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Shocker Brew 7/15: Big Leap
Today, Parrish selected to Team USA for U20 World Championships and the Shocker Caravan is rolling on
Good morning! Former Shocker baseball player Luke Ritter is turning up the heat in the minor leagues with the Syracuse Mets. This season, Ritter has hit 19 home runs and batted in 64 runs.
What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?
👟 Parrish selected to Team USA for U20 World Championships
🚌 Shocker Caravan is rolling on through
🌾 And much, much more!
🌾 ONE BIG THING
Wichita State track and field star Josh Parrish was selected to represent the United States in the long jump at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships. Earlier this summer, Parrish took third in the long jump at the USATF U20 Championships and holds a season-best mark of 7.94m.
🗣️ "I am so proud of Josh and extremely happy for him. The opportunity to compete for Team USA will be a wonderful memory for him for a lifetime. This is a fabulous young athlete, and I'm particularly excited about what a positive impact an experience like this will have on him going forward." - Steve Rainbolt, track and field head coach
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Welcome To Wichita. Get to know some of the Shockers suiting up in the Roundhouse this season for Wichita State women’s basketball. Kyleigh Ortiz and Taylor Jameson will look to make an impact on the floor for the upcoming 2024-25 season under second-year head coach, Terry Nooner.
🔼 Move That Bus. It’s about that time. The Shocker Caravan, carrying some of the faces behind Shocker Athletics, is rolling into Overland Park, Kansas, on July 15 at 6 p.m. The meet and greet will provide a chance for fans, alumni and friends to show support and celebrate the university with food, photos, prizes and more!
🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA
Draft Night. Today’s trivia question…what is the highest a former Shocker baseball player has ever been selected in the MLB Draft?
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🎟️ TICKETS PLEASE
With the conclusion of the 2023-24 Wichita State athletic calendar, it’s time to get excited for what’s to come! Check out some of the events the Shockers will host throughout the summer.
🏀 July 20 - July 24: The Basketball Tournament @ Charles Koch Arena
⚾️ July 25 - August 3: NBC World Series @ Eck Stadium
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Second overall!
Both Joe Carter (Chicago Cubs, 1981) and Darren Dreifort (Los Angeles Dodgers, 1993) were selected with the second overall pick in the MLB Draft.
🌾 Have a great Monday, y’all!