The #2-seeded and #14-ranked Madison College will play the waiting game, as they don't play until Sunday night and won't know their opponent until World Series action is underway. The WolfPack will face either #7-seed Northeast Community College (NE) or #10-seed Monroe Community College (NY). Including their first game, Madison has a chance to face nine talented baseball teams during the 7-day, double elimination tournament. Of the nine possible opponents, only two of the schools are returning to the World Series from last year (Northern Oklahoma, Monroe), the 2018 World Series champion and runner-up are not among the tournament field, one school is making their first trip to the tournament (Northeast), and four of the teams are unranked. Below is each possible opponent listed by their tournament seed, and with their current ranking in the latest NJCAA Division II Poll, how they earned their respective berths to the national tournament, NJCAA Division II World Series history, school information, and key contributors on the team, among other things. Refer to this guide throughout the NJCAA Division II World Series for a quick scouting report of future opponents.
 
[Seed #1 | Rank: #6] Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS | 40-12 | Region XXIII
South District Champions. Defeated Itawamba Community College 21-13 & LSU-Eunice 11-2.
One prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearance, most recent in 2002.
Best World Series Finish: Team went 1-2 in 2002.
Athletic Director: Jeff Long
Head Coach: Michael Avalon
Assistant Coaches: Drew LaBounty, Anthony Izzio
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Mascot: Wildcats
College President: Adam Breerwood
Enrollment: 4,700
Year Established: 1909
Top Pitchers
Miles Smith (8-3, 3 complete games, 2.72 ERA in 82.2 innings, 90 strikeouts, 1 save)
Colin Danley (9-3, 1 complete game, 4.80 ERA in 65.2 innings, 57 strikeouts)
Shemar Page (7-1, 2 complete games, 2.88 ERA in 72 innings, 81 strikeouts)
Reid Reynolds (5-1, 1 complete game, 2.57 ERA in 42 innings, 29 strikeouts, 1 save)
Top Hitters
Austen Izzio (.345 batting average, 71 hits, 15 doubles, 4 triples, 9 home runs, 44 RBI, 57 runs, 10 stolen bases, .433 on base percentage, .587 slugging percentage)
Dexter Jordan (.297 batting average, 55 hits, 15 doubles, 1 triple, 18 home runs, 65 RBI, 49 runs, 7 stolen bases, .391 on base percentage, .681 slugging percentage)
Wiley Cleveland (.338 batting average, 66 hits, 19 doubles, 2 triples, 11 home runs, 52 RBI, 55 runs, 5 stolen bases, .430 on base percentage, .626 slugging percentage)
Matt Taylor (.340 batting average, 66 hits, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs, 46 RBI, 54 runs, 12 stolen bases, .438 on base percentage, .505 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #2 | Rank: #14] Madison College | Madison, WI | 40-9 | Region IV | North Central District Champions. Defeated McHenry County College 9-6 and Black Hawk College-Moline 9-0.
Eight prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2018.
Best Finish: Third Place in 2014.
They also went to five additional NJCAA Division III National Tournaments, claiming national titles in 1995, 1996, and 1997.
Athletic Director: Steve Hauser
Head Coach: Mike Davenport
Assistant Coaches: Trevor Burmeister, Parker Schrage, Nathan Kafka
Colors: Navy & Grey
Mascot: WolfPack
College President: Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III
Enrollment: 9,603
Year Established: 1911
Top Pitchers
Matt Hamilton (10-0, 2.03 ERA in 62 innings, .87 WHIP, .192 opponent batting average, 75 strikeouts)
Patrick Foldy (6-1, 1.31 ERA in 41.1 innings, .95 WHIP, .186 opponent batting average, 46 strikeouts)
Troy Hickey (5-1, 2.86 ERA in 44 innings, 1.48 WHIP, .191 opponent batting average, 47 strikeouts)
Eliot Turnquist (2-2, 1.27 ERA in 28.1 innings, .85 WHIP, .099 opponent batting average, 44 strikeouts, 9 saves)
Top Hitters
Nick Gile (.436 batting average, 65 hits, 21 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs, 51 RBI, 50 runs, 11 stolen bases, .526 on base percentage, .725 slugging percentage)
Nathan Aide (.368 batting average, 50 hits, 12 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 35 RBI, 31 runs, 15 stolen bases, .443 on base percentage, .544 slugging percentage)
Adam LaRock (.357 batting average, 46 hits, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs, 45 RBI, 44 runs, 14 stolen bases, .479 on base percentage, .581 slugging percentage)
Walker Jenkins (.345 batting average, 58 hits, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 28 RBI, 56 runs, 27 stolen bases, .438 on base percentage, .423 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed #3 | Rank: #11] Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | 40-21 | Region I | Southwest District Champions. Defeated GateWay Community College 3-0, lost 7-20, & won 8-7.
Eight prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2014.
Best World Series Finish: First Place in 2014, 1972, 1971, 1970.
Athletic Director: Jon Mulhern
Head Coach: Tony Cirelli
Assistant Coaches: Doug Rose, Rocco Cirelli, Tom Novak
Colors: Red, White, & Light Blue
Mascot: Thunderbirds
College President: Dr. Richard Haney
Enrollment: 23,000
Year Established: 1964
Top Pitchers
Carter Robinson (8-3, 6 complete games, 1.41 ERA in 96 minutes, 109 strikeouts, 1 save)
Jake Denham (7-3, 1 complete game, 2.32 ERA in 73.2 innings, 76 strikeouts)
Cameron Doherty (5-7, 2 complete games, 3.73 ERA in 82 innings, 66 strikeouts)
Nolan Ruff (6-1, 6.03 ERA in 34.1 innings, 35 strikeouts, 3 saves)
Top Hitters
Luke Patty (.358 batting average, 76 hits, 14 doubles, 3 triples, 3 home runs, 45 RBI, 43 runs, 6 stolen bases, .400 on base percentage, .495 slugging percentage)
Connor Denning (.302 batting average, 60 hits, 11 doubles, 8 triples, 6 home runs, 40 RBI, 50 runs, 15 stolen bases, .424 on base percentage, .528 slugging percentage)
Paul Steffenesen (.327 batting average, 52 hits, 16 doubles, 2 triples, 4 home runs, 31 RBI, 31 runs, 6 stolen bases, .389 on base percentage, .528 slugging percentage)
Taylor Darden (.326 batting average, 56 hits, 8 doubles, 2 triples, 26 RBI, 42 runs, 6 stolen bases, .430 on base percentage, .395 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #4 | Rank: #12] Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, MI | 39-13 | Region XXII | North District Champions. Defeated Cuyahoga Community (OH) 13-3 & 7-3.
Six prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2015.
Best World Series Finish: Second Place in 1999 & 2007.
Athletic Director: Tom Shaw
Head Coach: Eric Laskovy
Assistant Coach: Jim Miller
Colors: Blue & White
Mascot: Bruins
College President: Mark O'Connell
Enrollment: 3,458
Year Established: 1956
Top Pitchers
Derrick Edington (9-2, 2.24 ERA in 56.1 innings, 61 strikeouts)
Jacob Falzone (7-1, 2.80 ERA in 35.1 innings, 54 strikeouts, 3 saves)
Connor Brawley (6-2, 2.37 ERA in 49.1 innings, 1 save)
Top Hitters
Spencer Nelson (.393 batting average, 72 hits, 15 doubles, 5 triples, 4 home runs, 50 RBI, 58 runs, 18 stolen bases, .486 on base percentage, .596 slugging percentage)
Adam Henderson (.480 batting average, 61 hits, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 9 home runs, 57 RBI, 60 runs, .566 on base percentage, .843 slugging percentage)
Brandon Haynes (.385 batting average, 55 hits, 13 doubles, 2 triples, 1 homerun, 35 RBI, 44 runs, 15 stolen bases, .479 slugging percentage, .524 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed #5 | Rank: #13] Northern Oklahoma College-Enid | Enid, OK | 38-17 | Region II | Plains District Champions. Defeated Redlands Community College 12-11 & 13-3.
Three prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2018.
Best World Series Finish: Third Place in 2018 & 2002.
Athletic Director: Jeremy Hise
Head Coach: Raydon Leaton
Assistant Coaches: Scott Mansfield, Nolan Fanning
Colors: Red & Black
Mascot: Jets
College President: Cheryl Evans
Enrollment: 1,200
Year Established: 2000
Top Pitchers
Braxton Douthit (11-1, 3.92 ERA in 87.1 innings, 81 strikeouts)
Cooper Harris (7-3, 3.48 ERA in 64.2 innings, 70 strikeouts, 1 save)
Jarrett Sweeney (7-2, 7.15 ERA in 56.2 innings, 54 strikeouts, 1 save)
Top Hitters
Clayton Peterson (.449 batting average, 101 hits, 15 doubles, 6 triples, 13 home runs, 54 RBI, 94 runs, 27 stolen bases, .529 on base percentage, .742 slugging percentage)
Griffin Keller (.406 batting average, 89 hits, 16 doubles, 3 triples, 13 home runs, 73 RBI, 73 runs, 7 stolen bases, .505 on base percentage, .685 slugging percentage)
EJ Taylor (.376 batting average, 74 hits, 12 doubles, 15 home runs, 74 RBI, 72 runs, 10 stolen bases, .512 on base percentage, .665 slugging percentage)
DJ Calvert (.356 batting average, 79 hits, 14 doubles, 3 triples, 11 home runs, 57 RBI, 50 runs, 15 stolen bases, .378 on base percentage, .595 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #6 | Rank: NR] Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | 37-16 | Region XXIV | Midwest District Champions. Defeated Illinois Central College 10-3 and Parkland College 9-5.
Six prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2015.
Best World Series Finish: First Place in 1994 & 2000.
Athletic Director: Ron Riggle, Jr.
Head Coach: Ron Riggle, Jr.
Assistant Coaches: Dan McGee, Zeke Rowe, Steve Torricelli, Conor White
Colors: Royal Blue & Red
Mascot: Loggers
College President: Charlotte Warren
Enrollment: 3,620
Year Established: 1968
Top Pitchers
Spencer Walker (8-0, 1.14 ERA in 71 innings, 59 strikeouts)
TJ Painter (8-2, 3.50 ERA in 46.1 innings, 43 strikeouts)
Beau Atkins (1-1, 2.50 ERA in 17.2 innings, 5 saves)
Top Hitters
Jared Viele (.374 batting average, 46 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 18 RBI, 25 runs, 5 stolen bases, .469 on base percentage, .431 slugging percentage)
Cole Greer (.348 batting average, 55 hits, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 18 RBI, 43 runs, 19 stolen bases, .435 on base percentage, .424 slugging percentage)
Talon File (.315 batting average, 53 hits, 14 doubles, 3 triples, 10 home runs, 50 RBI, 46 runs, 5 stolen bases, .415 on base percentage, .613 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #7 | Rank: RV] Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | 34-18 | Region XI North Plains District Champions. Defeated Miles Community College (MT) 11-4 & 8-4.
No prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances.
Athletic Director: Kurt Kohler
Head Coach: Marcus Clapp
Assistant Coaches: Brad Jarreau, Bladen Bales, Landon Briscoe
Colors: Black & Red
Mascot: Hawks
College President: Michael Chipps
Enrollment: 3,203
Year Established: 1973
Top Pitchers
Cam Taylor (9-2, 1 complete game, 3.96 ERA in 75 innings 83 strikeouts)
Andrew Shaw (9-3, 1 complete game, 3.69 ERA in 61 innings, 65 strikeouts)
Alex Potter (2-1, .45 ERA in 40.1 innings, 11 saves)
Top Hitters
Drew Smith (.438 batting average, 74 hits, 18 doubles, 3 triples, 15 home runs, 55 RBI, 52 runs, 15 stolen bases, .515 on base percentage, .846 slugging percentage)
Christian Dumont (.335 batting average, 61 hits, 14 doubles, 1 triple, 6 home runs, 32 RBI, 64 runs, 16 stolen bases, .435 on base percentage, .522 slugging percentage)
Jayden Sinju (.319 batting average, 46 hits, 11 doubles, 8 home runs, 46 RBI, 27 runs, 13 stolen bases, .441 on base percentage, .562 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed #8 | Rank: NR] Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey, FL | 31-23 | Region VIII | Southeast District Champions. Defeated Brunswick Community College 5-2 & 6-2.
One prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearance, most recent in 2014.
Best World Series Finish: Fourth Place in 2014.
Athletic Director: Steve Winterling
Head Coach: Lyndon Coleman
Assistant Coach: Christopher Holke
Colors: Black & Gold
Mascot: Bobcats
College President: Timothy Beard
Enrollment: 4,461
Year Established: 1972
Top Pitchers
Kyle Khachadourian (6-2, 2 complete games, 2.10 ERA in 85.2 innings, 82 strikeouts)
Sean Osceola (8-6, 1 complete game, 3.13 ERA in 92 innings, 85 strikeouts)
Andrew Karch (6-2, 3.43 ERA in 39.1 innings, 43 strikeouts)
Ryan Ayrey (4-2, 4.61 ERA in 41 innings, 42 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Brayden Lyman (.302 batting average, 61 hits, 20 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 42 RBI, 49 runs, 26 stolen bases, .425 on base percentage, .485 slugging percentage)
Ryan Ayrey (.309 batting average, 58 hits, 6 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, 35 RBI, 39 runs, 11 stolen bases, .397 on base percentage, .399 slugging percentage)
Jermaine White (.258 batting average, 51 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 22 RBI, 51 runs, 37 stolen bases, .362 on base percentage, .303 slugging percentage)
Michael Haydak (.290 batting average, 53 hits, 11 doubles, 2 triples, 42 RBI, 42 runs, 33 stolen bases, .386 on base percentage, .372 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #9 | Rank: NR] Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | 32-15 | Region XIX Northeast District Champions. Defeated Frederick Community 7-0, lost 5-19, and won 14-8.
Two prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2013.
Best World Series Finish: Team went 1-2 in 2012.
Athletic Director: Joya Whittington
Head Coach: Mike McCarry
Assistant Coaches: Joe Tomachick, Jerry Davis, Vince Rebar
Colors: Navy Blue, Gray, & White
Mascot: Falcons
College President: Mark Volk
Enrollment: 1,437
Year Established: 1894
Top Pitchers
Nathan McLain (7-2, 4 complete games, 4.50 ERA in 50 innings, 57 strikeouts)
Dominic Verrastro (6-0, 2.57 ERA in 35 innings, 31 strikeouts)
Grant Powell (4-2 1 complete game, 3.51 ERA in 48.2 innings, 59 strikeouts, 1 save)
Top Hitters
Jerry Reinhart (.387 batting average, 55 hits, 16 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs, 28 RBI, 46 runs, 31 stolen bases, .476 on base percentage, .592 slugging percentage)
Thylar Summarell (.341 batting average, 58 hits, 13 doubles, 1 triple, 13 home runs, 60 RBI, 41 runs, 1 stolen base, .399 on base percentage, .659 slugging percentage)
Ryan Cole (.357 batting average, 65 hit, 14 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 37 RBI, 47 runs, 7 stolen bases, .419 on base percentage, .527 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #10 | Rank: NR] Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | 29-19 | Region III | East District Champions.  Defeated Ulster County Community College 20-11 & 6-0.
Five prior NJCAA Division II World Series appearances, most recent in 2018. Monroe also made four World Series appearances between 1976 & 1989 when the tournament wasn't broken down by divisions.
Best World Series Finish: Third Place in 2008.
Athletic Director: Aaron Bouyea
Head Coach: David Brust
Assistant Coach: Cory Brownsten
Colors: Black & Gold
Mascot: Tribunes
College President: Anne Kress
Enrollment: 12,500
Year Established: 1961
Top Pitchers
Matt Petrossi (5-3, 3.28 ERA in 57.2 innings, 50 strikeouts)
Liam Devine (4-1, 6.50 ERA in 36 innings, 48 strikeouts, 3 saves)
Top Hitters
Trey Brown (.367 batting average, 51 hits, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 1 homerun, 39 RBI, 43 runs, 23 stolen bases, .486 on base percentage, .468 slugging percentage)
Sean Flannery (.364 batting average, 55 hits, 5 doubles, 4 triples, 1 homerun, 30 RBI, 39 runs, 24 stolen bases, .422 on base percentage, .470 slugging percentage)
Cas Sobaszek (.359 batting average, 56 hits, 11 doubles, 6 triples, 30 RBI, 56 runs, 25 stolen bases, .466 on base percentage, .506 slugging percentage)
Phil Ferranti (.331 batting average, 55 hits, 20 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 43 RBI, 46 runs, 6 stolen bases, .408 on base percentage, .524 slugging percentage)
 
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