Kautz and Reynoso Named 2008 All-Americans

Cañada College baseball coach Tony Lucca has more than the Colts recent resurgence to be proud of. On Wednesday the skipper announced that designated hitter Max Kautz and sophomore third baseman Wade Reynoso were named 2008 JC All-Americans.

Kautz, also a sophomore, hit .366 overall with a league leading 12 homers and 55 RBI. Kautz also set a Colts record by hitting for the cycle — twice — in the same season.

The slick-fielding Reynoso hit .357 with 5 homers, 18 doubles and 42 RBI. Reynoso also hit three HRs in one game versus San Jose City College.

Kautz and Reynoso share another unique distinction. On April 19th against Cabrillo both men collected 6 hits in a game — breaking the single game record of 5 hits set by former Colts first baseman Tony Lucca, current Colts hitting coach Tony Gomes and three others.

Colts Mourn The Loss Of A Fallen Brother

God bless Anthony Giraudo - our teammate, our brother, our friend. We will never forget you.


Try To Understand

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear.
I opened my eyes and looked around,
But he did not appear.
He said:"Mom you've got to listen,
You've got to understand
God didn't take me from you, mom
He only took my hand.
When I called out in pain that night,
The instant that I died,
He reached down and took my hand,
And pulled me to His side.
He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain.
My body was hurt so badly inside,
I could never be the same.
My search is really over now,
I've found happiness within,
All the answers to my empty dreams
And all that might have been.
I love you all and miss you so,
And I'll always be nearby.
My body's gone forever,
But my spirit will never die.
And so, you must all go on now,
Live one day at a time.
Just understand-God did not take me from you,
He only took my hand."

Written by Susan R. George Shipman

State Playoffs - Cañada's Season Comes To An End With 14-5 Loss

Cañada's designated hitter Brett Kilburg went 3 for 3 with a sacrifice fly, yet the Colts were eliminated from the the State Playoffs by Sacramento City College 14-5.


Click here for game summary and box score.

State Playoffs - Cañada Drops Opener 7-3

In spite of suffering through kidney stones, Colts third baseman Wade Reynoso collected a pair of hits in the opener against Sacramento City College in Sacramento.

Click here for complete game summery and box score

Play-In Results Change Playoff Landscape - Colts Now Open In Sacramento

The Colts short jaunt down Hwy. 280 to conference neighbor West Valley for the first round of the State Playoffs took a 117 mile detour, all due to the results of the single elimination play-in games which took place on Tuesday afternoon. With #18 seed Lassen defeating #15 seed San Joaquin Delta 9-7, and #16 Santa Rosa going 10 innings to edge #17 seed Marin 8-7, the #14 seed Colts now find themselves with bags packed traveling to play #2 seed Sacramento City College on Friday at Union Stadium.

Click for directions to Union Stadium in Sacramento

For up-to-the-minute State Playoff results visit www.spincostats.com

Friday - 5/9

Baseball Nor-Cal Regional I Playoffs
#14 Canada College vs. #2 Sac City College @ 3pm

Saturday - 5/10

Baseball Nor-Cal Regional I Playoffs
#14 Canada College vs. #2 Sac City College @ 11am & *3:30pm (*if necessary)

KOLT Radio Interview - Mike Hernadez

KOLT Radio's own Mitch Juricich plays verbal catch with the Colts stellar lefty out of the pen - Mike Hernandez.

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KOLT Radio Interview - Corey Zirbes

Mitch Juricich interviews the #1 starting sophomore southpaw - Corey Zirbes.

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KOLT Radio Interview - Chris Davidson

The sophomore pitcher looks back on his past two years as a Colt with host Mitch Juricich.

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KOLT Radio Interview - Max Kautz

KOLT Radio's own man at the mic - Mitch Juricich - reviews the big year of sophomore slugger Max Kautz.

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KOLT Radios Interview - Roberto Gonzales

The melodious tones of Mitch Juricich are put to good use in this recent interview with the Colts outstanding sophomore pitcher - Roberto Gonzales.


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KOLT Radio Interview - Tony Damon

Our man Mitch Juricich sits down with the Colts hard-throwing sophomore - Tony Damon.


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KOLT Radio Interview - Ben Mauldin

Colts sophomore right-hander Ben Mauldin talks about his career with Mitch Juricich.


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KOLT Radio Interview - Jeff Outzen

The Colts soph first baseman gives the scoop to KOLT radio's own Mitch Juricich.


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KOLT Radio Interview - Dan Camou

Mitch Juricich gets behind the dish with Colts sophomore catcher Dan Camou.


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KOLT Radio Interview - Kenny Turner

Mitch Juricich chats about the nuances of the keystone with Colts sophomore second-sacker Kenny Turner.


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KOLT Radio Interview - Wade Reynoso

Mitch Juricich catches up with the Colts sophomore third baseman.


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12 CAÑADA COLTS EARN ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS

On Monday night, 12 players from the Cañada College baseball team were selected for Coast North All-Conference recognition. Wade Reynoso, Max Kautz and Dan Camou were unanimous First Team Coast North All-Conference choices. Joining them on the First Team were infielder Kenny Turner and pitcher Corey Zirbes.


1st Team Coast North All-Conference

Wade Reynoso Inf. .357 / 18 2B / 7 HR / 42 RBI
Max Kautz DH .366 / hit for the cycle twice / 12 HR / 55 RBI
Corey Zirbes P 7-1 / 2.22 ERA / 42 K
Dan Camou C .295 / 37 RBI
Kenny Turner Inf. .369 / 38-41 Stolen Base Attempts


2nd Team Coast North All-Conference

Mike Hernandez P 2-2 / 2 Saves
Tony Damon P 2-1 / 4 Saves
Ben Edelstein OF .308
Mike Watkins OF .299
Eric Herrera Inf. .324
Brian Marblestone OF .276
Jeff Outzen 1B .286

Cañada Makes State Playoffs - Open Friday at West Valley

On the basis of it's 25-14-1 overall record and third place finish in the Coast North Conference, the Cañada College Colts earned the #14 seed in the Northern California State Playoffs - and will open play on Friday against #3 seed West Valley. With the #14 seed, the Colts avoid the single elimination play-in games - which this season will pit #18 Lassen against #15 San Joaquin Delta, and #17 Marin at #16 Santa Rosa.

The 1st Round is a best of three, with games taking place at West Valley College. The Colts split their regular season series 1-1 against WVC. Game times to be announced.

Colts Can't Match Mission's Bats - Fall In Regular Season Finale 12-11

Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Cañada 0 0 2 1 3 0 1 1 3 11 9 2
Mission 5 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 12 9 3

Winning Pitcher: Ratliff
Losing Pitcher: Hernandez

Multiple Hits
Cañada: 2 hits - Edelstein, Camou
Mission: 3 hits - Beyah; 2 hits: Bryan, Okamoto, Jimenez

Extra Base Hits

Cañada: 2b - Turner, Kautz, Edelstein(2)
Mission: HR - Okamoto, Jimenez. 2b: Bryan, Beyah, Okamoto

Multiple RBI

Cañada: 2RBI - Turner, Kautz, Edelstein
Mission: 4RBI - Jimenez. 3RBI - Okamoto