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Game 1
Auburndale, FL. – Sophomore Garner Spoljaric (1-0) was given the opening start for the Hawks Florida spring trip against Lakeland Community College (Ohio). The sophomore was fantastic in his 5.0 innings of work striking out twelve with two walks and one earned run, setting himself up for the win. It was an eventful week for the Ontario native, as he committed to Stetson University later in the week.
The Hawks offense enjoyed some warmer weather putting up fifteen hits and fifteen runs on the way to a Hawks 15-9 win to open the trip.
The offensive attack was led by bench help to fill in for injuries, as redshirt freshman Tim Sullivan made the most of his opportunity going 4-for-5 with four RBI's, two doubles, and three runs scored.
Local products Miles Simington (2-for-4, 2B) and Billy Mote (3-for-6, 2 2B) had their way at the plate as well.

Games 2 & 3
Kissimmee, FL. – The Hawks offense stayed hot on day two of the trip as they collected two wins against Genesee Community College (New York) and Southeastern Community College (Iowa).
Uncommitted sophomore Andrew Zapka (1-0) picked up his first win of the season in a 5.0 inning complete game over Genesee Community College. The sophomore struck out nine and walked only one as the Hawks went on to win 13-0.
Local talent stepped up again for the offense. Miles Simington had two homeruns and five RBI's, and Billy Mote added two doubles and a homerun along with his five RBI's. Central Catholic graduate Matt Barnes added two doubles and two RBI's.
Sam Olson (2-for-3), Tyler McHolland (2-for-2, 2 R) and Michael Bieterman (2-for-2) all chipped in two hits apiece.
Tulane commit Clifton Slagel (1-0) picked up his first win in a 6-2 final over Southeastern Community College. Slagel threw 6.1 innings striking out six while giving up two runs (one earned) before handing it over to sophomore Johnathan Burkhart. Burkhart closed the final two outs with no trouble.
Freshman Jake Zylman provided the offense for the Hawks collecting five RBI's. His first collegiate hit was a three-run homerun to right center field.

Games 4 & 5
Auburndale, FL. – Day three was a double header against Dakota County Tech College (Minnesota). The Hawks split the series, winning 9-1 and dropping the second game 2-1.
Redshirt freshman and University High School graduate Jake Armstrong (1-0) recorded his first win as a Hawk. Armstrong was solid in 5.0 innings, striking out seven and did not allow a run on three hits. Johnathan Burkhart finished the final 2.0 innings of work giving up one run on two hits with four strikeouts.
Billy Mote led the offense going 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Tyler McHolland, Sam Olson, Matt Barnes, and Miles Simington all added a hit as the Hawks took advantage of some defensive mistakes to score nine runs on six hits.
Game two was a pitching duel as the Hawks offense was finally held in check. Freshman Luke Patzner had his first collegiate start, and looked comfortable on the mound. The freshman went 5.0 innings, striking out eight, and only giving up one run on four hits.
Freshman Chris Miller (0-1) took the tough loss, but had a quality outing. Miller worked 2.2 innings, striking out five with one walk, one hit, and one run.

Games 6 & 7
Auburndale, FL. – The Hawks swept a double header on day four of the trip over Jackson College (Michigan) with final scores of 7-4 and 9-7.
Central Catholic graduate Jack Gilmore (0-0) had his first collegiate start, putting in 4.0 innings of work. The freshman got around some errors defensively to only allow four runs (two earned) on three hits. Gilmore kept Jackson College in check to set up a late comeback for the Hawks.
Trailing 4-3 entering the final at-bat for the Hawks, Freshman Jake Marti led off the inning with a single to left center. Sam Olson's sacrifice bunt moved the speedy Marti into scoring position for Billy Mote. Mote's two-out single through the right side knotted the game at 4-4.
Miles Simington continued his hot week with the bat with a RBI double to left to make the contest 5-4 in favor of the Hawks. An error would allow two more runs to score in the top of the seventh bringing the score to 7-4 Hawks.
Freshman Tyler Willman (1-0) closed the game down in the bottom half. Willman was fantastic in his debut picking up the win in 3.0 innings, recording five strikeouts.
Game 8
Orlando, FL – The Hawks would pick up their seventh win of the trip over Mott Community College (Michigan) on the final day with a final of 18-12.
Shane Gorman (1-0) worked out of a first inning jam before settling in to collect his first collegiate win. Gorman threw 5.0 innings, striking out four, while giving up one run on three hits.
Jake Zylman was back at it again with two homeruns, a double, and three RBI's on the day.
Jake Marti (2-for-4, 3 SB), Josh Stivers (2-for-3, 2B), Sam Olson (2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI), Peyton Dillingham (2-for-4), and Miles Simington (1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI) all had productive days for the Hawks offensive attack.

The Hawks finished the trip with a 7-1 record and improved to 8-2 on the season.

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