Lewis-Clark State College Athletics

In 1996, the Warriors went 53-11 and set a program record for most wins in a season at a neutral site with 14. The team hit .334 on the season while holding opponents to a .237 batting average. Jose Rijo-Berger led the team with a .390 average, followed by Art Baeza at .389. Matt Foran (9-2) and Matt Randel (8-0) led a strong pitching staff that had a 2.66 ERA.
 
The '96 Series was held in Sioux City, Iowa that year and the field consisted of only eight teams. The Warriors were the top seed but barely edged No. 8 seed Geneva 2-1. LC State then defeated Cumberland 9-4, St. Ambrose 3-1, and St. Thomas 4-2 to move into the championship game. The Warriors then claimed the title with a 9-0 win over St. Ambrose. In its five Series games, LC State only allowed eight runs. Baeza was selected as a NAIA First-Team All-American for the Warriors.
 
The '96 Series roster included position players Keith Habig, Tristan Fike, Ryan Wilson, Dave Schueller, Allen Jackson, Ethan Rodriguez, Trent Kies, Troy Silva, Bucky Jacobsen, Rijo-Berger, Baeza and Tyler Borup. Pitchers were Jason Ginoza, Carl Starks, Adam Huxhold, Randel, Foran, Tim Conklin, Fletcher Lee, Mike Megee, Frank Wheeler, and Randy Wilson.