SteepleCats Sign A Freshman Battery For 2007

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The North Adams SteepleCats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League announce the signings of Nick McCully, a 5’11” right handed pitcher out of Coastal Carolina, and Dillon Guillory, a 6’1” catcher from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. McCully, a true freshman from Lakeland, Florida, came to nationally ranked #15 Coastal Carolina in very high regard, and has lived up to the hype early in his collegiate career. The righty has posted a very impressive 2.37 ERA to go along with 19 strikeouts in 19 innings pitched over seven college appearances. He has shown great control on the hill, allowing opponents a meager .208 batting average and issuing just six walks through April 8. McCully collected a win as a weekday starter against UNC Wilmington back on March 13, going five innings, striking out nine, and allowing no earned runs. "He is possibly the most complete pitcher to come here as a freshman in my 10 years at CCU,” said Chanticleers head coach Gary Gilmore. “He will make an immediate impact on our pitching staff at the top end." McCully, who earned first team All-State honors following his junior year at Santa Fe Catholic, hit .462 at the plate while compiling a 1.07 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 65 innings on the hill as a junior. As a junior he recorded over 100 strikeouts. He was named team most valuable player for all four years of high school, two-time selection as 1st Team All-State in 2005 and 2006, three-time selection to the 1st Team All-County team, and selected to the Youth National Trials Team. In addition to his many accolades, he was selected as Captain of the baseball for three years. His favorite athletic moment was pitching a complete game victory in the Regional Championship to advance to the state championship as senior. “Coastal’s analysis was right on. He’s a true freshman having a major impact for the 14th ranked program in the nation. There are not many freshmen that have the talent and maturity to accomplish what he has done this year. He’s a competitor and someone who will be a key piece of the starting rotation once he arrives in North Adams after a run at the College World Series,” said General Manager Sean McGrath. Guillory, another true freshman, hopes to add his name to North Adams’ impressive list of players from Louisiana-Lafayette. Following most recently Jeffries Tatford and Devery Van De Keere, Guillory, who makes his home in Scott, Louisiana, will add catching depth for the SteepleCats this summer. The switch-hitting backstop, who was red-shirted this year for the Ragin’ Cajuns, garnered a plethora of post-season awards during his senior year at Teurlings Catholic High School, including first team All-State and All-District MVP honors. He was a five-year letterman on the baseball team, three-time selection to the 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, and was selected to participate in the Louisiana State All-Star Game. He was also named to the prestigious Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA) All-Star team. “Dillon was red-shirted because the starting catcher will be a top five round draft pick. Dillon is next in line to be the starting catcher for the next three years. In fact, they didn’t decide to red-shirt Dillon until the last second. I fact, he still travels with the team and if the starting catcher ever has a major injury Dillon would most likely lose his red-shirt year and start for the rest of the year,” said McGrath. “Dillon is an excellent defensive catcher who is expected to keep base runners from thinking about stealing. He’s a big kid who will hit once he settles into game competition again.” The 2007 season is expected to be a very memorable year for the SteepleCats. For the first time in history, the North Adams will host the 2007 NECBL All-Star Game on Sunday, July 22. Festivities will include an All-Star gala luncheon, home run derby contest, and other special activities and events throughout the evening. The prestigious Team USA baseball team will be returning to North Adams to play the SteepleCats on Wednesday, June 20. The last time the two hooked up was on June 11, 2003 a game highlighted by Scott Chambers’ memorable performance striking out twelve batters in six innings. The SteepleCats will play their home opener on June 7th, 2007 against their Berkshire County rivals, the Pittsfield Dukes. Game time is 7pm at Joe Wolfe Field with gates open at 6pm. For more information, visit www.steeplecats.com
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BVNA Nurses Raise Funds for Berkshire Bounty

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nursing Association members of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association raised $650 to help with food insecurity in Berkshire County.
 
The nurses and health-care professionals of BVNA have given back to the community every holiday season for the last three years. The first year, they adopted a large family, raised money, bought, wrapped and delivered the gifts for the family. Last year, they sold raffle tickets and the money raised went to the charitable cause of the winner. 
 
This year, with food insecurity as a rising issue, they chose to give to Berkshire Bounty in Great Barrington.
 
They sold raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of two items: A lottery ticket tree or a gift certificate tree, each worth $100. They will be giving the organization the donation this month.
 
Berkshire Bounty seeks to improve food security in the county through food donations from retailers and local farms; supplemental purchases of healthy foods; distribution to food sites and home deliveries; and collaborating with partners to address emergencies and improve the food system. 
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