May 21, 2007-- The Hornet baseball team picked up more post season honors as the National Collegiate Baseball Writer's Association released their all-central region team. Trent Lare and Mark McBratney were both named to the second team. For McBratney it is his second honor as he was also named to the ABCA All-Region team. He was also named first team All-MIAA and is tenth for the Hornets in career home runs and fifth in career triples. Lare was a second team All-MIAA selection and went 9-3 with a 3.00 ERA including a complete game win the first round of the NCAA Central Regional.

ATTCH: Lare & McBratney Mug

First Team

Starting Pitchers
Jon Bjelland, Minnesota State
Bryson Clark, Pittsburg State
Tyler Cloyd, Nebraska- Omaha
Seth Gilleland, Central Missouri

Relief Pitchers
Bryan Collins, Central Missouri
Nick Fellman, Minnesota State

First Baseman
Josh Paul, Central Missouri

Second Baseman
Gered Mochizuki, Central Missouri

Third Baseman
Iain Dykins, Central Missouri

Shortstop
Evan Porter, Nebraska- Omaha

Catcher
Ben Barrone, Winona State

Outfielders
Dustin Jones, Wayne State (Neb.)
Mitch Walser, Upper Iowa
Chris Weimer, Nebraska- Omaha

Designated Hitter
Jay Bresnahan, Minnesota State

Utility Player
Matt Borman, Concordia- St. Paul

Second Team

Starting Pitchers
Trent Lare, Emporia State
Justin Randa, Fort Hays State
Bryan Ruff, Winona State
Dane Secott, Minnesota State

Relief Pitchers
Tyler Nuss, Fort Hays State
Brian Putnam, Upper Iowa

First Baseman
Nathan Koppi, SW Minnesota State

Second Baseman
Luke Dreiling, Fort Hays State

Third Baseman
Adam Kampsen, Northern State

Shortstop
Scott Bidroski, Wayne State (Neb.)
John White, Northwest Missouri

Catcher
Ryley Westman, Northwest Missouri

Outfielders
Jeff Deao, Pittsburg State
Kevin Deao, Pittsburg State
Mike Loberg, Augustana (S.D.)
Mark McBratney, Emporia State

Designated Hitter
Tommy Bone, Missouri Western

Utility Player
Luke Lawver, Missouri Southern