MATC's Brett Scarpetta Drafted by Braves
Posted 6-8-05 - First year MATC righthander, Brett Scarpetta from Roscoe, IL was drafted in the 38th round (1157 overall) of the 2005 Major League Draft on June 8th. Scarpetta led the team with 67 strikeouts in 70.6 innings pitched this season. He also had a 6-4 record with a 3.69 ERA.

Craig Nyborg Receives All-American Honor
Posted 6-7-05 - Craig Nyborg, starting infielder for the Madison Area Technical College Baseball team and former Fort Wayne H.S. (IN) athlete, became the twelevth All-American in MATC Baseball history and the second MATC Baseball player in the last two years to receive All-American honors. Craig received third team NJCAA Division II All-American honors for his play this season.

Nyborg, a transfer from Kishwaukee College, led the team in hits (61), doubles (16), triples (6), home runs (6), and stolen bases (25) during the 2005 season . Additionally, he hit .333 and was second on the team in slugging percentage with an imressive .552. He is currently playing in the Northwoods League for the Madison Mallards.

MATC Ends World Series with Loss to Mesa
Posted 5-29-05 - The #13 ranked MATC lost to #6 ranked Mesa Community College Thunderbirds 6-8 despite a late game rally by the WolfPack. MATC was eliminated from the 2005 NJCAA Division II World Series in Millington, TN with their second loss of the tournament.

MATC fell behind early as Mesa CC scored eight runs in the first five innings, including four in the fourth inning to lead MATC 8-0. Dan Plens pitched five innings for the WolfPack, striking out two batters but giving up seven earned runs.

MATC finally got on the board in the six inning when pitch hitter, Brad Frank hit an RBI single. MATC added another run in the seventh inning before MATC bats helped get the WolfPack back in the game in the fourth inning. MATC scored four runs in the eighth inning on five hits and one error.

MATC pitchers, Clay Brabender, Kelby Mack and Matt Holzhueter held the Thunderbirds in check as they scored no runs in the final four innings.

In the ninth inning, MATC had two runners on the bases but could not get them home to tie up the game. MATC lost 6-8 and finished the tournament and season with an overall record of 43-21.

Congratulations to the MATC Baseball team on a great season. Special thanks to all the parents and fans for your great support this season.

MATC Loses first game of World Series
Posted 5-28-05 - The #13 ranked MATC WolfPack lost to #14 ranked Chesapeake College Skipjacks 1-11 in six innings in their first game of the 2005 NJCAA Division II World Series in Millington, TN.

MATC got off to an early lead as they posted one run in the first inning on a Blaine Rutledge RBI single. Chesapeake answered in the second inning with one run. MATC struggled to get out of the third inning as the Skipjacks posted five runs on three hits and one error. Starting pitcher, Brett Scarpetta came out of the game after the third inning having allowed six hits and three earned runs in a rough outing.

The Skipjacks added five more runs in the next three innings off MATC righthander, Brian Dietzler and MATC batters could not get anything going offensively. The game ended after six innings due to the tournament's 10-run rule.

MATC will play the loser of the 12:00 game at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning (Sunday, May 29th).

MATC Wins, Earns Trip to World Series
Posted 5-22-05 - The #13 ranked MATC WolfPack beat #11 ranked Iowa Central 9-5 in the third and deciding game of the 2005 NJCAA District Title Series at Robin Roberts Field. With the win MATC claims District title and advances to the 2005 NJCAA Division II World Series in Millington, TN (May 28-June 3) for the first time since moving up to Division II in 2000 and the first time since placing fourth in the nation in 1999.

In the third and final game, MATC came out with their bats blazing as they posted seven runs in the first inning and never looked back. Former Kenosha Bradford athlete, Dan Plens pitched a solid seven innings to get his fifth win of the season. Troy Vesling continued his hot hitting by going 2-for-4 and driving in two runs. Tyler Schill went 2-for-3 and Joel Hoberg went 2-for-4, eaching driving in a run.

MATC will leave Thursday morning for Millington, TN and will play their first game on Saturday, May 28 at 9:00 AM versus Chesapeake College (39-16) from Wye Mills, Maryland.

MATC Baseball Splits with Iowa Central
Posted 5-21-05 - MATC split two games with Iowa Central today (May 21) to force a third and final game on Sunday, May 22nd at NOON to determine who advances to the 2005 NJCAA Division II World Series.

In the first game, MATC rallied from three runs behind to tie the game 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning and send the game into extra innings. In the bottom of the tenth, Joel Hoberg scored the winning run to give MATC the 7-6 win. Kelby Mack improved his team best pitching record to 6-0 with the win. Kyle Meyer, a former Appleton North standout, went 4-for-4 and drove in one run.

The second game was tied 3-3 until the eighth inning when Iowa Central broke the game open with four runs. MATC could not answer and lost 3-7. Chris Spangler received the loss. Kyle Meyer continued his hot hitting by going 2-for-4 along with teammate Troy Vesling who went 2-for-4 as well. Nick Hein accounted for two RBIs.

MATC Baseball Article in Capital Times
Posted 5-20-05 - Read about MATC Baseball player, Matt Holzhueter and the #13 ranked MATC Baseball team in today's (Friday, May 20th) addition of the Capital Times.

Click on the link below to view the article by Jim Polzin:

College Baseball: Holzhueter provides MATC with options

MATC Baseball Hosts District Title Series
Posted 5-15-05 - The #13 ranked MATC Baseball team will host #11 ranked Iowa Central Community College (Fort Dodge, IA) in a best-of-three game series in the NJCAA District Title Series on Saturday, May 21st and, if necessary, Sunday, May 22nd.  All games will be played at Robin Roberts Baseball Field on the MATC Truax Campus.  The first game on Saturday starts at NOON with the second game starting at approximately 2:30.  If necessary, the third game will start at NOON on Sunday. 

NJCAA District Title Series Schedule
FIRST GAME - @ NOON on Sat., May 21
SECOND GAME - @ ~2:30 PM on Sat., May 21
THIRD GAME (if necessary) - @ NOON on Sun., May 22

TICKET PRICES -
$4 - Adults, $2 - Students, Children under 10 - FREE

DIRECTIONS TO STADIUM - Robin Roberts Baseball Field is located on the MATC Truax Campus.  The field is off of Wright Street behind the tennis courts.  Coming from MATC, take a right on Straubel Street.

The winner of the District Title Series advances to the NJCAA Division II World Series.  MATC has not been to the World Series since 1999 and last won the World Series when they claimed three straight NJCAA Division III national titles from 1995-1997.  MATC moved up to NJCAA Division II in 2000.

OPPONENT BACKGROUND - Iowa Central Site
Iowa Central has consistantly been one of the best junior college baseball programs in the country.  Iowa Central has qualified for seven NJCAA Division II World Series since 1996 including a national record four straight appearances from 2000 to the present.  MATC has lost to Iowa Central in the District Title Series in 2000, 2001 and 2004.

MATC Baseball Team Claims Region Title
Posted 5-15-05 - The #13 ranked MATC Baseball team beat Miles Community College for the second time in the NJCAA Region XIII Tournament Final to claim the 2005 region title. The exciting 4-3 win in ten innings earns MATC the right to host the NJCAA District Title Series at Robin Roberts Baseball Field on Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd, if necessary. The winner of the District Title Series advances to the NJCAA Division II National Championship.

MATC Advances to Region Final
Posted 5-14-05 - The #13 ranked MATC Baseball team won their first two games of the Region Tournament this weekend (May 13-15) in Bismarck, ND. MATC beat Willinston State 7-6 in the first game and beat Miles CC in the second game, 11-3. With two wins, MATC advances to the NJCAA Region XIII Tournament Final against either Williston State or Miles CC. The winner of the final game will host the NJCAA District Title Series for the right to advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championship.

MATC Splits Doubleheader with Elgin CC
Posted 5-11-05 - The #13 nationally ranked MATC Baseball team split a doubleheader with the #3 ranked Elgin Community College Spartans in MATC's last two games of the regular season. MATC finished the regular season with a 38-18 overall record, playing a school record 56 games.

FIRST GAME - MATC-1, Elgin CC-2
In the first game, MATC sent four pitchers to the mound as the pitching staff got ready for the postseason, starting Friday. Brandon Duffy, Brian Dietzler, Chris Spangler, and Kelby Mack combined to only allow Elgin one run and four hits. Kelby Mack received the win by pitching the sixth and seventh, not allowing a hit. Tyler Schill and Blaine Rutledge each went 2-for-3 in the win.

SECOND GAME - MATC-3, Elgin CC-8
In the second game, MATC once again sent several pitchers to the mound. In total, MATC sent seven pitchers in to pitch. Clay Brabender pitched two innings and received the loss. Most of the damage was done in the third inning when the Spartans scored four runs. Craig Nyborg went 2-for-3 in the loss.

MATC Swept by Highland CC at Home
Posted 5-9-05 - The #13 ranked MATC Baseball team was swept in a home doubleheader on Saturday, May 7th against Highland Community College.

FIRST GAME - MATC-3, Highland CC-4
In the first game, MATC was leading 2-1 going into the seventh inning but Highland scored one run in the top of the seventh put the game into extra innings. In the eighth, Highland posted two runs and MATC tried to answer, but could only manage one run. Brandon Duffy received the loss and MATC lost their third straight game. Kyle Meyer went 1-for-1 and drove in one run in the loss.

SECOND GAME - MATC-4, Highland CC-14
In the second game, MATC jumped out to an early 3-0 lead until the fifth inning went Highland scored eight runs to break the game open. Highland scored six more runs in the next two innings to hand MATC a 4-14 loss. Dan Plens received the loss as five other MATC pitchers saw action. Craig Nyborg had a steller day despite the loss, batting 3-for-3 with one run batted in.

MATC Loses Two in South Holland, IL
Posted 5-5-05 - The #13 ranked MATC Baseball team lost both games of its doubleheader against South Suburban College in South Holland, IL.

FIRST GAME - MATC-8, South Suburban College-9
In the first game, MATC was tied 6-6 in the sixth inning. In the top of the seventh MATC scored two runs to lead 8-6 going into the bottom of the seventh. Unfortunately, MATC gave up three runs in the bottom of the seventh to lose 8-9. Matt Holzhueter, who pitched in the seventh, received the loss. Craig Nyborg had a great game as he hit two homeruns and went 3-for-4 with five runs batted in.

SECOND GAME - MATC-1, South Suburban College-4
In the second game, MATC's offensive struggled as WolfPack batters managed only four hits and one run in the top of the seventh. Clay Brabender pitched five innings and received the loss despite only giving up one earned run. Ron Lindahl went 1-for-1.

MATC Takes Three of Four During Weekend
Posted 5-1-05 - The #15 ranked MATC Baseball team won three-out-of-four games in two doubleheaders this weekend. On Saturday, April 30, MATC traveled to Moline, IL to take on Black Hawk College. MATC split the doubleheader with the host Braves. On Sunday, MATC dominated the visiting Kishwaukee College Kougars, winning by a combined 24-0.

FIRST GAME - MATC-2, Black Hawk College-3
In the first game, Chris Spangler took the loss despite not giving up an earned run and striking out six batters. Black Hawk College scored three runs in the second inning and held on to beat the WolfPack. Craig Nyborg went 1-for-3 and drove in a run while Kevin Wagner went 1-2.

SECOND GAME - MATC-6, Black Hawk College-0
In the second game, Brandon Duffy pitched a complete game shutout, only giving up two hits and striking out five batters. The win is Duffy's fifth straight this season and his current ERA is 1.25. Troy Vesling went 3-for-4 and Ron Lindahl went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs in the win.

FIRST GAME - MATC-16, Kishwaukee College-0
In the first home game, against new MATC head coach, Mike Davenport's old team, MATC bats were on fire. MATC went 15-for-29 as a team and scored 16 runs in the 16-0 rout. Dan Plens pitched four scoreless innings and Ryan VandenPlas got the final three outs as Kishwaukee was held to only three hits. Ron Lindahl went 3-for-3 and Joel Hoberg went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs as five players had two or more hits.

SECOND GAME - MATC-8, Kishwaukee College-0
In the second game, MATC once again dominated as Brett Scarpetta pitched five innings, striking out eight batters in five scoreless innings. Paul Lennart went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and Blaine Rutledge went 1-for-1, driving in three runs.

MATC Beats Triton College at Home
Posted 4-26-05 - The #15 ranked MATC Baseball team won both games against Triton College at home to push their overall record to 34-12. MATC has won nine of their last ten games.

FIRST GAME - MATC-11, Triton College-1
In the first game, Brett pitched five innings and struck out three batters on his way to his fourth win of the season. Troy Vesling went 2-for-2 and drove in three runs while Blaine Rutledge also went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

SECOND GAME - MATC-5, Triton College-4
In the second game, Kelby Mack got his third straight win after a shaky start. He pitched four innings and struck out two batters. Matt Holzhueter also picked up his eighth save of the season. Craig Nyborg went 3-for-3 and drove in one run in the win.

MATC Wins Conference Title with Sweep
Posted 4-23-05 - MATC won two games by a total of 33-12 to sweep Milwaukee Area Technical College on Saturday, April 23rd. With the sweep, MATC claimed the conference title by going undefeated (12-0) this season.

FIRST GAME - MATC-11, Milwaukee Tech-4
In the first game, Ryan VandenPlas claimed his first college victory by pitching five innings and only giving up two earned runs. Brandon Duffy came in in relief and struck out two batters in two hitless innings of work. Blaine Rutledge went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs.

SECOND GAME - MATC-22, Milwaukee Tech-8
In the second game, MATC scored a season high 18 runs in the second inning to cruise to a 22-8 win. Brian Dietzler recorded his fourth win by pitching four innings and only giving up one earned run. Blaine Rutledge and Michael Kuhn each went 3-for-3 with four RBIs. Brad Frank also went 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs.

MATC Splits Games with Waubonsee
Posted 4-22-05 - The WolfPack Baseball team split a doubleheader with Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL.

FIRST GAME - MATC-9, Waubonsee CC-2
In the first game, Brett Scarpetta pitched a complete game, striking out nine batters on his way to his third win of the season. Blaine Rutledge went 3-for-4 and drove in 3 RBIs while four other batters had two hits as MATC broke the game open early, scoring seven runs in the second inning.

SECOND GAME - MATC-4, Waubonsee CC-8
In the second game, Dan Plens pitched five innings and gave up two earned runs as MATC was behind 2-3 going into the sixth inning. In the sixth, Waubonsee posted five runs. MATC answered in the seventh with two runs but it was not enough as they fell 4-8. Brody Wachter went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI.

MATC Stays Undefeated in Conference
Posted 4-21-05 - The WolfPack Baseball team won two games against conference foe Western WI Tech to stay undefeated (10-0) against conference opponents this season.

FIRST GAME - MATC-9, Western WI Tech-6
In the first game, Kelby Mack pitched five innings and gave up only one earned run on his way to his second win of the sesaon. Clay Brabender came in in the the sixth and got his first save in relief. Blaine Rutledge went 3-for-4 and scored twice while Kyle Meyer drove in two runs on his 2-for-4 afternoon. Tyler Schill also went 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs.

SECOND GAME - MATC-7, Western WI Tech-2
In the second game, Matt Niffenegger struck out four batters and gave up only two earned runs in six innings of work. Brad Frank went 3-for-3 with an RBI while Matt Holzhueter and Brody Wachter each went 2-for-3.

MATC Cruises to Wins Over Rock Valley CC
Posted 4-19-05 - The #15 ranked WolfPack Baseball team cruised to a pair of wins over host Rock Valley Community College in Rockford, IL.

FIRST GAME - MATC-10, Rock Valley CC-0
In the first game, Chris Spangler extended his undefeated record to 5-0 as he posted his second shutout and second complete game of the season, pitching five innings and only giving up two hits. Blaine Rutledge went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs playing second base. Craig Nyborg went 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs in the win.

SECOND GAME - MATC-15, Rock Valley CC-1
In the second game, MATC again dominated. Brandon Duffy pitched 6 1/3 innings, striking out five not giving up any earned runs. MATC bats heated up as MATC scored nine runs in the top of the seventh to put the game away. Joel Hoberg hit a base clearing triple in the sixth inning to go 1-for-1 with three RBIs. Brody Wachter went 4-for-5 with two RBIs.

MATC Ends Winning Streak, Loses to #2
Posted 4-14-05 - The #15 ranked WolfPack Baseball team ended their eight game winning streak as it lost two hard fought games to the #2 nationally ranked Elgin Community College Spartans in Elgin, IL.

FIRST GAME - MATC-2, Elgin CC-4
In the first game, the teams were tied going into the fourth inning when Elgin scored three runs. MATC added another run in the sixth but could not get any closer as MATC lost 2-4. Clay Brabender got the loss in four innings of work. Craig Nyborg and Ron Lindahl each went 2-for-3.

SECOND GAME - MATC-2, Elgin CC-3
In the second game, it was another close game as both team took a 2-2 tie into the eighth inning. In the bottom of the eighth, Elgin scored one run to win. Dan Plens pitched 7.3 solid innings, only giving up one earned run and striking out two batters. Kevin Wagner and Joel Hoberg each had an RBI.

MATC Cruises, Ranked #15 in Nation
Posted 4-13-05 - MATC beat Rock Valley Community College 3-1 and 14-5 at home to extend their current winning streak to eight games and their overall record to 25-9. MATC has won 15 out of their last 16 games and is currently leading the conference with an 8-0 record. In the NJCAA Division II Baseball poll, released on Wednesday, MATC is ranked #15 in the nation.

FIRST GAME - MATC-3, Rock Valley College-1
In the first game, undefeated three game winner, Brian Dietzler from Wisconsin Rapids pitched a gem. He struck out eleven batters and gave up no walks in six innings of work. Matt Holzhueter pitched the seventh inning and received the his seventh save of the season. Kyle Meyer and Joel Hoberg each went 2-for-3 in the 3-1 win.

SECOND GAME - MATC-13, Rock Valley College-8
In the second game, MATC received solid pitching from righthander, Kelby Mack, back making his first start after an injury that sidelined him last season. Mack pitched five innings, striking out four batters and only giving up three earned runs. MATC bats exploded in teh sixth inning and broke the game open as the WolfPack scored seven runs. Troy Vesling went 3-for-4 and had a season high four RBIs.

MATC Sweeps Waukesha Tech
Posted 4-12-05 - MATC won two games against Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI to extend their conference winning streak to eight games. MATC is currently 8-0 against conference opponents and 23-9 overall.

FIRST GAME - MATC-4, Waukesha Tech-1
In the first game, MATC righthander, Chris Spangler improved to 4-0 on the season as he pitched 6.6 innings, striking out four and only giving up one earned run. Matt Holzhueter came in to pick up his fifth save of the season. Craig Nyborg had 2 RBIs on 1-for-2 hitting.

SECOND GAME - MATC-7, Waukesha Tech-3
In the second game, MATC was led by Matt Anderson's complete game. Anderson (3-1) struck out two and only gave up two runs in seven innings of work. After trailing by one run in the fifth inning, MATC broke out for five runs in the top of the six inning. Brody Wachter went 3-for-5 with two RBIs while MATC's catching tandem of Jon Deck and Kevin Wagner combined to hit 4-for-4.

MATC Wins Four During Weekend Games
Posted 4-11-05 - MATC won four games during the weekend to push their overall record to 21-9 and put their conference mark at 6-0.

On Saturday, April 9th, MATC beat conference rival, Milwaukee Area Technical College, twice to maintain their undefeated record in conference play.

FIRST GAME - MATC-14, Milwaukee Tech-4
In the first game against Milwaukee, MATC won 14-4 in five innings as Brian Dietzler struck out four batters on his way to his first win of the season. Joel Hoberg and Troy Vesling each went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs.

SECOND GAME - MATC-13, Milwaukee Tech-3
In the second game, MATC won 13-3 in five innings as Matt Niffenegger won his third game of the year in four innings of work. Kyle Meyer and Blaine Rutledge each had 3 RBIs. and Brody Wachter went 3-for-3 as the WolfPack cruised to their sixth straight conference victory.

On Sunday, April 10th, MATC faced Mike Davenport's past team, Kishwaukee College and won both games.

FIRST GAME - MATC-7, Kishwaukee College-6
In the first game, MATC got one run in the top of the seventh inning to break up a 6-6 tie and win 7-6. Dan Plens got his third win of the season while both Kyle Meyer and Troy Vesling went 2-for-4.

SECOND GAME - MATC-4, Kishwaukee College-0
In the second game, Brett Scarpetta, an 18th round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox, pitched a complete game shutout. On his way to the shutout, he struck out seven batters and gave up only four hits. Brody Wachter continued his hot hitting by going 2-for-3.

MATC Splits Doubleheader with Highland
Posted 4-7-05 - MATC split the doubleheader with Highland CC on Thursday, April 7th in Freeport, IL.

FIRST GAME - MATC-2, Highland CC-1
In the first game, MATC scored two runs in the fourth inning and that was all they needed as Dan Plens pitched a complete game giving up only four hits and one runs. Plens struck out five batters and improved to 2-2 on the season. MATC got two of their four hits from hot hitting, Kyle Meyer who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. MATC extended their winning streak to seven games.

SECOND GAME - MATC-4, Highland CC-5
In the second game, MATC lost a ten-inning thriller as Highland scored one run in the bottom of the tenth to hand MATC a loss, 4-5. Six MATC pitchers pitched in the game and Matt Niffenegger received his first loss of the season. Craig Nyborg went 1-for-2 and Nick Hein went 1-for-1 and each had an RBI in the hard fought loss.

MATC Wins Two, Still Undefeated in WTCC
Posted 4-5-05 - MATC won two games, 10-0, against conference opponent, Western WI Technical College at Robin Roberts Baseball Field. The win extends MATC's conference record to 4-0 and their current winning streak to six games.

FIRST GAME - MATC-10, Western WI Tech-0
In the first game, Clay Brabender got his third win of the season as held the Cavaliers scoreless in his five innings of work. Kyle Meyer went 3-for-5 and scored two runs while Craig Nyborg and Matt Holzhueter each went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs in MATC's third conference win. Brad Frank also went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

SECOND GAME - MATC-10, Western WI Tech-0
In the second game, Chris Spangler pitched a six shutout innings, striking out seven batters. Spangler improved to 3-0 on the season. Kyle Meyer had a hit and drove in two runs pitch hitting in the sixth. Brad Frank added two more RBIs as he went 1-for-3. Paul Lennart went 2-for-3 and drove in one as MATC cruised to their second 10-0 win.

MATC Wins Four out of Last Six Games
Posted 4-4-05 - MATC has won four out of their last six games and have improved their overall record to 14-8.

On Thursday, March 31st, MATC lost both games of the doubleheader to Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL (6-11, 1-4).

On Saturday, April 2nd, MATC faced Waukesha County Technical College in their first conference matchup of the season. MATC won 7-5 and 7-2 in their conference home debut.

On Sunday, April 3rd, MATC traveled to Oglesby, IL to face Illinois Valley CC. MATC cruised to a 10-1 and 6-0 wins

MATC Splits with #3 ranked Joliet JC
Posted 3-30-05 - The #12 nationally ranked NJCAA Division II MATC Baseball team split their home doubleheader debut with the pre-season #3 nationally ranked NJCAA Division III Joliet Junior College Wolves.

FIRST GAME - MATC-5, Joliet JC-9
In the first game, MATC led 3-1 going into the fifth inning. In the fifth inning, Joliet broke the game open scoring 6 runs. Brett Scarpetta gave up five earned runs and received the loss. Joel Hoberg went 2-for-3 and had one RBI in the loss.

SECOND GAME - MATC-6, Joliet JC-5
In the second game, MATC scored six runs and led 6-3 going into the final inning. Joliet scored two in the seventh but it was not enough as Matt Holzhueter got his second save of the season. Brandon Duffy earned the win and improved his overall record to 2-0 as he gave up five hits and no earned runs over 5.3 innings pitched. Joel Hoberg once again went 2-for-3 in the win.

MATC Loses to talented South Florida CC
Posted 3-24-05 - MATC lost both games of their doubleheader today to a talented South Florida CC team. With the losses, MATC fell to 9-5 overall and are currently 8-4 on the Florida trip.

FIRST GAME - MATC-2, South Florida CC-12
In the first game, South Florida came out swinging by scoring 12 runs in the first four innings. Matt Anderson lost his first game in two years giving up 12 runs on 15 hits. Kyle Meyer went 2-for-4 and drove in one. South Florida pitcher, Jesse Litsch did it all as he pitched in six inning only giving up two hits. Offensively, Litsch went 4-for-4 and hit for the cycle.

SECOND GAME - MATC-1, South Florida CC-4
In the second game, MATC scored first in the third inning putting one run on the board. MATC held that lead until the fifth inning when South Florida scored three runs in the fifth. They added one run an inning later. MATC lost 1-4 despite playing tough. Troy Vesling and Brad Frank went 2-for-3 and Trevor Coogan went 2-for-4 in the loss. Dan Plens pitched a great complete game but got the loss.

MATC Wins Two Against NAIA School
Posted 3-23-05 - MATC won both games of their doubleheader today as they beat NAIA Indiana University Southeast at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World. With the wins, MATC improved to 9-3 overall and an impressive 8-2 thus far on the Florida trip.

FIRST GAME - MATC-3, Indiana Univ. Southeast-2
In the first game, MATC scored all of its runs in the fourth inning and held on as Clay Brabender pitched five innings, striking out three and only giving up one earned run. Matt Holzhueter earned the save in two innings of work. Tyler Schill went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

SECOND GAME - MATC-6, Indiana Univ. Southeast-0
In the second game, MATC was led by the pitching of second year player, Matt Niffenegger's complete game shutout. In seven innings of work, Niffenegger struck out one an only gave up five hits to record MATC's first shutout of the season. Blaine Rutledge was 2-for-3 with one RBI and Kevin Wagner was 1-for-2 with two RBIs.

MATC Loses to NJCAA D. I Seminole CC
Posted 3-22-05 - MATC lost today's game against NJCAA Division I Seminole Community College after winning their last six games. Brett Scarpetta got the loss, pitching four innings and giving up seven earned runs. MATC got on the board first with a sole homerun by second basemen, Craig Nyborg.

MATC fell behind in the fourth inning as they gave up five runs. Seminole CC added eight more runs on 15 hits to beat the WolfPack 2-13. Matt Holzhueter went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI and catcher, Jon Deck was 1-for-1. MATC fell to 7-3 but is still 6-2 on its challenging Florida trip.

MATC Wins Sixth Straight Game
Posted 3-21-05 - MATC won both games of their doubleheader for the third straight day as they beat Webber International University JV at Babson Park, Florida and the rain. With the wins, MATC improved to 7-2 overall.

FIRST GAME - MATC-5, Webber Int'l University-2
In the first game, MATC battled back from a 0-2 deficit in the third inning with a four run fourth inning. MATC added one more run in the fifth inning and won 5-2. Chris Spangler recorded the win by pitching in five innings and striking out four batters. Blaine Rutledge went 3-for-4 while Craig Nyborg went 2-for-3 and had 3 RBIs. Matt Holzhueter finished off Webber in the seventh inning by striking out 2 of 3 batters in relief.

SECOND GAME - MATC-7, Webber Int'l University-3
In the second game, MATC came out swinging as the posted six runs in the first inning and one run in the second to cruise to a 7-3 win before the skies opened up. The game was called in the seventh due to lighting. Brian Dietzler pitched 5.6 innings giving up only one earned run and striking out three batters. Joel Hoberg went 4-for-4 while Blain Rutledge had three RBIs.

MATC Dominates Morton College
Posted 3-20-05 - MATC won both games of their doubleheader for the second straight day as they beat Morton College at Babson Park, Florida. MATC improved to 5-2 overall as they look forward to a doubleheader versus NAIA Webber International University tomorrow.

FIRST GAME - MATC 16, Morton College 6
In the first game, MATC bats were on fire as they scored 16 runs on 18 hits. Joel Hoberg and Blaine Rutledge each went 3-for-4 and had 3 RBIs while Troy Vesling and Kyle Meyer each went 2-for-2 and had 2 RBIs as MATC scored nine runs in the fourth inning to break the game open. Dan Plens pitched four innings, only giving up one run to earn the win.

SECOND GAME - MATC-10, Morton College-0
MATC once again hit the ball well, scoring eight runs in the first three innings. Joel Hoberg went 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs as MATC had 12 hits and scored 10 runs. Brandon Duffy pitched five scoreless innings and struck out five batters in an impressive outing.

MATC Wins Both Games of Doubleheader
Posted 3-19-05 - MATC won both games of their doubleheader today against NJCAA Division III Dutchess Community College (NY) at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World. With the wins, MATC improved to 3-2 overall.

FIRST GAME - MATC 15, Dutchess CC 8
Joel Hoberg had 4 RBIs on 3-for-4 hitting and Craig Nyborg and Matt Holzhueter each were 2-for-4 as MATC put 15 runs on the board including seven runs in the first inning. Blaine Rutledge and Ron Lindahl each had 3 RBIs as well. Clay Brabender won his first game of the season striking out two in four innings of work.

SECOND GAME - MATC-7, Dutchess CC 4
MATC broke the game open in the third inning by scoring four runs. Brad Frank and Kyle Meyer were 2-for-2 and combined for four RBIs in the 7-4 win. Matt Anderson pitched a complete game and earned his eight straight collegiate victory and first of this season.

MATC Baseball Loses to Florida College
Posted 3-18-05 - MATC Baseball got a chance to knock some rust off and get used to the weather in their first game in Florida. MATC gave up seven runs in the fifth inning as they lost, 3-12, to Florida College in Tampa, FL. Matt Holzhueter, a second year players from Waterloo H.S., went 2-for-5 and also pitched in one inning striking out two batters.

MATC Baseball Ranked #12 in Nation
Posted 3-14-05 - The MATC Baseball team is ranked #12 in the nation in the pre-season NJCAA Division II Baseball poll.  MATC leaves for their Florida Spring Training trip on Thursday, March 17th.  The team is scheduled to play thirteen games against stiff competition over eight days.

MATC Baseball Begins Season with Split
Posted 3-14-05 - It is that time of year again... MATC Baseball is starting and spring is around the corner.  MATC Baseball has already played two games.  On Sunday, March 6th, MATC played a doubleheader against Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois.  MATC split the season opening series losing the first game 2-3 and winining the second game 7-2. 

March 6 - vs. Joliet JC (2-3 L, 7-2 W)

In the first game, MATC fell behind early as Joliet scored three runs in the first two innings.  MATC scored two runs in the fifth inning to close the gap but could not get any closer.  Clay Brabender got the loss as MATC fell 2-3 in the season opening game.

In the second game, MATC's Troy Vesling picked up where he left off last season.  Vesling went 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs as MATC opened up the game early, scoring six runs in the first three innings to lead 6-2.  MATC would add another run in the fifth as they cruised to a 7-2 win.  MATC righthander, Chris Spangler, picked up the win for the WolfPack.  Spangler pitched in three and two-thirds innings and only gave up two hits while striking out three batters.

MATC Asst. Named Mallards Head Coach
Posted 10-26-04 - The Madison Mallards recently named Madison native and current MATC assistant baseball coach C.J. Thieleke head coach for the 2005 season. Thieleke who is currently in his first season as an MATC assistant coach has served as an assistant coach with the Mallards the past two seasons. In addition to coaching first base, Thieleke worked as the hitting and infield coach for the Mallards the past two seasons.

Mike Goetz receives All-American Honors
Posted 6-7-04 - Mike Goetz, starting outfielder for the Madison Area Technical College Baseball team and former Franklin H.S. athlete, became the eleventh All-American in MATC Baseball history and the first MATC Baseball player since 2001 to receive All-American honors. Goetz received second team All-American honors in his second season at MATC.

Goetz, a two-year starter, led the team in hitting this season with a .407 batting average and stolen bases with 29 of 33 attempts. Goetz currently ranks first all-time in career triples, second all-time in career hits, second all-time in career stolen bases, and third all-time in career batting average. He is currently playing in the Northwoods League for the Wisconsin Woodchucks.

MATC Places Three Players on Northwoods League Rosters
Posted 6-2-04 - Three MATC Baseball players will be on Northwoods League rosters as the season begins today.

The Madison Mallards signed MATC lefthanded pitcher, Major League draftee, and former Portage H.S. athlete, Shaun Corning as they made final roster alterations before opening day. Corning has been a dominating pitcher for MATC the last two seasons.

Additionally, MATC second year players, pitcher Rick Cavaiani and centerfielder Mike Goetz will play for the Wisconsin Woodchucks this summer. Cavaiani, a former Appleton North H.S. athlete, led MATC with 87 strikeouts in 84 inning pitched this year. He compiled an 8-4 record and was a key pitcher down the stretch for the WolfPack. Goetz has been MATC’s best offensive player the last two seasons. His .413 career batting average places him third all-time in MATC Baseball history. The Woodchucks, coached by MATC assistant baseball coach, Darin Everson, open the season at home (Wausau, WI) versus the Madison Mallards.

MATC Hires New Head Baseball Coach
Posted 5-5-04 - Mike Davenport has been named the new MATC head baseball coach. Davenport, who is leaving his alma mater, Kishwaukee College, and a successful NJCAA Divison I baseball program, will lead the NJCAA Division II MATC Baseball team next season.