April 16, 2008
USA South Announces Baseball Awards
Sophomore Seth Kivett named First Team All-Conference

FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The USA South Athletic Conference announced its All-Conference awards for baseball on Wednesday. A total of 43 student-athletes have been recognized with Methodist sophomore Seth Kivett headlining the Monarchs' selections receiving First Team honors.

Originally from Bear Creek, N.C., Kivett is batting .362 so far this season starting every game at third base for the Monarchs. Kivett leads the team in hits (50), runs (37), home runs (12) and RBI (40). Senior shortstop Scott Russell, senior outfielder Michael Carter and senior pitcher Chris Toth were named Second Team selections for their efforts this season. Junior utility player Kenly Locklear is an Honorable Mention selection.

The USA South has also recognized an All-Sportsmanship Team including a member from each conference school who has demonstrated integrity and honor during the season. Senior Scott Russell has been chosen to represent Methodist.

The 2008 USA South All-Conference Baseball Teams follow:

Player of the Year
Trae Bailey - Chris. Newport

Pitcher of the Year
Kenny Moreland - Chris. Newport

Rookie of the Year
Greg Van Sickler - Shenandoah

Rookie Pitcher of the Year
J.R. Pike - Greensboro

Coach of the Year
John Harvell - Chris. Newport

First Team
1B - Dan Poindexter - Greensboro
2B - Alex Owen - Chris. Newport
3B - Seth Kivett - Methodist
SS - Trae Bailey - Chris. Newport
C - Nick Baker - Ferrum
DH - Ryan McDougal - Chris. Newport
Util - Greg Van Sickler - Shenandoah
OF - Matt Smith - N.C. Wesleyan
OF - Chris Pecora - N.C. Wesleyan
OF - Eric Cole - Chris. Newport
P - Kenny Moreland - Chris. Newport
P - Ben Moore - N.C. Wesleyan
RP - Torrey Poholsky - Greensboro

Second Team
1B - Chris Despins - Chris. Newport
2B - Travis Beausoleil - N.C. Wesleyan
3B - Eric Harrell - Ferrum
SS - Scott Russell - Methodist
C - Ted Williams - N.C. Wesleyan
Util - Justin Batts - N.C. Wesleyan
OF - Adam Higgins - Averett
OF - Tyler O’Neill - Greensboro
OF - Michael Carter - Methodist
P - Chris Toth - Methodist
P - Kit Mock - Greensboro
RP - Jonathan Shearon - N.C. Wesleyan

Honorable Mention
1B - Ken Kellum - Averett
2B - Eric Sibrizzi - Averett
3B - Parker Neal - Chris. Newport
SS - Josh Simons - Shenandoah
C - Jeff Guerrie - Greensboro
Util - Kenly Locklear - Methodist
OF - Scott Lambert - Shenandoah
OF - Daniel Moore - N.C. Wesleyan
OF - Mike Giarrizzi - Chris. Newport
P - Ben Hildreth - Averett
P - Jordan Dorsett - Greensboro
P - Taylor DuFrene - Shenandoah
RP - Josh Simons - Shenandoah

All-Sportsmanship Team
Justin Brown - Averett
Parker Neal - Chris. Newport
Dustin Howell - Ferrum
Alex Guerra - Greensboro
Scott Russell - Methodist
Daniel Moore - N.C. Wesleyan
Jesse Henry - Shenandoah