The CF Patriots Celebrate Their National Championship
The CF Patriots defeated Wabash Valley College Saturday night in Grand Junction, Colorado, to win the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Championship, the first national baseball title in CF’s history. The team overcame a loss to Weatherford College on Monday and finished the tournament with four consecutive victories to claim the title. The 19-12 win on Thursday night was the longest game in JUCO World Series history at 5 hours and 19 minutes. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2023.