Friday, February 10, 2012

Illinois Baseball Players Named to the 2012 NCBWA Division II Preseason All-Region Team

Two baseball players at Illinois schools have been named to the NCBWA Division II preseason All-Region Team in the Midwest Region.


Senior outfielder Mike Bolling from Lewis University was named to the First Team of the Midwest Region.  Mike is a transfer from Triton College, attended Guerin Prep HS and lives in Chicago Illinois.  Bolling led the conference in stolen bases last season with 31.


Senior closer Brian Thompson from Quincy University was named to the NCBWA Second Team of the Midwest Region.  Brian went to Monmouth-Roseville HS and lives in Monmouth Illinois.  Thompson led the nation in saves last season with 16.