Youth baseball and softball

Riverdawgs take first
October 24, 2007
The Lawrence Riverdawgs wrapped up first place in the 2007 3-and-2 Fallball fourth-grade division over the weekend at 3-and-2 Ballpark in Johnson County. Pictured front row from left: Trey Pechal, Christian Iles, Jimmie Henson and Logan Smith. Back row: Bryan Pechal, Aaron Foster, Colton Lovelace, Adam Goertz and Johnathan Kinder.
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The Tornados took on the Twisters in LGFPA action on Tuesday at Lawrence High.

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The 14U Kansas Rebels took first place at the Triple-A Major Fall Baseball Classic last weekend at 3-and-2 ballpark in Johnson County. Pictured first row from left: Tyler Self, Sean Cesare, Cameron Solko, Elliot Vaughn, Zach Losey and Blake Bergmann. Second row: David Pierce, Montana Samuels, Chandler Thomann, Jake Vinoverski, Reece Conklin, CJ Roush. Back row: Nolan Samuels, Randy Samuels, Scott Thomann and Chuck Vinoverski.

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Raiders hoping bats sizzle at state
J-W Staff Reports
August 1, 2008
Maybe the Raiders should change their nickname to Bashers. Lawrence’s Legion baseball team will head into this weekend’s AAA state tournament in Pittsburg on an astonishing offensive roll. In their last six games, the Raiders have scored 108 runs, or a staggering 18.0 per game.
Lawrence Raiders ready for championship run
July 30, 2008
For the Lawrence Raiders, now the real season begins. After falling last season in the championship game, this Friday, the club begins it's run back to a state championship.
Raiders pound Atchison in title game
Lawrence cruises with 22-3 victory to earn trip to state tournament
By Jason Elmquist
July 27, 2008
The Lawrence Raiders had more than enough runs to defeat Atchison before any of their batters got out in the championship game of the American Legion Zone Tournament on Saturday at Ice Field. Lawrence scored seven of its 22 runs before an out was recorded in the bottom of the first inning in the Raiders’ 22-3 victory.
Raiders explode for 46 runs, advance to finals
By Chuck Woodling
July 26, 2008
His jersey shed, his undershirt soaked through, his hair sweaty, Joe Kornbrust looked like he wouldn’t have any trouble sleeping Friday night. “I’m worn out,” Kornbrust said.
Raiders not concerned with spotty pitching
By Chuck Woodling
July 25, 2008
Not often does a player who bats eighth in a baseball lineup lead a team in batting average. That’s the case with the Raiders, however. No. 8 hitter Jake Green paces the city’s Legion team in hitting with a .377 average.
Lawrence Raiders ready for tournament play
By Andrew Baker
July 24, 2008
The regular season is over for the Lawrence Raiders. The most important part of the summer, however, is just beginning. Tomorrow, Shaun Edmondson's team opens play in the Legion Zone Tournament at Holcom Park's Ice Field. Andrew Baker has the preview…
Out-of-town teams enjoy time in Lawrence
By Brooke Sutherland
July 19, 2008
In town for the North American Fastpitch Association’s “B” National tournament, softball players from as far as Oklahoma and Illinois have found plenty to do in Lawrence.
Raiders split twinbill with Olathe South
By Jason Elmquist
July 19, 2008
Caleb Gress did it all season for Free State High School’s baseball team: Dominate the opposing batters. His pitching prowess has carried over to the summer and has given the Lawrence Raiders a stable No. 1 starter.
McLouth catcher receives honor
J-W Staff Reports
July 18, 2008
McLouth High softball player Kendall Patterson recently received an honorable mention nod on the 2008 Louisville Slugger/NFCA High School All-American team.
10-and-under Phenix don’t stop believin’
By Brooke Sutherland - Journal-World Sports Writer
July 18, 2008
“I believe in myself” is the motto for Barry Johnson’s 10-and-under Lawrence Phenix. “It all came from the Journey song ‘Don’t Stop Believin,’” Johnson said. “You can’t stop believing in what you can do and I want them to understand that.” The Phenix have been battling their way through this weekend’s North American Fastpitch Association’s “B” National championships.
NAFA National Softball Tournament continues
July 17, 2008
Double-elimination bracket play continues today at the NAFA National Softball Tournament.
Two Phenix players have ‘come into their own’
By Brooke Sutherland - Journal-World Sports Writer
July 17, 2008
The 14-and-under Lawrence Phenix have suffered three tough losses in this week’s North American Fastpitch Association’s “B” National Championships. Over 60 teams from five states wrapped up pool play Wednesday at the Clinton Lake Softball Complex. The double-elimination bracket began Wednesday night.
Raiders take twinbill from K.C. Barnstormers
By Chuck Woodling
July 17, 2008
Jake Green said, sure, he could catch the second game, too. Shaun Edmondson knew better, and the Raiders Legion baseball coach used Green as the designated hitter instead.
Softball tournament hits day three
July 16, 2008
Double elimination bracket play is underway on day three of the NAFA National Softball Tournament.
Two Phenix players enjoying final season
LHS grads Seratte, Sprow part of softball program for past decade
By Brooke Sutherland - Journal-World Sports Writer
July 16, 2008
The softball field is a familiar place for Sydney Seratte and Dequesne Sprow, both 19. They have spent their last 10 summers playing softball and have been a part of the Lawrence Phenix since the team started nine years ago.

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