Neumann 5th in Pre-Season Poll :: The 2007 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship begins on Friday, May 4th at Bear Stadium in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The Knights begin conference play at Misericordia on Friday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m.

The 2007 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship begins on Friday, May 4th at Bear Stadium in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The Knights begin conference play at Misericordia on Friday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m.

March 20, 2007

Aston, Pa. - On March 14, the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference posted the pre-season polls ranking Neumann No. 5 and receiving 27 points in the conference. The Knights have a lot to prove from last season's 10 - 19 record which included losing 10 games by 1 run.

The Knights are looking to have a successful season with 8 seniors returning. Phil Kelly, Nick Lapetina, and Tim DeFilippis will be the three starting senior pitchers that will help Neumann on the mound. Senior Christopher Dascher, who was ranked 24^th in the NCAA for doubles per game will lead the Knights on offense.

The 2007 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship begins on Friday, May 4^th at Bear Stadium in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The Knights begin conference play at Misericordia on Friday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m.

2007 PAC Baseball Coaches' Pre-Season Poll

Institution (First Place vote) Points

Alvernia (6) 62

Gwynedd-Mercy 52

Wesley (1) 47

Arcadia 42

Neumann (1) 27

Marywood 25

Misericordia 19

Eastern 14