Tag: Andy Stankiewicz

Leadership will be key to success of young GCU baseball team

by Paola Boivin
  • Slug: Sports-GCU baseball, 680 words
  • Photos available

By CHRISTOPHER WHITCOMB
Cronkite News

PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University is not your typical baseball team.

The Antelopes have a father-son combination in coach Andy Stankiewicz and freshman infielder Dane. They have only one senior, pitcher A.J. Franks, on their 32-man roster.

A youthful collection of players, their diverse roles and the dynamic of having family members on the same team create a unique group. They know leadership will be key to bringing the team together and achieving its goals, which include winning the Western Athletic Conference championship.

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Grand Canyon coach Stankiewicz and son together with Antelopes

by Adnan Alam
  • Slug: Sports-GCU baseball, 465 words
  • No photo

By CHRISTOPHER WHITCOMB

Cronkite News

PHOENIX — A new season means new players and new goals, but for Grand Canyon baseball coach Andy Stankiewicz, a familiar face graces the clubhouse.

His son’s.

Freshman Dane Stankiewicz and the 2-1 Antelopes open a three-game series at Wichita State today.

Despite Dane’s accomplishments at Gilbert High School, where he batted .307 his senior season while playing shortstop and second base, Andy didn’t want their relationship to cloud his judgment.

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