The 2017 reigning conference batting king Noel (.415 last year) enjoyed a strong week at the dish with a 10-for-17 line, four multi-hit games and four extra-base hits.
The Pioneers played six games, including a win against incoming Great Midwest member institution Tiffin, a doubleheader against Wheeling Jesuit and a three-game conference series vs. Findlay.
Noel is the battery mate for one of the best pitching staff units in the league with lefty Roscoe Blackburn and righty Joshua Hurford headlining a talented group of arms. He started five of his six games at catcher this week.
Noel recorded six RBI and scored six runs to help the Malone offensive cause while drawing three walks.
In game one vs. Wheeling Jesuit, he socked two doubles with a run scored and an RBI. He doubled in back-to-back games against Findlay and had eight total hits against the Oilers. His average was at .588 on the week and his on-base percentage was at .619.
On a Pioneers’ team hitting close to .300 this spring (.290), Noel remains one of the key bats with a .307 season line in 42 games played. He has 22 RBI and 10 doubles.