Archive for May, 2010
Remembering on Memorial Day
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Posted: May 31st, 2010 under Scott's Stuff.
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Sportsmanship at it’s Finest
This story was written by ESPN columnist Rick Reilly and we at Lassen Sports Network.com felt it should be passed along to you.
Marshall softball players Antanai Coleman, left, and Taylor Stigger try on catching gear with the help of Roncalli junior varsity coach Jeff Traylor.
We live in a world where Peyton Manning walks off the Super Bowl field without shaking anybody’s hand. Where Tiger Woods leaves the Masters without a word of thanks to the fans or congratulations to the winner. Where NFL lineman Albert Haynesworth kicks a man’s helmetless head without a thought.
So if you think sportsmanship is toast, this next story is an all-you-can-eat buffet to a starving man.
It happened at a junior varsity girls’ softball game in Indianapolis this spring. After an inning and a half, Roncalli was womanhandling inner-city Marshall Community. Marshall pitchers had already walked nine Roncalli batters. The game could’ve been 50-0 with no problem.
Yes, a team that hadn’t lost a game in 2½ years, a team that was going to win in a landslide purposely offered to declare defeat. Why? Because Roncalli wanted to spend the two hours teaching the Marshall girls how to get better, not how to get humiliated.
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Posted: May 25th, 2010 under Scott's Stuff.
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LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOMES A NEW CLUB ON CAMPUS
“THE SPECIAL ATHLETES AND ACTIVITY CLUB”
The Special Athletes and Activity Club is a group of special needs students and other campus students that will serve as mentors for the special needs population.
The Special Athletes and Activity Club is committed to the equality of opportunity for all individuals with or without disabilities, who can benefit from physical and social activities. The club will promote physical, emotional, and social well-being in sport, recreational or social activities at their level of choice.
THE CLUB IS HAVING THEIR FIRST FUNDRAISER ON FRIDAY MAY 21, 2010 AT ROUND TABLE PIZZA BETWEEN 4PM-9PM COME AND SUPPORT THIS GROUP BY GETTING A PIZZA!
THE GROUP WILL ALSO BE HAVING A CAR WASH AT SUSANVILLE SUPERMARKET ON SATURDAY MAY 22, 2010 BETWEEN 10AM -2PM, SO IF YOU MISS OUT ON THE PIZZA COME GET YOUR CAR WASHED TO SUPPORT THE NEW CLUB AT LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE!
Thank you for your support from President Steven Hartman!
If you would like to donate, or for further information, contact Carrie Nyman @ 249-5904 or Shannon Staiger @ 251-6329.
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Posted: May 19th, 2010 under Lassen College, Lassen Special Olympics.
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Grizzlies Eliminated From Playoffs
The Lassen High School baseball team saw it’s season come to an end with a second round loss to Winters in the NSCIF Division II playoffs (5/18).
Final Score
Winters – 6
Lassen – 5
The home town Warriors scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a trip to the section finals, (Saturday, May 22nd, vs. Central Valley).
Lassen ends the 2010 season with a record of 15-10.
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Posted: May 19th, 2010 under LHS Baseball.
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LHS Softball Team Advances to Section Semi-Finals
The Lassen High School softball team advanced to the NSCIF Division IV, semi-final game with an opening round playoff victory over Winters High School, (5/18).
“We Survived.” Said Lassen head coach, Paul Moore.
Final Score
Lassen – 5
Winters – 3
Senior, Ashley Novosad, allowed just four hits while striking out eight Winter’s batters to earn the win.
Lassen’s Taylor Waddel was 2×3 with a two RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning, that gave the Grizzlies a 5-2 lead. Kaelie Pena was 1×3 with two RBI. Lassen’s leading hitter, sophomore, Natalie Yonan (.433 batting average) was 2×3.
Lassen, (21-9, #2 seed) will next face Sutter High School, (15-5, #3) Thursday, May 20th, at the Lassen College Softball Complex. Game-time is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sutter beat Mt. Shasta Tuesday.
Lassen defeated Sutter 3-1 in the Lindhurst Tournament (4/02) earlier this season.
Click here for updated, Division IV softball brackets.
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Posted: May 18th, 2010 under LHS Softball.
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Lassen High JV Baseball Team, 2010 NAL Champions, (Picture Added)
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Back row: Coach Geoff Cook, Oscar Romero, Ken Adair, Adam Miranda, Kenny Murchinson, Nathan Freeman, Everett Johnson, Coach Jon Westfall
Front row: Luke Urrutia, Chase Moore, Bill Dandois, Kyle Winn, Joey Beck, Jarrel Cunningham, Colby Chavez
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For the second year in a row, Coaches John Westfall and Geoff Cook have guided the Lassen High JV baseball team to the Northern Athletic League title.
The Grizzlies had a league record of 9-1, (14-4 overall).
The team had a great season, scoring 92 runs, while allowing only 25 runs in league play. Lassen had a conference best 2.55 ERA with 126 strikeouts. The pitching staff had five shutouts on the year.
The team’s overall batting average was .354, with an on-base percentage of .434.
Congratulations to 2010 Lassen High School JV Baseball Team
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Posted: May 18th, 2010 under LHS Baseball.
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Lassen High JV Baseball Team, 2010 NAL Champions
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For the second year in a row, Coaches John Westfall and Geoff Cook have guided the Lassen High JV baseball team to the Northern Athletic League title.
The Grizzlies had a league record of 9-1, (14-4 overall).
The team had a great season, scoring 92 runs, while allowing only 25 runs in league play. Lassen had a conference best 2.55 ERA with 126 strikeouts. The pitching staff had five shutouts on the year.
The team’s overall batting average was .354, with an on-base percentage of .434.
Congratulations to 2010 Lassen High School JV Baseball Team
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Posted: May 17th, 2010 under LHS Baseball.
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Lassen High Baseball Team Advances to Round Two of Playoffs, LHS Softball Team Earns #2 Seed
The Lassen Grizzly baseball team moved into the second round of the NSCIF Division II playoffs with a 5-2 win over Wheatland High School, Friday, (5/14) in Susanville. Lassen, (15-9, #4 seed) will next face top ranked Winters High School (20-4), Tuesday, May 18th, in Winters.
Click here for complete Division II playoff brackets.
The Lassen High softball team, (20-9, #2) opens the playoffs, Tuesday, May 18th, at home against Winters High School (13-8, #7). The Lassen ladies ended the regular season on a five game winning streak, including a doubleheader sweep of Corning, Thursday (5/13) on the final day of the regular season.
Click here for complete Division IV softball brackets.
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Posted: May 16th, 2010 under LHS Baseball, LHS Softball.
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We’re Back, Finally… Lassen Softball Teams Triumph at Central Valley While Grizzly Baseball Team Falls
Thank you for your patience (most of you anyway). Viral infections (computer) and every-day, real-life work, have put Lassen Sports Network.com a few days behind. Thanks to those who continue to provide us with information in the timeliest fashion-as always… OBTW-Yes we knew about Ben Wade’s potential hiring as men’s soccer coach at Lassen College, duhhhh…
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The Lassen High School baseball and softball teams traveled to Central Valley High School for Northern Athletic League competition with the home town Falcons, Thursday,(5/06).
Final Score
Lassen – 2
Central Valley – 1
Becky McConnel drove in the game-winning run to make a winner of Ashley Novosad. Haylee Shaffer was 3×4 with Kelli Williams adding two hits for the Grizzlies.
Lassen improves to 17-9, (5-2 NAL) and will close out the regular season with three games at home. Lassen will play host to the Yreka Miners, Tuesday, May 11th, and then wrap up the NAL schedule with a doubleheader against Corning, Thursday May 13th.
Junior Varsity
Lassen – 10
Central Valley – 2
No further details available.
LHS Baseball
Final Score
Central Valley – 4
Lassen – 3
Alex Cullison suffered the loss as the Grizzlies fall to 5-5 in conference play. Lassen is 14-9 overall.
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Posted: May 7th, 2010 under LHS Softball.
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