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Thursday, April 24

High school baseball

[APRIL 24, 2003] 

At Stanford

University High     000 000 - 0-3-1

Olympia               013 114 - 10-11-3

Called because of 10-run rule

Tyler Cox (L, 0-4), Collin Reser (3), Justin Bantham (5) and Louie Williams. Tyler Thornton (W, 5-0) and Rush Olson.

Olympia (9-7, 3-0) - HR - Ross Thompson (solo in fourth), Olson (one on in sixth), Derek Foley (one on in third). 2B - Olson. Three hits - Thornton. Two hits - Olson, Foley. RBIs - Olson 3, Thornton 2, Foley 2, Thompson, Alex Frantz. Pitching - Thornton (8 strikeouts, 0 walks).

At Mason City

Tri-City           001 010 1 - 3-7-2

Illini Central     100 030 x - 4-9-3

Cravens (L) and Booth. Bryce Cunningham (W), Travis Scott (7) and Scott, Matt Birch (7).

Home run - Illini Central - Scott (1 on in sixth).

Hitting stars - Illini Central - Cunningham (3 hits, 2 RBIs), Chris Norton (2 hits), Adam Williams (2 hits).

Record - Illini Central 10-3.

Lincoln College cross country signs Maisenbacher

[APRIL 24, 2003]  Lincoln College cross country coach Erin Verbeck has announced the signing of Ryan Maisenbacher, a senior distance runner from Williamsville High School.

Maisenbacher, a four-year track runner for Williamsville, will be competing in his first season of cross country for the Lynx.

"I am very excited to have Ryan on our team next season," Verbeck said. "He is any coach's perfect recruit because of his dedication and passion for the sport of distance running. We are lucky he has chosen Lincoln College to continue his running career."

Maisenbacher has career bests of 2:01 in the 800 meters, 4:45 in the 1,600 meters and 10:26 in the 3200 meters.

"It is rare to see a high school runner who has accomplished as much in the longer distance races so quickly," Verbeck said, "given that this is Ryan's first track season of racing distances over 800 meters on a consistent basis and we are still early into the track season. I expect great things out of him on the cross country course. He will fit into our program very well."

This is the second year in recent history for cross country at Lincoln College, Illinois' only private residential junior college. In their first season, the Lynx had one all-American finishing in ninth place in the nation.

[Lincoln College news release]

Articles from the past week

[APRIL 21, 2003]  Trusting that one and all had a joyous and meaningful Easter. We sure did. I will apologize right up front and say that sports was not a part of our holiday experience. So, if you were like me and never had access to a TV or a paper, let's get caught up together…

I'm not going to comment on the Self to Kansas story… I'm too emotionally involved. My only thought is to wish him and his family well. They made a very positive impact while they were here…

What is up with Easter Sundays and Busch Stadium? There's more action there than there is at a WWE or WWF (or whatever the right letters are) match!

Cards still find themselves in second place but seem to be riding the roller coaster. Can't seem to get much sustained over several days. The Cubs, on the other hand, continue to march on. Many have suggested that this is the same old Cubs formula. Start hot and then fade… but, most of those people have never seen Dusty Baker work his magic. They will be there for the long haul.

I had the White Sox at the top when many were skeptical… I just NEVER figured on them having to chase the Royals for even a day. Boy, have they been playing some hot baseball?! However, when the weather starts to warm, I look for the Sox to really heat up.

[to top of second column in this article]

I told you that I was really worried about the Blues?

Any guessers on if anyone has what it takes to dethrone the Lakers?

As spring football grabs the attention of all gridder fans, the NFL draft looms on the horizon. Are you ready for some football?

Local sports: Sorry, I was gone all weekend, so I don't know how any of our teams did. If you do, give us a call.

Join us on "FANdamonium" tonight at 6 here on the LDN live link, or on CITV Lincoln Channel 5 or on FIX 96.3 on your FM radio dial. I have no idea what we're going to be talking about, so we'll REALLY need your help tonight!

[Jeff Mayfield]

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