Penney Captures First Prep Title at Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids Washington's Mike Penney earned medalist honors with a 1-over 73 at the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet, edging Xavier's Nick Rozek who tied 73. Xavier won the team title, Kennedy second, with four scores in the 70s.
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Ploof Leads Rapid City Post 22 in Old-School Style
Rapid City Post 22 manager Dave Ploof, in his 37th coaching year, emphasizes fundamentals and discipline. His teams wear red and white helmets on defense and have a history of success, including six World Series appearances and a 1993 national title, as they opened Central Plains Regional with a 10-4 win over Emporia Post 5 at Memorial Stadium.
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LaCrosse ace shuts down C.R. in state baseball clash
LaCrosse (43-18) pushed across a key fourth inning run as Dale Mueller’s leadoff double and productive outs set the tone. Mitch Tooke later capped the scoring with an RBI single in the seventh, giving the Wisconsin state champs a 2-0 lead and a firm grip on the game.
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Minot Vista Post 26 opens with regional win in North Dakota
Pitcher Phil Shirek struck out 15 in eight innings to lift Minot Vista Post 26 past Estherville 8 to 2 in the Central Plains Regional opener. Corey Nelson had a homer and three RBI, while Shirek mastered the strike zone and earned the win.
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Bluder Coaches With U S Team In World University Games
Lisa Bluder joins Debbie Ryan’s USA Basketball staff for the World University Games in China. The Iowa coach learns while assisting and watches Team USA go 3-0 in the Dong Du Cup tournament. Bluder praises players and notes Lindsey Meder’s World University Games Trials omission.
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Sonics Sign Booth to six year deal
Seattle signs Calvin Booth to a six year 34 million contract to bolster the center position. Booth, 25, at 6-11 241 pounds, replaces Patrick Ewing who moved to the Orlando Magic. Booth begins his third NBA season and expresses higher expectations for Seattle.
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