Coach Elliott Avent, head coach of NC State baseball team since 1997, will be the speaker at Wednesday’s Raleigh Sports Club meeting. Avent has compiled the most wins of any head baseball coach in State history. He has led his teams to 11 NCAA regionals, coached 13 All-Americans and was the ACC and National Coach of the Year in 2003.

Baseball America has ranked State’s current 13 new players as the fourth best recruiting class in the country. Avent says, “Adding exceptional talent is a key to being able to compete in the ACC.”

Brian Okoye, a Knightdale basketball player, will be honored as the Student Athlete of the Week.

Buffet lines open at 11:30 a.m. The Forks Cafeteria will continue to cater a Southern Buffet. The meeting location will again be at Highland UMC at 1901 Ridge Road at the intersection of Lake Boone Trail, just inside the Beltline. Annual dues for the 2011-12 season will remain $60. Weekly attendance fee will remain $14 and applies whether the member plans to eat lunch or not. All guests fees will be $20 per guest. Pick sheets and door prizes will be held.