throughout

From touchdowns to home runs, Alex demonstrates
that the strikes of life only make a true athlete
undefeatable. Former UCLA football defensive
back, Alex Mascarenas had to change his plans
after suffering multiple concussions. Maybe football
was over for this 24 year-old, but the bats and
gloves from Santa Ana College gave him a second
chance in sports. Academically, he wants to pursue
a Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology.
Alex takes all his preparation seriously and continuously
inspires his peers through his driven
passion and focus. Alex has gained respect as the
team’s “dad” due to his experience in both football
in college, and baseball in high school. Plus, he is
the oldest member of the team.
“Knowing that it’s going to be your last time ever
playing just made me keep pushing.” Nothing’s
ever set in stone. Something is always out there for
you. Just find it and always keep working hard.”
Brandon Evans is climbing up the baseball ladder.
He rose from two seasons of junior college baseball
to now playing for the Nevada Wolfpack.
During the 2016 collegiate season, Brandon
played in 13 games with 10 starts before missing
the remainder of the season due to injury.
His season-high mark of three RBI came against
Santa Clara.
Prior to Nevada, Evans played for two seasons at
Santa Barbara City College. He played in 38 games
as a sophomore, batting .308 with 31 runs, 21 RBI
and 11 extra base hits, helping lead the Vaqueros
to a 33-11 record en route to a conference championship.
While at SBCC, Brandon was a two-year
letter winner. Brandon graduated from Oaks
Christian High School in Westlake, CA, where he
was a four-year letter winner. He only had 32 AB’s
for the Wolfpack in 2016, so coming to Fairbanks
this summer will provide him with valuable playing
experience.
Steven Weber is a sophomore first baseman for
Edmonds Community College. The left-handed hitter
has swatted 3 homers, 23 RBI, and has an average
of .289 this season in only 76 at-bats. In league
play, Steven hit .286 in 35 at-bats, with six doubles,
eight walks, and seven RBI. He also swiped five
bases. Weber’s 3-run double on March 18th broke
a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the 8th inning to propel
the Tritons to a 5-2 victory over Tacoma Community
College. Weber was 2-for-3 with 4 RBI, 2 BB and
a stolen base.
Following the 2015 season, Steven was named to
the All-NWAC North First Team as a designated hitter.
His teammate, Brian Way, is from Sitka, Alaska.
Look for Weber to bring his “A” game to the Goldpanners
organization this season. Weber, perhaps
above all Panners, has the chance to prove that he
is a diamond in the rough. Scouts love those who
project as well as Steven..
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