Center Republican Sports
Bringing it all together at state
If you asked Washburn American Legion coach Kip Erickson if he prefers to be lucky or good, the veteran coach doesn’t settle for one or the other.
Meet Jeff Rasmussen, dream crusher. The Washburn American Legion outfielder was the man on the spot during the opening round of the Section 7 Tournament Thursday. His late-inning grab deep in the left field corner saved the run from scoring and then his seventh inning RBI clinched the 5-4 walkoff win over Hazen.
Post 12 pounds Bears in regular season finale
Whether Mitch Wachendorf missed baseball is unknown but the Washburn American Legion baseball team missed him.
Batting adjustments seal Bears defeat
Washburn spent five innings helping Hettinger’s defense with hits directly into their gloves. By the sixth inning, however, Post 12 found the gaps en route to an 8-2 victory in the first game of a Section 7 doubleheader Wednesday.
Post 12 losses could mean positives down the road
No one likes to lose. However, the Washburn legion baseball team’s first Section 7 loss last week may force them to take a look at the bigger picture after flying undefeated to begin the season.
Post 12 sneaks by Astros
Cody Durkee does not swing a heavy bat. Instead he relies on his keen eyesight to force pitchers to deliver a near perfect shot. That awareness makes him perfect for the leadoff position in the batting order.
WWCS blows away Bowman in American Legion opener
Over the last few years as the baseball coach for Washburn-Wilton-Center-Stanton, Kip Erickson has seen massive talent come through his program. Three specific players that top his list are Cole Bender, Cody Durkee and Charlie Retterath.
Corps visit proves educational
Col. Robert J. Ruch, the Corps of Engineers Omaha district commander, and other Corps officials met with a group of more than 20 individuals this past Thursday at Indian Hills Resort west of Garrison.
Underdog status hurls Berger to the podium
Going into the Class B State Track and Field Meet for the first time last weekend, Wendlin Berger was overlooked as a strong competitor in the 100-meter hurdles. It’s a status that didn’t seem to bother the Center-Stanton junior as he burst out of the blocks for a preliminary time of 15.93 seconds. It was a shock to the other members of his flight as the 15th seed placed second in his flight.
From C-S track star to soccer striker
Holly Price is a busy young woman. The list of activities the Center-Stanton senior is involved in includes volleyball, dance, student council, yearbook, science club, band and choir. She also just finished giving her co-salutatorian speech last Sunday for her high school graduation.
