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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2002
Page
18
Readable capsules show coaches Larry Niemeyer and Jim White leading teams with strong records and state histories. First-round opponents include Urbandale and Carlisle as regional matchups near 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. tonight with standout players listed across batting, pitching, and fielding leaders.
HSV remains the top 1A team as it beats Pekin 1-0 in Ottumwa regional final with Kasey Kempf delivering the deciding seventh inning hit. The Warriors seek first 1A title since 1978, while South Hamilton eyes 20th state appearance. Edgewood-Colesburg looks to continue hot postseason run with strong pitching by Jill Slater.
Eight of the Warriors’ ten starters hit .300 or better and drive in 13 to 28 RBIs each. Senior trio Barker Wille Curran and Kinzenbaw exemplify varied personalities, with Kinzenbaw collecting 17 varsity letters across four sports. HSV seeks three wins to cap a relaxed but focused state run.
Coach Jim White has guided Clear Creek Amana to the state tournament for the seventh straight year and 27th time overall. The Class 2A No. 10 Clippers (40-10) face No. 12 Carlisle (34-9) in a quarterfinal at Rogers Park Fort Dodge. White reshaped the team with positive reinforcement and relaxed practice, helping them finish strong after a 34-game stretch. Pitcher Jackie Sorensen has dealt with arm soreness but contributed in a 8-0 regional final win over Marion.
Before tournaments began the class looked balanced but upsets reshaped the field. No 10 Clear Creek Amana the favorite from 2001 runner up returns seven starters led by Stratton and Sorensen with strong batting and 72 RBI from Ashley Pitkin. Independence enters third straight state field with 43 6 record and 100th win for pitcher Osterhaus. Carlisle and Williamsburg appear as potential threats in early rounds as teams prepare for a crowded bracket.
Hall of Fame shortstop Lori Osterberg returned to North Scott where the Lancers run a 52 1 record and top the Mississippi Athletic Conference. Anne Wylie sparks a strong pitching staff while junior Lauren Stolte and Brittany Ruzicka pace Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a tight 3A race with Urbandale, Bettendorf and Des Moines East close behind.
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