Hawkeyes trail early in game one vs. East; to resume on Monday

May 21, 2010

HAMILTON, Mich. – Zeeland East  scored three runs in the first inning before the skies opened up and the game was suspended.  It will be continued on Monday at 4:15  p.m.  Please check back Monday night for a recap of the doubleheader.

Hawkeyes clinch share of league title with 10-0 win over Zeeland West

May 18, 2010

HAMILTON, Mich. – The Hamilton baseball team clinched a share of the OK-Green conference title with a 10-0 win over Zeeland West. Hamilton (20-2, 11-0) will close out scheduled OK-Green play this Friday when they take on Zeeland East in a doubleheader. The Hawkeyes, led by the shutout pitching of Nathaniel White, swept the regular season series from the Dux for the second straight season.

White (4-0) worked all five innings to get the win. He held West to four hits while striking out three and walking one.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes collected six hits in five innings but were aided by four West errors. Leading the way was senior Carter DeBoe. DeBoe, bound for Southern Nevada College this fall, was three for three with a triple, a double, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases and 2 RBI. Also adding hits were Adam Koning and Luke Stafford. Koning also scored twice while Stafford added an RBI. Senior shortstop Andrew DeGood collected two stolen bases and one RBI, as did Jason Henrickson.

The Hawkeyes will face the Chix of Zeeland East on Friday in a doubleheader.  First pitch is slated for 4 p.m. at Hawkeye Field.

Check back Friday night for a recap of the Zeeland East doubleheader.

Hawkeyes in the news, May 16, 2010

May 16, 2010

Another week saw the Hawkeyes take on conference rivals Byron Center and Unity Christian.  Also, the Hawkeyes remain ranked in the various press polls.  You can access the articles by clicking on the various links.

Hamilton baseball dumps Byron Center (Allegan County News)

Hamilton sweeps Byron Center (Holland Sentinel)

Hamilton defeats Rogers to stay unbeated in OK-Green play (Holland Sentinel)

Hamilton still atop OK Green baseball race after winning first game of doubleheader against Unity Christian (GR Press)

Hamilton defeats Unity Christian in first game; second game suspended in 12th inning (Holland Sentinel)

MHSBCA Rankings (as of 5/12/10)

Grand Rapids Press Baseball Rankings(as of 5/13/10)

West Michigan High School Baseball Rankings