Rowland Recieves National Award
Oct 22, 2015Former RCC Eagle’s Out Fielder Kyle Rowland of Reidsville was named to the 2015 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams for NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III.
The NJCAA Division III Gold Glove Team includes Pitcher Kyle Kadlub of Danville, VA; Catcher Derek Clemons of Tyler, TX; First Baseman Jacob Bruner of Mesabi Range, MN; Second Baseman Taylor Christopher of Rochester, MN; Third Baseman Mitch Spille of Montgomery, MD; Short Stop Ryley Warnock of Northern Essex, MA; Out Fielders Memo Martinez of Mesabi Range, MN and Ron Sessler of Joliet, IL.
Selections were made by each division’s respective sport committee. Rowland was a team leader and his performance as left fielder for RCC Eagles Men’s Baseball Team won the recognition.
“Receiving the award is a huge honor for me since only 9 baseball players are recognized across the country, explained Rowland. “I am proud of my time on the field at RCC and I definitely recommend enrolling at RCC after high school. Attending community college is the way to go.”
Rowland is a 2013 graduate of Reidsville High School and is currently attending Appalachian State University majoring in physical education. He plans to teach and coach after graduation.
