Baseball: Freedom OF Zach Newell Named AAA First Team All-State

(July 31, 2012) - Freedom High School rising senior Zach Newell has been named to the AAA baseball team by the Virginia High School Coaches Association after helping the Eagles to the state quarterfinals in the spring.

2012 VHSCA AAA Baseball All-State

Player of the Year: Josh Sborz, McLean.
Coach of the Year: Jody Rutherford, Lake Braddock.
First team
Pitchers: Josh Sborz, McLean, sr.; Michael Boyle, Deep Run, sr.;
Catcher: Luke Lowry, Cosby, sr.;
First base: Kyle Fairbanks, South County, sr.;
Second base: Kyle Morrison, Kellam, jr.;
Third base: Mac Caples, James River, jr.;
Shortstop: Brandon Lowe, Nansemond River, sr.;
Outfielders: Alex Gransback, Lake Braddock, jr.; Garrett Brooks, Western Branch, sr.; Zack Newell, Freedom, jr.;
Utility: Nethaniel Traugh, Riverbend, sr.;
Designated hitter: Ryan Yates, Halifax, jr.

Second team
Pitchers: Mitch Moynihan, Kellam, sr.; Nathan Kirby, James River, sr.;
Catcher: Red Dowdell, Yorktown, sr.;
First base: Ryan Blake, Hickory, sr.;
Second base: Bryan Miltenberger, Cosby, sr.;
Third base: Charley Cody, Great Bridge, so.;
Shortstop: Andrew Knizer, Hanover, sr.;
Outfielders: Daniel Whitaker, Yorktown, sr.; Kenner Berry, Atlee, jr.; Kyle Moore, Nansemond River, sr.; Utility: Dennis Mikush, Robinson, sr.;
Designated hitter: Mike Wharton, Lake Taylor, sr.