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The College of Central Florida will celebrate its national championship baseball team at 3 p.m. Monday, June 5, in the Patriot Café in the Bryant Student Union, Building 5 on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

The 91��Ƭ Patriots defeated Wabash Valley College Saturday night in Grand Junction, Colorado, to win the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Championship, the first national baseball title in 91��Ƭ’s history. The team overcame a loss to Weatherford College on Monday and finished the tournament with four consecutive victories to claim the title. The 19-12 win on Thursday night was the longest game in JUCO World Series history at 5 hours and 19 minutes.

“We are proud of our student-athletes who demonstrated teamwork and perseverance to bring the title home,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, 91��Ƭ president. “Special thanks to Coach Marty Smith, his coaching and support staff and our student-athletes for capping off an amazing season with a national championship. This team exemplified true grit on and off the field.”

The Patriots finished the season with a 56-7 record, the best in school history. Juan Correa, Brian Holiday, John Marant and Cam Schuelke were named to the All-Tournament Team. Correa was named MVP, Holiday was named Outstanding Pitcher, and Coach Smith was named Coach of the Tournament.

“Special congratulations to our nine graduating student-athletes,” said Dr. Saul Reyes, vice president, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. “Thank you for choosing 91��Ƭ for your education and athletic career. We wish you well and we look forward to cheering your accomplishments at the next level.”

For information about the 91��Ƭ Baseball team, visit .