Following up on a previous post, Nixa won the girls Class 5 championship
Grandview, a long-time participant in the Neosho Holiday Tournament, was runners up in Class 5 in the boys titles.
And Kansas, Okla., which defeated Neosho earlier in the year, lost in the Class 3A semifinals to OKC Millwood.
Other ramblings
- Apparently Willard coach Travis Evans has resigned
- Kickapoo hired current Evangel assistant coach Dick Rippee to replace long-time coach Roy Green.
- Charleston player Jordan Ackers, who played against Neosho earlier this year, signed to play football at Arkansas Tech
- The Neosho Holiday Tournament has 16 girls team signed up -- for the first time ever -- and 13 boys team so far.
- Jefferson County College's Danielle Adams, who has dominated Crowder and many other teams over the last two years, was named the NJCAA JUCO Player of the Year.
- Charleston, a NHT team, made the Class 3A playoffs in Arkansas and won its first round game, 50-47 over Chapel, before falling to Valley Springs, 39-36.
- Morrilton boys made the semifinals this year in the Class 5A playoffs in Arkansas, but lost to North Pulaski, 73-56.
- Springdale Girls, the runners-up this year in the girls bracket of the tournament at the Holiday Tournament, lost its first round game at state to Little Rock Central, 48-39.
- Van Buren, yet another NHT team, made the Class 7A playoffs, but lost to Fort Smith Southside 50-41 in its first round game.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Random Baseball Banter
While going through the College Baseball Preview issue of Baseball America -- my most loved and most expensive magazine I get -- I saw a few interesting things I wanted to point out.
Southern Cal has a few players with very notable last names playing for head coach Chad Kreuter, yes the former major league catcher, this year. The roster includes Jordan Hersisher -- son of Orel, Shane Boras, the son of mega agent Scott and Beau Brett, son of Ken and nephew of George.
Also on USC is Robert Stock. I met Robert a few years ago when he stayed at the Marions house in Neosho during the Tournament of Stars when it was still in Joplin. Stock, who left high school early to attend college as a 17 year old, is now solely a pitcher for the Trojans. A poor showing with his bat and his defense behind the plate made the change necessary the magazine said. Quite a drop, in a sense, for someone who was pegged as the nations top athlete as a catcher.
Speaking of California, Matt Gorgen is the closer this year for the Cal Bears. He is also another kid that stayed in Neosho while competing in the Tournament of Stars, as he was hosted by the Boatrights.
And finally three interesting names I thought were worth pointing out:
- Ross Wilson of Alabama is the first-team All-American at 2B according to BA. He gained famed in high school playing for Hoover High School in Alabama and was on MTV's Two-A-Days show.
- Division III Linfield College is coached by former big leaguer Scott Brosius
- Finally a JUCO All-American was a kid by the name of Danny Almonte from Western Oklahoma State. The now sophomore hit .497 last year and was 7-1 on the mound. And yes, that is the same Almonte who gained fame or became infamous for the Little League scandal after throwing a perfect game for his Bronx team.
Southern Cal has a few players with very notable last names playing for head coach Chad Kreuter, yes the former major league catcher, this year. The roster includes Jordan Hersisher -- son of Orel, Shane Boras, the son of mega agent Scott and Beau Brett, son of Ken and nephew of George.
Also on USC is Robert Stock. I met Robert a few years ago when he stayed at the Marions house in Neosho during the Tournament of Stars when it was still in Joplin. Stock, who left high school early to attend college as a 17 year old, is now solely a pitcher for the Trojans. A poor showing with his bat and his defense behind the plate made the change necessary the magazine said. Quite a drop, in a sense, for someone who was pegged as the nations top athlete as a catcher.
Speaking of California, Matt Gorgen is the closer this year for the Cal Bears. He is also another kid that stayed in Neosho while competing in the Tournament of Stars, as he was hosted by the Boatrights.
And finally three interesting names I thought were worth pointing out:
- Ross Wilson of Alabama is the first-team All-American at 2B according to BA. He gained famed in high school playing for Hoover High School in Alabama and was on MTV's Two-A-Days show.
- Division III Linfield College is coached by former big leaguer Scott Brosius
- Finally a JUCO All-American was a kid by the name of Danny Almonte from Western Oklahoma State. The now sophomore hit .497 last year and was 7-1 on the mound. And yes, that is the same Almonte who gained fame or became infamous for the Little League scandal after throwing a perfect game for his Bronx team.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Neosho's basketball opponents
The Neosho Lady Wildcats team went 21-7 this year, but looking back at the season there were some, perhaps you could say, quality losses.
Neosho lost twice to Webb City, which will play in the Class 4 State Championship game
Neosho also lost twice to Nixa, which will play in the Class 5 State Championship game
And another loss came to Kansas, Okla., which is in the state tournament with a 22-2 record
Neosho lost twice to Webb City, which will play in the Class 4 State Championship game
Neosho also lost twice to Nixa, which will play in the Class 5 State Championship game
And another loss came to Kansas, Okla., which is in the state tournament with a 22-2 record
Pedro to Cards? Bonds back?
I saw two baseball notes in the big leagues I thought I'd write a blurb about.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch said the Cardinals have interest in Pedro Martinez, but not as a starter, but as a closer. That is kind of interesting. If the season started now the Cards would have either Jason Motte or Chris Perez closing, both former closers for the Springfield Cardinals. Pedro has been a starter his whole life so maybe a change to the bullpen would prolong his career
Any thoughts?
And then I saw this story and laughed. Apparently Jeff Borris, the agent for steroid using Barry Bonds, started calling all 30 major league baseball teams this week to tell them that his client, Mr. Bonds, is interested in playing in the major leagues this year.
Really? Go figure?
But who would be dumb enough to even answer that call?
The St. Louis Post Dispatch said the Cardinals have interest in Pedro Martinez, but not as a starter, but as a closer. That is kind of interesting. If the season started now the Cards would have either Jason Motte or Chris Perez closing, both former closers for the Springfield Cardinals. Pedro has been a starter his whole life so maybe a change to the bullpen would prolong his career
Any thoughts?
And then I saw this story and laughed. Apparently Jeff Borris, the agent for steroid using Barry Bonds, started calling all 30 major league baseball teams this week to tell them that his client, Mr. Bonds, is interested in playing in the major leagues this year.
Really? Go figure?
But who would be dumb enough to even answer that call?
Monday, March 9, 2009
This and That
The Springdale Lady Bulldogs basketball team, runners up in this year's Neosho Holiday Tournament, qualified for the state tournament. The Lady Bulldogs enter the Class 7A Tournament as the No. 5 seed out of the West.
The clincher was a 36-32 win over Springdale Har-Ber, where Tiffany Wiseley, an all-tournament selection at the Holiday Tournament, scored 17 points.
The Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs basketball team is the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A Tournament with a perfect 29-0 record. Fayetteville defeated both Seneca and McDonald County this year.
Morrilton girls finished 7-21 overall and only 1-13 in conference play. The Morrilton boys were 19-7 the last time I checked.
Speaking of Springdale, its boys basketball coach Bill Taylor has to pay $315 for a door he damaged at a game in Fort Smith this year. The Morning News asked Taylor about it he said "not newsworthy" and "not relevant to your paper."
The article went on to say Springdale Athletic Director Annette Scogins said the school district will not pay for the vandalism.
I remember Taylor a little bit from last year's Neosho Holiday Tournament, where he was counting how many times San Diego was dunking in pregame warm ups and wanted about 30 technical fouls called on the team.
And finally, I saw Lawrence Phillips name in the paper. The former Nebraska and St. Louis Ram running back is currently serving 10 years in prison for assault with a deadly weapon. He was in the news because he wanted to appeal a contest plea on another assault charge.
The clincher was a 36-32 win over Springdale Har-Ber, where Tiffany Wiseley, an all-tournament selection at the Holiday Tournament, scored 17 points.
The Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs basketball team is the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A Tournament with a perfect 29-0 record. Fayetteville defeated both Seneca and McDonald County this year.
Morrilton girls finished 7-21 overall and only 1-13 in conference play. The Morrilton boys were 19-7 the last time I checked.
Speaking of Springdale, its boys basketball coach Bill Taylor has to pay $315 for a door he damaged at a game in Fort Smith this year. The Morning News asked Taylor about it he said "not newsworthy" and "not relevant to your paper."
The article went on to say Springdale Athletic Director Annette Scogins said the school district will not pay for the vandalism.
I remember Taylor a little bit from last year's Neosho Holiday Tournament, where he was counting how many times San Diego was dunking in pregame warm ups and wanted about 30 technical fouls called on the team.
And finally, I saw Lawrence Phillips name in the paper. The former Nebraska and St. Louis Ram running back is currently serving 10 years in prison for assault with a deadly weapon. He was in the news because he wanted to appeal a contest plea on another assault charge.
Friday, February 27, 2009
People actually want to watch the Chiefs?
I ran across this tidbit in the Kansas City Star.
The Kansas City Power & Light is seeking 17.5 percent increase in rates. Okay, most electric companies are doing that. Here is the kicker, KCP&L was asking their customers to pay $3.6 million in expenses for such items at $200,000 in tickets to Worlds of Fun for employees, $188,000 in ticket fees for the Royals and Chiefs and $5,900 in food at the Chiefs game.
Amazing huh?
Well after a few days, KCP&L changed their stance, despite the spokesman saying those were legitimate business expenses and should be covered by the customers. At least Empire isn't screwing us around that bad -- that I know of.
The Kansas City Power & Light is seeking 17.5 percent increase in rates. Okay, most electric companies are doing that. Here is the kicker, KCP&L was asking their customers to pay $3.6 million in expenses for such items at $200,000 in tickets to Worlds of Fun for employees, $188,000 in ticket fees for the Royals and Chiefs and $5,900 in food at the Chiefs game.
Amazing huh?
Well after a few days, KCP&L changed their stance, despite the spokesman saying those were legitimate business expenses and should be covered by the customers. At least Empire isn't screwing us around that bad -- that I know of.
Ransburg leaves KU
The much ballyhooed recruit from Harrisonville has left Kansas and transfered to Mid-American Nazarene of all place. So from State Champion caliber QB to NAIA QB in 2 years.
http://www.mnu.edu/athletics/news/632/article.php
http://www.mnu.edu/athletics/news/632/article.php
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