Jefferson J-Hawks gear up with veteran pitching and strong defense
The J-Hawks rely on a deep senior core and two standout hurlers Bell and Stoke as Niemeyer aims for a mid July peak. Jefferson returns 23 7 with sub 1.00 ERAs while Stolte and Ruzicka earn all league honors. The team emphasizes fundamentals and fielding, with youth on the mound covering for a potential early absence.
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Brittany Ruzicka
Lauren Stolte
J-Hawks
Kelsey
Jefferson
Bell
Stoke
Niemeyer
Erin Quass
Liz Erbe
theHawks
Prep softball teams to watch in 2002 season
Readout covers four squads with 2002 records and postseason results. Belle Plaine, Jefferson, Oxford, and Iowa City Regina are profiled with returning starters, coaches, and outlooks. Details include key players such as Brittani Kozik, Laura Kelsey, Jenna Spratt, and Shallyn Duffy, plus coaching comments and state-tournament histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Niemeyer
Stephanie Bell
Lauren Stolte
Soph
Kate Runde
Laura Kelsey
Crystal Keiper
Katie Johnson
Ashley Swick
Brittany Ruzicka
Erin Jones
Laura Wright
Jenna Spratt
Carrie Ehrmann
Molly Ruth
Oxford
Clippers
Iowa
Spratt
Shallyn Duffy
Iowa City
Regina
CCA
Edgewood Colesburg 2002 softball outlook and rosters
Edgewood Colesburg looks to defend in 2002 with star pitcher Phill Slater leading a seven returning starter lineup. The Vikings face tough Tri-Rivers foes and seek post season run. Gary Fickel leads Clear Creek Amana into another strong year with speed and depth. Don Heath starts J-Hawks with veteran arms and new coach. Linn-Mar Wolves chase 35-40 wins behind Pershing Adams and experience. Marion Indians rebuild after 2002 high mark with McCusker Gardner duo and strong pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michelle Stull
Plainsmen
Belle Plaine
Todd Bohlen
Phill Slater
Tiffany Kruse
Ashley Dugan
Lisa Hoefer
Allison Folkenbrock
Tiffany Dugan
Sarah Timmons
Vikings
Slater
Alburnett
Tri-Rivers
Schuchmann
West Delaware
Edgewood-Colesburg
Gary Fickel
Janene McCune
Jeni Streb
Hope Coffin
Ashton Donahue
Kelsey Homewood
Liz Kron
Mary Brandt
Soph
Carly DuCharme
Clear Creek Amana
Iowa Hawkeye
Regina
Regals
Adams-Pershing
Lions
Orris
Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Fort Dodge
Randy Orris
Marion
McCusker-Gardner
Independence
Lynell O'Connor
Orris Begins Linn-Mar Softball Trial Run Season
Orris takes Linn-Mar softball coaching for at least one year after replacing John Olachnovitch who resigned. Linn-Mar, 35-11 last season, returns most of its roster with all-state pitchers Liz Adams and Arin Pershing leading the charge. Other local hires include Brian Erbe at Xavier and Mark Shirley at Washington, each seeking to rebuild programs while balancing duties and prior coaching success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
J-Hawks
Stoke
State
Larry Niemeyer
the Gazette
Randy Orris
Linn- Mar
John Olachnovitch
Orris
Olachnovitch
Metro
Lion-Mar
Lions
MVC
Linn-Mar
Liz Adams
Arin Pershing
Brian Erbe
Xavier
Stacy Behmer
Saints
Erbe
Washington
Mark Shirley
Dawn Cooksley
Warriors
Shirley
Lutheran South Academy
National Guard
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Lauren
Jeffer
Son
Bettendorf
Jones
Ieff
Linder
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Linn
Mar
Jil Slater
Tina Shimak
C.R. Kennedy
Liz Adams Jr
Jill Slater
Ashley Westphal
Jessica Elliott
Lisa Humnker
Erin Michael
Holly Petersen
Melissa Frank
Kristina McCusker
Lisa Huinker
Decorah
Erin Michael Jesup
Jesup
Burg
Cherk
Amana
Holly Petersen Benton
Comm
Kevin Wolf
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson High
HSV
Brittani Kozik
Gina Schlesselman
Shalan Danker
Anna Jacobi
Sierra Bevins
Emily Cronbaugh
Ciara Nekola
Lyndsey Johnson
Dana Martin
Clear Creek
Jim White
Edgewood
Colesburg
Kevin Schuchmann
Ed-Co
Wapsie Valley
Don Heath
Lizzy Kayser
Angel Vogelier
Heath
Waterloo Central
Waterloo West
Cedar Falls
Michael
Westphal
Vogel
Kayser
Vicki Lamos
Cedar Rapids Washington
Kirsten Reckfaut
Amy Hanse
Lindsey Digmann
Ashley Gombert
Liz Burgmeier
Jamie Strelner
Chelsea Hinderks
Renae Kitson
Outlook
Arm Pershing
Jeek Amana
CF Whitnall Darling
Very Postiniee
Jena Hugg
Rachel Grissom
Shaina Gardner
Brittany Weisinger
Lyndsi Clefisch Fer
Speedy
Jeff Linder
Houston
Kimi Hynek
Hawks
Marilyn van Houten
Hynek
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