McLennan Baseball receiving votes in NJCAA poll

The McLennan Highlanders are receiving votes in the latest NJCAA Division I Baseball Poll.

Wabash Valley and Walters State continue to hold the top two spots, followed by Central Arizona in third, San Jacinto in fourth and Iowa Western in fifth.

Howard, a regional opponent for the Highlanders, is 14th. Temple, the Highlanders' next conference opponent, is ranked 16th. Navarro, Midland and Weatherford are the other Texas schools receiving votes.

McLennan is hosting North Central Texas this afternoon at Bosque River Ballpark and defeated the Lions 16-6 in the opener. The Highlanders will host No. 16 Temple for a noon doubleheader Thursday at Bosque River Ballpark.