The 2008 Mud Volleyball Champions are the Sondalle's Young Guns. Pictured left to right - Steve Schroeder, Ashley Schroeder, Sarray Steuck, Matt Neuhauser, Caitlin Benedict, Kelly Broesch, and Jon Maldez. (Photo submitted)

 

Second place went to the Mud Buddies. Left to Right - Gary Kroening, Jason Steuck, Kelsey Borzick, Erika Mittlestedt, Amanda Zuehls, and Randy Hellenbrand. (Photo submitted)

Marquette County Fair
2008 Co-Ed Mud
Volleyball Tournament

The 2008 Marqueete County Fair Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament was held on Sunday July 13th and was sponsored by The Longbranch Saloon of Germania. This year there were 12 teams in the single elimination tournament.

 

Montello I goes 1-1 with Princeton

On Monday, July 7th, Montello I traveled to Princeton only to have the game cancelled due to lightning. As Princeton was already scheduled to play in Montello on Friday, July 11th, this match turned into a double-header.

The first game found John Rodriguez on the mound for the first 2 innings, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits with 4 walks and 1 strikeout. Ken Kendall took the mound over for the last 3 innings, allowing 9 runs on 9hits with 8 walks and 2 strikeouts.

Montello kept a close game, going 1-3 in the first inning with both teams scoreless in the 2nd and 3rd innings. The fourth inning would be their downfall with Montello remaining at 1 and Princeton adding an additional 6 runs to make it a 1-9 game. The fifth inning, once again, was closer with a final score of Montello 2, Princeton 12.

Top hitters were Jake Polk going 1 for 2 with 1 RBI, and Ken Kendall and Amanda Elsing both going 1 for 2. One additional RBI was logged by Tyler Emond.

Montello bounced back in the second game, retaliating with a win 18-15. Jake Polk was on the mound for the first 5 innings, allowing 13 runs on 9 hits with 5 walks, 13 strikeouts and logging a win. Ken Kendall stepped up for the final 2 innings, allowing 2 runs on 1 hit with 3 walks and a strikeout.

Top hitters were Jake Polk going 2 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and 3 runs. Tyler Emond went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI and scoring 3 runs, while Amanda Elsing batted 1 for 2 as well. Logging the additional RBI’s for the game were Ken Kendall, Dalton Loveland and Brent Elsing with 2 each.

The next game for Montello I will be tonight at Poynette, game time is 6 p.m.

Montello Mustangs Football and Cheerleading Sign-up

Anyone interested in joining Montello Mustangs football or Cheerleading and turn’s 8 by September 1st is eligible to sign up.
Please contact Patty as soon as possible at 297-7687 and leave a message. The cut off date to sign up is August 1.