Leadership will be key to success of young GCU baseball team

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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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