Kellogg Community College baseball team, ranked No. 3 nationally, swept Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the postseason, winning 11-0 and 10-2. KCC advances to the Great Lakes District Tournament championship round on May 14.
Key points
Kellogg CC baseball swept Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Scores were 11-0 and 10-2 in the postseason
KCC advances to the Great Lakes District Tournament championship
KCC's overall record is now 45-6
KCC is ranked No. 3 in the NJCAA Division II poll
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BATTLE CREEK - Kellogg Community College lived up to its national ranking and rolled through the first stage of the postseason with a sweep of Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Bailey Park in Battle Creek on Thursday, May 7.
KCC, ranked No. 3 in the country, beat Kalamazoo Valley 11-0 in the first game of the Region XII first-round tournament doubleheader and won the second game 10-2. Winning the best-of-3 first round series, KCC advances to the Great Lakes District Tournament championship round at Jackson College on May 14.
The two victories takes KCC's record to 45-6 overall as the Bruins have steadily climbed in recent weeks in the rankings to be counted as one of the elite junior college baseball teams in the country, sitting at No. 3 in the latest National Junior College Athletic Association Division II poll.
Kellogg players celebrate a home run by sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Caleb Kidd pitches during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Tylor Morehouse reaches first base during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Q&A
What were the scores of Kellogg CC's games against Kalamazoo Valley?
Kellogg CC won the first game 11-0 and the second game 10-2.
When is the next game for Kellogg Community College baseball?
Kellogg Community College baseball will play in the Great Lakes District Tournament championship round on May 14.
What is Kellogg CC's overall record after the postseason sweep?
Kellogg CC's overall record improved to 45-6 following the sweep of Kalamazoo Valley.
What national ranking does Kellogg CC baseball currently hold?
Kellogg CC baseball is currently ranked No. 3 in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II poll.
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Kellogg sophomore Payton Bookwalter scores a home run during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg freshman Cayden Nieto hits the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Caleb Kidd pitches during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Cayden Nieto catches a pitch during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg players celebrate in the dugout during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Ricky Hamm throws the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Tylor Morehouse catches the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Gavin Engelsman rounds third base during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Daniel Calhoun runs for second base during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Jake Stickler hits the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Jake Kucharczyk throws the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Gavin Engelsman throws to sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg players return to the dugout during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Jake Stickler throws the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg sophomore Jake Kucharczyk steps up to bat during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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No. 3 Kellogg CC baseball continues to dominate in the postseason
Kellogg players celebrate a home run by sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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No. 3 Kellogg CC baseball continues to dominate in the postseason
Kellogg players celebrate a home run by sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Caleb Kidd pitches during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg sophomore Tylor Morehouse reaches first base during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg sophomore Payton Bookwalter scores a home run during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg freshman Cayden Nieto hits the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg sophomore Caleb Kidd pitches during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg sophomore Cayden Nieto catches a pitch during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg players celebrate in the dugout during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Ricky Hamm throws the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Tylor Morehouse catches the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Gavin Engelsman rounds third base during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Daniel Calhoun runs for second base during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Jake Stickler hits the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Jake Kucharczyk throws the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg sophomore Gavin Engelsman throws to sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg players return to the dugout during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Kellogg sophomore Jake Stickler throws the ball during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Photos: Kellogg Community College Baseball vs. Kalamazoo Valley
Kellogg sophomore Jake Kucharczyk steps up to bat during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
"We've been ranked high in previous years, top five. But being No. 3 is getting into different territory. That's a testament to these guys showing up every day. They go out and win each pitch and now they've gone out and won 41 of the last 42 games and that's pretty impressive," KCC coach Eric Laskovy said.
KCC received dominant pitching performances in both games. Sophomores Caleb Kidd and Joshua Midbo earned the wins.
Kellogg players celebrate a home run by sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Kellogg players celebrate a home run by sophomore Jake Stickler during a game against Kalamazoo Valley at C.O. Brown Stadium on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
"The scores probably don't reflect how well Kalamazoo Valley has been playing. But we brought our 'A' game," Laskovy said. "We are a team that's been playing pretty good. We got good pitching today from a couple of sophomores and that set the tone. Our offense did an outstanding job and we got some good defense."
