WSSU baseball team awarded athletic excellence
In above photo: The Winston-Salem State University baseball team received an honor from the City Council on Nov. 2. Chancellor Elwood Robinson holds the resolution. (Photo provided by Winston-Salem State University)
Special to The Chronicle
The Winston-Salem State University baseball team received a prestigious honor on Monday, Nov. 2, as the Winston-Salem City Council honored the team for athletic excellence in winning their fifth consecutive CIAA Baseball Championship last spring.
Councilman Derwin Montgomery, a 2010 WSSU graduate, presented the resolution to the WSSU contingent that included Chancellor Elwood Robinson, Director of Athletics Tonia Walker, head coach Kevin Ritsche and the current WSSU baseball team.
Mayor Allen Joines, along with the full city council, was on hand to congratulate and honor the five-time baseball champions.
“What an honor for these young men to be recognized for their hard work on and off the field,” said WSSU head baseball coach Kevin Ritsche. “The mission of the WSSU baseball team is to graduate champions who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics and community engagement. I’m thrilled that our team was honored by the city for their commitment to these values.
“Winning five consecutive championships is no easy feat no matter what division or conference you play in. These guys deserve the recognition for their amazing efforts.”
The 2016 WSSU baseball team will open the season on Friday, Feb. 5, when the Rams host Millersville University of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
