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Bombers aim to defend Great River title Braham 2011 records: 13-5 overall, 11-1 Great River Conference (1st place), Lost in second round 5A playoffs. Top returners: SRS Cory Ambrose (P/ SS), Nick Hammond (1B/P), Kevin Strelow (2B), JRS Sam Stigen (C/P), Casey Grell (CF/P). Team depth: SRS Jerry Griggs (3B), Jamin Storlie (IF/OF), Tyler Vaughan (OF), Nick Mattson (OF). The Bombers have a solid core of returners to take on the defense of their 2011 Great River title. Cory Ambrose is the leader on the mound, and he also was an offensive igniter in the lead-off spot last spring. He will take over SS when not throwing, giving Braham a veteran infield with Nick Hammond,
Kevin Strelow and Sam Stigen behind the plate. Casey Grell showed nice range in CF and also had several clutch hits in the No. 9 slot in the order. Tyler Vaughan brings back his athletic skills to the outfield after being locked into AAU hoops the last several springs. “Last year we were pretty set at our positions; this year we’re trying to put nine out there with a few unknowns, trying to fill the holes made from our seven graduates,” said Bomber head coach Aitor Leniz, who like all the spring coaches, appreciated the early chance for outdoor practices from the onset. His Bombers are ranked 9th in the Class A pre-season poll. Great River Conference Outlook: East Central was hot on the Bombers’
heels last season, but the Eagles lost much to graduation, too. Coach Leniz sees Ogilvie helped out by a strong youth program, and Hinckley-Finlayson was a young team in 2011 which should be much improved. Aitkin usually sneaks in with a competitive team each spring, too– placing 3rd in the GRC last season. Section 5A Outlook: Eden ValleyWatkins out of 5A is the two-time defending State champ in Class A– going 50-3 over those two seasons. The Eagles are righfully ranked No. 1 to start ‘12. Section runner-up Browerville could also be a team to watch this spring, along with Legacy Christian who was the team that clipped the Bombers in the east subsections last year.
Braham Baseball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Avery Nystel, Richard Hanson, Sonny Foote, Noah Bone, Jacob Ambrose, Drake Held, Ryan Riesing, Shane Parson, Allen Ramstad, (Row 2) Jake Stello, Trent Anderson, Tyler Stromlund, Nathan Scott, Jordan Bone, John Clemes, Chris Pinatro, Tristan Marthaler, Eric Jones, (Row 3) Alex Sutton, Jamin Storlie, Casey Grell, Sam Stigen, Cory Ambrose, Nick Hammond, Tyler Vaughan, Jerry Griggs, Nick Mattson, Kevin Strelow.
DATE Apr. 13 Apr. 17 Apr. 19 Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 27 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 3 May 4 May 7 May 8 May 10 May 14 May 15 May 21 May 24, 26 June 4,5, 7 June 14-15
BRAHAM BASEBALL OPPONENT TIME at Ogilvie 4:30 p.m. at Hinckley-Fin. 4:30 p.m. Rush City 4:30 p.m. Aitkin 3:30 p.m. Grantsburg,WI 4:00 p.m. Isle 4:30 p.m. at Pine City 4:30 p.m. PACT 4:30 p.m. Hinckley-Fin. 4:30 p.m. Legacy Christian 4:30 p.m. Barnum 4:30 p.m. at Rush City 7:30 p.m. East Central 4:30 p.m. at Onamia 4:30 p.m. at Pine City 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Prep 4:30 p.m. 5A Subsections Section 5A Tourney at Faber Field, St. Cloud Class A State Tourney, Jordan & Chaska
Maintaining grasp of M-8 trophy will be Jacket Softball challenge Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 14-2 Mississippi 8 Conference (1st place), 16-5 overall, lost in first round Section 7AAA playoffs. Top returners: SRS Taylor Bowker (SS), Katie McCann (C), Kate Hammero (P), JRS Amanda Hanson (1B), Kendall Sandberg (3B), Leah Ponting (OF), Jessica Golden (OF/P), Hannah Thiry (OF), Erica Epsen (OF). Team depth: SRS Nicole Bielick (OF), Ronnie Risch (P), SO Josie Potrament. Kate Hammero takes over on the rubber from three-year varsity pitcher Bailey Bakken, bringing good control and a fighting attitude. She will have a strong defense with the entire outfield back, along with Taylor Bowker, Amanda Hanson and Kendall Sandberg providing strong gloves in the
infield. Katie McCann is back behind the plate where she brings savvy leadership at both catcher and the lead-off spot in the batting lineup. “We have several infielders and outfielders returning this season, so we are expecting a very solid defense. Our hitting should be improved if we approach every at bat with a mission and with confidence. While our pitching staff is a little inexperienced at the varsity level, they have been working hard in the off-season on a good mix and location,” said Bluejacket head coach David Hanson. Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: The conference should be even tighter than last year’s grinder since the two weakest teams– Princeton and Zimmerman– moved off to the Granite Ridge. The Bluejackets will have to come out of the gate
fast and aggressively to stick in the race. “Buffalo will be a favorite with their junior ace pitcher. All of the other teams in the conference played pretty young last year, so we are expecting everyone to be very competitive,” said Coach Hanson. Big Lake also has its tough pitcher returning. Section 7AAA Outlook: Forest Lake will be gunning for a fifth-straight State trip after finishing as the Class AAA runners-up in 2011. The Rangers return seven starters and 13 total varsity members for Coach Angie Ryan’s club. Anoka, who upset C-I in the opening round, went on to finish as 7AAA runners-up, and the Tornadoes should be in shape to challenge again with their young squad. St. Francis is another team to keep an eye on this spring.
Cambridge-Isanti Girls Softball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Katie McCann, Casey Johnsoy, Brittni Peterson, Erica Epsen, (Row 2) Andrew Pflipsen-mngr, Katie Skalicky, Hannah Thiry, Josie Potrament, Leah Ponting, Taylor Bowker, Kendall Sandberg, (Row 3) Coach Bob Nassif, Ronni Risch, Nicole Bielick, Amanda Hanson, Jessica Golden, Kate Hammero, Coach Dave Hanson.
DATE April 5 April 9 April 10 April 12 April 14 April 14 April 17 April 24 April 26 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 8 May 11 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 22, 24 May 30-31 June 7-8
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SOFTBALL OPPONENT TIME Minneapolis Edison W North Branch 9-3 at Buffalo 4:30 p.m. Big Lake 4:30 p.m. Duluth East 3:00 p.m. Duluth Denfeld 4:45 p.m. Monticello 4:30 p.m. St. Michael-Albertville 4:30 p.m. at Rogers 4:30 p.m. at Becker 4:30 p.m. Buffalo 4:30 p.m. at Big Lake 4:30 p.m. at Monticello 4:30 p.m. Chisago Lakes 4:30 p.m. Rogers 4:30 p.m. at St. Michael-Albertville 4:30 p.m. Becker 4:30 p.m. Princeton (x2) 4:15/5:30 p.m. Section 7AAA playoffs Section 7AAA final four @ Forest Lake Class AAA State Tourney @ North Mankato
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