HomeLocal NewsBack in the Swing of Things: RLC baseball Kicks Off ’21 FridayBack in the Swing of Things: RLC baseball Kicks Off ’21 FridayFri, March 5, 2021 by WROY/WRUL Staff Back in the swing of things: RLC baseball kicks off ’21 FridayINA, Ill. (March 4, 2021) — First-year Head Coach Walker Bullington said the Rend Lake College baseball team is ready for the busy months ahead because of one simple reason — they get to play ball.“We’re going to play a lot of baseball in a short amount of time,” Bullington said. “We’ve got nine games in eight days, so it’s going to hit us quick. We’re just looking forward to getting out there and playing.”The Warriors open the season on Friday when they travel to Vincennes, Ind., for a meeting with the South Suburban College Bulldogs.Bullington said the season might be getting off to a late start because of COVID-19 restrictions, but those involved are simply grateful to get back in the swing of things. The last game Rend Lake played was almost a year ago on March 8 against Kankakee Community College.“It’s been tough for everybody,” he said. “I think the first thing is just getting to play. There are a lot of guys who haven’t played for a long time.”With a smaller roster than other area community colleges, Bullington said there will be ample opportunity for playing time.“There are a lot of guys who are going to get to see a lot of playing time,” Bullington said. “What is exciting is that in the first couple of weeks, we get to see what we have and the guys get to define their roles. As a team, we have to figure out where we are. I think we know what we are trying to do offensively and on the base paths and what our M.O. is on the mound.”Some of the leaders returning this season include shortstop Jase Felker, a sophomore from Princeton, Ky., and freshman outfielder Kyle Heatherington of Crystal Lake, Ill.“Jase is a switch hitter and he is going to go out there and lead by example,” he said. “Kyle is a quiet kid but he speaks up when he needs to. He is one of the hardest working kids I’ve ever coached. We’ve some guys on the mound who have some experience. We have some fresh faces in there as well.”Bullington said no matter how the season progresses, his Warriors will do whatever needs to be done and leave it all out on the field.“We are not going to back down for anybody,” he said. “We are going to be aggressive and go out and play some ball. I think people will respect and appreciate how hard we play and communicate with each other. I think it’s going to be a pretty fun brand of baseball.”Watch all the Warrior home games this season for free on the RLC YouTube channel.Rend Lake College 2021 Warriors Baseball RosterZaki Haj (0)Mitchell Gilman (2)Ty Ellis (3)Carlos Paredes Estrella (4)Ashton Smith (5)Jase Felker (6)Ethan Alexander (7)Nick Wimber (8)Anthony Patterson (9)Brandon Tucker (10)Billy Beckham (11)Aaron Agee (12)Dallas Glass (13)Gabe East (14)Frankie Barrett (15)Joey Selvaggio (16)Jorge Gonzalez (18)Kelby Golladay (19)Carson Shelton (20)Arlon Butts (22)Justin Clark (23)Korey Bunselmeyer (24)Carson Nicodemo (25)Jacob Ehling (26)Kyle Hetherington (27)Jayden Grzegorek (28)Sean Pettener (29)George De Leon (31)Hunter Thomas (32)Nick Compton (33)Weston Brockhouse (35)Bryant Miles (36)Tyler Butler (37)Rob Lindsay (38)Chrstopher Gory (39)Brady Schmitz (43)freshman Orland Park, Ill.freshman Willow Springs, Ill.sophomore Kennett, MOfreshman Fort Lauderdale, FLfreshman Du Quoin, Ill.sophomore Princeton, KYfreshman Oak Lawn, Ill.freshman Henderson, KYfreshman Clarksville, TNfreshman Louisville, KYfreshman Mt. Vernon, Ill.freshman Maroa, Ill.freshman Louisville, KYfreshman Princeton, KYfreshman Gillespie, Ill.freshman Frankfort, Ill.freshman Orlando, FLfreshman Decatur, Ill.freshman Monrovia, INfreshman Cadiz, KYfreshman Johnston City, Ill.freshman Ava, Ill.freshman Hartville, OHfreshman Kevil, KYfreshman Crystal Lake, Ill.freshman Kinmundy, Ill.freshman Hamilton, ONTfreshman Santo Domingo, DRfreshman Russel Springs, KYfreshman Goreville, Ill.freshman Mt. Vernon, Ill.freshman Mt. Washington, KYfreshman Benton, Ill.freshman Mississauga, ONTfreshman Woodridge, Ill.freshman St. Libory, Ill.Rend Lake College 2021 Warriors Baseball ScheduleMarch 5 at South Suburban College 3 p.m.March 6 at Olney Central College 2:30 p.m.March 6 at Vincennes University 5 p.m.March 8 home versus Parkland College 1 p.m.March 10 home versus Kankakee Community College 1 p.m.March 11 at Lake Land College noon and 2:30 p.m.March 13 home versus Lake Land College noon and 2:30 p.m.March 18 home versus Shawnee Community College noon and 2:30 p.m.March 20 at Shawnee Community College noon and 2:30 p.m.March 23 at Lindenwood University JV 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.March 25 at Olney Central College noon and 3 p.m.March 27 home versus Olney Central College noon and 3 p.m.April 1 at Wabash Valley College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 3 home versus Wabash Valley College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 6 home versus Mineral Area College 1 p.m.April 8 home versus John A. Logan College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 10 at John A. Logan College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 15 at Lincoln Trail College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 17 home versus Lincoln Trail College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 20 home versus Southeastern Illinois College noon and 3 p.m.April 22 at Southwestern Illinois College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 24 home versus Southwestern Illinois College noon and 2:30 p.m.April 27 at Southeastern Illinois College noon and 3 p.m.April 29 at Frontier Community College noon and 3 p.m.May 1 home versus Frontier Community College noon and 3 p.m.May 5 home versus Kaskaskia College noon and 3 p.m.May 7 at Kaskaskia College noon and 3 p.m.See more RLC sports coverage at www.rendlakewarriors.comSHARE NOWShare This Page