Friday, 6.26.15 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net sports SPORTS DEPT.: [email protected] PAGE 6A Press&Dakotan Timberwolves Take Kentucky’s Towns To Open NBA Draft NEW YORK (AP) — The Min- guard Jerian Grant from Atlanta for “I told Coach Cal before when was announced but his crowd was in 2010. The Wildcats were hoping nesota Timberwolves got their man Tim Hardaway Jr. he first came out that I was trying dwarfed by Towns’. The New Jersey to have a record seven players in the middle. The Lakers got a play- Before that, the Timberwolves to drink the water and I was shak- native said he had above 50 family picked and were well on their way making partner for Kobe Bryant. went for a center in their first time ing uncontrollably, and I told him, and friends in attendance. when Sacramento took center Willie Knicks fans just got mad — owning the No. 1 pick. They can ‘Coach, don’t give me the ball right “This is home to me,” he said. Cauley-Stein with the sixth pick, though not for long. add him to a young roster featuring now for the last-second shot. I “Been able to come here and have Utah grabbed Trey Lyles at No. 12 Minnesota selected Kentucky’s Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins, wouldn’t make it.”’ all my closest friends and love ones and guard Devin Booker followed Karl-Anthony Towns with the first who was picked first last year by The Los Angeles Lakers then come out here. It’s the most special one spot later to Phoenix. pick in the NBA draft on Thursday Cleveland and later dealt to Minne- took guard D’Angelo Russell of Ohio moments in my life.” Booker, at 18 the youngest play- night, the first of three straight sota in the Kevin Love trade. State, who was wearing a red jacket, The 6-foot-11 Towns averaged er in the draft, gave the Wildcats a freshmen chosen before New York Towns’ selection wasn’t a sur- bowtie and shoes that matched the 10.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in just record-tying four players among the chose Latvian forward Kristaps prise — though he said he didn’t Buckeyes’ school colors. 21 minutes per game, as Kentucky top 14 selections. Duke in 1999 and Porzingis, triggering loud, long know until it was announced. Red was the color of choice in used a platoon system in winning North Carolina in 2005 also had four boos from their fans inside Barclays “When Mr. Adam Silver came the green room, though Towns wore its first 38 games and reaching the lottery picks. Center. out, I saw him, and he said, ‘with a grey jacket and Russell’s table Final Four. “Just shows our team was spe- They were cheering later in the No. 1 pick’, I was racing,” said later turned gold when his support- It was Kentucky’s third No. 1 cial. Unlike any other,” Lyles said. the first round when the Knicks Towns, who was sitting with Ken- ers donned Lakers hats. pick in the last six years, joining An- “Still got three other guys going to acquired the rights to Notre Dame tucky coach John Calipari. He drew huge cheers when he thony Davis in 2012 and John Wall DRAFT | PAGE 7A Hard Times Toughened A ‘Great Experience’ Virginia Players Tryout Camp For Their Run Provides A To Title Showcase For OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Winning, and winning big, has been the standard for the Area Players Virginia baseball program BY JEREMY HOECK since coach Brian O’Connor [email protected] took over in 2004, and no ex- cuses were allowed when the Devin Gieselman could most trying circumstances very well have a bright future cropped up. in baseball. The Cavaliers entered the He’s not sure yet. All season without six everyday he knows is that a trip to players and four key relief Yankton on Thursday morn- pitchers from the team that ing could provide him with a was College World Series good barometer of his skills. runner-up to Vanderbilt. But “This is great experience,” with one of the nation’s top said Gieselman, an 18-year- recruiting classes coming in, old graduate of Bloomfield there was reason to believe (Nebraska) High School who Virginia could make another will be attending Wayne State trip to Omaha. College this fall. “I thought No one, however, could it’d help me out a lot for my have foreseen the injuries future.” that left the Cavaliers with Gieselman, who plays just 11 healthy position play- legion baseball for Creighton, ers in March. O’Connor went was one of 57 area youth so far as to pick up a couple players to attend Thursday’s guys from the school’s club tryout camp hosted by San team to fill out the roster. Diego Padres regional scout It wasn’t until the last Hank Krause at Yankton’s week of the regular season, Bob Tereshinski Stadium at when there was doubt about Riverside Field. Showing the Cavaliers even making Rather than an outlet for the ACC Tournament, that older players seeking one Their Stuff Virginia was primed to make last attempt to catch the a run. eye of a professional scout, ABOVE: A young pitcher The Cavaliers wrapped up Thursday’s camp was more from Tyndall delivers to their first baseball national of an opportunity for regional home plate while San Diego championship Wednesday college coaches to see up- Padres scout Hank Krause night by winning a CWS finals (with clipboard) looks on rematch against the defend- and-coming talent. during Thursday’s tryout “It’s not so much for ing champion Commodores camp at Bob Tereshinski in three games. When they me. It’s for these college Stadium at Riverside Field. coaches,” Krause said as he returned to campus Thurs- watched the action. “They’re LEFT: Mount Marty College day evening, about 4,000 always looking for players, head baseball coach Andy fans awaited in John Paul and the more they can see Bernatow, left, and Briar Jones Arena, cheering wildly these kids, the better.” Cliff assistant coach Justin through a highlight video and College coaches from Malenosky compare times player and coaches introduc- South Dakota State (NCAA Di- during Thursday’s Hank tions. vision I), Wayne State (NCAA Krause tryout camp at Bob The biggest cheers went D-II), Buena Vista (NCAA Tereshinski Stadium at Riv- to senior third baseman D-III), Briar Cliff (NAIA), erside Field. Kenny Towns, the last player Mount Marty (NAIA) and introduced; to Nathan Kirby, Northwestern (NAIA) were in JEREMY HOECK/P&D who pitched the final two innings in the decisive game; TRYOUT | and O’Connor, who has PAGE 7A transformed the program in 12 years as coach. The way the season un- folded, the title was nothing if U.S. Faces Offensive Challenge In Defense-Minded China not hard-earned. BY ANNE M. PETERSON After scoring just six goals suspended because of yellow Thursday about whether the Lauren at times so she could “The one thing that AP Sports Writer in their first four games, card accumulation. Morgan team was seeking revenge — be confident in that position. coach O’Connor and the the Americans look to Alex Brian, 22, and 26-year-old either for that 1999 loss or She’s a tremendous ball dis- other coaches kept preach- OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Morgan for offense. The Christen Press are likely to the winless streak. tributor, good on services, so ing to us is you’ve just got — The last time the United 25-year-old star forward was take their spots in the start- “I don’t think it is venge- we have other options there to grind through it,” senior States played China in the sidelined by a bone bruise ing lineup against China. ance or anything like that,” for us.” third baseman Kenny Towns Women’s World Cup was in in her left knee from April 11 Rapinoe has been one of Hao said. “It is just a match. Ellis could slide Tobin said. “We had a lot of ups the 1999 final at the Rose until June 8, made her first the most creative and danger- We just have our usual mind- Heath to the left flank and and downs, but they didn’t Bowl, when the Americans start of the tournament in ous players in Canada, while set about the game.” use Press on the right. Press expect less out of us. I think won on penalty kicks for the group-stage finale against Holiday has been steady and THE REPLACEMENTS: started against Australia in going through those ups and their second title and Brandi Nigeria and scored her first dependable. Coach Jill Ellis has said Brian the team’s World Cup opener downs, we were kind of able Chastain famously ripped off goal in Monday’s 2-0 round- “They’re definitely both will likely replace Holiday in and scored a goal. to become a tougher team. her jersey. of-16 win over Colombia. incredible players, great for the middle of the midfield Veteran Heather O’Reilly That showed for us in the The teams meet again “I feel better and better our team. They’re going to alongside Lloyd, while it’s is also available. postseason.” Friday night, with the winner each game,” Morgan said. be missed, for sure,” fellow widely expected Press will BRANDI ON THAT MO- This was the fourth team advancing to a semifinal “I’m seeing my speed, my midfielder Carli Lloyd said. start in Rapinoe’s left flank MENT: Chastain told The in seven years that O’Connor against top-ranked Germany change of direction, my shot “But it is what it is. We kind spot. Associated Press that it brought to the CWS and, on or No. 3 France, and the coming back. It feels good of have to get on with it. We Brian is the youngest wasn’t that singular moment paper, the least likely to win Americans still are seeking and hopefully in the next can’t really dwell on the fact player on the U.S. team. that was special to her; it was it. their third title. games it will feel great.” we won’t have them out on “Mo has played significant about the process of getting Statistically, Virginia was a The United States has The Americans will be the field.” minutes in our games,” Ellis there. middling team. And at 44-24, a 24-game unbeaten streak missing midfielders Megan China coach Hao Wei was said. “We’ve partnered her against China dating to 2003. Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday, peppered with questions specifically with Carli and SOCCER | PAGE 7A VIRGINIA | PAGE 7A Baseball: Menno’s Oplinger Tosses One-Hitter Against Broncs MENNO – Menno’s Macon Oplinger Wednesday. Brandon Valley 6-8, came within an out of a no-hitter, giving Kyle Wiepen went 3-5, and Lance up a hit with two outs in the seventh of Heine, Devon Lammers and Dave Yankton Juniors 5-6 a 12-0 Mad Frogs victory over Lester- Schenk each had two hits for Wynot. BRANDON – Brandon Valley swept ville in South Central League amateur Dylan Rose and Aaron Hample each Yankton in American Legion junior base- baseball action on Thursday. The game had three hits for Wakefield, which ball action on Wednesday, taking the was shortened to seven innings due to outhit the Expos 13-10. opener 6-5 and the nightcap 8-6. the 10-run run. Brady Stratman picked up the win, In the opener, Nathan Hein and Dylan Lehr went 5-5 and Jared Nel- going the final 2 2/3 innings. Hample Chase Vogt each had two hits to lead son had a home run, a double and four took the loss. Yankton. Justin Leader, Jack Schoen- RBI to lead the Menno offense. Oplinger, WAKEFIELD...... 500 002 400 – 11 13 4 felder, Jakob Larson, Miles Carda and WYNOT...... 010 300 017 – 12 10 4 Ryan Liebl and Kyler Pekarek each had Tyler Nissen, Aaron Hample (9) and Tyler Rose; Brett Wiebelhaus, Nate Eihacker each had a hit. two hits in the victory. Brady Stratman (7) and Heath Schmidt Schoenfelder took the loss, going the Darrin Svacina’s single in the seventh distance while striking out three. broke up the no-hit bid. In the nightcap, Vogt went 3-4 and Oplinger struck out four in the win. Legion Leader 2-3 to lead the way. Michael Tanner Termansen took the loss. Crofton 4, Tabor 2 Heine, Carda, Jackson Somsen, Kellen Menno hosts the Vermillion Grey Sox TABOR – Crofton jumped out to an Franzen and Isiah Woods each had a hit. in a non-league game today (Friday). early lead and held on for a 4-2 victory Trey Bakke took the loss, allowing Lesterville hosts Scotland today. over Tabor in American Legion baseball two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of LESTERVILLE...... 000 000 0 – 0 1 2 relief. MENNO...... 040 530 X – 12 14 1 action on Wednesday. Tanner Termansen, Ian Powell (5) and Powell, Cody Ulmer (5); Macon Yankton, 11-13 overall and 2-2 in Oplinger and Kyler Pekarek Christopher Kleinschmidt’s two- run single in the first led the way for region play, hosts Sioux Falls West on Crofton, which was held to three hits. Tuesday. Start time for the twinbill is set Wynot 12, Wakefield 11 For Tabor, Chase Kortan had three for 5 p.m. WYNOT, Neb. – The Wynot Expos hits, including two triples, and Hunter JAMES D. CIMBUREK/P&D scored seven runs in the bottom of the Young doubled and singled. Ryan Heimes, 8, and Yankton third baseman Colton Thom- ninth to rally to a 12-11 victory over Tabor, 3-3, hosts Menno on Monday. as race to third base during their South Central League Wakefield in amateur baseball action on amateur baseball game on Thursday in Wynot. Heimes was BASEBALL | PAGE 7A called out on the play.