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Millard Souths Brayden Cannon hits the ballduring a Class A state first-round game against Lincoln Southeast on Friday at Werner Park in Omaha. Lincoln Easts Jalen Worthley pitches to Elkhorn Southduring a Class A state first-round game May 13 at Werner Park. Both went deep into the game but weren't around for the end. Lincoln East's Carter Mick (10) smiles after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. Worthleys younger brother, Jeter, is a Michigan pledge in the 2025 class and the No. The emotions ran wild in the moment and after the final out. "I'm full of emotions right now," Peltz said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Norris's Collier Hestermann pitches against Elkhorn North during the class B state baseball tournament on Friday. 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Malcolm's Hayden Frank (2) lets out a yell after scoring against Omaha Roncalli during the Class C championship game on May 19 at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha. Millard South coach Greg Geary (right) talks to his Max Heard (5)during a Class A state first-round game against Lincoln Southeast on Friday at Werner Park in Omaha. He was also the state's Prep Baseball Report player of the year. Olentangy Berlin's Kyle Haag didn't allow a hit until there were two down in the top of the seventh . mike.patterson@owh.com, 402-444-1350, twitter.com/MPattersonOWH. Dahl said it also will be a big moment for his team that went 2-2 at the state tournament in the spring, losing both games to eventual champion Lincoln East. The American Legion team from Lincoln East overcame several obstacles Wednesday night to capture the Class A American division title. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. From left top row: Justin Paul, Papillion-La Vista South, Albert Johnson, Papillion-La Vista South, Kyle Kubat, Om. This site was developed to help communicate about Spring and Summer baseball. Reach the writer at 402-473-7437 or at LMullin@journalstar.com. Click on the link below to access the Participation Packet. Lincoln East - columbustelegram.com If they ever offered early I was going to take it. Three innings later, Nebraska pledge Joey Senstock brought home Peltz with a long single to right. 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Left to right, sitting: Tony Martin, Omaha Burke; Tyler Goodro, Omaha Creighton Prep; Scott Kaskie, Papillion-La Vista; Sam Merrill, Millard North; Connor O'Neill, Omaha Westside; Kevin Dooley, Papillion-La Vista; Matt Bowers, Omaha Roncalli; Dustin Koca, Omaha Westside. College football magazines agree that Matt Rhule was a strong hire, but they each point to the same reason why they pin the Huskers for below . JC Gutierrez formerly a Texas Tech commit for nearly. Bryan; Brett Bass, Millard West. 49 talking about this. Both coaches said capturing that state final is important but theyre not losing sight of the upcoming regional. This page is solely run by parents of the Lincoln East baseball team and the summer legion teams ass Lincoln East Baseball/Summer Legion Fans Millard Souths Camden Kozeal throws the ball to firstduring a Class A state first-round game against Lincoln Southeast on Friday at Werner Park in Omaha. "I just wanted to keep my team in it and I knew whoever was going to come in next was going to shut it down," the junior said. This site was developed to help communicate about Spring and Summer baseball. Elkhorn Souths Hayden Kelberlau (left) catches a ball as teammate Michael Valdivia comes runs in during a Class A state first-round game against Lincoln East on Friday at Werner Park. Standing (left to right, clockwise), John Reiss, Papillion-La Vista; Mark Waldron, Omaha Creighton Prep; Casey Hauptman, Millard South; David Hulsebus, Millard West; Ben Kline, Omaha Central; Kent Urban, Lincoln Northeast; Ty Kildow, Millard South; Kash Kalkowski, Grand Island; Jonas Dufek, Millard West; and Matt Freeman, Elkhorn. East struck for three in the first, starting with a run-scoring triple from EJ Evasco. Plus, more on that purple elephant in the room. Luke Mullin offers his thoughts. I tear up thinking about it, he said. Lincoln East (17-2, Last Week #1) Won 10-0 vs. Norfolk, Won 10-4 vs. Pius, Won 5-3 vs. Southeast, Won 10-0 at Norfolk, Won 11-5 at Norfolk, Won 8-5 at Papio The HAC Tournament and a scheduled doubleheader with Norfolk meant the Spartans and the Panthers tangled three times within four days. I think from February onward, everybody has said Millard West is the team to beat; theyre incredibly talented and have a ton of pitching, so well just try to play clean baseball and give them our best shot, Lanik said. There was a problem saving your notification. 5 Millard South 4-3 in the semifinals of the Don Kraft Invitational on Friday in Omaha. Man assaulted and robbed while riding bike in northeast Lincoln, police say, NReport: Piper set for next chapter of NU football, Nebraska tight ends coach resigns following DUI citation, Rodriguez named to Preseason All-Big Ten volleyball team. Sitting (left to right, clockwise) are Zach Willand, Papillion-La Vista South; Travis Parker, Lincoln Northeast; Drew Daubman, Omaha Westside; and Taylor Weisbeck, Papillion-La Vista. The Spartans then overcame an early four-run deficit in the nightcap to defeat the host Thunderbirds (DC Electric) 11-10. We just have undeniable leadership, coach Mychal Lanik said. To go out and represent our sponsor for the championship will be special.. "Troy is 15 years old out there," Lanik said. Starter Maddox Meyer tossed a two-hitter and Mason Wisnieski had a pair of RBIs in a 3-1 victory over Omaha Roncalli. First row, from left: Millard West's Steve Jensen, Omaha Gross' Brandon Winkelmann, Millard South's Ty Kildow, Grand Island's Kash Kalkowski, Millard North's Brett Koehn, Millard North's Blake Brisson and Lincoln North Star's Jake Benne. Grand Island's Sam Dinkelman (1) smiles with teammates during the Millard West vs. Grand Island NSAA Class A baseball semifinal game in Omaha on Wednesday. State baseball: Lincoln East's thrilling championship win snaps 46-year Spartans starter Chase Nelson held Elkhorn South scoreless until he ran into trouble in the fourth. This site was developed to help communicate about Spring and Summer baseball. Grand Island won the first double-elimination semifinal 7-5. The Spartans came out of the gate strong, scoring three runs in the first inning behind a two-RBI triple by Troy Peltz. The recent high school grad ultimately sees himself as a starter in college, offering a four-pitch mix of fastball, change-up, slider and curveball. Prep baseball ratings, 3/29 - Lincoln Journal Star Titans coach Sean Bartholomew was second-guessing himself afterward, having sent the runner home with LSU pledge Kale Fountain standing in the on-deck circle. The second-ranked Wildcats escaped trouble in the top of the first when left fielder Nixon Snyder threw out a runner at home. On deck is Mason Gaines. Kier's run would have tied the game. Lincoln East pulls comeback win to beat Millard - Lincoln Journal Star "He just takes the ball and competes.". He was at the helm for Millard Norths 35-0 championship run in 2005 and picked up career victory No. Lanik, a former assistant at Omaha Creighton Prep and Elkhorn South, said his team will be ready for the final. Grand Island won the first double-elimination semifinal 7-5. Lincoln East's Jeter Worthley fields a throw at home in the first inning against Millard West during the Class A state baseball tournament on Friday. State baseball: Lincoln East's thrilling championship win snaps 46-year-old city drought. East went 10-2 the rest of the way and defeated the Wildcats a second time in the late-season Millard South Invitational. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "The energy got to me, all the emotions were getting to me but it also made me realize we had three more outs to go.". When Paul Shortridge came on in relief, the defense that was solid all year was even better. 1 Lincoln East baseball team came alive late to beat No. Elkhorn North's Carson Ripley (left) and Xavier Cavenaugh react after Ripley scored a run against Norris during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. Millard West led 2-0 after three innings before East tied it in the fifth. Class A baseball: Lincoln East 'came out hot' in 10-0 win over Elkhorn Lincoln East head coach Mychal Lanik (right) hugs one of his sons after defeating Millard West in the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. "It almost makes you tear up thinking about it," Lanik said. Even more importantly, Worthley threw just 47 pitches and will be available to pitch again for East on Monday or Tuesday. Front row from left are Creighton Prep's Mike Pritchard, Omaha Creighton Prep's Ryan Briggs, Nebraska City's Logan Ehlers, Omaha Westside's Jory Goldstrom, Millard South's Ty Kildow, Omaha Northwest's Kyle Kinman, and Papillion-La Vista South's Brian Donohoe. You can cancel at any time. Millard West left fielder Nixon Snyder threw out an East runner at the plate and the Wildcats had to settle for just one run against Spartans starter Carter Mick after loading the bases with none out. The No. Second row: Matt Warren, Omaha Skutt; Brayden Young, Lincoln Southwest; Marcus Ethen, Millard West. Check out highlights from Sunday's postseason American Legion action. Grand Island won the first double-elimination semifinal 7-5. Who are the favorites for the state title? Welcome to Lincoln East Baseball! QUICK LINKS Varsity JV Freshman Reserve Spartan Athletics > Spring Sports > Baseball > Reserve Baseball - Reserve Schedule & Scores Rosters School Year: Team Record: 0-0-0 Norris' Kale Fountain (22) makes contact with the ball against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. While many NJ towns have canceled in-person events for National Night Out we are still determined to find you as many as we can. If Horst had been safe, Millard West would have won. He hadnt had any dialogue with NU coaches before to his decommitment. Millard West's Drew Deremer started the game against Lincoln East during the Class A state baseball tournament on Friday. The decision ends a whirlwind few weeks in which he backed off a pledge to San Jose State and became acquainted with the hometown team. It also was the first time since 1977 that a team from Lincoln won. We hope you find the Lincoln East Baseball website helpful. U-Stop . Norris's Austen Holt is tagged out by Elkhorn North's Jett Grossart trying to steal in the inning during the class B state baseball tournament on Friday. Millard West's Landon Horst is tagged out for the last out of the seventh by Lincoln East's Jeter Worthley during the Class A state baseball tournament on Friday. After surviving this (division) tournament, its awesome that well get to keep playing together as a team, Lanik said. For up to date spring schedules click on the Heartland Athletic Conference link below and then select the team you are interested in. The first was made by shortstop Joey Senstock, who fired home to cut down the potential tying run in the sixth. There was a problem saving your notification. We were so raw in early March, he said. Lincoln Way East H.S. Waverly scores four. Seizys sprints for homeduring a Class A state first-round game against Elkhorn South on Friday at Werner Park. East won its first championship and became the first Lincoln school since Southeast in 1977 to claim the Class A crown. But were happy to be in this position and its a game we want to win.. Creighton Prep; A.J. OMAHA The 46-year-old drought is over. The primary one being the heat. Second baseman Jeter Worthley made a nice running grab down the right-field line for the second out and fired home to keep the Elkhorn South runner at third. Norris's Collier Hestermann pitches against Elkhorn North during the class B state baseball tournament on Friday. Please subscribe to continue reading Prep Extra. 2023 All-Nebraska baseball team members Back row left to right: Lincoln East's Carter Mick, Beatrice'sTucker Timmerman, Millard West's Drew Deremer Norris's Kale Fountain Second row left to right Lincoln Southeast's Max Buettenback, Elkhorn North's Colin Nowaczyk, Millard West's Tyson Lewis Lincoln East's AJ Evasco Front row left to right Omaha Gross's Connor Capece, Lincoln East's Jeter Worthley, Millard West's Nick Venteicher, Elkhorn South's Eli Small, Millard South's Cam Kozeal pose for a portrait on Thursday. 2 Millard West 3-2 in 10 innings on Friday night at Tal Anderson Field. Please subscribe to keep reading. LPS Athletics | Participation Packet The Lincoln East baseball team outlasted No. Lincoln East won its first baseball title Friday night with a 3-2, 10-inning victory over defending champion Millard West. His addition is somewhat reminiscent of the late commitment of Max Anderson in 2020, though Anderson the top in-state prospect in that class out of Millard Westflipped from Texas A&M in June that year after the pandemic forced a roster crunch that eliminated his spot with the SEC school. P We would like to congratulate, Michael Vesley, on signing with the Joliet Jr. College Wolves, with a commitment to . Three compelling tourney finals and a nice (and overdue) spotlight for the players. Norris' Kaizer Papenhagen (13) throws to first base against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. Once logged in, click on the drop down menu in the blue box and select registration year '2023-2024 LPS High School Athletic and Activity Registration'. Malachi Coleman, Nebraska, Wide Receiver - 247Sports Nebraska high school baseball final rankings. Top-ranked East tied it with two runs in the fifth. Millard West's Nick Venteicher celebrates scoring in the first inning against Lincoln East during the Class A state baseball tournament on Friday. 8 Kearney in Fridays tournament opener. Elkhorn North catcher Maverick Christiansen holds up the ball as home plate umpire Kevin Marr calls out Norris's Kaden Kier for the last out of the game in the Class B state baseball game on Friday. Please subscribe to keep reading. Dahl said his 25-21-1 squad has overcome several midseason injuries to reach this point. State baseball: How Lincoln East 'stayed in the fight' to avoid first-round upset News Local Crime Nebraska News Politics Records Business Nation & World Last 24 hours News TIp Obituaries. Millard Souths Camden Kozeal runs to home plate against Lincoln Southeast in a Class A state first-round game Friday at Werner Park in Papillion. The road ended earlier than DC Electric (Bellevue West) would have hoped, with a gut-wrenching 11-10 loss to Carpet Land (Lincoln East) in the American Legion American Division Championship Game Then Millard West went ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the inning on a sacrifice fly by Caden Driessen. Baseball roundup: Lions rally to stun Bears - Delaware Gazette Class A baseball: Lincoln East came out hot in 10-0 win over Elkhorn South; Millard West outpitches Kearney. Back row from left, are Millard West's Brandon Bass, Millard West's Tyler Niederklein, Omaha Westside's Chris Williams, Columbus' Kurt Farmer, Lincoln Southeast's Josh Scheffert, Lincoln Southwest's Adam Peters, and Omaha Bryan's Aaron Beil. From left: Max Anderson of Millard West, Austin Callahan of Fremont Bergan, Cole Evans of Grand Island, Caleb Riedel of Millard West, Alex Wize of Omaha Burke, Cooper Prososki of Bennington, Sam Wibbels of Hastings, Tyson Gerdes of Millard South, Drew Wessel of Millard South, Sayer Diederich of Elkhorn South, Noah Greise of Millard South, Cam Frederick of Lincoln Southwest, Connor Barnett of Papillion-La Vista, and Noah Olson of Omaha Burke. Norris' Collier Hestermann (15) pitches against Elkhorn North during the Class B championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. Millard West's Nick Venteicher (2) celebrates after making it to second base against Lincoln East during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. "As an outfielder, those are the plays you dream of just being able to gun a guy down at home and save the game," Peltz said. He added that the Spartans have kept it positive all season. Lincoln East's Troy Peltz scores in the top of the tenth inning against Millard West during the Class A state baseball tournament on Friday. Nebraska high school state baseball Class A bracket, May 16. Millard Souths Robert Hodges is greet by his team after scoring against Lincoln Southeastduring a Class A state first-round game Friday at Werner Park in Omaha. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Deremer pitched 5 innings while Mick went six, throwing 114 pitches. Logan, OH. The first inning loomed large for both sides. Clay Shafer (21) sprints to third base during the Class C championship game against Malcolm at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. You will be prompted to login to your ParentVUE account. 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It meant something big to the city. Lincoln East's Carter Mick started the game against Millard West during the Class A state baseball tournament on Friday. Front row, from left: Austin Schultz, Norris; Shay Schanaman, Grand Island; Dylan Phillips, Creighton Prep; Drew Gilin, Millard South; Josh Culliver, Creighton Prep; and Isaiah Peterson, Lincoln Southwest. There was a problem saving your notification. Grand Island won the first double-elimination semifinal 7-5. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The Wildcats (32-7) threatened in the ninth inning, putting runners on first and second with two out. Lincoln Easts A.J. You have permission to edit this article. Nebraska? Check out highlights from Monday's postseason American Legion action. Caden Driessen hit a sacrifice fly and later drove in Millard West's second one on a bunt single in the third inning. Patterson: Lincoln East's state baseball title was city's first since 1977. Ladwig, Millard West; Caleb Palensky, Papillion-La Vista South; John Sorensen, Papillion-La Vista; Brad McKewon, Millard South; Joey Jones, Papillion-La Vista; Paul Rosales, Om. 4 Patriots . (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). - Elkhorn Souths student section (back) and dugout spectate the game during a state baseball game Friday between Elkhorn South and Lincoln East at Werner Park. Peltz led off the top of the 10th inning with a single and AJ Evasco laid down a bunt and both were safe. The Vipers have developed and instituted a strong emphasis on training and character. Lincoln East pulls comeback win to beat Millard South at Don Kraft Invite 70 News Local Crime Nebraska News Politics Records Business Nation & World Last 24 hours News TIp Obituaries Share a. Lincoln East's Garrett Springer (19) looks down at his championship medal after defeating Millard West during the Class A championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. Nebraska? The two spend at least six days a week together practicing on Joeys craft. Red Way will have its final flights to Austin, Texas, on Aug. 5 and to Atlanta and Minneapolis on Aug. 7. Kearney (15-10) loaded the bases in the top of the sixth inning trailing 2-0, meaning even a routine single could undo Cahoys hard work. Omaha Roncalli's Wyatt Yetter (20) shares a smile before batting against Malcolm during the Class C championship game at Tal Anderson Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. Elkhorn South, Lincoln East American Legion teams both vying for first