June 3, 2008

6.3.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City recently signed Albuquerque's Justin Rivera to play men's baseball for the 2008-2009 season.

Rivera, a 17-year-old graduate at St. Pius X High School, was an outfielder for the St. Pius Sartans, and will play the same position for the MACU Evangels.

"I am very excited to have Justin aboard for next year," MACU Head Men's Baseball Coach Kevin Paxson said. "Justin is a good solid outfielder with unlimited potential. I am looking forward to seeing what he can do next year"

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