2010-11 those post-season awards.” As great as Scott’s career ended, it wasn’t for lack of bumps along the way. He started all 93 games as a Red Hawk, but early on, he was able to get by on raw athleticism more than anything else. “My first year here, I just tried to score all the time and didn’t necessarily grasp all of the offensive and defensive strategies that were being taught,” Scott said. “The more I played, though, the more my court awareness and knowledge improved. The last few years, I’ve been able to both make plays by myself and by getting my teammates involved.” Bob echoed those sentiments and was able to watch Scott’s growth from the best seat in the house, right on the bench. “I didn’t know what to expect the first year Scott was on the team, and it was hard at times because I sometimes wasn’t realistic in my expectations,” Bob said. “Each year Scott played here, he got progressively better as a player, and the last three years have been as good as they could possibly be. He was a very good player when he first came here, but I think he’s leaving as the best point guard in Division III.” b By Mike Westemeier Sports Information Director Ripon Extra: ripon.edu/gillespie
Winter and Spring Sports Highlights
� TRACK AND FIELD: Sophomore Cory Zimmerman and freshman Derek Nelson each qualified and competed at the NCAA Division III National Meet in the 800-meter run and the 400-meter hurdles, respectively. Zimmerman finished 11th, and Nelson placed 15th. Zimmerman also was named MWC Track Performer of the Meet at the MWC Championships, and Head Coach Robert Duley was named MWC Men’s Track & Field Coach of the Year.
� SOFTBALL: Won second MWC Championship and first-ever NCAA Regional games, finishing third in the eight-team Eau Claire, Wis., regional with three victories. Sophomore Stephanie Rieuwpassa broke single-season school records for doubles (14) and strikeouts by a pitcher (158). She was named to the All-Region Second Team and was the MWC North Pitcher of the Year. � BASEBALL: Won second consecutive MWC Championship, (10th in 14 years). Senior third baseman Nick Beaman was named to the All-Region First Team and D3baseball.com’s Preseason All-American Second Team. Sophomore centerfielder Taylor Koth was named to the Division III Central Region Gold Glove Team. Senior Jason Wierschke was named MWC North Pitcher of the Year, and senior rightfielder John Henrickson was named MWC North Player of the Year. � MEN’S BASKETBALL: Qualified for Midwest Conference Tournament for second straight season. Junior Aris Wurtz was named to the All-Region Third Team and Capital One Academic All-American First Team. � WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Senior Emily Meyer was named to the MWC AllConference team for her third time.
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