FREE PRESS Page 8 Colby Free Press Wednesday, June 2, 2004 SSSPORTSPORTS Eagle baseball season ends with presentation of awards By JOHN GATZ Eagles had an excellent season. Cox and to players Mitch Gatz, August- to Sulzman; and Offensive Player noted that Colby Eagle baseball is AB29, R5, H6, SO8, BB5, ER3, Free Press Contributor passed onto the players and their ine, Brett Wilson, Travis Powell, of the Year to Gordon. headed in a good direction.. LOB7; Houtz, IP1, AB5, R0, H1, After a disappointing loss to families a compliment from another Jordan Cranston, Bruce Arnberger, Cox noted that Gordon had been SO0, BB1, ER0, LOB2. Larned in Class 4A Regional base- high school coach: Colby has three Chris Gordon, Houtz, Brian selected to play with the Red Team, Regional Action: ball play, the Colby Eagles closed C’s going for it — a class team, a Sulzman and Jeremy Dietz. the top team in all Kansas classes, First game vs. Scott City Second game vs. Larned the curtain on the 2004 season with class program, and class fans. Cox Presented the Gatorade Will from 6A to 1A, at the All-Star Game Colby 9, Scott City 5 Colby 6, Larned 9 an awards ceremony and potluck At the awards potluck, Coach to Win award to Sulzman for help- at the University of Kansas this AB-Hits-SO-BB-HP-Runs- Powell — 4-0-1-0-0-0-0-0; dinner. Overall, the Eagle varsity Dustin Rorabaugh passed out cer- ing younger kids, demonstrating summer. Gordon was also selected RBI-SB Sulzman — 4-1-2-0-0-1-0-0; Gor- was 18-4 on the season, taking the tificates of participation and awards responsibility and volunteerism, to the 4A All-State First Team at Travis Powell — 3-0-1-0-0-0-0- don — 4-1-2-0-0-0-0-0; Houtz — last loss at the regional tourney. to the junior varsity players. He and an overall desire to get the job third base. 0; Brian Sulzman — 4-1-0-0-0-2-0- 3-0-0-0-1-2-0-0; Augustine — 3-2- Colby enjoyed a first round bye noted Brian Saddler was the Most done. Other awards were Rookie of In closing, Coach Cox said that 1; Chris Gordon — 4-1-1-0-1-2-0; 0-0-1-3-0-1; Arnberger — 4-2-1-0- and played Scott City in their first Improved Batter, and Zach Thomp- the Year to Wilson; Most Valuable the team was easy to coach and the Josh Houtz — 4-1-0-0-0-2-0-0; 0-0-0-0; Cranston — 2-1-1-2-0-0- game of regional action. The Eagles son was the Most Improved Player. Player to Augustine; Most Inspira- players had a passion for the game. Matt Augustine — 3-1-2-0-1-1-0- 0-0; Dietz — 4-1-2-0-0-0-0-0; Gatz came out on top, 9-5. Matt August- Heath Bieker was the Most Valu- tional Player to Houtz; Most Im- He complimented his coaching 1; Bruce Arnberger — 0-0-0-3-1-2- (DH) — 2-0-1-0-0-0-0-0. Pitching ine picked up the win, going six in- able Player on jayvee. The Most proved Defensive Player to Powell; staff for being dedicated and having 0-0; Jordan Cranston — 3-2-0-1-0- — Houtz, IP6 1/3, AB33, R9, H10, nings and facing 29 batters. Josh Improved Pitcher, from top to bot- Most Improved Offensive Player to a thorough understanding of the 1-0-0; Jeremy Dietz — 3-0-1-0-0- SO0, BB5, ER7, HP2, WP1; Houtz closed the game. tom including varsity, was Tyson Cranston; Pitcher of the Year to game. Coach Williams thanked the 0-0-0; Mitchell Gatz — 3-1-1-0-0- Sulzman, !P 2/3, AB4, R0, H0, SO0, The second game came late on a Plumisto. Other players receiving Houtz; Defensive Player of the Year seniors for their leadership and 0-0-0. Pitching — Augustine, 1P6, BB0, ER0. 100-plus day, and the Eagles faced certificates of participation were a fine Larned team. After seven in- Jesse Hawk, Joe Heier, Corey Reed, nings, Larned claimed the victory, Trenton Powell, Henry Lamm, 9-6. On any other day of the season, Bobby Weiss and Kyle Withington. Colby softball team loses 1-0 in state opener Colby might have won. Coach Coach Cox presented varsity let- The Colby varsity Eagle softball Offensively, Whitney Adams had Our defense was solid for the most Lansing beat Clay Center for third Kevin Cox noted that it was a dis- ters and awards to managers team ended it season with a 1-0 loss two singles, Crystal Herschberger part. Offensively, we struggled to place. And Spring Hill beat Girard appointing loss, but all in all the Clarissa Unger and Regina Heier, to Lansing at the class 4A State at two singles and Cierra Rous one get a key hit when we needed it. Our for first.” Salina last weekend. single. team really came together the last Elliott added a “special thanks to Sarah Redmond pitched a com- Coach Jack Elliott offered these month of the season. It was enjoy- family, friends and all other sup- plete game, allowing one run, two comments: able to watch this group attain most porters from the Lady Eagle softball SportsLine hits, struckout five, and walked one. “Sarah’s pitching was superb. of the goals they set for themselves. team, and their coaches.” MAYB updates ‘Bigger, Faster, Stronger’ seminar, clinic set June 4 is the registration deadline for 4th-12th boys and girls basket- Colby High School will be host- presented during the seminar as athletic programs, according to faster, stronger clinic. ball tournaments on June 25-27 at Olathe. Five games guaranteed. ing a “Be An ‘11’ Success Seminar” well as a Student/Athlete Guide- Quenzer. The total program will be demon- June 11 is the registration deadline for tournaments for 4th-12th boys and a “Bigger, Faster, Stronger, book for Success. This book will be He said less than two percent of strated in detail to the coaches and and girls at Emporia, Coffeyville and Kingman on July 2-4. Five games Strength Training Clinic” on Friday a great tool to use during the semi- all high schools have a unified pro- students. Quenzer said the right guaranteed. and Saturday, said Jeff Quenzer, nar and during the summer months gram. “That is why this clinic can balance of emphasis will be given June 18 is the registration deadline for tournaments for 4th-12th boys Colby High activities director. as well as during the school year, give our school district’s athletes a to athletic weight training, flexibil- and girls at Colby and Sabetha on July 9-11. Five games guaranteed. He said the seminar and clinic Quenzer’s information says. distinct edge — the winner’s edge,” ity, agility, speed and plyometric June 25 is the registration deadline for tournaments for 4th-12th boys will be or coaches, parents and all Student athletes are asked to Quenzer said. He said schools that training. and girls at Scott City and Baxter Springs on July 16-18. Five games 2004-05 Colby School District stu- bring a pen or pencil along to the have used the bigger, faster, stron- The clinic will also have special- guaranteed. dents who will be entering grades seminar. Quenzer said the seminar ger clinic unified program average ized weight equipment for the July 2 is the registration deadline for tournaments for 4th-12th boys seven through 12 and who are plan- is not only for students, but parents more than 20 percent more victories women and beginning athletes to and girls at Dodge City, Hillsboro and Gardner on July 23-25. Five games ning to participate in athletics and/ are also encouraged to attend. There in all sports, cut their injury rate in learn the same strength-training guaranteed. r enroll in a strength training class. is no fee for parents to attend. They half, and win many state champion- sills as the more advanced athletes. Call (316) 284-0354 or email [email protected] for additional infor- The “Be An ‘11’ Success Semi- will also have the opportunity to ships in a variety of sports. He said Anyone with questions about the mation. Colby’s information can also be obtained by calling (785) 462- nar’ is designed to help develop purchase the Guidebook for $3. more than 200 high school, for ex- seminars on Friday’s and 3736. positive attitudes and motivate each On Saturday, the “Bigger, Faster, ample, have been state champions Saturday’s schedule can contact the student athlete to become an Stronger Strength Training Clinic” in football after having a bigger, high school at 460-5300. Eagle track results needed “Eleven” in every way — establish will be held in the high school gym. We have the Colby Eagle baseball and softball season-ending games noble goals and a massive work The coaches’ clinic starts at 8 a.m. in today’s Free Press, along with awards given at the recent baseball ethic to achieve those goals, accord- and then at 10 a.m. the clinic for potluck, and will need the Eagle track results from the state met at Wichita ing to Quenzer’s press release. This students/athletes, parents and Sports news, notes to: over the weekend to complete the spring sports season. Thanks, Jeff seminar will be held in the Colby coaches will be held. Quenzer, activities director and all coaches, for your cooperation through- High School auditorium from 5:30- There will be no fee for this (785) 462-7749 (fax), out the school year.