MARA LYONS goes high on the hurdles during the Ralph Rice Invitational at Western High School on Friday night.
                               Jeffrey Steers photo

Spring Sports Teams Busy

By Bill Mullaly

The past week saw all of the Hudson High School spring sports teams busy in action as the teams were all over the fields, tracks and courses playing ball, running track and shooting golf. Here is a look at how the teams did as April has come and gone and has given way to May. The weather the past week fully cooperated and all of the teams got all of their games in. No games were played on Saturday as the teams took time out for the really important thing in the spring and had their prom on the 26th. No word was received on who won the prom but the real winners are always the people that sell tuxes, own restaurants and sell flowers. With that said let's take a look at how the Tigers and Lady Tigers did over the past week.

Softball Wins Two, Falls Twice

Hudson whipped Homer twice last Thursday 3-2 and 6-2 for a key twinbill triumph. Sheila Komarynski was the winning pitcher in game one getting nine strikeouts and she walked nobody. She allowed just three hits and on offense she had two hits, as did Jessica Varney. Jenna Borck had a run-scoring double. Megan Gunn had a key RBI groundout in the seventh inning that ended up being the difference in the game. In game two Gunn was the winning pitcher getting four K's and she, like Komarynski, didn't walk a batter. "Fourteen innings and no walks that is great," said a jubilant Tiger head coach Mike Sprow. "Both of our girls pitched very well and that was the key to the wins."

In game two Gunn gave up five hits but held on for the win. Hudson had 10 hits in the win. The big hit was a bases loaded single by Komarynski in the seventh inning that nearly decapitated the shortstop. The hit was big because it broke a 2-2 tie and put Hudson up 4-2 and two more runs scored on wild pitches. Emily Austin had two hits and Komarynski led with three. Borck again had a RBI double in the second game.

The two big non-league wins came after Hudson was stopped cold by Onsted pitching at home on Tuesday of last week. Hudson fell 4-1 and 9-1 to the powerful Wildcats who have some strong pitching. Hudson suffered 13 strikeouts in game one and they whiffed 12 times in the second game. Komarynski had eight K's for Hudson in the loss in game one. Austin had two hits to lead the Tigers in game one and Kellee Wonders had two hits in game two. Komarynski took the loss in game two with four K's. Hudson is now 0-2 in the LCAA and 6-6 overall on the season.

Baseball Wins Three, Loses Three

Hudson is off to a great LCAA start at 2-0 on the diamond after whipping Onsted twice last Tuesday at home. Hudson won 6-5 in the opener over Onsted and then took the nightcap 9-2. Chris Aguirre was the winning pitcher coming on in relief tossing five outs of hitless ball. Down 5-2 the Tigers scored four runs over the last half of the game to take the key league triumph. Nathan Smith had two hits with a single and double, three runs scored, stole two bases and had a run batted in. Taylor Milligan had a double and two RBIs. In the second game Jeremy Busscher was the winning pitcher for Hudson. Drew Milligan, Colin Wollet and Alex Middleton had all two hits with one of them a double. Busscher gave up just one earned run in pitching a gem in the nightcap.

On Thursday at Homer the Tigers split a twinbill against one of the top teams in the area as Homer came in at 10-1 but the Tigers spanked them in game one 11-3 after leading at one time 11-1. Aguirre got the win allowing six hits. He had six K's and walked five. Mitchell Webb had three hits and Middleton had two with a home run and three RBIs. Wollet had two hits with one being a dinger. The second game the Trojans won 10-7 in a five-inning contest. Josh Shepard took the loss. Middleton had two hits with one a grand slam and he had five RBIs.

On Friday the Tigers went down twice to Grass Lake falling 8-3 and 5-3 to one of the top teams in the area. As the Warriors moved to 11-2 with the sweep. Middleton took the loss in pitching game one. Drew Milligan had two hits and two steals in the opener and Smith also had two hits. In game two it was Busscher taking the loss on the mound. Webb had two hits and two steals, while senior standout Nick Hart had two hits with one being a double. Hudson is now 7-9 overall and 2-0 in the LCAA.

Girls fall on track to Royals

Blissfield had its way with Hudson winning 91-46 in a LCAA dual meet last Thursday at Blissfield. In the field events Sarah Luma won the high jump leaping 4-10 for the lone field event win. Jamie Grob won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.2 and Grob ended up a double winner as she won the 300-meter hurdles in 52.5. Luma also was a double winner for Hudson running the 800-meters in 2:47. Blissfield won all four relays as they dominated the meet. The girls placed seventh overall at the Jackson Western Invitational on Friday. The top placer for Hudson was Liz Austin who was third in the pole vault leaping 7-6.

Boys lose to Royals on track

It was Blissfield taking an easy 97-39 win at Blissfield in the league dual meet. Hudson had a winner in the 110-meter highs in Ryan Roys going 17.3. Keith Walworth showed his sprinter's speed winning the 100-meter dash in 11.4. Walworth made himself a double winner as he took the 200-meters in 23.5. Hudson won the final event of the meet as they took the 1600-meter relay in 3:53. Hudson was at the Jackson Western Invitational on Friday and they were sixth overall. Sabin Enerson was second in the 800-meters in 2:08 and he was second in the 1600 in 4:51. Walworth was second in the 400 in 54.7 and the relay team was second in the 3200-meter relay. Brett Merillat was third in the 3200 in 11:04, while Stephen Tennis was fourth in the 1600 in 4:53 and the 1600 relay team was fourth in 3:39.

Boys win and take third on links

The golf team had a busy week with two LCAA jamborees. The Tigers won the Ida jamboree held last Thursday at Green Meadows Golf Course shooting a 165. Busscher had a round of 39, while Luke Milligan and Josh Merillat each shot a 41and Gannon Curtis shot a 44.

Three nights earlier in a LCAA jamboree at Blissfield the Royals won scoring a 178, while Ida was second at 187 and Hudson third at 190. The medalist for the meet was Busscher with a round of 41. Curtis and Merillat each had a 49.

Check the local schedules for all of the action coming up including the annual Hudson Booster Saturday Sports Spectacular on May 3rd.

JV Softball loses six

The JV Softball team struggled a little in the past week, dropping six contests. On Monday the Addison Panthers came to town and took two games from us by the scores of 10-4 and 13-12. In hte opening contest Courtney Walter was on the hill and had eight strike outs and gave up three hits, while taking the loss. Garnering its for the Tigers were Courtney Chrisman, Zoe Middleton, Vanessa Varney, Ashley Boies, Rachel Koser and Megan Baker. In the nightcap the Tigers scored seven runs in the top of the seventh inning to take a 12 to 11 lead, only to have the Panthers andwer with two runs of their own in the bottom of the inning to take the coubleheader. Ashley Boies recorded the loss while striking out eight and allowing five hits. Leading the offensive attack was Rachel Koser with two hits, with Courtney Christman, Courtney Walter and Vanessa Varney also getting knocks. Scoring runs for the Tigers were Ashley Schmidt, Breanne Proudfoot, Julia Scoby, Rachel Koser, Ashley Boies, Vanessa Varney, Courtney Walter and Courtney Chrisman.

On Tuesday we travelled to Onsted to face the powerful Wildcats. We came out on the short end of the double header by the scores of 10-0 and 18-2. Recording hits in the opening game were Vanessa Varney and Rachel Koser. In game two hits were had by Courtney Chrisman, Courtney Walter, Rachel Koser and Nicole Wright. Scoring runs for the Tigers were Vanessa Varney and Nicole Wright.

Thursday, the Trojans of Homer invaded Hudson and stalwart pitching shut down the Tigers by the scores of 12-0 and 9-1. Ashley Boies pitched the first game, had four strikeouts and gave up four hits. Rachel Koser had our only hit in the first game. In the second game Courtney Walter was on the mound and had three strikeouts and allowed four hits. Getting hits for the Tigers were Vanessa Varney, Julia Scoby and Ashley Cox.. Breanne Proudfoot scored the only run. The Tiger's record is now 5-7.  Coach Paulsen

Hudson Wrestlers Compete in Myway Nationals

Hudson wrestlers at National Myway Wrestling Tournament in Wisconsin last Saturday

The Hudson Wrestling Club sent the middle school age wrestlers to Wisconsin Dells last week to compete in the National Myway Wrestling Tournament. The wrestlers stayed two nights at the amazing Kalahari Waterpark Resort. On Friday, they wrestled in the convention center at the resort against the two top teams from Minnesota.. The first match up was against Foley. Hudson lost the meet 27 to 15. The second match was against Kasson-Mantorville where the Tigers fell shortagain; 33 to 12. The Tigers wrestled the toughest competition they had seen all year. Going 0 for 2 on day were JD Waters, Porkchop Parkhurst, Joel Varney, and Burke Hart.

Cody Cleveland and Jacob Morgan each wrestled a heavyweight match for Hudson and were 0 for 1. Cole Weaver and Seabiscuit Herron were 1 for 1. Luke Sparapani and Devan Marry were both undefeated. Ahron Gunn and Dustin Mattison saw some action in exhibition matches, as did Jacob Morgan.

A special thank you to all the parents and sponsors for helping make the trip possible.

Thanks to Bobs Market House for sending lunches for the wrestlers. Also thank you for monetary donations from Adrian Steel, JR Car Company, Pilkington, Darr Real Estate, Hartland Farms, Cyltec LLC, Greg Elliott State Farm Ins., J & J Farms, Mr. And Mrs. Steve Malarney, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Scholl, and Bean Creek Interiors Inc. Thanks to Joel Varney and Burke Hart for their pop can money. These donations helped pay for the wrestlers’ first night in an awesome village suite, for breakfast, groceries, and a nice dinner out (after the weigh-in of course!).

Lastly a thank you to the coaches. Head coach Dan Scholl was unable to attend and was missed, the team congratulates coach Scholl and wife Rachel on the birth of their new daughter.

Thanks to John Mattison, Steve Deline, and Scooter Marry for traveling to Wisconsin and coaching at the tournament. The Hudson wrestlers and coaches did a great job representing their city and state.

Hudson Youth Wrestlers Qualify for Freestyle State Tournament

The Hudson Wrestling Club went to Dexter this past Saturday to compete in the freestyle regional. Thirteen wrestlers advanced to the state meet to be held in Battle Creek at the Kellog Arena this Saturday, May 3rd. Six wrestlers took first place, Tucker Scholl, Cole Weaver, JD Waters, Jacob Morgan, Devan Marry, and Seabiscuit Herron all brought home gold medals.

Jarrett (O.E.)Waters brought home a silver medal. Placing in third were Jordan Hamdan and Dustin Mattison. Also advancing to the state meet were Tyler Curtis, Tyler Roberts, Ty Grames, and Hunter Blaker. Great job wrestlers and good luck at the state tournament.

On April 13th, ten of the HWC wrestlers traveled to the Bedford modified tournament.

Jordan Hamdan, Roddy Hamdan, and Ty Grames were crowned champions. Kody Eichler and Kyle Eichler earned second place. Cameron Cox was fourth, also competing in the meet were Jacob Dickerson, Tyler Curtis, Tracy Brown and Hunter Blaker.

Sports physical clinic planned

A Sports Physical Clinic for 2008-09 School Year for area students going in to 7th through 12th grade will be held at the office of Jonna L. Schmidt, M.D., 458 Cross Street, Hudson, MI  49247, (In Thorn Hospital), 517-448-8918, jonnaschmidtmd.com.

Orthopedic examinations will be provided by Gary Gray Physical Therapy.

The clinic will be Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. It will be done on a walk in basis~first come, first served. No insurance claims will be filed, and no appointments given The cost is $15.00 cash up front. Methods of payment include:  Cash, Check made out to Jonna Schmidt, M.D., MasterCard, or Visa credit or debit.

Come with your sports physical form filled out completely and signed by your parent or guardian, and payment of $15.00. No physical will be performed without signed physical form by parent/guardian and payment of $15.00. Obtain your physical form from your School Athletic Office.

The $15.00 fee is a special, reduced fee for May 14, 2008 and May 15, 2008 only.  Our regular fee of $35.00 will be charged for any sports physical not done at this clinic.  If you do not have your physical form properly completed and your money paid when you are called, you will be sent to the back of the line.
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