CJ Hood and Joel Benes, former Norris High School standouts, played on Wednesday, April 2 in NCAA Division I baseball game

CJ Hood and Joel Benes

By SE Nebraska News

Apr 3, 2025

On Wednesday, April 2, former Norris High School standouts CJ Hood and Joel Benes’ current college team, the Omaha Mavericks, won 11-9 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

The game took place at Tal Anderson Field. This was their first matchup against the Cornhuskers this season.

The Mavericks’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at Tal Anderson Field against North Dakota State Bison.

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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