SOFTBALL
Special Olympics: ‘An awesome weekend’
Athletes from all over the state overcame obstacles and put some common misconceptions to rest when the Special Olympics Minnesota Fall Games took over south Washington County this past weekend.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , August 21, 2012
Swinging for the fences: Wiffle ball tournament gives all kids a chance to play ball
The first-ever Big Wiff wiffle ball tournament, sponsored by Popsicle, will take place in south Washington County and eight other Miracle League fields throughout Minnesota on Saturday, Aug. 18.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , August 15, 2012
East Ridge softball: Trollen finds hidden talent
East Ridge softball player has 10th best score in national Pitch, Hit and Run contest.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , July 02, 2012
New Life Academy softball: Reloaded Eagles finish fourth in state
Despite fielding a roster with no seniors and starting nine players at new positions, the New Life Academy softball team brought home hardware from the state tournament for a sixth straight year.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , June 12, 2012
All heart: Despite health scare, Larson finishes 15th season coaching the Thunderbolts
Denny Larson had heart surgery a year ago, but that didn’t stop him from coaching the south Washington Thunderbolts adapted soccer and softball teams this past season – leading the latter to the state tournament last week.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , June 08, 2012
Adapted softball: Thunderbolts take fourth at state
In their 12th state appearance, but first since 2007, the Thunderbolts adapted softball team finished in fourth-place last Saturday.
By Sada Reed , June 05, 2012
New Life Academy softball: Ramey state Coach of the Year
For leading a whole new lineup to the state tournament, New Life Academy head softball coach Mick Ramey was selected as the Minnesota Coach of the Year for Class A last week.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , June 05, 2012
East Ridge softball: Raptors top Tartan, but season ends against Stillwater
The youthful East Ridge girls softball team took care of Tartan, but couldn’t overcome Stillwater as the Raptors’ 2012 season came to an end in the second round of the playoffs.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , May 31, 2012
Park softball: Wolfpack falls to Lakeville North, season ends
The season came to an end for the youthful Wolfpack softball team last week.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , May 31, 2012
New Life Academy softball: Eagles beat Washburn, make it seven straight
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , May 29, 2012
New Life Academy softball: Eagles soar into section championship
Earlier this season, the New Life Academy softball team won a seventh consecutive conference championship. Today, the Eagles are hoping for a little more seventh heaven.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , May 29, 2012
Same ol' Beks: Former NLA star Rebekah Schmidt flourishes in first year of college ball
Though making a big leap from Class A high school softball, 2011 New Life Academy graduate Rebekah Schmidt also found success in her first year of college for the Division I Drake Bulldogs.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , May 25, 2012
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