Posts by Maggie Shadburn
Senior Spotlight: Alex Lewis
The Barons are excited to honor our 2020 Seniors! Joining the Barons in the fall of 2019, Alexander Lewis finishes his high school baseball career with the Barons. Lewis has played baseball for most of his life. He has also worked part time while completing his senior year. Through baseball and working, he has learned the…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Chad English
The Barons are excited to honor our 2020 Seniors! A multi-sport athlete, Chad English joined the Barons in 2019 as a second baseman. Chad quickly became part of the Barons family. In his words: My name is Chad English and I attend Old Suwanee Christian school in Buford, Georgia. I started playing with the Gwinnett…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Jimmy Martens
The Barons are excited to honor our 2020 Seniors! Jimmy Martens joined the Barons as a sophomore. He’s been a short stop and a right handed pitcher. His thoughts: A goalie turned shortstop. My love of sports began at the age of four when my parents signed me up to play soccer. At the age…
Read MoreSenior Spotlight: Rick Haller
The Barons are excited to honor our 2020 Seniors! Rick Haller joined the Greater Gwinnett Christian Barons baseball program as a freshman. He has been an encouragement to his teammates over the years. In Rick’s words: I have always loved baseball, first playing when I was four years old. I hope to be involved in…
Read MoreDreslinksi After the Barons
Another alumnus of the Greater Gwinnett Christian Barons is continuing the game in college. Joseph (Joe) Dreslinki came south every Spring to play for the Barons. Dreslinki started in the spring of 2015 with the GGC Barons and returned for five seasons. In order to maintain his homeschool status and play baseball, Joe chose to travel from…
Read More2019 GICAA Honors
Four Barons players were named to the 2019 GICAA Division II-AA All-State Team. These players showed exemplary performance throughout the season. Seniors Joe Dreslinksi and David Walker from the Varsity team. Both seniors had impressive seasons, showed leadership on the field, and are now playing in college. From the JV team, sophomore Graham Adams finished…
Read MoreDavid Walker’s Post Barons Success
September 10, 2019 After his final season in the spring of 2019, Barons alumnus David Walker has been blessed to continue playing the wonderful game of baseball. This past summer he joined the Sunbelt League, a collegiate summer league here in Georgia. After a couple short weeks in the prospect division, he was invited to…
Read MoreAll State Players
Congrats to the following players for making the 2019 GICAA Division II-AA All State Team. Graham Adams, Sophomore Joe Dreslinski, Senior Andrew Shadburn, Freshman David Walker, Senior The following players received honorable mention. Chad English, Junior Owin Gunyon, Sophomore Brandon Nugue, Senior Well done, gentlemen!
Read MoreStrong Finish to 2019 GICAA Season for The Barons
Marietta, GA The Greater Gwinnett Christian Barons faced The Kings Academy in a series of three games to decide the 2019 GICAA division II State Champions. The series was played Tuesday May 15th and Wednesday May 16th, 2019. Game 1: Barons 6- Kings Academy 5 The Barons took a late lead to win game 1.…
Read MoreBarons to State Playoff Finals
McDonough, GA The Barons emerged victorious in the GICAA Division II state playoff semi-finals against New Creation Christian Academy. The Barons lost game one of the double header on Friday night 1-3. Game two was won with a score of 0-15. After the split, the teams met again on Saturday, May 4th to determine who…
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