Kirk Danielson
Holy Cowbell
The 2006-07 SDSU Varsity sporting year was a memorable and exciting one. Individual and team efforts this year have brought much success, pride and excitement in Jackrabbit country for fans and the athletes alike. “I think the fan excitement was pretty positive this year,” said SDSU Athletic Director Fred Oien.
Men claim first victory
In their final meet of the year, the men’s tennis team secured their first victory of the season, defeating the University of Sioux Falls, 4-3. Corey Paluch, Steve Grantz, Jeff Hughes and Matt Gill all won their singles matches against the Cougars. Paluch and Grantz teamed up in doubles to secure their second win of the match.
Track teams run well in Kansas
The SDSU track and field teams had strong running and throwing performances at the Jim Duncan Invitational April 14, Kansas Relays April 19-21 and the Sioux City Relays April 20-21. A number of Jackrabbits secured high finishes, and a few had first-place finishes.
Summer allows for all of us to be stellar athletes
All year we’ve done stories about SDSU varsity sports and the student athletes who compete in the name of the Yellow and Blue. Intramural sports have found their way into a couple of issues, but as the days grow longer and our focus moves outdoors, it is again time to recognize the athlete inside us all.
Jacks swept by Creighton
April 17 was a superb day in Brookings. It was 65 degrees and sunny, with a slight easterly breeze. At Hillcrest Park the SDSU women’s tennis team hosted the Blue Jays from Creighton University. Creighton swept SDSU 8-0, winning both the doubles and singles matches.
Jackrabbits aced out by Bluejays
The SDSU men’s tennis team has had some setbacks this season. “We’re missing three players now,” said Coach Josh Lunak, “so we’re moving everybody from the JV up to the lineup. It’s been a struggle.” Nevertheless, the team strapped on their tennis shoes and took on Creighton University in their first home match of the year April 17.
Baseball team clicks in unexpected road games
The re-emergence of winter has not stopped the Jackrabbit baseball team from adding tick marks to its win column. The team has gone 4-1 the last two weeks, taking two of three on the road against Utah Valley State and sweeping North Dakota State last weekend in Omaha, Neb.
Twins’ opener provides ‘awesome atmosphere’
Winter truly is the longest eight months of the year in the upper Midwest. Even with the far-below-normal temperatures and yesterday’s fresh snowfall, there is light at the end of the frozen tunnel. Baseball is back, and the Minnesota Twins are off to a roaring good start.
Tracksters bring strong competition, set records
The SDSU track and field team is shifting gears and hoping for sunny days as they open their outdoor season this weekend at the Missouri Relays in Columbia, Mo. With 36 men and 44 women, the teams combine to form one of the biggest varsity teams on campus.
Jackrabbits break from road, prepared for home opener
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, SDSU baseball is back. The team is off and swinging, coming into the week with a 10-11 record. The Jackrabbits have been playing competitive ball this season, winning at least one game with every opponent this season.
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