Friday, March 6, 2009

Spring sports preview

Compiled by Alex Conover
Sports Editor

This spring season is in full swing for the Cardinals. Click the link to learn more about the teams.

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Baseball
Last Year’s Conference Record/Finish: 4-16, 10th of 11
Key Returners: SS Brandon Haugh, C Alex Schmitt, P Andy Pass, 1B Robbie Johnson, 2B Kyle Ryan, P Will Shetka
Statement from Coach Winecke: “So far, the guys have been willing to buy into our new system and work hard. If this continues, we’ll see great success.”
Softball
Last Year’s Conference Record/Finish: 13-9, 5th of 12
Key Returners: OF Cassie Otte, OF Danielle Geske, IF Katy Gannon, SS Hanna Schmitt, P Mal Betzold
Statement from Coach Miller: “We return a solid core of athletes, and we remain very optimistic about the season.”
Track & Field
Last Year’s Conference Finish: 11th of 11 for the men, 10th of 12 for the women
Key Returners: Chris Fisette, Josiah Ryks, Derek Wherley, Teri Heinzen, Brittany Kuehn, Sara Harstad
Statement from Coach McMahon: “We hope to improve our performances at the MIAC meet. We’ve got quite a few contributors returning...the new track will definitely improve our team and give recruiting a boost as well.”
Tennis
Last Year’s Conference Finish: 7th of 10 for the men, 5th of 11 for the women
Key Returners: Pawel Szczepkowski, Andy Weigman, David Reckase, Sara Clements, Brianna Placek
Statement from Assistant Coach Sokolowski: For the most part, our players have exhibited a great attitude and strong work ethic. We’re looking forward to a fun season.”

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