CNA-SSO-6-13-2014

2014 High School Summer Sports Guide June 13, 2014

featuring team photos and schedules for our area baseball and softball teams INDEX OF TEAMS Creston | page 2 Orient-Macksburg | page 3 Nodaway Valley | page 4 East Union | page 5 Murray | page 5 Mount Ayr | page 6 Diagonal | page 6 Lenox | page 7 Southwest Valley | page 8

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Creston baseball

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

CRESTON BASEBALL Coach: Steve Birchard, 6 years.

Last year: 12-19 overall, 9-9 Hawkeye 10 (5th).

Seniors lost: Briar Evans, Hawkeye 10 2nd team; Keaton Hulett, Hawkeye 10 2nd team; Zach Powers, Hawkeye 10 2nd team.

Returning letterwinners: Jon Birchard, Sr., infield/ pitcher; Cole Crawford, Sr., outfield/pitcher; Nathan Haley, Sr., infield/pitcher; Trevor Luther, Sr., outfield/ pitcher; Brandon Phipps, Sr., infield/pitcher; Garrret Taylor, Sr., outfield/pitcher; Trey Benson, Sr., outfield/pitcher; Conner Pals, Jr., infield; Chase Shiltz, Fr., catcher/infield/pitcher; Brody Frain, infield/pitcher.

New prospects: Tyler Downey, Fr.; Dalton O’Riley, Fr.; Kendrick Davis, Fr.; Deaven Reese, Fr.; Cody Crawford, Fr.; Brenden McDowell, Fr.; Will Gordon, Fr.; Gavin Woods, Fr.; Trevor Marlin, Fr.; Kadon Hulett, Fr.; Cody Tanner, Fr.; Matt Hoffman, Fr.; Ian Burns, Fr.; Jaden Driskell, 8th.; Dustin Merritt, 8th.

Conference prediction: “The teams you usually look at — Glenwood, Harlan, Kuemper and Lewis Central,” coach Birchard said, “but this year we think we’re ready to compete with that top group.”

Members of the 2014 Creston baseball team are front row, from left: Brenden McDowell, Dustin Merritt, Trevor Marlin, Dalton O’Riley, Conner Pals, Cody Crawford and Chase Shiltz. Middle row: Jaden Driskell, Will Gordon, Tyler Downey, Brandon Phipps, Gavin Woods, Brody Frain, Cole Crawford and Garret Taylor. Back row: Head coach Steve Birchard, Deaven Reese, Trevor Luther, Cody Tanner, Nate Haley, Kadon Hulett, Ian Burns, Jon Birchard, Trey Benson and assistant coach Ben Landers.

Creston baseball schedule June 13 — vs. Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

June 16 — vs. Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Glenwood, 7:30 p.m.

June 19 — at Denison-Schleswig, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

June 23 — at Clarinda, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

June 26 — vs. Council Bluffs St. Albert, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

June 27 — at Osceola Clarke, 7:30 p.m.

June 30 — vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

July 1 — at Red Oak, 7:30 p.m.

July 3 — at Atlantic, 7:30 p.m.

July 8 — vs. Winterset, 7:30 p.m.

July 10 — vs. Lewis Central, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

July 14 — vs. Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, 7:30 p.m.

July 15 — vs. Chariton, 7:30 p.m.

Creston softball CRESTON SOFTBALL Coach: Mike McCabe, 12th year; assistant coach Teri Keeler.

Last year: 19-17 overall, 11-7 Hawkeye 10 (4th).

Seniors lost: Mackenzie Andreasen.

Returning letterwinners: Haylee LaMasters (firstteam all-conference), Jr., pitcher; Natalie Mostek (second-team all-conference), Jr., catcher; Brenna Baker, Jr., third base; Taylor Briley (first-team all-conference), So., shortstop; Shelby Palser, So., second base; Alyssa Higgins, So., outfield; Jami Sickels, So., outfield; Josie Sickels (honorable mention all-conference), So., outfield.

New prospects: Alli Thomsen, So., first base; Lexie Little, Fr., third base; Aleisha Larkin, Fr.; Cammy Rutherford, Fr.; Mattie Wheeler, Fr.; Morgan Shawler, Fr.; Hannah Fogle, Fr.; Morghan Frey, Fr.; Chloe Hagle, 8th-grade, first base.

Conference prediction: McCabe expects Harlan and Glenwood to be strong this year, with Lewis Central, Denison-Schleswig and Creston all being in the title hunt.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Creston softball team are front row, from left: Josie Sickels, Jami Sickels, Taylor Briley, Mattie Wheeler and Hannah Fogle. Middle row, from left: Alyssa Higgins, Alli Thomsen, Morgan Shawler, Lexie Little, Aleisha Larkin, Shelby Palser and Brenna Baker. Back row, from left: Cammy Rutherford, Haylee LaMasters, Natalie Mostek, Chloe Hagle, Morghan Frey and Marie Hood. Not pictured: Head coach Mike McCabe and assistant coach Teri Keeler.

Creston softball schedule June 13 — John Stephens Classic, TBD June 14 — John Stephens Classic, TBD June 16 — vs. Red Oak, 5:30 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Glenwood, 5:30 p.m.

June 19 — at Denison-Schleswig (doubleheader), 5:30 p.m.

June 21 — at Oskaloosa Tournament, TBD

June 23 — at Clarinda, 5:30 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Shenandoah, 5:30 p.m.

June 26 — vs. Council Bluffs St. Albert (doubleheader), 5:30 p.m.

June 28 — at Cedar Rapids Jefferson Tournament, TBD July 1 — at Red Oak, 5:30 p.m.

July 3 — at Atlantic, 5:30 p.m.

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Orient-Macksburg baseball ORIENT-MACKSBURG BASEBALL Coach: Tyler Peterson, first year. Northwest Missouri State graduate, new O-M social studies teacher. Drew Dornack, assistant.

Last year: 10-14 overall.

Seniors lost: Jacob Caviness, pitcher.

Returning letterwinners: Chantz Davidson, Sr., first base; Jordan Thompson, Jr., shortstop/pitcher; Seth White, Jr., outfield; Jesse Johnson, So., center field; Dylan Nichols, Fr., shortstop/pitcher; Jackson Mikkelsen, Fr., catcher; Keaton Eslinger, Fr., infield; Triston Davidson, Fr., outfield; Cameron Walker, Fr., outfield.

New prospects: Carson Wheat, Fr.; Joey Huntington, So.; Morgan Spurrier, So.; Treyg Webb, 8th grade; Owen Hensley, Fr.; Aaron Kralik, So.; Logan Holste, So.; Blake Sevier, 8th grade.

Conference prediction: “Everyone picks (state qualifier) Twin Cedars, followed by Murray, Lamoni and us,” coach Peterson said.

O-M baseball schedule June 17 — vs. Adair-Casey June 19 — vs. Twin Cedars June 20 — at Moulton-Udell June 26 — at Mormon Trail June 27 — vs. Murray July 1 — vs. CAM July 7 — at Mount Ayr July 8 — at Guthrie Center

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the 2014 Orient-Macksburg baseball team are, in front from left, Carson Wheat, Morgan Spurrier, Seth White, Keaton Eslinger, Jesse Johnson and Treyg Webb. Back row, head coach Tyler Peterson, Jackson Mikkelsen, Cam Walker, Blake Sevier, Chantz Davidson, Jordan Thompson, Triston Davidson, Dylan Nichols and assistant coach Drew Dornack. Not pictured, Joey Huntington, A.J. Kralik and Owen Hensley.

Orient-Macksburg softball O-M softball schedule June 17 — vs. Adair-Casey June 19 — vs. Twin Cedars June 20 — at Moulton-Udell June 21 — Orient-Macksburg Tournament June 24 — vs. Seymour June 25 — at Nodaway Valley June 26 — at Mormon Trail June 27 — vs. Murray July 1 — vs. CAM

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Members of the 2014 Orient-Macksburg softball team are, in front from left, Shyla Waldhauser, Lexie Dunmire, Harper Spurrier and Madi White. Back row, head coach Dan McKinney, Shannon Eads, Courtney Neal, Jensen Carson, Rylee Woosley, Lisa Moss and assistant coach Chrystal Von Ahsen. Not pictured, Ashlyn Kralik and Brooklyn Sammons.

ORIENT-MACKSBURG SOFTBALL Coach: Dan McKinney, 18 years.

Last year: 9-17 overall, 5-5 in Rolling Hills Conference.

Seniors lost: Jasmine Ruckman (first team all-conference), Tara Guion, Gabby Jenkins.

Returning letterwinners: Lisa Moss, Jr., second-team all-conference outfield; Harper Spurrier, Sr.; Courtney Neal, Jr., second-team all-conference utility; Shannon Eads, Jr., first-team all-conference infield; Shyla Waldhauser, So..

New prospects: Madi White, 8th-grade; Rylee Woosley, 8th-grade; Jensen Carson, 8th-grade; Ashlyn Kralik, 8thgrade; Lexie Dunmire, Sr.; Brooklyn Sammons, 8th-grade.

Conference prediction: McKinney expects Murray to be the team to beat in the conference.

“We are very young,” McKinney said. “Everyone is learning new positions. We have a long way to go.”

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Nodaway Valley baseball NODAWAY VALLEY BASEBALL Coach: Dan Jameson, sixth year.

Last year: 13-14 overall, reached district final.

Seniors lost: Ryan Williams, Aaron Baudler.

Returning letterwinners: Trevor Jameson, Sr., shortstop/pitcher (first-team all-conference); Baley Shantz, Sr., outfield; Casey Ladd, Jr., utility/pitcher; Zack Eblen, Jr., catcher/outfielder; Nathan Andrews, Jr., outfielder; Colton Garside, Jr., first base; Jackson Lamb, So., infield/pitcher; Sam Marnin, So., third base/ pitcher; Joe Herr, Fr., catcher.

New prospects: Delson Grantham, Sr.; Jacob Baudler, Jr.; Kyle Sickles, Jr.; Beau Weinheimer, Fr. Conference prediction: “We look for a top-five finish for Nodaway Valley,” Jameson said. “Pleasantville and Martensdale will be top teams.”

NV baseball schedule June 13 — at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 16 — at Winterset, 5:30 p.m.

June 17 — at Lenox, 6 p.m.

June 18 — vs. West Central Valley, 6 p.m.

June 19 — vs. Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

June 24 — at Bedford, 6 p.m.

June 26 — vs. East Union, 6 p.m.

June 27 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

June 30 — at Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

July 3 — at Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

July 7 — vs. Adair-Casey, 6 p.m.

July 8 — vs. Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

July 10 — vs. Lenox, 6 p.m.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Nodaway Valley baseball team are front row, from left: Joe Herr, Jacob Baudler, Josh Allsup, Brandon Mangels, Beau Weinheimer, Corbin Bond, Nathan Hudson, Matthew Dickinson. Middle row, from left: Kyle Sickles, Casey Ladd, Delson Grantham, Trevor Jameson, Baley Shantz, Jared Corder and Ryan Jensen. Back row, from left: Head coach Dan Jameson, Nathan Andrews, Colton Garside, Zack Eblen, Sam Marnin, Jackson Lamb, Ryan Baudler, assistant coach Alan Marnin and assistant coach Dustin Michelson.

Nodaway Valley softball

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Nodaway Valley softball game are front row, from left: Natalie Daugherty, Mercedes Harter, Christine Gross, Shelby Nupp-Holder, Emily Huntington, Sidney Hohertz and Josie Carter. Middle row, from left: Kadee Eblen, Paige McElfish, Rachel Hight, Lizz Hansen, Payge Newbury, Sami Harris and Dawnie Scruggs. Back row, from left: Head coach Ray Stewart, Keeley Shantz, Riley Lonsdale, Josie Clarke, Jessica Nelson, Arielle Blazek, Bri Welsch and assistant coach Jodie Cummins.

NODAWAY VALLEY SOFTBALL Coach: Ray Stewart, 18 years.

Last year: 14-19 overall.

Seniors lost: Sydney Reeves.

Returning letterwinners: Emily Huntington, Sr., outfield; Josie Carter, Jr., infield; Mercedes Harter, So., infield; Sidney Hohertz, Jr., infield; Christine Gross, Sr., outfield; Paige McElfish, Fr., pitcher.

New prospects: Jessica Nelson, So., infield/outfield; Josie Clarke, Fr., infield/pitcher; Kadee Eblen, Fr., catcher; Shelby Nupp-Holder, Sr., outfield; Rachel Hight, Jr., outfield.

Conference prediction: “Wayne, Central Decatur, Pleasantville, Martensdale-St. Marys, Interstate 35 — any of them could win it,” Stewart said. “Lenox and East Union are much improved, also. At Nodaway Valley, we have quite a bit of catching up to do to get close with those teams.”

Nodaway Valley softball schedule June 13 — at Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 14 — at John Stephens Classic (Creston) June 16 — at Southeast Warren, 6 p.m.

June 17 — at Lenox, 6 p.m.

June 19 — vs. Interstate 35, 6 p.m.

June 24 — at Bedford, 6 p.m.

June 26 — vs. East Union, 6 p.m.

June 27 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 6 p.m.

June 28 — Nodaway Valley Classic, 10 a.m.

June 30 — vs. Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Southwest Valley, 6 p.m.

July 3 — at Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

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Murray baseball and softball

OST photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Murray baseball team are front row, from left: Owen Tracy, Kenny Boles, Frank Thacker and Zane Black. Middle row, from left: Assistant coach Tucker Guion, Mason Simmons, Trey McHenry, Sam Rockhold, Matt Rockhold, Braydon Held and head coach Travis Held. Back row, from left: Jack Jones, Matthew Barnes, Zabe Hatfield, Bryce Keller, Dillon Hightshoe and Justin Jones. Not pictured: Daulton Winship.

MURRAY BASEBALL Coach: Travis Held, second year; assistant coach Tucker Guion.

Last year: 17-9 overall.

Seniors lost: Austin Halls, Cody Scroggie (first-team all-state), Raymond Barlage, Corey McCracken.

Returning letterwinners: Pat Kilmer, Sr., outfield; Justin Jones, Jr., first base; Braydon Held, Jr., pitcher; Sam Rockhold, Sr., catcher; Daulton Winship, So., outfield; Mason Simmons, Jr.; Matt Rockhold, Jr. New prospects: Kenny Boles, Fr.; Trey McHenry, Jr., pitcher/infield; Bryce Keller, Fr., pitcher/ outfield.

Team outlook: Held believes Twin Cedars, Moulton-Udell and Lamoni will all be strong in the Bluegrass Conference.

“We have good team speed and we will be a good hitting team,” Held said. “We only have two pitchers returning with any varsity experience. We will be relying on some of the younger guys to put in some big innings for us.”

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Murray softball team are front row, from left: Maddy Martin, Megan Oswald and Kate Patton. Second row, from left: Alexis Tracy, McKenzie Case, Chellsea Jones, Deena Snyder and Sammy Prescott. Third row, from left: Maeci Baumfalk, Patricia Cena, Courtney Titus, Madison Gonseth and McKenzie McIntosh.

Back row, from left; Head coach Danny Jensen, Zadie Hatfield, MacKenna Skroh, Alyssa Staudt, Brandi Gilbert, Katie Otto and assistant coach Tessa Otto.

MURRAY SOFTBALL Coach: Danny Jensen, 34th year; assistant coach Tessa Otto, third year.

Last year: 25-7 overall.

Seniors lost: Danielle McIntosh (first-team all-state), Cydney Hembry (all-state), Caitlyn Weir.

Returning letterwinners: Kate Patton (all-state), Sr., pitcher; Megan Oswald (all-conference), Sr., outfield; Maddy Martin, Sr., outfield; Chellsea Jones (all-conference), Jr., outfield; Deena Snyder, Jr., third base; McKenzie Case, Jr., catcher; Madison Gonseth, So., first base; McKenzie McIntosh, So., shortstop; Alyssa Staudt, Fr., second base; Brandi Gilbert, Fr. New prospects: Zadie Hatfield, 8th-grade; MacKenna Skorah, 8th-grade; Alexis Tracy, Jr., outfield; Sammy Prescott, Jr., outfield; Courtney Titus, So., outfield; Katie Otto, Fr.; Maeci Baumfalk, Fr. Conference prediction: Jensen expects Grandview Park Baptist, Twin Cedars, Moravia and Murray to be the top teams in the conference.

“We know pitching will be very solid,” Jensen said. “Our offense set nearly every hitting record at Murray and quite a bit is back. We think our offense will need to get better if we want to contend.”

Murray baseball schedule June 13 — vs. Lamoni, 6 p.m.

June 16 — at Wayne, 6 p.m.

June 18 — at Mount Ayr, 6 p.m.

June 19 — vs. Iowa Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

June 23 — vs. Central Decatur, 6 p.m.

June 24 — at Moravia, 6 p.m.

June 25 — vs. Essex, 6 p.m.

June 26 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

June 27 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

June 30 — vs. East Union, 6 p.m.

July 2 — at Southewast Warren, 6 p.m.

July 3 — vs. Twin Cedars, 5 p.m.

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at Wayne, 6 p.m. at Seymour, 6 p.m. at Orient-Macksburg Tournament vs. Grandview Park Baptist, 6 p.m. at Orient-Macksburg Tournament vs. Central Decatur, 8 p.m.

June 24 — at Moravia, 6 p.m.

June 25 — vs. Essex, 8 p.m.

June 26 — vs. Moulton-Udell, 8 p.m.

June 27 — at Orient-Macksburg, 6 p.m.

June 30 — vs. East Union, 8 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

July 2 — at Mount Ayr Tournament July 5 — at Mount Ayr Tournament

East Union baseball and softball

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Members of the 2014 East Union softball team are front row, from left: Stacia Bryson and Kelsey Hoff. Middle row: Head coach Jason Riley, Courtney Phelps, Chay Blondowski, Chelsea Hoyt, Danielle Riley, Emily Eckels, Katlin Weinkoetz and assistant coach Tim CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM Foglesong. Back row, from left: Jena Proffitt, Brittany Malone, Ashley Malone, Cali Members of the 2014 East Union baseball team are front row, from left: Bobby Hepner, Foglesong, Mara Weis, Kendra Kirkland, Kennedy Fry, Casidy Riley, Allison Hadley and Brandon Lee, Jonathan Weis and Devon Anderson. Middle row, from left: Tanner Olivia Eckels.

Mitchell, Robert Smith, Kessler Tomas, Ryan Collins, Cole Campbell and Conner Mitchell. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Doug Jones, Johnathan Stewart, Tyler Kelley, Dustin Hoyt, Jacy Eklund, Mason Gossman and head coach Dave Campbell.

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EAST UNION BASEBALL Coach: Dave Campbell, second year.

Last year: 4-16 overall.

Seniors lost: Hunter Schmitz, Caleb Case.

Returning letterwinners: Dustin Hoyt, Sr.; Cole Campbell, Jr.; Jonathan Weis, Jr.; Jacy Eklund, Jr.; Devon Anderson, Jr.; Tyler Kelley, So.; Bobby Hepner, So.; Mason Gossman, Fr. New prospects: Brandon Lee, So.; Kessler Tomas, Fr. Team outlook: “We hope to get better every day with the plan of being ready for the end of the season run in the playoffs,” Campbell said. “Martensdale-St. Marys would be my pick for conference this year.”

June 13 — vs. Southeast Warren June 16 — at Pleasantville June 17 — at Mount Ayr June 19 — vs. Mount Ayr June 20 — vs. Wayne June 23 — at Interstate 35 June 24 — vs. Lenox

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Mount Ayr baseball MOUNT AYR BASEBALL Coach: Tanner Rinehart, third year; assistant coach David Showalter, second year.

Last year: 17-13 overall, 10-6 for fifth place in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Austin Quick, second-team all-conference; Heath Evans, second-team all-conference; Jacob Still, secondteam all-conference; Zane Sickels, John Triggs, Dylan Doman.

Returning letterwinners: Weston Schnoor, Sr., pitcher/infield/ catcher; Quency Vos, Sr., outfield/pitcher; Erik Freed, Sr., second base; Jacob Taylor, So., outfield/infield/pitcher; Levi Jarred, So., infield/pitcher; Nick Wurster, So., catcher/outfield/pitcher.

New prospects: Casey Paxson, Sr., (back after breaking his arm in third game last year); Lincoln Martin, Jr.; Tristan Ackley, Fr. Team outlook: “We are looking to battle for a spot in the top half of the conference,” Rinehart said. “We lost five starters to graduation, but we return guys who had a lot of playing time last year.”

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Mount Ayr baseball team are front row, from left: Caleb Schnoor, Kyle Dolecheck, Blake Butler and Logan Stark. Middle row, from left: Tristan Ackley, Erik Freed, Weston Schnoor, Jacob Beamgard, Casey Paxson, Nick Wurster, Levi Jarred and Rhett Murphy. Back row, from left: Assistant coach David Showalter, Josh Vanderflught, Quency Vos, Jake Ricker, Jed McCreary, Jacob Taylor, Joe Ricker, Lincoln Martin and head coach Tanner Rinehart.

June 13 — at Wayne June 14 — vs. Clarinda Academy June 16 — at Mormon Trail June 17 — vs. East Union June 18 — vs. Murray June 19 — at East Union June 20 — at Central Decatur June 24 — at Southwest

Valley (Doubleheader) June 25 — vs. Clarke June 26 — vs. Bedford June 27 — vs. Interstate 35 July 1 — at Lenox July 3 — vs. Nodaway Valley July 7 — vs. OrientMacksburg July 8 — at Lamoni

Mount Ayr softball MOUNT AYR SOFTBALL Coach: Ranae Klinkefus, second year.

Last year: 7-23 overall.

Seniors lost: Morgan Quick.

Returning letterwinners: Megan Warin, Fr.; Tessa Shields, Fr.; Macy Larsen, Fr.; Blair Glendenning, Fr.; Maddie Mobley, So.; Kirsten Dolecheck, So.; Shelbie Greene, Jr.; Hannah Glendenning, Jr.; Paige Daughton, Sr.; Brook Rychnovsky, Sr. New prospects: Alyssa Johnson, 8th-grade; Sara Winemiller, 8th-grade; Bailey Anderson, 8th-grade; Abbey Schafer, 8thgrade; Chania Vos, 8th-grade; Alex Booth, 8th-grade; Mercadez Birkenholz, 8th-grade.

Team outlook: “We are a young team, but will be looking to improve each night,” Klinkefus said. “We have three pitchers who will see varsity time. Lots of you players will be seeing playing time, and our two seniors will be our leaders surrounding the middle of the field.”

MA softball schedule June 13 — at Wayne June 14 — at John Stephens Classic (Creston) June 16 — at Mormon Trail June 17 — vs. East Union June 18 — vs. Clarke June 19 — at East Union June 20 — at Central Decatur June 24 — at Southwest Valley

June 26 — vs. Bedford June 27 — vs. Interstate 35 June 28 — at Bedford Tournament July 1 — at Lenox July 2 — Mount Ayr Tournament July 3 — vs. Nodaway Valley July 5 — Mount Ayr Tournament

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Members of the 2014 Mount Ayr softball team are front row, from left: Alex Booth, Cheyenne Haveman, Alyssa Johnson, Paige Daughton, Brook Rychnovsky, Hannah Glendenning, Macy Larsen and Blair Glendenning. Back row, from left: Megan Warin, Bailey Anderson, Sara Winemiller, Shelbie Greene, assistant coach Jules Daughton, head coach Ranae Klinkefus, Chania Vos, Maddie Mobley, Abbey Schafer, Kirsten Dolecheck and Mercadez Birkenholz. Not pictured: Tessa Shields and Billi Stark.

Diagonal softball Diagonal softball schedule June 13 — at Twin Cedars, 6 p.m.

June 17 — at Moulton-Udell, 6 p.m.

June 18 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament June 19 — vs. Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

June 20 — vs. Lamoni, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament June 23 — at Mormon Trail, 6 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Melcher-Dallas, 6 p.m.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the 2014 Diagonal softball team are, from left in front, Jaci Haidsiak, Katie Sobotka, Megan Davenport, Kaitlyn Klommhaus, Cassidy Lohmann and Maddie Lohmann. Back row, coach Brandi Cole, Stormie Buchanan, Kim Cunningham, Kasydi Klommhaus, Allison Norris and Shelby Comer.

DIAGONAL SOFTBALL Coach: Brandi Cole, first year Last year: 0-16 overall, last place in Bluegrass Conference.

Seniors lost: none.

Returning letterwinners: Kaitlyn Klommhaus, Jr., shortstop; Kasydi Klommhaus, Fr., pitcher; Allison Norris, Fr., catcher; Stormie Buchanan, Fr., first base; Jaci Haidsiak, Fr., second base; Megan Davenport, Fr., outfield.

New prospects: Shelby Comer, Jr., third base; Katie Sobotka, 8th grade, outfield/pitcher; Maddie Lohmann, 8th grade, second base/outfield; Cassidy Lohmann, 8th grade, outfield/catcher.

Team outlook: “We are a very young team playing against girls that have played together for a long time,” Cole said. “We are rebuilding and learning together as a team this season.”

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Lenox baseball LENOX BASEBALL Co-Coaches: Brian Wood and Kurt Stoaks, third year.

Last year: 18-11 overall.

Seniors lost: Mason Peterson.

Returning letterwinners: Dustin Gordon, Sr., catcher; Todd Stoaks, Sr., first base; Caleb Lange, Jr., infield/pitcher; Dustyn Rauch, Jr., outfield; Dusten Reed, Jr., outfield; Spencer Brown, So., utility/pitcher; Dawson Tullberg, Fr., outfield/pitcher; Jared Hensley, Fr., infield/pitcher.

New prospects: Mitchell Brown, Jr., infield; Leevi Marshall, So., infield/pitcher; Kaleb Anderson, Fr., infield/ pitcher; Brenden Christensen, 8th-grade, infield; Colton Hogan, 8th-grade, infield; Aaron Schmitz, 8th-grade, outfield; Derek Venteicher, 8th-grade, catcher/outfield.

Conference prediction: “Martensdale-St. Marys and Pleasantville at the top,” Stoaks said. “We would like to finish in the top half of the POI.”

Lenox baseball schedule

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the 2014 Lenox baseball team are front row, from left: Jared Hensley, Dusten Reed, Colton Hogan and Mitchell Brown. Middle row, from left: Dustin Gordon, Derek Venteicher, Aaron Schmitz, Dustyn Rauch and Kaleb Anderson. Back row, from left: Brenden Christensen, Todd Stoaks, Spencer Brown, Caleb Lange, Leevi Marshall and Dawson Tullberg. Not pictured: Co-coaches Brian Wood and Kurt Stoaks.

June 13 — at Pleasantville, 5:30 p.m.

June 16 — at Stanton, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

June 20 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m.

June 23 — at Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m.

June 25 — vs. Fremont-Mills, 7:30 p.m.

June 26 — vs. Souhtwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.

June 30 — at Lamoni, 7:30 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

July 3 — at Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

July 8 — vs. Treynor, 7:30 p.m.

July 10 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Lenox softball LENOX SOFTBALL Coach: Tom Shields, 7th season; assistant coach Chris Christensen, 5th season.

Last year: 18-14 overall, 8-8 in Pride of Iowa Conference.

Seniors lost: Madison Douglas (all-conference), Lauren Hensley (all-conference), Hannah Maxa, Bailey Rainforth.

Returning letterwinners: Aurora Arevalo, Jr., catcher; Katie Dukes, Jr., infield; Bailey Schmitz, Jr., outfield; Beth Christensen, So., infield/pitcher; Shantelle Brown, Fr., infield/outfield; Chelsie Dukes, Sr., outfield; Sydney Barker, Sr., outfield.

New prospects: Macey Newlin, So., infield/pitcher; Morgan Newlin, So., infield; Megan Brown, Jr., infield; Teya Still, So., pitcher; Taylor Foster, Sr., infield.

Conference prediction: “The East Division is always tough — I-35, Martensdale-St. Marys and Wayne are favored,” Shields said. “We should contend for the West Division title.”

Lenox softball schedule June 14 — Lenox Tournament, 12 p.m.

June 16 — vs. Essex, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

June 18 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament June 19 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

June 20 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m.

June 21 — at Orient-Macksburg Tournament June 23 — at Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

June 24 — at East Union, 7:30 p.m.

June 25 — vs. Fremont-Mills, 7:30 p.m.

June 26 — vs. Southwest Valley, 7:30 p.m.

July 1 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

July 2 — at Mount Ayr Tournament July 3 — at Bedford, 7:30 p.m.

July 5 — at Mount Ayr Tournament

Contributed photo by MANDY STOAKS

Members of the 2014 Lenox softball team are front row, from left: Cooper Bailey, Sydney Barker, Chelsie Dukes and Taylor Foster. Middle row, from left: Beth Christensen, Shantelle Brown, Emily Powell, Megan Brown, Katie Dukes and Kenzie Cole. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Chris Christensen, Aurora Arevalo, Teya Still, Bailey Schmitz, Morgan Newlin, Macey Newlin, Jacy Stoaks, Hannah Bennett and head coach Tom Shields.

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Southwest Valley baseball SOUTHWEST VALLEY BASEBALL Coach: Pete Nett, sixth year.

Last year: Corning 2-25 overall, Villisca 9-15 overall.

Returning letterwinners: Evan Baldwin, Sr.; Lane Peterson, Jr.; Trevor Holbrook, So.; Bryan Pearson, So.; Hunter Pontius, So.; Cody McMann, So.; William Roberts, Sr.; Ryan Allison, So.; Keegan Longabaugh, Sr.; Clint Mullen, Jr.; Drey Barton, Sr.; Joey Kernan, Fr.; Ryan Carlson, Jr. New prospects: Colten Drake, Jr.; Nick Frederick, Jr. Conference prediction: “Pleasantville and Martensdale-St. Marys look to be the class of the conference, although I-35 and Southeast Warren could give them a run,” Nett said.

SWV baseball schedule June 13 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 8 p.m.

June 14 — at Bedford Tournament, 9 a.m.

June 17 — vs. Bedford, 8 p.m.

June 19 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

June 20 — at Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Clarinda, 2 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Mount Ayr, 6 p.m. (doubleheader) June 26 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

June 27 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:45 p.m.

July 1 — at Nodaway Valley, 8 p.m.

July 2 — at Shenandoah, 7:45 p.m.

July 3 — vs. East Union, 8 p.m.

July 7 — at Essex, 7:45 p.m.

July 8 — vs. Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

July 10 — at Bedford, 8 p.m.

Adams County Free Press photo by J WILSON

Members of the 2014 Southwest Valley baseball team are front row, from left: Drey Barton, Evan Baldwin, Keegan Longabaugh and William Roberts. Second row, from left: Thad Brunning, Ryan Carlson, Colten Drake, Lane Peterson, Nick Frederick and Clint Mullen. Third row, from left: Ryan Allison, Trevor Holbrook, Ricky Almaguer, Paige Mitchell, Hunter Pontius and Cody McMann. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Kyle Chafa, Spencer Calkins, Christian Silva, Trenton Drake, Bryan Pearson, Joey Kernan and head coach Pete Nett.

Southwest Valley softball SOUTHWEST VALLEY SOFTBALL Coach: Jim Obermeier, 10th year.

Last year: Villisca 12-10 overall; Corning 15-15 overall, reached regional final.

Seniors lost: Morganne Haer, Jill Vanderhoof, Heather Means, Amanda Focht, Kelsey Anstey, Ella Akin, Madison Shuey.

Returning letterwinners: Sydney Pontius, Sr., infield; Kelsie Kinman, Sr., infield; Taylor Gaule, Sr., infield; Ashtyn Grossnickle, So., outfield; Lexi Bronner, Jr., pitcher; Kim Hults, Jur., infield; Danica Sunderman, Fr., catcher.

New prospects: Kiara Roberts, Fr., pitcher; Kylie McBride, 8th-grade, pitcher.

Team outlook: Obermeier expects Martensdale-St. Marys to be at the top of the conference.

“We hope to be competitive if pitching improves,” Obermeier said.

Adams County Free Press photo by J WILSON

Members of the 2014 Southwest Valley softball team are front row, from left: Head coach Jim Obermeier, Kiara Roberts, Allie Bronner, Sydney Pontius, Lexi Bronner, Kendra Top, Janelle Gibler and assistant coach Tara Miller. Back row, from left: Kylie McBride, Ashtyn Grossnickle, Dakota Sleep, Kim Hults, Danica Sunderman and Shelby Nelson. Not pictured: Kelsie Kinman and Taylor Gaule.

SWV softball schedule June 13 — at Martensdale-St. Marys, 7:30 p.m.

June 16 — vs. Stanton, 7:30 p.m.

June 17 — vs. Bedford, 7:15 p.m.

June 19 — vs. Central Decatur, 7:30 p.m.

June 20 — at Pleasantville, 6 p.m.

June 21 — at Griswold Tournament, 10 a.m.

June 23 — at Lamoni, 6 p.m.

June 24 — vs. Mount Ayr, 7 p.m. (doubleheader) June 26 — at Lenox, 7:30 p.m.

June 27 — vs. Southeast Warren, 7:30 p.m.

June 30 — vs. Wayne, 7 p.m.

July 1 — at Nodaway Valley, 7:30 p.m.

July 2 — at Shenandoah, 7:30 p.m.

July 3 — vs. East Union, 7:30 p.m.

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