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Cape baseball celebrates championsip season

Receiving postseason accolades are (l-r) Paris Mitchell, Sportsmanship Award; Nick Cox, MVP Pitcher; Brenn Scott, Offensive MVP; Austin Rhue, Defensive MVP; Josh Reinhold, Team MVP; and Timmy Hitchcock, Chris Short Award. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 16, 2022

The Cape Henlopen baseball team held its awards banquet June 13, when the squad celebrated its DIAA state championship. The Vikings defeated Appoquinimink 4-1 to garner their second state title. They won the first in 2018.

“It was a really great night where we got to honor all the hard work and dedication these guys put into the program this year,” said Cape coach Ben Evick. “They earned everything they got, from the individual awards to the conference and state championship. They have been a very special team, and we are extremely proud of all they have accomplished. We can’t wait to see them grow as college athletes/students and returners next year.”

Garnering the varsity Team MVP Award was senior Josh Reinhold. The MVP Pitcher Award went to junior Nick Cox. The Defensive MVP Award went to senior Austin Rhue. The Offensive MVP Award recipient was junior catcher Brenn Scott. Junior Timmy Hitchcock was presented the Chris Short Award, and the Sportsmanship Award went to senior Paris Mitchell. 

Reed Thompson was presented the junior varsity Defensive MVP Award, while the Offensive MVP Award went to Jase Mitchell. The JV Team MVP Award was presented to Brady Kosc. The JV Sportsmanship Award went to Luke McCarthy.

 

Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer presents a proclamation honoring the state championship to Cape head coach Ben Evick.
Head coach Ben Evick presents a bouquet of appreciation to athletic trainer Sheryl Burris.
Cape head coach Ben Evick presented a dugout lineup card to each member of the team.
Cape senior Paris Mitchell receives the Sportsmanship Award from head coach Ben Evick, left, and assistant Drew Johnson.
Senior Austin Rhue receives the Defensive MVP Award from head coach Ben Evick, left, and assistant Drew Johnson.
Junior catcher Brenn Scott receives the Offensive MVP Award from head coach Ben Evick, left, and assistant Drew Johnson.
Junior Nick Cox receives the MVP Pitcher Award from head coach Ben Evick, left, and assistant Drew Johnson.
Junior Timmy Hitchcock receives the Chris Short Award from from head coach Ben Evick, left, and assistant Drew Johnson.
Senior Josh Reinhold receives the Team MVP Award from head coach Ben Evick, left, and assistant Drew Johnson.
Cape JV coach Jimmy Young presents the Sportsmanship Award to Luke McCarthy.
Reed Thompson is presented the junior varsity Defensive MVP Award by JV coach Jimmy Young.
Cape JV coach Jimmy Young presents the JV Team MVP Award to Brady Kosc.
Cape JV coach Jimmy Young presents the Offensive MVP Award to Jase Mitchell.
The Cape baseball Class of 2022 members are (l-r) Mike Jarrell, Sam Kerstetter, Paris Mitchell, Josh Reinhold, Justin Marsh, Luke Crouch, Austin Rhue and Quinn Buckaloo. Not shown is Storm Carlisle.

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