Goshen High School senior Joey Peebles has signed with Grace College to continue his baseball and academic career. Seated with Peebles are parents Jen Davidson, Travis Davidson and John Peebles. In the back row are Grace College baseball head coach Cam Screeton, Goshen High School baseball head coach Josh Keister and Indiana Chargers travel coach Justin Barber. (Photos provided)

WINONA LAKE – Grace baseball didn’t need to travel far to find a pair of recruits for next season.

Goshen High School offered up a pair of Grace commits as Phil Wertz and Joey Peebles both declared they will continue their baseball and academic careers with the Lancer program.

Wertz is a four-year letterwinner in baseball and also starred on the basketball team. At Goshen, Wertz is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, PACT and is a member of his church’s youth group. Wertz is planning on majoring in Actuarial Science.

Peebles is also a four-year letterwinner in baseball and was a lifter on the cheer team for three years. At Goshen, Peebles is a member of PACT, intramural basketball and is member of his church’s youth group. Peebles is planning on majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

The two helped Goshen to a 21-9 record last season and a 9-5 mark in the Northern Lakes Conference. The win total for the RedHawks was the most since 1989, and had the team pick up a sectional win before losing to eventual state runner-up Penn, 10-6.

With the addition of the two Goshen signees, Grace will have five players from Elkhart County schools on its roster next year.

Goshen High School senior Phil Wertz has signed with Grace College to continue his baseball and academic career. Seated with Wertz are parents Tracy and Jeff Wertz. In the back row are Grace College baseball head coach Cam Screeton, Goshen High School baseball head coach Josh Keister and Indiana Chargers travel coach Justin Barber.