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By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The New Richland Legion Jazz Baseball Team starts sub-district tournament action this week as they host Dodge Center Monday night at 7 p.m. They managed to win only one of their last three regular season games.
Jazz 7, Blooming Prairie 5
David Lassahn went the distance on the mound for the Jazz when they visited BP on Tuesday, July 5. He scattered nine hits over seven innings, walked only two and struck out 13.
Johnny White went 2 for 4, Sam Lundberg, Kirby Butler, Matt Dahle, Eric Sorenson, Sam Jewett, Jake Staloch and Lassahn each had one hit a piece.
“David pitched an excellent game and the team really came through with some excellent hits,” said Jazz Coach Jon Meyer.
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The New Richland Legion Jazz baseball team seems to be having a fine season this year as they played host to the Hayfield squad and took both games of a double header Thursday, June 23. Both games were halted after six innings. The next day they added two more wins over a tough Adams team.
Jazz 7, Hayfield 4 (Game 1)
Jake Staloch and David Lassahan led the offense for the Jazz in the first game of the two game tilt each getting two hits. Pitcher Mitch Akemann allowed only two runs through the first four innings, with Sam Lundberg coming on in relief part way into the fifth. Each hurler had four strike outs and allowed 10 free passes combined.
“We allowed too many walks in this game and didn’t really have many hits,” said Jazz coach Mark Tollefson. “We were lucky that Hayfield made some critical errors that let us score some runs.”
NOBODY BETTER — The NRHEG High School clay target shooting team won the Minnesota South Conference championship in their first year competing. From left: Travis Callahan, Cory Kaupa, Cody Mosher (with conference trophy), Tyler Holz and Dustin Esplan. The team was coached by Dan Sorum. (Submitted photo)
Clay target team takes crown in first year
This year, a new sport came to the students of NRHEG. Clay target shooting, more commonly known as trapshooting, was made available through a new league in the Minnesota State High School League.
In just its third year, the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League has seen tremendous growth, from less than 10 teams to 29 teams. Next year looks even more active as 28 new schools have contacted the director of the league with questions on how to get involved.
For the students of NRHEG, it was an opportunity for 14 students who may or may not already be involved in competitive sports. The nice thing about this team is it is for students who already have talent in the area and for the novice shooter as well. Male or female, it does not matter. Everyone is involved and everyone counts.
By CAROL JOLLY
Staff Writer
Raging winds and chilling temperatures were just a couple of obstacles NRHEG third, fourth, fifth and sixth-grade students battled on their annual track and field day events held the last week in May.
However, their determination was unwavering as they shattered records on the high school track in New Richland.
Six previous records were broken, two in fourth grade, two in fifth grade, and two in sixth grade.
The results:
100 Meters
4th Grade Girls and Boys:
1). Darian Mahlman 16.05 2). Hannah Budach 3). Laura Worrell 4). Sophie Mrotz.
1). Andre Hill 15.7 2). Jacob Schuller 3). Atom Oquist 4). Marcus Misgen.
5th Grade Girls and Boys:
1). Star Besser 16.89 2). Katie Crabtree 3). Michelle Katzung 4). Lauren Herman.
1) Cole Staloch 15.28 2). Jerrett Utpadel 3). Josh Garretson 4). Perry Peterson.
6th Grade Girls and Boys:
Tie for first: Maddie Wagner 14.25; Gretchen Ramaker 14.25 2). Aubrey Schlinger 3). Kendra Raimann.
1) Jason Jongbloedt 14.94 2). Josh Fleming 3). Sam Prigge 4). Noah Sletten.
Award winners have been announced for 2011 NRHEG spring sports.
They are, by sport:
Girls' Track and Field
• Most Valuable Track Events — Danielle Krueger
• Most Valuable Field Events — Jill Kalis
• Most Valuable Track and Field — Carlie Wagner
• Most improved — Anna Schlaak
• Rookie of the Year — Hailey Schuller
• Captains — Jill Kalis, Alearah Neumann
Boys' Track and Field
• Most Valuable Track Events — T.J. Schiltz
• Most Valuable Field Events — Tony Wacholz
• Most Valuable Track and Field — Evan Ferber
• Most improved — Kyle Bayerkohler, Ross Chester
• Rookie of the Year — Hunter Eustice
• Captains — Evan Ferber, Kyle Bayerkohler
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
Several members of the NRHEG Panthers baseball team have traded their uniforms for the colors of the New Richland Jazz, and despite losing a close ball game in their opener, are now on a five game winning streak.
Rochester Lourdes 5, Jazz 3 (10 innings)
Jazz pitcher Sam Lundberg pitched the entire 10 innings of the ball game June 7 giving up 10 hits, walking four and striking out six. Matt Dahle went 2-3, while Johnny White, David Lassahn, Jake Stalock and Tyler Sorenson managed one hit a piece at Legion Field.
“It was a good battle to start our season,” said Jazz coach Jon Meyer. “We had runners in scoring position several times late in the game and never took advantage of it.”
Jazz 8, Dodge Center 2 (Gm 1)
Lucas Meyer, Eric Sorenson and Lassahn all pounded out two hits to lead the Jazz to their first victory of the season in the opening game of a double header with visiting Dodge Center. Mitch Akemann was on the hill for a six-strikeout complete game, allowing only eight hits and walking four.
“Our bats came alive in this game,” said Meyer. “It was a nice win with a good team effort by all.”
SUCCESS AT STATE — NRHEG’s Carlie Wagner, shown jumping during the previous week’s Section 2A meet, placed fifth in the high jump in Class A in the 2011 state meet at Hamline. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
According to NRHEG track and field coach Duey Ferber, the No. 1 goal for Carlie Wagner was to earn a medal in last weekend’s state meet at Hamline University in St. Paul.
Mission accomplished.
Wagner, who recently completed her freshman year at NRHEG, cleared 5 feet, 4 inches on Friday to earn fifth place in the state in Class A.
“It was exciting just to be up there,” said Wagner. “It was very exciting to go up there and get fifth. There was a lot of competition though.”
“For a freshman, going up there, it was a very successful trip,” said Ferber. “We’re really pleased with a fifth-place finish. Our No. 1 goal going there was to earn a spot on the medals stand. She was ecstatic to get there.”
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The New Richland Reds baseball team’s quest for yet another division championship in 2011 is off to a somewhat rocky start. For the first three games, all losses, they were outscored 23-3.
New Market Muskies 9, Reds 2
The Reds traveled to Lonsdale to take on New Market on April 29 and only managed five hits. Vinnie VanEnglenburg and Jason Churchill each had two hits. Four different pitchers saw action on the mound.
Blue Earth Pirates 10, Reds 0
“It was another tough day at the plate,” said Jason Churchill, Reds Player/Manager after the shutout on May 15th. “We only had three hits.”
Cleveland Condors 4, Reds 1
The New Richland Nine ventured to Cleveland and lost to the home team by a narrow margin.
“We took an early 1-0 lead,” said Churchill. “Then we fell behind and just couldn’t comeback. We had plenty of opportunities with runners in scoring position. We just played poor defense and allowed the Condors too many scoring chances and they took advantage of them.”
Reds 14, Cleveland Spiders 3 (7 innings)
The Reds found their bats on May 29 as they pounded out 14 hits highlighted by seven runners crossing home plate in the first frame. Kellen Utpadel earned the win on the mound with four good innings of two hit ball. Churchill, Brett Wangsness, Dan Fitterer, Utpadel and Tory Somage all collected two hits a piece.
“First win of the season,” said Churchill. “The bats got rolling in the first and we never looked back.”
Pine Island 10, Reds 0 (seven innings)
Despite Aaron Gilliland having a three-hit day, the Reds fell to the Pioneers of Pine Island in a shortened seven inning tilt. The NR defense committed three errors and Utpadel took the loss on the hill.
“It was a dissappointing trip to Pine Island,” said Churchill. “It was a real tough day for the offense only managing four hits total; coupled with the errors in the field.”
Reds 10, Morristown 8 (10 innings)
Fans in the stands were treated to a fine 13/60 League contest at Morristown on June 5. The scoring was back and forth all day. Mitch Akemann was down to his last strike in the top of the ninth with two runners on base. His base hit gave the Reds the lead. It was short-lived, as the Morries tied the game in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into overtime.
In the top of the tenth, Gilliland smacked a two RBI double to give the Reds a 10-8 lead. Gilliland and Wangsness collected three hits on the day, Seth Tukua and Akemann added two hits each.
VanEnglenburg threw a complete game allowing six earned runs and striking out nine. He also garnered two hits at the plate to help his cause.
“It was a great division battle,” said Churchill. “It was a huge win for us and evened our division record at 2-2. We really pulled together in the late innings.”
2011 Reds Roster
Mitch Akemann, Jason Churchill, Dan Fitterer, Aaron Gilliland, Zach Hacker, Colton Schlaak, Chris Somage, Tory Somage, Seth Tukua, Kellen Utpadel, Vinnie VanEngelenburg, Tom Wacholz, Brett Wangsness, Matt Economy, Bjorn Peterson, Payden Peterson and Jake Stalcoh.
NR Reds 2011 schedule
6/15 Lake Crystal 2 p.m.
6/16 at Hayfield (Austin) 7:30 p.m.
6/22 Morristown 7:30 p.m.
6/24 at Waseca Braves 7:30 p.m.
6/26 at Cleveland Spiders 2 p.m.
6/29 Cleveland Condors 7:30 p.m.
7/6 Minn Lake 7:30 p.m.
7/9 at LeSueur (2 games) 3 p.m.
7/10 Waterville 2 p.m.
7/13 Hayfield 7:30 p.m.
7/16 at Wells 2 p.m.
TBA League playoffs
NEXT STOP, STATE — NRHEG freshman Carlie Wagner clears the high jump bar during Saturday’s Section 2A track and field meet at Mankato West High School. A section participant in four events, Wagner cleared 5 feet, 3 inches to place second in the high jump and advance to state. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
RUNNING WITH THE PACK — NRHEG’s T.J. Schiltz runs with the pack during Saturday’s Section 2A track and field meet at Mankato West High School. Schiltz, a ninth-grader, made it to section in both the 1600 and 3200 meters, finishing fifth in the 1600. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Classes, graduation, awards ceremonies and athletics are all history for the 2010-11 school year for all but one NRHEG student: Carlie Wagner.
The ninth-grader extended her track and field season Saturday, placing second in the high jump in the Section 2A meet at Mankato. It earned her a trip to state Friday and Saturday at Hamline University in St. Paul.
“There’s very tough competition in our section,” said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber. “For Carlie to make it to state in the high jump as a freshman is a great achievement.”
Wagner cleared 5 feet, 3 inches, which not only earned her a silver medal, but would have automatically qualified her for the state meet based on standards.
Kristina Cole, left, and Cody Root received the 2010-11 Outstanding Senior Athlete Awards during the NRHEG spring sports awards ceremony Wednesday, June 1. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
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MIGHTY TOSS — NRHEG senior Tony Wacholz threw the discus a season-best 149 feet, 9 1/2 inches for the Panthers’ lone gold medal in the Sub-Section 5A boys’ track and field meet at Mapleton last Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
SMOOTH EXCHANGE — The Panthers’ Geoff Ramaker, right, hands off to teammate Brian Billing during the 4x100-meter relay at Mapleton last Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
After heaving the discus 149 feet, 9 1/2 inches, Tony Wacholz exchanged high-fives with his coach and teammates.
They were well deserved.
The season-best toss was good for the Sub-Section 5A boys’ track and field championship for the NRHEG senior.
“Tony is on fire,” said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber. “He was the sold sub-section champ for our boys tonight.”
But it wasn’t the only Panther highlight.
Wacholz’s toss at Mapleton last Tuesday earned him a spot in Saturday’s Section 2A meet at Mankato, where he’ll be joined by seven other NRHEG boys.
HANDOFF — Paige Bolduan, left, hands the baton to Raelin Schue during the 4x100-meter relay at the Sub-Section 5A girls’ track and field meet at Maple River last week. The Panthers advanced seven girls to section. The 4x100 placed third. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Carlie Wagner continued her fabulous freshman season, and six other NRHEG girls are going along for the ride.
Wagner advanced to section in four events as a total of seven Panthers qualified out of last Tuesday’s sub-section track and field meet at Mapleton.
The Panthers captured three golds. Wagner won the high jump at 5 feet, 2 inches, junior Danielle Krueger took the 400 meters in 62.51 seconds and the 4x200 relay team of Raelin Schue, Krueger, Anna Schlaak and Wagner won in 1:49.08, good for a new school record. The old mark of 1:49.4 was set in 2002 by Emily Kofstad, Kalisha Anthony, Brandis Hagen and Camille Kyte.
Wagner also advanced to section by taking second in the 100 (13.25) and second in the 200 (26.9). Schlaak was second in the 100 high hurdles in 17.25.
BACK! — NRHEG’s Matt Dahle dives safely back to first base against United South Central last week. (Photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The season ended for the NRHEG baseball team, but not before the 2011 Panthers posted one final highlight.
The locals bested Waseca 11-10 at home last Tuesday. They fell 4-3 at United South Central in sub-section play Thursday.
Matt Dahle delivered the game-winning hit against Waseca on a suicide squeeze bunt in the bottom of the seventh. David Lassahn was 2-for-2, Jake Staloch and Tyler Sorenson 2-for-3 with doubles. Chad Schlaak and Eric Sorenson also doubled.
Cody Kraay, Carter Tollefson and Jake Staloch pitched, with Staloch going the final 2 2/3 innings for the win.
At Wells, the Panthers had a game that coach Jeff Reese said summed up their season.
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
It was a beautiful day for golf Thursday, May 26 as the Waseca Bluejays hosted the South Sub-Section 2AA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Tournament on the par-71 Waseca Lakeside layout. The Bluejay boys (315) won the team title by 16 strokes and advanced five golfers to the section tournament.
The NRHEG girls’ team finished in sixth place, but Panthers’ Maddy Reed and Brina Bergland both shot 107s to capture a spot in the Section tourney slated for Thursday at New Prague. Hannah Moe finished with 118, and Michaela Hansen had a 119. The Fairmont girls won the event with a 387. Triton’s Lacey Koss was medalist with an 87.
Fairmont won the girls’ meet with 387 strokes. The Panthers had 451.