Blazer finalist for Ferriss trophy

Belhaven College's Thomas Royals of Hattiesburg is one of three finalists for the 2007 Ferriss Trophy, given to the state's top college baseball player. The award will be presented May 21 in Cleveland, home of its namesake, Dave "Boo" Ferriss. The ceremony will be broadcast live by Mississippi Public Television.

Other finalists are Mississippi's Zack Cozart, Mississippi State's Ed Easley.

For the full story read the AP story here or the Hattiesburg American story here.