Sports & recreation
August 13, 2009
CCF Recorder
N. Ky. softball all-stars honored By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference has released its all-conference teams in fast-pitch softball.
Division I
Pitcher - Kelsey Robinson (Conner), Kayla Morgan (Simon Kenton); First base - Emily Broeg (Dixie Heights), second base Savannah Briggs (Ryle), shortstop - Katie Sullivan (Holmes); Third base Samantha Bray (Campbell County), outfield - Abby Snowball (Campbell), Megan Bohman (Holmes), Hannah Seiter (Notre Dame); Catcher - Tara Wells (Scott), designated hitter Katie Neiheisel (Boone County). Most Outstanding Player - Kelsey Robinson (Conner).
Division II
Pitcher - Mamee Salzer (St. Henry), Alicia Miller (Brossart); First base Jenna Bezold (Brossart); Second base - Megan Foster
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Float like a butterfly
(Holy Cross), shortstop Elise Wigger (St. Henry), Natalie Horner (Highlands); Third base - Alex Sorrell (Highlands), Catcher Michelle Woods (Newport Central Catholic), Outfield Jen Hoff (St. Henry), Jenna Theisen (Highlands), Paige Baynum (Brossart); DH Bethany Winter (Holy Cross). Most Outstanding Player - Mamee Salzer (St. Henry).
Mackenzie Hill, 14, of the Fort Thomas Swim Club races in the butterfly July 2 at Florence during the team’s loss to Florence in the Northern Kentucky Swim League. ALL PHOTOS JAMES WEBER/STAFF
Division III
Pitcher - Natalie Spicker (Villa Madonna), Alexis Feltner (Beechwood); First base - Sarah Brooks (Bellevue); Second base - Cindy Miller (Silver Grove); Shortstop - Trisha Rutt (Heritage); Third base (Megan Kennedy) Bellevue); Outfield - Sammy Powell (Dayton), Cat Kessen (Bellevue), Liz Niehaus (Calvary), Hanna King (Ludlow); Catcher - CC Centers (Dayton); DH - Sam Victor (Calvary). Most Outstanding Player - Natalie Spicker (VMA).
Phillip Englert, 14, of the Fort Thomas Swim Club races in the 100 individual medley July 2 at Florence.
Beth Ann Griffith, 10, of the Fort Thomas Swim Club races in the 100 individual medley July 2 at Florence.
NKU names Scott Eaton new athletic director Northern Kentucky University announced July 24 that Dr. Scott Eaton has been selected as the school’s athletic director. “Scott has demonstrated during his tenure here a deep commitment to the values that have made our intercollegiate athletics program so successful,” said NKU President Dr. James Votruba. “When you consider that every one of our programs advanced to NCAA postseason play last year, and that our student athletes were among the most accomplished academically, this is an exciting
time for Norse athletics. I am confident that with Scott as our A.D., this success will continue.” Eaton has worked at NKU as an administrator since 1998, and he is currently the senior associate athletic director for administration. During his career at NKU, Eaton has played key roles in the academic, compliance, budget, event management and facility areas. He also served as NKU’s interim assistant vice president for student affairs from 2007-08. “We had a number of very qualified and talented
candidates for this position,” said NKU Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Zebulun Davenport. “The applicant pool speaks to the strength of our program, and we are excited about Scott’s vision for NKU athletics and are confident that he will continue our tradition of academic and athletic success.” Prior to NKU, Eaton worked at Brown University in Providence, R.I., as special assistant to the athletic director and assistant men’s basketball coach. Eaton graduated from Bowdoin College in 1986 after partic-
ipating in basketball, lacrosse, cross country and track. He later earned master’s degrees from both Fitchburg State College and Springfield College before receiving his doctorate from Boston University. Eaton replaces Jane Meier as NKU’s athletic director. Meier announced her resignation in April after spending 21 years as NKU’s athletic director. “I am both honored and excited about the opportunity that Dr. Votruba and Dr. Davenport have presented to me, knowing that it is a
monumental task to try to match the legacy that Jane Meier leaves behind,” Eaton said. “While this marks the end of an incredible era, it provides us an opportunity for a new beginning for NKU athletics.” “The standards of excellence and the core values that have guided NKU to both local and national success, and respect as an institution, will remain the same,” he added. “Those values will guide our athletic department into the
future, where we intend to further that success, excellence, and growth in the classroom and on the playing field.” NKU will introduce Eaton to the community and media at a special “Meet the Athletic Director” social in the next few weeks. Details on the event, which will be held in The Bank of Kentucky Center, will be announced when finalized.
Cincinnati Buckeyes Association 2010 SELECT BASEBALL OPEN TRYOUTS DELHI PARK, FOLEY ROAD Fields 1,2,3 & 9
AGE 9u 10u 12u 13u 14u 15u 16u-17u
AUGUST 8 & 9; 15 & 16 TIME 1:00-2:30 2:30-4:00 1:00-2:30 2:30-4:00 1:00-2:30 2:30-4:00 4:00-5:30
GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TRYOUTS AGE 10u 12u
TIME 1:00-2:30 2:30-4:00
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Pre-game goofiness
The Schneider Blades Campbell County Rural Girls Softball team have some pre-game fun at Northern Kentucky University. From left are Jamie Schneider, Hanna Owen, Chelsey Brownfield, Kelsey Holt, Kayla Hitt, Hannah Hatch, Jennifer Schneider, Katelyn Verst, Bridgette Kemper, Kaleigh Linkugel. The girls are coached by Frank Schneider.
By James Weber jweber@nky.com
The Northern Kentucky Clippers won the annual David Webb Invitational recently at Silverlake Recreation Center. The meet had 11 teams visiting Erlanger to compete against the Clippers’ club team. The Clippers set six team records in the meet. Katie Summe broke a four-year old mark in the girls’ 9-10 50 breaststroke. Ironically, she had her 100 breast record broken by Madeleine Vonderhaar after
having it for less than three weeks. KayLee Witkiewicz set a new mark in the girls’ 1112 50 backstroke. Ellen Williamson broke her own mark in the girls’ 15-16 100 freestyle. Krissie Brandenburg set a new mark in the girls’ 17 & over 50 free, and Melissa Thurman broke her own mark in the girls’ 17 & over 200 breast. Here are the top three Clipper scorers in each age group for the meet, listed by their overall ranking in that group. Event wins are listed as well. 10 & under girls: 2.
Mikayla Herich, 3. Katie Summe, 4. Haley Brueggemann. Wins: Summe, Madeleine Vonderhaar, 10 & under boys: 1. Nick Smith, 2. Thomas Steiber, 6. Blake Hanna. Wins: Nick Smith (seven), Steiber. 11-12 girls: 1. KayLee Witkiewicz, 4. Brooke Harkrader, 5. Lilly Morgan. Wins: Katherine Akin (three), Witkiewicz (three), Sammy Huffman (two). 11-12 boys: 2. Michael Summe, 4. Bryce Day, 6. Chris Weinstein. Wins: Summe (three), Jake Lentsch (two), Robbie Newman.
13-14 girls: 3. Emily Koors, 7. Julia Johnson, 9. Kenzie Margroum. Wins: Johnson (two), Sharli Brady. 13-14 boys: 5. Eric Huffman, 9. Chase Vennefron, 14. T.J. Albright. 15 and over girls: 1. Ellen Williamson, 3. Krissie Brandenburg, 7. Mallory Meier. Wins: Williamson (six), Mary Bank. 15 and over boys: 1. Nick Kunkel, 2. Shane Coltharp, 5. Robby Walsh. Wins: Walsh, Kunkel, Coltharp (two).
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