TC softball concludes post-season play

Written by Janae Rempel Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:16

Kayla Johnston knocks out a double in the bottom of the third inning against Ottawa Friday. Johnston contributed one RBI on 2-for-3 hitting in a game Tabor lost, 9-3. The No. 4 seeded Tabor softball team ended its season with an 18-25 overall record after going 1-2 in the KCAC Softball Tournament this past weekend.

The Bluejays lost to Ottawa in the opening round, then defeated McPherson before being eliminated with a loss to Kansas Wesleyan.

“Obviously, it didn’t go as we hoped,” coach Suzanne Unruh said. “We made some defensive mistakes in the first game that we haven’t made since the first half of the season. We also couldn’t string any hits together to get us on a roll on the offense.”

Kansas Wesleyan—Tabor ended its season with a 17-3 lost Friday night to No. 3 Kansas Wesleyan in five innings.

The Bluejays trailed the Coyotes, 2-0, after the first inning, but KWU blew the...

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Bluejays gain national tourney bid

Written by Janae Rempel Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:16

First baseman Kevin Seeger catches a pass from second baseman Art Corona to complete the 6-4-3 double play that ended the bottom of the 10th inning in Tabor’s 5-2 victory over Friends Friday. Tabor finished the KCAC tournament in second place after a 6-0 loss to Sterling in Saturday’s championship but received an at-large bid to the NAIA national championship opening round. Despite dropping two games to No. 2 seeded Sterling in the double elimination KCAC tournament at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson, Tabor’s baseball season is not finished yet.

The Bluejays (38-14) were one of 16 schools to receive an at-large bid—a result of the final NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll—and will play in the NAIA Baseball National Champion­ship Opening Round May 9-13.

To get there, Tabor opened the KCAC tournament with a victory over Friends Friday before falling to Sterling later that day.

The Bluejays then defeated Bethany Saturday morning to again face Sterling, this time for the championship. Tabor lost that game, 6-0.

“It was a tough week due to the weather,” coach Mark Standiford said. “We had...

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Jones leads Marion boys to Hesston title

Written by Janae Rempel Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:15

James Jones won the triple jump at the Hesston Invitational Friday by almost 2 feet with a personal-best leap of 44 feet, 3.75 inches. Jones helped lead the Warrior boys to a first-place team finish by contributing 28 points—including a first-place finish in long jump (21-9) and second-place finish in the 200 (23.28). The Marion track and field team participated in the Hesston Invitational, which was postponed from Thursday to Friday because of weather.

The boys won the team title with 156 points, well ahead of Hesston (85) and Garden Plain (84). The Marion girls placed sixth with 56 points. Hesston won the title with 103.

“Obviously, we were pretty happy with the boys’ team,” coach Grant Thierolf said. “We scored points in almost every event and had numerous (personal records).

“James Jones had a huge day in the jumps, and then proceeded to run his best 200 of the season. He is ready for some big stuff late in the year.”

Jones placed first in the long jump (21 feet, 9 inches) and the triple jump (44-3.75; nearly 2 feet ahead of...

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Harvey signs for Dordt basketball

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 30 April 2013 12:23

  Goessel High School senior Jessica Harvey signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play basketball next year at Dordt College. Harvey was a first-team all-league selection her senior year and earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capital Journal. She was named to the KBCA third-team all-state team. Harvey led the Bluebirds in every statistical category her senior season, averaging 10.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and two steals. Seated with Harvey are her parents, Anne and Mickey Harvey. Standing are (from left) Darin Keizer, Dordt assistant basketball coach; Ryan Hoopes, GHS basketball coach; and Craig Stiemsma, Dordt basketball coach.

Goertzen signs for Bethel volleyball

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 30 April 2013 12:21

Goessel High School senior Tia Goertzen signed a letter of intent April 17 to play volleyball next year at Bethel College. During her career at Goessel, Goertzen recorded 589 kills, 695 digs and 124 ace serves. She was named to the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Academic Team in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, she was a first-team all-league selection and a second-team all-state selection both years. She was a second-team all-league selection in 2010. Seated with Goertzen are her parents, Judy and Tim Goertzen. Standing are (from left) Kent Allshouse, Bethel track coach/athletic director; Crysta Guhr, GHS volleyball coach; and John Marble, Bethel volleyball coach.