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The home run derby may have been scheduled for Tuesday night but no one told the players that, as the 2012 State Farm Frontier League All-Star game saw the two teams combined for a total of seven long balls on the evening, with the Eastern Division’s best prevailing over the All-Stars from the West 9-6 Wednesday night at the Corn Crib. London Rippers first baseman Joash Brodin was honored with the game’s Most Valuable Player Award, going 4-5 with a homerun and three runs scored. The squad from the East treated fans at the Corn Crib to souvenirs early and often, with Traverse City’s Jose Vargas opening the scoring in the top of the first when he belted a two-out, solo shot to the top of the berm in left. Southern Illinois Miners outfielder Chad Maddox extended the East’s lead when he too hammered a solo home-run in the top of the second inning. Normal CornBelter catcher Pat Trettel gave the hometown fans something to cheer about as he helped cut into the East’s lead with an RBI single in the bottom of the frame, bringing in Schaumburg Boomers outfielder Chad Mozingo. The next batter, River City outfielder Jason Patton, knocked in Gateway’s Jarod Yakubik with an RBI single of his own, bringing the score to 9-6, but the West would get no closer. Lake Erie Crushers left hander Paul Fagan picked up the win for the East, while Gateway right handed pitcher Tim Brown took the loss. Regular season games resume on Friday.

-Bob

State Farm Frontier League All-Star Game

July 11th, 2012
Posted in All-Star, Ballpark, Baseball, Corn Crib Stadium, Cornbelters, Corny, Illinois, MVP, RBI, pitcher, pitching
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Normal Community West High School’s senior Austin Stewart capped a spectacular prep career with 19 points in the scorebook and a plaque in his hand Saturday at Shirk Center. Stewart was named the South Most Valuable Player as the North prevailed, 116-96, in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 3A-4A All-Star Game. East Moline United’s Tavian Johnson paced all scorers with 28 points and was the North MVP. Neuqua Valley’s Tyler Sutton added 24 points and Prospect’s Mike LaTulip 21 for the North. Plainfield’s Deontre Brown had 13 points and was the team’s Leadership Award recipient.

-Bob

North Beats South in IBCA Class 3A-4A All-Star Game

June 23rd, 2012
Posted in All-Star, Basketball, High School, IHSA, Illinois, MVP
Tagged Anthony Beane, Austin Stewart, Baden, Ben Ryan, Deontre Brown, Everett Clemons, IBCA, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, Illinois Wesleyan, Mike Latulip, Neuqua Valley, New Balance, Normal Community West High Schoo, Prospect High School, Shirk Center, Tavian Johnson, Trey Kellum, Tyler Sutton
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Morton High School senior forward Cortney Allenbaugh (3 goals) finished what Pekin’s all-state forward Sarah Zuercher (2 goals) started Monday night at the 14th annual 4-Kicks/Sports Verein senior girls all-star soccer showcase. The Mid-Illini Conference classmates teamed up to produce a record-setting 8-0 victory over the Mid-State 6. Kayla Campbell was named MVP for the M-I. Notre Dame’s Daniela Heppner was named MVP for the M-S 6. … Limestone’s Jessica Armour was the goalkeeper of the match. … Peoria Central’s Erica Johnson received the game’s sportsmanship award. The Peoria Area Soccer Coaches Association presented an award at half-time to retiring head coach Brian Deters from Morton High School.