South Mountain CC finishes runner-up in NJCAA championship

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

South Mountain CC finishes runner-up in NJCAA championship
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South Mountain Community College narrowly lost to Pearl River Community College, 4-3, in the NJCAA Division II Baseball World Series final held in Enid, Oklahoma, on May 30. The Cougars, who finished the season with a 52-18 record and were ACCAC Division II regular season champions for the third consecutive year, competed strongly throughout the tournament, averaging 9.5 runs per game. Coach Todd Eastin praised the team’s resilience and focus on player development. Four players were recognized as all-tournament selections, including standout pitcher Cody Stoller, who went 12-0 this season.

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  • South Mountain CC finished with a 52-18 overall record this season.
  • The NJCAA championship game ended with a score of 4-3 after 11 innings.
  • Cody Stoller had a 12-0 record and was a key contributor for SMCC.
  • Bobby Pierce Jr. led the team with a.337 batting average and six home runs.
  • The Cougars scored 76 runs across eight tournament games.
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The Cougars were the ACCAC Division II regular season champion for the third straight year, finishing 52-18 overall in 2026.

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