MASON CITY, Iowa – Sophomore NIACC first baseman Tyler Peterson has been named a Capital One Academic All-District choice by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Peterson entered last semester with a 3.32 GPA. This season, he finished with a .385 batting average, 37 RBI, 19 doubles, and zero errors in 55 starts. He is now eligible to earn Academic All-American honors.
At the district level, NIACC is grouped in the college division with NAIA schools and other junior colleges. NIACC is in district five, which covers Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Region V – College Division
Pitcher Matt Thomas WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY So. Brashear, Mo. 3.61 Physical Education
Pitcher Eddie Pantzlaff NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) Sr. Bettendorf, Iowa 3.59 Biology and Chemistry
Catcher Derek Fletcher WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY So. Moberly, Mo. 3.42 Sports Management
Infield Matt Negaard NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) Sr. Sioux City, Iowa 3.77 Biology-Health Professions
Infield Ryan Fraley ASHFORD UNIVERSITY So. Sioux City, Iowa 3.36 Natural Science
Infield Jacob Harrison WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY Jr. Fulton, Mo. 3.79 Exercise Science
Infield Bo Smith MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE Jr. Sioux City, Iowa 3.55 Business Administration
Infield Tyler Peterson NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE So. Eden Prairie, Minn. 3.32 Business
Outfield Travis Hanson MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE Jr. Sioux City, Iowa 3.96 Engineering Physics & Mathematics
Outfield Parker Jones PARK UNIVERSITY So. Independence, Mo. 3.72 Criminal Justice
Outfield Noah Bohlmann NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) Jr. Brandon, S.D. 3.88 Business/Finance/Economics
Designated Hitter Chris Dameron PARK UNIVERSITY Sr. Elsberry, Mo. 3.88 Business Administration
