2022 BASEBALL
Dear Knight Nation,
On behalf of Central Penn College and our student-athletes, I want to extend a big “thank you” for all of the support and dedication you have shown to our programs.
Athletics at Central Penn are geared to complement our academic programs, and we believe that they are a vital part of the educational process and student experience.
My goal as Athletic Director is to engage students in a positive, life-changing experience through athletics. The everyday challenges in competition can bring out one’s true character and exemplify the importance of leadership and teamwork. This is something we desire to instill in our athletes, as it helps benefit their educational endeavors and enables them to achieve greater success in their future careers.
Our student-athletes truly embrace what it means to be a Central Penn Knight! I couldn’t be prouder of our athletes and their ability to balance classes, work, personal obligations and athletic responsibilities to represent our institution. If you think you have what it takes to become a Knight, please complete the recruiting form at centralpennknights.com or email my office at Athletics@centralpenn.edu.
I look forward to seeing the support of our sports teams at Central Penn continue to grow. I encourage you to get out and cheer on our student-athletes. They represent the best of our community and what it truly means to be a part of the Central Penn College family!
As always, Go Knights!
Kasey Hicks
Athletic Director
Central Penn College
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Head Coach Robert Stern
Head Coach Robert Stern is entering his fifth year at Central Penn College. In his inaugural season in 2018, Stern led the team to a 16–13 record. During his second season, the Knights battled to an 8–14 record. At the beginning of the 2019-2020 season, the Knights jumped out to a 7–1 start (best in the school’s history), before the season ended prematurely due to the COVID–19 pandemic. Stern believes the team was on the verge of its first 20-win season.
Over his four-year tenure—which includes two COVID-curtailed seasons—the Knights have achieved a record of 37–40.
A Harrisburg High School graduate, Stern coached at his alma mater for 14 years, 1998–2012. He served as the head junior varsity coach and also the assistant varsity coach during that time. In addition, he has coached Legion baseball in the Harrisburg area for seven years. He has also been involved in numerous leagues and other organizations since 1988. He is the founder of Mutts Baseball, a high school travel team that has been playing in summer and fall tournaments since 2011.
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ROSTER
#00 Zach Haefner
POS: C/P/OF
Major: Computer Information Systems
Hometown: Williamsport, Pa.
High School: Loyalsock Township HS
#02 Kevon Davis
POS: 3B/2B
Major: Communications
Hometown: Aberdeen, Md.
High School: Aberdeen HS
#04 Ethan Murray
POS: OF/C
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Hanover, Pa.
High School: Southwestern HS
#07 Jordan Anderson
POS: OF
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Carlisle, Pa.
High School: Carlisle HS
#08 Dom Humes
POS: 1B/3B
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
High School: Columbia HS
#09 Nick Fulton
POS: P/2B
Major: Information Technology
Hometown: Elliotsburg, Pa.
High School: West Perry Senior HS
#10 Colby Edwards
POS: OF/P
Major: Information Technology
Hometown: Reading, Pa.
High School: Reading HS
#11 Luis Pinales
POS: 1B/P
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Lebanon, Pa.
High School: Lebanon HS
#12 Owen Zell
POS: 2B
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Lebanon, Pa.
High School: Lebanon HS #13 Colten Zerby
POS: SS/3B
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Halifax, Pa.
High School: Upper Dauphin Area HS #14 Zach Boyer
POS: SS/3B
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Enola, Pa.
High School: East Pennsboro HS
#15 Zaheim Lewis
POS:1B/OF
Major: Computer Information Systems
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.
High School: Steelton-Highspire HS
#16 Blake Myers
POS: OF/C
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Atco, N.J.
High School: Paul VI Regional HS
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#19 Dasirr Hayes
POS: 2B
Major: Information Technology
Hometown: Briston, Pa.
High School: Bensalem HS
#20 Dalton Koller
POS: RHP/OF
Major: Corporate Communications
Hometown: Alglen, Pa.
High School: Octara Area HS
#23 Steven Armstrong
POS: C/1B
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.
High School: Central Dauphin East HS
#24 Alex Lilja
POS: RHP/3B/OF
Major: Business Marketing
Hometown: Dillsburg, Pa.
High School: Northern York HS #25 Matthew Ricard
POS: SS/P
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.
High School: Central Dauphin HS
#26 Colby Criswell
POS: RHP/OF
Major: Computer Information Systems
Hometown: Auburn, Pa.
High School: Blue Mountain HS
#27 Ryan Stevens
POS: P/OF
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Millville, Pa.
High School: Millville HS
#29 Enmanual Vidal
POS: 3B/RHP
Major: Information Technology
Hometown: Lebanon, Pa.
High School: Lebanon HS
#30 Jefrandy Montero
POS: UTL
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Lebanon, Pa.
High School: Lebanon HS
#33 Adam Hoover
POS: OF/P
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Linglestown, Pa.
High School: Central Dauphin East HS
#34 Justin Miller
POS: LHP/1B
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.
High School: Central Dauphin HS
#37 Shais Roman
POS: OF/RHP
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Philadephia, Pa.
High School: Reborn Christian Academy
#57 Bryan Rodriguez
POS: UTL
Major: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Hometown: Philadephia, Pa.
High School: Esperanza Academy HS
#58 Hunter Finkey
POS: C/1B
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Carlisle, Pa.
High School: Boiling Springs HS
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Penn College’s Home
For the 2022 season, Central Penn Knights Baseball Team will split its home games at FNB Field in Harrisburg and In The Net Sports Complex in Palmyra. FNB
FNB Field is the home of the Harrisburg Senators, the AA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Situated on Harrisburg’s City Island, the stadium offers a beautiful view of the city skyline and the Susquehanna River. Opening in 1987, FNB Field has a capacity of more than 6,000. FNB Field 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101 In The Net Sports Complex In The Net Sports Complex is an indoor and outdoor sports complex for teams, tournaments and specialized sports training. The complex includes three baseball fields. In The Net has served as Central Penn’s home field since 2019. In The Net Sports Complex 798 Airport Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078 centralpennknights.com Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, CPC President and Kevin Kulp, Senators’ President
Harrisburg Senators and Central Penn College Announce Partnership
The Harrisburg Senators and Central Penn College (CPC) announced that FNB Field—home of the Harrisburg Senators—will become the home field for the Central Penn Knights for 10 games during their 2022 season.
“The Senators are an outstanding organization, committed to providing area fans a quality baseball experience for more than 30 years, and we are elated to be working with them,” said President Linda Fedrizzi-Williams. “This partnership marks a milestone for Central Penn College Athletics, our students, and the entire college.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Central Penn College in an effort to raise the profile of their baseball program and provide a place for their students to play ball,” said Kevin Kulp, president of the Harrisburg Senators. “They have been a great partner of ours for years and when this opportunity popped up, we jumped at the chance. We think this is a great win-win for both of us.”
Pipeline to the Majors
The Senators are the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. There are currently 18 former Senators on the Nationals 40-man roster. In addition, 288 major leaguers have played for the Senators since 1987, including Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero who donned a Senators uniform during the 1996 season.
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Central Penn College Knights Baseball Seasons Past 2021 6–12 2020 7–1* 2019 8–14 2018 15–13 2017 14–16 2016 9–14–1 2015 3–21 *COVID-shortened season.
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The college competes in the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA Division II) in the following sports: Men’s Women’s Soccer Soccer Basketball Basketball Baseball Volleyball Interested in playing for Central Penn? Contact Athletic Director Kasey Hicks at KaseyHicks@centralpenn.edu. Visit centralpennknights.com to learn more about Central Penn athletics.
MEN'S BASEBALL
OPPORTUNITY ON DECK K 2022
SCHEDULE DATE TIME AWAY HOME LOCATION Wednesday, March 2 1:00, 3:00 Penn State Mont Alto Central Penn In The Net Sports Complex Saturday, March 5 1:00, 3:00 Penn State Fayette Central Penn In The Net Sports Complex Tuesday, March 8 2:00, 4:00 Central Penn Williamson Trade Away Saturday, March 12 12:00 Central Penn Valley Forge Away Wednesday, March 16 1:00, 3:00 Penn State Hazelton Central Penn FNB Field Saturday, March 19 2:00, 4:00 Central Penn Penn State Fayette In The Net Sports Complex Wednesday, March 23 1:00, 3:00 Central Penn Penn State York FNB Field Saturday, March 26, 12:00, 3:00 Central Penn Bucks Community College Away Monday, March 28 1:00, 3:00 Penn State Mont Alto Central Penn FNB Field Thursday, March 31 3:00, 5:00 Christendom Central Penn FNB Field Tuesday, April 5 2:00, 4:00 Central Penn Penn State Hazelton Away Wednesday, April 6 3:30 Central Penn Clarks Summit Away Sunday, April 10 1:00, 3:00 Central Penn Penn State York Away Tuesday, April 12 2:00, 4:00 Central Penn Penn State Mont Alto Away Friday, April 15 2:00, 4:00 Bucks Community College Central Penn In The Net Sports Complex Tuesday, April 19 4:00, 6:30 Central Penn Penn State Brandywine Away Friday, April 22 4:00, 6:00 Williamson Trade Central Penn FNB Field Tuesday, April 26 2:00, 4:00 Penn State Mont Alto Central Penn In The Net Sports Complex Saturday, April 30 12:00, 2:00 Central Penn Christendom Away *Dates and times are subject to change. Check centralpennknights.com for the most up-to-date sports schedule. In The Net Sports Complex 798 Airport Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078 FNB Field 245 Championship Way (City Island), Harrisburg, PA 17101 DID YOU KNOW that fans, alumni, families and friends of Central Penn College have an opportunity to support our team before they even take the field? Help support our Knights at Givebutter.com/CPCdeck. #GOKNIGHTS Text ONDECK to 53555 to donate
USCAA
The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) is a membership driven organization. Our athletic directors, administrators, and presidents are at the forefront of our growth and decision making, ensuring that we are serving our mission by providing opportunities for small colleges.
The USCAA is a national governing body that provides quality intercollegiate athletic competition on a national level.
The USCAA exists to provide small colleges the opportunity to compete against like institutions in size and athletic programs for National Championships and student-athlete recognition. By providing unique services to small colleges, the USCAA allows its members the opportunity to enhance their recruiting capabilities by way of more consistent national recognition and a level playing field for post-season competition.
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Eastern States Athletic CONFERENCE
In 2021, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) approved the creation of the new Eastern States Athletic Conference, which includes Central Penn College and the following three Pennsylvania-based institutions:
Bucks County Community College – Newtown Manor College – Jenkintown Williamson College of the Trades – Media
“Central Penn College is beyond excited to take this next step in athletics by joining the Eastern States Athletic Conference,” said Kasey Hicks, athletic director at the Summerdalebased institution. Conference teams will play each other twice during the season starting in 2022.
ESAC is looking to add at least two more members, which will result in an automatic bid for the winner of the conference to the USCAA championship tournament. Contact athletic director, Kasey Hicks at athletics@centralpenn.edu if interested.
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11 Things 1. Housing Scholarship – Covers up to 4 years of rent for on-campus living (a $23,000+ value!). 2. Small Class Sizes – No giant lecture halls on our campus. 3. Degrees that Meet Your Needs – Offering a variety of academic programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s level. Postsecondary and postbaccalaureate certificates available, too. 4. Welcoming Atmosphere – It feels like family here. 5. Expert Professors – They’ve worked, or continue to work, in their field and bring their real-world knowledge into the classroom. 6. Accelerated Terms – Go full-time, attend year-round and graduate earlier. 7. USCAA D2 Athletics – Play college basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball. 8. You Could Be President – Central Penn has dozens of clubs. It’s easy to get involved, meet friends and learn leadership skills as a club officer. 9. Convenient Locations – Summerdale (near Harrisburg), Lancaster and online. 10. Graduate Success Rate – 88.1% of our recent graduates––from the most recent three-year survey period––have landed jobs in their chosen fields. 11. The 2+3 Program – You can earn a law degree in just 5 years, thanks to our innovative partnership with Widener University Commonwealth Law School. centralpenn.edu
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