ENID, Okla. — Pasco-Hernando State coach Lyndon Coleman said it’s an advantage being one of the top four seeds in the NJCAA Division II World Series.

“The biggest thing was just making sure you put yourself in the situation of being one of the top four teams, so you get that first round bye,” he said. “That puts us in a good spot.”

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