Hancock’s Edgmon, Camerena commit to four-year schools

Edgmon committed to NCAA Division 1 member Charleston Southern. Camarena committed to NCAA Division 2 Oklahoma Baptist, which is located in Shawnee. Edgmon and Camarena are both infielders.

“I chose Charleston Southern because of the tremendous amount of interest that coach (Karl) Kuhn has shown me,” Edgmon said in a Hancock news release.

“The school is in a great area, and I have heard a lot of really good things about the program.”

Edgmon played one season for Hancock after transferring from Wabuonsee Community College, which has branches in Sugar Grove, Illinois and Aurora, Illinois.

He was an All-Western State Conference North Division Second Team selectee and a WSC Gold Glove honoree at third base. Edgmon had a .951 fielding percentage and was involved in 18 doubles plays in 163 chances.

The Bakersfield native was tied for second on the Hancock team in on-base percentage at .405 and fourth in batting average at .307. Edgmon racked up 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs and 23 RBIs.

“Hancock and coach (Chris) Stevens have prepared me for success at the next level by helping me stick to a good routine, getting me all of the help that I’ve needed with classes and helping me get in the best physical shape for competition,” said Edgmon.

“The athletic trainers were also crucial for helping me stay healthy and on the field throughout the season.”

Camarena said in a Hancock news release that he chose to go with Oklahoma Baptist “because of their competitive nature to win games. They have had 41 consecutive winning seasons and are looking to continue the streak, which I’m excited to be a part of.

“It is a faith-based school, which is very important to me,” Camarena said. “God has given me the ability to play this game, and I love and I am forever grateful for that.”

Camarena said of the Oklahoma Baptist coaches, “Not only do they push their players to be the best they can be, but they push their athletes to be even better humans.”

The St. Joseph High School graduate played for two seasons at Hancock. He had a career batting average of .298 and a career on-base percentage of .371.

Camarena was an All-Conference Honorable Selection as a Hancock freshman. He had a walk-off RBI hit in a Hancock win over Santa Barbara City College that year.

Camarena said, “My time at Hancock has helped prepare me for success at the next level because of the hard work that we put in day in and day out. Coach Stevens and the staff here have built a great culture at Hancock. The two years that I spent here have been a blast, and I can’t thank everyone involved enough for this experience.”