By JIM WALKER

Tribune Sports Editor

Wayne Sparks is just warming up.

The Former Coal Grove Hornets’ standout pitcher is just starting his college career and it appears he is picking up where he left off.

A dominating pitcher for the Hornets, the Alice Lloyd College Eagles’ freshman got a win in his first collegiate start.

The 6-foot-3 Sparks started and was one of three pitchers who combined for a no-hitter as the Eagles routed Johnson Bible College 20-1. The Eagles won the opener 12-3.

Playing in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference preseason tournament, Sparks beat Cincinnati Christian University 12-2 and both the runs he allowed were unearned.

The tournament was held in New Albany, IN., on the campus of Indiana Southeastern University.