MACA softball cranked it up another notch and notched another win, this time by a score of 11-1. This West Central Conference success came on Tuesday, May 15. Liz Dietz was "in the zone" and showed impact offensively and defensively. Let's look at the offense: Dietz was four-for-four and drove in four runs. As pitcher, Dietz tamed the Benson bats in this game abbreviated to five innings by the ten-run rule. Dietz struck out a batter, walked two and gave up six hits and the one Benson run (earned).
MacKenzie Kurkosky was the losing pitcher for Benson. She and Emily Miller shared the pitching work. The Tigers had the awesome line score of eleven runs, 12 hits and no errors. Benson put up 1-6-4 numbers. The lone Benson run came home in the second.
Our barrage of offense made itself felt early: five runs in the first, one in the second and three in the third. We pushed the margin up to ten runs with single runs in the fourth and fifth, while Dietz shut the Benson bats down. Dietz was complemented in the hitting department by three of her mates each of whom had two hits. Those three Tigers were Bailey Marty, MacKenzie Hockel and Whitney Demaris. Emma Bowman and Karly Fehr each added a hit to the mix.
Kaitlyn Berreau had the only multiple-hit game for Benson. Also hitting safely for the Braves were Zoe Doscher, Abby Lundebrek, Rachel Berens and Kurkosky.
Baseball: Minnewaska 4, Tigers 3
The Lakers were the victor in a hard-fought game vs. our MACA Tigers on May 15. Matthew Gruber made the difference for the victor as he pitched and hit successfully. On the mound, this Laker was overpowering much of the time, setting down eleven batters on strikes. Control was a strong suit too as he walked just one. He gave up six hits in his seven innings of work. One of the runs he allowed was unearned.
'Waska batters got to MACA pitcher Chandler Vogel for two runs in the first inning and one in the second. The difference came in the sixth when 'Waska plated the run that made the difference. Vogel was still on the hill. Vogel fanned five batters and walked five in his six innings of work. Two of the runs he allowed were unearned. The Tigers committed three errors. Vogel allowed five hits.
Our line score was 3-6-3 while 'Waska had a 4-5-1 line.
Connor Westberg went on a tear hitting for the victorious Lakers - he rapped three hits in as many at-bats and scored a run. Gruber doubled and drove in a run. Isaiah Testa had a hit and a run scored. Let's look at the MACA hitting. Here we have Parker Dierks with a multiple-hit game as he went two-for-three including a double. Parker drove in two runs. Zach Bruns had a hit and scored two runs. Jaret Johnson had a hit and a run scored. Vogel hit safely and drove in a run. Alex Daugherty went one-for-three.
Tigers 3, Hancock 0
It was Parker Dierks' day to shine as this Tiger tossed a two-hitter from the mound and drove in a run. The Tigers won this Stevens County rivalry game over the Hancock Owls 3-0 on Saturday, May 12. Dierks got the 'W' by his name by allowing just two hits, striking out six batters and walking just one. The Hancock pitchers were Gideon Joos (who took the loss) and Adam Shaw.
The Tigers scored one run each in the first, fourth and fifth innings. The MACA line score was 3-3-2 while the Owls put up 0-2-3 numbers. The two Hancock hits were by Daniel Milander and Kody Berget.
Dierks for MACA drove in a run and scored a run without getting a hit. Kevin Asfeld went one-for-three with an RBI. Alex Daugherty socked a double. Tyler Reimers added a hit to the mix.
Golfing action
It's always pleasant to visit the Minnewaska Golf Club. Minnewaska Area was awesome in the WCC affair held there on Monday. Lakers finished in the top three spots. Six of the seven top golfers were Lakers so they certainly felt pride on their home course.
Indeed, 'Waska won by 22 strokes over BOLD. The medalist was Madi McGinty. MACA took third among the seven teams. The MACA individuals were: Peyton Hennen 50, Hannah Zimmel (44), Miranda Hesse (57), Mackenzie Stahman (57), Chloe Mogaard (57) and Shayla Kill (60).
Let there be music!
I attended the grades 7-12 choir concert on May 14. Wow, what a turnout! I got nervous for a while as I wondered if I could even get a place to sit. The first three or so places where I inquired about getting a seat, I was told that seat or those seats were "saved." I started to feel embarrassed because I realized the many people behind me could see what was happening. Finally Mr. Kirwin in one of the elevated sections waved for me to come over as there was a seat available there.
Our spacious concert hall was surely justified on this night. I wonder if they could have considered two separate concerts.
I took feature photos of the choir when Mr. Kleinwolterink was here, and he's still here! What an asset he has been for the school district. I remember when a less gifted person was in charge of MAHS choir. I won't name names. It seems that back then, our board and administration were distracted by having to fix some sports problems. I told people back then, "if you really care about humanities, or other non-sports areas of school life, you'd better make sure sports is managed in a decent way, otherwise the school's leaders will get distracted having to prop up sports." The latter is what happened. Choir was like a rudderless ship for a while - some embarrassing performances - and then along came Superman John Kleinwolterink.
We had a recent controversy in music where a contract was not renewed. I know little about all that, but I found that the person in question seemed to do a decent job at the recent jazz concert. She seemed like a nice and dedicated person, so I feel sorry for her.
As for Monday's huge choir concert, it dazzled all the way through. Kudos to everyone. Barb Wilts was honored on occasion of her retirement. I remember taking feature photos for the paper of groups directed by Wilts. It is very important to keep music as a high priority. Hats off to all including Mr. Kirwin, who made sure I didn't have to sit cross-legged somewhere.
- Brian Williams - morris mn minnesota - bwilly73@yahoo.com
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