Wenger, Shaulis And Pickering Earn WVIAC Honors

Josh Wenger, Drew Shaulis and Chase Pickering have garnered WVIAC honors, as announced by the league office Monday.

Wenger earned the Player of the Week honor after going nine-for-20 with seven RBI for the week. He helped Concord post a 4-1 record. Wenger belted out a double, triple and home run on the week while scoring five runs.

Pitt Johnstown’s Shaulis was one of two that earned Co-Pitcher of the Week honors. He tossed a complete-game shutout in the 9-0 win over Shepherd. In the win, he scattered four hits while striking out two and walking just one.

Pickering helped WV State sweep Kanawha County rival Charleston with his fine performance on the mound. He also tossed a complete game. Pickering allowed just one hit and did not walk any while striking out six in the 4-0 win.

Other top performers: Chris Norquay (Bluefield State), Nick Barbera (Pitt Johnstown), Jared Littler (Seton Hill), Nathan Minnich (Shepherd), Trent Chapman (West Liberty), Bo Darby (WV State), Rob Hawkins (WV State)

Other top pitching performers: Cody Pruett (Bluefield State), Brandon Proctor (Concord), Bob Carbaugh (Seton Hill), Mike Reef (West Liberty)

Past Players of the Week:
5/2 – Josh Wenger (CU)
4/25 – Nick Sydnor (CU)
4/18 – Evan Gazza (D&E)
4/11 – Brendan Costantino (SHU)
4/4 – Trent Chapman (WL)
3/28 – Tom Deangelis (SHU)
3/21 – Mike Leviseur (SHU)
3/14 – Rob Hawkins (WV State)
3/7 – Nathan Minnich (UPJ)
3/1 – Keith Morrisroe (CU)
2/22 – John Saavedra (OVU)

Past Pitchers of the Week:
5/2 – Drew Shaulis (UPJ)/Chase Pickering (WVSU)
4/25 – Alex Naggy (UPJ)/Jeff Welsh (SHU)
4/18 – Zach McElroy (D&E)/Ryan Fenwick (FSU)
411 – Justin Byrd (SU)
4/4 – Rick Raraigh (SHU)/Cy Mozingo (WVWC)
3/28 – Tyler Kincaid (FSU)
3/21 – Jeffrey Conley (A-B)/Kevin Holdsworth (WVWC)
3/14 – Drew Shaulis (UPJ)
3/7 – Drew Shaulis (SU)
3/1 – Cody Pruett (BSC)
2/22 – James Valentin (OVU)





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