LOCAL COLLEGE ATHLETE UPDATE: Joseph Burke

Joseph Burke (Kentucky Wesleyan): The Jeffersonville graduate is a fifth-year first baseman on the baseball team. Last Friday, Burke had a huge performance in the Panthers' 22-0 victory over visiting Ohio Valley. He went 3-for-4 with a double, a grand slam and seven RBIs while scoring twice. Through 10 games, Burke is batting .343 with three doubles, three home runs and 14 RBIs for KWC (7-3, 4-0), which visits Ohio Dominican for a doubleheader Wednesday.