July 15, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
Following three successful seasons at the helm of the Raider Baseball program, Coach Orion Jones is leaving the program to pursue other business interests. Jones leaves the Raiders, having accumulated an overall record of 52-76 (second most wins by a Raider coach), and a league record of 33-42 (also second most by a Raider coach). The highlight of Jones tenure with the Raiders was the team’s 2008 NWAACC Championship Tournament appearance, the first by a Raider team since the 1982 season (under Coach Karl Benson). The Raiders earned the trip to the NWAACCs by taking an amazing 2 of 3 playoff series against crosstown rival Tacoma CC. The 2009 Raiders finished 11-14, just missing the playoffs. In his three years, Jones has helped 16 Raiders move on to play at the 4-year level.
The search is currently underway for a replacement for Jones for the 2009-2010 season. The Raiders look to return 24 freshmen from the 2009 campaign.
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July 7, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
The start of the Raider Baseball teams Fall Ball program for 2009 is just around the corner. A few reminders for our returners from last season and for all incoming recruits and walk ons:
IMPORTANT – Meet Coach Nadeau -There is a team meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 2:30, in room H102 of the Health Education Center, at the Fort Steilacoom campus. All returning players, recruits and prospective team members should plan to attend this meeting.
1. First day of Fall Ball practice is Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
2. Practice starts promptly at 3:00 p.m.
3. Location for practice on the 15th is at Mt. Tahoma High School (the main baseball field at the west end of campus).
4. There is a $40 player fee to participate in the Fall Ball program. Players receive a t-shirt and hat. The $40 player fee must be paid prior to the first day of Fall practice, and can be paid at the Raider Athletics office, at the Fort Steilacoom campus (room H308 in the Health Education Center).
5. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must provide a current physical and medical history form, and the physical must have been completed after July 1, 2009. This must be turned into the Raider Athletics office prior to the first day of Fall practice. A copy of the form can be obtained at:
www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics/forms
6. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must be enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall Quarter. If you are a transfer student from another college, please contact the Athletics office to discuss your eligibility status.
7. Fall Quarter begins September 23.
All interested players must contact the Raider Athletic Department prior to the first day of Fall practice.
See you on the 9th!
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