Silver Bay had a 4-1 lead on the defending section champ Cherry Tigers late in the game last Saturday but couldn’t hold on in an opening game 5-4 loss at Mesabi East. “It wasn’t quite the start we wanted,” said Mariner coach Mike Guzzo.
Well, you can look outside and see that not much is happening on the softball and baseball fields, the track or the golf course. I call it Sprinter, that lingering winter that won’t let spring get underway.
There are lots of things going on out there across Lake County in terms of youth sports. Please let us know about scores and team photos and any other info you might have. As well, there are miles of ski and snowshoe and hiking trails and for Lake County athletes of all stripes to enjoy so please let us know what shape the trails are in so we can share that with readers.
Editor’s note: Yes, the Great March for Community Newspapers still awaits the parachute jump signal from the very reluctant editor and Tony Xzcerlippy of Tony’s Underwater Limousine Service (Lake County Press--editions 2-5). And yes, in recalling an earlier skydiving incident in which the reluctant editor was stuck flying an old plane that he didn’t know how to fly, it gave him pause to think of a story in which God Takes a Vacation from humanity and its lack of humanity for each other (Lake County Press—editions 6-8).
Consistent is a word to describe Mike Guzzo’s 21 year tenure at the helm of the Silver Bay Mariner softball squad. Consistent in winning and consistent in developing lots of players over all the years. Retired after years as Silver Bay’s park and rec director, Guzzo said he likes coaching and helping kids improve their skills.
Editor’s note: Yes, the Great March for Community Newspapers still awaits the parachute jump signal from the very reluctant editor and Tony Xzcerlippy of Tony’s Underwater Limousine Service (Lake County Press- -editions 2-5). And yes, in recalling an earlier skydiving incident in which the reluctant editor was stuck flying an old plane that he didn’t know how to fly, it gave him pause to think of a story in which God Takes a Vacation from humanity and its lack of humanity for each other (Lake County Press—editions 6-8).
Like every spring sports coach in Lake County, Ori Scherer is anxious to get her Agate softball athletes outside and on the field. With the likelihood of more snow this week she understands there may be a few more doubleheaders this season to make up for lost games due to weather.
Saturday’s Track meet, again at the University of Wisconsin-Superior indoor track, belied the weather outside. The Mariners did not participate but the Agates were there in full force, with several high placements. Tate Nelson won the boys 60 meter dash with 7:43, with Matson Granmo taking 3rd. The Girls 4 x 400m relay took 2 place with runners Grace Swanson, Jenna Marxhausen, Mya Poe-Jonson and Trinity Giddings. The Girls 1600 meter run made a good showing, with Senior Autumn Smith winning with 6:01:39, Lamar Gordon in 2 and Jocelyn Carr in 4 . In perhaps the most exciting race of the day for Two Harbors, Ian Thorpe ran a healthy six laps of the 1600, but in the 7 lap turned it up a notch and passed a Greenway runner who was in 2 , and then on the final curve came up behind the runner in first (Esko) who looked behind him on the left, a move that put him at a disadvantage—but Thorpe was already passing on the right, and won in 4:51:05.
Coach Tim Bott is excited about the prospects for this year’s Two Harbors baseball season. Coming of a 9-11 season last year with a sophomore heavy squad, Bott thinks this year will be a turning point for the Agates.