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Monday, Sept. 30 |
Lincoln
splits doubleheader in wood bat league
[SEPT.
30, 2002]
METAMORA
— Neil Rohrer singled with one out in the bottom of the seventh
inning to give Lincoln an 8-7 victory over Metamora in the second
game of a doubleheader here Sunday afternoon. Lincoln lost the first
game to Metamora 6-4.
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Lincoln entered the seventh trailing
7-6 before scoring two runs to earn the victory. Josh Sherwood
reached base on an error, and Paul Phillips beat out a bunt for a
single. The runners moved up on a wild pitch, and Sherwood scored on
a sacrifice fly by Kevin Carroll to knot the score. Phillips was
unable to score the winning run, as he was thrown out at the plate
when the throw home was wild. Kyle Atteberry was hit by a pitch, and
Trent Kavelman reached on an error, with Atteberry moving to third
and Kavelman to second. Rohrer then lined a single to right center,
scoring Atteberry with the winning run.
Lincoln scored two runs in the third on
a single by Steve Shanle, a triple by Jason Williams and a double by
Matt Gleason. Three runs crossed the plate in the fifth. Shanle
started the rally with a single and moved to second on a single by
Williams. Gleason doubled in one run, and Williams scored when
Phillips reached base safely on an error. Gleason scored on a wild
pitch. Doubles by Atteberry and Rohrer plated a run for Lincoln in
the sixth.
Carroll picked up the win, being the
last of four pitchers. Phillips worked the first four innings, with
Kavelman, Williams and Carroll working one inning each. Shanle had
three hits, while Williams, Gleason and Rohrer had two each.
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article] |
In the first game, Lincoln scored a run
in the third on a bunt single by Rohrer, a sacrifice by Shanle and a
run-scoring single by Sherwood. Lincoln didn’t score again until the
seventh, when they scored three times. Kavelman reached base on a
wild pitch strikeout, and Rohrer drew a walk. Williams then doubled,
driving in two runs, and Gleason followed with a double to drive
home Williams.
Gleason took the loss, working the
first four innings and giving up all six runs, four earned. Shanle
hurled the final two innings for Lincoln. Williams had three hits to
lead Lincoln, while Sherwood added two hits.
Lincoln is
now 3-5 for the season.
[Bill Martinie]
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High school volleyball
[SEPT. 30, 2002]
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Tri-Valley Classic
At Downs
Junior varsity
Mount Pulaski def. Normal Community 9-15, 15-5, 15-12.
Championship
Mount Pulaski def. Normal West 15-1, 15-2. |
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Soccer: LC vs. ICC
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[SEPT. 30, 2002]
With
25 seconds remaining in the first half, Illinois Central College
scored a goal and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over Lincoln
College at Freesmeier Field in Lincoln on Friday afternoon.
Lincoln College is now 6-4 overall this
season and 3-2 in the region. The Lynx are 3-1 in the conference.
"We were badly outplayed in the first
15 minutes of the game, and then we played them pretty even for the
rest of the first half," said coach Mark Howard. "We picked it up
considerably in the second half, but we weren’t able to generate
enough scoring chances. We have to learn to play both halves of the
game."
Lincoln
College will be in action Tuesday against Springfield College, in
Springfield.
[Bill
Martinie,
Lincoln College
sports information director] |
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LC vs. LCC in Friday
night volleyball
[SEPT. 30, 2002]
Lincoln
College lost to Lincoln Christian College and defeated Harris-Stowe
in volleyball action at the Lincoln Christian College tourney Friday
night.
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Lincoln Christian College was
victorious, 30-18, 30-25 and 30-26, over Lincoln College. The Lynx
then defeated Harris-Stowe, 30-11, 28-30, 30-17, 30-17.
Beth Guy had 38 points and 26 set
assists, while Mandi Dean had 17 points, eight kills and four digs.
Amanda Hansen contributed nine points, six kills and four blocks.
"We played
pretty well and were in all of our games," said coach Mark Tippett.
"LCC played a little better defense and blocked a little better. We
weren’t quite ready to play at their level, but I was certainly
pleased with our effort."
[Bill
Martinie,
Lincoln College
sports information director] |
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LC and LCC
meet again in tourney championship
[SEPT. 30, 2002]
Lincoln
College defeated Cincinnati Bible College before losing to Lincoln
Christian College in five games in the championship of the LCC
tourney.
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The Lynx beat Cincinnati 30-25, 30-18,
30-17 in the morning matches. LCC then handed the Lynx a loss in the
championship by scores of 26-30, 30-18, 27-30, 30-27, 15-11.
"I was extremely proud of the way our
team played Saturday," said coach Mark Tippett of Lincoln College.
"We rebounded from the loss to LCC Friday night, made some
adjustments and gave an outstanding effort in the championship game.
"I am pleased to see we are doing what
it takes to get ourselves in position to win every match. It is just
unfortunate that lately we have been making key errors late in the
final games, that costs us the win. Even though we came up a little
bit short, I feel we really improved as a team at this tournament."
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article] |
Beth Guy led the Lynx Saturday with 22
points, 64 set assists and four digs, while Janine Buettner had 20
points, 20 kills and six digs. Contributing 13 kills and seven
blocks was Amanda Hansen, while Amy Cox had 10 points, four aces and
11 kills. Mandi Dean chipped in with 15 points, three aces and 11
kills.
Beth Guy was
named to the all-tournament team. Lincoln College will play at
Danville Wednesday and is host to a tri-match Thursday against
Greenville and Black Hawk East. The LC record now stands at
7-15.
[Bill
Martinie,
Lincoln College
sports information director]
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Articles from the past week |
Saturday:
Friday:
- Lady Railers return home
victorious
- High school volleyball
- High school golf
Thursday:
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Attention
football players -
High school
volleyball -
LC
golfer ties for second in MacMurray match -
LC men’s soccer
team shuts out Parkland
Wednesday:
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High school volleyball -
High school
cross country -
High school golf -
High school
swimming -
College soccer: LCC 2,
Moody 0 -
Illinois men’s basketball season tickets on sale
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Tuesday:
Monday:
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Mayfield’s
Mutterings...: Cardinals clinch Central Division title -
Lincoln vs. Midwest Central -
High school
cross country -
High school
swimming -
High school
volleyball -
Lincoln College men’s soccer vs. Southwestern Illinois -
Lincoln
College volleyball team plays at Shawnee -
What a bad weekend in Champaign! -
Illinois upset by San Jose State -
Bears surrender big lead and lose to New Orleans
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Area fans run over by a truck
By Jeff Mayfield
[SEPT. 30, 2002]
...Or was that a train? Or
maybe even a steamroller? Wow! What a weekend. Had it not been for
the Cardinals, the whole weekend might have been a wash. Good thing
we had great weather — I was at least able to get some of my storm
windows on. And by the way, I recorded no fumbles and no
interceptions on my way to victory. I also attacked them and did not
play it conservatively every step of the way. I think you fans that
I talked to at the gas station, the doughnut shop and the eatery all
KNOW what we’re talking about here, especially you Bears fans. |
The Railers lost a game at Springfield
that I really hoped they would win. I felt it might set the tone for
the rest of the year and help them eke out another win or two. Now
their backs are against the wall, and they’ll have to take care of
business all by themselves. I know they can do it, I’m just not sure
that THEY know they can do it!
Illini
lost at sea…
Are you STILL mad that no one wanted to
give the Illini any respect before the season started? Maybe those
people knew more about this team than they were letting on? The
coaching staff STILL maintains that the losses are solely a matter
of execution — that guys are trying to do too much and are getting
out of position. Oh, if it was just that easy. I’d wager to say that
virtually any LDN reader could be 1-4 right now as coach of this
unit. It is very discouraging and very difficult and painful to
watch.
Now I know what my dad meant when he
told me how difficult it would be to be a fan in the Midwest. On the
coast we’re used to speedy, quick, agile athletes at all the quality
positions… Oh well, I digress.
The sad thing is that this season held
so much promise, and now it has gone up in smoke. This REALLY tests
the resolve of the fans. Many fans don’t want to be tested, as
attested by the throngs who had seen enough and left at HALFTIME on
Saturday. While I preach loyalty everywhere I go, I can’t really
blame them after what we’ve been forced to endure so far this year.
A couple of weeks ago my son tried to
run out on the field, and it’s a good thing I stopped him; he might
have hurt someone — something our missed tackles and sloppy play are
not likely to produce.
I could say more, but I won’t. Well,
except for this: This was not a very good Michigan team that we let
have their way with us on our home field, and that is sad and
disgusting.
ISU falls
…to Eastern Illinois 45-10 as Dwayne
Smith tallied the only points via the TD route for the Redbirds. EIU
started quickly, taking an early 17-0 lead, and the Birds could
never get back into the game. Stephen Carroll did add a field goal
to the cause. Both teams evened their records at 2-2.
Bears
find another way to lose
…this time, in overtime. Lots more
conservative play calling seems to haunt the Bears at times. The
injuries on defense seem to be taking their toll on Chicago as well.
Hopefully they can repair the ship before the cheeseheads come to
town.
LC and
LCC continue to duke it out
If you like outstanding women’s sports,
you should be taking in LC and LCC volleyball matches. These two met
twice more this past weekend in a tournament in the beautiful new
Laughlin Center. In the first match, LC hung tough, but LCC put them
away in three. However, it was a different story in the championship
round. LC won two of the first three games before LCC rallied back
to hoist the championship trophy.
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Credit LC for some gritty play and
their fans for outstanding support. I REALLY commend their fans for
encouraging their team as they did. LCC’s fans were pretty awesome
as well, and when a whole gym has an electricity like this tourney
had, that’s what college sports should be about!
Congratulations to Breanne Prunty,
Christen O’Malley and MVP Ren Cox for making the all-tournament
team. Congrats also to Beth Guy of the Lady Lynx for also securing a
spot on the all-star team!
"FANdamonium"
Greg Taylor and I want to continue to
thank you for making the Monday night sports showcase so fun to do.
We love talking sports, and your calls, e-mails, etc. make it all
worthwhile. Tonight at 6 p.m. set your Web browser to
www.lincolndailynews.com
and click on the live link in "Hear it here!" to transport you to
our live show. You can also tune your TV dial to CITV Channel 5 or
your radio dial to FIX-FM 96.3.
We’ll REALLY need your help tonight as
we cry into Greg’s Kool-Aid! Maybe you know how some of these teams
that we support can get themselves right.
Tonight’s special guests include
Lincoln College soccer coach Mark Howard along with some of his
players. I believe the Lynx are 6-4 and have a win over a top 10
school, Lewis and Clark. You soccer fans will NOT want to miss coach
Howard’s comments about how exciting his team is and what home games
you might be able to attend in the next few weeks. We also hope to
entertain members of LCHS coach Jan Dickerson’s tennis team.
Over the next few weeks we hope to
shine the spotlight on as many prep, collegiate and pro sports as we
are humanly able to. We hope to have former WAND 17 sports anchor
Ron Rector do a show or two with us. We also hope to have Decatur
Herald-Review sports editor Mark Tupper on board for a show. We’ve
asked LCHS golfers and swimmers to join us soon as well, and we plan
to get soccer and any other athletes showcased as well. IF you play
on a team or would like to have a shot at being on the show,
send us
an e-mail and we’ll try to hook you up.
Also, if you are a junior high or high
school student and you are interested in maybe becoming a sports
journalist,
send us an e-mail. We hope to select one or two students
to maybe be a guest host in the studio with us. Hope to hear from
you soon.
Have a great
week, everybody, and let’s hope our teams get off the snied! And
good luck, Cardinals, in the desert!
[Jeff
Mayfield]
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