DUBUQUE, IA --- League leaders in a number of their respective categories, Concordia ballplayers Andrew Brooks and Shayne O'Connell have been named River Valley League Co-Freshmen of the Year, it was announced this week.

DUBUQUE, IA --- Concordia infielder Michael Mendoza received his second honor of the summer when he was named the River Valley League Hitter of the Week after hitting .500 (11-for-22) with four doubles, a triple and eight RBI in last week's action.