![]() “We’re honored to recognize their hard work, compassion, and leadership and wish them continued success in their college careers.” “Much like our Call-Up worthy players, each Rising Star Student has a unique story to tell with a common theme - outstanding performance in their local communities,” said Cyndie Beckwith, Vice President, Marketing at Esurance. To be eligible, the nominees had to be classified as “Bigs” or “Littles” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. ![]() Submissions included unique and inspirational stories, academic accolades, college and career plans and more, focusing on why the individual was a “Rising Star” in his or her community. Nominations for the Rising Star Students program were made in July and August by BBBS agencies. “The Call-Up Worthy platform extends beyond baseball and this program enables students to pursue and accomplish their individual dreams.” “The Rising Star Students program is, simply put, three notable organizations coming together to do good and make a difference in the lives of deserving young men and women,” said David Wright, Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer for Minor League Baseball. Shelbi Doland, BBBS of Central Iowa (Iowa Cubs) Markel Pugh, BBBS of Kentuckiana (Louisville Bats) Kenzee Logue, BBBS of Utah (Salt Lake Bees) Kendall Smith, BBBS of Northwestern Ohio (Toledo Mud Hens) Kelly Nguyen, BBBS of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City Dodgers) Katie Ertel, BBBS of Lackawanna Susquehanna & Wayne Counties (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders) Jaylon Vaughn, BBBS of Central Texas (Round Rock Express) Sanders IV, BBBS of El Paso (El Paso Chihuahuas) Hazel Waiters, BBBS of Greater Sacramento (Sacramento River Cats) ![]() The winners, their respective BBBS agencies and the Minor League Baseball teams that will recognize them are as follows:Īlexandra Azar, BBBS of Central New Mexico (Albuquerque Isotopes)Īlyssa Williams, BBBS of Berks County (Reading Fightin Phils)Īshley Thompson, BBBS of Greater Birmingham (Birmingham Barons)īryce Johnson, BBBS of Middle Tennessee (Nashville Sounds)Įlizabeth Cook, BBBS of the Central Piedmont (Greensboro Grasshoppers) Representatives from Esurance, the local BBBS chapter and the MiLB team will be on hand to make the presentations. Winners include notable high school students who are part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) mentor program and are getting ready for their next level, college.Įach Rising Star Student recipient will be presented with a $5,000 check from Esurance for college expenses during an on-field ceremony at his or her local Minor League Baseball park in the coming weeks. This initiative, which awards $5,000 for college expenses to students in select cities, is the result of the strategic partnership between MiLB and Esurance. Minor League Baseball and Esurance have announced the winners in their 2016 Rising Star Students program. Sacramento scored one run in each of the fifth and sixth innings to equal the score, including a home run by Bryce Johnson to make it 3-3 in the sixth inning.By Ballpark Digest Editors on Augin Minor-League Baseball, News ![]() Hunter Feduccia notched a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning to give the Dodgers a two-run advantage. In the top of the third inning, David Dahl hit a two-run homer, putting the Dodgers in the lead. For the second straight night, the River Cats (6-8/40-48) grabbed a quick, 1-0, lead in the first inning when Tyler Fitzgerald hit a home run. ![]() After two more hits, Ryan Ward’s sacrifice fly plated the fourth run of the inning. Michael Busch followed with a two-run homer, extending the lead to 6-3. Tied, 3-3, after eight innings, the Dodgers (9-5/59-28) went in front on a RBI double by Drew Avans. Game Summary: The Oklahoma City Dodgers broke a tie with four runs in the ninth inning, leading to a 7-3 win over the Sacramento River Cats Saturday night at Sutter Health Park. Saturday, J– Sutter Health Park – West Sacramento, Calif. ![]()
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