LINCOLN REDS
2007 CLASS A STATE RUNNER-UP
DUNLAP FIELD
CAIRO, NEBRASKA
AUGUST 11-12
LINCOLN CARDINALS
2007 CLASS A 3RD PLACE
DUNLAP FIELD
CAIRO, NEBRASKA
AUGUST 11-12
Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame: nominations being accepted, deadline is February 29, 2008
Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 inductees into the Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame. Information about nominating individuals can be found by visiting the Hall of Fame link on the left.
OGALLALA MOOSE LODGE #1624
2007 CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONS
DUNLAP FIELD
CAIRO, NEBRASKA
AUGUST 11-12
CHADRON TITANS SPONSORS MAKE IT HAPPEN
Remember these names:TACO JOHNS OF CHADRON, DONALD'S HOT STUFF PIZZA, AND NEBRASKALAND TIRE CO.If it weren't for these businesses, the Titans would not be allowed to play any of their "three" scheduled home games in Chadron. Without going into detail, the Titans were issued a "Friday closing time" deadline to come up with insurance coverage. The insurance company (name withheld), sensing desparation, gave a quote that exceeded $500. In short, thank you Taco Johns of Chadron, Donald's Hot Stuff Pizza, and Nebraskaland Tire Co. for backing this fine team, enabling the Titans to play their three games on their home field, in front of their home crowd.
The Chadron junior, senior, future Legion players, parents, and fans should keep this all in mind. This year's Titans have paved the way for teams in the future once Legion careers come to an end. They have bridged the gap for ball players to continue well beyond high school. For some reason, the Titans are not welcome to play in Chadron. This is something you'll have to get used to when you're done playing Legion in Chadron. You have no value compared to Legion. The years you've put in, sacraficing for your coach and team will come to an abrupt end once you graduate. Take a minute to think about the four short years you play Legion compared to the thirty-plus years you will have to continue playing town team ball. It's time that the community leaders recognize these opportunities and encourage them instead of discouraging them. To the parents of Legion players: baseball doesn't have to end at Legion or even college. A big thanks goes out to Ty, Charlie, and Jessica for their diligence and vision. NBA Class A rankings
1. Lincoln Dirtbags (LABL)
2. Lincoln Reds (LABL)
3. Kearney Kernels (CNL)
4. Council Bluffs (IA) Bluejays (NABL)
5. Lincoln Diablos (LABL)
6. Crete Diamond-Cats (SNL)
7. Lincoln Cardinals (LABL)
8. Gretna Brewers (NABL)
9. Hastings A-1 Fiberglass Tigers (CNL)
10.Grand Island Mineros (CNL)
Unbeaten in Class A
Council Bluffs (Ia) Bluejays, NABL (6-0)
Lincoln Dirtbags, LABL (10-0)
NBA top batting average Class A (min. 20 AB's)
1. Luke Weedin, Lincoln Mets, LABL .609
2. Juan Ramirez, Hastings A-1 Fiberglass Tigers, CNL .538
3. Marc Brown, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL .520
4. Jeremy Cox, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL .500
4. Chase Osborn, Lincoln Reds, LABL .500
5. Kyle Kamler, Lincoln Mets, LABL .476
6. Nate Bruner, Kearney Kernels, CNL .458
7. Brad Palu, Kearney Kernels, CNL .435
8. Brett Curran, Lincoln Mets, LABL .429
9. Chad Grossnicklaus, Lincoln Reds, LABL .417
9. Michael Uhland, Lincoln Giants, LABL .417
10.Tyler Gossart, Lincoln Reds, LABL .400
10.Greg Richey, Kearney Kernels, CNL .400
NBA top 10 ERA Class A (min. 15 IP)
1. Marc Brown, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL 0.56
2. Jeremy Fries, Lincoln Dirtbags, LABL 1.00
3. Nick Abegglen, Kearney Kernels, CNL 1.06
4. Mike Randoni, Hastings A-1 Fiberglass Tigers, CNL 1.20
5. Kevin Hanley, Lincoln Diablos, LABL 1.44
6. Xavier Waller, Lincoln Reds, LABL 2.35
7. Dave Gillan, Lincoln Mets, LABL 2.74
8. Bryan Salonis, Gretna Brewers, NABL 2.84
9. Brandon Hesser, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL 2.86
10.Adam Williamson, Lincoln Mets, LABL 3.43
NBA Class B rankings
1. Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624 (PVL)
2. Wakefield (CCL)
3. Haxtun (CO) Bombers (HPL)
4. Chadron Titans (GHPL)
5. Yutan Pilots (DCBL)
6. Cairo Camels (CNL)
7. Nebraska Yankees (28+) (LSBL)
8. Sidney Clausen Bros. 'Headin Home' (HPL)
9. Lincoln (28+) Bombers (LSBL)
10.Nebraska City Riverhawks (SNL)
Unbeaten in Class B
Chadron Titans, GSHL (10-0)
Haxtun (CO) Bombers, HPL (5-0)
Nebraska (Lincoln) Yankees 28+, LSBL (8-0)
Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624, PVL (11-0)
Wakefield, CCL (15-0)
NBA top 10 batting average Class B (min. 20 AB's)
1. Eric Bissonette, Chadron Titans, GSHL .722
2. Adam Carlson, O'Neill, CCL .625
3. Ty Bissonette, Chadron Titans, GSHL .605
4. Tanner Soderberg, Wakefield, CCL .600
5. Adam Walkenhorst, Wakefield, CCL .583
6. Colter Clarke, Wakefield, CCL .581
7. Darrin Schultz, Imperial Crush, HPL .577
8. Matt Brodrick, Chadron Titans, GSHL .560
9. Luke Henderson, Wakefield, CCL ..556
10.Brandon Wiebelhaus, Wakefield, CCL .553
NBA top 10 ERA Class B (min. 15 IP)
1. Ty Bissonette, Chadron Titans, GSHL 0.00
1. Peyton Lewis, Yutan Pilots, DCBL 0.00
1. Frank Stidd, Nebraska City Riverhawks, SNL 0.00
2. Colter Clarke, Wakefield, CCL 1.08
3. Paul Anderson, Chadron Titans, GSHL 1.12
3. Riley Chandler, Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624, PVL 1.12
4. Zach Weiss, Newcastle A's, CCL 1.62
5. Tyler Gorecki, Cairo Camels, CNL 2.28
6. Robbie Mcewen, Pleasant Dale White Sox, LABL 2.61
7. Seth Grant, Chadron Titans, GSHL 2.81
8. Sean Curtis, Tekamah-Oakland, DCBL 3.10
9. Codey Ertz, O'neill, CCL 3.12
10.Luke Woster, Yutan Pilots, CCL 3.18
Class A towns have populations of at least 8,000. The following towns do not have teams: Beatrice (12,510), Columbus (20,971), Fremont (25,174), Norfolk (23,516), South Sioux City (11,925), and York (8,081). These are the only Class A towns that do not have teams. Any reasons why? We'd like to know.
Syracuse Adult Baseball Gets Fundraising Boost
by Kirt Manion, Journal-Democrat, April 8, 2008
A newly-formed men’s adult baseball team in Syracuse got a big lift in the form of a donation from the family of Tyler Clabo last week. Clabo, who played with the Syracuse American Legion program, was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on April 11, 2006. Since then, the Clabo family has set up scholarships in honor of Tyler at Syracuse-Dunbar-Aovca High School. Sam Haag, Tyler’s mom, said she saw last week’s story on the Syracuse baseball team and was moved to donate some of Tyler’s memorial fund to the effort. It’s something Tyler would have wanted. “My son had played baseball in Syracuse since he was five years old,” Haag said, adding that Tyler would have played baseball all year long if that would have been possible. The summer prior to Tyler’s death represented his last year of eligibility in the Legion program and Haag said Tyler spoke of his wish that some other program be available to former Legion players outside of slow pitch softball. “He would have loved it and I know he would have been a part of it if he was still alive,” Haag said. Haag said contributing to the adult baseball team is a good way to honor her son. “It makes me feel good to do something in his name,” Haag said. An exact donation amount hasn’t been finalized, but Haag said she hopes to contribute $250 to the Syracuse adult baseball team. Ben Steele, who is organizing the baseball team, said the donation is very much welcomed and said that the players on this year’s adult team will honor Tyler’s memory by wearing his initials or Legion jersey number on their jerseys. “I want to show how much we appreciate that,” Steele said. Tyler Clabo was the son of Sam and Russ Haag and Randy Clabo.
HARTINGTON BANKERS
2007 CLASS B STATE RUNNER-UP
DUNLAP FIELD
CAIRO, NEBRASKA
AUGUST 11-12
LAWLOR POLECATS
2007 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS
DUNLAP FIELD
CAIRO, NEBRASKA
AUGUST 11-12
HASTINGS A1 FIBERGLASS TIGERS
2007 CLASS A 4TH PLACE
DUNLAP FIELD
CAIRO, NEBRASKA
AUGUST 11-12
Second-ranked Wakefield's Coulter Clark (currently ranked second in the state with a .733 batting average) watching the pitch as he leads off second base. Wakefield beat the Newcastle A's 13-3 and leads the Cedar County League with a 5-0 record.
Imperial Crush's Scott Way rounds third base and gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Marc Mroczek after Way's
homerun Sunday, June 29, in action in Imperial against Sidney.
Fourth of July action: Tekamah-Oakland hosting the Lincoln Reds. Tekamah-Oakland's Matt Hovendick & Pete Casarotto check out play while waiting to bat.
Shannon McCartney crosses home to add to Sidney Clausen Bros. lead against Kimball.
ANOTHER CRAZY WEEK. TOP TEAMS STUMBLE.
Class A #1 Lincoln Dirtbags #2 Lincoln Reds, Class B #1 Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624 #2 Wakefield suffer losses. More upsets below.
The Lincoln Giants of the Lincoln Adult Baseball League posted the two biggest upset wins yet this season. Last week the Giants knocked off the top ranked Lincoln Dirtbags 11-10. This week they continued their tear by stopping Class A second ranked Lincoln Reds 13-9.
Class A fifth ranked Lincoln Diablos were upset by unranked Class B Pleasant Dale White Sox 9-7.
A Class B interleague matchup between defending state champions Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624 (Platte Valley League) and the Cairo Camels (Central Nebraska League) saw Cairo hand top ranked Ogallala their first loss in two years 7-1.
Sidney Clausen Bros. 'Headin Home' ranked 8th in Class B upset third ranked Haxtun (CO) Bombers 5-4 in High Plains League action in Colorado.
In the Lincoln Adult Baseball League, unranked Lincoln Giants upended the Lincoln Dirtbags, ranked #1 in Class A, 11-10.
Unranked Hartington/Fordyce beat Wakefield, ranked second in Class B, 13-8 in the Cedar County League tournament semifinals.
Unranked in Class B, Hickman won a showdown against Southeast Nebraska League rival Crete, ranked 6th in Class A, 6-5 in 10 innings.
Playoffs
Southeast Nebraska League:
The Crete Diamond-Cats had a late inning rally to erase a one-run lead by Nebraska City and went on to win the SNL tournament championship 3-1. In the semi's, Nebraska City beat Hickman 10-0 and Crete beat the Syracuse Rockets 3-1.
Dodge County League:
In the first round of DCBL tournament, fifth ranked Yutan Pilots beat the Tekamah-Oakland Renegades 8-2. Yutan faces the Dodge Diamondbacks in the semi finals. The other semifinal game is the Arlington Spartans vs. the West Point Bombers, the no. 1 seed in the DCBL.
Yutan escapes Dodge 3-2, meets #1 seed West Point in DCBL finals.
Yutan tops West Point 5-3 to claim the DCBL league championship crown.
State Championship
(Game 8) Sun. Aug. 17, 2pm
Wakefield 6
Yutan 4
2008 State Champions
CLASS A - LINCOLN DIRTBAGS
CLASS B - WAKEFIELD
CLASS A MVP - Jeremy Fries, Lincoln Dirtbags
CLASS B MVP - Max Greve, Wakefield
2008 Class B 4th
Chadron
CLASS B
2008 Class B 3rd
Hartington-Fordyce
2008 Class B State Champions
Wakefield
2008 Class B Runner-up
Yutan
CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: YUTAN VS. WAKEFIELD
Available to order: NBA t-shirts (black), sizes L,XL,2XL; Class B State Tournament t-shirts (white), sizes M,L,XL,2XL. Call 402-560-5709 to order. $11 per shirt or 2 for $20. Expect a 1-week delivery time. There is a limited supply remaining.
2008 Nebraska Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Players Ray Novak, Omaha. Ray was a pitcher and first baseman at UNL who was active in the Nebraska Independent League.
Don Brown, Omaha. Don now lives at Lake In the Hills, Illinois and was an All American at UNL who hit for an average of .446 his senior year.
Dennis Beckmann, Bellevue. Dennis was an infielder at Garland and West Point who was a member of several State Championship teams.
Gary Neibauer, Scottsbulff. Gary had a Major League career with Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Managers Bob Steinkamp, Beatrice. Bob is the long time successful leader of the Beatrice Bruins.
Bill Beebe, Stromsburg. Bill was a strong supporter of the Central Nebraska League and Manager at Stromsburg.
Umpire Bill Kinnamon, Lincoln. Bill was a catcher for UNL who played with the Sandy's semi-pro team out of Lincoln but also worked many years as an American League Umpire and who was behind the plate when Roger Maris hit home run #61.
Medal of Honor Bernard Becker family, St. Helena. Bernard and his 6 sons all played for the St. Helena Saints at the turn of the 20th century. The reputations of brothers Marcus (Mike), Rudolph (Puddy), and Bruno (Chalk) in the Cedar County League are still acknowledged today in northeast Nebraska.
Oldtimers Howard Waltman, Crete. Howard was active in the organization and work for 20 years with Crete youth baseball programs.
2008 Class A State Champions
Lincoln Dirtbags
2008 Class A State Runner-up
Kearney Kernels
GETTIN' READY FOR SOME BASEBALL
Baseball season is almost here and leagues are starting to have their spring meetings. Above, the Southeast Nebraska League discusses the 2009 season at TC's Bar & Grill in Syracuse. The SNL grows to 9 this year with new teams from Ashland and Plattsmouth. The Lincoln Bombers (25+) and Lincoln Rangers (25+) joined the SNL this year as well.
Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Tournament
Sidney, Nebraska
Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24
CASH PAYOUTS FOR 1ST, 2ND , AND 3RD PLACE TEAMS
for more information and to register, contact tournament director:
Brandon Sykora, 218-521-0302
Get away for the weekend and play some hardball!
PRESEASON TOURNEY IN YUTAN-1 SPOT OPEN
Call now to reserve the last open seat in the Yutan pre-season tourney.
402-719-6636: Luke Woster
Tournament is April 24-26.
Ten people were inducted into the Nebraska Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame on March 22, 2009 in Garland, Ne. Photos of the induction ceremonies and banquet are on the "Photo Album" page.
Brothers Lou, Terry, and Bob Waltman accept the induction of their father, Howard, into the Hall of Fame. President Bob Prokop gives the award.
Pre-season games are officially underway. Last week, the Nebraska (Lincoln) Braves, newcomers to the Lincoln Adult Baseball League tied tied the U. of Nebraska Huskers club team 3-3. Last Sunday, the Lincoln Bombers of the Southeast Nebraska League overcame an 8-3 deficit late in the game and held on to beat the Braves 10-9 in Hickman. Pictured is the Braves' Colby Conover after blasting a 6th inning shot over right field.
Opening Day LABL: Lincoln Dons 5 Pleasant Dale 3
Lincoln Mets' Chambers stymies defending Class A state champs, Lincoln Dirtbags, recording 12 K's in Mets 4-3 victory last week.
NBA affiliation fees and insurance fees are due by May 15. You can pay online with a credit card. The forms are on the right site for online payment. You can pay the affiliation fee and insurance fee separately or all at once. District and state bids will be available after all fees are collected.
McCool Jct. York County defeats Grand Island 2-0 in one of Nebraska's best kept secrets, Northside Park in McCool Junction.
Haxtun crowned champs at Sidney's Memorial Weekend Invite
Haxtun rolled to claim the 1st annual championship in Sidney with a 4-0 record. Scottsbluff Valley Bruins were runner-up with a 2-2 record. Sidney and Granite/Custer ended the tournament at 1-3. Scores and pictures coming soon.
CALL IN SPORTS SCORES TO THE OMAHA WORLD HERALD.
I was taking care of calling in the scores the past two years but due to the influx of teams, it has become a huge chore. From now on, the winning team needs to call in the score. When you call, announce that you are calling in a score for the Nebraska Baseball Association and tell them the name of the league you play in. Then give the score. The OWH number to call is 402-444-1201. The toll free number is 800-284-6397 ext. 1201. Program the number into your phone.
Class A State Rankings
1. Lincoln Diablos
2. Crete Diamond-Cats
3. Kearney Kernels
4. McCool Jct.-York Co. Knights
5. Omaha Red Sox
6. Council Bluffs Bluejays
7. Lincoln Reds
8. Lincoln Dirtbags
9. Scottsbluff
10. Lincoln Mets
Class A State Championships: Memorial Field, Kearney Aug. 14-16
Class B State Championships: Eaton Field, Wakefield Aug. 14-16
Class B state tournament games broadcast live on KTCH 104.9 FM-1590 AM in Wayne.
August 1st is the deadline to submit nominations for Umpire of the Year. If you know someone deserving of this award, take the time to send in a nomination. For more information, visit the "Umpire of the Year" link on the left.
CLASS B CHADRON HIGHLIGHTS
(Championship)
Chadron taken to limit against Custer, pulls out victory 6-4. Chadron earns repeat trip to state.
(Consolation finals)
Custer avenges loss to Rushville 7-5, sets up championship game against host Chadron.
(Consolation first round)
Custer over Sundance 15-5, advances to consolation finals.
(Championship bracket finals)
Chadron takes it to Rushville 15-4.
(Semifinals)
Chadron over Sundance 14-0.
Rushville stops Custer 5-1.
CLASS B IMPERIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Championship)
Haxtun gets by Imperial 6-3 to earn second straight trip to state.
(Pool Play)
Haxtun over Sidney 11-3. Championship game vs. host Imperial.
(Pool Play)
An unfortunate accident, Sidney pitcher breaks arm during the game in 3-1 Imperial victory.
CLASS B GIBBON HIGHLIGHTS
(Championship)
Kearney goes up early 6-0 with the help of a Walker grand slam. Grand Island chips away and sends the game into extra innings. Grand Island comes away with the victory in ten innings 10-7. Sets up final game slated for 8:00pm tomorrow. Winner take all Monday night in Gibbon.
(Consolation finals)
Grand Island beats Hastings again 6-1, in championship with Kearney.
(Consolation first round)
Hastings over Lexington 7-6. Lexington eliminated, Hastings in rematch with Grand Island in consolation finals.
(Championship bracket finals)
Kearney comes from behind to beat Grand Island 8-7, advances to finals.
(Semifinals)
Kearney 10-0 over Lexington, advances to championship bracket finals.
Grand Island blanks Hastings 3-0.
CLASS A ALLIANCE HIGHLIGHTS
(Game 2 in best of three series)
Scottsbluff downs Alliance 10-3 to secure the Alliance district and advance to the Class A state tournament.
(Game 1 in best of three series)
Alliance surrenders 4-2 lead. Scottsbluff mercy's the Steam 19-6, is 1-0 in the series.
CLASS A LINCOLN HIGHLIGHTS
(Consolation championship)
Reds top Crete 7-1. Gossart goes the nine for the win. Next stop is in Kearney at the state tournament.
(Consolation third round)
Reds post third consolation round victory with win over McCool Jct. 15-5. Waller goes the distance. Osborne goes 4-5 with 2 doubles and a triple. Last game is against Nebraska #2 ranked Crete in the consolation finals. Winner of the game goes to state.
(Championship)
Diablos end Crete win streak, capture championship 4-1. Kevin Hanley went the distance for the Diablos. Crete doubled up the Diablos on hits 8 to 4, but had four errors. Diablos head to state. Crete drops to the finals of the consolation bracket for one more shot. Their next game is Friday at 7:30pm against the Thursday night winner between the Reds and McCool Jct.
(Consolation second round)
McCool Jct. stops defending state champs, Dirtbags, 6-3. Bunyard goes the distance recording one earned run. Meet the Reds in the third round on Thursday at 7:30pm.
Reds keep hopes alive with second consolation bracket win by sending the Mets home with a 11-2 win.
(Semifinals)
Crete moves to 18-0 with come-from-behind victory and sends the Dirtbags to the consolation bracket. Next game is the district championship against Nebraska's top ranked Lincoln Diablos who are 19-2.
Diablos mercy the Mets in the Sunday nightcap 15-0, set stage for Nebraska #1 vs. #2 in district finals Wednesday night at 7:30pm.
(Consolation)
Reds mercy the Dodgers, have long fight ahead through the consolation bracket where all four teams are ranked in Nebraska's top 10. Next game is against the Mets Monday night at 7:30pm.
McCool's Schultz hits grandslam, ousts the Dons 10-1. Next for McCool are the Dirtbags Tuesday night at 7:30pm.
(Quarter Finals)
Nebraska #2 ranked Crete stops Lincoln Dodgers 12-2, face defending Class A state champions and Nebraska #8 ranked Lincoln Dirtbags Sunday at 5:00pm.
Lincoln Dirtbags avenge an earlier loss to Nebraska #7 ranked Lincoln Reds. The Reds thumped the Dirtbags last week in the LABL league championship game 11-3. This time it was the Dirtbags 14-4.
The first upset of the tournament goes to the Lincoln Mets, ranked #10. They knocked off Nebraska #4 ranked McCool Jct.-York County 6-5. Mets stopped McCool threat in the bottom of the 9th when they had one out with bases loaded. Mets' next stop is to knock off Nebraska top ranked Lincoln Diablos Sunday at 8:00pm.
Nebraska #1 ranked Lincoln Diablos end 2-game skid with 6-2 win over the Lincoln Dons. Last week the Diablos were knocked out of the LABL league tournament with back-to-back losses to the Reds and Dirtbags.
(Elimination Round)
Lincoln Bluejays blow 9th inning lead with three errors. Dodgers come from behind to win and face Nebraska #2 ranked Crete on Saturday at 11am. Bluejays eliminated.
Norcik, Uhland two-hit the Braves, Dons roll 9-1. Braves eliminated. Dons meet Nebraska's top ranked team, Diablos, in quarterfinal matchup Saturday night at 8pm.
**Lincoln district narrowed to eight teams, six of which are ranked in Nebraska's top ten: #1 Lincoln Diablos, #2 Crete, #4 McCool Jct.-York County, #7 Lincoln Reds, #8 Lincoln Dirtbags, #10 Lincoln Mets. Dirtbags-Reds at 2pm, McCool-Mets at 5pm. Saturday and Sunday: all day pass is $2.00. Games you don't want to miss.
CLASS B ASHLAND HIGHLIGHTS
(District Championship)
Plattsmouth jumps to early lead but Yutan ties game 4-4 in the 8th. In the 9th, a wild pitch hits the plate and bounces over the backstop. Yutan runner on second awarded two bases on the play. Game over. Yutan beats Plattsmouth 5-4. Yutan's next stop is Wakefield.
(Consolation finals)
Plattsmouth scores four in top of ninth, holds on to beat Gretna 10-8. Plays Yutan next in district championship.
(Consolation third round)
Plattsmouth over league rival, Hickman, 7-2. Advances to consolation bracket finals against Gretna.
(Winner's bracket championship)
Yutan loads up, blasts Gretna 25-1. Yutan breaks all-class playoff records set in 2007 with the win for most points scored and margin of victory.
(Consolation second round)
Plattsmouth stays alive, advances to third round with win over Ashland.
Hickman upsets Nebraska City 7-2, meets Plattsmouth in third round.
(Semifinals)
Gretna doesn't hesitate this time, blasts Hickman 16-1. Next battle is against Yutan in the finals of the championship bracket.
Yutan pulls out victory against against Plattsmouth 6-2 and advance to district championship bracket game against Gretna Wednesday night at 7:30pm.
(Consolation)
Ashland avenges another Southeast League foe and advances in the consolation bracket. Syracuse swept Ashland in league play but it was Ashland coming away with the victory when it counted 10-7. Ashland will have their hands full with Plattsmouth as they lost to Yutan Sunday in the semifinals 6-2.
Down 8-0, Nebraska City finds a way to pull out a victory by beating the Lincoln Bombers in a slugfest 14-13. Nebraska City faces Hickman Tuesday night at 7:30pm. The two teams split earlier this season.
(Quarter Finals)
Nebraska #5 ranked Gretna survives Ashland upset bid in 11 innings, 7-6. Gretna faces Hickman Sunday at 5:00pm.
Hickman turns table on Syracuse after getting swept in regular season. Hickman wins 5-2.
Nebraska #6 ranked Plattsmouth stops Lincoln Bombers 6-2, face #3 ranked Yutan in semi-finals Sunday at 8:00pm.
Nebraska #3 ranked Yutan mercy-runs Nebraska City 17-3.
(Elimination Round)
Ashland pitching strong, bats alive as they oust Hamburg 12-2. Next up is #1 seed, Gretna, who is ranked #5 in Nebraska. Game time is 11am on Saturday. Hamburg eliminated.
Lincoln Bombers' Morse goes the distance, outlasts longtime interleague foe Lincoln Logs late inning surge, 8-6. Logs out, Bombers advance to meet #3 seed and Nebraska's #6 ranked team, Plattsmouth, Saturday at 5:00pm.
Nebraska City reliever, Ferguson, shuts down Pleasant Dale bats. Nebraska #8 ranked NC moves on with 6-4 win. Pleasant Dale eliminated. NC meets Nebraska #3 ranked Yutan in quarterfinal showdown Saturday night at 8pm. SNL vs. DCBL. Don't miss this game.
**Four top 10 teams in Nebraska play Saturday: Yutan, Gretna, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City.
CLASS B CAIRO HIGHLIGHTS
(Championship)
Cairo will be making a repeat trip to Wakefield for the state tournament in two weeks after downing Scotia 3-0 to win the district finals.
(Consolation)
Scotia sends Aurora packing 7-3, make it to district finals in rematch against Central Nebraka League rival, Cairo.
(Championship bracket finals)
Major upset as Cairo hands #4 ranked Scotia Sandhills an 11-2 loss. Cairo plays the winner of the Scotia Sandhills-Aurora game for the championship on Sunday at 5:30pm. If a second game is needed, it will be played Monday evening.
(Semi-finals)
Cairo hitting stride, wins 10-0 over Aurora.
Friday night game Scotia Sandhills vs. Ord postponed to Saturday due to rain out. Scotia came away with the win 8-1.
(Consolation)
Aurora eliminates Ord in the loser's bracket in wild 24-13 contest. Next up for Aurora is Nebraska #4 ranked Scotia Sandhills in an elimination game.
CLASS A OMAHA HIGHLIGHTS
(Consolation championship)
Braves save best for last in fighting through the consolation, upset Nebraska #5 ranked Red Sox in the finals 3-1 to earn a trip to the state tournament.
(Consolation third round)
Omaha Braves roll through the consolation bracket and end Mariner's season 8-6, advance to consolation finals in hopes of an upset against Nebraska #5 ranked Red Sox. Winner advances to state.
(Championship)
The Council Bluffs Bluejays got revenge against the Omaha Red Sox in a come-from-behind win 7-6 and advance to the state tournament. The Red Sox loss sends them to the Friday finals of the consolation bracket where they will face the winner of the Thursday Mariners-Braves game.
(Consolation second round)
Mariners topple Braves, 11-1, advance to third round and face the Braves.
Omaha Braves pull through to beat the Omaha Giants 11-6. Will face the winner of Mariners-Indians in the third round.
(Semifinals)
Nebraska #5 Red Sox waste no time disposing of the Indians 18-3. Head to district championship against Nebraska #6 ranked Council Bluffs Bluejays.
Bluejays down the Omaha Giants 9-2 to advance to the district finals Wednesday night at 7:30pm.
(Consolation)
Omaha Mariners topple the Bellevue Cubs 17-2, face the Omaha Indians Tuesday night in an elimination game.
(Quarter Finals)
Omaha Indians get past the Omaha Braves 5-2. Nebraska #5 ranked Omaha Red Sox is next for the Indians Sunday at 3:00pm.
Omaha Giants upset Omaha Mariners 5-2 to set up game against Nebraska #6 ranked Council Bluffs Bluejays Sunday night at 6:00pm.
Council Bluffs Bluejays mercy the Bellevue Cubs 13-1.
CLASS B WAKEFIELD HIGHLIGHTS
(Consolation finals)
Hartington earns repeat trip to state with win over Stanton 9-3. Next, district championship on the line with Wakefield.
(Consolation third round)
Stanton jumps out to 7-0 lead, holds on for win over O'Neill 11-8. They face Hartington in consolation bracket finals.
(Winner's bracket finals)
Tanner Soderberg has three hits in Wakefield's 12-2 win over Hartington. Wakefield advances to the district finals. Hartington will face the winner of the O'Neill-Stanton game that's played Thursday night.
(Consolation second round)
O'Neill scores three in the bottom of the 8th and holds on to beat Pierce 6-4.
Stanton's Oestrich throws 2-hit gem, records 17 k's in 11-1 win over Newcastle. Jason Maclousky records one of Newcastle's hits, getting Newcastle's lone RBI.
(Semifinals)
It takes Hartington 11 innings to beat Stanton 5-4. Face Wakefield in winner's bracket finals.
Wakefield mercy's O'neill 15-2. Next test is Hartington in winner's bracket finals.
(Consolation)
Newcastle wins by forfeit over Tilden, faces Stanton next.
Pierce receives a bye. Will play O'Neill next.
(Quarter Finals)
Stanton gets by Pierce 9-6, faces Hartington Sunday at 5:00pm.
Nebraska #7 ranked Wakefield mercy's Newcastle 11-1. Game played in Newcastle due to scheduling conflict. Wakefield faces O'Neill Sunday at 8:00pm.
O'Neill mercy's Tilden 13-3 to force showdown with Wakefield.
View Class A Omaha district tournament action at historic John Stella Field in Brown Park by going to the "Photo Album" link. (If anyone has photos of district and state tournament action, email them to b64r@neb.rr.com.)
Class A Lincoln district tournament pictures now available in the "Photo Albums"
Class B state tournament teams available. They will be posted as the pictures become available.
Keep the pictures coming!
Class B Cairo District Champions, Cairo Camels, Central Nebraska League
Class A Lincoln District Champions, Lincoln Diablos, Lincoln Adult Baseball League
Class A Omaha District Champions, Council Bluffs Bluejays, Nebraska Adult Baseball League-Omaha
Class A Omaha District Runner Up, Omaha Braves, Nebraska Adult Baseball League-Omaha
Class B Wakefield District Runner Up, Hartington Bankers, Cedar County League
Class B Wakefield District Champions, Wakefield Capitals, Cedar County League
Class A Lincoln District Runner Up, Lincoln Reds, Lincoln Adult Baseball League
Class A Alliance District Champions, Scottsbluff Valley Bruins, High Plains League
Class B Imperial District Champions, Colorado (Haxtun) Bombers, High Plains League
Class A Gibbon District Champions, Kearney Kernels, Central Nebraska League
2009 Class A State Champions: Lincoln Diablos-Lincoln Adult Baseball League
Class A Runner Up: Kearney Kernels-Central Nebraska League
Class A 3rd: Scottsbluff Valley Bruins-High Plains League
Class A 4th: Council Bluffs IA Bluejays-Nebraska Adult Baseball League-Omaha
2009 Class B State Champions: Hartington Bankers-Cedar County League
Class B Runner Up: Colorado (Haxtun) Bombers-High Plains League
Class B 3rd: Yutan Pilots-Dodge County League
Class B 4th: Chadron Titans-Grasslands-South Hills League
pictures coming soon
FALL BALL
The Nebraska Adult Baseball League in Omaha has a fall league that starts September 13. All games are on Sundays. The season is abbreviated. If you are looking to get on a team or want to enter a team, email Steve Minchow immediately or call 402-480-0300 for more information. The league already has six teams.
2007 Homerun Derby Champion
Corey Peterson
Lawlor Polecats
August 10, 2007 . Dunlap Field . Cairo, Ne
Presenting award is tournament director Ryan Rathke
The NBA needs help in identifying the players, coach, and the year this photo may have been taken. If anyone has information about this photo, please contact the NBA.
Welcome aboard college interns! The NBA has several internship positions in Coaching (head coaches, assistant coaches), Journalism (team journalists, league jounalists, authors), Communications (broadcasting, NBA spokesperson), and Organizational Development (vice president, director of interns, sponsor coordinator, history center coordinator, marketing, advertising, Nebraska Women's Baseball Association (NWBA) commissioner). Contact the NBA for more details.
To gain more exposure for your tournament, be sure to have it advertised on the NBA website. Teams and leagues affiliated with the NBA are eligible to advertise. There is no charge. To have your tournament listed, email the NBA.
NEBRASKA TEAMS LOOKING FOR COACHES
Where there's a coach, there will be a team. Do you want to be a person that makes a difference in your community? If you do, call 402-560-5709 and be on your way to coaching a baseball team for your community's enjoyment for years to come! Players are ready, you just need to make the call.
(AP) January 8, 2007
STORIED CEDAR COUNTY LEAGUE ONLINE
The Cedar County League (CCL) celebrates it's 77th birthday this year and is now aligned with the NBA. Established in 1930, the CCL is Nebraska's oldest league. Current teams participating in the CCL are the Fordyce Flyers, Creighton Bulldogs, and the Newcastle A's. All teams will be competing in Class B. The CCL is looking to add a couple teams to the league and have their eyes on Wakefield, Hartington, and Wayne. All teams have competed in the CCL at one time.
(NBA) December 28, 2006
CLASS C MERGES WITH CLASS B
Anticipating a slower rate of growth in Class C, Nebraska's 28+ division, the NBA's board of directors voted unanimously to postpone Class C for the 2007 season and merge it with Class B. The move will increase competition throughout the state by adding more teams in Class B. Class B teams must be 1) from cities under 8,000 in population, or 2) comprised entirely of players that reach at least 28 years old by the end of the current year.
(AP) December 6, 2006
NBA SEEKS HISTORICAL PHOTOS
The NBA will be adding a scrapbook to the website and visitors will be able to view historical photos about baseball in Nebraska. The NBA is seeking team, individual, and action photos as well as photos of fields of Nebraska baseball diamonds to display. When submitting photos, try to include the name of the team or individual, year or approximate year, league, position, where the photo was taken, and any other relevant information for verification. Be sure to include your name. When submitting photos, use a .jpg format and email to b64r@neb.rr.com. The NBA is seeking any Nebraska amateur/adult, town team, and semi-pro photos ranging from the 1800's through the 1990's.
(AP) November 17, 2006
CENTRAL NEBRASKA ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUE CHARTERS THE NBA
The NBA opened its doors three weeks ago and has its first affiliated league, the Central Nebraska Adult Baseball League (CNABL) based in Grand Island. CNABL president Spencer Larsen also manages the Grand Island Stars, the NBA's charter team, that will compete at the Class A level in 2007. Larsen started the CNABL in the spring of 2006 with teams from Nebraska and Kansas. The CNABL has another team in Grand Island waiting to be announced. According to Larsen, the CNABL is a college-based league. CNABL league play begins in mid-May. The CNABL has a capacity for six teams and will play an assortment of regular season games and inter-league games with other teams in the NBA. Larsen and the CNABL are looking for Class A and B teams to play that are affiliated with the NBA to round off their non-league schedule for 2007.
(AP) November 14, 2007
HASTINGS A1 FIBERGLASS TIGERS CAPTURE CNL TOURNAMENT TITLE
The Hastings Tigers, sponsored by A1 Fiberglass, claimed the Central Nebraska League tournament championship in a best of three series with the Grand Island Outlaws. Earlier in the year, the Outlaws won a 9-7 contest during regular season play. However, it was the Tigers who came out on top in this best-of-three series. Game 1 went to the Tigers 3-2. The Outlaws answered with a 4-3 victory in game two. The Tigers won the rubber match 6-1 to capture the CNL's inaugural tournament championship. The Tigers closed out the season with a 16-7 record that also included a runner-up finish in state regional action at Hasting's Duncan Field and a 4th place finish at the Nebraska State Tournament in Cairo.
(AP) August 13, 2007
OGALLALA OPENS DOOR FOR HARDBALL IN THE WEST, FORMS "HIGH PLAINS ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUE"
Bob Reynolds, manager of 2007 Class B State Champions Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624, announced the formation of the High Plains Adult Baseball League (HPABL) and their entry into the Nebraska Baseball Association beginning in 2008. Baseball after Legion is virtually non-existant in western Nebraska. That is soon to change. Organizational meetings are slated to be held this fall. Communities wanting to form teams need to email inquiries to Bob Reynolds. Like the other leagues in Nebraska, the HPABL is affiliated with the NBA, teams will play a 12-15 game regular season and participate in the State Tournament. With the HPABL being a border league, Colorado teams may possibly comprise a portion of the teams. We'll see in May!
(AP) August 18, 2007
NEBRASKA ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUE COMMITS TO NBA FOR '08
NABL president Steve Minchow announced the league's commitment to the NBA starting in 2008. The NABL, based in Omaha, began in 2005 and will add eight teams to the Class A field and the association's first out-of-state team, the Council Bluffs Blue Jays from Iowa. Other teams in the NABL are: Nebraska Tigers, Gretna Brewers, Omaha Braves, Omaha Red Sox, Bellevue Cubs, Omaha Dodgers, and Gretna Twins. The NABL is affiliated with the National Adult Baseball Association (NABA). NABL teams compete in the Mile High Classic each year, winning the championship in '00 and placing runner-up in '06. Visit the NABL website for more information.
(AP) August 18, 2007
NBA ANNOUNCES NEW TEAMS IN THE STATE ASSOCIATION FOR 2008
New leagues in the state association has drawn new teams that will compete in various leagues in 2008. New teams in Class A thus far will be the Kearney Kernels, managed by Greg Richey. The Kernels will be playing in the Central Nebraska League. Another newcomer to Class A is Beatrice, managed by Pat Marlatt. Beatrice will compete in the Southern State League. In Class B, manager Ryan Rathke announced the Cairo Camels entry into the Central Nebraska League. Other Class B teams include Hickman-Norris, managed by Chad Essink and Crete, organized by Aaron Steffensmeier. Both teams are in the Southern State League. The Southeast Nebraska League has added Nebraska City, managed by Dan Ferguson; Plattsmouth, managed by Tim Winters, and; Auburn, managed by Ryan Thomas. The website will be updated as new teams are announced.
(AP) August 13, 2007
NEBRASKA CITY OFF AND RUNNING WITH SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA LEAGUE
One day after the conclusion of the NBA State Championships, Nebraska City was the second town to announce a new league in the NBA for 2008. Leading the charge in the Southeast Nebraska League (SNL) is former Nebraska City Legion coach Dan Ferguson. Ferguson will also be managing one of the Nebraska City teams. The SNL received word that Plattsmouth will be joining the league in 2008. Plattsmouth will be managed by Tim Winters. The SNL has been corresponding with potentials from Nehawka; Auburn; Syracuse; Tecumseh; Sidney, Ia; Hamburg, Ia, and Rockport, Mo. There is an organizational meeting set up for this month. Teams wanting to field a team in the SNL for 2008 need to email Dan Ferguson or call 402-873-7989.
(AP) August 8, 2007
BEATRICE, CRETE CHARTER THE SOUTHERN STATE LEAGUE
Beatrice' Pat Marlatt stepped up with Crete's Aaron Steffensmeier to form the Southern State League (SSL) that will be affiliated with the NBA next year. The initial planning stages are underway. The SSL and the NBA will be in contact with representatives from Wymore, Fairbury, Seward, and Seneca, Kansas. If there are communities within 75 miles of Beatrice and Crete that are looking to field a team next year, email Pat Marlatt or call 402-228-9332. The SSL is looking to schedule some interleague games with neighboring leagues next year.
