Hawks’ Schissel named NCBWA Division II Coach of the Year, Napleton first-team All-American

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 6, 2023
Quincy University baseball coach Matt Schissel, left, has been named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division II Coach of the Year. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Capping a record-setting season with a first-in-school-history honor is quite special. Quincy University baseball coach Matt Schissel earned that. Hawks catcher Luke Napleton earned his All-American honor, too. Schissel, the second-year skipper who led the Hawks to a 47-11 record while winning both the Great Lakes Valley Conference regular-season and tournament championships, was…

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QU’s Walker, Napleton pick up NCBWA NCAA Division II preseason All-American honors

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 2, 2023
Quincy University senior right-hander Spencer Walker is an NCBWA Division II preseason first-team All-American as he is coming off a 10-1 season as a junior. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — A pair of Quincy University baseball players have been named preseason All-Americans a week ahead of the Hawks’ season opener. The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released its NCAA Division II preseason All-American teams Thursday with Quincy starting pitcher Spencer Walker earning first-team plaudits and junior catcher Luke Napleton garnering a second-team nod.…

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