...one and one free throw opportunity."We got a stop with a minute to go and had the ball, but turned it over," Verndale coach Jordan Hinkle said. "Then they got a bucket. We had another opportunity to get a basket but they made a good steal...
...Hinkle called his point guard one of the smartest players he's seen."I trust him with my offense," said the Verndale coach. "He runs it and has the ability to make the decisions. When I want something I'll ask, but he commands the...
...football opener canceledThe Lincoln HI (Ivanhoe) football game scheduled at Verndale Sept. 2 has been canceled.Verndale coach Mike Mahlen said Lincoln was unable to field a team. Mahlen hopes to add a game later in the season. Pool league...
...usually is the Pirates' closer. "(Rogge) did a really good job in a situation she has not usually been in," said Verndale coach Joe Otremba. Pine River-Backus 410 002 4 -- 11 4 5 Verndale 604 002 x -- 12 6 2 PRB -- Jamie Wolkenhauer, Amy...
...Jessica Hess (Sebeka), Shannon Mace (Crosby), Shauna Mace (Crosby), Becky Poster (Pierz), Heidi Rogge (Verndale) Coaches Head coach -- Jane Peterson. Assistant coach -- Jared Diem. Student assistant coach -- Stephanie McGrane.
...both ways. Over the years Hinkle has improved immensely and his coach can verify that. "He's gotten quicker," Verndale coach Mike Mahlen said. "He's improved his speed and strength by working out in the weight room. You can tell he's...
...the second round. Boys' basketball This is the first year of coaching a varsity program for Greg Johnson but the Verndale coach hopes that many returning letterwinners will mean an improvement on their record. Last year the Pirates were 1-8...
...106 attempts for 697 yards and 8 touchdowns, 45 tackles, 2 interceptions, one fumble recovery, 33-yard punt average, all-conference. John Weiher, senior OT-DT -- Verndale coach Mike Mahlen said Weiher was Pirates' best lineman.
...RBI. Carr pitched the first three innings, and was followed to the mound by Hess. "Both pitched very well," Verndale coach Mike Mahlen said. "Hess pitched the last two innings. He gave up one hit and no runs. In five innings they only...
...allowed were unearned. "We've made a lot of errors this season but this time they all happened at bad times," Verndale coach Mike Mahlen said. "We've been making 3 or 4 errors all year, but we've scored 10-to-12 runs and it hasn't...
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