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Hall’s Izzaq Zrust makes his pitch for DMACC

Hall senior Izzaq Zrust has signed to play baseball for Des Moines Area Community College. He was joined at his signing by his (front row) parents Amber and Zaq; and (back row) Hall coaches Matt McDonald and Tom Keegan.

Izzaq Zrust has taken the next step to his baseball career with an eye to the future.

The Hall senior has signed to pitch for Des Moines Area Community College. He said what drew him most to DMACC was its development of players.

“DMACC is has been known in recent years for kicking out many D1 players, and that’s my goal,” Zrust said. “It is also the opportunity for playing time. DMACC made me feel at home right when I stepped on campus, and I’m going to be given the opportunity to play at a high level early in my collegiate career.”

The Red Devils left-hander followed up a breakout sophomore postseason with a strong junior campaign on the mound, posting a 6-1 record, 2.24 ERA and 71 strikeouts. He was named Second-Team Three Rivers East All-Conference.

Zrust plans to study kinesiology to become an athletic trainer or help with physical therapy specifically in the athletic field.

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL