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PAGE 8: SPORTS PRESS & DAKOTAN n WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 PRESS&DAKOTAN Yankton, Population 14K, Thrust Into WAYC Timeline BY JEREMY HOECK ing the history of the WAYC, which held its first tournament in 1991. * The 2017 WAYC will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. DAILY DOSE [email protected] As the biennial (every two years) tournament has evolved, its host Population: 2.9 million. locations have progressively gotten larger . Twice before has the Those numbers alone should tell the story, but I’ll repeat my com- event come to the United States, to Chula Vista, California, in 1996 mon line: Yankton, believe it or not, is on the international map for Opinions Time and again, you’ve heard me talk about – or read about – how fortunate Yankton is to have the World Archery Youth Champi- and Ogden, Utah, in 2009. something. Every city wants to boast that it’s unique in something; from the onships (WAYC) coming to our city next week. Consider the recent and upcoming locations: that it is special. P&D Sports And while making that point, for as valid as it is, can run its * The 2006 WAYC was held in Merida, Mexico. Population: For Yankton, that’s archery. There’s absolutely no question about Staff on course, I’m trying to find new ways to put into perspective exactly 970,000. it; that’s not up for debate. It’s not the river. It’s not the lakes. It’s how lucky we are. * 2008 was held in Antalya, Turkey. Population: 1.1 million. archery. And we’ve vaulted ourselves onto international radars in local and A year ago when it was announced that Yankton won the 2015 * 2009 (breaking the biennial format) was held in Ogden, Utah, that sport just within the last 8-9 years. national WAYC bid, there was a dual sense of ‘Seriously?’ Not only did our which has a metro population (near Salt Lake City) of 547,000. The facilities we boast in Yankton and our city’s experience high school, town land such a prestigious event, but we beat out Mexico City for * 2011 was held in Legnica, Poland. Population: 102,000. hosting international archery tournaments was a key reason World * 2013 was held in Wuxi, China. Population: 6.3 million. Archery awarded this town the 2015 WAYC bid. college and the bid. Yes, Mexico City, with its population of nearly nine million people. * The 2015 bid was given to Yankton, South Dakota. Population: It’s something we should all embrace. pro sports. With that number in mind, I spent a few minutes Tuesday research- 14,591. championships and competed for the Norwegian Miles CC Teammates Sign With Mount Marty Baseball Jorgensen Named South national team from 2004-12. He competed at the 2009 Two teammates from Miles Community College, playing ability and leadership skills during their time and 2011 World University Games. Jorgensen placed Dakota Diving Coach eighth in the 10-meter synchronized event at the 2008 both with ties to the Mount Marty College baseball at Mount Marty and I know he demonstrates the VERMILLION — South Dakota head swimming European Championships. program, will follow older brothers and compete for same,” Bernatow said. “He comes to us with starting and diving coach Jason Mahowald has named Kris Jorgensen to his coaching staff. Jorgensen will work the Lancers, the institution announced on Tuesday. and championship experience from an outstanding with the divers. Brandon Kemp of Spearfish and Sean O’Connell program at Miles Community College.” “We are excited to have Kris joining our staff,” said Wade Transfers To SDSU of Kalispell, Montana, will attend Mount Marty O’Connell, the younger brother of Mike O’Connell Mahowald. “His experience competing at the highest BROOKINGS — South Dakota State women’s level in the NCAA and internationally will help our basketball has signed Tonoia Wade, a 6-foot forward College and play baseball for the Lancers. Each (MMC ’14), batted .333 with 18 runs scored this past from St. John’s University, head coach Aaron Johnston will have two years of eligibility remaining for the season. divers make that jump to the next level. Kris is also very connected throughout the Midwest and will make an announced Tuesday. Wade will sit out the 2015-16 Lancers. “With Sean, his brother had an outstanding career immediate impact in our recruiting.” campaign in accordance with the NCAA transfer “Over the years we have had a strong relationship at Mount Marty after he transferred from Miles and Jorgensen spent the past three years as the head rules before stepping on the court as a sophomore in diving coach at St. Catherine University. He coached 2016-17. with Miles Community College. Coaches Jeff Brabant Sean seems to have the capabilities to do the same,” A native of Bloomington, Minn., Wade played in and Dan McKinney do an incredible job of teaching Bernatow said. several all-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- ence honorees, including two-time all-MIAC Diver of the 27 games for the Storm, averaging 1.4 points and 1.7 the game and preparing their players for the four Kemp, the son of Tony and Denise Kemp, plans Year Jenna Nagy. rebounds per game. The versatile player had career year level,” said MMC head baseball coach Andy to major in recreation management at MMC. He will Beyond the collegiate realm, Jorgensen also highs of seven points at Georgetown Jan. 23 and six Bernatow. “This past season Mount Marty Baseball receive a Mount Marty College Academic Honors coached at the Minnesota Diving Academy for three rebounds at Marquette Feb. 13. years and founded the Highland Diving Club in 2014. Wade had an illustrious high school career at graduated 17 seniors from the program and having Scholarship for his academic achievement in addition Bloomington Kennedy, twice being named to the older and experienced junior college baseball players to his baseball scholarship. Jorgensen received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2013. Class 4A all-state team. As a senior she led her team SUBMITTED PHOTO coming into the program is a big benefit for us.” O’Connell, the son of Kelly and Jeanne He completed his master’s degree in applied sport and to a 25-7 record and the Minnesota Class 4A state Kemp, the younger brother of former Lancers O’Connell, also plans to major in recreation manage- exercise science from Minnesota in May. championship game for the second-straight year. For Miles Community College her career, Wade scored over 1,000 points and grabbed teammates Sean O’Connell Matt (MMC ’08) and Justin (MMC ’12) Kemp, was a ment at MMC. He will receive a Mount Marty College As a diver at Minnesota, Jorgensen was the 2012 Big Ten Co-Diver of the Championship after winning the over 500 rebounds. (left) and Brandon Kemp will two-year starter in the infield for Miles CC. He batted Academic Excellence Scholarship in addition to his A four-star recruit, Wade finished her high school .294 with a .922 fielding percentage this past season. baseball scholarship. 10-meter dive. He finished runner-up in the 10-meter play for the MMC baseball dive in 2011. career ranked 21st at her position by ESPN HoopGurlz “Both of Brandon’s brothers showed great A native of Norway, Jorgensen won 12 national and ranked No. 99th nationally by ProspectsNation. team. com. SCOREBOARD AREA CALENDAR TRACK & FIELD 2; No. 8, Dan Orton 2; No. 10, Dave coa Vanilla Swirl 2-2, AveRyan 1.5-2.5, 15. VCU 40-23 465 — Friday, June 5 NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday, June 3 4 p.m.) Ewald 2; No. 14, Pat King 2 Not Your Average Bowlers 1.5-2.5, The 16. La.-Lafayette 42-21 463 — Florida State (44-19) at Florida (47- East Division BASEBALL, AMATEUR Gar- SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ Freeman S.D. STATE MEET NET FLIGHT 2: No. 4, Rich Willert 2; Flying Dukes 1-3, Spitfire 1-3, 2 Broke 17. UCLA 45-16 462 2 16), 6:30 p.m. W L Pct GB retson at Vermillion Greysox (7:30 vs. Yankton Fury Black U12 (DH, 6 NOTE: Area qualifiers only No. 5, Jim Tramp 2; No. 7, Jim Vlahakis Girls 1-3, Drunk n’ Disorderly 1-3, Pink 18. Oregon St. 39-18-1 459 12 Saturday, June 6 New York 29 23 .558 — p.m.) p.m., Summit South) Meet Records 2; No. 8, Vlahakis 2; No. 12, Bob Killen 2; Panther 1-3, Just For Fun 1-3 19. Oklahoma St. 38-20 456 15 Florida vs. Florida State, 4 p.m. Washington 29 23 .558 — BASEBALL, LEGION Brandon Friday, June 5 Zach Anderson, Parker – B Boys’ No. 14, John Hughes 2; No. 18, Tramp 2 20. Iowa 41-18 454 20 Sunday, June 7 Atlanta 26 25 .510 2 1/2 Valley at Yankton (6:30 p.m.) BASEBALL, AMATEUR Scot- High Jump (6-7.5) SENIOR LEAGUE 21. St. John’s 41-18 452 21 Florida vs. Florida State, 5 or 6 p.m. Miami 21 32 .396 8 1/2 BASEBALL, VFW TEENER land at Freeman (7:30 p.m., KVHT- Brennan Schmidt, Freeman – B RESULTS: Bob Haar-Hank Peters- SOFTBALL 22. Radford 45-16 450 22 At A-Rod Park at Mark Light Field, Philadelphia 20 33 .377 9 1/2 Yankton Lakers at Brandon (DH, FM); Lesterville at Tabor (7:30 p.m.) Boys’ 100 (10.93 in prelims); B Boys’ en 60, Joe Vig-Dan Eisenbraun 63, Mike YANKTON PARKS & REC 23. California 36-21 446 16 Coral Gables, Fla.