FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Collegiate Umpires voted to select the team that best exemplified sportsmanship in each conference they serve and they chose the Warner University baseball team for The Sun Conference announced Monday at The Sun Conference Baseball Tournament at Palms Park in Ft. Myers, Fla.
The umpires were asked to consider the behavior of the players, coaches, fans, and game management personnel when they made their decision and chose Warner out of the 11-team league. The Royals finished out the 2010 season 26-26 with a 16-10 conference mark, third best in The Sun Conference.
The other schools to earn the distinction for their respective conferences were:
Mid Florida Conference - Lake Sumter Community College
Sun Coast Conference - Pasco Hernando Community College
Southern Conference - Indian River State College
Sunshine State Conference - Eckerd College