Trio of Battling Bishops garner All-South Region accolades

Rocky Mount, NC - The North Carolina Wesleyan baseball program and head coach Charlie Long are pleased to announce that a trio of Battling Bishop seniors have earned All-South Region accolades for their performances during the 2009 season. Third baseman Zollie Woodlief was named to the Second Team, while centerfielder Luke Williford and starting pitcher Ben Moore garnered Third Team honors.  The three helped lead the Bishops to the 2009 USA South Regular Season Championship, Tournament Championship, and an NCAA Tournament berth.

Woodlief (left) led the team with a .360 batting average and nine homeruns this season. His 100 total bases also ranked first on the squad, while his 43 RBI were second best.  The All-Region nod is the first in Woodlief's career, and the award caps a 2009 season that saw him earn First-Team All-Conference, All-Tournament, and Academic All-Region honors.

Williford (right) was second on the team this season with a .345 batting average and first in RBI with 47.  He also led the team with 14 doubles, 29 stolen bases, and 43 runs scored.  Like Woodlief, this is Williford's first All-Region award.  The honor compliments his other 2009 achievements, including First Team All-Conference and All-Tournament accolades.

Moore (left) rounds out Wesleyan's All-Region picks after a solid 2009 campaign that saw him turn in a team-best 8-2 record on the mound and a 4.70 ERA.  Moore also led the squad in complete games (4) and innings pitched (74.2) en route to USA South Pitcher of the Year honors. This is the second consecutive All-Region award for the senior hurler, whose season was highlighted by being named the Most Valuable Player of the USA South Tournament.

Congratulations to all three athletes on their outstanding accomplishments!
 

Return to Baseball Main