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  • Grundy’s choice a win-win situation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:39PMJerad Grundy spent June tweaking his pitching mechanics.
  • Tarpon QB Pappas takes his show on the road Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:38PMTARPON SPRINGS — Louis Pappas can improvise. He can dissect defenses. And he can flat-out throw a football. What the Tarpon Springs senior cannot do is dodge the computer-printout prejudices colleges have when evaluating quarterbacks. After all, college programs measure quarterbacks not only by how many yards they can throw but by increments of height. That is where Pappas falls short. He is ...
  • In it together: Bitterroot Bucs rallying around one another after losing coach Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:27PMEarly on the morning of May 1, Bitterroot Bucs catcher Billy Hanna was awakened by his older brother, who had devastating news: His friend, Phil Perez, the Bucs' assistant coach, had lost his life in a car accident at around 3 a.m. on the Eastside Highway south of Florence. Perez was just four days shy of his 24th birthday.
  • NJCAA Announces Winners of Prestigious Plarski, Rowlands and Graber Awards Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:07PMThe National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released the winners of its 2011 Plarski, Rowlands and Graber Awards. These three awards are the most prestigous honors the organization awards each year. (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011NJCAAAwards/07/prweb8644119.htm
  • Suns softball signs 4 to LOIs Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:41PMBy Kevin Hill sports@couriernews.com Golden Suns head softball coach Gidget Pambianchi announced recently the signing of four student-athletes to national letters of intent during the spring signing period.
  • Jewett City Senior Legion keeps fighting despite record Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:56PMThe Jewett City Senior American Legion team is playing for pride right now.
  • Pump Jacks bounce back with 6-2 win Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:12AMBRYAN — John Michael Twichell paced a 16-hit attack with four singles and three RBIs, and the East Texas Pump Jacks bounced back from a loss on Wednesday by rallying for a 6-2 Texas Collegiate League win over Brazos Valley on Thursday.
  • Pump Jacks Add Depth to Begin Second Half of Season Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:57PMHaving clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight season, it is safe to say that the Pump Jacks are familiar with the Texas Collegiate League post-season.
  • Latrobe grad Matsko is recognized for his diamond play Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:00PMWCCC standout Ryan Matsko exceeded expectations and was named an NJCAA Division III first-team All-American this season.
  • White Sox sign top Draft pick Walker Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:50PMWhite Sox sign top Draft pick Walker
  • JCJC athletics go national Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:05PMThe 2010-11 Jones County Junior College year in athletics was one of the most exceptional in school history.
  • ATAC storms through meet Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:21AMDelaney Barnard of ATAC swims to a second-place finish in the girls 15-16 100-meter backstroke at Long Course Invitational at Trousdell Aquatics Center.
  • Engelhart is forging connection Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:41PMHerkimer County Community College baseball coach Paul Engelhart is in his 13th American Legion baseball season as Whitestown Post’s manager making him a college assistant coach with connections — connections that certainly help make evaluating local talent a bit easier for HCCC head coach Jason Rathbun.
  • Local Sports Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:30PMSHENANDOAH JUNCTION -Jefferson's Tanner Everton finished a remarkable high school career the way every West Virginia player envisions - dogpiling with his teammates at Appalachian Power Park after a victory in the state championship game.
  • Six local players, Hamilton's coach named All-State in softball Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:14PMKatie Weeks, Becca Rogers, Sara Whyatt and Kelby Watkins led Hamilton to the state semifinals. Jessica Patterelli and Marriah Gough capped brilliant five-year careers by leading their teams to yet another league title, state rankings and runs deep in the Section III tourney.
  • Knight signs with UNC-Pembroke Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:05PMJ.J. SMITH MOREHEAD CITY — Dalton Knight was all set to play baseball at Louisburg College, but a blessing in disguise instead has him headed to UNC-Pembroke.
  • Harrelson returns to Northeast baseball's coaching staff Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:47PMBOONEVILLE – Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball fans will see a familiar sight in the dugout when the Tigers open up the 2011-12 season as Richy Harrelson of Iuka returns to the Tiger coaching staff.
  • Local Roundu: T.F. Cowboys start Battle of Omaha with a win Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:54PMThe Twin Falls Cowboys beat East Grand Forks (Minn.) 7-0 in their opening game of the Battle of Omaha Baseball Tournament Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.
  • Bobcats ‘put the community on the map’ Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:50AMIt was a historic season for the Jones County Junior College baseball team. JCJC Assistant Coach Reggie Richardson spoke about the season Wednesday to the Laurel Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis Club member Lawrence Jones, who introduced Richardson, said the team “put the community on the map on a national stage.”
  • Antone is preparing for Division I career Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:00AMSince graduating from Kiski Area in 2009, Nate Antone has had two plans: play Division I college baseball and get drafted into the pros.
  • Living out his dream: Winiarski enjoying College World Series run Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:47PMCody Winiarski grew up watching the College World Series every summer and imagined what it would be like to play in the event.
  • Summer sports camps abound Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:21AMWhile many local area high schools and Jones County Junior College have hosted some of their camps this summer, there are still opportunities for local and area teams and individuals to attend a few upcoming camps.
  • Ex-MATC pitcher Winiarski on top of the World Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:40AMThe recent Chicago White Sox draft pick is finishing his college baseball career on the sport’s main stage.
  • Biggest stage Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:31PMDuring his career as a thrower, Duncan High alum Austin Perry has been in some big meets. From the Class 5A state championships to the Great Southwest meet earlier this summer in New Mexico, the 2011 graduate has put his talents to the test against some of the best athletes in the Midwest.
  • Warming up Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:31PMAs far as summer preparations go, the Waurika High softball team has wasted no time getting ready for the 2011 regular season.
  • Reeling in a new record Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:46PMWhen Duncan resident Noel Reeves and his friend, Marty Kaus, took to the water at Lake Lawtonka earlier this month, their primary goal was simply to familiarize themselves with the area before an upcoming fishing tournament.
  • Outlaw alum returns from injury, leads team in CWS Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 5:31PMAfter getting a taste of NJCAA College World Series action in his freshman season, it looked like Western Oklahoma State College second baseman Garrett Brown’s final shot at a ring would be cut short.
  • Sliders owner knows Paul, Wendorf will go to the mat Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 9:47AMSpringfield Sliders pitchers Pascal Paul and Zach Wendorf do not have the usual arms-length relationship that exists between players and ownership when it comes to Sliders owner Jesse Bolder. Bolder has known Paul and Wen­dorf since they were second graders at Pine River Elementary School in Merrill, Wis.
  • After 7 national titles at CAC, Myers working his magic at ASU Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 12:44AMOKLAHOMA CITY — In just six years, Clint Myers has coached Arizona State into a category that features only the best college softball programs.
  • Bores to Face Bullfrogs in Second Game of Home-And-Home Series Friday Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:12PMMADISON, WI - June 17, 2011. The second-place Madison Mallards play host to the Green Bay Bullfrogs Friday in the second game of a home-and-home series beginning at 7:05 at the "Duck Pond."
  • Former Lion wins baseball title with Eastfield College Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:55PMFrom Daily News Staff Reports Eric Grace, a 2010 Henderson graduate, and Eastfield College captured the NJCAA Division III World Series at TJC's Mike Carter Field in May.
  • Relay for Life event starts Friday Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:20AMThe annual Relay for Life event in Altus will be held at the Altus Junior High’s Marshall Field beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday with local entertainment. The Opening Ceremony and Survivor Lap will b...
  • Heartbreaking end doesn't lessen CAC baseball's accomplishments Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:51AMAll season long, the Central Arizona College baseball team worked toward — and spoke outwardly of — its goal of winning a national championship.
  • Monarchs' streak comes to an end Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:16PMThe Hutchinson Monarchs saw their six-game winning streak and perfect mark at Hobart-Detter Field co ...
  • COLUMN: O'Brien deserves every ounce of praise Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:10PMLet's face it: We live in an obnoxious era of self-righteousness when it comes to professional sports.
  • Greg Hansen: Cochise coach moving west Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:30PMOn the first day of Jerry Carrillo's new coaching job, his boss asked him what team he first wanted to play, Kansas or Duke. But it wasn't a joke at all.
  • Mallards Go for Series Win; First Place in Battle Creek Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:57PMBATTLE CREEK, MI - June 13, 2011. In their biggest series thus far in the 2011 Northwoods League season, the Madison Mallards look to take two out of three from the Battle Creek Bombers at C.O. Brown Stadium Monday night. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:05 p.m.
  • CAC takes pounding, but still alive Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 12:48AMGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — For the first time in this year’s NJCAA World Series, the Central Arizona College baseball team couldn’t get a timely out or a timely hit Friday night. And with that, the top-ranked Vaqueros went from clear-cut tournament favorite to the brink of elimination.
  • Cael Sanderson earns spot on World wrestling team Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 5:06PMThe former Iowa State wrestling legend beat Jake Herbert, winner of the last three World team Trials titles and World silver medalist in 2009, Saturday in the championship series for a berth in the world tournament in September in Istanbul.
  • Legends pitcher Chowning, a Kentuckian, is a gamer Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:55AMWhat most Lexington Legends fans know about Jason Chowning is:■ He recently earned team Pit
  • CAC moves closer to NJCAA title Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 12:44AMGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Nothing was easy for the Central Arizona College baseball team Wednesday night. But in a game that looked like it simply wasn’t going to go their way, the Vaqueros rallied and then held on for a wild 11-8 win over Navarro, Texas, that allowed CAC to remain unbeaten at the NJCAA World Series and move within two wins of a national title.
  • Monarchs blast Lindsborg, 9-1 Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:27PMShawn Lewick didn’t get a lot of opportunities to pitch for Kansas State this year. But Friday ...
  • Monarchs blast Lindsborg, 10-1 Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:27PMShawn Lewick didn’t get a lot of opportunities to pitch for Kansas State this year. But Friday ...
  • McLachlan leads national wheelchair basketball team Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:24PMNorth Vancouver's Janet McLachlan led the Canadian Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Team to gold at the 2010 Paralympic Cup held recently in Manchester, England.
  • Erstad names Bolt to staff Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:34AMLINCOLN - During a weekend football trip to Nebraska last fall, Will Bolt stopped into the Huskers' baseball office and met volunteer coach Darin Erstad in passing.
  • Former TC pitchers Parrent, Butler drafted by White Sox, Rays Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 12:30AMAlong with the two current Temple College pitchers selected in Major League Baseball's amateur draft, two former Leopards hurlers also heard their names called.
  • Will Bolt Returns to Nebraska as Associate Head Coach Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 5:39PMNebraska baseball coach Darin Erstad announced Wednesday the hiring of former Husker standout Will Bolt as associate head coach
  • Steinert alum James Pugliese drafted by Chicago Cubs in 18th round Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:46PMHAMILTON — James Pugliese is heading to Arizona tomorrow to begin his pro baseball career.
  • Gulf Coast's Trey Porter named second-team All-American Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:24PMMississippi Gulf Coast Community College first baseman Trey Porter, a Hurley native, was named a second-team Division II All-American by the NJCAA on Wednesday.
  • Sports Notes: BQ Magic 16U boys win USSSA state basketball championship Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:26AMThe BQ Magic 16U Basketball team, sponsored by BQ Concrete, went undefeated on June 4 and 5 to become the United States Specialty Sports Association’s 2011 state basketball champions.