By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, Ohio---The Owens Community College baseball team will begin Region XII tournament play on Wednesday, but the team received more good news today as two players earned All-Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) honors.

Charlie Sipe (Northrop/Fort Wayne, Ind.), a sophomore centerfielder, made the All-OCCAC team for the second straight year after hitting 26-for-79 (.329) in OCCAC play. He added 13 runs, five doubles, four triples, two home runs, 18 RBI, six walks and six stolen bases in league play, while leading the team in runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, RBI and stolen bases in league play.

"Charlie just gets it done offensively," said Owens Community College head baseball coach John Parisho. "Plus, he's able to track the baseball down in center. He's definitely been a bright spot for us this year."

Casey Gose (Genoa/Genoa, Ohio) also earned All-OCCAC honors as a freshman middle infielder. While seeing action primarily at second base, Gose went 24-for-77 (.312) in OCCAC play. He added 12 runs, three doubles, one triple, eight RBI, nine walks and one stolen base from the leadoff spot.

"Casey is always a spark plug guy for us," Parisho said. "He grinds out at bats, gets dirty, never quits and always works hard. That's Casey."

The Owens baseball team is 20-23 overall. They are fresh off a Sub-Region XII tournament championship, which included a thrilling 1-0 win over Vincennes University in the championship game. They will take on Mott Community College in the opening round of the Region XII tournament in Battle Creek, Mich. at 12 p.m. on Wednesday.