Storm Chasers to Honor Reigning JUCO Champion Iowa Western
Published on June 4, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
PAPILLION, Neb. - The Omaha Storm Chasers plan to honor the 2012 Alpine Bank Junior College World Series Champion Iowa Western Community College Reivers on Monday night. The championship is the Reivers' second JUCO title victory in three years, having previously won it all in 2010. Head Coach Marc Rardin will throw out a first pitch and appear on this evening's radio broadcast with the Storm Chasers' broadcast team of Mark Nasser and Brett Pollock.
"These young men have accomplished something that their families, friends and community will remember for a long time," said President and General Manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Martie Cordaro. "We are excited to honor the Reivers for their outstanding achievements."
The 2012 Reivers' list of accomplishments is lengthy and includes setting a school record for most wins in a season with a record of 62-6, leading the nation in hitting with a .412 team batting average, sitting atop the polls as the unanimous number one team in the nation for two months and posting win streaks of 17 and 27 games.
Also, in addition to the ceremony, IWCC students and faculty will receive $2.00 off their ticket by showing their IWCC ID card at the Werner Park Ticket Office.
For information on how to purchase tickets to attend Monday's ceremony or to see your Omaha Storm Chasers defend their 2011 Pacific Coast League Championship, call the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100 or visit www.omahastormchasers.com.
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