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Cy Young

Pitcher · Cleveland Spiders

Born Denton True Young on an Ohio farm, he earned his famous nickname "Cy" after a scout remarked that his blistering fastball destroyed grandstand fences like a "cyclone." He debuted with the Cleveland Spiders in 1890, rapidly dominating the league by winning 36 games with a 1.93 ERA by his third season.

Derek Braak

Midfield · Grand Haven Buccaneers

Profile Overview School: Grand Haven High School (Grand Haven, MI) Team: Buccaneers Position: Midfielder / Forward Key Traits: High work rate, tactical intelligence, and a strong offensive instinct that made him a consistent scoring and playmaking threat in the state of Michigan. Team Record: Led Grand Haven to a District Championship during his senior season (part of a dominant run where he won three district titles in his high school career).

Derek Braak

Midfield · Cedarville Soccer

Career Summary A dynamic, clutch offensive threat, Derek Braak anchored the Yellow Jackets' attack across a stellar four-year collegiate career. After breaking out on the G-MAC Freshman Team, Braak developed into one of the region's premier finishers. He exploded for a team-high 11 goals as a junior, specializing in late-game heroics and postseason tallies. Braak capped off his elite legacy by leading Cedarville through a dominant senior campaign, earning G-MAC Offensive Player of the Year honors and cementing his place as an NCCAA All-American. College Bio Highlights 2018 (Senior): G-MAC Offensive Player of the Year | All-G-MAC First Team | Anchored the Yellow Jackets' front line to cap off a premier 4-year varsity career. 2017 (Junior): Led team in scoring (11 G, 1 A, 23 PTS) | NCCAA All-America Third Team | Midwest Region First Team | 4 Game-Winning Goals. 2016 (Sophomore): 2nd on team in scoring (5 G, 2 A, 12 PTS) | NCCAA Midwest Region Second Team | Netted game-winner in NCCAA Regional First Round. 2015 (Freshman): Played 20 matches (9 starts) | Netted 2 goals vs. Trevecca | G-MAC Freshman Team selection. Pre-Cedarville: 3x District Champion at Grand Haven HS | Muskegon Chronicle Dream Team | Michigan State Cup & Region II Champion with Alliance FC

Joel Twinem

Midfield · Cedarville University

Senior Season: Capped off a stellar career by starting all 22 matches, ranking second on the team in scoring with 11 points on four goals and three assists. He captured consecutive G-MAC Athlete of the Week honors late in the year, which included scoring two first-half goals in a 4-1 G-MAC Tournament victory over Kentucky Wesleyan. For his standout performance, he was voted to the All-G-MAC First Team, the All-Ohio Division II Team, the NCCAA All-America Third Team, and received the prestigious Pete & Joyce Reese Award. Junior Season: Played in all 21 matches with 19 starts, tying for fifth on the club in scoring with three goals and one assist (7 points). He netted critical goals in victories over Mercyhurst, Trevecca, and Ohio Valley, and delivered the crucial assist on the equalizer during the G-MAC Championship game before converting his penalty kick in the shootout victory. His performance in the classroom earned him a selection to the G-MAC Academic Team. Sophomore Season: Appeared in 19 matches with 17 starts, finishing fourth on the team in scoring with five goals and two assists (12 points). He earned a spot on the G-MAC Second Team and was named to the G-MAC Academic Team. Freshman Season: Made an immediate impact by appearing in all 20 contests, scoring five goals—including a two-goal performance in the G-MAC semifinals—and adding an assist for 11 points.

Joshua Miller

Defenseman · Jefferson Jaguars

Senior Defenseman and alternate captain. Point totals on the season nearly equaled penalty minutes.