Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, May 31, 1990                   TAG: 9005310303
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: C4   EDITION: METRO 
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TECH STAR WENTZ TOPS STATE TEAM

Wentz, a senior, was a first-team all-state selection for the second straight year. The third baseman led the Hokies in batting (.365), hits (77), doubles (20), total bases (123), walks (41), on-base average (.470) and slugging percentage (.583). Wentz, who moved from second base to third as a senior, also hit eight home runs and drove in 53 runs.

Old Dominion's Pat McMahon was named the state's Division I coach of the year after guiding the Monarchs to a 40-19 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Joining Wentz on the first team were outfielder Rod Emmons and pitcher Mike Williams of Virginia Tech, first baseman Marshall Simpson and catcher Andy Beasley of VMI and second baseman Bobby Rivell of Virginia.

The complete team: FIRST TEAM

Catcher - Andy Beasley, VMI. First base - Marshall Simpson, VMI. Second base - Bobby Rivell, Virginia. Shortstop - Kevin Sisk, James Madison. Third base - Len Wentz, Virginia Tech. Outfield - Jordan Matter, Richmond; Scott Thomson, Old Dominion; Rod Emmons, Virginia Tech. Designated hitter - George Sells, Old Dominion. Pitcher - Mike Williams, Virginia Tech; Frank Speek, Liberty; Stephen Lyons, Old Dominion. HONORABLE MENTION

Catcher - Kevin Sullivan, Virginia. First base - Mike Lindner, Virginia. Second base - David Dallas, Virginia Tech. Shortstop - Jim McCandless, William and Mary. Third base - Chris Vlassis, Virginia Commonwealth. Outfield - Steven Cunha, Virginia; Todd Samples, Liberty; Adam Geyer, William and Mary. Designated hitter - Scott Thomson, Old Dominion. Pitcher - Mike Grohs, Old Dominion; Doug Harris, James Madison; Rick Jarvis, Richmond. - Staff report