BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Babe Truth]

. . . the experience level of the La Crosse team is something that can't be ignored.  Their "core" group of players consists of mainly juniors and seniors, with Cefalu (Sophomore) being the only underclassman in the everyday line-up.

And funny thing, Mr Clutch Cefalu is leading the team in RBIs - from the leadoff spot. That's a good indication of how their balanced offense has had the bottom of the order getting on base. 

And speaking of experience - it might help that they've already played 4 games on that field. They nearly split with last year's WW team that was 23-2 at home, winning one and losing the next 1-0 in 13 inn.  Scray shut down a team that won 37 games with, get this -- 11ip-5h-0w-0runs. SS Geary was outstanding, error-free in the series. I wouldn't worry about the team D. on that carpet and their outfield can run with anyone.

[Babe Truth]

The All-WIAC team just came out with 20 on the list.
http://www.wiacsports.com/news/2012/5/15/BB_0515120456.aspx

The biggest surprise might be the 3-headed Position Player of the Year:
Jay Fanta, Marty Herum and Jared Fon.

Tough love for other Freshmen as the deserving Gangestad and Polcyn were passed over. Those who did not give UWL's catcher Zach Harazin any recognition must not have been paying attention when he was behind the plate and calling the games.

[bulk19]

Congrats to the Eagles on a fine season this year, especially to this year's seniors who, after their freshman season, stuck around and raised money to keep the program afloat after it was cut from the UWL athletics program after that 2009 season...

[cubs]

2013 Pointer Lineup Just for fun. Of course I'm dreaming a little.

1.  Dan Douglas SS
2.  Andrew Eichstadt  2B
3.  Kyle McCugh  3B
4.  Sean Gerber 1B
5.  Ryan Schilter C
6.  Casey Barnes CF
7.  Jimmy Coady  RF
8.  Cody Hanke DH
9.  Clay Giese LF

Sounds like McHugh is heading to either North Dakota State or a school in New Jersey after using up his two years of eligibility at the JUCO level...

[ShineTime]

Another kick in the nuts being a Pointer fan.  Why can't Point have happen what St. Thomas did having Maher and Thomas both come from JUCO to lead the Tommies to a national title?

[badgerwarhawk]

Some WIAC athletes playing in the Northwoods League this season.

Wis Rapids Rafters: Skyler Debilizen, Cam Seidl
LaCrosse Loggers: Tim Vertlein, Cole Cefalu
Green Bay Bullfrogs: Matt Roberts

A few other players playing but not listed on the team's roster.

Wisconsin Woodchucks: Mike Mierow, Brooks Braga
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters: Danny Douglas
Lakeshore Chinooks: Tyler Kamps
Eau Claire Express: Ryan Gerber

[cubs]

Former Stevens Point standout Justin Jirschele signs a free agent contract with the Chicago White Sox today.

[badgerwarhawk]

Members of the WARHAWK baseball team are traveling to Europe for a series of games.  Six games will be played in total including the countries of Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungry and Germany. 

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Members of the WARHAWK baseball team are traveling to Europe for a series of games.  Six games will be played in total including the countries of Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungry and Germany.

What Dates? Sounds like a good experience for those players.

[badgerwarhawk]

August 13th - 31st.

[badgerwarhawk]

The WARHAWKS went 6-0 in Europe.  I don't know any details except Marty Herum hit a ball onto the roof of a schoolhouse that one local said he had never seen done before.  Evidently because of the field's ground rules it was a double.

[Just Bill]

I'd like to interrupt this off-season for a big pat on the back for Jordan Zimmermann. A WIAC guy starting an MLB playoff game is indescribably cool no matter who your favorite team is. He's got Nattitude.

http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121007&content_id=39565220&vkey=news_was&c_id=was

[Buckeye21]

While surfing the net the other day I ran across this little video & story. It looks like  some of Zimmermann's old teammates went down to St. Louis to see him play.
You people in Wisconsin may enjoy this.

http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/index.jsp#contentId=39632194

[cubs]

Thrun, Frombach, and Schossler I assume?

[tomt4525]

Thrun, Frombach, and Schossler I assume?

Schlosser....but yes that would be correct.