Grand Junction Hosts NJCAA World Series: Local Teams Battle for Top Honors

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The NJCAA World Series is scheduled to start in Grand Junction, featuring Division I games with top junior college baseball teams from across the country. The series kicks off at 11 a.m. EST tomorrow. Teams have earned their spots after winning tough district championships. In one of the key initial games, the No. 4 seed Georgia Highlands will play against the No. 7 seed McLennan, promising a week of high-quality collegiate baseball.

Johnson County, holding a record of 56-10, has secured the No. 1 seed. The Cavaliers, with players like C/1B Dagen Brewer and OF Ryker Edwards, bounced back from a postseason loss to Hutchinson by winning 14-6 the next day. They will start their World Series against Shelton State on Saturday.

Northwest Florida State, the No. 2 seed, is another team to watch. With players like RHP Colin Linder and SS Kendrey Maduro, the Raiders won the South Atlantic District title. They will face Southern Nevada, which has performed strongly since April. This game is expected to be a highlight of the first round, featuring strong pitching and tactical play.

Iowa Western, the No. 3 seed, has displayed great resilience this season. After a loss in the Midwest District, the Reivers, led by RHP Luke Broderick and INF AJ Singer, won several games to qualify for Grand Junction. They will play against Florence-Darlington Tech in another notable early game.