By Brian Sonnenberg DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 7, 2007
Sturgeon Bay beat Ashwaubenon Friday night, 10-0 in six innings to push their record to 5-3 in conference. Joel Delorit picked up the complete game victory for Sturgeon Bay fanning seven and allowing just three hits. Delorit also recorded a two run triple and scored a couple runs. Partick Larsen had a two-run single and Sean Busse scored two runs. Clayton Hanson singled and drove in another run. Sturgeon Bay Legion is now 11-7-1 overall and 5-3 in conference. Next on the schedule, Sturgeon Bay travels to De Pere.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 6, 2007
Packers
second round draft pick, running back Brandon Jackson, has a unique
opportunity as a rookie. The opportunity to start in the backfield
on opening day is a realistic goal that
Jackson has set for himself. The University of Nebraska football
star chose to enter the NFL draft after his junior season. If he
would have elected to stay in school for his senior season, it is
possible that Jackson could have been a top 10 pick in 2008.
Training camp will give Jackson and Vernand Morency an opportunity
to turn heads and separate themselves from each other. Jackson hopes
to follow in fellow Nebraska standout Ahman Green's footsteps. He
talked about the similarities between the University of Nebraska and
Green Bay.
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There are many questions in the Packers backfield this season. The
only consistency the team has seen besides Brett Favre was William
Henderson and Ahman Green. They are both gone, so Jackson said
through hard work and dedication the opportunity is there for the
taking.
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Jackson finished fifth in the Big 12 in rushing with 70.6 yards per
game and was third in the league in all-purpose yards at a 104.2
average. In league games only, he increased his totals to 94.4
rushing yards per game and 136.4 all-purpose yards per contest,
third in both categories. Jackson had four 100-yard rushing efforts,
led by a career-high 182 yards at Oklahoma State, and gave the
Huskers an added dimension in the passing game with 33 receptions
for 313 yards.
Morency and Jackson will make preseason games more interesting for
fans this season. The stage is theirs. Many question marks surround
both of the young men, but answers will begin rolling in when
training camp begins on July 28.
By Jocko Rader DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 6, 2007
Door County
Baseball League scores from last week were: Egg Harbor 5 to 4
over Baileys Harbor, Kolberg 6 to 5 over Maplewood in extra
innings, West Jacksonport 14 to 13 over Sister Bay in extra
innings and Institute 9 to 3 over Washington Island.
Hitting stars of the week as follows: Scott Price, Justin
Haertel and Marshall Larson with two for Baileys Harbor, Jason
Fuller, Jake Junion two for Egg Harbor and Cody Bauer had three
for the Harbor. Steve Jilot three for the Ports, and Danny
Hanson, Stuart Larsen,
Mike Stoneman, Cody Liest two for the Ports. Sister Bay's entire
ball club had two or more hits. That's the first time I've seen
that in my many years of covering the DCBL. Ryan Johnson three,
along with the old pro Jim Laughlin, two for Adam Biwer,
Evan Schell, Cody Johnson, Alex Higginbottom, Charlie
Schell, Matt Higginbottom, and Paul Nelson. Mickey Lee had two
for Maplewood along with John Price and Jeff Sperber, however
Jason Shimon came in a career high four. Travis Leroy three for
the Braves, along with Bob Tenor and Gregg Klaubaugh. Two for
Derek Ray, Two for Matt Grandy of the Island team, and two for
the Cubs, Scott Babcock and Jason Ennis, who moved from third to
the outfield this last week.
make the playoffs. My pick is a coin tosser, but I will go with
the Cubs to win at home. Kolberg at West Jacksonport on
Sunday. Both teams are now six and two and in the race for the
league crown. After Sunday, one will fall and I will go with
the Ports to win at home. Jilot is having his troubles on the
mound this year and young Chris Wery is having a hard time
getting past six innings. This could be a slugfest, so I am
going with West Jacksonport to win 10 to 9. For the Sister Bay
at Maplewood match up, I don't think the Mets can relax here, as
even the (1-7) Bayites can hit the ball. First game 6 to 5
Maplewood. The Mets are committing too many errors in the
infield in the games I have seen them. My pick will be the
Mets, but watch out here for a upset as they could of knocked
off Jacksonport last week. Baileys Harbor must re-group after
losing last week as they head to the ever dangerous Island. The
Islanders are a different team at home or is it the visiting
team parties two much the night before. That could be as I
have heard of some wild stories from the visiting teams. I have
to stick with the Harbor team to win but am holding my breath,
as the Islanders like nothing better than to knock off the
fearless predictor and this goes thirty or more years back when
they made me eat my words. By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 5, 2007
Green Bay Packers training camp begins in three weeks and there are a number of
positions up for grabs. The kicker position is one that many people
will be dialed in on throughout the pre season. Green Bay drafted
Mason Crosby in the sixth round of this year's draft from the
University of Colorado. He will be trying to unseat incumbent Dave
Rayner.The second year Packer player did not help his cause by missing three field goals in the last two games of the 2006 season. Rayner is known for his big leg. The same can be said of Mason Crosby. The rookie is looking forward to the friendly competition.
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His all time long field goal is 57 yards at Iowa State. During Crosby's junior season, four of his five 50+ yard kicks were away from Colorado. He believes that proves the point that he is not just a good kicker because he was in high altitudes.
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Crosby is used to competing for a position. In his freshman year of college, there were two scholarship kickers and he beat out his competition.
The kicker race is sure to be an exciting battle to follow throughout the summer and fall.
By Karen Klement DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 4, 2007
There are some unwritten rules when you play a game of golf and instead of hearing it from the course ranger, Head Golf Professional at Maxwelton Braes Jason Daubner encourages everyone to be up to par with them before you tee off. Daubner says he is trying to get
more people out on the course but hopes they all know about the
proper etiquette and common courtesy one should follow before taking
that first swing. No matter young or old, all golfers should be
courteous to others and that includes watching groups in front and
behind you. (Audio Here)
Daubner says 18 holes of golf should take four hours to play, with nine holes taking half that time. He says you can only go as fast as the group in front of you and that's why he encourages golfers pay attention to groups ahead and behind you.
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Beginners have a lot to learn before heading out on the course for their first time and aside from chipping, pitching and putting, they need to remember common courtesy to others. Daubner talked about other things all golfers should be doing.
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As far as ideal times of the day to golf, Daubner says beginners usually tee off in the early evening and he added that nine holes is usually enough for amateur golfer. Daubner says it can be very frustrating for people who expect to go out for a game of golf, only for it to be postponed because the group ahead is taking too long.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 3, 2007
Ron Greisen joined me last night on the Sports Page on 104.1 FM WRLU. Ron is the proud father of two professional football players that graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School.
Chris Greisen is playing in his first playoff game as a starting quarterback this weekend. The Georgia Force play on ESPN 2 Sunday at 6:00 p.m. They are the number two seed and play at home against the Philadelphia Soul.
Nick Greisen will start training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a couple weeks and is competing for the starting outside linebacker or "mike" linebacker position. The younger of the two boys will play at Lambeau Field on Thursday, August 23.
Ron Greisen talked a lot about the success his boys are having at the professional level. He also mentioned that he knew in high school that they were going to be special athletes.
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Mary Greisen also played a huge roll in the athletic development of the boys. She used to bat left handed so that is why Chris is a lefty batter. Ron said mom would also play catch and pitch to Chris and Nick when they were younger.
There are many similarities between the Greisen boys; however, Ron said there are some major differences too.
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Chris Greisen set the AFL single season touchdown record with 117 this year. His first playoff game as a starter will be on television on ESPN 2, Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 3, 2007
Jordan Demmin was the winning pitcher for Algoma Motors in Sturgeon Bay Minor League ball last night. The win gives the team a one game lead in the league standings. They beat Econo Foods 8-3.
Haley Taylor belted two in the park homeruns for PBI in a 16-5 win over the Optimists. Ashley Wery was the winning pitcher. Abby Doucette hit a double in the game.
Paige Kramer was the winning pitcher for Associated Bank in a 15-6 game. Carolyn Mickey, Jackie Herlache and Ashley Kinnard all hit doubles. The win keeps the bank one game back of the league lead at 9-3.
In Sturgeon Bay Major League softball last night, Rachel Andres provided the lift for Albert’s Plastering that broke a tie for first place. The team toped WS Packaging 4-1 and sits at 11-1 on the season. Jackie Hilbert and Rachel Andres each recorded a hit.
Holly LaPlant managed to smash three hits in a 5-4 game that went to Nebel construction. Brooke Everard also had three hits for Cut Hut in the loss. Megan Hawkey also hit a double.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
July 2, 2007
The Door County Baseball League standings were turned inside out again yesterday. Baileys Harbor had a one game lead on two other teams but a 5-4 loss to Egg Harbor changed that this weekend. It was the second loss of the season for the A's and they are now tied with West Jacksonport and Kolberg. Egg Harbor picked up instant offense from Robbie Schartner to leadoff the eighth inning with a homerun. The home team moves to (4-4) on the summer and in striking distance once again. Cody Bauer had a nice day at the plate as well with a double and two singles.
West Jacksonport out slugged Sister Bay 14-13. Dave Jilot scored four runs for the Ports and Stewart Larson drove in the eventual game winning RBI's. The Bays received a nice performance from Ryan Johnson who had three hits and three RBIs.
Kolberg was also a one-run winner over Maplewood 6-5. Derek Ray homered and hit a two-out double in the bottom of the 10th to clinch the extra innings win. Greg Klaubauf and Bob Tenor had three hit days. Jason Shimon one upped them and smashed four hits for Maplewood. The Mets are now (4-4).
Washington Island could not string consecutive wins together and fell 9-3 to Institute. Craig Gunnlaugsson homered for the Islanders who fall to (1-7). The Cubs picked up a boost from Danny Allen. He hit a three-run double to propel Institute to their fourth win of the season.