Dawn Ray of Sunshine

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[Dawn Ray of Sunshine @barbreedawn]

Very proud of @TrippRay2 ! #committed Let's gooooooo! #saluqipride

[Tripp Ray @TrippRay2]

Excited to be a part of @SWTenn_BSB in 2024. #Committed @CoachEScho @BCHS_Baseball @EasleyBaseballC

[Dawn Ray of Sunshine @barbreedawn]

@MattK8A Congrats!!! Amazing news!

[Dawn Ray of Sunshine @barbreedawn]

@SWTenn_BSB @DingerJUCO @ScoutConnectBB @TCCAAsports Go get em boys!!!!

[Jonathan Walsh @John__Walsh25]

Uncommitted JUCO UTL @SWTenn_BSB - End of Season Stats

*2nd Team All Conference OF*

.374/.486/.611
74 Hits (30 XBH - 6 HR, 19 2B, 5 3B)
80 Runs
31 SB
45 RBI
41:23 - BB:K Ratio (6 HBP)

@CoachEScho @Wayjjr @WyattMcKnight28 @CrosBrosRecruit @2YearBaseball @PB_JUCO @TennesseeJuco

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

We are very appreciative of these group of sophomores, who won more games than any other class in the 54 year history of Saluqi Baseball!

Here is a thread of all 15 guys that will be moving on to the next step in their journey.

#SaluqiPride

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

COMMITTED ✔️

Congratulations to Tripp Ray on his commitment to Georgia Gwinnett College!

@TrippRay2 | @GGC_Baseball

#SaluqiPride

[John Varlas @johnvarlas]

Wow. Former Briarcrest standout Jaye Nash is heading to UConn. Good for him!

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

2026 was another outstanding year for the Saluqis... here are some numbers that tell the story & accomplishments of this year's group.

Stay tuned in the near future, as we will highlight the careers of our 15 sophomores (Winningest class in program history)!

#SaluqiPride

[Tennessee Community College Athletic Association @TCCAAsports]

Baseball Final
5/7
TCCAA / Region 7 Tournament

Southwest TN. 12
Dyersburg St. 2

@SWTenn_BSB @DSCCAthletics @DSCCBaseball

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

Saluqis fight to play another day with a decisive run-rule victory this evening, final score:

Southwest 12
Dyersburg St. 2

W - Paul Brignole (10-2)
CG / 6 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 6 K

Ben Smith
HR (9) / 3 RBI (41)

Tripp Ray
2-3 / 2 2B / 2 RBI

Matthew Bright
2-2 / 2B / 2 RBI

We advance to take on Chattanooga State tomorrow at 2:00!

#SaluqiPride

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

🧹 🧹 🧹

Saluqis (27-19, 17-7 TCCAA) finish the weekend sweep, final score:

Southwest 9
Chattanooga St. 6

W - Scotty Young (3-2)
SV - Troy O’Keefe (3)

Tripp Ray
1-4 / Grand Slam HR (12) / 4 RBI (42)

Brady Cooper
2-5 / HR (10) / RBI (41)

Dylin Walters
2-4 / 2 RBI (34)

Back in action this Tuesday vs. Three Rivers at @USAStadium!

#SaluqiPride

[Dawn Ray of Sunshine @barbreedawn]

@JalenRose @jepstein68 You've always been one of my faves, @JalenRose and this underscores one of the many reasons!

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

Saluqis (23-17, 13-6 TCCAA) win game 1, final score:

Southwest 5
Dyersburg St. 1

W - Paul Brignole (7-1)
SV - Ayden McGee (1)

Brady Cooper
1-2 / HR (9) / 3 RBI

Tripp Ray
2-4 / HR (11) / RBI

Game 2 coming up at 1:45!

#SaluqiPride

[Southwest Tennessee Baseball @SWTenn_BSB]

𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 & 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄

With 3 more Home Runs in today’s doubleheader, the 2026 Saluqis have set the single season team record, surpassing the record set by last year’s team (63)!

#SaluqiPride

[Sylvan Lake Gulls @SylvanLakegulls]

Currently, here is our roster of Gulls making their way back to the Nest! Stay tuned for the unveiling of new player signings starting this Wednesday - we're excited to introduce you to the fresh faces joining our team.

#Gulls2026

[National Baseball Recruiting @NatlBBRecruit]

Home-run Leaders 💣
@JucoPipeline @Juco_Spotlight @jucoroute @2YearBaseball @tnballplayers

[Tennessee Community College Athletic Association @TCCAAsports]

Congratulations to the @TCCAAsports / Region 7 Baseball Pitcher of the Week, Southwest TN's Paul Brignole! This Saluqis freshman had a big performance with his 9 inning CG to get the conference win. Paul allowed only 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 6. @SWTenn_BSB

[Sylvan Lake Gulls @SylvanLakegulls]

The Gulls welcome back two big bats for the 2026 season. Cooper Ciesielski joins us from Southeastern University and Tripp Ray returns from Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Welcome back to the Lake, boys!

[Tripp Ray @TrippRay2]

Halfway Point- JUCO SOPH C/1B
@SWTenn_BSB @CoachEScho @WyattMcKnight28

.338/.458/.779
HR: 10
2B: 4
RBI: 34
@PB_JUCO @2YearBaseball

[Dawn Ray of Sunshine @barbreedawn]

@JD_Donaldson7 @TopShelf_Steph @HunterKendall44 @M_White03 @NickSmith_W @MattWilsonDPP @drm_12 @WillGilchrist5 @DBowman901 @CoachSpenceOBU @Coach_QuinJones @CoachFrancis_HU @RobbyDonaldson @Football_BCS Keep working JD!

[Dawn Ray of Sunshine @barbreedawn]

Let's go @SWTenn_BSB Saluqis!