Valhalla pals O’Sullivan, Dirkes make college choices
- Updated: August 11, 2016
2016 EAST COUNTY PREP BASEBALL
By Bill Dickens
© East County Sports.com
EL CAJON (8-10-16) – A pair of Valhalla baseball players have cast their collegiate futures with scholarships to two major four-year colleges.
LEWIS DIRKES
Senior right-handed pitcher CASEY O’SULLIVAN has committed to play at San Diego State University, it was announced on Wednesday, and senior shortstop-second baseman LEWIS DIRKES has earned his ticket to play at Cal State Bakersfield.
Dirkes’ made his choice two weeks ago.
In 2016, O’Sullivan (Grossmont Hills League second team) was 2-7 with a 2.05 ERA. He started 12 games, completing 3 and had 64 strikeouts in 61.1 innings pitched.
Dirkes started 31 games as the Norsemen’s leadoff hitter, hitting .280 (30-107) with 5 doubles and 2 triples to go along with 7 RBI, scoring 17 runs and swiping 14 bags.
Blessed to announce that I have committed to San Diego State University ⚾️ #GloryToGod #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/pWoZIe2bAp
— Caseÿ (@casey_osullivan) July 10, 2016
