Summer Sports Preview 2010

The Mohawk baseball team has a swagger in its step.With all the cards in place, is this the year Mason City High can compete for a state title?

Jake Peter

Lee Gealow

Robert Swenson

Seth Harmon

Aaron Overbeck

Brandon Platts

Landon Schultz

Ryan Voves

Knights want to be on top again. C3

Bearcats look poised for a run. C11

Lions have their sights set high. C11

C2 • FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010

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SUMMER SPORTS 2010

Mohawks have eyes of college scouts

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Mason City’s Lee Gealow.

By JARED PATTERSON jared.patterson@globegazette.com

“We can’t listen to how good people think we are going to be.”

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Mason City’s Jake Peter.

Mohawks have pieces in place for deep run

By JARED PATTERSON jared.patterson@globegazette.com

MASON CITY — There’s not a day that goes by where the Mason City baseball team doesn’t think about the game.

The game, of course, referring to a Class 4A substate final last year against Marshalltown at Roosevelt Field.

A 3-0 lead in the sixth inning had the Mohawks on the cusp of the state tournament.

A five-run rally over the final two innings left the Mohawks feeling like the guy who takes a cannonball to the gut.

“I think about it everyday,” said Jake Peter.

Added Lee Gealow, “Until we get past that point it will rack our brain.”

It was two days after that game when the players showed up again at Roosevelt in preparation for this year.

If there was anything in their power they could do to wipe away the pain they felt after that loss they were going to do it.

Just days away from their season opener, the Mohawks have a team in place with as lofty of expectations as any team Troy Rood has coached, not to mention a chip on their shoulders.

“We’ll be as good as we work to be,” said Brandon Platts, a legit D-1 prospect whose fastball is clocked in the upper 80s.

“We’ve put in tons of hard work in the offseason. We can’t listen to how good people think we are going to be.”

The Mohawks roster features only three seniors (Gealow, Seth Harmon and Jordan Strottman) but they hardly lack experience.

COVER STORY

MASON CITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE Friday, May 28 Johnston at Mason City Monday, May 31 Mason City vs. CB Lewis Central Mason City vs. CB Thomas Jefferson — Both games at Grand View in Des Moines Tuesday, June 1 Mason City at Des Moines Hoover Wednesday, June 2 Mason City at Forest City Thursday, June 3 Mason City at Cedar Falls Friday, June 4 Mason City at Sioux City North Mason City at Sioux City West Monday, June 7

WDM Valley at Mason City (DH) Wednesday, June 9 Waterloo West at Mason City Thursday, June 10 Mason City at Waukee (DH) Friday, June 11 Ankeny at Mason City (DH) Monday, June 14 Mason City at Marshalltown (DH) Tuesday, June 15 Charles City at Mason City Thursday, June 17 Fort Dodge at Mason City (DH) Friday, June 18 Mason City at Des Moines Roosevelt Monday, June 21 Ames at Mason City (DH) Wednesday, June 23

Gealow and Harmon are joined by junior standouts Platts, Peter, Landon Schultz, Aaron Overbeck, Robert Swenson and Ryan Voves.

On paper, the Mohawks may look like a young team. Look a little deeper at how much varsity baseball this group has played and it’s hardly the case.

“It’s amazing what another year does no matter how experienced you are,” Gealow said. “We have just as much experience as any other team.”

With that comes a quiet confidence.

“There’s a swagger in their step,” coach Troy Rood said. “A swagger that they’ve put in the time and they’re good. But at the same time nothing is given. In a one-anddone scenario the ball can take a funny bounce, but this group respects the game.

They’ve paid the price.”

When asked what the goal of the team is this year, in unison, Platts, Peter and Gealow said the same thing: “State cham-

Waterloo East at Mason City Thursday, June 24 Mason City at West Des Moines Valley (DH) Sunday, June 27 Newman Catholic at Mason City Monday, June 28 Waukee at Mason City (DH) Tuesday, June 29 Mason City at Clear Lake Thursday, July 1 Marshalltown at Mason City (DH) Monday, July 5 Mason City at Fort Dodge (DH) Thursday, July 8 Mason City at Ames (DH) Monday, July 12 WDM Dowling at Mason City (DH)

pionship.”

“When was the last summer state title here? 1972?” Peter asked.

He was correct.

The Mohawks have fielded some great teams since (in recent history five of the past seven teams have won at least 30 games) but none have had the mantle of state champions when the season ended.

“That’s where we could sperate ourselves from the other teams,” said Gealow, who admitted the recent success of Mohawk teams is one of the things that drives him on a daily basis.

But the Mohawks know nothing is guaranteed.

All they need to do is look back at last year to reiterate that point.

“I think some of us can still feel that game,” Peter said. “We want to get back on the field. We all want a state championship. We’ve been thinking about that since we were little.”

MASON CITY — It was this winter when Brandon Platts and Jake Peter took a trip to Arizona State for a baseball camp.

The two rubbed shoulders with one of baseball’s all-time greats in Barry Bonds, a Sun Devil legend.

“He gave me some tips on hitting,” Platts said. “It was a good experience.”

While Bonds offered his expertise in the batter’s box it’s Platts’ right arm that has college coaches salivating.

As the letters from across the country rolled in, Platts talked with former Mohawk great John Lee (who committed to Nebraska out of high school) about the recruiting process.

“He told me that he worried too much about the recruiting process as a junior,” Platts said.

That conversation hasn’t been forgotten by Platts.

Sure, he’s heard from the likes of Virginia Tech, Missouri, Kansas, Baylor and Iowa, but now that the season is about to begin the recruiting talk will take a backRood seat for a while.

Same goes for Peter, who’s been in contact with Arizona State and Iowa.

“The opinion that I have is when any kid — whether it’s baseball, wrestling or music — has a set a goal and they go after it... How can’t you respect that?”

Mason City coach Troy Rood said.

Up and down the lineup the Mohawks feature players who will play at the next level.

Whether it’s seniors Lee Gealow or Seth Harmon or juniors like Robert Swenson, Landon Schultz, Aaron Overbeck and Ryan Voves, the Mohawks will receive plenty of attention from college scouts this summer.

“I think we have some hidden treasures,” Rood said. “You can go up and down our lineup and see a lot of players that can help a college team. That’s something we as coaches can all be proud of.”

If there is one thing that Rood can take solace in it is the fact that the college coaches in the stands won’t have an impact on how his team plays.

“We’re not going to focus on that stuff,” Peter said. “We are just going to come out and play the way we know how to play and go from there.”

About the cover The photos used in the cover were shot by Globe Gazette photographer Bryon Houlgrave. The Mason City High baseball team returns eight players who played a pivotal role in last year’s 30-win season. This year, the Mohawks have their sights set on the state tournament.

Special thanks Platts

Swenson

Schultz

INDEX 2 — Mason City baseball 3 — Newman Catholic baseball 3 — Corn Belt Conference 4 — Clear Lake baseball 4 — North Central Conference baseball 5 — Corn Bowl Conference baseball 5 — NE Iowa Conference baseball 5 — Iowa Star Conference baseball 6 — North Iowa Conference baseball 6 — North Iowa all-time best list 6 — 2009 All-Area baseball team 7 — Baseball schedules

Gealow

Overbeck

Voves

Harmon

About the section 8 — Softball schedules 9 — Iowa Star softball 9 — NE Iowa Conference softball 9 — 2009 All-Area softball team 10 — Newman Catholic softball 10 —North Iowa Conference softball 11 — Clear Lake softball 11 — North Central Conference softball 11 — Corn Bowl Conference softball 12 — Corn Belt Conference softball 12 — Mason City softball

❒ The section was designed by Jared Patterson and Colin Quinn.

Stories were written by Patterson, Kirk Hardcastle, Jeremy Koenigs and David Durbala. Information sheets were emailed to all 26 schools in the Globe Gazette coverage area. Those that responded are in the section. The baseball and softball seasons get underway on Monday. Check out globegazette.com throughout the season for the latest stories and photos on area preps.

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SPORTS

CORN BELT CONFERENCE

Panthers hope things look up

By JEREMY KOENIGS sports@globegazette.com

Coach: Tony Adams returns for his 11th season.

2009 record: The Knights went 37-1 and won a state title last year.

Returning letterwinners: Carter Kruckenberg, sr., DH/OF; Michael Bohl, sr., P/3B; Andrew Burgmeier, sr., 2B/SS; Josh Luecht, sr., P/1B/OF; Drew Verstegen, jr., P/OF; Robbie Quintero, jr., C/P/2B/SS; Blake Louscher, jr, P/OF; Hunter King, jr., P/SS/2B.

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Newman’s Hunter King.

New cast of characters aim for same result “Each and every person in the dugout knows what Newman baseball is all about.”

New-look Knights have sights set on Des Moines once again

By JARED PATTERSON jared.patterson@globegazette.com

MASON CITY — The 2009 version of the Newman Catholic baseball team was the perfect storm.

Perhaps the best hitter in the state?

Check.

A senior-laden team that had been through the riggers of a varsity baseball season before? Check.

A focus needed to win games even with the mantle of being the top team in Class 1A? Check.

As the 2010 Knights prep for their season, the memory of that day in Des Moines when they were crowned state champs is never far from their mind.

But this year, with nine seniors gone and a new cast of characters set to take center stage, the goal remains the same.

“Every single night we Kruckenberg come out here, it’s hot, it’s humid, it’s the best park in 1A... There’s no place I’d rather be playing baseball and wearing a Newman uniform,” senior Carter Kruckenberg said. “Each and every person in the dugout knows what Newman baseball is all about.”

Bohl The Knights are about winning.

The streak of conference titles sits at 31 years and counting.

They won 37 games to one defeat last year, running roughshod over Class 1A competition.

With with the likes of Jordan Adams, Jon Lewerke, Thomas Weber and Tyler Nygaard all departing due to graduation, it’s a new group that will have to make their mark.

“We may not have the big offensive threat like we had last year,” senior Michael Bohl said. “But I think the pitching will keep the scores low.”

Bohl, Drew Verstegen, Josh Luecht and Blake Louscher will all log significant innings for the Knights.

The question mark is junior Hunter King.

NEWMAN ALL-TIME BESTS SINGLE SEASON BATTING AVERAGE NAME YEAR AVERAGE Jordan Adams 2009 .531 Jordan Adams 2008 .518 Mike Voet 1999 .513 Tanner Hoel 2001 .508 Dave McLaughlin 1990 .500 SINGLE SEASON RUNS NAME YEAR RUNS Thomas Weber 2009 61 Chris Bohl 2007 58 Thomas Weber 2008 58 Mike Voet 1999 57 Mike Reuter 2006 55 SINGLE SEASON RBIS NAME YEAR RBI's Brian Powers 1998 60 Jordan Adams 2009 59 Jordan Adams 2006 58 Jordan Adams 2007 57 Jordan Adams 2008 57 SINGLE SEASON VICTORIES NAME YEAR RECORD Ben Lewerke 2002 13-0 Mark Rosacker 1991 12-2 Jim Fitzgerald 1979 12-4 Matt Schhmaltz 1994 11-0 Brian Powers 1998 11-1 Dennis Karamitros 1977 11-2 Joe Nelson 2004 11-2 King, who pitched two games in the state tournament including the state title game, has been limited due to a shoulder injury.

His availability as a pitcher for this season is up in the air.

Even with the question about King, who has the potential to be a front-end pitcher in the Knights’ rotation, coach Tony Adams is optimistic going forward.

“It’s a good group. Obviously, we have a lot to replace,” Adams said. “I think the potential is there. If we keep focusing on skills I think we will be alright when it’s said and done.”

The Knights return eight letterwinners from last year — four juniors and four seniors — and despite lacking the offensive firepower that was unmatched in Class 1A last year, Adams think there are certain areas where his team can excel.

“I think pitching can be a strength,” he

LUVERNE — First year CWL baseball coach Colt Webber knows that he can’t fix a program that hasn’t won more than seven games in a season the last 10 years overnight.

“You don’t change a flat tire by changing drivers,” Webber said. “The main thing is to get the kids to buy into what you want to accomplish.

“Baseball’s a crazy game and anything can happen any night.”

The Panthers, who are coming off of a 4-19 season, return eight letterwinners, giving Webber a good core of players.

“We have good athletes who aren’t strangers to the weight room,” Webber said. “As a small school, I’d rather have athletes to make into baseball players than the other way around.”

Senior Wesley Steward and junior Jason Carroll headline the group of returnees.

Steward led the Panthers with a .381 batting average while Carroll batted .356.

“Carroll’s a good athlete,” Webber said. “He’ll play some shortstop and pitch while Steward will either be pitching or catching.”

Webber said his main concern is finding enough arms as Steward is the only player on the roster who saw significant time on the mound, sporting a 1-6 record.

“It might be rough to start the year,” the coach said. “Pitching is going to be a huge issue for us. High school baseball is all about throwing strikes and playing some defense.”

CORNBELT CONFERENCE

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CWL PANTHERS Coach: Colt Webber begins his first year as coach of the Panthers.

2009 record: CWL finished 4-19.

Returning letterwinners: Jason Carroll, jr., P/IF; Wesley Steward, sr., P/C; Mitchell Shipman, jr., IF; Nathan Chambers, sr., IF; Randy Cram, fr., P/IF; Caleb Anderson, jr., P/OF; Josh Hilbert, fr., P/OF; Cody Goetz, so., IF/C. Others expected to contribute: Preston Jensen, fr.; Johnny Studer, fr.; Luke Wilhite, sr.

Coach’s comments: “We are looking to improve on our record of a year ago and we feel we can score some runs but we have to have some pitchers step up for us early on. If we can limit our free passes, we feel we can be competitive night in and night out.”

Newman’s Michael Bohl.

said. “Defense will be a strength, too.

“I really like this group. We have a lot of potential and a lot of talent but there is also a lot of work ahead of us.”

Still, the goal remains the same: The Knights want to be the best team in their class.

Kruckenberg said that goal is something that they work for from the first day of practice.

“We try to get to mid-season form before the season starts,” he said. “Right now, it’s about working on fundamentals and making sure we have the best chance of winning that first game and take it from there.”

“Last year, it didn’t happen overnight.

It progressed through the whole year. We played up to our potential at the state tournament. That’s the goal again this year. We want to get back down there and win a state tournament.”

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North Central Conf.

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Clear Lake’s Elliott Neuberger.

Lions’ youngsters look to roar in NCC “We have good guys at every spot so there’s really no weak spot out there.”

Clear Lake thinks stage is set for breakout season ❒ Coach: Seth Thompson returns for his third season as coach of the Lions.

CLEAR LAKE — In his first ❒ 2009 record: Clear Lake fintwo seasons as coach of the Clear Lake baseball team, Seth ished 14-18 overall and fifth in the North Central Conference.

Thompson has built the pro❒ Returning letterwinners: Alex gram for the future.

Uhlenhopp, sr., 1B; Elliott NeubergThe future is now for the Lions, who are looking to build er, jr., P/IF; Austin Kessler, jr., 1B/OF; Jake Theobald, jr., OF; Colin off a 14-18 record last season.

Lobdell, jr., P/OF; Ryan Iverson, jr., The reason for optimism P/IF; Aaron Howlett, jr., P/IF; Ozzie begins with 10 returning letterwinners — nine of which are Adams, so., P/IF; Tanner Truesdell, underclassmen who have been so., OF; Zach Bendickson, so., 3B. playing against older competi- ❒ Others expected to contribute: Tanner Tusha, so., C; Michael Keertion for several years at the varsity level. er for a long time,” Adams said.

“We have a good group of “We’re still kind of young, but kids,” Thompson said. “We’re fortunate to have kids that love we have a lot coming back.

“We all want to win pretty the game and have had the bad.” opportunity to get chances as After posting a .340 batting young players. average and 21 RBIs along with “This is my third year but a 2-1 record on the mound as really the first year where an eighth-grader, Adams hit we’ve headed into the season .358 as a freshman with 12 knowing what to expect.” doubles and 22 RBIs while Junior Elliott Neuberger is one of several Clear Lake play- scoring 32 runs.

Adams was also 4-4 on the ers who have been playing mound with 34 strikeouts. against older competition for Tanner Truesdell also several years at the varsity enjoyed success as a freshman, level.

“We’re used to it,” Neuberg- leading the team with 26 RBIs while posting a .340 batting er said. “We want to win and now that we’re finally getting a average.

Alex Uhlenhopp is the lone little bit older, we have to set senior for the Lions while Neuthe stage.” berger leads a group of six Sophomore Ozzie Adams, who enters his third season on returning junior letterwinners for Clear Lake. the varsity, said while the Neuberger was a first-team Lions may still be young, they’ve built chemistry on the all-North Central Conference and IHSBCA Class 3A firsfield.

“We’ve been playing togeth- team Central district selection

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an, so., P/UT; Jake Kockler, so., P/OF. ❒ Coach’s comments: “We are excited to see if our program can take a step to a higher level this year with a strong core of players returning with significant varsity experience and success. These returning players formed the core of last year’s team and finished the season playing pretty consistent baseball. We like our chances of improving on last year’s regular season, conference, and postseason results.”

there’s really no weak spot out there.”

On the mound, Neuberger struck out 48 batters while fellow junior Aaron Howlett led the team with a 7-4 record and 76 strikeouts.

“We have good quality pitchers going out there every game,” Neuberger said. “We don’t have anyone going out there that we’re not sure of.”

Thompson said the Lions have plenty of depth at their disposal.

“We have a good, young group of pitchers that love to while earning a spot on the pitch with only one pitcher on Globe Gazette All-Area team our staff that graduated,” last season.

Thompson said. “We feel good, The second baseman had a not just for this year, but for .494 batting average, .651 on- several years, we have a group base percentage and .678 slug- of kids that we can run out ging percentage. there and get outs.

He also collected 43 hits, 19 “We have a nice mix of guys, RBIs, 11 doubles, one triple, some pretty versatile athletes one home run and four stolen on the mound.” bases while scoring 34 runs for As for the conference race, the Lions.

Thompson likes his team’s Neuberger said the returning chances. experience should help the “We know there’s going to Lions early in the season. be some good teams out there, “We have a lot different out- but we like our chances to look going into this season compete,” Thompson said. because either everyone’s been “It’s going to be a fight but our in a varsity game or has started main goal is to be a better team varsity,” Neuberger said. “We than we were last year.” feel we have a lot of experience Adams agreed that every going into our first game.” team has a chance.

Neuberger added that “The conference is going to there’s no weak spot on the be pretty tough but anyone can team. win,” Adams said. “I feel we’ve “Everyone is pushing each gotten a lot better through the other,” Neuberger said. “We years.” have good guys at every spot so

NCC there for the taking

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“Most of my seniors have been starters since St. Edmond wasn’t only their sophomore year so we will be a veteran team,” the cream of the North Johnson said. “We return Central Conference crop all our pitchers from last last year, they were the season so our depth as a kings of Class 2A. pitching staff will be a defThe Gaels rolled their inite strength.” way to a state champiWhile Hamptononship.

Dumont has This year with some of reason for their top players gone the optimism, conference race looks to be the same much more wide open. can be said “I think the NCC will be for the two wide open for the taking,” teams from Hampton-Dumont coach Algona.

Brad Johnson said.

The Two groups of Bulldogs Viet Golden — Algona and H-D — each have their sights set on the Bears return eight letterwinners — six of which are conference title. seniors — off a team that So, too, does a Bishop Garrigan team that won 25 won 19 of their last 25 games. Two of those losses games last year.

Hampton-Dumont won in that stretch came to St. Edmond while another 19 games last year and came to Class 1A state advanced to a substate final where they dropped a champ Newman.

Six of the returners — 5-1 decision to Boone.

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contribute on the mound.

“Pitching can be our strength but we need to minimize our walk category,” coach Rob Meister said. “We need to improve defense and situational hitting.”

Across town the Algona baseball team, coming off a 14-16 season, return a solid core.

Shortstop Nyle Larson was a unanimous firstteam allconference Larson pick a year ago, hitting .441.

Veteran coach Rich Collison said the Bulldogs also have depth in the pitching rotation as well.

“We return the majority of our pitching staff, and they are the deepest group we’ve had for quite a while,” Collison said. “Our guys are very excited for this year. They expect to compete for a conference championship.”

BISHOP GARRIGAN GOLDEN BEARS ❒ Coach: Rob Meister returns for his 11th year as coach of the Golden Bears. ❒ 2009 record: Bishop Garrigan finished 25-13 overall and 10-7 in the North Central Conference. ❒ Returning letterwinners: Brett Capesius, sr., P/OF; Mark Garman, sr., P/IF; Dana Miller, sr., P/C/UT; Brandon Doughan, sr., P/IF; Joe Golwitzer, sr., OF; David Reding, sr., OF; Austin Vaske, so., P/IF; Grant Reding, so., P/1B. ❒ Others expected to contribute: Kevin Elbert, jr., UT; Alex Boisjolie, so., P/C/UT; Eli Marlow, so., P/IF; Zach Keith, so., UT. ❒ Coach’s comments: “Hopefully our experienced players can compliment and lead the inexperienced players early until we get time to move players around and find our best lineup. Pitching could be our strength but we need to minimize our walk category. We need improved defense and situational hitting.”

HAMPTON-DUMONT BULLDOGS ❒ Coach: Brian Johnson returns for his eighth season as coach of the Bulldogs with a record of 114-97. ❒ 2009 record: Hampton-Dumont finished 19-12 overall and 11-7 in the North Central Conference. ❒ Returning letterwinners: Patrick Hansen, sr., C; Steven Grotzinger, sr., P; Ethan Viet, sr., OF; Keegan Murphy, sr., 3B/P; Uriah Hansen, sr., RP; Gustavo Canseco, sr., SS/P; Tyler Stewart, sr., 2B/P; Slater Johansen, jr., OF/P; Connor Kline, jr., C; Brandon Mittelstadt, jr., UT; Cody Prantner, so., 1B/P; Drew Anderson, so., OF; James Perez, so., OF. ❒ Coach’s comments: “We return a lot of experience this summer. Most of my seniors have been starters since their sophomore years so we will be a veteran team. We return all of our pitchers from last season so our depth as a pitching staff will be a definite strength. Grotzinger has started pitching at the varsity level since his freshman year and has turned into one of the top pitchers in the history of the H-D baseball program. “

ALGONA BULLDOGS ❒ Coach: Rich Collison returns for his 19th year as coach of the Bulldogs and 27th overall with an overall record of 376-290. ❒ 2009 record: Algona finished 14-16 overall and 9-9 in the North Central Conference. ❒ Returning letterwinners: Brady Collison, sr., P/OF; Nyle Larson, sr., P/SS; Chad Benson, sr., P/3B; Derrik Johnson, sr., 1B/DH; Travis Lenz, sr., OF; Josh Holliger, sr., 2B/OF; Blair Bradley, jr., P/2B; Michael McMahon, jr., OF. ❒ Others expected to contribute: Joey Candelarie, jr., OF; Sam Lipps, so, P/1B; Danny Grein, so., P/IF; Jeff Burtnett, so., IF; Derek Person, so., P/OF; Gavin Meyer, so., IF; Alex Smith, so., C; Zach McKenna, so., 2B/SS; Cole Nielson, fr., P/1B; Clay Collison, fr., P/2B/SS; Michael Van Oosbree, fr., OF; Weston Shaw, 8th, C; Tyler Frideres, 8th, C/IF. ❒ Coach’s comments: “We return the majority of our pitching staff and they are the deepest group we’ve had for quite a while. We expect to be solid on the mound. Offensively, we’ll be much improved with most of our team back. We should have decent to good team speed.

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SUMMER SPORTS 2010

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Vanderwerf is one of the keys for Charles City Comets success

Panthers hope to take next step in 2010 season Central Springs returns key cogs from team that shared conference

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MANLY — A quick glance at the stats from the returnees on the Central Springs baseball roster and you can see why expectations are high.

It’s not like there were no expectations a year ago — the Panthers were co-Corn Bowl Conference champs alongside St. Ansgar — but Ethan Miller and Co. know the opportunity is there for a great year.

The Panthers were 22-5 last year and posted a 13-1 mark in the Corn Bowl.

“The foundation of our team is solid and should provide for an excellent brand of baseball this season,” said Miller, entering his sixth year as coach.

Spencer Behne (.406, 10 doubles, 28 RBI and 19 stolen bases) leads a group of eight returning letter winners.

James Michael hit .389 with 27 RBI while Max Lund hit .349 with four home runs and 24 RBI. Jesse Johnson, who stole 27 bases and scored 33 runs, also returns.

“The teams on our schedule will be challenging and we will have to be prepared to play at a high level every night,” Miller said. “The goal is to progress throughout the year and to be playing our best baseball when districts start. Hopefully we’ll be able to string a few wins together to advance deep into tournament play.”

St. Ansgar, a team that was ranked No. 1 during the season last year in Class 2A, enters the season with a new head coach in Garrett Follmuth.

Follmuth, a St. Ansgar graduate, takes over for Devin Schiewsow, who stepped down after the season last year.

Nashua-Plainfield was a team that was in the upper echelon of the conference a year ago.

The Huskies, though, lost a slew of key players off a team that went 9-5 in conference play last year. No starters return off that team.

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Cadets hope to improve on 2-win season this year LATIMER — The CAL baseball team went 2-25 a season ago.

Those two wins, though, came late in the season.

Coach Shannon Muhlenbruch is hoping that returning nine letterwinners including pitcher Kyle Vaness leads to success this year in the Iowa Star Conference.

“It’s (the Iowa Star Conference) a very tough conference,” Muhlenbruch said. “We would like to be in the middle of it.”

IOWA STAR CONFERENCE CAL CADETS Coach: Shannon Muhlenbruch returns as coach of the Cadets.

2009 record: CAL finished 2-25 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Kyle Vanness, OF/P; Brett Johnson, OF; Tanner Yakel, OF/IF; Alex Dorhmann, 3B/SS; Dillion Muhlenbruch, 2B; Joel Johnson, C; Eli Dorhmann, P/IF; Justin Fitz, SS/P; Ben Fahrman, UT. Other expected to contribute: Justin Heisermann, C/OF. Coach’s comments: “It’s (the Iowa Star Conferene) a very tough conference. We would like to be in the middle of it.”

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CHARLES CITY — The Charles City baseball team has made it a yearly occurrence to wind up near the top of the Northeast Iowa Conference standings by the time things are all said and done.

Last year the Comets finished with a 20-15 mark but took second in the NEIC after posting a 13-5 conference mark.

If the Comets are going to contend again for a conference title a big Gabel reason why will be Jordan Vanderwerf.

The senior outfielder and pitcher threw 32 innings last year and recorded a 2.41 earned run average, posting a 3-4 mark.

In the batter’s box he was just as effective, hitting at a .380 clip (second on the team) with a teamhigh 14 doubles and a team-high 16 stolen bases.

Also returning is Ryan Begeman, who led the

CENTRAL SPRINGS PANTHERS Coach: Ethan Miller returns for his sixth year as coach of the Panthers.

2009 record: Central Springs finished 22-5 overall and 13-1 in the Corn Bowl Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Spencer Behne, sr., IF; James Michael, sr., C/IF; Travis Logeman, sr., OF/P; Matt Kelley, sr., IF/P; Max Lund, jr., OF/P; Jesse Johnson, jr., IF/P; Michael Faught, jr., OF/P; Mike Macklin, jr., IF/P. Others expected to contribute: Ty Hedegard, sr., IF; Eric Birkedal, jr., OF/P; Nick Treloar, so., OF/P; Tyler Florea, so., IF/P; Hunter Scholl, so., C. Coach’s comments: “We return a solid group from last year’s co-championship team. The seniors we graduated were a vital part to our success and were a great group of players. The foundation of our team is solid and should provide for an excellent brand of baseball this season.”

NORTH BUTLER Coach: Jim Mauss starts his second year.

2009 record: The Bearcats went 8-22 last year.

Returning letterwinners: Jason Edeker, sr., P/U; Nick DeBerg, sr., OF; Casey Krull, jr., P/C/3B; Reese Kock, jr., 2B; Steve Kruse, jr., P/SS; Lucas Dralle, jr., 1B/OF; Dustin Osler, soph., C/OF/IF; Tyron Steere, spoh., P/3B. Others expected to contribute: Trevor Siemons, fr.; Robbie Rottler, fr.; Dylan Edeker, fr.; Cody Swingen, fr.; Ty Miller, fr.; Matt Heeren, fr.; Shaylon Lahr, 8th; Cody Nelson, 8th.

Coach’s comments: “We are looking to improve in 2010 and are returning a lot of experience from last year. Steve Kruse, Jason Edeker and Tyson Steere will do the bulk of the pitching for us and our lineup will be centered around Casey Krull and Nick DeBerg.”

“We have many young players who are excited to start their varsity career,” N-P coach Michael Kalvig said. “As coaches, we are looking forward to a season of teaching fundamentals and are hopefuly that we see great improvement throughout the year.”

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CHARLES CITY COMETS Coach: Rick Gabel returns for his ninth year as coach of the Comets.

2009 record: Charles City finished 20-15 overall and 13-5 in the Northeast Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Jordan Vanderwerf, sr., OF/P; Ryan Begeman, sr., OF; Peter Rogotzke, sr., IF; Michael Schrodt, sr., IF/P; Cole Thomas, sr., 1B; Tyler Mitchell, jr., IF/P. Others expected to contribute: Jacob Huegel, jr., IF; Zach Isakson, so., C; Drew Armstrong, jr., OF; Dylan Soloman, jr., OF/P; Max Anderegg, jr., P; Simon Anderegg, jr., OF. Coach’s comments: “We’re young and lack experience in most key positions and depth at pitching. The team’s attitude is quite positive.

We will look forward to a squad that must develop as the season progresses. We should be a very competitive team by July.”

Comets with a batting average of .395 a year ago.

“We will look forward to a squad that must develop as the season progresses,” Charles City coach Rick Gabel said. “We should be a very competitive team by July.”

The Comets return six letterwinners — five of which are seniors — from a year ago.

That makes the Comets are fairly inexperienced team going forward.

“We’re young and lack experience in most key positions and depth at pitching,” Gabel said. “The team’s attitude is quite positive.”

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NORTHWOOD-KENSETT VIKINGS Coach: Mike Reindl returns as coach of the Vikings.

Returning letterwinners: Camron Batton, fr. 2B; Michael Gordon, so., OF/C; Jacob Gordon, sr., IF; Derek Varner, sr., OF; Tyler Bachtle, jr., IF; Jacob Katcher, sr., P/C; Tim Francis, jr., IF; Spencer Capitani, jr., P/IF; Tyler Julson, jr., IF; Dylan Nitcher, so., P/IF/OF; Brady Cotter, fr., IF/OF; Torin Newell, jr., P/IF; Nick Schiltz, sr., P/IF. Others expected to contribute: Garrett Olson, fr., P/IF; William Olsen, fr., IF; Joey Read, fr., OF; Anthoney Hauge, jr., OF; Caleb Reyerson, so., OF. Coach’s comments: “Our numbers are much better this year. I feel we will be a muchimproved team. The guys have been working hard over the offseason going to camps. I am excited to watch this group this year.”

NASHUA-PLAINFIELD Coach: Michael Kalvig begins his sixth year as coach with a record of 55-73.

2009 record: 13-11 overall and 9-5 in the Corn Bowl.

Returning letterwinners: Joshua Lehman, sr.; Ian Johnson, sr.; Caleb Smith, jr.; Taylor Davis, jr.; Kevin Klobassa, soph.; Taylor Wedeking, soph.; Alex Mulvey, soph.

Coach’s comments: “The Huskies will measure success by the progress our young players make throughout the season. Nashua-Plainfield loses eight seniors from a year ago and returns no starters. We have many young players who are excited to start their varsity career. As coaches, we are looking forward to a season of teaching fundamentals and are hopefuly that we see great improvement throughout the year.”

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letes.”

Osage is the team in the Since Newman Catholic NIC that returns the most joined the North Iowa players.

Conference it has domiMark Mohl has 16 nated the league. returning letterwinners at One of the teams with his disposal as the Green aspirations of knocking Devils look poised to the Knights off that perch improve on their 6-24 is Lake Mills. mark.

The Bulldogs return a “We were very young solid core led by Chris last year and learned on Throne and Royce Byrnes. the run,” Mohl said. “Our Throne hit .420 with 37 players had great attitudes RBIs and led the team and improved a bunch as with 12 doubles. the year went on. We look He also logged a teamto really be improved this high 54 innings, recording year as well.” a 7-4 record with 70 Belmond-Klemme was strikeouts.

Globe Gazette file photo one of the teams in the top Byrnes also hit over half of the conference a Forest City catcher Trevor .400 (.405) and recorded team-highs in hits (45) Johnson protects the plate year ago.

The Broncos finished and runs (39). during a game last season with 9-5 mark in confer“The strengths of the at Mason City. The Indians team are varsity experiare looking to improve on a ence play but like so many teams in the NIC were hit ence and the overall ath7-21 mark. hard by graduation. leticism the guys bring to “We lost eight seniors the diamond, allowing many to play multiple will be asked to log a lot of with seven being starters positions,” Lake Mills and hope to have guys step innings. coach Jason Blaser said.

“If we stay healthy and in and fill their shoes,” “Our pitching rotation continue to improve I look B-K coach Joe Perez said. isn’t deep but we have for great things from this “This season is going to be some quality arms that group of student-atha hard one to predict.” jared.patterson@globegazette.com

NORTH IOWA CONFERENCE BELMOND-KLEMME BRONCOS Coach: Joe Perez returns for his second year as coach of the Broncos.

2009 record: Belmond-Klemme finished 15-8 overall and 9-5 in the North Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Derek Kindwall, sr., P/3B; Curtis Johnson, jr., P/SS; Justin Meyer, sr., 1B/OF; Mike Bock, sr., C/P/2B; Kyle Uhlenhopp, sr., P/2B; Kris Erdman, sr., P/UT. Others expected to contribute: Corey Been; Jordan Hanson.

Coach’s comments: “We look to compete in the conference again this year and maybe improve on our record. We lost eight seniors with seven being starters and hope to have guys step in and fill their shoes. This season is going to be a hard one to predict.”

FOREST CITY INDIANS Coach: Jeff Jerome returns for his fifth year as coach of the Indians.

2009 record: Forest City finished 7-21 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Andrew Rosacker, sr., P/OF; Alex Johnson, sr., P/2B; Trevor Johnson, sr., C; Reid Gilbertson, jr., P/SS; Drew Tweeten, jr., P/OF; Kyle Rosacker, so., P/UT. Coach’s comments: “We will have more experience on the field this year than in the past. We have three returning starting pitchers but have some question marks with positions in the outfield.”

GARNER-HAYFIELD CARDINALS Coach: Bill Awtry returns for his 12th year as coach of the Cardinals.

2009 record: Garner-Hayfield finished 14-14 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Nick Svare, sr., P/IF; Blake Risius, jr., P/OF; Damon Quandt, P/OF; Tommy Legge, sr., 1B/DH; Tim Molencamp, sr., P/IF; Joe

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Ermer, so., P/IF. Coach’s comments: “It will be a rebuilding year after the graduation of 10 players from last year’s team. We will be young and need a lot of the underclassmen to step up in a hurry. It will be a fun year in the fact that we will be able to develop a lot of players for the future.”

LAKE MILLS BULLDOGS Coach: Jason Blaser returns for his sixth year as coach of the Bulldogs.

2009 record: Lake Mills finished 20-14 overall and 9-5 in the North Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Chris Throne, sr., P/SS; Royce Byrnes, jr., 3B/SS; Levi Dahle, jr., P/OF; Drey LyBarger, jr., P/C; Alex Grunhovd, jr., CF/C; Josh Zabel, jr., OF/1B; Tyler Rice, jr., IF; Bryan Hengesteg, so., OF/C. Others expected to contribute: Jaimyan DaVeiga, jr., OF; Curtis Fell, jr., DH. Coach’s comments: “The strengths of the team are varsity experience and the overall athleticism the guys bring to the diamond, allowing many to play multiple positions. Our pitching rotation isn’t deep, but we have some quality arms that will be asked to log a lot of innings. If we stay healthy and continue to improve, I look for great things from this group of student-athletes.”

OSAGE GREEN DEVILS Coach: Mark Mohl returns for his 16th year as coach of the Green Devils.

2009 record: Osage finished 6-24 overall and 4-10 in the North Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Brandon Barker, jr., IF/P; Marcus Christensen, jr., OF; JT Lee, sr., IF; Jordan Angell, jr., IF/P; Matt Bushbaum, IF/P; Mitchell Eisenman, so., P/OF/1B; Ryan Randall, so., C; Luke Wagner, jr., IF; Michael Hackbarth, jr., OF; Chris

Weigel, so., C/IF; Luke Hanke, so., C; Jacob Wagner, jr., OF; Tanner Molitor, so., P/IF; Josh Lackore, so., IF/P; Jon Lutz, jr., IF; Garrett Spitz, so., IF; Trevor Molitor, jr., P/IF/OF. Coach’s comments: “We were very young last year and learned on the run. Our players had great attitudes and improved a bunch as the year went on. We look to really be improved this year as well.”

WEST HANCOCK EAGLES Coach: Tyler Jansen begins his first year as coach of the Eagles.

2009 record: West Hancock finished 1-20 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Ryan Fedders, so., 1B; Vince Wade, so., P/SS; Josiah Eckels, fr., OF; Tyler Olson, sr., 3B; Mason Muth, fr., P. Others expected to contribute: Jake Christianson, sr., SS; Josh Lampe, sr., C; Sam Patterson, sr., SS/OF. Coach’s comments: “We’re very young and inexperienced. We have young talent that will develop and improve as the season progresses.”

NORTH IOWA BISON Coach: Chad Hinders begins his second year as coach.

2009 record: North Iowa was 19-18 overall and 7-7 in the NIC. Returning letterwinners: Ben Matson, sr., CF/P; Anthony Kokakis, sr., SS/P; Brent Price, sr., C; Nic Hassebroek, sr., 1B; Ben Bromeland, sr., 3B; Joey Charlson, sr., 2B; Michael Limon, jr., LF; Blake Huntington, soph., RF. Others expected to contribute: Troy Kettwick, fr., OF/P; Frank Campos, fr., IF/P. Coach’s comments: “We have a nice pitching rotation. If they can experience success early and we can back them up with a solid defensive effort and continually improve at the plate we should be in a lot of games.”

Jordan Adams Newman Catholic Senior X The Central Michigan recruit was selected to the North Iowa Conference first team and Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 1A Northeast district first team, finishing his prep career as the state leader in grand slams (eight), second in RBIs (265) and fourth in home runs (52).

X The catcher was a first team allstate selection by the Iowa Newspaper Association for the fourth straight season and was a second team all-state selection as an eighth-grader.

X Led the Knights to the Class 1A state title, hitting .528 with 38 hits, 16 home runs eight doubles and 52 RBIs while scoring 51 runs.

X Was a first team all-Northeast Iowa Conference, IHSBCA Class 3A first team Northeast district and INA Class 3A second team all-state selection.

X The outfielder posted a .361 batting average with 44 hits, 24 runs. 35 RBIs, seven doubles, four home runs, one triple and 13 stolen bases.

X Posted an 8-2 record on the mound with a 2.25 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 68 1/3 innings for the Comets.

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TEAM OFFENSE (Season) RUNS SCORED 523 — Bishop Garrigan (1999); first in state history, fourth nationally.

463 — Newman Catholic (2002), tied for sixth all-time in state history.

408 — Newman Catholic (1998).

386 — Mason City (2004) HITS 484 — Newman Catholic (2002), fifth in state history.

443 — Mason City (2005).

413 — Newman Catholic (2001).

400 — Newman Catholic (2003).

399 — Mason City (2006).

374 — Newman Catholic (2008).

370 — Newman Catholic (1998).

DOUBLES 101 — Mason City (2004), 12th in state history.

92 — Newman Catholic (2002).

90 — Newman Catholic (2008).

HOME RUNS 90 — Bishop Garrigan (1999); first in state history, fifth nationally.

62 — Newman Catholic (1998), fifth in state history.

57 — Newman Catholic (1999).

52 — Osage (1999).

50 — Newman Catholic (2000).

RBIs 461 — Bishop Garrigan (1999), first in state history, third nationally.

373 — Newman Catholic (2002), fourth in state history.

WINS 42 — Newman Catholic (2002).

INDIVIDUAL GAME TRIPLES

third nationally.

66 — Tanner Hoel (Newman Catholic), 2001.

66 — Mike Voet (Newman HOME RUNS Catholic), 1999.

3 — Tyler Rosenberg (Clear Lake) vs. New Hampton (July 13, 65 — Marcus Lunning (Mason City) 2004.

2004).

62 — John Lee (Mason City) HOME RUNS INNING 2004, 2003.

2 — Tim Dodge (RockwellSwaledale) vs. Southeast Webster 59 — Tanner Hoel (Newman Catholic) 2002.

(June 9, 1997).

59 — Jordan Adams (Newman GRAND SLAMS Catholic), 2006.

2 — Jordan Adams (Newman Catholic) vs. Forest City (June 21, 58 —Ben Hentges (Newman Catholic), 2002.

2005).

57 — Joe Nelson (Newman Note: Both of Adams’ grand Catholic), 2003. slams were hit in the same 57 — Cody Huisman (Mason inning. Adams is one of three players in state history to hit two City) 2003.

57 — Judd Meinders (Osage) grand slams in one inning.

1999.

RBIs 56 — Jim Abben (Osage) 1996 10 — Tyler Rosenberg (Clear DOUBLES Lake) vs. New Hampton (July 13, 21 — Jordan Adams (Newman 2004).

Catholic), 2006.

8 — Jordan Adams (Newman Catholic) vs. Forest City (June 21, 21 — Brian Johnson (RockwellSwaledale), 1997.

2005).

8 — Jason Hassman (NSRF) vs. 20 — Ben Larson (Mason City) 2004.

North Central (July 7, 2004).

TRIPLES STRIKEOUTS (extra-inning 9 — John Lee (Mason City) 2004 game) 7 — Carl Lange (Newman 20 — Logan Edens (BelmondCatholic), 1987.

Klemme) vs. North Iowa (June 14, 2004), fourth in state history. 6 — John Lee (Mason City) 2005.

STRIKEOUTS (seven-inning 6 — Tom Douglas (Newman game) Catholic), 1982.

19 — Zach Svare (Garner-HayHOME RUNS field) vs. West Hancock (June 20, 27 — Brad Nelson (Bishop Garri2007). gan) 1999, second in state histo19 — Matt Schmaltz (Newman ry, fifth nationally.

Catholic) vs. Sumner (1995).

18 — Mike Voet (Newman Catholic), 2000.

CONSECUTIVE GAME BESTS GRAND SLAMS CONSECUTIVE HITS 3 — Jordan Adams (Newman 11 — Tim Steinhauer (Newman Catholic) 2009.

Catholic), 1984.

RBIs 10 — Joe Nelson (Newman 91 — Brad Nelson (Bishop GarriCatholic), 2003. gan) 1999, first in state history, HOME RUNS, CONSECUTIVE fourth nationally.

GAMES 62 — Judd Meinders (Osage) 9 — Mike Voet (Newman Catholic), 2000, first in state his- 1999.

60 — Greg Bryant (Mason City) tory.

2006.

60 — Brian Powers (Newman INDIVIDUAL SEASON Catholic) 1998.

BATTING AVERAGE WALKS .605 (52-86) — Derek Pagel (Nashua-Plainfield) 1998, 12th in 57 — Sam Lickteig (Bishop Garrigan) 1999, fourth in state histostate history. ry. .538 (50-93) — Dave Broers STOLEN BASES (Clear Lake) 1986.

51 — Derek Haugland (WCLT) RUNS SCORED 2008.

64 — Marcus Lunning (Mason 46 — Dave McLaughlin (NewCity), 2004. man Catholic) 1989.

HITS 83 — Brad Nelson (Bishop Garri- 45 — Blake Nedved (GarnerHayfield), 2003. gan) 1999, first in state history,

4 — Mark Johanns (Riceville) vs.

Ventura (July 14, 1976).

Kyle Moses

Mason City Junior X Was a first team all-CIML Iowa Conference and IHSBCA Class 4A second team North Central district selection.

X The infielder hit .317 with 44 hits, 27 runs, 45 RBIs, 15 doubles, four home runs and stole seven bases.

X Posted a 4-1 record on the mound with 36 strikeouts in 43 innings for the Mohawks.

St. Ansgar Senior X Was a unanimous first team allCorn Bowl Conference, IHSBCA Class 2A first team Northeast district and INA Class 2A first team all-state selection.

X The NIACC recruit had a .533 batAlex Ausenhus ting average with 57 hits, 50 RBIs, 12 Mason City doubles, five home runs, one triple and Senior 11 stolen bases while scoring 45 runs.

Dallas Hendrikson X The NIACC recruit was a first team X Had an on-base percentage of .609 all-CIML Iowa Conference, IHSBCA St. Ansgar and .804 slugging percentage while Class 4A second team North Central Senior posting an 11-2 record on the mound district and INA Class 4A third team all- X The Iowa Western football recruit with three saves, 91 strikeouts and a state selection. was a unanimous first team all-Corn X Had a .399 batting average with 55 Bowl Conference, IHSBCA Class 2A first 1.71 ERA for the Saints. hits, 34 RBIs, 15 doubles, one triple and team Northeast district and INA Class Elliott Neuberger four home runs.

2A second team all-state selection.

Clear Lake X Sported an on-base percentage of X The first baseman batted .516 with Sophomore 49 hits, 53 RBIs, seven home runs, .484 and a slugging percentage of X Was a first team all-North Central .609, scoring 48 runs while stealing 23 seven doubles, one triple and scored Conference and IHSBCA Class 3A first 28 runs. bases for the Mohawks. team Central district selection.

X Had an on-base percentage of .629 X The second baseman had a .494 Franklin Bush and .832 slugging percentage while batting average, .651 on-base percentCentral Springs posting a 5-0 record on the mound age and .678 slugging percentage.

Senior X The Peru State (Neb.) recruit was a with 27 strikeouts in 20 innings for the X Collected 43 hits, 19 RBIs, 11 douSaints. bles, one triple, one home run and four unanimous first team all-Corn Bowl Nyle Larson stolen bases while scoring 34 runs for Conference Conference and IHSBCA the Lions.

Algona Class 2A first team Northeast district Junior selection.

Jake Peter X Was a unanimous first team allX The middle infielder hit .486 with Mason City North Central Conference and IHSBCA an on-base percentage of .621 and a Sophomore .629 slugging percentage, 34 hits, 29 Class 3A first team Central district X Was a first team all-CIML Iowa Conruns, 33 RBIs, five doubles, one triple, selection. ference, IHSBCA Class 4A first team one home run and stole 22 bases.

X The third baseman hit .441 with 33 North Central district and INA Class 4A X Posted a 7-0 record on the mound hits, 12 runs, 37 RBIs, eight doubles, second team all-state selection. with a 1.60 ERA in helping lead the two triples and stole eight bases.

X The middle infielder had a .441 batPanthers to a share of the Corn Bowl X Had an on-base percentage of .500 ting average with 60 hits, 27 RBIs, 17 Conference title. and .570 slugging percentage for the doubles, one home runs and 23 stolen Bulldogs. bases while scoring 41 runs for the Mohawks.

Jon Lewerke Logan Cimmiyotti X Had an on-base percentage of .528 Newman Catholic St. Ansgar and .588 slugging percentage while S e n i o r Senior posting an 4-1 record on the mound X The University of Iowa walk-on was X The Ellsworth recruit was a first with two saves and 34 strikeouts in 38 team all-North Iowa Conference, IHSBa unanimous first team all-Corn Bowl 2/3 innings.

CA Class 1A first team Northeast disConference, IHSBCA Class 2A first Thomas Weber team Northeast district and INA Class trict and INA Class 1A third team allstate selection.

Newman Catholic 2A second team all-state selection.

X The third baseman hit .417 with an Senior X The catcher hit .538 with an onon-base percentage of .521 and a .677 X The Luther recruit was a first team base percentage of .639 and a .990 slugging percentage, 56 hits, 59 runs, slugging percentage, 40 hits, 27 runs, all-North Iowa Conference, IHSBCA Class 1A first team Northeast district 50 RBIs, 12 home runs, seven doubles, 32 RBIs, 13 doubles, four home runs and stole two bases. two triples and stole 20 bases. and INA Class 1A first team all-state X Posted a 5-0 record on the mound X Posted a 7-0 record on the mound selection. with a 1.64 ERA and a fielding percent- with a 1.46 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 24 X The center fielder hit .500 with 50 innings. age of .978 in helping lead the Saints hits, 53 runs, 38 RBIs, 12 doubles, six to a share of the Corn Bowl Conference home runs, one triple and stole 13 Kyle McCann title. bases.

Newman Catholic Adam Feller Senior X The Ellsworth recruit was a first Charles City team all-North Iowa Conference, IHSBSenior

North Iowa baseball all-time bests The Iowa High School Athletic Association has compiled a list of top baseball performances in state history.

The following is a list of the top North Iowans who appear on the single-game and career lists.

TEAM (Single-game) HOME RUNS 7 — Osage vs. Newman Catholic (June 12, 1999).

HOME RUNS, BOTH TEAMS 10 — Newman Catholic vs. North Fayette (June 27, 2006), both teams hit five home runs.

HOME RUNS ONE INNING 5 — Rockwell-Swaledale vs.

Southeast Webster (June 9, 1997).

4 — Lake Mills vs. St. Ansgar (June 5, 1999), tied for fourth in state history.

CA Class 1A first team Northeast district and INA Class 1A first team allstate selection.

X The shortstop posted a .370 batting average with 27 hits, 29 runs, 30 RBIs, six doubles, three home runs and five stolen bases.

X Had an on-base percentage of .495 and .575 slugging percentage while posting an 9-1 record on the mound with a 0.90 ERA and 77 strikeouts for the Knights.

42 — Tim Lugar (Newman Catholic) 1990.

40 — Joe Cahalan (Newman Catholic) 1982.

39 — B.J. Mayer (Osage) 1989.

39 — Tim Steinhauer (Newman Catholic) 1984.

38 — Danny Rose (Mason City) 2006.

36 — Andy Blaisdell (Newman Catholic) 1995.

36 — Lugar (Newman Catholic) 1991.

PITCHING STRIKEOUTS 236 — Mark Adams (Mason City) 1972.

164 — Mark Adams (Mason City), 1971.

160 — Zach Zirbel (Clear Lake), 2004.

FEWEST WALKS (with at least 65 innings pitched) 8 (in 73 2/3 innings) — Matt Gast (Osage) 1995, fourth in state history.

LOWEST ERA 0.68 (174 innings) — Mark Adams (Mason City) 1972.

0.76 (73 2/3 innings) — Matt Gast (Osage).

0.87 (67 2/3 innings) — Steve Hauser (Charles City) 1984.

MOST WINS 16 — Stephen Bartleson (Forest City) 1984. Note — Bartleson was 16-0.

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER HITS 255 — Jordan Adams (Newman Catholic) 2005-2009 (fifth in state history).

DOUBLES 65 — Adams (Newman Catholic) 2005-2009 (second in state history).

TRIPLES 19 — John Lee (Mason City) 2003-05, sixth in state history.

HOME RUNS 52 — Adams (Newman Catholic) 2005-09 (fourth in state history).

49 — Brad Nelson (Bishop Garrigan) 1997-99, fifth in state history.

GRAND SLAMS 8 — Jordan Adams (Newman Catholic) 2005-2009, first in state history.

RBIS 265 — Adams (Newman Catholic) 2005-2009. (Second in state history).

STOLEN BASES 113 — Dave McLaughlin (Newman Catholic), 1989-1991.

SHUTOUTS 11 — Joe Nelson (Newman Catholic), 2000-04.

11 — Rick Kellogg (Newman Catholic), 1985-87.

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Monday, June 14 Central Springs at St. Ansgar Northwood-Kensett at Riceville Rockford at Nashua-Plainfield West Fork at North Butler Tuesday, June 15 Nashua-Plainfield at NorthwoodKensett North Butler at Turkey Valley Osage at St. Ansgar (DH) Wednesday, June 16 North Butler at Nashua-Plainfield Northwood-Kensett at Central Springs Riceville at St. Ansgar Rockford at West Fork Thursday, June 17 Garner-Hayfield at West Fork North Butler at Tripoli Osage at Rockford Friday, June 18 Central Springs at Rockford Nashua-Plainfield at St. Ansgar Northwood-Kensett at West Fork Riceville at Valley of Elgin tournament Saturday, June 19 Central Springs tournament Riceville at Valley of Elgin tournament West Fork tournament Monday, June 21 St. Ansgar at North Butler Riceville at Nashua-Plainfield Rockford at Northwood-Kensett West Fork at Central Springs Tuesday, June 22 Forest City at Central Springs Hampton-Dumont at West Fork Nashua-Plainfield at Osage North Butler at Belmond-Klemme CORN BOWL CONFERENCE Riceville at Charles City Monday, May 24 Rockford at Charles City Lake Mills at West Fork St. Ansgar at Clear Lake (DH) Riceville at Turkey Valley Wednesday, June 23 St. Ansgar at Newman Catholic North Butler at Central Springs Tuesday, May 25 Riceville at Rockford North Iowa at Northwood-Kensett St. Ansgar at West Fork (DH) Thursday, June 24 Turkey Valley at Charles City Rockford at Clarksville Wednesday, May 26 Friday, June 25 Crestwood at St. Ansgar (DH) Central Springs at Nashua-Plainfield Lake Mills at Rockford (DH) North Butler at Sumner-FredericksNorth Butler at Osage (DH) burg Thursday, May 27 Rockford at St. Ansgar Lake Mills at Central Springs West Fork at Riceville Northwood-Kensett at CAL Saturday, June 26 Osage at Riceville (DH) Central Springs, North Butler at St. Ansgar at Forest City (DH) Hampton-Dumont tournament West Fork at Iowa Falls-Alden Nashua-Plainfield at North Fayette Friday, May 28 tournament Cedar Falls NU High at North Butler Riceville at Waukon Hudson at Nashua-Plainfield Monday, June 28 North Sentral Kossuth at West Fork Central Springs at Riceville Rockford at Garner-Hayfield Rockford at North Butler St. Ansgar at Waterloo Bucks tourna- West Fork at Nashua-Plainfield ment Tuesday, June 29 Saturday, May 29 Riceville at Tripoli Riceville at New Hampton tournament Wednesday, June 30 West Fork at Newman Catholic (DH) Nashua-Plainfield at Rockford Tuesday, June 1 North Butler at West Fork Janesville at North Butler Riceville at Northwood-Kensett Newman Catholic at Central Springs St. Ansgar at Central Springs Riceville at Postville Thursday, July 1 Wednesday, June 2 Nashua-Plainfield at HamptonRiceville at North Butler Dumont Rockford at Central Springs Northwood-Kensett at St. Ansgar St. Ansgar at Nashua-Plainfield Friday, July 2 West Fork at Northwood-Kensett Central Springs at Northwood-Kensett Thursday, June 3 Nashua-Plainfield at North Butler Clarksville at North Butler St. Ansgar at Riceville Garner-Hayfield at Central Springs West Fork at Rockford Riceville at Lake Mills Monday, July 5 Friday, June 4 Northwood-Kensett at North Butler Central Springs at West Fork Tuesday, July 6 Nashua-Plainfield at Riceville Mason City at West Fork North Butler at St. Ansgar North Butler at Riceville Northwood-Kensett at Rockford Wednesday, July 7 Saturday, June 5 North Butler vs. North Tama at RiverCentral Springs at Humboldt tournafront Stadium in Waterloo ment Tripoli at Nashua-Plainfield Nashua-Plainfield tournament Thursday, July 8 Northwood-Kensett, St. Ansgar at Riceville vs. Janesville at Riverfront Lake Mills tournament Stadium in Waterloo Monday, June 7 Central Springs at North Butler NORTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE Northwood-Kensett at Nashua-PlainMonday, May 24 field Bishop Garrigan at Estherville-Lincoln Rockford at Riceville Central (DH) West Fork at St. Ansgar Tuesday, May 25 Tuesday, June 8 Bishop Garrigan at Emmetsburg Clear Lake at West Fork Hampton-Dumont at Forest City Forest City at St. Ansgar (DH) Thursday, May 27 Hampton-Dumont at Central Springs Hampton-Dumont at Garner-Hayfield Wednesday, June 9 North Sentral Kossuth at Bishop GarriNashua-Plainfield at Central Springs gan (DH) North Butler at Northwood-Kensett Friday, May 28 Riceville at West Fork Bishop Garrigan at Humboldt St. Ansgar at Rockford Monday, May 31 Thursday, June 10 Aplington-Parkersburg at HamptonCentral Springs at Osage Dumont Hampton-Dumont at Rockford Tuesday, June 1 Lake Mills at Northwood-Kensett Clarion-Goldfield at Hampton-Dumont North Butler at Waverly-Shell Rock Clear Lake at Bishop Garrigan Riceville at Crestwood Wednesday, June 2 Friday, June 11 Bishop Garrigan at Algona Nashua-Plainfield at West Fork Hampton-Dumont at Clear Lake North Butler at Rockford Thursday, June 3 Riceville at Central Springs Bishop Garrigan at Spencer St. Ansgar at Northwood-Kensett Friday, June 4 Saturday, June 12 Eagle Grove at Bishop Garrigan Central Springs, Riceville at Riceville Hampton-Dumont at Iowa Falls-Alden tournament Saturday, June 5 Nashua-Plainfield at Sumner-Freder- Bishop Garrigan at CYO tournament in icksburg tournament Carroll North Butler, Northwood-Kensett at Osage at Hampton-Dumont Northwood-Kensett tournament Sunday, June 6 St. Ansgar at Charles City tournament Bishop Garrigan at CYO tournament in

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Lake Mills at West Fork St. Ansgar at Newman Catholic WCLT at North Iowa West Hancock at Clarion-Goldfield Tuesday, May 25 Clarion-Goldfield at Garner-Hayfield Eagle Grove at Belmond-Klemme Hampton-Dumont at Forest City Newman Catholic at Clear Lake North Iowa at Northwood-Kensett Wednesday, May 26 Belmond-Klemme, North Iowa, West Hancock at WCLT tournament Lake Mills at Rockford (DH) North Butler at Osage (DH) North Sentral Kossuth at Garner-Hayfield Thursday, May 27 Belmond-Klemme, North Iowa, West Hancock at WCLT tournament Hampton-Dumont at Garner-Hayfield Lake Mills at Central Springs Osage at Riceville (DH) St. Ansgar at Forest City (DH) Friday, May 28 Newman Catholic at Charles City tournament Rockford at Garner-Hayfield Saturday, May 29 Belmond-Klemme, North Iowa, West Hancock at WCLT tournament West Fork at Newman Catholic Monday, May 31 Garner-Hayfield at St. Edmond tournament Osage at Charles City Tuesday, June 1 Belmond-Klemme at CAL Newman Catholic at Central Springs North Iowa at CWL WCLT at Lake Mills Wednesday, June 2 Charles City at Turkey Valley Forest City at Waverly-Shell Rock New Hampton at Osage Thursday, June 3 Forest City at Webster City Garner-Hayfield at Central Springs North Iowa at North Sentral Kossuth Riceville at Lake Mills (DH) Friday, June 4 Belmond-Klemme at Forest City Lake Mills at Newman Catholic North Iowa at Garner-Hayfield West Hancock at Osage Saturday, June 5 Belmond-Klemme at Humboldt tournament Garner-Hayfield, Lake Mills at Lake Mills tournament Newman Catholic hosts River City Classic Osage at Hampton-Dumont Monday, June 7 Belmond-Klemme at Lake Mills Forest City at Newman Catholic Garner-Hayfield at West Hancock Osage at North Iowa Tuesday, June 8 Charles City at Waukon Forest City at St. Ansgar (DH) Lake Mills at Armstrong-Ringsted Newman Catholic at North Sentral Kossuth Wednesday, June 9 Lake Mills at North Iowa Newman Catholic at Garner-Hayfield Osage at Belmond-Klemme West Hancock at Forest City Thursday, June 10 Armstrong-Ringsted at North Iowa Central Springs at Osage Clear Lake at Garner-Hayfield Forest City at WCLT Lake Mills at Northwood-Kensett Friday, June 11 Belmond-Klemme at West Hancock Forest City at Osage Garner-Hayfield at Lake Mills North Iowa at Newman Catholic Saturday, June 12 Garner-Hayfield at Charles City tournament Lake Mills, West Hancock at Northwood-Kensett tournament Newman Catholic at West Des Moines Dowling tournament Sunday, June 13 Newman Catholic at West Des Moines Dowling tournament Monday, June 14 Forest City at Lake Mills Newman Catholic at BelmondKlemme Osage at Garner-Hayfield West Hancock at North Iowa Tuesday, June 15 Algona at Garner-Hayfield

Clarion-Goldfield at Belmond-Klemme Forest City at Humboldt Osage at St. Ansgar (DH) Wednesday, June 16 Belmond-Klemme at North Iowa Forest City at Garner-Hayfield Osage at Lake Mills West Hancock at Newman Catholic Thursday, June 17 Garner-Hayfield at West Fork Lake Mills at WCLT Osage at Rockford (DH) Friday, June 18 Garner-Hayfield at Belmond-Klemme Lake Mills at West Hancock Newman Catholic at Osage North Iowa at Forest City Saturday, June 19 Newman Catholic tournament Osage at West Fork tournament West Hancock at Central Springs tournament Monday, June 21 Forest City at Belmond-Klemme Garner-Hayfield at North Iowa Newman Catholic at Lake Mills Osage at West Hancock Tuesday, June 22 Forest City at Central Springs Garner-Hayfield at Bishop Garrigan (DH) Nashua-Plainfield at Osage North Butler at Belmond-Klemme North Sentral Kossuth at North Iowa Wednesday, June 23 Lake Mills at Belmond-Klemme Newman Catholic at Forest City North Iowa at Osage West Hancock at Garner-Hayfield Thursday, June 24 Clear Lake at Lake Mills West Hancock at WCLT Friday, June 25 Belmond-Klemme at Osage Forest City at West Hancock Garner-Hayfield at Newman Catholic North Iowa at Lake Mills Saturday, June 26 Lake Mills at Twin River Valley tournament Sunday, June 27 Newman Catholic at Mason City Monday, June 28 Lake Mills at Garner-Hayfield Newman Catholic at North Iowa Osage at Forest City West Hancock at Belmond-Klemme Tuesday, June 29 Clarion-Goldfield at Forest City Newman Catholic at North Fayette North Iowa at WCLT Wednesday, June 30 Belmond-Klemme at Newman Catholic Garner-Hayfield at Osage Lake Mills at Forest City North Iowa at West Hancock Thursday, July 1 Osage at Crestwood Friday, July 2 Garner-Hayfield at Forest City Lake Mills at Osage Newman Catholic at West Hancock North Iowa at Belmond-Klemme Monday, July 5 Belmond-Klemme at Garner-Hayfield Forest City at North Iowa Osage at Newman Catholic West Hancock at Lake Mills Tuesday, July 6 CWL at West Hancock Wednesday, July 7 Estherville-Lincoln Central at Forest City St. Ansgar at Lake Mills Thursday, July 8 Newman Catholic at Cedar Falls Friday, July 9 Forest City at Algona Saturday, July 10 Mason City at Forest City Monday, July 12 Forest City at Crestwood Wednesday, July 14 Clear Lake at Forest City Osage at Garner-Hayfield West Hancock at North Iowa Tuesday, June 15 Algona at Garner-Hayfield Newman Catholic at Riceville Osage at Rockford Wednesday, June 16 Belmond-Klemme at North Iowa Forest City at Garner-Hayfield Osage at Lake Mills West Hancock at Newman Catholic Thursday, June 17

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SUMMER SPORTS 2010

2009 ALL-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM

CHARLES CITY SOFTBALL

Seven starters return from 17-14 squad

By KIRK HARDCASTLE kirk.hardcastle@globegazette.com

LATIMER — Dallas Pals is closing in on career win No. 600.

The veteran CAL coach has a career mark of 590402 heading into the 2010 season.

And Pals returns seven starters and three other letterwinners from last year’s team that was 1714 and 10-6 in the Iowa Star Conference.

“Our strength this year Pals should be our pitching depth,” said Pals, who is 180-183 at CAL. Carley Christiansen Christiansen returns for her senior season after recording a 13-8 record a year ago with 143 innings pitched.

Bruns Senior Lindsey Bruns, a shortstop, also returns after leading the Cadets with a .356 average.

“On offense, we need to improve our hitting,” Pals said, “but team speed should be a benefit to us on offense.”

Pals said defending conference champion Janesville is the favorite again.

“They graduated their battery, but their replacements will make them competitive,” Pals said.

“The top six in the conference should be close and I doubt anyone will get through the conference season undefeated.”

CAL CADETS Coach — Dallas Pals has a career record of 590402 and is 180-183 at CAL. 2009 record — 17-14 overall, 10-6 in the Iowa Star Conference.

Returning letterwinners — Lindsey Bruns, sr., SS; Carley Christiansen, sr., P/OF; Katie Johnson, jr., CF; Abby Muhlenbruch, jr., 1B/OF; Shelby Rapp, jr., P/2B; Kaitlyn Muhlenbruch, soph., OF; Hanna Pals, soph., C; Katie Dirksen, jr., P/1B; Maria Gomez, soph., infield; Kendra Vanness, soph., 3B.

STATE SOFTBALL

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Garner-Hayfield Senior X Was a first team all-North Iowa Conference and Iowa Girls Coaches Association Class 2A North Central all-district selection.

X The outfielder batted .438 with 39 hits, five doubles and 11 RBIs for the Cardinals.

X Had an on-base percentage of .519 and a slugging percentage of .494, scoring 25 runs while stealing 35 bases.

Central Springs Senior X Was a unanimous first team all-Corn Bowl Conference selection.

X Hit .407 with 35 hits, 28 runs, 18 RBIs, six doubles, three triples and seven home runs for the Panthers.

X Had an on-base percentage of .474 and slugging percentage of .791 and also split time in the circle, striking out 48 batters in 76 2/3 innings.

Lisa Berns Charles City Sophomore X Was a first team all-Northeast Iowa Conference and IGCA Class 3A North all-district selection.

X Batted .395, collecting 45 hits with 29 runs, 22 RBIs, seven doubles, a triple, a home run and stole six bases.

X Helped the Comets place eighth at the Class 3A state tournament with an on-base percentage of .457 and slugging percentage of .500.

Bobbi Boomgarden North Butler Junior X Was a first team all-Corn Bowl Conference and IGCA Class 1A North Central all-district selection.

X Was 23-4 in the circle with 189 strikeouts and a 0.87 earned run average in 193 2/3 innings, helping the Bearcats place sixth at the Class 1A state tournament.

X Batted .255 for the Corn Bowl Conference champions, collecting 24 hits with 18 runs, 11 RBIs and four doubles.

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Charles City’s Bree Hackman delivers a pitch at the state softball tournament last season. Hackman returns for her senior seson.

Comets looking to build off state appearance CHARLES CITY — Charles City softball coach Brian Bohlen had a vision of returning the Comets back to the perennial power they were under legendary coach Jerry Newton.

The Comets took a step in that direction last season, qualifying for the Class 3A state tournament in Bohlen’s seventh year at the helm.

It was the Comets’ 24th trip to the state tournament in school histor, but their first since 1999.

“This has been something I’ve worked a long time for,” Bohlen said following last year’s 5-0 regional final victory over Webster City in Iowa Falls. “Coach Newton has been great. I’ve talked to him after a couple of games and he’s just a great person.

“There was some pressure because he was at so many state tournaments, so its nice that I can finally say that all of my hard work has finally paid off.”

Charles City dropped all three of its state tournament games, finishing with a 26-13 record.

However, bigger and better things could be on the horizon as the Comets return their entire team.

In the circle, Leah Gelner and Bree

Hackman both return for their senior seasons.

Hackman was a second-team allNortheast Iowa Conference selection while Gelner earned honorable mention all-conference honors.

Leading the way at the plate is junior Lisa Berns.

Berns was a first-team all-NEIC, IGCA Class 3A North all-district and Globe Gazette All-Area team selection.

She batted .395 with an on-base percentage of .457 and slugging percentage of .500, collecting 45 hits with 29 runs, 22 RBIs, seven doubles, a triple, a home run and stole six bases.

Seniors Meredith Worrall, Abby Platte and Maddie Forsyth also recorded batting averages over .300.

Worrall was a second-team allNEIC catcher as a junior while Platte was named to the second team as an outfielder Junior infielder Abby Lasher was also a second team pick while senior Kallie Hoeft was an honorable mention selection.

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The following is a list of North Iowa teams and the years they have participated in the state softball tournament: Belmond-Klemme (5) — 1992 (13th), 1993 (7th), 1994 (2A-7th), 2000 (2A-7th), 2002 (2A, 4th), 2009 (2A, 6th).

Charles City (23) — 1975 (8th), 1976 (6th), 1978 (6th), 1978 (fall, 2nd), 1979 (fall, 1st), 1980 (3rd), 1981 (5th), 1981 (fall, 2nd), 1982 (2nd), 1982 (fall, 2nd), 1983 (fall, 2nd), 1984 (5th), 1984 (fall, 6th), 1985 (2nd), 1987 (10th), 1988 (2nd), 1989 (4th), 1990 (12th), 1991 (3rd), 1995 (3A, 2nd), 1996 (3A, 5th), 1998 (3A, 5th), 1999 (3A, 5th), 2009 (3A, 8th).

CAL-Dows (1) — 2004 (1A, 7th) Clear Lake (4) — 1997 (2A, Charles City’s Lisa Berns slides into second base last season.

2nd), 1998 (2A, 5th), 1999 (2A, 2nd), 2002 (2A, 3rd).

Corwith-Wesley (2) — Mason City (1) — 1981 (11th).

1967 (fall), 1982 (12th).

Meservey-Thornton (3) — 1959 (Fall, second), 1982, 1984 Dumont (1) — 1980 (16th). (fourth).

Forest City (3) — 1992 Newman Catholic (2) — 1982 (11th), 1990 (4th).

(7th), 1996 (2A, 7th), 2001 North Butler (1) — 2007 (2A, 7th), 2009 (1A, 6th).

(2A, 3rd), 2003 (2A, 4th).

North Iowa (1) — 1998 (1A, 7th).

Garner-Hayfield (3) — Osage (1) — 1999 (2A, 8th).

1978 (8th), 1983 (16th), 1991 Plainfield (3) — 1960 (3rd), 1961 (fall, 3rd), 1966 (fall, 3rd).

(15th).

Riceville (2) — 1991 (9th), 1994 (1A, 3rd).

Hampton (1) — 1979 Sheffield-Chapin (3) — 1975, 1977, 1987.

(12th).

St. Ansgar (1) — 1988 (14th).

Lake Mills (1) — 1997 (1A, Woden-Crystal Lake (6) — 1961 (2nd), 1961 (fall, 2nd), 8th).

1962 (1st), 1962 (fall, 2nd), 1963 (1st), 1972 (8th).

Belmond-Klemme Junior X Was a first team all-North Iowa Conference and IGCA Class 2A North Central all-district selection.

X Batted .402 for the NIC cochampions, collecting 43 hits with 23 runs, 18 RBIs, 10 doubles, two triples, one home run and stole 13 bases.

X Helped the Broncos place sixth at the Class 2A state tournament with an on-base percentage of .469 and slugging percentage of .561.

Alicia Martin Nashua-Plainfield Senior X Was a first team all-Corn Bowl Conference and IGCA Class 2A North Central all-district selection.

X Batted .343, collecting 24 hits, 23 RBIs, eight doubles, four triples a home run and scored 10 runs for the Huskies.

X Posted an 11-7 record in the circle, striking out 86 batters with a 1.11 ERA and holding opponents to a .093 batting average.

Alyssa Schwartz Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka Senior X Was a first team all-Cornbelt Conference and IGCA Class 1A North Central all-district selection.

X Collected 41 hits, scored 40 runs and stole seven bases for the Tigers.

X Had five doubles, eight home runs and 46 RBIs with a .441 batting average, .519 on-base percentage and .753 slugging percentage.

Mackenzie Siefken Algona Sophomore X Was a unanimous first team all-North Central Conference and IGCA Class 3A North all-district selection.

X Recorded 177 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched, posting a record of 11-16 in the circle.

X Collected 42 hits with 21 RBIs, 13 doubles and two home runs while batting .467 for the Bulldogs.

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St. Ansgar Senior X Was a unanimous first team all-Corn Bowl Conference and IGCA Shelby Dougherty Class 2A North Central all-district selection.

Belmond-Klemme X Batted .437 for the Saints, Senior collecting 38 hits with 14 runs, 11 X Was a first team all-North Iowa Conference and IGCA Class 2A RBIs, six doubles, two triples, one North Central all-district selection. home run and stole 10 bases.

X Went 26-6 in the circle for the X Had an on-base percentage of Broncos with 345 strikeouts — 10th .456 and slugging percentage of in the state — and a 0.55 ERA in 215 .586. innings.

X Had 36 hits, eight doubles, Jenny Wyborny one home run and 28 RBIs while hitRockford ting .346 in sharing NIC player of Junior the year honors.

X Was a first team all-Corn Bowl Conference and IGCA Class 1A Holly Gilbertson North Central all-district selection.

Forest City X Batted .429, collecting 27 Senior hits, 13 RBIs, five doubles and two X Was a first team all-North home runs for the Warriors.

Iowa Conference and IGCA Class 3A X Posted an 11-8 record in the North all-district selection. circle, striking out 121 batters in 117 X Was 20-4 for the Indians with innings. a 0.65 ERA and 210 strikeouts in 162 innings, sharing NIC player of the year honors.

X Hit .441 with seven doubles, five home runs and 33 RBIs for the NIC co-champions.

Carly Jacobs North Butler Junior X Was a first team all-Corn Bowl Conference and IGCA Class 1A North Central all-district selection.

X Batted .356 for the Corn Bowl Conference champions, leading the team in hits, runs, RBIs, doubles and triples.

X Helped the Bearcats place sixth at the Class 2A state tournament, collecting 36 hits with 29 runs, 17 RBIs, seven doubles, two triples and stole five bases.

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Forest City Senior X Was a first team all-North Iowa Conference and IGCA Class 3A North all-district selection.

X Hit .344 with 32 hits —10 doubles and eight home runs — for the NIC co-champions.

X Had an on-base percentage of .390 and a slugging percentage of .710, scoring 20 runs with 33 RBIs for the Indians.

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By JEREMY KOENIGS sports@globegazette.com

BELMOND — Veteran coach Howard Dorman is returning to the BelmondKlemme softball program after a year away.

Dorman said his decision was based on the current state of the program following the dismissal of Jodi Barrus, who led the Broncos to a sixth-place finish at the Class 2A state tournament in her only season at the helm.

“We have too good of a softball program to ruin it after one year,” said DorDorman man, who has 51 years of coaching experience. “There were a lot of problems with girls not wanting to go out this year so I decided to return.

“I enjoy working with them.”

Dorman, whose return comes Tuesday against Algona, won’t have the numbers as he did in the past, but is looking forward to the upcoming season.

“We’ll have around 15 girls out so we probably won’t have a JV,” Dorman said. “The main thing is that they have fun and work hard.

“We’ll have some veteran girls but we’ll have someone new pitching.

The pitching duties will fall on Morgan Kinseth, who will replace Shelby Dougherty.

“One problem is we scheduled six games a week which is not ideal with an inexperienced pitcher,” Dorman said.

“Hopefully she can hold up. The key is to throw strikes and field the ball.”

Kinseth will be the first non-Dougherty in the circle for the Broncos in the last decade.

“Shelby’s the best pitcher I’ve coached since probably 1964,” Dorman said. “She was plain tough.

Chelsey was a great athlete but she didn’t really focus on pitching. Jacki was good.”

Dana Christensen will return behind the plate and Amy Soma will move to first base.

“Everyone knows about Dana, but as for Amy, she’s good at anything she does,” Dorman said.

Christensen was a firstteam all-North Iowa Conference, IGCA Class 2A North Central all-district and Globe Gazette AllArea team selection.

She batted .402 with an on-base percentage of .469 and slugging percentage of .561 for the NIC co-champions, collecting 43 hits with 23 runs, 18 RBIs, 10 doubles, two triples, one home run and stole 13 bases.

Kaitlynn Allen will play second base, Kelsey Bock will play shortstop while Shelby Mennenga rounds out the infield at third.

Dorman said there are question marks in the outfield.

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Belmond-Klemme’s Dana Christensen returns for her senior season.

RULING THE BASES

Knights’ speed could show with new pitching distance

By KIRK HARDCASTLE

“Offensively, she’s a threat because she hits from the left side and puts the ball in play.”

MASON CITY — Newman Catholic softAlso returning is junior pitcher Ali ball coach Tom Dunn was not in favor of Stearns, who was 10-15 a year ago with a moving the pitching distance back to 43 3.70 earned run average. feet this season.

Stearns said she likes what she sees in the But the veteran coach said it could help preseason practices. out his speedy team, which Dunn calls the “We have a group of girls that really want Olson Dunn Stearns fastest since some of his teams in the to work hard,” she said. “We know that we’re 1990s. here to work and have fun at the same time.

“So it’s going to be more dangerous to “It could end up being an advantage for “We all know we have a goal in mind and play the corners with that extra split second are willing to work hard.” us because we can probably steal more that the batters are going to have.” bases,” Dunn said. “We will also have the Dunn, who begins his 27th year as coach, Newman returns 10 letterwinners from most slappers we’ve had in the lineup in said the North Iowa Conference is up for years, too. We intend to use the speed game last year’s team that was 13-19 overall and 5- grabs this season. and we have a couple of people that hit the 9 in the North Iowa Conference.

“On paper, you’d have to say Lake Mills Leading the list of returnees is senior ball pretty hard.” with (Josie) Brackey returning,” the coach shortstop Olivia Olson, who was a thirdDunn said the move was made by the said. “After that, there’s not a Dougherty team all state selection by the Iowa Girls Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union to and there’s not a Gilbertson.

Coaches Association last year. move the pitching distance from 40 to 43 “Osage lost seven starters and GarnerOlson hit .379, scored 31 runs and stole 20 feet to create more offense.

Hayfield lost a lot. It’s going to be whoever bases.

Batters will have more time to react to worked the hardest over the winter.”

Dunn said a major strength of Olson’s is the pitch, the pitcher will have to cover her arm. more ground fielding bunts and baserunNEWMAN KNIGHTS Coach — Tom Dunn begins his 27th year as coach.

“She has a tremendous arm and she’s ners will have more time to steal.

2009 record — 13-19 overall, 5-9 in the North Iowa Conference.

“More runs are going to be scored,” Dunn quick,” Dunn said. “The other day a couple Returning letterwinners — Olivia Olson, sr., shortstop; Morgan Dornbier, sr., catcher; Ali Stearns, jr., pitcher; Sarah Floden, jr., catcher/first base; Grace Moore, jr., outfield; of young girls were saying ‘wow’ when she said. “There’s going to be more hard hit Sam Grant, soph., third base; Paige Halsted, soph., second base; Elli Ruen, soph., was throwing the ball across the diamond. balls. pitcher/utility; Jena Stallsmith, catcher/pitcher; Jessica Balek, first base/outfield. kirk.hardcastle@globegazette.com

CENTRAL SPRINGS

Indians must replace four regulars FOREST CITY — Forest City has spent most of the past decade at or near the top of the North Iowa Conference softball standings.

Year in and year out, the Indians have managed to put quality pitching in the circle and backed it up with an efficient offense.

Last season, Forest City was 24-7 overall and shared the conference title with Belmond-Klemme.

The Indians, though, lost seven players to graduation, and return just four regulars from that team.

“There will be plenty of new faces on the field,” Denny Gilbertson, the Indians fourth-year coach said. “Our goal is to improve each week.”

In a sport that can be dominated by pitching and quality defense, especially at the catching position, the Indians should be in good shape.

Among the returnees are a pair of pitchers, Maria Levang and Bailey Gilbertson, as well as catcher Kayla Vermedahl.

Levang could fill in at first base to help anchor that position.

Amanda Busta, a sophomore outfielder, is the other principal returnee for Forest City.

“There are some young ladies with raw, unproven talent,” Coach Gilbertson said. “I am excited to see how they develop.”

The Indians will have to grow up quickly as many teams throughout the conference return top performers and greater depth.

Belmond-Klemme will build around all-state catcher Dana Christensen.

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North Iowa might be one of the league’s more intriguing teams as the Lady Bison return 10 letterwinners, seven of whom are seniors.

The Lady Bison finished just 8-18 last season, but Chelsey Swenson and Becca Siemens both return after earning allconference recognition.

Lake Mills, another program that has a strong tradition, opens with a new coach, Wade Fridley.

The Bulldogs may start a bit slowly since many of the returnees are tied up in spring sports, but they do expect to bring back pitcher Josie Brackey.

With most teams entering the season with significant question marks, a wild summer could be in store for the North Iowa Conference.

FOREST CITY INDIANS

Coach: Denny Gilbertson returns for his fourth year as coach of the Indians.

2009 record: Forest City finished 24-7 overall and shared the North Iowa Conference title.

Returning starters: Kayla Vermedahl, sr., C; Maria Levang, sr., P/1B; Bailey Gilbertson, jr., IF/P; Amanda Busta, so., OF. Coach’s comments: “We graduated a talented class of seven seniors, so there will be plenty of new faces on the field for the Indians this summer. Our goal is to improve each week and hopefully be playing our best softball when the postseason rolls around.”

GARNER-HAYFIELD CARDINALS Coach: Anita Smith begins her first season back as coach of the Cardinals after coaching the team from 2003-05.

2009 record: Garner-Hayfield finished 9-20 overall and 3-11 in the North Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Jasmine Doble, so., P; Chelsey Formanek, sr., IF; Megan Waddington, so., 3B; Jenna Wellik, jr., LF. Others expected to contribute: Alicia Savoy, so., C; Kristin Stromer, so., 1B. Coach’s comments: “We will be young. With only one returning senior and one returning junior we’re going to have to count on younger players to step up. We’re hoping to always be competitive and play hard.”

LAKE MILLS BULLDOGS Coach: Wade Fridley begins his first season as coach.

Note: Fridley did not have information on who was returning because of girls on the track team.

NORTH IOWA LADY BISON Coach: Jim Pitt returns for his second year as coach of the Lady Bison.

2009 record: North Iowa finished 8-18 overall and 5-9 in the North Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Shelby Heetland, sr., C; Maranda Eichenberger, so., SS; Janie Penning, sr., CF; Brandi Swenson, jr., P/OF; Chelsey Swenson, sr., LF/1B; Sam Gelhaus, sr., 2B: Becca Siemens, sr., P/1B; Amanda Risius, sr., RF/SS; Kaylan Hobbs, sr., OF; Haley Engelbarts, so., 3B.

Coach’s comments: “We’re hoping to build on what we did last season. We return just about everyone from a team that finished tied for fourth in our conference last year.”

OSAGE GREEN DEVILS Coach: Jodi Gerdes-Demuth returns for her second year as coach of the Green Devils.

2009 record: Osage finished 17-12 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Hayley Penfold, sr., P; Jessica Rogers, so., SS; Tallia Goodale, jr., 2B; Brianna Funte, sr., DH; Cortney Perrin, so., UT. Coach’s comments: “We are excited to get the season rolling.”

WEST HANCOCK EAGLES Coach: Shawn Mallen returns for his eighth year as coach of the Eagles.

2009 record: West Hancock finished 6-19 overall and 2-12 in the North Iowa Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Alicia Eliason, sr., P; Morgan Ruter, sr., SS; Cassie Sonius, sr., 1B; Taylor Formanek, jr., C; Amanda Verbrugge, jr., OF; Taylor Kraft, jr., 3B; Sarah Mallen, so., April Burgardt, so.

Coach’s comments: “We should compete for the upper half of our conference.”

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CONTENDERS? Petersburg thinks Lions have potential

By KIRK HARDCASTLE

season.

“Last year was a bit of a growCLEAR LAKE — Nicki Petersing year for her,” Petersburg said. burg used the word efficient to “She had some health issues in describe the Clear Lake softball the off season but has bounced team’s early-season practices. back.

The fourth-year coach said the “I’ve been catching for her Lions are taking a business-like lately and I like what I see. I think approach in preparing for the she’ll be able to keep batters upcoming season. guessing.”

“I think what is contributing to Nieman also contributes with practices being so efficient is they her bat as she led the Lions with a know what I expect,” Petersburg .420 average a year ago. said. “They know what we’re Petersburg said she thinks the working on each day and they get Lions will have a strong offensive down to business and work on it.” team this summer.

Clear Lake returns 13 letter“I was kind of doing some winners from last year’s team that mock lineups in my head,” she was 7-21 overall, including four said. “I have a lot of options. It’s seniors and four juniors. looking pretty solid. Most of our The Lions return senior pitcher hitters are power hitters.”

Kathryn Nieman, who was 5-18 a Petersburg said the Lions have year ago with a 4.52 earned run the potential to be a strong team average. by the end of the season.

Petersburg said she’s expecting “I think we can contend with good things from Nieman this everybody in the conference,” she kirk.hardcastle@globegazette.com

said. “And depending on who we draw in the tournament, I think we can do well there, too.

“We just need to keep our head up.”

Petersburg said the Lions can learn some valuable lessons from last season.

“One thing we can take away from last year is that we have to stay determined the whole game,” she said. “Sometimes we’d start out strong and then die when we gave up a couple of runs.

“We need to stay with it the whole way through. Each pitch is a new pitch.”

CLEAR LAKE LIONS Coach — Nicki Petersburg begins her fourth year as coach of the Lions.

2009 record — 7 21 overall.

Returning letterwinners — Kathryn Nieman, sr., pitcher; Jordan Crosser, sr., catcher; Macey Hansen, sr., infield; Brittany Mumm, sr., outfield; Taylor Diehl, jr., pitcher/outfield; Rea Faber, jr., infield/outfield; Rachel Kopriva, jr., infield; Emma Schiller, jr., infield; Taylor Berger, sophomore, infield; Meg Monson, sophomore, infield; Olivia Myers, fr., outfield; Megan Kopriva, freshman, infield; Megan Loux, fr., outfield.

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NORTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE ALGONA BULLDOGS Coach: Dan Schreiber returns for his sixth year as coach of the Bulldogs.

2009 record: Algona finished 12-18 overall and 7-9 in the North Central Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Mackenzie Siefken, jr., P; Kaitlyn Sewick, sr., C; Megan Gerhardt, jr., SS; Jessica Kuhlman, sr., 1B; Melissa Tietz, jr., 3B; Amber Hentges, jr., LF; Chelsea Korf, sr., CF. Others expected to contribute: Megan Tietz, jr., 1B/2B; Jeni Zeller, so., OF; Hailie Dittrick, so., C/3B; Leah Hamilton, fr., OF. Coach’s comments: “We need to get out to a faster start. We need to win those close games that we lost in the late innings early in the season. We have the potential to be a very respectable and solid team but need role players from last year to step up and assume starting positions. We will have to rely on younger players to create depth.”

BISHOP GARRIGAN GOLDEN BEARS Coach: Wendi Meister returns for her 10th season as coach of the Golden Bears.

2009 record: Bishop Garrigan finished 4-16 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Kelly Klein, sr., P; Beth Broesder, sr., IF; Alicia Pfeffer, sr., P/OF/IF; McKayla Loss, jr., 3B/SS; Kelsey Rahe, jr., OF; Addison Miller, so., OF; Abbey Reding, so., 2B/SS; Emily Bell, so., C/IF; Chelsie Lanus, fr., 1B. Coach’s comments: “If we can get good pitching from Klein and Pfeffer to lead us, that will be a huge plus for our team. We have several sophomores and freshmen that got lots of playing time last season so we will need those girls to step up and be a year older. Taking care of the small things is our goal for this season.”

By KIRK HARDCASTLE HAMPTON-DUMONT BULLDOGS Coach: Nikki Donnenwerth is coach of the Bulldogs.

2009 record: Hampton-Dumont finished 12-17 overall and 7-11 in the North Central Conference.

Returning letterwinners: Becca Kregel, sr., P; Maicie Mason, sr., C; Michelle Ritland, jr., P; Taryn Kline, so., P; Carley Hanson, sr., 2B; Sapphire Bird, sr., OF; Madison Boelkes, sr., OF; Angie Jannsen, sr., OF; Kylie Murphy, jr., OF; Molly Schimp, jr., OF. Others expected to contribute: Jenna Slocum, jr., IF; Carlee Viet, jr., IF; Taryn Barz, so., IF; Liz Hilsman, so., IF. Coach’s comments: “If we execute all of the things we’ve been working on, we will be a tough team to beat. The girls have really started to understand the game of softball and are making the right choices in the field and on the bases. We are very excited for this season.”

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GREENE — Expectations are high for the North Butler softball team.

And they should be for the Bearcats, who return eight starters from last year’s team that placed sixth at the Class 1A state tournament.

“We should be very solid,” North Butler coach Isaac Almelien said.

“Bobbi (Boomgarden) is one of the best pitchers in the state and she’s backed by a great defense.

“We hope to improve our offense from last year.”

Boomgarden, a senior right-hander, was a second-team all-state selection a year ago. She was 22-2 with a 0.87 earned run average with 189 strikeouts.

Other top returners are seniors Carly Jacobs, Kelly Dolan and Jamie Jacobs — all three were first-team allCorn Bowl Conference selections.

Carly Jacobs, a shortstop, hit .356 with 17 RBIs. Almelien said the Bearcats should be in the running for another conference title. They won the league last year with a 14-0 mark.

“Other solid teams include Rockford, Nashua-Plainfield, St. Ansgar and Central Springs,” the coach said.

Central Springs returns seven starters from last year’s team for veteran coach Belinda Nelson.

Six of the seven returners are juniors with infielder Brittney Jost

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North Butler’s Bobbi Boomgarden pitches at the state tournament last season. being the lone senior.

“We will have a lot of hard-working girls with a lot of softball experience,” Nelson said.

NORTH BUTLER BEARCATS Coach — Isaac Almelien.

2009 record — 25-4 overall, 14-0 in the Corn Bowl Conference.

Returning letterwinners — Bobbi Boomgarden, sr., P; Carly Jacobs, sr., SS; Kelly Dolan, sr., 1B; Jamie Jacobs, sr., RF; Caitlyn Steere, sr., LF; Morgan Steere, jr.; Crystal Crawford, jr.; Nikki Boomgarden, fr., CF; Leah Mouw, soph.; Lessa McAvoy, soph.

RICEVILLE WILDCATS Coach: Andrea Adams and Amanda Conway begin their first year as co-coaches of the Wildcats.

Returning letterwinners: Brooke Foster, jr., P; Amanda Eggerichs, sr., C; Marissa Yorgey, sr., IF; Brooke Elliott, jr., OF; Maria Green, sr., IF; Jess Schneider, so., C/IF; Kayla Eastman, sr., IF/DH. Others expected to contribute: Amanda Lubbert, sr., P/IF; Erica Eastman; Jo Sunnes.

Coach’s comments: ìWe have two solid pitchers and a great defense to back them up. Offensively, we have several girls who should consistently hit very well. We expect to finish in the top half of the conference.

CENTRAL SPRINGS Coach: Belinda Nelson starts her 10th year as coach.

2009 finish: The Panthers finishes third in the Corn Bowl last year.

Returning letterwinners: Brittney Jots, sr., IF; Ashley Brinkman, jr., U; Kaitlyn Matzen, jr., 1B; Emily Dunbar, jr., P; Krysta Hofler, jr., OF; Jayden Ott, jr., C; Taylor Chrencik, jr., IF. Others expected to contribute: Bethany Isaacson, soph., P; Chey Arndt, jr., DH/P. Coach’s comment: ìCentral Springs will have a lot of hard-working girls with a lot of softball experience.î NORTHWOOD-KENSETT Coach: Aaron Foster begins his third season.

2009 finish: 2-23.

Returning letterwinners: Lauren Severson, sr., P; Brooke Claussen, sr., P; Sarah Hovey, sr., C; Britney Low, soph., SS; Kelsey Tenold, jr., 2B; Jordan Garcia, jr., 2B/SS; Brooke Burnes, fr., LF. Others expected to contribute: Allie Branstad, jr., RF; Savannah Lira, fr., 1B. Coach’s comments: ìOur pitchers have been working very hard in the offseason. We have more kids pitching than ever before. Right now we have about five kids that can pitch on varsity this year. Defensively, our kids are starting to pick things up and play together. Going into our first game the unknown is our bats. Itís one thing to hit off a pitching machine. Itís another thing when itís a game situation. It will be an interesting season.

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ALGONA — The Algona shortstop last year and will help anchor the Bulldogs have enjoyed a strong year in girls sports. defense again this season.

Also returning is The Lady Bulldogs Chelsea Korf, a senior advanced to the state center fielder who gartournament in both volleyball and basketball and nered third-team conferupended a strong Webster ence honors.

Also back are letterwinCity squad to claim the ners Jessica Kuhlman, conference title in track Melissa Tietz and Amber and field.

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One question facing Kuhlman and Tietz will Algona this summer is whether or not that histo- likely be the corner infielders while Hentges ry of success will convey to the softball diamond as will probably return to her spot in left field. well.

What the Lady Bulldogs The foundation is don’t have, there. according to With their tradiSchreiber, is a lot tion of success this of proven depth to season, a duplicahelp them overtion of last seacome injuries and son’s 12-18 overall the rigors of a grumark and a fourtheling season. place finish in con“We will have to ference would rate Klein rely on younger as a disappointplayers to create depth,” ment.

Dan Schreiber, the Lady Schreiber said.

Schreiber sees St. Bulldogs sixth-year Edmond and Webster City coach, welcomes back as the preseason conferthree first-team all conference players among the ence favorites, but he doesn’t discount his Bullteam’s seven returning dogs, Hampton-Dumont starters.

“We have the potential and Clear Lake from making noise in the conferto be a very respectable and solid team,” Schreiber ence race.

Hampton-Dumont said. “We need to get out brings back 10 letterwinto a faster start.”

MacKenzie Siefken was ners, including pitcher an all-conference and all- Becca Kregel.

Two other experienced district selection at pitchpitchers — Michelle Riter as a sophomore last land and Taryn Kline — season. also return, as does catchSiefken will have the er Maicie Mason. pleasure of pitching for Bishop Garrigan also another year to catcher has a wealth of returning Kaitlyn Sewick.

Sewick was also an all- talent, including a pair of experienced pitchers, conference performer.

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By KIRK HARDCASTLE kirk.hardcastle@globegazette.com

MASON CITY — Brooke Brunsvold is on maternity leave for the first part of the softball season.

But the fifth-year Mason City coach is liking the updates she’s getting from her younger sister (Angela Broderson), who is in charge until Brunsvold returns in mid-June.

“I am in constant communication with the coaches and it sounds like practice has been going very well,” Brunsvold said. “It’s strange not being there but we have a great coaching staff and I know they are working on the fundamentals to get ready for the season opener.”

Mason City returns nine letterwinners from last year’s team that was 8-32 overall.

The Mohawks do not have a senior on the roster so Brunsvold is looking for the junior class to lead the way.

Six of the nine returning letterwinners (Cassie Pappas, Melanie Carroll, Kelsie Groth, Megan Eckenrod, Alli Dingman and Allison White) are juniors.

“I think our juniors are an amazing asset to our team,” Brunsvold said. “They have a lot of energy and are true leaders.

“I look for them to lead our team. Some of them have four years of varsity experience. They are really good about working with the underclassmen and pushing each other.”

Brunsvold said she thinks the Mohawks can be pretty strong offensively this summer.

“The girls have spent a lot of time hitting in the off season,” the coach said, “and have made a lot of progress since last year.

“I think some of our strong hitters are going to be Cassie Pappas, Megan Eckenrod and Callie Snitker.

We also have a lot of speed in some of our younger players.”

On defense, Brunsvold said White and two eighthgraders — Lexy Pederson and Annika Angel — will handle the pitching duties.

White pitched in 13 games last season backing up graduated senior CJ Swenson.

“Lexy and Annika are young, but very strong pitchers,” Brunsvold said. “They have been playing on a travel team this spring so they have had to the chance to get some pitching in.”

Brunsvold said she likes the potential of this year’s team.

“I think we absolutely have potential to be better then last year,” she said. “We have a very competive group of girls, girls that want to win ball games. We are a year older and a year stronger.”

Brunsvold said West Des Moines Valley is the CIML Iowa Conference favorite.

“Valley is always a tough team, and we will get our first look at them next week,” she said. “Waukee will have extremely strong pitching. The conference is tough, always is. We will go out to win every game. I believe we can compete with anybody in our conference.”

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CWL PANTHERS Coach: Jim Fisher begins his fourth year.

2009 record: The Panthers finished 1-26.

Returning letterwinners: Kirsty Riggert, sr., C/LF; Jessica Marty, sr., SS/CF; Kelsey Casey, ss., 3B; Alesha Carroll, jr., 2B; Hillary Hilbert, jr., 1B; Whitney Shellesberg, jr., LF/C; Alannah Carroll, jr., P/CF; Maggie Ludwig, soph., RF/P; Shali Nygaard, fr., SS/OF; Lauren Chambers, fr., OF. Coachís comment: ìWith the upper class that returns we should be better.î

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CORWITH — What is a realistic measure for improvement from one year to the next?

Last season,the CWL softball team struggled to a 126 mark in a tough Corn Belt Conference.

Normally,enthusiasm for a new season would be tempered with a mark like that in the recent past.

Jim Fisher,the Panthers fourth-year coach,has reason for some optimism.

Last year’s squad relied heavily on young players who now have a season of varsity action under their belts.

This season,Fisher will look forward to 10 returning letterwinners with a small but solid core of senior leadership.

“With the upper class that returns,we should be better,” Fisher said.

Kirsty Riggert is likely the top returning performer,and will likely either catch or appear in the outfield.

Jessica Martz and Kelsey Casey are also expected back for their senior campaigns.

Alannah Carroll and Maggie Ludwig provide a pair of experienced pitchers.

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2009 record — 8-32.

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