When I think of memorable comebacks, New Rockford-Sheyenne ralling to beat Bottineau for the state Class B boys' basketball championship immediately comes to mind. I might have to make a little room for another comeback, though.
Hatton's American Legion baseball team trailed 21-2 on the road after just three innings, but rallied for a win against Hillsboro-Central Valley. To me that is fairly rediculous. I am not alone.
The Herald's Greg DeVillers wrote up a story on the game talking with coaches and KMAV's Dan Keating, who was covering the game. Basically all agreed it was pretty unbelievable.
To get the full rundown on DeVillers' story, click here.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
More Good From Schlossman
When it comes to a good Monday pick-me-up, I didn't have to go much further than the Herald's Brad Schlossman.
Schlossman brought all kinds of good stuff talking to and about former UND runner Arjan Gelling. I had no idea who Gelling was, but I was really pumped for him, not only with running, but with him going through his battle with cancer.
Click here to give it a read.
Schlossman brought all kinds of good stuff talking to and about former UND runner Arjan Gelling. I had no idea who Gelling was, but I was really pumped for him, not only with running, but with him going through his battle with cancer.
Click here to give it a read.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
UND Tabs Dodson as Diamond Coach
UND has named Jeff Dodson the school's new baseball coach.
Dodson has been coaching in Missouri the last few years, and I'm going to go out on a limb that he'll be faced with a few different challenges up north than he was down south (namely snow on the ground in April). Still, with UND making the move to Division I, it more or less makes for a pretty attractive position.
I don't know much about UND's baseball program, so I'll turn you over to the Herald's Wayne Nelson now - click here.
Dodson has been coaching in Missouri the last few years, and I'm going to go out on a limb that he'll be faced with a few different challenges up north than he was down south (namely snow on the ground in April). Still, with UND making the move to Division I, it more or less makes for a pretty attractive position.
I don't know much about UND's baseball program, so I'll turn you over to the Herald's Wayne Nelson now - click here.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Champagne Heading Up Thompson Legion Team
Thompson has a new coach, but someone who is a familiar face to the ballpark.
Craig Champagne, who coached and umped baseball for quite a few years took over skipper duties as John Dolleslager is working on his master's degree and wasn't able to coach this year.
Thompson has had a pretty successful run at the game of baseball, and there should be some toys for Champagne to play with this season.
Click here to give the story from Greg DeVillers a read.
Craig Champagne, who coached and umped baseball for quite a few years took over skipper duties as John Dolleslager is working on his master's degree and wasn't able to coach this year.
Thompson has had a pretty successful run at the game of baseball, and there should be some toys for Champagne to play with this season.
Click here to give the story from Greg DeVillers a read.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Great Story From Herald's Schlossman
You want a good pick-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps story to read?
The Herald's Brad Schlossman delivers in this story about Ty Griffin, a college baseball player who was once drafted in the top 10 of the MLB draft. He toiled in the minors for a decade, wrapping up his career in Grand Forks before going back to school and getting a degree. Today he works as a sports agent in Florida.
As an agent, Griffin is someone that can look at a high school kid and honestly tell them they need to get a degree because an athletic career might not work out. You look at some of the best baseball players in the country, and they never make it to the majors because of a variety of reasons. But life doesn't exactly give you a rebate because you were drafted to a professional organization once. So you need a backup plan.
I wish every high school kid that is involved in sports would talk with a guy like Griffin. I think he would reinforce how no matter how good you are in one area, you need to have that plan that will help you succeed in other ways.
Anyway, if you are intrigued, I give this story two thumbs up.
The Herald's Brad Schlossman delivers in this story about Ty Griffin, a college baseball player who was once drafted in the top 10 of the MLB draft. He toiled in the minors for a decade, wrapping up his career in Grand Forks before going back to school and getting a degree. Today he works as a sports agent in Florida.
As an agent, Griffin is someone that can look at a high school kid and honestly tell them they need to get a degree because an athletic career might not work out. You look at some of the best baseball players in the country, and they never make it to the majors because of a variety of reasons. But life doesn't exactly give you a rebate because you were drafted to a professional organization once. So you need a backup plan.
I wish every high school kid that is involved in sports would talk with a guy like Griffin. I think he would reinforce how no matter how good you are in one area, you need to have that plan that will help you succeed in other ways.
Anyway, if you are intrigued, I give this story two thumbs up.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
DeVillers Looks at Possible Changes in Class B
Whenever there are changes brought up about the state of Class B athletics, I have to be honest...I always kind of perk up. Class B sports are what I grew up with in high school and what I followed professionally for a couple of years. Sadly, what is happening is that Class B is changing without anyone changing anything about it.
The Herald's Greg DeVillers dove into a story that examines some of the changes that are proposed for the 2010-11 school year. Basically the changes will effect the fall and winter seasons, dealing specifically with basketball and volleyball.
I'm interested to see what the response is by the general population. The changes will certainly have an effect on who makes tournaments and basically there will be more emphasis on winning early.
Anyway, without writing in circles too much and denying you the joy of the story, if you are a fan of Class B sports at all, you should probably click here to take a look at the changes in the DeVillers story. It is certainly worth a look-see.
The Herald's Greg DeVillers dove into a story that examines some of the changes that are proposed for the 2010-11 school year. Basically the changes will effect the fall and winter seasons, dealing specifically with basketball and volleyball.
I'm interested to see what the response is by the general population. The changes will certainly have an effect on who makes tournaments and basically there will be more emphasis on winning early.
Anyway, without writing in circles too much and denying you the joy of the story, if you are a fan of Class B sports at all, you should probably click here to take a look at the changes in the DeVillers story. It is certainly worth a look-see.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Dave Nelson Hanging It Up
When you talk about one of the most successful basketball coaches in the state over the last decade, MPCG's Dave Nelson comes to mind immediately.
But when the Patriots tip off for the 2008-09, they will have a new coach at the helm. Nelson resigned from coaching and as the school's activities director in favor of selling athletic equipment for Universal Athletic Services.
MPCG wasn't in the immediate coverage area when I was working at the Sun, but I still got to interview him a couple of times in previews and what-not when the Pats were playing a Region 3 or 4 team. Also, I would get some information from them because they share a district with Griggs County Central. To sum up my experiences with Dave, he was always professional, always good for information and automatic for quotes. His approach to basketball was one of patience, as his teams surgically sliced the opposition. They never put up huge points or anything, winning by 10 or 12 points was likely considered a blow-out, but his teams were fundamentally sound.
He was a definite benefit to Class B sports and North Dakota sports. He will certainly be missed.
Greg DeVillers is on the call for the story, putting together a bit of the past on Nelson, as well as what his future holds. To read it, click here.
But when the Patriots tip off for the 2008-09, they will have a new coach at the helm. Nelson resigned from coaching and as the school's activities director in favor of selling athletic equipment for Universal Athletic Services.
MPCG wasn't in the immediate coverage area when I was working at the Sun, but I still got to interview him a couple of times in previews and what-not when the Pats were playing a Region 3 or 4 team. Also, I would get some information from them because they share a district with Griggs County Central. To sum up my experiences with Dave, he was always professional, always good for information and automatic for quotes. His approach to basketball was one of patience, as his teams surgically sliced the opposition. They never put up huge points or anything, winning by 10 or 12 points was likely considered a blow-out, but his teams were fundamentally sound.
He was a definite benefit to Class B sports and North Dakota sports. He will certainly be missed.
Greg DeVillers is on the call for the story, putting together a bit of the past on Nelson, as well as what his future holds. To read it, click here.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Herald Story on Sheri Kleinsasser
For some reason, I missed out on Sheri Kleinsasser.
I wasn't quite old enough to really appreciate high school sports in the state when Kleinsasser (who is actually Sheri Stockmoe after getting married, but for some reason, even though I never saw her play she is still Kleinsasser to me) was tearing up courts in Carrington and at UND.
Kleinsasser, along with Dani Parkos Fluge (who I also have never met) is starting a magazine and a web site to help Fargo-Moorhead moms. They will put out a mag four times a year called On the Mind of Moms (with the accompanying site www.onthemindofmoms.com which will be up and running later in June) that will help make things easier on moms. I'm not really sure what more I can offer than that, but if nothing else, keep the site in mind and give it a look later on in June.
To check out Brad Schlossman's story on the endeavor, click here.
I wasn't quite old enough to really appreciate high school sports in the state when Kleinsasser (who is actually Sheri Stockmoe after getting married, but for some reason, even though I never saw her play she is still Kleinsasser to me) was tearing up courts in Carrington and at UND.
Kleinsasser, along with Dani Parkos Fluge (who I also have never met) is starting a magazine and a web site to help Fargo-Moorhead moms. They will put out a mag four times a year called On the Mind of Moms (with the accompanying site www.onthemindofmoms.com which will be up and running later in June) that will help make things easier on moms. I'm not really sure what more I can offer than that, but if nothing else, keep the site in mind and give it a look later on in June.
To check out Brad Schlossman's story on the endeavor, click here.
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