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FRIDAY - JULY 30,  2010

CROOKSTON PARK AND REC CADET BASEBALL WRAPS UP THEIR SEASON

The Crookston Park and Rec Baseball Cadet Baseball teams (10-12 year olds) wrapped up their season on Wednesday night with the final night of playoffs.  The four teams and their tournament finish are below (all pictures submitted by Crookston Park and Rec.)

FIRST PLACE- The Red Sox

Members of the team are - Ben Trostad, Doug Larson, Erick Jacobson, Nick Garmen, Cody Wardner, Marcus Stassen, Alex LaFrance, Lucas Andringa, Jacob Schultz, Brandon Boetcher, Bryan Wagner, Jonathan Olson, Quentyn Haglund, Dalton Mugaas, Zachary Sanders, Matt Garmen and Brock Heppner.

SECOND PLACE - The Rockies

Members of the team are - Ethan Christopherson, Lucas Froeber, Tanner Reinhart, Zach Markovich, Tyler Conklin, Elias Walski, Logan Ellis, Jacob Owens, Carter Winand, John-Paul Walski, Todd Boerger, Riley Schultz, Adam Borkowski, Dylan Johnson and Alex Orvik.

THIRD PLACE - The Royals

Members of the team are - Blake Kawlewski, Ethan Magsam, Harrison Bjorgo, Ian Johnson, Eric Sullivan, Blake Fee, Ryan Swenson, Ethan Stroot,
Gunnar Roed, Hunter Smith, Nathan Thomforde, Michael Kilde, Harren Cameron, Cody Olson, Mike Gudvangen and Hunter Bjorgaard.

FOURTH PLACE- The A's

Members of the team are - Kyle Stegman, Keaton Lindgren, Dane Anderson, Chris Wavra, Drew Dragseth, Tim Parr, Colton Weiland, Elijah Phaiah, Alex Dahl, Perry Larson, Stephen Newquist, Dylan Haller, Coby Newquist, Dante Norris and Ben Haaland.

CROOKSTON PARK AND REC BANTAM BASEBALL SEASON COMES TO AN END

The Crookston Park and Rec Bantam (7-9 year olds) Baseball season came to an end on Tuesday evening with the final day of their in house league playoffs.  For the team pictures see below (all pictures were submitted by Crookston Park and Rec.)

FIRST PLACE - Noah Insurance

Sam Overgaard, Caden Bruley, Jack Ricord, Trey Christopherson, Greg Gonzalez, Keefer Herrin, Andrew McGregor,
Carter Nelson, Shawn Nelson, Gavin Salem, Cody Solheim, Jacob Solie, Castor Stroot and Quinn Winand.

SECOND PLACE- Grove Mechanical, Inc.

Carter Bruggeman, Jaden Lubarski, Jameson Folden, Tyler Gobernatz, Keyton Goering, Caleb Halland, Peyton Halland,
Damian Hodgson, Noah Kiel, Killian Kuchan, Jacob Miller, Grant Parrish, Peyton Swanson, Cameron Wieland and Gunnar Jorgensen.

THIRD PLACE- Crookston National Bank

Brendin Morlan, Hunter Hitchen, Eric Delorme, Noah Dragseth, Dillon Erickson, Enrique Keim, Wyatt Luckow, Lucas Meier, Eric Mykleseth, Joseph Ramirez, Nicholas Schultz, Jade Selzler, Micah Tollefson, Cameron Hulst and Michael Buchanan.

FOURTH PLACE- AmericInn Lodge and Suites

Walker Winjum, Kaleb Thingelstad, Brady Butt, Brooks Butt, Ben Andringa, Scott Cordova, Noah Danielson, Joey Doda, Damian Evenson, Griffin Halland, Kyle Keim, Damian Moran-Mello, Gavin Wood, Max Staehnke and Darven Fillipi.

THURSDAY - JULY 29,  2010

RICHIE JOHNSON GETS A HOLE IN ONE AT MINAKWA

Richie Johnson, 80 years old, from Crookston, had a hole-in-one on hole four at Minakwa  Golf Course on Thursday.   His shot was 129 yards and he was using a seven wood.  Witnesses were Ed Weine and Chuck Hiller.

WEDNESDAY - JULY 28,  2010

PIRATE BOYS HOCKEY LOCKER ROOM AT THE CSC IS NEAR COMPLETION

The Pirate boys hockey locker room at the Crookston Sports Center has a new look after many people stepped up with donations for the lockers and locker room.  “It is a tribute to all the alumni, friends, families and coaches families of all the Pirates and Blue Wave so we are calling it the Alumni Blue Wave and Pirate locker room,” said Pirate Boys Hockey Coach Jon Bittner. “People of the past have given their energy and dollars so that the current and future players have a home and sanctuary that will be good for instruction,  storage of equipment, community activities as well as practice and games.”  
Many folks were involved in the locker room project.  “They helped in the electrical side, tore out walls, put in walls, Dale Stainbrook did some painting, Tim Palmer was involved, Dakota TV, H and N Quality Plumbing, Chris Luckow with some flooring, and Mickey Buttenhoff with Gold Star Cleaning and Carpeting,” said Bittner.  “We had an outfit from  Lansing, Michigan do the lockers and we made some friends while they were here and loved what they were doing.” 
Work on the locker room is near completion. “We have some contacts to make and money to collect as it is difficult to collect during the summer when people are not thinking about hockey, we will contact former alums and we are keeping a record of everything of the people involved,” said Bittner. “We will put pictures above the locker that they supported, names on plaques and when they played and the present players when they leave will put their picture inside the locker so we will have a running record of who has sat in those lockers, so we will have the past, present and future.”  An open house is planned for the donors, school board, park and recreation, and city council. 
Tim Persson, Pirate Girls Hockey Coach and owner of Northern Lumber in Crookston, is working on the girls locker room.  “It will be a real home for the kids, because with the many activities, extended ice time, football and soccer practices and the training center with RiverView,” said Bittner. “It will be a very active facility and a good addition to our community.”

  The new carpeting that was recently installed at the locker room     A view of the carpet and lockers in the boys hockey locker room

The big flat screen TV that was recently installed in the locker room

CROOKSTON GUN CLUB TRAP LEAGUE WRAPS UP SEASON WITH THE CITY SHOOT

The Crookston Gun Club Trap League wound up the season with the city shoot on Monday and a steak fry hosted by President T.J. LaPlante,  Secretary Wayne Swanson and Director Bill Amiot.  The 2010 League results are as follows:

Trap League Teams:
First Place….I.C. Muggs (T.J. LaPlante,  Colin Wedwick, Bryce Tiedemann, Blake Royal, Aymie Oliver-Wedwick and Lonnie Greenlee)
Second Place….The Orphans (Al Steinhauer, Dominick Steinhauer, Jason Batko, Ike Harrington, Ken Stromberg and Chris Haugen)
Third Place:   Swanson Law (Wayne Swanson, Mike Schulz, Jake Quern, Justin Jerde, Tom Tester and Bill  Dalrumple)

Individual  Honors:   
High Gun actual First Place:  Colin Wedwick
Second Place:  Mike Schulz
Third Place:  Justin Jerde

High Gun Handicap: 
First Place, Wayne Swanson
Second Place,T.J. LaPlante
Third Place, Jason Batko.

City Shoot:  
First Place Team:  Tie between I. C. Muggs and The Orphans
High Gun Actual:  Colin Wedwick
High Gun Handicap:   Al Steinhauer

MONDAY - JULY 26,  2010

TRAVIS ROSS FINISHES FOURTH AT THE MINNESOTA STATE OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

Crookston High School alum and current University of New Mexico golfer, Travis Ross, played in the Minnesota State Open Golf Tournament at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids this past weekend. Travis had a great three days as he placed fourth overall and was the top amateur shooting a 6 under par 210.  There were 156 golfers in the tournament with 67 making the cut.   The tournament champion was Clayton Rask of Crystal Lake Golf Club, who shot a final round 2-under par 70 for a 54-hole total of 11-under par 205.  Rask won $9,000 for winning the tournament.  Travis did not win any money because he is an amateur and will be a Senior at the University of New Mexico.

Travis with a trophy for being the top Amateur golfer
 

SUNDAY - JULY 25,  2010

CROOKSTON PREP (13 YEAR OLD) BASEBALL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE IN-TACT TOURNAMENT

The Crookston Prep, 13 year old, Baseball team competed in the Lake Agassiz District Tournament in Thief River Falls over the weekend and finished second and will advance to the State Prep In-tact Tournament (for district runners-up) in Perham this coming weekend. East Grand Forks won the district tournament and will advance to the state tournament.  Members of the team are Mikey Hajostek, Cody Weiland, Paul Bittner, Harrison
Laport-Lewis, Chris Martin, Joey Koenig, Ryan Porter, Aaron Hollcraft, Danny Davidson, Luke Edlund, Brandon Conklin and Seth Desrosier.  The team is coached by Adam Lee.  The results and team picture are below.

The Prep Baseball team with their 2nd place medals. (Picture submitted by Kari Koenig)

Game 1 - Crookston beat Warroad 15-14.
Game 2 - Crookston lost to East Grand Forks 22-15
Game 3 - Crookston beat Warroad 13-3
Game 4 - Crookston lost to East Grand Forks 6-4

 

CROOKSTON BABE RUTH TEAM WINS ONE, LOSES TWO IN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT

The Crookston Babe Ruth (14-15 year old) Baseball team hosted the Lake Agassiz District Tournament this past weekend and won one game while losing two.  Thief River Falls Gold won the tournament beating Warroad in the Championship game on Sunday.  The top four teams advance to a state tournament.  Members of the Babe Ruth team are Brandon Kresl, Blake Bergeron, Josh Edland, Ryan Edevold, Joseph Hollcraft, Blake Brekken, Jackson Ellis-Ulmer, Parker Epema, Landon Staehnke, Jacob Egeland, Kyle Proulx, Alex Boone, Brandon Cymbaluk, Hunter Hulst and Lucas Stahlecker.  The team is coached by Stephen Woods.  The Crookston results and team picture and the four teams advancing to the State Tournaments are listed below.  

The Crookston Babe Ruth team (Picture submitted by Crookston Park and Rec)

Game 1 - Crookston beat Kittson Central 7-6
Game 2 - Crookston lost to Ada 13-2
Game 3 - Crookston lost to Stephen-Argyle 6-4 and were eliminated.

The four teams advancing to the state tournament are below.

Champion - Thief River Falls Gold  - will represent District 7 in the State Tournament
Runner-up - Warroad  - will represent District 8 in the State Tournament
3rd place - East Grand Forks Cubs -  will represent District 7 in the State In-tact Tournament
4th place - Fosston  - will represent District 8 in the State In-tact Tournament

FRIDAY - JULY 23, 2010

UMC SOFTBALL INKS TWO MORE RECRUITS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON

University of Minnesota, Crookston head women’s softball coach Mitch Bakken announced today the signing of Paige Schaust from Delano to a National Letter of Intent and Kindra Hoffman from St. Francis to a UMC letter of intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.

Schaust is a 5-7, pitcher/outfielder from Delano High School in the Wright County Conference. She was named All-Conference Honorable Mention and was recognized as an All-Tournament team member following her senior season. “Paige adds a left-handed pitcher to the Golden Eagle pitching staff which will add some depth to our rotation and to the options we have during games,” says Bakken. “She injured her hand during her senior season and saw extensive time in the outfield which will also be an added benefit. She has a strong bat, competitive attitude and will be a great fit with Golden Eagle Softball.”
Schaust plans to major in early childhood education at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tammy Schmidt and David Schaust.

Hoffman from St. Francis, Minn. signed a UMC institutional letter of intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.
Hoffman is a 5-8, utility player from Vermillion Community College. While at VCC, Hoffman earned MVP honors following the 2009 and 2010 seasons and was recognized as a team captain during the 2010 campaign. “Kindra brings a Division II work ethic to the Golden Eagle Softball program. She is willing to tackle any task asked of her and that will be an asset going into the 2010-11 season,” says Bakken. “She will be looked at to take reps at catcher, around the infield and in the outfield.”
Hoffman plans to major in natural resources (park management) at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tim and Jill Hoffman.

THURSDAY - JULY 22,  2010

CROOKSTON AMERICAN LEGION SEASON ENDS WITH LOSS TO ROSEAU

The Roseau American Legion Baseball team pounded 20 hits and scored in six of the eight innings on their way to a 14-1 win over the Crookston Legion team in a loser out game in the District 9-Division 1 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Perham. 

Roseau scored two runs in the first inning to build an early 2-0 lead.  Crookston responded with a run in the bottom of the first when Ben Curran reached on an error and Nick Regeimbal blasted a shot off the base of the left field fence for a double that scored Curran to cut the deficit in half at 2-1.  "We came out swinging the bats pretty good, Nick Regeimbal sat back on a curve ball, which shows he is maturing as a hitter." said Crookston Coach Ted Hasz.  "We had a good start, which was good to see."  Roseau responded with a run in the second inning and three more in the third for a 6-1 lead.  Crookston did a good job of holding off any big innings only allowing a run apiece in the fifth and sixth inning before they scored six runs on five hits to break the game open for a 14-1 win in eight innings.  "You have to give Roseau credit because they hit the ball pretty well today," said Coach Hasz. "Defensively we played fairly well except for a couple plays and we threw strikes.  They got a run here and a run there to build a good lead.  If we could have picked up a run here and a run there by combing hits instead of the spreading them out it would have been interesting."  Coach Hasz added that it was a fun year even though the record wasn't where the players would have liked it.  "They like playing baseball and in that regard we had a very successful season.  The record might not have been where we wanted it, but they played hard an enjoyed playing baseball and that is important."

Crookston's season ends at 3-17 while Roseau improves to 14-15 on the year and will play Friday at 1:00 p.m. 

 
    Kody Kawlewski turns on an inside pitch and gets a single                  Austin Proulx with a pitch

 
Nick Regeimbal takes a cut at a pitch early in the game vs Roseau     Alex Edevold with a pitch

For Crookston-
Ben Curran 1-3, 2 stolen bases and a run
Nick Regeimbal 1-4 and an rbi
Kody Kawlewski 1-2
Adam Donarski 1-2

WEDNESDAY - JULY 21,  2010

FERGUS FALLS USES 14 RUNS IN FINAL THREE INNINGS TO BEAT CROOKSTON LEGION 20-2

The Crookston American Legion Post #20 Baseball team was trailing 5-2 when Fergus Falls blew open the close game by scoring 14 runs in the final three innings on their way to a 20-2 victory in the first round of the District 9-Division 1 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Perham.  Fergus Falls is the defending District 9 Champion and they are the two time Section 8AA Baseball Champs in high school ball after winning the section championship this Spring.
The first inning was looking good for Crookston after Kiefer Prudhomme struck out the first batter, then the next batter singled and Prudhomme hit the following batter.  Prudhomme settled down and got the #4 batter to ground out to the shortstop for the second out of the inning.  The next pitch was grounded to the Crookston shortstop and he wasn't able to handle the ball with the play being the first of two straight errors that started a Fergus Falls five run inning for a 5-0 lead.
Crookston responded with two runs in the third inning when Ben Curran started the inning with a single, Nick Regeimbal followed with a double.  Austin Proulx hit a fly to deep right field to score Curran and Alex Edevold grounded out to the shortstop to allow Regeimbal to score from third to bring Crookston within a 5-2 score.  "We gave up the five unearned runs in the first inning and we thought we were outplaying them a bit or at least playing with them," said Crookston Coach Ted Hasz. "I thought we were playing some pretty good ball those first three innings.  It was tough giving up the five spot in the first inning, especially when they were all unearned.  The kids were trying to make plays and we didn't make a couple and I don't want to fault anybody, but those are plays we have to make."
Fergus Falls responded with a run in the third inning and then exploded for three runs in the fourth, six runs in the fifth and five runs in the sixth inning on their way to the 20-2 win.  The tournament games are nine inning games and a ten run rule takes effect in the seventh inning, which happened in the Crookston game.  "We hit the ball well, especially in the first three innings," said Coach Hasz.  "I don't think the score was indicative of the game."
Crookston will play Roseau (who lost to Moorhead 14-2 in eight innings) at 9:00 a.m., you will be able to hear the game on KROX Radio with a pre-game show at 8:55 a.m.

Alex Edevold knocks in Nick Regeimbal when he hit the ball pictured above (had to shoot through chicken wire)

Kiefer Prudhomme with a pitch vs Fergus Falls
 

For Crookston-

Joe Hollcraft was 2-2 and was hit by a pitch
Ben Curran was 2-3 with a run
Nick Regeimbal was 1-3 with a double and a run
Kiefer Prudhomme was 1-2


 

TRAVIS ROSS MAKES LATE CHARGE TO FINISH 10TH IN MINNESOTA AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
 

ADA A'S TAKE GAME ONE OF THE NORMAN-POLK LEAGUE PLAYOFFS, BEATING CROOKSTON 11-1

The Crookston Reds took an early lead before Ada heated up scoring all 11 of their runs in the final five innings on their way to an 11-1 victory in the first round of the Norman-Polk League Playoffs at Jim Karn Field in Crookston.  The game was originally supposed to be played in Ada and the second game in Crookston.  Crookston is hosting the District Babe Ruth Tournament starting Thursday and running through the weekend so the location of the first two games were switched.
Crookston took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Nick Wheelhouse walked and advanced to second on a wild pitch, then advanced to third on a wild pitch.  Justin Johnson walked and the Reds had runners on first and third when the Ada pitcher threw another wild pitch and Wheelhouse came into score to give the Reds a 1-0 lead.  Ada started to heat up in the fifth inning when they scored a run to tie the game at 1-1.  Ada added two more runs in the sixth inning and three more runs in the seventh and blew the game open with five runs in the ninth inning for an 11-1 win.
The Ada pitching was outstanding as Crookston was only able to muster two hits in the game.
Game two of the best of three series will be Friday night in Ada at 7:30 p.m.  Game three, if necessary, will be Sunday night in Ada at 7:30 p.m.

Justin Johnson slides into third base after advancing all the way from first on a wild pitch

Chance Keefe (6) gets ready for a throw from Mitch Bakken on a pick off attempt

For Crookston-

Nick Wheelhouse was 1-2 with a walk and a run
Rainer Simmons was 1-4 with a double
Justin Johnson was 0-1 with 3 walks

OVER 40 KIDS ATTENDED THE MINNESOTA TWINS CLINIC LAST WEEK

The Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic, hosted by the Crookston Park and Rec, made a stop in Crookston last Friday at Jim Karn Field.  Over 40 kids attended the clinic and learned the basic fundamentals on hitting, pitching and fielding.  Pictures of the clinic are below.

                Kids in the 6-9 year old group work on hitting in the last station of the day

               The 6-9 year olds getting their final instructions before they are dismissed

The pitching station where the kids worked on the correct motion and form

MONDAY - JULY 19,  2010

CROOKSTON AMERICAN LEGION GETS THE FOURTH SEED IN THE NORTH PLAYS FERGUS FALLS

The District 9 - Division I American Legion Baseball Tournament seeds and bracket was released Sunday night and the Crookston American Legion team, as expected, received the fourth seed in the North.  Crookston will play the top seed from the South, Fergus Falls, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning in Perham.  KROX Radio will have the game live on KROX with a pre-game show at 9:55.  For the tournament bracket click here.

SEEDS-

North -
1. East Grand Forks
2. Roseau
3. Thief River Falls
4. CROOKSTON

South-
1. Fergus Falls
2. Perham
3. Moorhead
4. Detroit Lakes
 

CROOKSTON REDS SWEEP ROSEAU TO END REGULAR SEASON

The Crookston Reds ended the regular season by sweeping Roseau in Norman-Polk League games in Roseau.  Crookston won game one 8-2 and game two 17-0. 

Game One-
The Crookston Reds received a solid pitching performance from Ted Hasz who allowed five Roseau hits as Crookston went on to an 8-2 victory.  In the third inning Crookston had two batters in a row walk and the next batter was hit by a pitch to load the bases with one out.  Jeff Chandler knocked in a run before Rainer Simmons singled to score two more runs to give the Reds a 3-0.  The Reds added a run in the fourth, another run in the fifth, two runs in the sixth before adding another insurance run in the seventh inning and held on for the 8-2 win.  Ted Hasz picked up the win going the distance while only giving up five hits while striking out seven and improving his record to 3-0 on the year.

For Crookston-

Rainer Simmons was 3-3 with 2 rbi's
Matt Morin was 2-3 with 2 runs
 

Game Two-
Crookston scored eight runs in the top of the first inning and that is all they would need as Mitch Bakken pitched a complete game while throwing a no hitter.  In the first inning Paul Smith and Chance Keefe had back to back doubles to spark the scoring.  Seven Crookston batters walked and one more was hit by a pitch in the first inning alone.  Crookston scored a run a piece in the second, third and fourth innings before adding six more in the fifth.  The inning started with two walks before Nick Wheelhouse, Brent Stahlecker, Justin Johnson, and Paul Smith all singled.  Keefe was hit by a pitch and Bakken and Hasz walked in the inning.  Bakken struck out nine Roseau batters and walked the second batter of the game.
The Reds end the regular season at 7-8 and will host Ada in the first round of the Norman-Polk League Playoffs, in a best of three series, on Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30 PM at Jim Karn Field.  See the schedule below.

For Crookston-

Brent Stahlecker was 3-4 with 3 runs and 2 rbi's
Paul Smith was 2-4 with 2 runs and 2 rbi's
Justin Johnson was 2-4 with 2 runs

75 GOLFERS PARTICIPATE IN UMC TEAMBACKER GOLF TOURNAMENT

The University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) Teambackers held their 20^th annual Teambacker Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston on Saturday, July 19.  75 golfers participated in the18-hole scramble that saw wind and rain early but sunny skies by the end of the tournament.  The flight one and overall tournament champions were Mike Nelson, Scott Sanders, John Peters, Eric Helgeson and Calvin Anderson.  “The UMC Teambackers would like to thank Hole-in-One sponsors Noah Insurance Services, Brost Chevrolet-Cadillac and Midcontinent Communications as well as the 75 golfers who participated in this year’s event,” says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. “All money raised at this event goes to support student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.”
The UMC Teambackers would like to recognize and thank Minakwa Golf Course as well as all team and hole sponsors for their support of the 20^th Annual UMC Teambacker Golf Classic.


Mike Nelson, Bill Tyrrell (Director of Athletic Fundraising), Scott Sanders, John Peters,
Eric Helgeson, Steph Helgeson (Athletic Director), Calvin Anderson. (Submitted by UMC)

The highlight of the day had to be when Joe Lessard, of Crookston, shot a hole in one on the par three fourth hole. The hole-in-one came in the second round and he received a $500 Visa gift card.    If Joe would have made a hole in one on his first time on the third hole he would have won $20,000.  The Hole-in-One sponsors were Noah Insurance Service, Brost Chevrolet-Cadillac and Midcontinent Communications.

 
Joe Lessard stands on by the 3rd hole pin     Bill Tyrell, Tom Noah of Noah Insurance, Bruce Mjoen of Brost Chevrolet and Jerry Hasbrouck

SUNDAY - JULY 18,  2010

CROOKSTON REDS GET THE FOURTH SEED IN THE NORMAN-POLK LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

The Crookston Reds swept Roseau in a double-header on Sunday afternoon and received the fourth seed and received the good news/bad news with the seeding.  The good news was that they were supposed to play Roseau in a play-in game, but Roseau won't have enough players so they forfeit saving a pitcher for the first round series.  The bad news is the Reds will have to play the number one seed the Ada Athletics in the first round of the playoffs.
Crookston will host the first game of the best of three series because Crookston is the site of the Babe Ruth Region Tournament this weekend.  The series schedule is listed below the seeds.

SEEDING-
1. Ada
2. Warroad
3. Bemidji
4. CROOKSTON
5. Roseau

First Round Schedule for the Reds-

Wednesday, July 21
Game 1 - Ada at CROOKSTON  7:30 PM

Friday, July 23
Game 2 - CROOKSTON  at  Ada   7:30 PM

Sunday, July 25 (If necessary)
Game 3 - CROOKSTON at Ada   7:30 PM

SATURDAY - JULY 17,  2010

CROOKSTON 9TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM PLACES 3RD AT GREAT STATE SHOOTOUT IN MINNEAPOLIS

The 9th Grade Girls CYBA Basketball team with their 3rd place plaque (Submitted by Carol Welter)

The Crookston 9th Grade Girls CYBA Basketball team participated in the Pacesetter Great State Shootout at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday.  The Pacesetter Great State Shootout is a tournament comprised of the Pacesetter State Champion and runner-up in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota.

In the first round Crookston beat St. Francis, South Dakota 24-12.
In the second round Crookston struggled in the second half and lost to North Polk, Iowa 20-17 on the Target Center floor.
In the third place game, Crookston beat the Iowa State Champion, Estherville 21-20.

 
  Erica Samuelson wins the opening tap on the Target Center floor            The girls warming up on the floor before the game 

 
Abby Anderson drives the perimeter    The girls show off their Great State T-shirts that have MINNESOTA on the back
                        (All pictures provided by Carol Welter and Cathy Demerais)

CROOKSTON 10 YEAR OLD CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL TEAM FALLS IN LOSER OUT GAME AT STATE TOURNEY

The Crookston 10 year old year old team, after winning their first game and losing their second game on Friday at the State Cal Ripken Tournament in Baxter, lost to the Baxter All Stars in a loser out game 9-6.  The score was 7-6 going into the sixth inning, but Baxter was able to score a couple insurance runs and held on for the victory.  This year was the first year Crookston teams competed in the State Cal Ripken tournament and look forward to going back next year as the winner of the state tournament goes to regional tournament.  The Regional tournament winner advances to the Cal Ripken World Series.

FRIDAY - JULY 16,  2010

CROOKSTON 10 YEAR OLD BASEBALL TEAM IN THE CAL RIPKEN STATE TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

The Crookston 10 Year Old Baseball Team is competing in the Cal Ripken 10 Year Old State Tournament Double-Elimination tournament this weekend in Baxter, Minnesota.  
Crookston won their first round game, beating Bemidji 4-3.
Crookston lost to Baxter in the semi-finals 14-4. 

CROOKSTON 11 AND 12 YEAR OLDS COMPETING IN THE STATE CAL RIPKEN 12 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT

Crookston 11 and 12 year olds combined to form a team to play in the State 12 Year Old Cal Ripken State Baseball Tournament this weekend in Bemidji.  

Crookston lost to Bemidji in the first round 20-0.  
Crookston lost to Moorhead 15-4  in the second round and was eliminated.

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