Sports
Eudora 10 and Under Softball team wins tournament
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Eleven Eudora girls participated in the Steve McGinnis Fastpitch Softball Tournament this past weekend and won the 7 team event by going undefeated, finishing the weekend with a 6-0 record.
The Eudora Thunder 10 and Under team defeated the Kansas Magic 10-1 in the semi-final game as Riley Foltz pitched the Thunder to victory, striking out seven batters and giving up one run. The Thunder found themselves down after the first inning 1-0 before Claire Ewy drove the ball deep into left field and rounded the bases for an inside the park homerun. The display of power wasn’t over as Lauren Abrams seemingly duplicated the feat in the 4th inning as she drove the ball to the fence and touched all the bases for another Thunder homerun.
In the championship game the Eudora Thunder jumped out early and scored six runs in the first inning; two in the second, and three in the third. Five Thunder players had two hits in the contest, Riley Foltz, Claire Ewy, Alex Garcia, Riley Hiebert, and Kalen Dressler. Riley Foltz was once again the winning pitcher, striking out nine and giving up no runs in the contest. The Thunder won the Championship game 10-0.
Members of the Eudora Thunder are: Kelby Dressler, Anna Smoots, Claire Ewy, Riley Foltz, Alex Garcia, Riley Hiebert, Kassidy Maring, Kalen Dressler, Lauren Abrams, Reagan Hiebert, and Ashleigh Feyerabend. The head coach is Bryan Maring.
Eudora Baseball and Softball registration available
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The Eudora Amateur Baseball and Softball Association (EABSA) has announced that registration is open for the 2012 Season.
EABSA is a volunteer run organization helping to promote youth recreational baseball and softball for over 20 years here in Eudora. Their primary mission is to provide youth a quality recreational experience through a positive learning environment.
With help from the Eudora School District and the City of Eudora, they were able to have over 25 teams and 350 kids in the program last year. Their ages range is from 5 years old to 14 years old, playing baseball and softball with the season running from early May to the end of June.
In 2012, online registration is available for the first time. Please visit their website at www.eudorabaseball.com for more information. On site registration will be held at the Eudora Community Center on Wednesday, Feb 29th from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday, March 3rd from 9am to 12pm. March 3rd is the last day for regular registration. Registrations from March 4th to March 16th will be assessed a late fee.
For additional questions, please email Jeff Pierce, EABSA president, at eudorabaseball@gmail.com
Eudora falls to Rose Hill in State Championship
Photo by Julie Stewart, Eudorareporter.com photojournalist
Story by Chad Mullen, special to Eudorareporter.com
The Eudora Cardinals historic playoff run came to a disappointing end on Saturday, as they were shut out by the new Kansas 4-A State Champion Rose Hill Rockets.
The game got off to a bad start, when Eudora fumbled on their first drive of the game. Two plays later, the Rockets capitalized off of the turnover, scoring on a 32-yard pass early in the first quarter. After a Eudora punt, Rose Hill gave the ball right back, fumbling at the Eudora 47 yard-line. The offense drove the ball deep into Rose Hill territory, but failed to convert on fourth down from Rose Hill’s 24.
The Rocket’s threatened to score again in the beginning of the second quarter, moving the ball all the way to the Eudora 3-yard line, but the Cardinal defense was able to stall them on fourth down. Another short Eudora drive later, Rose Hill got the football back on their 27 yard-line. What appeared to be a 75-yard touchdown by Rose Hill was called back by a holding penalty, and flipped the momentum to Eudora’s favor. Once again, the Cardinals were unable to take advantage of their luck, when a slew of penalties and sacks took the Cardinals from the Rocket’s 20 yard-line all the way back to Eudora’s 45, and were forced to punt.
Photo by Julie Stewart, Eudorareporter.com photojournalist
At the beginning of the second half, with the same score, the Cardinals defense was able to force another Rose Hill turnover. However, the Cardinals gave the ball right back, when the ball popped out of the hands of running back Chris Pyle, and the defender returned the ball all the way into the end zone for a touchdown. Rose Hill then forced a four-and-out by Eudora, and proceeded to score another touchdown to put the game seemingly out of reach at 21-0 with 1:30 remaining in the third quarter. Eudora’s last chance to score, near the end of the fourth quarter, was halted by a goal line stand that ended their drive at the one yard-line.
Eudora finished their season with a record of 12-2. Their run to the State Championship was the first in school history, and their 12 win season is also a school record.
Photo by Julie Stewart, Eudorareporter.com photojournalist
KOFO to Broadcast 4A State Championship Game
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Ottawa radio station KOFO, 1220 AM, will broadcast Saturday afternoon’s 4A State Championship game between Eudora and Rose Hill starting with pre-game coverage at 12:40 p.m. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m. at Salina Central High School Stadium. In addition to the over-the-air broadcast, the game will also be available on the station’s website, www.kofo.com.
The Eudora Cardinals enter the title game with a 12-1 record following a 13-10 win over Paola in the semi-final contest. The Cardinals also defeated DeSoto, Basehor-Lindwood, and Chanute in the 4A playoffs. The Rose Hill Rockets are also 12-1 after dispatching Topeka-Hayden in their semi-final game, 40-29. In the 4A playoffs, the Rockets recorded wins over Holton, Andale, and Ulysses.
Scott Miller will call the play-by-play on Satuday’s championship game, the second title game he has called for KOFO. The first was the 2009 5A championship game between Gardner-Edgerton and Hutchinson. Miller has called numerous sporting events for KOFO since 2008 and is a past play-by-play annoucer for Weber State University in Utah and Norwich University in Vermont. Miller also provided occasional play-by-play and public address announcing duties at Ottawa University from 2007 to 2011.
Information about Saturday Championship game in Salina
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The Eudora High Athletic Department has asked to pass along some information for those going to the 4A State Championship game on Saturday. We put in bold the important things attendees might want to know and maybe threw in a joke or two along the way (all clearly marked as editorial comment).
Pre-sale tickets will not be available for the game. All tickets must be purchased at the box office on site. Tickets will go on sale starting at 10:30 AM. The gates will open up at 11:00 AM.
Any banners or signs to be displayed must meet the approval of the Event Manager. The person who put any banners up, is responsible for removing all signs following the game.
Confetti, whistles, air horns or other noisemakers will not be allowed! In addition, Sunflower seeds and peanut shells will not be permitted in the facility. Smoking will not be permitted at the Salina Stadium Complex on USD #305 grounds, including stadium and parking areas.
Spectators must stay off the field and running track prior to, during half-time, and after the championship. Running of big flags will also not be permitted.
(Editorial Note: Who wrote all these rules – city officials???….okay back to the do’s and don’ts)
Prior to gates opening a tailgating area will be available in the southeast end of the parking lot of Salina Stadium. However, interior restrooms will not be available. A port-a-potty will be within walking distance of the tailgate area.
(Editorial Note: What about dogs and their needs to #1 and #2….is it like Eudora where you have to clean up after your dogs???)
Open hot coals need to be disposed of safely and appropriately. Coals will not be permitted in the dumpster.
(Editorial comment: gee….why?…please note the sarcasm there.)
Stadium officials are encouraging the use of the dumpster for other tailgate trash.
Editorial comment: In all seriousness, we hope that all the fans attending the game respect the facility, the fans in attendance and promote a positive attitude to all those in attendance from not only Eudora but Salina and Rose Hill. Please act appropriately.
We have also received word that there will be at least one big tailgate party. According to Deborah Becker, she, along with several other boosters, are transporting, tables and canopies. They state the food will be ready by 10:30 am which will include hamburgers and hot dogs. She also does request that everyone stopping by, please bring a side dish or dessert. The group will be taking donations to cover the expense of the burgers and hot dogs.
For those wanting directions, we have uploaded a copy of the instructions given to us from the athletic department. If you click HERE you can open up the PDF.
We will continue to keep you posted about any information surrounding the game. Check back throughout the week here at eudorareporter.com
