News sports 2008-04-17 Andanh.com

Neenah player mops up Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
KAUKAUNA You dont get any style points for hustle.

Kaplers bat sizzles in victory Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
NEW YORK Gabe Kapler has gone from minor league manager to major league hassle for opposing pitchers.

Immelman hangs on with final-round 75 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
AUGUSTA, Ga. Trevor Immelman has never felt better.

Oshkosh boys play in FVA all-star basketball game Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:08:00 CST
KAUKAUNA You dont get any style points for hustle. Its sweaty, dirty, and theres the possibility of causing yourself bodily harm. But none of those things bothered Neenahs David Goodman on Sunday night as he scored 17 points toward his South teams thrilling 112-109 overtime win over North in the third annual Fox Valley Association All-Star Classic boys basketball game. David Goodman plays harder than any guard that weve seen over the years in the FVA, said South coach Brad Clark, who paces the sidelines for Oshkosh West. If you have him on a team, hes going to make you a winner no matter what. Of course, Clark was also quick to point out the contributions of the sole Oshkosh West player in the game, John Benkoske, who led all scorers with 23 points. (Benkoske) played hard. I knew what John could give us, Clark said. He rebounded the ball well and he scored for us when we needed to in the post. He is a heck of a match-up problem for guys. His presence defensively helped and he made everybody else better on the floor tonight. Representing Oshkosh North on the South team were John Flanigan, scoring 18, and Dave Ittner. (Flanigan) played well for us. He had two free throws at the end of the game to give us a little cushion, Clark said. He made some really good plays towards the end and rebounded well when we needed to get some rebounds. Clark said he thought the FVA All-Star Classic presented a unique opportunity to players. Competing against each other all year, it is good to get on the court with the same jersey and play together, he said.

Rob Ebert column: Bully a bit rough around the edges, but packed with variety Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:05:00 CST
Bully: Scholarship Edition is essentially a high school simulator but a lot more fun than the real thing. How many times did a teacher tell you: Life has no reset button Well, now it does.

UWO Roundup: Baseball wins doubleheader against UW-La Crosse Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:06:00 CST
Nike/Impact Sports UW-Platteville Invitational: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh men and women walked onto UW-Plattevilles track Sunday after Saturdays non-scoring event was postponed due to snow.

Immelman wins the Masters, squashing Woods hopes for Grand Slam Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:57:00 CST
AUGUSTA, Ga. Trevor Immelman has never felt better. Four months after he had a tumor removed from his back, Immelman handled the wind and pressure of Augusta National far better than anyone chasing him Sunday to win the Masters, the first South African in a green jacket in 30 years. Immelman held it together around Amen Corner and stretched his lead to as many as six shots on the back nine, taking the life out of a Masters that began with so much hype. A two-putt par on the final hole gave him a 3-over 75, matching the highest final round by a Masters champion. Even so, it was good enough for a three-shot victory over Tiger Woods, whose hopes for a calendar Grand Slam ended with a thud. Woods never got within five shots of the lead when he was on the course, twice missed birdie putts inside 8 feet and had to settle for a 72 and his second consecutive runner-up finish in the Masters. I learned my lesson there with the press, said Woods, who started the talk about a Grand Slam by stating three months ago that winning all four majors in the same year was easily within reason. The only slam possibilities now belong to Immelman, a 28-year-old with a polished swing, who finally realized his potential in the wicked wind of Augusta and a final round that yielded only four rounds under par. Immelman, who finished at 8-under 280, started the week by playing a practice round with his boyhood idol, Gary Player, who won his third Masters in 1978 and set a record by playing for the 51st time. Player told Immelman he was good enough to win the green jacket, and he left him a voicemail Saturday night that Immelman played on his speaker phone for his family to hear. The message: I know youre going to win. Hes been on me all week, telling me to believe in myself, Immelman said. He also told me to keep my head still on putts. Its really a special moment, and Im glad I pulled it through for him. Immelmans wife, Carminita, and their 1-year-old son were waiting for him behind the green. Jacob took hold of the 18th flag, fussing when he couldnt go into the scoring shack to be with his father. Immelmans parents also were there to greet him with hugs behind the 18th green. His father, Johan, is the former commissioner of the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. Its his moment, not mine, said the father, who waved away a reporter. No one doubted he was capable of winning a major, but maybe not this one. Only four months ago, doctors discovered a tumor in his diaphragm that required surgery through his back to remove it. The tumor was benign and the recovery was quick. It hit warp speed this week at Augusta, where Immelman had only broken par once in his five previous Masters. But he built a two-shot lead with three rounds in the 60s, and held it together during a few nervy moments. Immelman made a 10-foot par save from the bunker at No. 9 to keep a two-shot cushion, but he continued to look shaky. His missed the 11th green well to the right, his chip didnt quite reach the green and he was left with a 20-foot putt that was slick and dangerous. Ahead of him, Woods was gaining momentum. Woods holed a 70-foot birdie putt on the 11th, made an acrobatic escape from the trees on the 13th and spun a wedge down the slope on the par-5 13th that left him 5 feet away for birdie. Immelman holed his par putt. Woods missed, just as he has done the last two years on the back nine of a major he once dominated. Brandt Snedeker and Steve Flesch, the last two players with any hope, folded quickly. Woods closed with a 72 and has finished third, second and second in his last three Masters. It also was his fifth runner-up in a major. Immelman earned $1.35 million for his second PGA Tour victory, with Woods also finishing second behind him two years ago in the Western Open.

Kapler has homer, 2 doubles in Brewers 9-7 win over Mets Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:03:00 CST
NEW YORK Gabe Kapler has gone from minor league manager to major league hassle for opposing pitchers. Kapler, who managed in the Red Sox organization last season, homered for the second straight day, doubled twice and drove in three runs to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 9-7 on Sunday. Corey Hart had a career-high four hits and Rickie Weeks homered and scored three runs for the Brewers, who won two of three in the weekend series. The 32-year-old Kapler came out of retirement during the offseason and has four home runs in 26 at-bats. The last time Kapler had at least four homers in a season was 2004, with Boston. He didnt get No. 4 that season until July 21, in his 159th at-bat. Kapler is playing in place of Mike Cameron, suspended for the first 25 games after testing positive for a banned stimulant. Meanwhile, the Mets had ample baserunners despite Jose Reyes sitting out his second straight game because of a strained left hamstring. They pounded out 14 hits and walked eight times. The Mets scored in each of the first three innings, but hit into double plays in each of the next five innings to squander scoring opportunities. Down by two with runners on the corners and none out in the eighth, Luis Castillo bounced to Prince Fielder at first. Fielder stepped on the bag and threw home, nabbing a sliding Brady Clark. Former Mets reliever Guillermo Mota then walked David Wright and Carlos Beltran before Carlos Delgado popped out to right. Brewers closer Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his third save in five chances and second in two nights. Wright hit his 100th home run, a solo shot in the first to pull the Mets to 2-1. But Wright failed in clutch situations the rest of the game, popping out to shallow right with no out and runners on first and third in the fourth and then grounding out to short on the first pitch he saw to end the sixth, after Brewers reliever Salomon Torres (2-0) had walked two hitters. Brian Schneider went 3-for-5 with three RBIs for the Mets. Manager Ned Yost, trying to shake up struggling sluggers Ryan Braun and Fielder, flipped them in the lineup, moving Braun back to third, where he hit most of last season. Braun had a two-run single, the third hit in 23 at-bats for last seasons NL Rookie of the Year. Fielder went 0-for-5, and is in a 2-for-24 slump. Oliver Perez hadnt allowed a run in his first two starts but struggled in this one. He allowed six runs and eight hits in 4 1-3 innings, walking three and striking out four. Jorge Sosa (1-1) relieved Perez and gave up Weeks solo homer leading off the sixth to give the Brewers a 7-6 lead. Harts fourth single of the game later scored Kapler to make it 8-6.

Immelman wins Masters Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:58:00 CST
AUGUSTA, Ga. Trevor Immelman felt goose bumps as he listened to a phone message left by Gary Player, his childhood idol and the last South African to slip on a green jacket at the Masters.

Local Bowling: Field set for MWBA tournament Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The Manitowoc Womens Bowling Association Scratch Singles Tournament will be held at Meadow Lanes West on Sunday, April 27 beginning at 1 p.m.

Massoglia: Spring coaches have it rough Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ive always felt some sympathy, for a lack of better words, for the spring sports coaches.

AROUND THE BASES: WIAA needs to change spring schedule Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:14:00 CST
Every spring, high school sports teams in Wisconsin are left with one thing: hope.

2007-08 All-Area Girls Basketball: First team Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:41:00 CST
Year: Senior

2007-08 All-Area Girls Basketball: Coach of the Year Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:41:00 CST
Oostburg High girls basketball coach Tom DePagter knew what he had before the season even started.

2007-08 All-Area Girls Basketball: Second Team Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:41:00 CST
Carman was a stabilizing and steady force in the paint for the Eastern Wisconsin Conference champion Falcons. She averaged a team-best 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, as well as 1.4 assists. And she showed up to play every game. Carman never scored fewer than seven points in a game and poured in a season-high 18 points four times.

2007-08 Girls All-Area basketball: Extras Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:42:00 CST
Jocelyn VerVelde, sr.,Sheboygan Christian

All-Area Girls Basketball: Past teams Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:42:00 CST
1990-91 Sherri Bitter, Howards Grove Jenny Greger, Sheboygan North Heather Kulow, Plymouth Jennie Taubenheim, Kohler Beth Veldboom, Sheboygan Christian Tracy Winkler, Chilton.

My 2 Cents: Pro golfs Grand Slam too tough to tackle Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Why is it so hard for a golfer, including the greatest ever, to win the Grand Slam

Golf preview: Pacelli eyes another state trip Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:13:00 CST
For the better part of the past six years, Brian Winquist has been immune to the consequences of being pinched or waking up.

Golf preview: New-look SPASH to jump right in Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Dont expect Stevens Point Area Senior High golf coach Mark Vrieze to send Mother Nature a Christmas card this year.

Golf preview: I-S, Amherst have sights on CWC Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Between the snow, rain and frigid temperatures, Mother Nature has tried to turn the high school golf season into primarily an indoor sport this spring.

Brewers rally, wins series at New York Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
NEW YORK -- Gabe Kapler has gone from minor league manager to major league hassle for opposing pitchers.

Hypercompetitive softball

Webster chosen for All-Star game

Panther grapplers win Sportsmanship award

Area baseball teams all winners last week

FWL Walleye tour begins this weekend

Prep softball report: Another perfect Waltz for Oaks Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
OAKFIELD Even the best softball pitchers shouldnt make it look this easy.

Prep baseball report: Lions outlast Orioles Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
LOMIRA Jimmy Donald played a part in getting the only run he and the Lomira Lions needed Tuesday in a Wisconsin Flyway baseball game.

Prep soccer report: Harasha nets hat trick in SMS win Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The St. Marys Springs soccer team routed Central Wisconsin Christian, 7-0, at Marian Colleges Smith Fields on Tuesday.

Prep track report: WLA boys second at Flyway track relays Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MAYVILLE Winnebago Lutheran finished second behind Kettle Moraine Lutheran at the Flyway Conference boys track relays on Tuesday.

College: Ripon baseball sweeps Carroll Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ripons baseball team continued to roll through the early part of its Midwest Conference schedule Tuesday.

Pack on schedule for 2008 season Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
GREEN BAY With the NFL schedule in hand, the Green Bay Packers plan to pick one of the first four home games to retire Brett Favres number.

Wildcats capitalize on Lightnings mistakes Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:18:00 CST
The best offense can be a good defense. But heres a new one for you: playing against a porous defense is a great offense.

Wildcats Braun gets the job done Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:18:00 CST
Megan Braun wasnt planning on doing much during Tuesdays season opener for the Oshkosh West softball team.

Extended Local Roundup: Lourdes baseball crushes Cambria-Friesland, 21-9 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:10:00 CST
Oshkosh Lourdes battled wind and dust in its convincing 21-9 win over Cambria-Friesland. The game was called after the sixth inning because of the 10-run rule.

Looper limits Fielder Braun-less Brewers fall to Cardinals Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:09:00 CST
ST. LOUIS Braden Looper pitched around Prince Fielder and limited the rest of a Milwaukee Brewers lineup without Ryan Braun to three hits in five innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 victory Tuesday night.

OC softball: Lancers edge Indians Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC With two of the top pitchers in the Olympian Conference taking the mound in less than ideal weather conditions, Tuesdays tussle between Manitowoc Lutheran and Mishicot figured to be a low-scoring affair.

FRCC softball: Lincoln pounds out win over South Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC Manitowoc Lincoln began Fox River Classic Conference play on Tuesday with a bang with a 14-4 rout of Sheboygan South in six innings.

OC baseball: Powerful Lions top Roncalli Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC Dennis Vogel put his arm around Matt Roberts, trying to comfort his starting pitcher.

Prep baseball: Redwings use big inning to topple Ships Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
SHEBOYGAN One bad inning stung Manitowoc Lincoln on Tuesday.

OC boys track: Valders pulls out win Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
REEDSVILLE Valders pulled out the narrowest of victories in Tuesdays Reedsville Triangular.

OC girls track: Valders collects win in OC triangular Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
REEDSVILLE Valders made it a perfect sweep in the Reedsville Triangular as the Vikings girls team took first place, edging out Reedsviile by eight points and Brillion by 16 points on Tuesday.

EWC track: Two Rivers sweeps team titles at quadrangular Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
SHEBOYGAN FALLS Two Rivers swept the boys and girls portions of the Sheboygan Falls Quadrangular with a combined 14 victories in individual events and relays on Tuesday.

Prep soccer: Easts rally tips Lincoln Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC A five-minute breakdown for the Manitowoc Lincoln soccer team on Tuesday proved costly as Green Bay East came from behind in the second half for a 3-1 win.

Prep tennis: Roncalli rolls to win Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
APPLETON Roncalli dropped only two games in the three doubles matches combined and rolled to a 6-1 win over Fox Valley Lutheran in a non-conference dual meet on Tuesday.

Prep golf: Valders fourth at invite Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
DENMARK Valders shot a 191 as a team while Mishicot shot a 205 at Twin Oaks Golf Course in Denmark to finish fourth and fifth, respectively, at the Denmark Invitational on Tuesday afternoon.

Softball: SPASHs Tuskowski overpowering in shutout of Rapids Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:22:00 CST
One run probably would have held up, but a couple more certainly didnt hurt.

Baseball: Koback dominating for SPASH in win over Rapids Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:20:00 CST
STEVENS POINT -- The Wisconsin Valley Conferences best team and its best player saw their conference opener delayed a week and its first opponent changed from Marshfield, a sixth-place team in 2007, to Wisconsin Rapids, the third-place team.

Prime-time games highlight Packers schedule Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:41:00 CST
With the NFL schedule in hand, the Green Bay Packers plan to pick one of the first four home games to retire Brett Favres number.

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