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Franz wins Nationals
HUTCHINSON — Brian Franz of Halstead won the NCRA Modified division of 55th Hutchinson Nationals Saturday at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.
It was the first win for Franz at the Hutchinson Nationals. Franz trailed Ross Shipman of Belle Plain by six cars entering the final lap, but Shipman blew a tire, allowing Franz to regain the lead.
Tyler Davis finished second and Jim Johnson finished third.
55th Hutchinson
Nationals
NCRA Modified Feature
1. Brian Franz, 2. Tyler Davis, 3. Jim Johnson, 4. Bill Siemers, 5. Richard Wilson 6. Ryan McAninch, 7. Kirk Coleman, 8. John Allen, 9. Austin Allen, 10. Chad Lyle, 11. Jerrod Reime,r 12. David Brach, 13. Adam Schragg, 14. Josh Lanterman, 15. Kevin Newell, 16. A.J. Brochu, 17. Dan Powers, 18. Ross Shipman, 19. Marc Hurd, 20. Dusty Robbins, 21. Don Hodge, 22. Ryan Whitworth, 23. Jase Wedell, 24. Andrew Wallace.
Babe Ruth tourney set for Moundridge
MOUNDRIDGE — The 13- to 15-year-old Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament will be Friday through July 26 in Moundridge.
The eight-team tournament begins at noon Friday with four games. Opening ceremonies will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Competition continues at noon Saturday and noon Sunday with four games each day. There will be two games beginning at 1 p.m. Monday with the first championship game at 3:30 p.m.
The second championship game (if needed) is 10:30 a.m. June 26.
A home run derby will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Teams competing include Stevens County, Humboldt, Ottawa, Cottonwood Valley, Wellington, Osawatomie, West Franklin and the host Mid-Kansas.
Newton team 1-4 at state
DOUGLASS — The Newton Babe Ruth Softball 12 and under team finished 1-4 at the state tournament Friday and Saturday in Douglass.
Newton opened pool play with a 14-10 loss to Wellington. Kara Peaney won the SHE Award (sportsmanship, hustle and enthusiasm) for Newton.
Newton lost to Rose Hill 12-3. Emily Shirley won the SHE Award for Newton.
Newton lost to Coffeyville 20-3. Michaela Regier won the SHE Award.
Newton ended pool play with a forfeit win over Clearwater.
In bracket play, Newton lost to Independence. The score wasn’t listed. Nicole Engelken won the SHE Award. Shirley won the WOW Award (defensive play).
Wings to host
open tryouts
PARK CITY — The Wichita Wings will have an open tryout from 9 a.m. to noon July 30 at Hartman Arena.
A second round of tryouts will be July 31 for players invited from the first day.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. July 30. Players must be at least 16-years old or older. Players younger than 18 years old must have graduated from high school.
“We will take players that possess the skill sets that would allow them to play at the highest professional indoor soccer level,” Wings coach LaBaron Hollimon said.
Players must wear indoor soccer shoes with no cleats.
For more information, call the Wings office at (316) 440-5044.
Franz wins Nationals
HUTCHINSON — Brian Franz of Halstead won the NCRA Modified division of 55th Hutchinson Nationals Saturday at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.It was the first win for Franz at the Hutchinson Nationals. Franz trailed Ross Shipman of Belle Plain by six cars entering the final lap, but Shipman blew a tire, allowing Franz to regain the lead.Tyler Davis finished second and Jim Johnson finished third.55th HutchinsonNationalsNCRA Modified Feature1. Brian Franz, 2. Tyler Davis, 3. Jim Johnson, 4. Bill Siemers, 5. Richard Wilson 6. Ryan McAninch, 7. Kirk Coleman, 8. John Allen, 9. Austin Allen, 10. Chad Lyle, 11. Jerrod Reime,r 12. David Brach, 13. Adam Schragg, 14. Josh Lanterman, 15. Kevin Newell, 16. A.J. Brochu, 17. Dan Powers, 18. Ross Shipman, 19. Marc Hurd, 20. Dusty Robbins, 21. Don Hodge, 22. Ryan Whitworth, 23. Jase Wedell, 24. Andrew Wallace.Babe Ruth tourney set for MoundridgeMOUNDRIDGE — The 13- to 15-year-old Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament will be Friday through July 26 in Moundridge.The eight-team tournament begins at noon Friday with four games. Opening ceremonies will be held at 7:30 p.m.Competition continues at noon Saturday and noon Sunday with four games each day. There will be two games beginning at 1 p.m. Monday with the first championship game at 3:30 p.m.The second championship game (if needed) is 10:30 a.m. June 26.A home run derby will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday.Teams competing include Stevens County, Humboldt, Ottawa, Cottonwood Valley, Wellington, Osawatomie, West Franklin and the host Mid-Kansas.Newton team 1-4 at stateDOUGLASS — The Newton Babe Ruth Softball 12 and under team finished 1-4 at the state tournament Friday and Saturday in Douglass.Newton opened pool play with a 14-10 loss to Wellington. Kara Peaney won the SHE Award (sportsmanship, hustle and enthusiasm) for Newton.Newton lost to Rose Hill 12-3. Emily Shirley won the SHE Award for Newton.Newton lost to Coffeyville 20-3. Michaela Regier won the SHE Award.Newton ended pool play with a forfeit win over Clearwater.In bracket play, Newton lost to Independence. The score wasn’t listed. Nicole Engelken won the SHE Award. Shirley won the WOW Award (defensive play).Wings to hostopen tryoutsPARK CITY — The Wichita Wings will have an open tryout from 9 a.m. to noon July 30 at Hartman Arena.A second round of tryouts will be July 31 for players invited from the first day.Registration begins at 8 a.m. July 30. Players must be at least 16-years old or older. Players younger than 18 years old must have graduated from high school.“We will take players that possess the skill sets that would allow them to play at the highest professional indoor soccer level,” Wings coach LaBaron Hollimon said.Players must wear indoor soccer shoes with no cleats.For more information, call the Wings office at (316) 440-5044.
