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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kansas State baseball coach Pete Hughes with Lincoln Sheffield, Keegan O'Connor postgame
WATCH: Bethune-Cookman's Jonathan Hernandez, Irvin Escobar, Joel Core after loss to FSU in regional Bethune-Cookman baseball falls to FSU, 6-2, to open the Tallahassee Regional on Friday. Here's a postgame from head coach Jonathan Hernandez.
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Bethune-Cookman ready for ACC rematch on the diamond
Bethune-Cookman University heads into the NCAA Tallahassee Regional with momentum and belief, taking on host Florida State out of the ACC on Friday at 3 p.m. ET at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium. The Wildcats (SWAC champions) enter the four-team regional as the No. 4 seed, while the Seminoles are the No. 9 national seed and ranked No. 7 in the latest Top 25. This marks Bethune-Cookman's sixth appearance in the Tallahassee Regional. The Wildcats are winless in 10 previous games, including five losses to Florida State. Head Coach Jonathan Hernandez, fresh off celebrating his daughter's high school graduation, believes this year's squad is different. "We come into this regional with nothing to lose. That makes us dangerous," Hernandez said. "Nobody expects us to win, but we believe." The Wildcats' belief is bolstered by a dramatic walk-off win over Florida A&M in the SWAC Championship, where Andrey Martinez's three-run homer capped a 19th come-from-behind victory of the season. Martinez tied the program's single-season home run record (20), and shortstop Jeter Polledo went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored in the title game. Florida State (38-14), led by ACC Player and Defensive Player of the Year Alex Lodise, boasts a .315 team batting average and averages nearly eight runs per game. The Seminoles finished runner-up in the ACC and are making their 61st NCAA Tournament appearance. Bethune-Cookman will need another inspired performance to challenge the Seminoles and snap their postseason drought. Our Vaughn Wilson will be at the game embedded with the Wildcats. Stay with HBCU Gameday for updates, details and behind-the-scenes access with Bethune-Cookman University. The post Bethune-Cookman ready for ACC rematch on the diamond appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Miami Herald
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU rivals set to square off in SWAC baseball championship
The 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Baseball Championship game is set to feature a thrilling matchup between two HBCU powerhouses: Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Bethune-Cookman University. The championship game will take place on Sunday, May 25, at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama . Bethune-Cookman enters the title game as the No. 1 seed, boasting a 24–5 conference record. The Wildcats have demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament, including a dramatic 8–7 extra-inning victory over Alabama State to secure their spot in the final . Under the leadership of head coach Jonathan Hernandez, Bethune-Cookman aims to add another championship to its storied baseball history. FAMU, the No. 2 seed with a 24–6 conference record, has showcased its offensive prowess in the tournament. The Rattlers advanced to the championship game after a decisive 9–1 victory over Grambling State in the semifinals. FAMU's lineup has been bolstered by standout performances from All-SWAC selections, contributing to its impressive run. This championship game not only determines the SWAC title but also carries significant implications for HBCU baseball, as the winner secures an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament. The matchup rekindles a fierce rivalry between FAMU and Bethune-Cookman, adding another chapter to their storied history. Fans can expect a competitive and high-stakes game as these two teams vie for conference supremacy. The 2025 SWAC Baseball Championship promises to be a showcase of talent, determination, and the rich tradition of HBCU baseball. For the uninformed, the initial rounds of the SWAC tournament feature two separate double-elimination brackets, each comprising four teams. Teams are seeded based on their regular-season performance, with the top four finishers from each division qualifying for the tournament. Within these brackets, a team must lose two games to be eliminated, allowing for a potential recovery from an early loss. However, the culmination of the tournament-the championship game-is a single-elimination matchup between the winners of the two brackets. This means that regardless of a team's performance in the earlier rounds, the title is decided in one decisive game. This format adds a layer of intensity and finality to the championship, as there is no opportunity for redemption in the final. The post HBCU rivals set to square off in SWAC baseball championship appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
CMPD uses new tactic to make street takeover arrests
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues to crack down on street takeovers, and investigators are catching promoters by tracking Instagram accounts. The new tactic to catch them has worked. Officers arrested two people behind two accounts. However, there is another account still posting the street stunts. Police arrested Jonathan Hernandez, 19, and Alexander Kyere, 18, who allegedly helped coordinate takeovers last month. 'Well, thank God for that because it's time for someone to do something,' said Terrance Adams, a Charlotte business owner. He owns Treasure Chest on West Sugar Creek Road across the street from a separate takeover that happened on March 30 in a Dollar General parking lot. CMPD: Innocent bystander shot during illegal street takeovers last weekend Three people were shot during the takeover. Adams saw one of the victims on the street. 'You're hoping and praying that they're still alive and not dead,' he said. According to court documents, investigators said Kyere and Hernandez helped facilitate 'street takeover(s) by promoting it through Instagram post(s)...' They tagged the 704Meets page on Instagram, which has nearly 10,000 followers and routinely posts street stunts. Adams applauds police for the new tactic and getting to the root of the problem. 'If it's on the internet or the digital world, go into the digital world and then start from there to find out what's going on, what's the next move,' Adams said. The suspects were charged with misdemeanors and are out on bond. Two of the Instagram accounts that facilitate street takeovers were taken down. The 704Meets account was still up and running on Wednesday. It is unclear if police are trying to get to who runs that account. VIDEO: 3 shot during street takeover in northeast Charlotte, report says
