Vanguard University

The athlete:  Sonny comes back for his third season in the Blue and Gold…played in 29 games, starting 19 as a sophomore after seeing limited action as a collegiate freshman in 2006…drew 12 walks and had 14 hits to grab a .349 on base percentage in 2007…also pitched an inning of scoreless relief from the bullpen…played in 15 games, starting seven as a rookie…had an on base percentage of .379 last year…came to Vanguard from Cedar Park Christian in Washington…2005 graduate who was a four-year starter for Coach Stan Taloff…was a three-time All-League selection…All-State player…CPC Team MVP…played football, soccer, basketball and baseball in high school…has played baseball as long as he can remember…athletic with good fundamentals…good glove on the infield…bats right…throws right…gritty and hard working player…can play third base or second base…tough gamer that loves to get dirty.

The person:  Clinton Jonathan “Sonny” Behrends was born in Kelso, Washington on June 9, 1986…parents are Clinton and LaVonne Behrends…has two sisters and a brother…everyone calls him “Sonny”…other nickname is “Niner 3”…is majoring in Religion…loves to eat “Chipotle”…favorite athlete is Ken Griffey Jr.…watches “The Office” on television…favorite movie is “Gladiator”…loves the colors red and blue and the numbers 9 and 3…enjoys reading the Bible…roots for the NY Yankees and the Seattle Mariners…favorite Scripture is Jeremiah 29:11-14…hobbies include playing baseball, basketball and reading…most respects his father because of his faithfulness to the Lord…baseball has taught him humility and perspective…career goal is to influence the world for Christ.

His thoughts:  The thing I most like about Vanguard is the community.

Coach Mallernee’s comments:  Sonny has the heart of a champion.  There will never be anyone who will work harder or love the game more in this program.