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Friday, August 15
Levy Selected for World Series ALL Tournament Team
Josh Levy was selected by the NABF to the 2008 Senior Division World Series All Tournament Team. He was one of five outfielders chosen by the Tournament Committee. Josh had a very productive tournament while competing against the best teams in the nation. CONGRATS JOSH LEVY !!
Thursday, August 7
Blues Complete Season at NABF World Series
The Blues completed the 2008 season with two wins and two losses at the NABF National Finals in Jackson Mississippi. The wins included a one run victory over the defending national champion Houston Heat and a win against the team from Troy Ohio. The losses were a tight one run loss to the eventual 2008 champion Bayside Yankees and a defeat at the hands of the Evansville Razorbacks. Once again, the Blues were able to navigate to the stage with the last and best fifteen teams in the country to complete their season. The Blues finished 29-12 for the summer.
Tuesday, July 29
Blues Sweep South Suburban and Win Three at Chesterton
In their final two weekends before the NABF Nationals in Mississippi, the Blues swept three games from the South Suburban Senior Babe Ruth team which is hosting the Ohio Valley Babe Ruth Regional Tournament and won three of four games at the Chesterton Showcase. At Chesterton, the Blues were able to win contests with the Kalamazoo Maroons, Lakeside Cardinals and Indiana Breakers. The one loss was suffered in a tight 3-1 game with Bloomington Gold.
Wednesday, June 25
Blues Reach Final Four in Kalamazoo
The Blues went 5-1 at the Maroons' Wood Bat Invitational, losing in the Semi-finals to the London Ontario Badgers. Norwood had several "come from behind" victories earlier in the tourney. The Blues return from Kalamzoo with an overall record of 11-1.
Monday, June 16
Blues Sweep to Wolverine Classic Title 2008
The Blues won four games in Niles Michigan to capture the 2008 Wolverine ClassicTitle. In successive games Norwood defeated St. Joe, South Bend and Three Oakes to win their pool and the host Niles in the title game. Pitching chores in the opener were handled by Mike Fiala and Justin Troyner. The win in game two went to Nick Gross with outstanding relief from Kevin Edwards. In game three, Josh West went six very strong innings for the win. The "W" in the finale went to the starter Sam Dickstein with a Save credited to Martin Farmer. Contributing heavily to the offense all weekend were the first six hitters in the lineup; Rob Kennedy, David Hoffman, Matt Igara, Ryan McMillin, Lloyd Burchett and Donny Fitgerald. In addition; Brad Winkler, Michaelangelo Consiglio, Gabe Henriques, Alex Kopf, Ryan Lesner, Mac Simotes, and Ethan Blumenthal played well.
Tuesday, July 17
Nommensen Selected All Ohio Valley Conference and All NCAA Regional Team
Brett (Blues 2004,2005) had an oustanding 2008 season at Eastern Illinois and was selected to the Ohio Valley All Conference Team. In adddition, he was chosen to the All NCAA Regional (Lincoln, Nebraska) Team after hitting .500 in the tournament. Great Year Brett!
Tuesday, March 4
Dubler All Missouri Valley Conference/White Sox Draft 8th Round
Kevin Dubler (Blues 2004, 2005) was selected Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week and to the Austin Peay Ivitational 2008 All Tournament Team. Kevin hit .571 for the tournament; with 8 hits, 4 doubles, 2 homeruns, 6 runs scored and 7 RBI's. Kevin was also voted "Second Team All Missouri Valley Conference" for the 2008 season. He was also drafted in the 8th round of the June 08 Professional Draft by the Chicago White Sox. Great Job Kevin! Looking forward to seeing you play at The Cell. Kevin has now signed with the White Sox.
Thursday, April 12
Zagone Selected By Orioles In Sixth Round
Rick Zagone
 Rick Zagone (Blues 04) was named "National Co-Pitcher Of The Week" for the University of Missouri. Rick was drafted in the Sixth Round of the 08 Professional Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. He has now signed with the Orioles. Rick's brother Sam, also a left handed pitcher, plays with the 08 Blues.
CONGRATS Rick Zagone!
Tuesday, April 22
Goebbert Big Ten Player of the Week/ Big Ten All Conference
Jake Goebbert (Blues 2005, 2006) was named "Big Ten Player Of The Week" for the third time in his two years at Northwestern. In their series at Iowa, Jake was eight for thirteen at the plate with four doubles and one home run. He was instrumental in NU taking the series from Iowa. Jake was selected Second Team All Big Ten for the 2008 season. CONGRATS JAKE !
Monday, June 4
Hansen Named All Conference
Don Hansen (Blues 2004, 2005) was named Second Team All CCIW for the 2008 season. Donnie is a Junior outfielder at Augustana College.
Great Work Don Hansen!
Tuesday, March 11
Sonen Selected GLV Pitcher of the Week/All Conference and All Regional Teams
Chase Sonen (Blues 02, 03, 04) was selected Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week . Chase threw five shutout innings in St. Joseph's 8-2 victory over Ashland University. Chase was also selected to the 2008 Second Team "All Conference" and "All North Central Regional" teams. Great Work Chase !!
Friday, November 2
Ewert To Illinois State
Quinn Ewert (Blues 2003,04, 05) has transferred from Michigan State to Illinois State for his Junior 2008 season. Quinn will become a key member of the ISU pitching staff, while joining several other former Blues now playing for the Redbirds.
Monday, November 26
Hoffman Awarded NABF Scholarship
David Hoffman (Blues 2006, 2007) was awarded the NABF College Scholarship for the 2007/08 school year. David was a valuable member of two Blues' World Series teams and was selected to the 2007 All Tournament Team. He is now a freshman infielder at Augustana College. Congratulations, David Hoffman!
Monday, September 10
Mazzuca Playing on Italian Olympic Team
Joe Mazzuca (Blues 1998, 1999) is now playing with the Italian Olympic Team. They are playing in the European qualifying rounds for the 2008 Olympics. Congrats and Best of Luck Joe !
Monday, August 6
Blues Finish Fifth At National Finals
The Blues completed the 2007 season with a fifth in the nation finish at the NABF World Series in Jackson, Mississippi. In their opener, the Blues were beaten 5-4 in nine innings by the Southern California Renegades. Craig Peters was the starter and left in the 6th with a 4-2 lead. Leading hitters in the game were Kurtis Smith, David Hoffman, Matt Igara and Eric Aguilera. In their second game, Norwood, defeated the defending national champion Jackson Ninety Sixers 10-3. Sam Dickstein earned the victory on the mound. Leading contributors to the offense were Dave Hoffman, Jeff Holm and Matt Igara. In the third game the Blues defeated Youngstown, Ohio 9-5. Stew Brase was the starter and Jeff Holm gained the victory in relief. Leading the offense were Corey Moylan, David Schwabe, and Kurtis Smith. Advancing to the championship bracket quarter finals, the Blues took on the Houston Heat and lost a tight 3-0 game. Anthony Campanella and Ryan Overton performed well on the mound but the Blues could not push any runs to cross the plate. Also contributing to the World Series effort were Greg Stolzenburg, Jack Krause, Josh Colon, Josh Levy, Jon Carlson and Ryan Lesner. The Blues finish the 2007 season with a final record of 35-11-1, three tournament titles and a fifth in the nation finish.
Thursday, August 16
Blues Selected To World Series All Tournament Team
Two members of the 2007 World Series team were selected as part of the "All Tournament Team" at the National Finals in Jackson Mississippi. Right handed pitcher Sam Dickstein, the winning pitcher in the Blues' victory over the defending national champion Jackson 96ers, was chosen as one of the pitchers on the team. David Hoffman was picked as the second baseman . David had a very productive World Series with the bat as well as playing flawless defense. He was also a member of the Blues' 2006 World Series team. CONGRATULATIONS SAM and DAVE !
Friday, June 8
Anetsberger Selected by Marlins in MLB Draft
 Ryan Anetsberger (Blues 03, 04) was selected in the MLB Free Agent draft by the Florida Marlins in the 15th round. Ryan, a junior at Illinois State, has signed with the Marlins.
In addition, Anetsberger was selected as the Most Valuable Player for the 2007 Illinois State Team.
Congratulations and Best of Luck, Ryan!
 Jim Sajewich (Blues 04, 05) was selected the Most Valuable Pitcher for the 2007 Illinois State Team. Congrats Jim!
Tuesday, June 26
Petrick Called Up by Cubs
Bill Petrick (Blues 2001) was brought up from AA to the Chicago Cubs major league team today. Petrick who pitched for the Blues in the 2001 NABF World Series in Wilmington, Delaware will join the Cubs bullpen as Ryan Dempster is placed on the DL. Best of Luck Billy!
Monday, June 4
Waylock Chosen First Team All Region J.C.
 Infielder John Waylock (Blues 2004, 2005) was selected for the All Region Division I Junior College Team. John is a red shirt freshman at Muscatine Iowa Junior College.
Great Work John!
Wednesday, May 23
Foggi Selected to NCAA Rawlings Gold Glove South Region Team
Stefano Foggi (Blues 2002) was selected as the first baseman on the Rawlings South Region Gold Glove Team. Playing for Rollins College, Stefano finished with a .996 fielding average. He also hit .312 with 39 RBI's. Great Job!
Sunday, March 18
Foggi Named Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week
Stefano Foggi (Blues 2002) was named
"Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week" for Rollins College.
In their weekend conference series with Eckerd and for the week, Stefano hit
.538 with 2 HR's, 11 RBI's, and 4 Runs scored.
GREAT WORK STEFANO !
Tuesday, April 24
Pericht Great Lakes Valley Conference Player Of The Week
Michael Pericht
 Mike Pericht (Blues 06) was selected "Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week" Mike, catching for St. Joe/Indiana, hit .588, with 8 RBI's, 6 doubles, 1 triple and 1 HR for the week. Great Job Michael!
Wednesday, December 5
07 Blues Make College Commitments
These current Blues players have made college commitments for the 07-08 school year.
More to follow soon.
Matt Williamson University of Vermont
Kit Crook Saddleback College/California
Stewart Brase Charleston Southern
Josh Colon Heartland College
Jeff Holm Michigan State University
Michael Corrigan St. Louis University
Craig Peters Lehigh University
David Hoffman Augustana
Curtis Smith Hofstra
Paul Zarlengo Triton
Jack Krause Triton
Corey Moylan University of Vermont
Greg Stolzenburg Weathorford College
CONGRATULATIONS !!
Saturday, February 17
Otteman Named Southland Conference Hitter of the Week
 Matt Otteman(Blues 05) was selected Southland Conference Hitter of the Week. Matt was 6 for 10 with 6 RBI's in the first week of the season for Texas Arlington.
Great work Matt!
Friday, August 11
Carlson Selected For World Series All Tournament Team
Pitcher Jon Carlson was chosen by the NABF as an "All Tournament Team" selection for the 2006 National Final/World Series in Jackson, Mississippi. Jon threw a complete game, two hit shutout in the Blues' 3-0 win over the defending national champion, Bayside Yankees of New York. The win advanced the Blues out of their pool and into the elimination round of the Series.
Monday, August 7
Blues Finish Fourth at NABF National Final
The Norwood Blues earned a "Fourth In The Nation" finish in the 2006 NABF National Finals held in Jackson, Mississippi. In the opener, Norwood defeated Team Ontario 7-0. Drew Luedtke was dominant on the mound, giving up one hit while striking out twelve. Steve Binder, Grant Simotes and Sam Guttosch each had two hits. In game two, the Blues lost a 3-2, extra inning heart breaker to the Jackson 96ers. Jesse Stepniewski was the hard luck starting pitcher, with two runs scoring on a controversial "no catch" call in the second inning. The game was tied by the Blues in the bottom of the 7th inning resulting from a pinch-hit triple off the bat of David Hoffman. In game three, Norwood defeated Greenbelt Maryland 3-0 on a complete game two hitter from Cole Livermore. The Blues scored all three in the first inning with Steve Binder drawing a base on balls, David Heasley's bunt for hit, Grant Simotes' base hit, Jake Goebberts' sacrifice bunt and Mike Pericht's base hit. In game four, the Blues defeated the defending national champion Bayside Yankees 3-0 on a complete game two hitter from Jon Carlson. The big hit of the game was a two out, two RBI double off the bat of David Hoffman. In their finale, Norwood was defeated by the eventual 2006 National Champion Jackson 96ers by a score of 6-2. Too many errors bunched together early in the game resulted in all of Jackson's runs. Matt Williamson and Frank Rizzo pitched well enough to win but the defense created too many opportunities for the 96ers. Jake Goebbert's "inside the park" home run accounted for both of the Blues' runs.
Also playing a big part in the Blues' success in Mississippi were Kit Crook, David Fallon, Kurtis Smith, Brian Riegler, Matt Igara, Nate Weglarz and Pat Luehring.
The Blues' summer season ends with a 35-11-2 record, three tournament titles and a Fourth In Nation finish.
Blues' Early Signings
Several players on the Blues roster for the 2006 season have signed National Letters of Intent during the early NCAA signing period. They include:
Chase Barbier Murray State
Grant Simotes Western Michigan
Jacob Goebbert Northwestern
Pat Luehring St. Joseph/Indiana
Cole Livermore Northwestern
Anthony Ruffolo Illinois State
Mike Pericht St. Joseph/Indiana
CONGRATULATIONS !
Additions to these early signings include:
David Heasley University of St. Francis
Drew Luedtke Hofstra
Steve Binder Edgewood College
Jesse Stepniewski IIT
Jon Carlson Augustana
Nathan Weglarz Parkland
Monday, June 12
Pericht Selected by Astros in Professional Draft
Blues' catcher Michael Pericht was selected by the Houston Astros in the 2006 Professional Baseball Amateur Draft. Congrats!
NABF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO QUINN EWERT
Quinn Ewert (Blues 2003, 04, 05) was awarded the NABF Player Scholarship for the 2005/06 school year. Quinn played three years for the Blues and appeared in three NABF Regional Tournaments and three NABF World Series. He is now a freshman and valuable member of the pitching staff at Michigan State University. CONGRATULATIONS QUINN !
Tuesday, August 9
"Rawlings Big Stick Batting Champion" Awarded to Jacob Goebbert
Norwood Blues first baseman Jacob Goebbert earned the NABF World Series "Rawlings Big Stick Batting Championship" for his performance in the 2005 World Series/National Championship in Jackson Misssissippi. Goebbert led all hitters in the tournament with a .473 average.
Jacob was also selected to the "All Tournament Team".
CONGRATULATIONS JAKE !
Kevin Tomasiewicz to Mets
Kevin Tomasiewicz (Blues 2001) was selected by the New York Mets in the 2005 draft and signed a professional contract. Congratulations Kevin!
Two Blues Pitchers From 2000 in 04 Draft
Two members of the Norwood Blues pitching staff in the year 2000 were part of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. Matt Zaleski (Indiana State) was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 30th round. David Haehnel (UIC) was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 8th round. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK!
Both have now signed and begun their professional careers.
05 Blues Commit In Early Signing Period
A number of Norwood Blues class of 05 have made their college choice during the NCAA early signing period in November.
Those who made this choice and have signed include:
Andy Deain Northern Illinois University
Gabe DeMarco Illinois State University
Kevin Dubler Illinois State University
Quinn Ewert Michigan State University
Brett Nommensen Eastern Illinois University
Brad Riegler University of Illinois/Chicago
Rick Zagone University of Missouri
Additional commitments from the 05 class have now been made by:
Don Hansen Augustana
Kyle Hallett Akron University
Brian Rintz Augustana
Jim Sajewich Illinois State
Matt Otteman Texas/Arlington
Ryan Lindquist Elgin CC
Blues Players Named to All Tournament Team
Four members of the 2003 Norwood Blues, World Series Team were chosen for the "All Tournament Team" of the NABF National Finals.
They are as follows:
Chase Sonen Pitcher
Kyle Cherney Catcher
J.D. Mynhier Utility Infielder
Rick Chomicz Outfielder
CONGRATULATIONS !
2003 Blues Finish Third In Nation
The 2003 Norwood Blues returned home from the NABF National Finals in Ontario Canada with a 3rd in in the nation finish. The Blues went 3-1 in their pool, qualifying for the National Semi-Final game, in which they came up short against the eventual national champion, Batting Practice Bulldogs from Pittsburgh, PA. by a score of 10 to 6.
In the opener, Norwood defeated the Maryland Orioles by a score of 8 to 2. Craig Brookes pitched 6 innings for the victory, with Rob Inzinga picking up the save. Bobby Loos led the offense with a single, double and triple. Kyle Cherney had two doubles and J.D. Mynhier hit a home run. In game two, Norwood beat the Ontario Renegades 7-1. Chase Sonen went the distance, giving up three hits, striking out eleven. Bryan Tews and Rick Chomicz led the offense with two hits apiece. Pat Minoque, Adam Varrassi and Kevin Zalnis all drove in runs. In game three, the Blues fell short in a 6-4 loss to the Indiana Bulls. Leading hitters for the Blues in this back and forth game were Rick Chomicz, with three hits and J.D. Mynhier with two hits. Peter Wolf turned in a solid job on the mound in relief. In the critical fourth game of the pool, the Blues defeated the Pike Creek Diamonds of Delaware 12-7. Quinn Ewert was the starter and winner, with three and a third innings of stellar relief help from Alex Guttosch. Rick Chomicz, Bob Loos, and J.D. Mynhier each had two hits. Key RBIs were also delivered by Greg Zage, Marcus Artner, Kyle Cherney and Adam Varrassi, who hit a two run homerun. Pat Minogue was the defensive standout of the game, with multiple "web gems" in left-field. On one play, he dove across the bullpen mound to grab a line drive. In the Semi-Final the Blues came up short inspite of shutting down the Bulldogs in the final four innings with a solid relief effort from Rob Inzinga.
Others who contributed to the World Series success of the Blues included Byron Banks, Bob Steinsdoerfer, Joe Mandele, Griffin Baum and Kevin Curtin.
The Blues finished the 2003 Summer Season at 43 Wins and 5 Losses.
Blues Selected In Professional Draft 2003
Four present and former Norwood Blues players were selected in the 2003 Professional Baseball Amateur Draft.
Vasili Spanos 11th round Oakland Athletics
Blues/1999
Joe Mazzuca 12th round Florida Marlins
Blues/1998, 1999
Adam Tobler 32nd round Chicago Cubs
Blues/2001, 2002
Ryan Kalita 17th round Chicago Cubs
Blues/1999
In addition, Tim Marks Blues/1998, 1999, has signed a professional contract with the Richmond Roosters of the Frontier League.
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