Trent Abrego: Roncalli grad Christian Cox inducted into SD High School Baseball Hall of Fame

Trent Abrego, Aberdeen News
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Trent Abrego Business reporter
Trent Abrego Business reporter

Aberdeen native Christian Cox has been inducted into the South Dakota High School Baseball Association Hall of Fame.

In 2009, while playing for the Aberdeen Smittys as a sophomore, Cox was named to the All-Region 2 and all-state teams as a pitcher. He was undefeated on the season. He is one of the Smittys best players in recent history.

After two years at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, Cox went on to play at the University of Nebraska for two years, where he was an outfielder and pitcher and made the Academic All-Big Ten Team.

In 2014, his first season as a Cornhusker, Cox played in 38 games, getting 68 plate appearances and batting .300. In his second season, he batted .147. In his time at Nebraska, he also pitched 1.2 innings, giving up an earned run.

More: Minor League Baseball: Aberdeen's Christian Cox picks up win for W.Va. team

After two seasons in Omaha, Cox headed to West Virginia to play with the Bluefield Blue Jays, a rookie affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. That was in summer 2015. He pitched a total of two-thirds of an inning in two games. Later that summer, Cox went on to play in the Frontier League with the Evansville Otters. He would make two appearances, pitching an inning without allowing a hit, run or walk.

During the 2016 season, Cox would land with the Vancouver Canadiens, making one appearance with the short-season Class A team. He tossed an inning, allowing two hits and a run. Later that season, he returned to the rookie team in Bluefield, pitching 24 innings while allowing 22 hits and 11 earned runs, finishing with a 4.13 earned-run average.

More: •BASEBALL: Cox selected to All-American team at national tourney

Other members of this year's South Dakota High School Baseball Association Hall of Fame class include:

  • Adam Sudbeck, Parkston

  • Zach Weber, Flandreau

  • Sam Lind, Sioux Falls Roosevelt

  • Ryan Hander, Sioux Falls Lincoln

  • Logan Landon, Sioux Falls Lincoln

  • Brett Mogen, Dell Rapids

  • Landon Badger, Pierre

  • Bert Ready, Bennet County

  • Bob Needles, West Central

  • The Brookings Bobcats teams of 2015-2016

Hole in one at Moccasin Creek

During the Patrons Club Tournament May 14, Jeff Grobe carded a hole in on at Moccasin Creek Country Club.

He used a six iron to ace the 17th hole, according to information from the club.

Holt resigns at Presentation College

After one season with the program, Stan Holt has resigned as men's basketball coach at Presentation College to pursue other opportunities. He led the Saints to a 13-15 record.

Before coming to Aberdeen, Holt worked at Oklahoma City University and Langston University, where he compiled a 144-53 career record.

Warner's Hannahs commits to Pensacola Christian College

Trekk Hannahs, a graduate of Warner High School, is headed to Florida to play men's basketball at Pensacola Christian College. The Eagles are a part of the National Christian College Athletic Association.

NAHL teams move, Robertson Cup under way

There will be some changes in the North American Hockey League next season.

Earlier this year, the league announced that the Minnesota Magicians, who have been based in Richfield, Minn., are moving across the Mississippi River to Wisconsin.

The new team, Wisconsin Windigo, will play in Eagle River, Wis., and will join the Midwest Division.

The Jamestown (N.Y.) Rebels are also on the move. Next season, they'll play in the Philadelphia suburb of Washington Township, N.J., according to a news release from the league. They will remain in the East Division.

Robertson Cup schedule

The pairings have been set for the NAHL Robertson Cup National tournament this weekend in Blaine, Minn. The best-of-three semifinal series started Friday and continue Saturday and, if needed, Sunday.

Saturday's games

  • No. 1 St. Cloud vs. No. 4 Anchorage, 4:30 p.m.

  • No. 2 New Jersey vs. No. 3 New Mexico, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday's games, if necessary

  • Anchorage vs. St. Cloud, 3 p.m.

  • New Mexico vs. New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Tuesday

  • National championship game, 7 p.m.

NAHL announces officiating initiative

With hopes to recruit, develop and advance on-ice officials, the NAHL is launching an initiative that is a collaborative effort between the NAHL family of leagues and the USA Hockey Officiating Program.

In a news release, the league mentioned a decrease "in the number of on-ice officials ... So the initiative is being implemented to incentivize former hockey players to take their next shift as an on-ice official," NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld said.

Those interested in joining the Next Shift Initiative can apply at NAHL website.

Indian Relay Horse Races scheduled for June 18, 19

For the third time in as manual years, the Mobridge Rodeo Association is set to host the Indian Relay Horse Races at the Mobridge Rodeo Grounds.

There will be teams from around the country competing with $30,000 up for grabs, according to a news release.

Races include a men's relay, a women's relay, a 17-and under junior relay, a Maiden Race, a Warrior's Race, a Chief's Race, Consolation Riders and a Pony Relay. The finals are scheduled for June 19.

Races start at 2 p.m. June 18 and 1 p.m. June 19. General admission for each day is $15, or a two-day pass is available for $25. Children 12 and under will be admitted for $5.

This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: Christian Cox from Aberdeen Roncalli selected into SD Baseball HOF