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The Iowa Girls Coaches Association released the 2018 All-District Softball Teams over the weekend.
Locally in Class 1A the following players were named to the Southwest District team:
Exira-EHK: Sophia Peppers, Kealey Nelson.
Coon Rapids-Bayard: Jade Hays, Katelyn Winnett.
Glidden-Ralston: Talia Schon, Avery Schlaback, Hannah Whitver.
CAM: Ericka Stender.
West Harrison: Cassidy Hatcher.
Sidney: Olivia Larsen, Camryn McClintock.
East Mills: Rachel Schafer.
Griswold: Hannah Boucher, Madison Potter, Mateya Peters.
Riverside: Allison Reicks.
Audubon: Gianna Knueven.
Essex: Kelsi Leininger.
Coach of the Year: Kevin Schon, Glidden-Ralston
In Class 2A local players named to the Southwest District were:
IKM-Manning: Peyton Gross, Paige Gaskill, Payton Sporrer.
Logan-Magnolia: Kylan Straight, Megan Wilson.
Treynor: Sydni Huisman, Bella Dingus.
Mount Ayr: Caroline McAlexander, Alyssa Johnson.
Coach of the Year: Joy Gross, IKM-Manning.
In Class 3A local players named to the West District team were:
Atlantic: Alexis Handel, Ally Anderson, Alyssa Derby.
Kuemper Catholic: Kayla Venner.
Creston: Gracie Hagle.
Shenandoah: Logan Hughes.
Red Oak: Chloe Johnson.
In Class 4A Sarah Heilesen of Denison-Schleswig, Ashton Mohr of Lewis Central, Alex Mohr of Denison-Schleswig, Josie Shudak of Lewis Central, and Morgan Schaben of Harlan were named to the West District team.
Full teams for all areas can be found below:
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State All-American running back David Montgomery and three-time All-Big 12 cornerback Brian Peavy were named to the Maxwell Award and Bednarik Award Watch lists, respectively, announced today by the Maxwell Football Club.
Since 1937, the Maxwell Award has been given annually to the nation’s best college football player by the Maxwell Football Club. The organization instituted the Bednarik Award for the best defensive player in the nation in 1995.
Montgomery became the 14th player in school history to crack the 1,000-yard barrier in 2017 when he rushed for 1,146 yards. He ranked third in the Big 12 in rushing yards per game at 88.2.
The Cincinnati, Ohio native was one of the toughest backs to bring down, forcing 109 missed tackles to earn First-Team All-American honors by Pro Football Focus and First-Team All-Big 12 accolades.
Montgomery tallied six 100-yard rushing games and 11 TDs a year ago.
He also proved to be a threat as a pass-catcher, ranking fifth on the team in receptions with 36, the second-best season total by a Cyclone back in school history.
Montgomery will enter his junior year with 1,709 rushing yards, eight 100-yard rushing games, 49 receptions and 425 receiving yards in his career.
A senior from Houston, Texas, Peavy enters his final Iowa State campaign as the active team leader in tackles (232), pass breakups (30) and interceptions (5).
Peavy was a Second-Team All-Big 12 selection in 2017, leading the team in takeaways (4) and ranking third in tackles (88). He also led the team and ranked 25th nationally in fumbles recovered (2).
The lockdown corner, who has 34 career starts, is the NCAA active leader in career passes defended with 35.
Both Montgomery and Peavy have been named to several preseason All-America teams and were honored as preseason All-Big 12 choices by the league’s coaches.
The 2018 State Softball Tournament begins for three classes today with Class 1A, 2A, and 3A playing all or some quarterfinal round games. Class 1A and 2A will play all quarterfinal round games today and two Class 3A will play two quarterfinal round games tonight. We’ll have one of those Class 3A games for you tonight on KJAN. The 5th seeded Atlantic Trojans will take on the 4th Seeded Humboldt Wildcats on Diamond #2 at Harlan-Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. We’ll start our pregame coverage at 6:30pm with first pitch set for 7:30pm. Here’s a look at today’s schedule.
1A Quarterfinals
11:00 a.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
#1 Collins-Maxwell (27-1) vs. #8 Newell-Fonda (25-13)
11:30 a.m. – Diamond 2
#4 Lisbon (33-8) vs. #5 Martensdale-St. Marys (24-14)
1:00 p.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
#2 Akron-Westfield (26-4) vs. #7 New London (20-9)
1:30 p.m. – Diamond 2
#3 AGWSR (26-7) vs. #6 Janesville (26-11)
2A Quarterfinals
3:00 p.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
#1 Louisa-Muscatine (35-6) vs. #8 Wilton (25-15)
3:30 p.m. – Diamond 2
#4 Central Springs (27-3) vs. #5 Logan-Magnolia (27-6)
5:00 p.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
#2 Des Moines Christian (22-6) vs. #7 Earlham (27-11)
5:30 p.m. – Diamond 2
#3 Alta-Aurelia (22-3) vs. #6 Iowa City Regina (23-15)
3A Quarterfinals
7:00 p.m.- Buena Vista University Diamond
#1 Davenport Assumption (36-3) vs. #8 Benton Community (27-14)
7:30 p.m. – Diamond 2
#4 Humboldt (30-3) vs. #5 Atlantic (30-5)
Tuesday, July 17
11:00 a.m. – Buena Vista University Diamond
#2 Albia (31-4) vs. #7 Spirit Lake (28-7)
11:30 a.m. – Diamond 2
#3 Waterloo Columbus Catholic (38-2) vs. #6 Roland-Story (28-4)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Shildt wasn’t sure what to expect in his first day as interim manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.
He certainly didn’t foresee the treatment he received in a wild post-game celebration that occurred following the Cardinals’ 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
“They got me in a laundry basket and they spin you around and then they go at you with a bunch of cold water to the point where I was hyperventilating,” Shildt said.
Veteran Dexter Fowler, who homered in the win, was happy to lead the joyful water attack.
“That guy knows his stuff, and you’re happy to put a smile on his face and get the (first) win for him,” Fowler said.
The frivolity came at a perfect time for the Cardinals, who broke a six-game home losing streak.
Rumors of discontent in the locker room, along with inconsistent play, spelled the end for manager Mike Matheny, who was fired after Saturday’s 8-2 loss after six-plus seasons. The Cardinals were 591-474 during Mathey’s tenure and made the playoffs in each of his first four years. But St. Louis failed to reach the postseason the last two years.
Matheny was a gold glove catcher for St. Louis from 2000-04 and used those leadership qualities as a manager.
Veteran catcher Yadier Molina said the firing of Matheny reflects on the entire team.
“When you see that happen, it’s because us, as players, we’re not doing our job,” Molina said. “I hate to say it, but that’s what it is. The blame is on us.”
Matt Carpenter and Fowler homered to lead an opportunistic seven-hit attack Tommy Pham broke out of a 0-for-20 slump with a two-run, go-ahead single for the Cardinals, who snapped a three-game losing streak.
Cincinnati, which had won four of five, is 35-26 since beginning the season 8-27.
John Gant (3-3) picked up the win with four hitless innings of relief. He struck out four and walked two.
Carpenter began the game with a first-pitch homer, his fifth leadoff home run of the season and 20th of his career. He leads the team with 19 round-trippers.
Fowler added a solo shot in the second off Anthony DeSclafani (4-2) for a 2-0 lead.
Pham erased a 3-2 deficit with a two-run single that highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth. It was Pham’s first hit since July 5. He entered the game in the second inning after starter Harrison Bader left with a knee injury.
Both Pham, who is hitting .243 and Fowler (.176), have struggled at times this season.
“Those are guys that have proven success in this league,” Shildt said. “It’s definitely good for their confidence.”
Shildt said he was still in awe of his new situation after the contest.
“I’m still not believing it to some degree,” Shildt said. “But it’s a real moment. (I) just got through managing a game for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Adam Duvall tied the game for the Reds with a two-run, bases-loaded single in the fourth. Jose Peraza then put his team in front with a single off the leg of starter Miles Mikolas.
DeSclafani allowed six earned run on five hits over 3 1-3 innings.
“I just wasn’t good,” DeSclafani said. “I was terrible.”
Mikolas, who is headed to the All-Star Game, surrendered three runs on six hits over four innings in his shortest outing of the season.
Reds outfielder Jesse Winker extended his hitting streak to a career-high 10 games with a third-inning single.
TRAINER’S ROOM:
Reds: RHP Homer Bailey allowed four earned runs in six innings of a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Bailey is 1-2 with a 5.87 ERA in six minor league appearances. He was put on the disabled list June 2 with right knee inflammation.
Cardinals: Bader suffered his knee injury while running out a hit to right field.
UP NEXT
Reds: Cincinnati begins the second half on Friday against Pittsburgh. Right-hander Tyler Mahle (7-7, 4.02) will get the start.
Cardinals: St. Louis travels to Chicago for a four-game series against the Cubs after the break.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Michael Kim shot a final-round 66 to win the John Deere Classic by a record-setting eight strokes and pick up his first victory on the PGA Tour. Kim, who turned 25 on Saturday, finished at 27-under 257 _ breaking Steve Stricker’s tournament record from 2010 by one shot. He also qualified for next week’s British Open at Carnoustie.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Carpenter and Dexter Fowler each homered to give interim manager Mike Shildt a win in his debut as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Sunday. The Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny late Saturday after an 8-2 loss.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some St. Louis Cardinals players say they bear some responsibility for the sudden firing of manager Mike Matheny. The Cardinals are one game over .500 and in danger of missing the playoffs for the third straight season, an unusual trend for a franchise that’s accustomed to winning. Veteran infielder Jedd Gyorko says the team simply hasn’t performed well enough and the responsibility is on the players to turn things around.
CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Palka and Yoan Moncada each homered and Lucas Giolito tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 10-1 victory over the struggling Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Moncada was 3 for 3 with a walk and three runs scored a day after leaving a game with a bruised right knee.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma is going into the Big 12 Conference’s football media days favored to win another title even without quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Sooners won the title and went to the College Football Playoff again last year in its first season without coach Bob Stoops. Now they won’t have the Heisman Trophy winner who led them to three Big 12 titles in a row. This will be coach Lincoln Riley’s first time without Mayfield. Riley was Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator two years before succeeding Stoops.
Matt Carpenter and Dexter Fowler each homered to give interim manager Mike Shildt a win in his debut as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Sunday. The Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny late Saturday after an 8-2 loss.
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Michael Kim didn’t just win his first PGA Tour event on Sunday. He dominated in a fashion never seen at TPC Deere Run. Kim’s prizes? A little over a million bucks, a two-year exemption on tour and a trip to the British Open.
Kim shot a final-round 66 on Sunday to win the John Deere Classic by a record-setting eight strokes. Kim, who turned 25 on Saturday, finished at 27-under 257 to break Steve Stricker’s tournament record from 2010 by one shot.
Kim also qualified for next week’s Open at Carnoustie — an unexpected bonus for a player who had missed five of his last six cuts before his breakthrough in the Quad Cities. Bronson Burgoon, Francesco Molinari, Joel Dahmen and Sam Ryder all finished at 19 under.
Kim, who had previously had just one top-10 finish in 84 career starts — a third at the Safeway Open two years ago — entered play with a five-shot lead. It was the biggest edge for a third-round leader at the John Deere Classic since Stricker’s six-stroke advantage eight years ago.
Kim’s day ended on No. 18 in emotional fashion when he saw his brother, father and mother — all of whom had made a surprise trip in hopes of seeing him get his first win — on a video screen.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – July 14, 2018 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced following today’s game that they have dismissed Manager Mike Matheny and named Bench Coach Mike Shildt as the team’s interim manager. The team also announced that Hitting Coach John Mabry and Assistant Hitting Coach Bill Mueller have been relieved of their duties.
“Mike Matheny has served the St. Louis Cardinals organization with tremendous dedication and pride and I am thankful for his service to the Cardinals over the past six and a half seasons,” stated Cardinals’ Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Bill DeWitt, Jr. “On behalf of the entire Cardinals organization, I would like to wish Mike the very best.”
Matheny, 47, was named the Cardinals 49th manager on November 14, 2011 and compiled a 591-473 won-loss mark, ranking 5th all-time amongst Cardinals managers in wins. He helped lead the team to the postseason in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, including a National League Championship in 2013.
“These decisions are never easy, but we felt that a change in leadership was necessary as the team prepares to enter into the second half of the season,” said President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. “I would like to thank Mike for his exceptional commitment and devotion to the Cardinals organization, including many fond memories of our years working together.”
Shildt, 49, has been a member of the Cardinals organization since 2004 and has served on the team’s Major League coaching staff the past two (2017-18) seasons. The North Carolina native managed for eight seasons in the Cardinals farm system where his clubs won league championships in 2010 and 2011 with Johnson City of the rookie Appalachian League and in 2012 with Springfield of the Texas League (AA). He most recently managed in 2016 with Memphis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 6, Toronto 2, 10 innings
Kansas City 5, Chicago White Sox 0
Tampa Bay 19, Minnesota 6
Houston 9, Detroit 1
Baltimore 1, Texas 0
L.A. Angels 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings
N.Y. Yankees 5, Cleveland 4
Colorado 4, Seattle 1
Oakland 4, San Francisco 3
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 2, Milwaukee 1, 1st game
Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 2, 2nd game
Arizona 3, Atlanta 0
Cincinnati 8, St. Louis 2
Miami 2, Philadelphia 0
N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 4
L.A. Angels 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings
Colorado 4, Seattle 1
Oakland 4, San Francisco 3
Chicago Cubs 11, San Diego 6
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