Jan. 2, 2008

1.2.08 - WANETTE, Okla.- Mid-America Christian University recently signed Wanette senior James Buxton to play men's baseball for the 2008-2009 season.

Buxton, an 18-year-old senior at Wanette High School, is the starting first baseman for the Wanette Tigers. Buxton will play the same positions for the MACU Evangels.

"I am very excited about signing James," MACU men's baseball coach Jason Blackwell said. "He has been very successful at Wanette and he plays with his heart. I think he can do the same for us."

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Conference and the Sooner Athletic Conference.