Jason Decker	Matt Parks	Kodi Veale

Decker, a senior right-handed pitcher from Dover, Pa., was named to the Academic All-District IV First Team for the second straight year as one of only two pitchers named to each of the two teams. He was also an Academic All-District IV Second Team pick as a sophomore and went on to be named to the Academic All-America Second Team last season as a junior. This season, the former Dover High School standout has posted a 5-6 record with a 5.00 ERA and a team-leading six complete games. In 66.2 innings of work, he has struck out 47 batters and issued just 10 walks. As a Criminal Justice and Intercultural Studies double major, he has posted a perfect 4.00 grade point average in the classroom.

Parks, a junior infielder from Mount Vernon, Ohio, was named to the Academic All-District IV Second Team as four infielders were selected to each of the two teams. The former Mount Vernon High School product has compiled a .327 batting average with 12 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 28 RBI, and 40 runs scored as he has started in 49 games. He has stolen 10 bases in 11 attempts and has posted a .953 fielding percentage. An Integrated Math Education major, Parks has registered a 3.86 grade point average in the classroom.

Veale, a junior outfielder from Mount Vernon, Ohio, joined Parks on the Academic All-District IV Second Team as three outfielders were named to each of the two teams. The former Mount Vernon High School star has posted a .327 batting average with 12 doubles, a team-high four triples, three home runs, 36 RBI, and 45 runs scored while starting all 50 games. He has stolen 10 bases in 11 attempts and has posted a .981 fielding percentage with only two errors in 106 chances. A Biology and Exercise Studies double major, he has posted a 3.89 grade point average to date.

The Academic All-District IV College Teams consist of players from NCAA Division II and III and NAIA schools in Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Eligible student-athletes are nominated by their school’s sports information director and must have at least a 3.30 grade point average and be in their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Members of the Academic All-District IV First Team are then eligible for Academic All-America consideration.

MVNU is currently 31-19 overall. The Cougars will host Nyack (N.Y.) College in the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region best-of-three series starting on Thursday with a doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. at Cougar Field. The third game if necessary would be played at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The winner will receive an automatic berth into the NCCAA National Tournament in Mason, Ohio, that will take place on May 20-23. MVNU is the defending NCCAA national champion.