Sports headlines 2005

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January
3 G Fieldcrest girls easily defeated Dee-Mack Monday night, 52-25. The Knights were led by Nicole Ropp with 13 points while Samantha Hall added 12 points as they improved their record to 7-7. 53-52,
4 B Fieldcrest defeated El Paso-Gridley in overtime, 53-52, on a last second 3 pointer by Kurt Heider at El Paso Tuesday night. Joshua Crone led the Knights in scoring with 20 points. The Knights are now 9-2 for the season.
7 B Dee-Mack handily defeated Fieldcrest, 71-47, Friday night at Minonk. Jarrod Cook was the top scorer for Fieldcrest with 12 points while Kody Russell chipped in with 11 points for the cold-shooting Knights who shot only 17 percent in the first half against the aggressive Dee-mack defense. Fieldcrest is now 9-3.
9 B Fieldcrest beat Prairie Central in overtime, 69-67, after enjoying a big halftime lead at the IBCA Shootout at Wenona Sunday. Jake Martin led the Knights with 16 points while Kody Russell had 14 points and Jarrod Cook added 13. Joshua Krone and Michael Modro both had 9 points to round out the balanced scoring for the Knights.
10 G Fieldcrest girls came from behind to down Lexington in overtime, 49-47, Monday night at Minonk. Sarah Fluech led the Knights with 16 points and also pulled down 15 rebounds. Nicole Ropp had 8 points for the Knights as they improved their record to 8-8.
11 B Roanoke-Benson defeated Fieldcrest, 57-50, Tuesday night at Minonk. Kody Russell led the Knights (10-4) in scoring with 10 points.
14 B - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
Fieldcrest crushed Tri-Point, 75-36, behind a 3 point rampage by Kody Russell who led the Knights with 19 points Friday night at Cullom. Jarrod Cook had 16 points while Jake Martin added 12 points as the Knights improved their record to 11-4.
17 G - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
Eureka defeated Fieldcrest girls, 59-52, Monday night at Eureka. Samantha Hall led the Knights (8-10) in scoring with 19 points while Sara Fluech had 9 points.
18 B - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
Eureka beat a cold Fieldcrest, 73-60, Tuesday night at Minonk. The Knights shot only 37 percent from the field as their record fell to 11-5. Jarrod Cook was the Knights leading scorer with 15 points while Kody Russell chipped in with 13 points.
20 G - Submitted by Datatron, Inc.
Tri-Point trimmed Fieldcrest, 57-40, Thursday night at Minonk. Kristen Ragusa was the leading scorer for Fieldcrest with 12 points while Nicole Ropp and Samantha Hall both chipped in with 9 points.
24 G - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
Tri-Point defeated Fieldcrest girls, 63-47, Monday night. Sam Hall was the leading scorer for the Knights with 12 points while Sara Fluech added 11 points.
25 B - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
Lexington topped Fieldcrest, 72-65, Tuesday night at Minonk. Joshua Krone was the leading point getter for the Knights with 20. Jarrod Cook and Michael Modro each had 11 points as the Knights record fell to 11-6.
27 G - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
Heyworth's defense shutdown Fieldcrest girls, 39-25, Thursday at Heyworth. Kristen Ragusa was the top point getter for the Knights (9-12) with 8 points.
28 B - Submitted by Dave Uphoff
With an aggressive defense, Fieldcrest clobbered Flanagan, 51-21, Friday night at Flanagan. Kody Russell led the Knights(12-6) with 18 points while Jake Martin chipped in with 13 points.
February
3 G Fieldcrest girls down Tremont - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest girls came from behind at halftime to beat Tremont, 47-37, at Minonk. Sara Fluech led the Knights(9-12) with 28 points while Samantha Hall added 10 points.
3 B Fieldcrest tops Tremont, 58-44 - Submitted by Editor
Jake Martin's 26 points led Fieldcrest to a 58-44 win over Tremont Tuesday night. Joshua Krone chipped in with 12 points as the Knights improved their record to 13-6.
3 B Fieldcrest West goes to State - Submitted by Monica Kalkwarf
This photo was taken last night at the 7th grade boys Sectional game hosted by Roanoke Benson. Fieldcrest West Middle school defeated Metamora St. Marys to go on to the State Finals. They will play this Saturday at 12:00 at Clinton Junior High School. The boy's record is 21-2. Good Luck Knights-We're proud of you!!
3 B Fieldcrest beatsDeer Creek-Mackinaw, 45-39 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest High School upset Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 45-39, in a semifinal game of the Midstate Conference Basketball Tournament at El Paso Thursday night. The Knights were led by Jake Martin with 14 points, including a key three-point play late in the contest. The Knight's defense helped to avenge a 71-45 loss to Dee-Mack earlier in the season. Jarrod Cook added 10 points while Joshua Krone chipped in with 9 points. The Knights(14-6) play 12th ranked Ridgeview (19-1) tonight in the championship game.
5 B Fieldcrest upsets Ridgeview for Midstate title - Submitted by Editor
Joshua Krone's last second 3-pointer gave Fieldcrest(15-6) a come from behind, 46-45, victory over favored Ridgeview(19-2). After being down 12 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the cold shooting Knights caught fire and scored 9 straight points to start the greatest comeback in Fielcrest's history. Ridgeview also missed 8 out of 13 free throws in the final quarter. Krone led the Knights in scoring with 11 points while Kody Russell added 9 points and Marcus Sellers had 8 points.
8 G Roanoke-Benson downs Fieldcrest girls - Submitted by Editor
Roanoke-Benson came from behind to defeat Fieldcrest, 48-31, in the Fieldcrest Regional Monday night. The Rockets outscored the Knights 29-8 in the second half. The scoring leaders for Fieldcrest were Nicole Ropp and Diane Sczepanski with 7 points each. The Knights ended their season at 9-16.
8 B Fieldcrest West advances to State semifinals - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest West crushed Springfield Christ the King, 50-26, in the opening round of the Illinois Elementary School Association Class 7A state basketball tournament at Clinton. Matt Stevenson was the top scorer for the Knights (23-2) with 16 points while Nathan Ropp had 11. Fieldcrest will play Chrisman Scottland (22-1) in the semi-final game at 6: p.m. today.
13 B Fieldcrest tops Tremont, 69-54 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest beat Tremont, 69-54, Friday night behind the 3-point shooting of Kody Russell who made six 3-pointers and 24 points. Jarrod Cook had 15 points for the Knights (17-6) while Joshua Krone added 13 points and Jake Martin had 10 points.
16 B Fieldcrest beats Midland, 60-43 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest defeated Midland, 60-43, Tuesday night at Minonk. Junior Jarrod Cook led the Knights(18-6) in scoring with 16 points as the Knights led throughout the game. Jake Martin and Kody Russell both had 11 points while Michael Modro added 8 points and Joshua Krone had 6 points to round out the balanced scoring for the Knights.
19 B Fieldcrest defeats Gardner, 68-60 - Submitted by Editor
Kody Russell's 20 points led Fieldcrest(19-6) to a 68-60 victory over Gardner Friday night at Minonk. Balanced scoring helped the Knights to their eighth straight nonconference win as Jarrod Cook had 15 points, Michael Modro had 13, Jake Martin added 11, and Joshua Krone had 9.
22 B Fieldcrest downs Woodland, 66-52 - Submitted by Editor
Free throws enabled a cold shooting Fieldcrest(20-6) to defeat Woodland, 66-52, in first round play of the El Paso-Gridley Regional Monday night. Jarrod Cook was the top point getter for the Knights with 16 points while Jake Martin had 14 points and Kody Russell added 11 points. Fieldcrest plays Lexington Wednesday night in second round action at El Paso.
24 B Fieldcrest overcomes Lexington, 54-52, in Regional - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest came from behind to beat Lexington, 54-52, in the El Paso-Gridley Regional semifinals. The Knights (21-6) were led by Kody Russell with 24 points, including 9 straight points in the 4 quarter. Jake Martin and Michael Modro each had 7 points. Fieldcrest plays Prairie Central Friday night in the championship game.
26 B Fieldcrest loses to Prairie Central, 60-59, in OT - Submitted by Editor
Prairie Central defeated Fieldcrest in overtme, 60-59, in the El Paso-Gridley Class A Regional finals. It was a close game with neither team holding more than a 4 point lead. Prairie shot 57% from the field to Fieldcrest's 35%. Joshua Krone was the scoring leader for the Knights with 23 points while Jarrod Cook ended with 14 points. Fieldcrest finished the season with a commendable 21-7 record.
June
20 B Minonk Instructional Blue (7-8) Take 3rd at BANTAM Tourney - Submitted by Todd Cremer
Minonk Instructional Legue Blue (7-8 year olds) took home 3rd place trophy in the 2005 M.W.S.B.P BANTAM Legue tournament played in Washburn this weekend. The team won 3 out of 4 games for this honor. Pictured left to right Back row: Logan Snyder, Quentin Harsted, Collin Cremer, Jarod Rients, Drew Barth, Kaleb Barth Front row: Andrew Lindsay, Ryan Baker, Grant Jochums, Joey Buis, Kyle Colglazier, Tristin Rodseth, Ryan Hillenburg Thanks to all that came to watch and support our team and congratulations BLUE! Click here for photo.
20 B Minonk Instructional Blue places 1st in Around the Horn competition - Submitted by Todd Cremer
The Minonk Instructional Legue Blue (7-8 year olds) placed 1st in the AROUND THE HORN competition in the BANTAM Legue Tournament this weekend in Washburn. This competition was a timed event as the ball was thrown from position to position around the field. Blue had the fastest time on Friday which put them in the finals on Sunday in which they again had the fastest time. The team received a 1st place medal for their efforts. Pictured left to right Back row: Collin Cremer, Andrew Lindsay, Kaleb Barth, Jarod Rients, Drew Barth Front row: Grant Jochums, Ryan Baker, Ryan Hillenburg, Kyle Colglazier, Joey Buis Not pictured: Jordan Henkel, Logan Snyder, Quentin Harsted, Tristin Rodseth Click here for photo.
August
27 B El Paso-Gridley downs Fieldcrest, 48 - 28 - Submitted by
El Paso-Gridley completed four touchdown passes in the first half on their way to a 48-28 victory over Fieldcrest in the season opener at El Paso. Jake Martin was the leading scorer for Fieldcrest with 2 touchdowns and 51 yards rushing.
September
3 B Lexington overcomes Fieldcrest, 42-32 - Submitted by Editor
Lexington held Fieldcrest scoreless in the second half as the Minutemen scored 28 points in the second half to overcome a 32-14 halftime deficit and defeat the Knights, 42-32. Jake Martin led Fieldcrest in rushing with two TD runs of 7 and 40 yards while Kody Russell returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and also scored on receptions of 24 and 35 yards from Kurt Wilson. The Knights are now 0-2 for the season.
10 B Fieldcrest whips Flanagan, 28-9 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest defeated Flanagan, 28-9, in a game at Minonk Friday night. Fieldcrest was led by quarterback Kurt Wilson who threw a touchdown pass to Darin Meierhofer and ran 6 yards for a touchdown to finish the first half. Jake Martin had a 9 yard touchdown run and Tim Klieber finished the scoring with a 25 yard run. Martin led the Knights in rushing with 139 yards while Wilson completed 5 of 8 passes for 69 yards. Fieldcrest is now 1-2 for the season.
17 B Heyworth downs Fieldcrest, 26-12 - Submitted by Editor
Heyworth rushed for 269 yards to defeat Fieldcrest, 26-12, Friday night at Heyworth. Marcus Sellers scored on a 48 yard pass from Kurt Wilson and Doug Martin rushed for 41 yards including a 1 yard plunge for a touchdown to account for Fieldcrest's scoring. The Knights are now 1-3.
24 B Fieldcrest defeats Woodland, 35-7 - Submitted by
Fieldcrest won their homecoming defeating Woodland, 35-7, Friday night. Jake Martin led the Knights rushing for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns. Quarterback Kurt Wilson passed for 131 yards and scored on a one yard plunge while Kody Russell scored on a 27 yard run. The Knights are now 2-3.
October
1 B Top ranked Dee-mack defeats Fieldcrest, 33-12 - Submitted by Editor
Deer Creek-Mackinaw overcame an early Fieldcrest lead to defeat the Knights, 33-12, Friday night at Mackinaw. Ranked number one in the state's Class 1A, Dee-Mack whitewashed Fieldcrest 20-0 in the second half. Fieldcrest scored on TD passes from quarterback Kurt Wilson to Kurt Heider for 9 yards and a 22 yarder to Marcus Seller. The Knights are now 2-4.
8 B Ridgeview beats Fieldcrest in OT, 27-26 - Submitted by
A failed two point conversion by Fieldcrest in overtime allowed Ridgeview to slip away with a 27-26 win over the Knights Friday night at Colfax. Fieldcrest scored 2 TD's in the 4th quarter to knot the score at 20-20 but a missed extra point kick prevented the Knights from defeating Ridgeview who is ranked Number 7 in the State Class 1A. Both teams scored a touchdown in overtime. Jake Martin had 2 touchdowns for the Knights while Josh North and quarterback Kurt Wilson each had a touchdown.
15 B Fieldcrest defeats Tremont, 22-15 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest held off a fourth period scoring threat by Tremont to defeat the Turks, 22-15, at Minonk Friday night. Fieldcrest got to an early lead and held a 22-8 lead at half-time. The Knights amassed 405 yards in total offense with a 14 yard run by quarterback Kurt Wilson and 2 touchdown runs by Jake Martin. Fieldcrest is now 3-5.
22 B Fieldcrest crushes Tri-Point, 54-0 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest ended its season on a high note by crushing Tri-Point, 54-0. Jake Martin led the Knights with 3 touchdowns and 165 yards rushing. Josh North added 2 TDs while Tim Klieber ran a 57 yard TD. Quarterback Kurt Wilson started the scoring with a 60 yard run and also threw a 35 yard touchdown pass to Darin Meierhofer. Fieldcrest finished the season at 4-5.
November
24 B Fieldcrest wins first 2 games at Dwight - Submitted by
Fieldcrest started their season with a 56-45 victory over Iroquois West in the first round of the Dwight Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday night. Kiel Melvin led the Knights with 19 points, including three 3-pointers while Jarrod Cook added 15 points and Logan Park had 8 points. Fieldcrest continued their winning ways by beating Beecher, 83-54 Wednesday night in the Dwight Tournament. Jarrod Cook again led the Knights with 24 points including four 3-pointers. Joe Stasell had 14 points, Kiel Melvin added 12 and Logan Park had nine points for the Knights as the Knights improved their record to 2-0.
26 B Fieldcrest wins Dwight Tournament - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest defeated Dwight, 61-43, Friday night to win the Dwight Thanksgiving Tournament. Logan Park and Kiel Melvin led the undefeated Knights in scoring with 11 points each while Jared Krischel added 8 points and Jarrod Cook had 6 points to round out the balanced scoring. Jarrod Cook was named the tournament MVP.
30 B Fieldcrest defeats Ridgeview, 59-43 - Submitted by
Fieldcrest remained unbeaten with a convincing 59-43 victory over Ridgeview at Colfax Tuesday night. Kiel Melvin led the Knights in scoring with 15 points while Darin Meierhofer had 14 points and 11 rebounds. Jarrod Cook and Logan each scored 11 points to round out the balanced scoring as the Knights improved their record to 4-0.
December
7 B Fieldcrest downs Heyworth, 55-40 - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest made 10 of 12 free throws in the final quarter to improve their record to 5-0 with a convincing 55-40 victory over Heyworth at Minonk Tuesday night. Jake Martin led the Knights with 17 points and 6 assists. Jared Krischel chipped in with 12 points while Logan Park had 5 points and 9 rebounds.
11 B Fieldcrest remains undefeated - Submitted by Editor
Fieldcrest remained unbeaten with a 64-55 victory over St. Bede Saturday night at Minonk. Darin Meierhofer led the Knights (6-0) with 17 points while Logan Park had 11 points. Jake Martin had 8 assists. Park and Jarod Cook shared rebound honors with 6 each.
15 B Fieldcrest annihilates Washburn, 81-18 - Submitted by
Fieldcrest continued its unbeaten streak by crushing Lowpoint-Washburn, 81-18, Wednesday night in the first round of the Spring Valley Hall Holiday Tournament at Spring Valley. The Knights were led in scoring by Darin Meierhofer with 16 points. Kiel Marvin added 14 points and Jared Krischel had 12 points as Fieldcrest improved its record to 7-0.
16 B Fieldcrest downs Hall, 59-40 - Submitted by
Fieldcrest defeated Spring Valley Hall, 59-40, in the second round of the Colmone Classic Tournament at Spring Valley Thursday night. Logan Park led the undefeated Knights (8-0) in scoring with 20 points while Kiel Melvin had 16 points and Jake Martin added 8 points.
17 B Fieldcrest wins Colmone Classic - Submitted by Editor
Unbeaten Fieldcrest (9-0) continued its winning ways by capturing the Colmone Classic at Spring Valley with a 65-58 victory over Kewanee Wethersfield Friday night. The Knights balancing scoring attack was led by Jake Martin with 17 points, Logan Park with 14 points, Jarrod Cook with 12 points, and Darin Meierhofer and Kiel Melvin with 7 points each. Park was named the tournament MVP.