Norfolk State Shines at HBCU Classic | Virginia Beach News

Norfolk State baseball is rewriting the record books—five Spartans earned spots in the HBCU Swingman Classic, a historic showcase featuring top NCAA Division I talent from HBCUs, with legendary figures like Ken Griffey Jr. on the selection committee. Outfielder Justin Journette, making his third appearance, headlines the group alongside debutants Thomas Ealey, Jayden Israel, and pitchers Yasseel Samboy and Ethan Blakeney. Journette shattered the school’s 37-year home run record with 18 dingers and earned All-NEC honors, while Ealey led the team in batting and base-running. Israel delivered solid stats, and the duo of Samboy and Blakeney proved their pitching prowess. With former MLB stars like Jimmy Rollins and Rickie Weeks at the helm, this event offers a national stage to shine—and potentially catch the eye of scouts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f46a179a35508d57