During the decade of the '80s Marietta, Ohio and Pioneer Park were the epicenter of NCAA Division III Baseball. And no team was more prominent than the Etta Express. Playing in front of packed houses, the Pioneers captured three National Championships hoisting the NCAA Trophy in 1981, 1983 and 1986. Marietta College will honor the members of those championship teams during Homecoming festivities this fall.

Below is a schedule of events for the weekend of October 14-15, 2016.
 

Friday, October 14
12:30 p.m.	Golf at the Marietta Country Club — Call Coach Brewer to RSVP $30 pay at the Pro Shop (cash preferred)
5:30 p.m.	Alumni and Friends Homecoming Pioneer Celebration hosted by the Marietta College Alumni Association Board — Big Tent on Christy Mall
8:00 p.m.	Champions Social in Ban Johnson Arena — Heavy appetizers, soft drinks, beer & wine — $15/person After a short program, catch up with Coach Brewer, Sue and the boys, teammates, their families, and the World Series Organizing Committee. Meet new president Dr. Bill Ruud.
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Saturday, October 15
10:00 a.m.	Marietta College Alumni Association Awards Ceremony and Sports Tribute — Big Tent on Christy Mall (rain location: Dyson Baudo Recreation Center)
11:30 a.m.	Tail Gate Lunch and Alumni Beer Tent — Don Drumm Stadium
1:30 p.m.	Football game: Marietta vs. Wilmington College Special on-field recognition ceremony of '81, '83, and '86 teams at halftime.
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Sunday, October 16
4:00 p.m.	Ohio Valley University vs. Etta Express (DH) — Schaly Stadium

Members of those great Pioneer teams are encouraged to register for the Baseball Reunion and other Homecoming events online by clicking HERE. Feel free to contact Coach Brewer (740-376-4517) or Athletic Director Larry Hiser (740-376-4667) anytime with questions.