(5/24) Haylee Gilpin Is MVP Of Fairfield Girls Tennis
Fairfield girls tennis team awards were announced yesterday and Haylee Gilpin was selected the Most Valubale Player for the 2013 season. The Most Improved award went to Courtney Laux. Kim O'Carroll was recognized for the Most Team Spirit. The Best JV players were Meghan Shelangoski and Madison Soupiset. Sophomore Karley Williams iwill represent Fairfield in the Class 1A individual state singles tournament May 30th and 31st at Ankeny.
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(5/24) Fairfield Swept In JV Softball Against Ottumwa
The Fairfield Black JV softball team lost a 2-1 game with Ottumwa yesterday. Taylor Ferrel nailed a doulbe. Kelsey Roberts contributed 2 singles and scored the run. Brynna Bowman had a single and pitched a complete game 2 hitter with 3 strikeouts.
In the nightcap the Trojans dropped a 5 inning 16-8 contest. Offensive stat leaders are not available at this time. Haley Beard went the distance pitching, fanned a batter and allowed 16 hits.
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(5/24) Fairfield 9th Grade Baseball Team Drops A Pair To Davis County
Fairfield was swept in a 9th grade baseball doubleheader with Davis County last evening 6-3 and 11-2. In the opener Trenton Hanen went 2 of 2, Brandon Smithburg finished 2 of 3 and Josh Osby was 1 of 2. Tristan Ledger took the loss and Spencer Else also pitched, They each had one strikeout. The 2nd game featured Hanen going 2 of 2 including a double. Ryan Meyer and Else were both 1 of 2. Smithburg ended up as the pitcher of record and fanned 5 batters. William Lox relieved and got one strikeout.
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(5/24) Cardinal Softball Team Edges Van Buren
Cardinal got by Van Buren 1-0 in softball last evening at Keosauqua. Delaney Ridgeway tossed a 5 hit shutout, fanned 3 batters and went 2 of 3 at the plate. Schyler Conger drilled a triple with one out during the top of the 7th and scored when a throw to the catcher got away after Cassidy McMartin hit a ground ball to the shortstop. Lindsay Moore came through with a double and Morgan Honomichl was 1 of 2 as they also totaled 5 hits.
The Warriors Jordan Billups went 2 of 3. Kadie Meek finished 1 of 2. Alicia Fitzsimmons pitched the complete game and had one strikeout
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(5/24) Pekin Hammers WMU In Softball
The Pekin softball needed only 6 innings to roll over Winfield Mount Union 12-2 last night. Brittany Gillam led the 13 hit offense going 3 of 4 including 2 doubles, drove in 3 runs and crossed the plate 3 times. Maranda Baker went 2 of 3 with a triple and provided 3 runs batted in. Nikole Arendt was 1 of 1 and scored twice. Peyton Atwood ended up 1 of 1. Cheyann Lankford finished 2 of 4 and scored 3 runs. Maleaha Earnest went 2 of 4 and Maddie Baker contributed a triple.
Lankford pitched a 4 hitter that featured 5 strikeouts
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(5/24) Ottumwa Softball Team Opens With Sweep Of Fort Madison
Class 5A 2nd ranked Ottumwa started the softball season with 10-0 and 12-1 wins over Fort Madison yesterday. Individual stats are not available at this time.
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(5/24) Van Buren Baseball Team Nipped At Albia
Van Buren led 5-0 at the end of the 5th but couldn't hang on and dropped an 8 inning 6-5 baseball game in Albia last night. Robby Laughlin finished 2 of 4 with a double, 3 runs batted in and was the losing pitcher in relief. Garrett Saunders ripped a double, drove in 2 runs and pitched 7 innings totaling 2 strikeouts. The Warriors were outhit 9-6. Van Buren is now 1 and 1 this season. They play at 2 and 0 Cardinal tonight.
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*(5/23) Fairfield Freshman Softball Game Suspended
The Fairfield 9th grade Orange softball team was ahead 5-3 in the bottom of the 5th inning yesterday at Mount Pleasant when the game was stopped due to rain. Shelby Heston had 11 strikeouts up to that point. They will plan to complete it before the doubleheader scheduled next Wednesday.
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(5/23) Fairfield Hershey Track Meet Results
The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the annual Hershey track and field competition Tuesday at Trojan Stadium. The top placings with the school they attend included:
9 and 10 year old girls
Standing long jump
1st Yana Gaskell-Washington elementary 5-11
2nd Sophie Wittrock-Pekin 5-10
3rd Delaney Breen-Washington elementary 5-5
Softball throw
1st Olivia Jones-Pence elementary 95-1
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(5/23) Fairfield Boys Soccer Squad Defeated At Mount Pleasant
Fairfield came up short 2-1 in a Class 2A boys soccer substate semifinal match at Mount Pleasant last evening. Roan Bachar scored for the Trojans putting them up. The Panthers tied it on what was described as a questionable goal awarded by the assistant referee and then broke the tie with about 15 minutes left in the contest. Fairfield ended a solid season 11 and 6. They shared the conference championship with Mount Pleasant.
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(5/23) Ottumwa Boys Soccer Team Downed By Iowa City
Ottumwa was topped at 3rd ranked Iowa City High 6-1 in a Class 3A substate semifinal boys soccer game last evening. Their goal came from Ismar Argueta. The Bulldogs finish the season with a record of 7-10-1.
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(5/23) Cardinal Falls Twice In Softball At Burlington
The Cardinal softball team lost both games of a twinbill at Burlington last evening. The opener ended up 8-2 as they had 4 hits. Lindsey Davis ripped a double and had one RBI. Carlie Bennett nailed a double. Delaney Ridgeway added a single, drove in a run and pitched the compete game. She had 6 strikeouts and gave up 12 hits.
Cardinal fell 11-1 in the 2nd game that ended after 6 innings on the 10 run rule. Lindsay Moore paced the 5 hit offense going 3 of 3 and Davis went 1 of 1.
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(5/23) Ottumwa Baseball Team Drops A Pair To Ankeny
Ottumwa was swept in their season opening baseball doubleheader against Ankeny last night. The final of the 1st game was 14-3. Blake Mooney went 1 of 1 at the plate. Mitch Stuchel ended up 1 of 2 after ripping a double. Seth Griffiths contributed a triple as they totaled 4 hits. The starting pitcher Mooney took the loss.
The Bulldogs dropped the nightcap 8-1 but were only outhit 4-3. Collin Schulz led the way going 2 of 3. Curtis Schneckloth finished 1 of 2. Kyle Keck was charged with the loss
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(5/22) Fairfield Splits In JV Softball At Burlington
The Fairfield JV Black softball took the first game of a doubleheader by a score of 8-2 at Burlington last evening. Brynna Bowman pitched a 6 inning 2 hitter that included 5 strikeouts. Taylor Ferrel provided a double and a single. Corynn Klehm and Kelsey Roberts each had 2 singles and they both scored twice. Bowman contributed a single and one RBI.
Fairfield dropped the nightcap 5-2. Natalie Angstead and Ashlyn Elmore both came through with 2 singles. Haley Beard, Brooke McLain and Sara Trent chipped in one single
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(5/22) Fairfield JV Baseball Squad Splits With Williamsburg
Fairfield started the JV baseball season hosting Williamsburg Monday and picked up a 6-4 win in the 2nd game of the doubleheader. Alex Christensen went 2 of 2 and drove in a run. Jordan Reid finished 1 of 1, nailing a double. Dillon Shelby added a single and one RBI, Nick Jackson was the winning pitcher going 4 innings, fanned a batter, allowed 2 hits and 4 runs, only one of them earned.Wyatt Stark worked 2 innings of relief and had 4 strikeouts.
The Trojans came up short 5-3 in the opener. Cody Craff was 1 of 2, the only hit listed. Starter Cam Baumann pitched 4 innings, totaled 5 strikeouts
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(5/22) Cardinal Softball Team Hammers Danville
Cardinal opened the softball season last night and blasted Danville 11-1 in 5 innings. Delaney Ridgeway was 3 of 4 at the plate. She also pitched the complete game, totaling 6 strikeouts and gave up 5 hits. Lindsay Moore went 2 of 3, ripped a homer and drove in 3 runs. Alexis Adam ended up 2 of 3 including a triple. Cassidy McMartin finished 2 of 3. Lindsey Davis contributed a double as they banged out 13 hits. The Comets have a doubleheader at Burlington today.
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(5/22) Van Buren Drills Harmony In Softball
The Van Buren softball team took a 3 inning 14-0 home softball game against Harmony last evening. All the scoring came in the bottom of the first. Hannah Haynes led the 7 hit attack going 2 of 2, drove in 3 runs and scored 2. Kadie Meek went 1 of 2 with a double, had 2 runs batted in and crossed the plate twice. Abby Rider was 1 of 2, drove in a pair of runs and scored 2. Caitlyn Millard finished 1 of 2 with 2 runs batted in. Payten Hughes pitched all 3 innings, had 3 strikeouts and allowed 2 hits. The Warriors host Cardinal tomorrow and the contest will be broadcast live on Classic 96.
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(5/22) Cardinal Baseball Team Rolls Over Danville
Cardinal ripped Danville 8-1 in varsity baseball last night. Conner McElderry tossed a 4 hitter that featured 4 strikeouts. Brennon Elder nailed an inside the park grand slam. Kyle Kent was 3 of 4, all of them doubles and drove in 4 runs. The 2 and 0 Comets host Van Buren Friday night.
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(5/22) Pekin Downed At Wapello In Baseball
The Pekin baseball team started the season dropping a 5-3 road game to Wapello. The Panthers finished with 7 hits. Thomas Slaney was 2 of 3 with an RBI. Jon Irwin ended up 2 of 4 and was the starting pitcher. He went 2 and 2/3 innings, fanned 3 batters, gave up 5 runs and 3 hits. Zach Sloan worked the last 4 and a third innings, had 10 strikeouts and allowed just 2 hits. Pekin is scheduled to visit Winfield Mount Union Friday.
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(5/22) Pekin Softball Team Falls To Wapello
Pekin opened the varsity softball season last night and lost at Wapello 10-1. Maleaha Earnest provided most of the 3 it offense going 2 of 3 and drove in the run. Leslie Stone pitched all 6 innings, totaled 6 strikeouts, gave up just 6 hits, 5 earned runs and 9 walks.
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(5/22) Ottumwa Blanked In Girls Soccer By Ankeny
The Ottumwa girls soccer team lost a 10-0 game with top ranked unbeaten Ankeny last evening. The Bulldogs begin Class 3A regional tournament play against the host team in Ankeny next Wednesday May 29th at 6:30.
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(5/21) Fairfield Rolls Over Davis County In Softball
Fairfield started the varsity softball season with 2 wins over Davis County last evening. They took the opener 10-0 in 5 innings behind an Alli Deao 3 hitter that featured 5 strikeouts. Offensively, 8th grader Kenady Waugh went 2 of 2, homered each of the first 2 times at the plate, walked and drove in 4 runs. Madison Roberts was 2 of 2 with 2 runs batted in. Katie Anderson finished 2 of 3. McKenna Ledger and Marsia Repp each were 1 of 2. Davis County had Cami Guiter go 2 of 2 and Janel Fenton 1 of 2. Rylee Eakins was charged with the loss.
The nightcap also ended after 5 innings on the 10 run rule with a final score of 12-2. Waugh was 2 of 3 including a double. Roberts ended up 1 of 2 blasting a 3 run opposite field homer on the roof of the concession stand. Mackenzie McClure went 1 of 1 and Sydney Burnett contributed a double. Haley Grunwald pitched the complete game, gave up only 4 hits and fanned 2
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(5/21) Fairfield Boys Soccer Team Blanks Keokuk
Fairfield hammered Keokuk 5-0 in a Class 2A boys soccer tournament opener at home last night. Roan Bachar came through with 3 goals and assisted on the other 2 scored by Solomon Constant. Nathan Barker, Mason Carnahan, Austin Lauderman and Arwin Shrestha led the defense. They move on to the semfinal round against the host Panthers in Mount Pleasant tomorrow at 5.
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(5/21) Fairfield Drops Baseball Game At Williamsburg
The Fairfield varsity baseball team only had 3 hits and fell 10-0 in the season opening game at Williamsburg last evening. Justin Leonard went 1 of 1 at the plate. Joe Hietpas finished 1 of 2 and was the starting pitcher that took the loss. The nightcap was tied at one in the bottom of the 7th when play was suspended due to lightning. Josh Dimmitt nailed a double and drove in the run. Mason Ellis ended up 2 of 3. Ryan Gaumer pitched all 6 and a third innings, fanned 7 batters and allowed just 3 hits. Fairfield will host JV and varsity games with Ottumwa Friday.
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(5/21) Fairfield Girls Golf Team 8th In Regional
Fairfield finished 8th of 12 in the Class 4A girls regional final golf tournament at Oskaloosa yesterday socring 437. Lindsey Repp was 10th of 65 players shooting 95. Madelyn Swan had a 106. Ashley Henkel and Kristen Terrell each turned in rounds of 118. Abby Adam had an alternate 126. The top 2 teams that advanced to state were champion Cedar Rapids Xavier totaling 346 and Mount Pleasant at 387. Washington had 2 individuals qualify for state as Megan Buitendorp and Sarah Waite each shot 88.
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(5/21) Van Buren Downs West Burlington In Baseball
The Van Buren baseball team started the season last night and rolled over West Burlington 8-1. Noah Whitten paced the 7 hit offense going 3 of 4. Garret Saunders was 2 of 4. Robby Laughlin went 1 of 2 drilling a 3 run homer and pitched the 7 innings. He totaled 5 strikeouts, gave up 5 htis and the unearned run. The Warriors visit Albia Thursday.
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(5/21) Cardinal Baseball Team Tops New London
Cardinal defeated New London 12-7 in a season opening baseball home game last night. Connor McEldrerry was 3 of 4 at the plate including a double and 3 runs batted in. Brennon Elder finished 2 of 3, ripping a grand slam, a double and drove in 5 runs. Kyle Kent went 2 of 4 with a double. Cole Campbell ended up 1 of 2 and nailed a double. Charlie Rachford was 1 of 2 as they totaled 11 hits. Dakota Showman was the winning pitcher and had 5 strikeouts in 5 and a third innings. Elder fanned 4 batters to end the contest.
The Cardinal softball season opener scheduled at New London last evening was postponed.
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(5/21) Whitney Dostal Of Ottumwa Wins Regional Golf Title
The Ottumwa girls golf team had Whitney Dostal shoot the medalist round of 82 in the Class 5A regional tournament yesterday at Cedar Rapids. It helped the Bulldogs take 2nd as a team to qualify for state with a 362, only 3 behind champion Dowling Catholic. Darby Patritto shared the 4th lowest score of 87. Abbie Budan had a 90 and the 103 from Bailey Palmer rounded out the total. Ottumwa will compete at state in Panora May 28th and 29th.
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(5/21) Van Buren Softball Team Falls to West Burlington
Van Buren started the softball season with an 18-1 home loss game against West Burlington last night. It was 4-1 in the 4th inning when there was a delay because of lightning. They had one single apiece from 4 different players. The game did go all 7 innings and Alicia Fitzsimmons was the losing pitcher. The Warriors host Harmony tonight.
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(5/15) Lockridge Little League Fund Raiser Scheduled Saturday
The Lockridge Little League will have a benefit dinner and auction this Saturday evening in the Lockrdige Community Building. The free will donation meal of BBQ pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, chips and desserts gets underway at 5:30 and the auction starts at 6. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation call:
Russ Cooper 641-455-1295
Heather Nelson 641-919-3555
or Jenni Nelson 319-931-8804
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(5/13) Van Buren 5th In Boys Golf Sectional
The Van Buren boys golf team was 4th at the New London Class 1A sectional Friday with a 373. Brandon Plecker had the Warriors low round of 90. The rest of the total featured a 92 from Austin Bartholomew, Noah Whitten 95 and Tyler Overstreet 96.
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