Area digest 7/12/10

Jackson wins Jr. Legion district tournament

The Jackson Post 158 Junior American Legion baseball team claimed the District 14 tournament title Sunday with a 20-16 victory over Cape Girardeau Post 63 in Sikeston, Mo.

Jackson avenged a 16-5 loss to Cape on Saturday night that forced the if-necessary championship game in the double-elimination tournament. Jackson (23-9) advanced to the zone tournament which begins Thursday in Perryville, Mo.

In Sunday's game, Jackson broke an 8-8 deadlock when it moved ahead for good with a five-run fifth. Jackson added six more runs in the top of the sixth for a 19-10 lead.

Jackson reliever Trey Parker pitched four innings for the victory. Justin Landewee, who also pitched four innings, took the loss for Cape.

Andrew D'Amico led Jackson with a 4-for-4 performance at the plate that included a triple and six RBIs. Dakota Zoellner went 2 for 5 with a double and three RBIs.

Christian Cavaness, who was 3 for 4, paced Cape (19-16) with two home runs and four RBIs. Justin Modglin added three hits, while Aaron Wendel and Troy Gardner both had two hits. Wendel finished with three RBIs.

On Saturday, Logan Henson picked up the win for Cape, while Trevor Jaco took the loss.

Austin Atchley went 4 for 5 for Cape. Cole Blanton had three hits for Jackson.

Monia wins Capaha 5K

Cape Girardeau's Lars Monia needed 18 minutes, 0.63 seconds to cover the 5-kilometer course at the 23rd annual Capaha Classic run.

Desmond Howard was second (19:59.25), followed by Jared Saylor (20:05.65).

Ashley Shmittzehe was the top female finisher, crossing the line in 23:19.36. Chellie Jannin was second (24:07.37), followed by Paula Castleman (26:14.30).

5K results

Male

14 and younger -- Clayton Monia, Cape Girardeau, 23:43.15; Jacob Burchyett, Jackson, 29:47.71; Jacob Sanders, Creal Springs, Ill., 29:58.55

15 to 19 -- Adam Raines, Cape Girardeau, 21:22.72; Cody Boehme, Altenburg, Mo., 22:10.77; Clayton Myers, Cape Girardeau, 22:45.84; Clay Werner, Jackson, 28:43.59

25 to 29 -- Jerry Stuppy, Jackson, 28:41.50; Nathan Themm, Cape Girardeau, 30:09.47; Daniel Martin, Cape Girardeau, 33:37.07

30 to 34 -- Jason Klaus, Frohna, Mo., 21:05.95; Robert Byrd, Matthews, Mo., 27:13.14; Josh Dannenmueller, Cape Girardeau, 27:53.07

35 to 39 -- Bill Gammon, Farmington, Mo., 21:46.53; Kent Grayum, Festus, Mo., 22:14.28; Kevin Dorris, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 23:37.15; John Niswonger, Scott City, 27:17.88

40 to 44 -- Brian Jannin, Perryville, Mo., 21:47.89; Joe Windeknecht, Jackson, 21:48.70; Keith Birmingham, Hayti, Mo., 22:53.01; Michael Keillor, Jackson, 25:46.58; Duane Emmans, Jackson, 29:05.84; Dru Reeves, Cape Girardeau, 30:21.05

45 to 49 -- J. Steve Schmittzehe, Cape Girardeau, 20:58.09; Tomoaki Nomi, Cape Girardeau, 21:14.47; Shannon Aldridge, Cape Girardeau, 24:01.97; Lee Beckwith, Cape Girardeau, 24:38.62; Phil Penzel, Jackson, 27:43.48; Kerry Steffens, Frohna, Mo., 27:59.03; Lenny Martin, Cape Girardeau, 44:32.39

50 to 59 -- Paul Mell, Farmington, Mo., 20:58.84; Mitch Gerber, Cape Girardeau, 23:17.41; Mike Soellner, Cape Girardeau, 26:01.34; John Moreton, Cape Girardeau, 26:02.42; Mark Kamp, Tampa, Fla., 26:13.10; Tim Simmers, Cape Girardeau, 26:44.87; Bruce Loy, Jackson, 26:53.47; Reid Willen, Cape Girardeau, 28:01.26; Kevin Greaser, Cape Girardeau, 28:44.88; Gary Loos, Cape Girardeau, 29:19.25; Richard Smith, Benton, Mo., 30:08.92; Mark Werner, Jackson, 36:40.48

60 to 69 -- Tom Wallgren, Cape Girardeau, 27:37.60; Vernon Pumm, Manchester, Mo., 42:04.70

70 and older -- Peter Blums, Jackson, 29:26.83

Female

14 and younger -- Abby Charlier, Cape Girardeau, 30:34.83; Shannon Davis, Jackson, 31:02.12

15 to 19 -- Mariana Haynes, Cape Girardeau, 30:00.51; Allie Penzel, Jackson, 31:38.93; Megan Schmittzehe, Cape Girardeau, 38:51.42

25 to 29 -- Brooke Marriott, Sikeston, Mo., 30:30.81; Julie Jennings, Cape Girardeau, 33:10.32; Brittney Lee, Cape Girardeau, 36:17.15; Kenya Davis, Goreville, Ill., 36:37.45

30 to 34 -- Wendy Dry, Jackson, 28:42.34; Jamie Gammon, Farmington, Mo., 30:01.40; Heather Kyle, Cape Girardeau, 32:22.45; Amy Dunn, Cape Girardeau, 34:57.13

35 to 39 -- Tammy Grayum, Festus, Mo., 27:20.57; Alice McRoberts, Jackson, 28:08.10; Stephanie Bryan, Cape Girardeau, 28:35.72; Anna Phelps, Cape Girardeau, 30:09.90; Jill Hahs , Oak Ridge, Mo., 33:03.38; Kathleen Boehme, Cape Girardeau, 33:10.02; Shannon Daniels, Cape Girardeau, 33:49.13; Michelle Jones, Cape Girardeau, 35:00.78; Kimberlee Hendrix, Jackson, 36:03.50; Ana Haynes, Cape Girardeau, 38:10.09; Amy Emmenderfer, Cape Girardeau, 38:42.83; Robin Harbison, Cape Girardeau, 39:28.74

40 to 44 -- Dana Steffens, Frohna, Mo., 28:00.69; Rhonda Windeknecht, Cape Girardeau, 33:01.98; Kristi Layton, Friedheim, Mo., 33:46.40

45 to 49 -- Elaina Boehme, Altenburg, Mo., 33:11.08; Leslie Davis, Jackson, 33:25.50; Kathy Tuschhoff, Cape Girardeau, 33:59.87; Brenda Kennedy, Cape Girardeau, 37:16.35

50 to 59 -- Carol Dippold, Thebes, Ill., 28:59.37; Susan Vickery, Cape Girardeau, 36:17.80; Kathy Barks, Jackson, 39:22.20

60 and older -- Barbara Pumm, Manchester, Mo., 34:23.42

Children's mile run

Results -- Ethan Dorris, Cape Girardeau, 7:43.88; Allison Vaughn, Cape Girardeau, 9:33.88; Nathan Phelps, Cape Girardeau, 7:55.55; Nolan Dry, Jackson, 10:06.46; Jared Jannin, Perryville, Mo., 11:04.08

Benton scores hole-in-one

Tom Benton recorded an ace on hole No. 6 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.

Benton used a 7-iron to cover the 155 yards.

Gast records hole-in-one

Fruitland's Mike Gast scored a hole-in-one on hole No. 8 at Bent Creek Golf Course.

Johnny Gast witnessed the shot.

Logel scores hole-in-one

Steve Logel used a 7-iron to record an ace on hole No. 6 at Cape Girardeau Country Club.

The hole was playing 155 yards.

Brey earns medalist honors in WGA outing

Judi Brey captured medalist honors at the Cape Girardeau Country Club's Women's Golf Association's weekly outing.

Irene Thomas took first place, followed by Sheryl Bollinger and Carol Miller.

Fowler records hole-in-one

Cape Girardeau's Don Fowler used a 7-iron to record an ace on hole No. 4 at Kimbeland Country Club.

It was the fourth hole-in-one for Fowler, who is 72 years old.

The hole was playing 146 yards.

Mark Fowler, David Little and Bob Templeton witnessed the shot.

King scores hole-in-one

Cape Girardeau's Tommy King used a 9-iron to score an ace on hole No. 18 at Kimbeland Country Club.

The hole was playing 136 yards.

Jeff Derrick, Loy Welker and John Wondel witnessed the shot.

-- From staff reports