Prodigy team blitzes through tournament

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Nov 11, 2003 by Capital-Journal

Topeka Prodigy team takes first place at tournament with shootout victory

The Topeka Prodigy Rush 13-under team won its division of the 2003 Governor's Cup Soccer Tournament.

This is the first Governor's Cup title for the Rush. The team has played together under coach Colby Williams since the age of 8.

The Rush defeated the Omaha Gladiators in a shootout in the championship game.

The Rush took an early lead in the second half when Austin Wegener headed in a pass from John Davidson. The Gladiators tied the score with 12 minutes left to play. The Rush went on to win with shootout goals from Caleb Gesner, Ryan Seidel and Jordan Crawford. Goalie Derrick Allen made two big saves to preserve the victory for the Rush.

Other scores in the tournament were as follows: Rush 2, Wichita Wizards 1; Rush 2, Shawnee Elite 0; Rush 4, Topeka Rhinos 1; Rush 1, Kaw Valley 0.

Members of the Rush are Derrick Allen, Dustin Deisher, Nick Golden, Dylan Filburn, Laramie Kirkwood, Jordan Crawford, Taylor Petrik, Austin Schile, Ryan Seidel, Ryan Haverkamp, John Davidson, Caleb Gesner, Colby Arnold, Eric Semjenow, Austin Wegener and Taylor Valdez.

The team is coached by Colby Williams, Don Wegener and Ron Crawford.

Submitted by Colby Williams

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The Prodigy Rush are, front row: Derrick Allen, Dustin Deisher, NIck Golden, Dylan Filburn and Laramie Kirkwood. Middle row: Jordan Crawford, Austin Schile, Ryan Seidel, Ryan Haverkamp, Taylor Petrick and John Davidson. Back row: Coach Ron Crawford, Caleb Gesner, Colby Arnold, Eric Semjenow, Austin Wegener, Taylor Valdez, coaches Colby Williams and Don Wegener.

The Topeka Prodigy Blitz won the 14-under division of the 2003 Sunflower Soccer Governor's Cup Soccer Tournament.

This is the fourth time the team has won the tournament.

The team has played together since the age of 8.

The Blitz shut out the Omaha Aresenal, who are ranked No. 18 in the nation, 1-0 in the championship game. The Blitz scored early on a goal from Tanner Speake off a pass from John Kasper. The team played strong defense for the rest of the game to maintain the lead.

Goalie Spenser Scott got the shutout for the Blitz.

The Blitz had three other shutouts in the tournament.

Other scores throughout the tournament for the team were as follows: Blitz 4, Capital Soccer Club 0; Blitz 4, Blue Valley 1; Blitz 8, Emporia Lionheart 0; Blitz 5, KC Strikers 0.

Members of the Blitz are Greg Herrman, Tanner Speake, Grant Rogers, Nathan Love, Michael Mauer, Tanner Barrand, Ben Moser, Austin Bork, Spenser Scott, Casey Giddens, Sean McAlister, Jake Dodds, Jesse Filburn, Josh Wurtz, Josh Kasper, Aaron Appel and Taylor Valdez.

The team is coached by Dave Herrman, Colby Williams and Jeff Rogers.

Submitted by Colby Williams

Hockey

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The Topeka Prodigy Blitz are, front row: Coach Jeff Rogers, Aaron Appel, Josh Wurtz, Spenser Scott, Mike Mauer, Ben Moser and Coach Dave Herrman. Middle row: Tanner Barrand, Sean McAlister, Tanner Speake, Jon Kaspar, Austin Bark and Greg Herrman. Back row: Brandon Falley, Jake Dodds, Nathan Love, Jesse Filburn, Grant Rogers and Casey Giddens.

Tryouts

Baseball

11-year-old corporately sponsored traveling team seeks players. 423-1621.

Indians, 14-year-old Ken Berry team, needs one pitcher. Dave Brown 273-7652.

10-year-old team seeks pitchers and catchers. Richard Delgado 861- 1209.

Soccer

Topeka Blizzards boys and girls 8-under fall and tournament teams, Lance Wilson, 357-0523.

Softball

Lake Shawnee 12-under team, pitchers needed. Mark Shugart 286- 4122 or John Cowan 246-0971.

Lake Shawnee 12-under team needs pitcher. Tim 267-9303.

SCGSA 14-under competitive tournament team. Chris 862-8251.

Lawrence Phenix, girls fastpitch 14A team, is looking for players of all positions. John Hamilton 542-2860.

KC Magic, girls fastpitch 14-under A, is looking for one or two players, outfield and utility. Lance Essman 221-8230 or Mark Himpel (913) 369-3410.

14-under Explosion USA seeks two competitive players. Tracy Lynch 354-1120, 806-4357.

Kansas Heat Wave 16-under fastpitch team. Teresa 528-4163 or 528- 4646.

Tournaments

Basketball

"Magic of the Holidays" tournament at SportZone for girls grades 3- 6, boys grades 3-8 on Nov. 22-23. 4 games guaranteed. $145. 267- 4758.

Plaza Lights tournament, Mid-America Nazarene, Olathe, for girls grades 5-8 on Nov. 28-30. 4 games guaranteed. $300 by Nov. 11. Phil Watson (913) 338-5067.

MAYB tournaments in Emporia, Wichita, Pratt Nov. 29-30 for boys/ girls grades 3-8. 3 games guaranteed. Registration deadline Nov. 14. (316) 284-0354 or mayb@mayb.com.

MAYB tournaments in Lawrence; Kansas City, Mo.; Hutchinson; Hays for boys/girls grades 3-8 Dec. 6-7. 3 games guaranteed. Registration deadline Nov. 21. (316) 284-0354 or mayb@mayb.com.

MAYB Winter Kickoff tournament, Newton for boys/girls grades 3-8 on Dec. 13-14. A and B level brackets. Registration deadline Nov. 28. (316) 284-0354 or mayb@mayb.com.

MAYB tournaments in Topeka, Sterling for boys/girls grades 3-8 on Dec. 20-21. 3 games guaranteed. Registration deadline Dec. 5. (316) 284-0354 or mayb@mayb.com.