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Colonials introduce 2010 recruiting class

WestConn future looks bright with talented freshmen class

The 2010 recruiting class boasts a lot of talent. It could be one of the strongest under Coach John Susi. Ten All Conference players, 4 All Staters, a Player of the Year and well needed transfer help. Chris Nott a transfer from UCONN-AP looks to help the Colonial staff with valuable JUCO experience. Anthony Ruffo a 2008 All State outfielder from St. Bernards, transfers in from Assumption College. The Colonials are hoping for added help from returning RHP Josh Murray(2007), and Sean Marsiglia(RHP) from Orange CC for the spring semster.
With the departure of Senior catcher Rob Bedard, Sophmore Tom Coppola takes over behind the plate. The Colonials have brought in 3 great young catchers to help fill the need for a strong catchers group, using 2 regularly and 3 many times during the week. Matt Rosbrough is a 2 Time All Stater from Ansonia, Greg Dash was an All Conference catcher from E. Hampton, and Tyler Witkowski was conference Player of the Year for Hale Ray. The ND-Fairfield trio of Chris Alberto, Chris Smith and William Eannotti look to bring their State Championship winning ways to WestConn. Alberto an All State Shortstop and (8-0) on the hill, Smith an All Conference 1B man, lead the conference in homers, and Eannotti an All Conference 3B man lead the conference in RBIs. Conor Beirfeldt was Torringtons top player, named All State as a 1B man and RHP. Scott St. Germain a catcher/utility player broke the Lewis Mills School record for career HR's and RBI's and was named All Conference. Angelo Tsingerliotis is an outfielder/RHP from Trinity Catholic in Stamford. Jake Lisowski is a 6'5" LHP out of Foxboro,Ma. and James Michanczyk a rotational pitcher for Southington HS in Connecticut will give needed help to the pitching staff.

Matt Rosbrough (Ansonia, CT) 5'9", 170lbs; Catcher- 2 Time ALL State
(33)hits,(5)2B,(6)3B,(3)HR, .465 ave.

Greg Dash (E. Hampton, CT) 6'1" 170lbs; Catcher- ALL Conference, Team MVP
(29)Hits, (9)2B,(2)3B,(26)RBIs, .434 ave.

Tyler Witkowski (Hale Ray, CT) 5'10", 170lbs; Catcher- All Conference, Conference Player of the Year
(35)Hits,(13)2B,(3)3B,(20)RBIs, .467 ave.

Chris Smith (Monroe, CT) 6'4", 225lbs; First base- All Conference
(27)Hits,(5)2B,(7)HRs,(18)RBIs, .351 ave.

Chris Alberto (Trumbull,CT) 5'9" ,190lbs; Shortstop/RHP- All State
(44)Hits,(9)2B,(5)3B,(4)HRs, .444 ave.
(8-0), (48)Ks, 2.53 ERA

William Eannotti (Shelton,CT) 6'2", 205lbs; Third base/RHP- All Conference
(34)Hits,(4)2B,(4)HRs,(33)RBIs, .415 ave.
(5-2),(28)Ks, 2.52 ERA

Anthony Ruffo (Assumption/St.Bernards, CT) 5'9", 170lbs; Outfield- All State "08"
(47)Hits,(13)2B,(28)Runs,(20)SBs, .540 ave.

Angelo Tsingerliotis (Trinity Catholic,CT) 5'10", 155lbs; Outfiled/RHP
(18)Hits,(5)2B,(8)SB, .351 ave.

Chris Nott (UCONN-AP/Montville,CT)6'2", 210;bs, RHP
(0-1) 2 saves,(18)Ks,(0)BB, 2.41 ERA

Jake Lisowski (Foxboro,MA) 6'5", 220lbs; LHP
(1-3), 3.81 ERA, 1 save, (28)Ks

Former Colonial Dennis Accomando signs with the Braves

Dennis Accomando, who pitched his freshman year for the the Colonials in 2006, has signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves. Accomando, a 2005 grad of Masuk HS in Monroe Connecticut, left WestConn after his freshman season to persue a Division I chance with the University of Connecticut. He pitched out of the Huskie bullpen for 3 seasons in the very tough Big East Conference. He now leaves for the Danville Braves (Short season "A") in the Appalachian League. We wish him the best of luck.

Carl Rivers gets the call from WestConn Hall of Fame

Carl Rivers, former 2 time All New England Pitcher, All LEC Pitcher, LEC Tourney MVP and current assitant coach has been elected into the WestConn Athletic Hall of Fame. Rivers is the All Time record holder in appearances, innings pitched, strike outs; 3rd in saves and 3rd in wins. He is the single season leader in innings pitched, strike outs and saves.
Carl's career spanned from 2000-2003. In 2002 he won game one of the final 4 in the LEC tournament, then saved the next 3 to send the Colonials to their first ever NCAA appearnce in Baseball. He was named MVP of the tournament. In 2003 as a senior, he struck out 100 batters, one of only 3 pitchers in Division III baseball that year to do so. Carl was also named the SAAC Male Student Atlete of the Year in 2002. One year after ending his career, he joined the staff as the Colonials pitching coach from 2005-2008, this season he serves as a part time assistant.
Carl will be officially indicuted next October. He joins former Colonial stand outs Gary Lemme, Phil Colla, Bob Pagel, Scott Gentile, John Bellino and Coach Al Thomas.

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