Feather River College Golden Eagles Triumph in GVC: Local Heroes Earn Top Honors

The Feather River College Golden Eagles excelled in the 2024 Golden Valley Conference (GVC), earning twelve all-conference spots and three coaching awards. They won the GVC championship, with the conference coaches recognizing their strong season performance.

Eric Valdez, the team's standout pitcher, was named Pitcher of the Year. Over 14 starts, he achieved a 5-3 record and a 3.08 ERA. Terry Baumgartner, head coach at Feather River, was co-awarded Coach of the Year alongside Anthony Ferro from Butte College. This award marks Baumgartner's 14th Coach of the Year honor in his 17 years with the team. Jason Gay, another coach at Feather River, received the Assistant Coach of the Year award.

The team also saw significant individual player achievements. Five Golden Eagles were selected for the First Team and another five for the Second Team, with two receiving honorable mentions. Notable among the First Team was Tyler Stolfich, a pitcher with a 3.70 ERA, and Zane Denton, a catcher who achieved a .383 batting average. The Second Team featured Kyle Giovannoni, a pitcher with a 6-2 record and a 2.71 ERA, and Reed Alexander, a first baseman who had 37 RBIs.

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