Chandler Thiel, former River Ridge High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

Chandler Thiel, former River Ridge High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship
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On Friday, May 16, former River Ridge High School standout Chandler Thiel’s current collegiate team the North Georgia Nighthawks won 4-2 against the Carson-Newman Eagles in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Abbey Yard at 3 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Carson-Newman Eagles in the tournament.

The North Georgia Nighthawks’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 4:05 p.m. at Abbey Yard.

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Chandler Thiel
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
5′11″ 200
Hometown: Woodstock



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