The Newberry College cheerleading squad took first place at the Cheersport Nationals competition at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. this past weekend.

In a field with NCAA Division I programs, the scarlet and gray stole the show and were in first place after day one of the competition. Newberry would never relinquish the lead and finished with a score of 794; 10 points better than second-place East Carolina University.

“I'm so proud of our girls,“ said head coach Kristen Regenscheit, “We prepared vigorously for this tournament and our girls’ hard work was rewarded.“

After Newberry and East Carolina, the field rounded out with third-place North Carolina State University, fourth-place University of North Carolina, fifth-place Clark Atlanta University, and sixth-place University of Florida orange.

“This was by far our best and cleanest performance at Cheersport,“ said program director Jessica DeWitt, “The dedication our team has shown this season paid off this weekend.“

The Newberry College cheerleading team will hit the mat again on March 7-8 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia.

Second Annual City Night at the Ballpark set for Monday

The City of Newberry and Newberry College baseball proudly present the second annual City Night at the Ballpark. Bring your entire family out to the Smith Road Complex on Monday at 7 p.m. for the Newberry College game against West Virginia State and receive complimentary admission by showing a current City of Newberry utility bill at the gate.

Not only will you receive complementary admission, but also a souvenir cup commemorating the night, which is good for a free cup of coffee or cocoa from the concession stand. The evening will include many exciting promotional contests and some of the best college baseball in the state.

If your child is interested in playing on a team this spring, the City of Newberry is hosting both youth baseball and softball leagues beginning in April. Registrations are due by Friday, Feb. 27. Registration forms are available online at www.cityofnewberry.com and at the Parks and Recreation office at 1328 College Street.

For additional information on the youth baseball and softball leagues please contact the City of Newberry at 803-321-1015.

For any additional information on this event please contact the Newberry College Ticket Office at 321-5101.

Softball takes doubleheader from Coker Cobras, 7-2 and 9-2

The Newberry College softball team extended its winning streak to six with a doubleheader sweep of Coker College, 7-2 and 9-2.

Amanda Huckestein (Port Charlotte, Fla.) and Kristen Hicks (Bamberg) continued their dominating ways on the mound as the duo combined to only allow two earned runs in the doubleheader as both claimed victories on the day. Huckestein, the reigning South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, pitched in both games as she improved her record to 3-0 on the season.

Newberry College men’s golf nabs

fifth-place finish

LAKELAND, Fla. - The Newberry College men’s golf team took fifth place after the final round of the 54-hole Matlock Collegiate Classic in Lakeland, Fla. on Tuesday.

The scarlet and gray wrapped up the third round with stroke total of 296 giving Newberry a full tournament score of 872, eight over par. Just three strokes separated Newberry from third-place University of West Florida.

The team champions of the Matlock Collegiate Classic was Clayton State University. With a six under par team performance, Clayton State is the first team to shoot under par at the Matlock since 1998.

Individually for Newberry, freshman Matthew Campbell (Rome, N.Y.) tied for fifth place with a three-round score of 212 (72-71-69) including a three under par performance yesterday. Campbell finished the tournament four under par.

Sophomore Ben Lown (North Augusta) completed play in a tie for 17th after a stroke total of 218 (70-72-76, +2).

Junior Brandon Burnside (North Augusta) racked up a 221 (72-73-76) and a five over par performance to tie for 26th.

Freshman Drew Falvey (Murrells Inlet) finished the tournament with a 234 (80-76-78, +16) over 56 holes and tied for 65th.

Sophomore Daniel Stanley (Inman) was disqualified after signing an incorrect scorecard in the second round, but still shot a 70 and a 75 in the first and third rounds respectively.

Courtesy of Newberry College Sports Information