CALVIN KNIGHT SPORTS REPORT FOR MAY 16, 2017
SOFTBALL
For the second consecutive year, Calvin College sophomore Anna Gernant has received all-region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Gernant has been named to the NFCA All-Central Region third team. Gernant was named to the NFCA All-Central Region third team in 2016 as well.
A graduate of Valley High School, Gernant recently completed a standout season on the diamond, splitting time between the pitcher's circle, outfield, infield and designated player positions.
As a pitcher this spring, Gernant broke a Calvin single-season record for strikeouts with 241 strikeouts in 145 innings of work. She is currently ranked fourth nationally in total strikeouts and third in strikeouts per seven innings (11.6).
In the circle, Gernant finished the 2017 season with a won-loss record of 15-8 and an earned run average of 1.58. She tossed five shutouts and tallied no-hitters against Edgewood College and Albion College and one-hitters against Kalamazoo College and Cornerstone University.
Her no-hit performance against Edgewood came in the Finlandia Dome Classic. She was later named the Finlandia Dome Classic Most Valuable Player and later earned MIAA Pitcher of the Week accolades In the win over Edgewood and also in a follow-up win over Lakeland College the following afternoon she amassed 18 strikeouts, setting a new Calvin single-game strikeout record.
During the final week of the NCAA III regular season, she was named the NFCA Division III National Pitcher of the Week. She was recently named to the All-MIAA first team.
At the plate, Gernant batted .306 with 19 RBI and 14 runs scored. She had 10 doubles and two home runs.
"There is a wealth of very talented players in our region and it is a nice honor for Anna to be recognized as an all-region player for a second straight year," said Calvin softball coach Becky Hilgert. "She worked hard this year with her efficiency in the circle and embraced taking on a larger role offensively for our team. She broke school records this season and I know she will be even stronger for our team next season."
Calvin finished the 2017 season with an overall record of 20-20, marking the third time in four years that the Knights have hit the 20-win plateau.
MEN'S GOLF
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. - John Van Noord competed in the first day of the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships on Tuesday.
Van Noord, a junior from Troy, Michigan, shot eight over par on Tuesday.
After starting the day with a rough first hole, Van Noord rebounded with a strong outing.
Van Noord recorded three birdies on the day.
He currently is tied for 123rd place with 80 strokes.
Addison Lambeth of Huntingdon is the leader after the first day at 69 strokes. Huntingdon leads with 293 strokes overall.
"I was really proud of John today," said Calvin men's golf coach Brian Bolt. "His round started in the worst possible way, taking an unfortunate 10 on his first hole. After that, he knew that he had likely lost any chance of posting a competitive score. Though down, John did not give up. He fought through a long day on the coure and turned in a commendable score given the circumstances. Even in tough times, John is great young man to coach."
Second day action continues on Wednesday morning.
MORE MEN'S GOLF
Calvin juniors John Van Noord and Ben VanScoyk have been named to the Golf Coaches of America Ping Division III Great Lakes All-Region team.
Van Noord and VanScoyk are part of 15 individuals selected to the Great Lakes All-Region honor list. VanScoyk is receiving Great Lakes All-Region honors for the third straight year while Van Noord is being so honored for the second straight season.
A native of Troy and a graduate of Oakland Christian High School, Van Noord is competing at the NCAA III Men's Golf Championships this week. During the 2016-17 academic year, he has averaged 73.83 strokes-per-round.
A first team All-MIAA selection this fall, Van Noord carded a four-under par round of 67 at the second MIAA Spring Qualifier last month at at the Wuskowhan Player's Club. He followed with a one-under par round of 70 the following morning on the final day of the 54-hole tournament.
A native of Grand Rapids and a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School, VanScoyk averaged 73.06 strokes-per-round this year. Like Van Noord, he was particularly strong at the MIAA Spring Qualifier April 28 and 29, posting a three-under par round of 68 on April 28 and a two-under par round of 69 on April 29.
VanScoyk was also named to the All-MIAA first team this fall.
"It is a great accomplishment for Ben and John to be recognized among other top performers in the country," said Calvin men's golf coach Brian Bolt. "They continue to develop as golfers, and we are very happy they will lead us again as seniors next year."
Received on Tue May 16 23:11:23 2017
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.1.8 : Tue May 16 2017 - 23:11:23 EDT