$3 Some of our best investments have nothing to do with banking. For more than 15 years, U.S. Bank has applauded students throughout the state on their accomplishments in the classroom and the field. Through our support of NSAA STATE Nebraska Schools Activities Association, our company and our employees are pleased to champion programs that help provide today’s youth with opportunities BASEBALL that inspire personal achievement and positive lasting memories. Because today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012-2013 NSAA OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM You can count on every U.S. Banker to serve you – and to cheer on the spirit of MAY 11-13-14-15-16, 2013 • LINCOLN & SARPY COUNTY teamwork – from the start of the game to the final minutes of play. Proud to Support the Nebraska School Activities Association usbank.com Member FDIC NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BASEBALL NSAA BASEBALL 2013 State Baseball Championship Schedule May 11, 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2013 SATURDAY, MAY 11 MONDAY, MAY 13 NSAA Session 1 Session 2 Class A Class A Werner Park Fricke Field 10 a.m. - Game 1 (First Round) 4 p.m. - Game 5 (First Round Losers’ Bracket) 2013 State Baseball Championship Schedule 1 p.m. - Game 2 (First Round) 7 p.m. - Game 6 (First Round Losers’ Bracket) 4 p.m. - Game 3 (First Round) 7 p.m. - Game 4 (First Round) Werner Park 4 p.m. - Game 7 (Second Round) Class B 7 p.m. - Game 8 (Second Round) Hawks Field, Haymarket Park 10 a.m. - Game 1 (First Round) Class B 1 p.m. - Game 3 (First Round) Sherman Field 4 p.m. - Game 4 (First Round) 4 p.m. - Game 5 (First Round Losers’ Bracket) 7 p.m. - Game 2 (First Round) 7 p.m. - Game 6 (First Round Losers’ Bracket) Hawks Field, Haymarket Park 4 p.m. - Class B Game 7 (Second Round) 7 p.m. - Class B Game 8 (Second Round) TUESDAY, MAY 14 WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Session 3 Session 4 Class A Class A Fricke Field Fricke Field 4 p.m. - Game 9 (Second Round Losers’ Bracket) 4 p.m. - Game 12 (Four-team Semifinal) 7 p.m. - Game 10 (Second Round Losers’ Bracket) 7 p.m. - Game 13 (Four-team Semifinal) Werner Park Class B 7 p.m. - Game 11 (Championship Semifinal) Sherman Field 4 p.m. - Game 12 (Four-team Semifinal) Class B 7 p.m. - Game 13 (Four-team Semifinal) Sherman Field 4 p.m. - Game 9 (Second Round Losers’ Bracket) THURSDAY, MAY 16 7 p.m. - Game 10 (Second Round Losers’ Bracket) Session 5 Class A Hawks Field, Haymarket Park Werner Park 7 p.m. - Game 11 (Championship Semifinal) 10 a.m. - Game 14 (Championship Final) TBA - Game 15 (If Necessary) Ticket Prices: $7 for Adults; $5 for Students (age 5 through high school) Class B Hawks Field, Haymarket Park Tickets good for games that session at that site. 10 a.m. - Game 14 (Championship Final) TBA - Game 15 (If Necessary) Cover photos courtesy of Callam Sports Photography. nsaahome.org Baseball 1 LINCOLN Sherman Field 680 225 W South Street Hawks Field Haymarket Park 403 Line Drive Circle Giles Rd S 72nd St S 84th St E 6th St WERNER PARK W. Halleck St E. Halleck St S 46th St 2013 State Baseball Championship Locations 370 FRICKE FIELD Walnut Creek 370 Recreation S 144th St S 132nd St Area S 96th St S 84th St S 72nd St NSAA SARPY COUNTY Werner Park Capehart Rd 12356 Ballpark Way Fricke Field 500 E. Halleck St. 2 Baseball Nebraska School Activities Association THE NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION OUR MISSION IS YOURS NSAA MISSION STATEMENT The public and non-public high schools of Nebraska voluntarily agreed to form the Nebraska School Activities Association for the following purposes: • To formulate and make policies which will cultivate high ideals of citizenship, fair competition, sportsmanship and teamwork which will compliment the member schools' curriculum programs. • To foster uniformity of standards in interscholastic activity competition. • To organize, develop, direct and regulate an interscholastic activity program which is equitable and will pro- tect and promote the health and physical welfare of all participants. 2012-13 NSAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Norvell Dr. Jerry Bartee Alan Garey Fillmore Central Omaha Public Schools Medicine Valley District I District II District V Wendy Henrichs Jay Bellar Kent Halley Lincoln East Battle Creek Mitchell District I District III District VI Dr. Bob Reznicek Dr. Brian Maher Boys Town Kearney District II District IV Chair 2012-13 NSAA DIRECTORS Rhonda Blanford-Green Jennifer Schwartz Jon Dolliver Executive Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Debra Velder Bud Dahlstrom Nate Neuhaus Associate Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Jim Angele Ron Higdon Assistant Director Assistant Director It is the Nebraska School Activities Association’s belief that interscholastic activities supplement the school’s academic program. By providing worthwhile experiences through athletics and fine arts activities, each high school participant can develop physically, emotionally and socially while learning the values of hard work and good citizenship. The NSAA – Our Mission is Yours. nsaahome.org Baseball 3 4 Baseball Nebraska School Activities Association Nebraska School Activities Association 2013 NSAA Baseball Executive Director: Championship Umpires Rhonda Blanford-Green Anthony Abboud, Omaha Tim Arndt, Omaha Nebraska School Activities Association Curtis Carlson, Wahoo Site Directors: Kevin Dunn, Omaha Jim Angele, NSAA Assistant Director Gary Eikmeier, West Point Debra Velder, NSAA Associate Director Mike Fonfara, Omaha Bud Dahlstrom, NSAA Assistant Director Neil Hammond, Gretna Ron Higdon, NSAA Assistant Director Tim Higgins, Grand Island NSAA Adam Jorgensen, Norfolk Facility Directors: Brian Kudym, Papillion Butch Hug, Hawks Field Chuck Leonard, Ralston 2013 Baseball Championship Staff John Henry, Sherman Field Brandon Moore, Fremont Karen Hand, Sherman Field & Hawks Field Art Phillips, Omaha Adam Bonesteel, Hawks Field Tim Riskowski, La Vista Ben Kratz, Werner Park Steve Speiker, Lincoln Jeff Johnson, Fricke Field & Werner Park Troy Test, Norfolk Chuck Johnston, Fricke Field & Werner Park Supervisors of Umpires: Doug Hughes Jeff Graver Skip Kennedy Over 25 Years Experience Championship Finals THE National Anthem Singers Class A – Haley Benton, Grand Island Central MITTMENDER Catholic High School Softball & Baseball Gloves Class B – Dacia Dickey, Wayne High School Repaired & Restrung Lincoln Medical Staff Dr. Dennis Connolly, Dr. Al Hunt, Dr. Dennis 2902 South 60th Street Hodge Sarpy County Medical Staff Jeremy Vanicek, Brian Fontana, Andy Debelka 555533--22448833 OR NSATA Athletic Trainers Mike Slope, Shelly White, Daniel Kleber, Charlie 555566--55332222 Miller, Scott Martens, Amy Behrhorst, Becky Sullivan, Lindsay Struck, Kurt Behrhorst, Justin Eggleston, Deena Curtis, Crystal Kjar Quality Work! nsaahome.org Baseball 5 The right combination opens doors. Support high school sports and activities in your community to give students access to experiences that lead to lifelong success. Copyright © 2011 National Federation of State High School Associations. All Rights Reserved. 6 NFHSBaseball AD_8_75x11_25_FULL_BLEED.indd 1 Nebraska School Activities Association7/21/11 12:43 PM Process CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess Black STAY AND PL AY IN SARPY COUNTY, NEBRASKA! Werner Park Whether you’re in search of a fun- filled adventure, wonderful shopping, Shadowlake Towne Center, Papillion great dining or outdoor activities, something awaits you at every turn in Sarpy County. Visit the Sarpy County Tourism office for more fun ideas, or for a complete listing of our lodging properties. Located just five minutes west of the ballpark on Hwy 370 (turn south on Wickersham Blvd.) For more info visit us at www.gosarpy.com. 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For more information on how Schneider Electric can help your team, call 1.800.610.0777 or visit www.schneider-electric.com. 8 Baseball Nebraska School Activities Association Game 1: Werner • May 11 • 10 a.m. #1 NSAA Papillion-La Vista South Titans (20-2), 44.6364 vs. #8 Lincoln Southwest 2013 Class A Baseball Bracket Silver Hawks (12-12), 40.3750 Game 7: Werner • May 13 • 4 p.m. Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Game 2: Werner • May 11 • 1 p.m. #4 Millard South Patriots (13-6), 43.0526 vs. #5 Omaha Burke Bulldogs (13-7), 42.2500 Game 11: Werner • May 14 • 7 p.m. Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 Game 3: Werner • May 11 • 4 p.m. #3 Omaha Westside Warriors (21-5), 43.5000 vs. #6 Omaha North Vikings (12-5), 42.1765 Game 8: Werner • May 13 • 7 p.m. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 Game 4: Werner • May 11 • 7 p.m. #2 Millard West Wildcats (18-5), 43.8261 vs. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME #7 Game 14: Werner • May 16 • 10 a.m. Papillion-La Vista Monarchs (12-9), 41.2857 TBA vs. TBA Game 15: Werner • May 16 If Needed – TBA Game 5: Fricke • May 13 • 4 p.m. Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 Game 13: Fricke • May 15 • 7 p.m. Winner Game 9 or 10 vs. Loser Game 11 Game 9: Fricke • May 14 • 4 p.m. Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8 Game 12: Fricke • May 15 • 4 p.m. Game 6: Fricke • May 13 • 7 p.m. Winner Game 9 or 10 vs. Winner Game 11 Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 GameGame 10: 10: Field Fricke #2 •• MayOct.