The College of Southern Nevada Coyotes are set to take the field at the JUCO World Series presented by Alpine Bank in Grand Junction, Colorado. Coming off an extraordinary season, the Coyotes are poised to showcase their talent and determination on the national stage.

Season Success and Path to the Series After a stellar regular season where the Coyotes clinched the Scenic West Athletic Conference with an impressive 26-3 record, they continued their dominant run through the postseason. They claimed the Region 18 Baseball Tournament title, overpowering #17 Salt Lake Community College. The Coyotes didn't stop there; they went on to conquer the Western District tournament, defeating the #13 ranked Pima College Aztecs and South Mountain twice to earn their place in the World Series. Now, with a formidable 51-10 record, the Coyotes enter the tournament as the ninth seed.

Team Highlights and Key Players The Coyotes have excelled in the wood bat Scenic West Conference, with sophomore catcher Tyman Long leading the charge with 11 home runs. The team's aggressive strategy has resulted in 125 stolen bases, and a collective batting average of .319 underscores their offensive capabilities. Freshman infielder Brady Ballinger has been particularly impressive, hitting .437 with 59 RBI and 28 doubles.

On the mound, Lucas Boesen boasts a 9-1 record across 17 starts, including a complete-game shutout. He has amassed 112 strikeouts and only 45 walks in 71.2 innings, demonstrating his ability to control the game and keep opponents at bay.

Opening Game and Opponents The Coyotes will open their tournament campaign against Northwest Florida State, the No. 2 seed from the South Atlantic District, holding a record of 36-13. Their lineup features strong hitters like Cayden Gaskin and Colby Jones, and shortstop Kendrey Maduro, who leads with 13 home runs. On the pitching side, freshman right-hander Mack Estrada has an impressive record of 8-1 and a 4.17 ERA, showcasing his strikeout ability with an average of 10.17 strikeouts per 9 innings.

Tournament Details and Coverage The JUCO World Series will take place from May 25 to June 1. The Coyotes are scheduled to play their first game on Saturday, May 25th at 3:00 PM. Fans can follow the action live on ESPN+, with additional radio coverage provided by 1340 The TEAM, and live stats available for those following from afar.

For more information on the tournament and to keep up with all the action, visit www.jucogj.org. Tune in to support the Coyotes as they battle for national honors and aim to bring the championship title back to Southern Nevada. Let's rally behind our team—Go Coyotes!