Shelton State Baseball Wins ACCC Title, Punches Ticket To World Series

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Shelton State Community College baseball on Monday clinched the Alabama Community College Conference title and will now be headed to the 2023 NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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The Buccaneers (31-28, 20-12 ACCC) topped Wallace-Dothan 15-3 to win the state title, after falling to the Governors 16-4 earlier in the day.

Following the conclusion of the ACCC Tournament, legendary Bucs coach Bobby Sprowl was once again honored as the conference's Coach of the Year.

Additionally, former Northridge High standout pitcher and Tuscaloosa native Tate Robertson was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

During the 2023 campaign, Robertson posted a 7-3 records and a 2.98 earned run average, along with 56 strikeouts over 57.1 innings pitched.

The NJCAA World Series will kick off May 27 at Sam Suplizio Field.

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