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Peters Grad Honored as Baseball's Newcomer of the Year

John Hlavinka was a three year letterman for the Peters Township High School baseball team.

Penn State Behrend ballball player John Hlavinka has been named Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference's Newcomer of the Year.

Hlavinka, a Peters Township High School graduate and three-year letterman with the high school's baseball team, was also named to the AMCC's All-Conference Second Team as an outfielder.

The freshman made an immediate impact. Hlavinka was third on the team with a .347 batting average. He recorded 43 hits, 31 walks, 17 RBIs and nine doubles in his first season while starting in 38 games.

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In addition, he was awarded Academic All-Conference honors by the AMCC. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. 

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