CJ Hood and Joel Benes, former Norris High School standouts, played on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game

CJ Hood and Joel Benes

By SE Nebraska News

Feb 19, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, former Norris High School standouts CJ Hood and Joel Benes’ current college team, the Omaha Mavericks, won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Nicholls State Colonels.

The game took place at Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E. Didier Field. This was their first matchup against the Colonels this season.

The Mavericks’ next game is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. at Skip Bertman Field @ Alex Box Stadium against LSU Tigers.

CJ Hood

Right handed pitcher

Junior

6′4″ 200

Joel Benes

First baseman and left handed pitcher

Graduate

6′2″ 220

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