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Lawrence to host NCAA Division III Baseball Championship through 2013

Lawrence University will host the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship through 2013.

Lawrence, which was already tabbed to host the tournament in 2011, won a two-year bid to keep the event at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Lawrence, which co-hosts the event with the Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, served as the lone host institution for the first time in 2010.

The NCAA Division III Baseball Championship is now assured of a run of at least 14 years in the Fox Cities. The longest previous tenure for any host site was Marietta, Ohio, which hosted the first 12 championships from 1976-87. The championship also has been played in Bristol, Conn., Battle Creek, Mich., and Salem, Va.

The eight-team, double-elimination tournament has been played at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium since 2000. Fox Cities Stadium is the home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Midwest League Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

The 2010 tournament, which saw Illinois Wesleyan University defeat the State University of New York-Cortland for the championship, had an attendance of 27,176. That is the second-highest attendance in tournament history, trailing only the record of 29,543 at Fox Cities Stadium in 2003.

The tournament, which is always contested over five days surrounding Memorial Day weekend, came to the Fox Cities in 2000 and was hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the first three years. Lawrence and UW-Oshkosh served as the co-hosts from 2003-09 before Lawrence became the lone host institution in 2010.

Lawrence Hall of Famer Strutz wins Wurdinger Award

Lawrence University Hall of Famer Don Strutz was presented with the Bob Wurdinger Athletic Service Award earlier this week.

Strutz, from the Class of 1949, was given the award by Wurdinger at the Viking Bench Golf Outing at Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Club in Wrightstown, Wis. The award, established in the 2006-07 academic year, is presented each year to the person or persons who have shown great support to Lawrence athletics.

Strutz was a standout athlete at Lawrence in the years following his service as a B-24 Liberator pilot during World War II. A Midwest Conference golf champion, Strutz also starred in football and basketball for the Vikings. In the years following his graduation, he was an assistant football coach under Bernie Heselton and coached basketball with Johnny Sines. Strutz was inducted into the Lawrence Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001.

An advocate for Lawrence athletics his entire adult life, Strutz has been a member of the coaching staff for more than a decade. The Appleton native has served as the assistant golf coach for the Vikings and helped guide the team to the 2005 Midwest Conference championship. It was Lawrence’s first conference golf title since Strutz was a player back in 1949. Strutz announced earlier this spring that this would be his final season coaching with the Vikings.

Strutz was vice-president of marketing at Albany International in a 51-year career with the same corporation. He is retired and lives in Appleton.

The award is named for Kaukauna, Wis., native Bob Wurdinger, who served as a Lawrence assistant football coach for decades and continues to be an advocate for Lawrence athletics. He was the first recipient of the award in 2007.

Chuck and Cinny Reff of Appleton won the award in 2008, and Ken and Carole Ebert of New London and Joe, Clyde and Jeanne Kieffer of Appleton were honored in 2009.

Lawrence tennis star Dunn named first-team Academic All-America

Lawrence University men’s tennis star Ryan Dunn has been named an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American.

Lawrence University men's tennis standout Ryan Dunn has been named a first-team Academic All-American.

Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac), a senior, was chosen for the at-large first-team team in a vote by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Dunn is a biology major and has a 3.86 grade point average.

Dunn is the first Lawrence athlete to be named an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American since Andrew Wong was chosen for the baseball squad in 2006.

Dunn recently completed an impressive playing career for the Vikings. The No. 1 singles player for the Vikings, he compiled a career record of 57-12 and holds the Lawrence record for career wins.

A former No. 1 Midwest Conference singles champion, Dunn finished second at this year’s league championships and compiled a 20-3 record. He teamed with his brother, Jason Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac), for a 20-3 record at No. 1 doubles.

A Phi Beta Kappa, Dunn is a member of the Dean’s List and has been elected to Mortar Board, Lawrence’s senior honor society. Dunn also won the Iden Charles Champion Cup, given each year to a Lawrence athlete for excellence in athletics and academics.

Dunn also has earned the maximum of three Academic All-Midwest Conference selections.

Dunn also has given his time to the community. He has worked on Habitat for Humanity homes and spent the summer of 2008 as a hospital volunteer in Peru. Dunn also volunteers as a tutor at Appleton’s Richmond Elementary School.

Led by Dunn, Lawrence posted a 16-9 record and won the Midwest Conference North Division with a 4-0 record. Lawrence finished third at the Midwest Conference Championships.

Lawrence spring season student-athletes earn academic all-conference honors

Twenty-one Lawrence University spring season student-athletes have been chosen for the Academic All-Midwest Conference team.

To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average and be at least a sophomore.

Men’s outdoor track led the way for the Vikings with seven selections.

Men’s outdoor track

Tom Coben, sophomore, St. Paul, Minn., environmental studies

Matt Frelich, senior, Maribel, Wis., biology

Dan Moeller, junior, Decorah, Iowa, government

Josh Scheck, senior, Menomonee Falls, Wis., biology

Mark Sprtel, senior, Whitefish Bay, Wis., economics

Paul Stevens, senior, Suamico, Wis., biology

David Zane, junior, San Rafael, Calif., anthropology

Women’s outdoor track

Amelia Sancilio, sophomore, Roseville, Minn., biology

Anne Sullivan, junior, Whitefish Bay, Wis., psychology

Rachel Young, sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn., Spanish and Chinese

Lin Zhao, sophomore, Tianjin, China, biology

Softball

Meredith Foshag, senior, Mequon, Wis., music (voice)

Ellen French, sophomore, Winnetka, Ill., business administration

Emily Perish, sophomore, Frankfort, Ill., religious studies and government

Lara Wasserman, senior, Iowa City, Iowa, music education and performance

Golf

Adam Ferguson, senior, Sydney, Nova Scotia, economics

Tom Vyskocil, senior, Brookfield, Ill., economics

Baseball

Robert Rashid, junior, Evanston, Ill., math

Andrew Wilt, junior, Rockford, Ill., economics

Men’s tennis

Ryan Dunn, senior, Fond du Lac, Wis., biology

Caleb Ray, junior, Austin, Texas, anthropology

Rashid chosen for all-region baseball team

Lawrence University baseball standout Robert Rashid has been

selected for the American Baseball Coaches Association All-Central Region team.

Rashid (Evanston, Ill./Evanston Township), a junior center fielder, was a third-team selection. Rashid also was chosen for the Gold Glove team.

Rashid, who was a first-team All-Midwest Conference selection, hit a team-high .366 with 10 doubles, two triples and 23 runs batted in.

Rashid was one of the nation’s leaders in stolen bases per game. He swiped 32 bases in 36 games, an average of .889 per game. Rashid also led the Vikings with 33 runs scored.

Rashid, in his first season playing center field, recorded a .970 fielding percentage. He committed only three errors all season.

This was Rashid’s first all-region selection.

Ten student-athletes receive awards at Honors Celebration

Ten Lawrence University student-athletes were recognized for their achievements at the 2010 Honors Celebration.

The awards and winners follow.

The Ruth Bateman Award is given for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, and leadership by a woman athlete. Senior Laura Aerts (Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly) was given the award for her contributions during four years of basketball and two years of volleyball. A math and education major, Aerts is an Academic All-Midwest Conference selection. A team captain in both basketball and volleyball, Aerts led the basketball team in scoring, assists and steals. A setter in volleyball, she led the team in assists and aces.

The Iden Charles Champion Cup is given for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, college spirit, and loyalty. Senior Ryan Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac) was recognized for his strong academic performance and outstanding contributions to the men’s tennis team. A biology major, Dunn earned the maximum of three Academic All-Midwest Conference selections. The No. 1 singles player for the Vikings, he compiled a career record of 57-12 and holds the Lawrence record for career wins. A former No. 1 Midwest Conference singles champion, Dunn finished second at this year’s league championships and compiled a 20-3 record. He teamed with his brother, Jason Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac), for a 20-3 record at No. 1 doubles.

The Oustanding Freshman Athletic Award for Men is given to the freshman male who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics. Sam Stevens (Suamico, Wis./Bay Port) was honored for his performance in cross country and indoor and outdoor track. Stevens earned All-Midwest Conference honors in cross country and won the mile at the Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.

The Outstanding Freshman Athletic Award for Women is given to the freshman woman who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics. Cathy Kaye (Sturgeon Bay, Wis./Sevastopol) was honored for her work with both the basketball and softball teams. Kaye hit .398 with 11 doubles, two triples, six homers and 17 runs batted in and was named to the All-Midwest Conference team. Kaye averaged 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game for the basketball squad.

The Ralph V. Landis Award was established by the Lettermen of Lawrence in honor of Dr. Landis, physician to Lawrence students from 1926-78, and is awarded for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics by a senior male athlete. Senior Matt Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark) earned the award for his accomplishments in football, baseball and indoor and outdoor track. A two-time All-Midwest Conference selection in football, Frelich holds the career records for tackles for loss and blocked kicks. Frelich also was chosen as a Midwest Conference Player of the Week twice and was twice named to the D3football.com Team of the Week. Frelich also is part of the distance medley relay team that broke the school record in 2010.

The Letterwinner Award is presented by the L Club to those outstanding seniors who have earned eight or more letters. The winners are:
Lucas Below (Rice Lake, Wis./Rice Lake), football and indoor and outdoor track;
Andy Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark), football and baseball;
Matt Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark), football, baseball and indoor and outdoor track;
Mark Sprtel (Whitefish Bay, Wis./Whitefish Bay), cross country and indoor and outdoor track;
Madeline Steininger (New Berlin, Wis./Milwaukee Pius XI), indoor and outdoor track and basketball.

The Charles E. Pond Award for Men is given for all-around athletic ability by a senior man in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit and scholarship. Andy Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark) was honored for his dedication to academics and contributions to baseball and football. Frelich was a four-year starter at cornerback and finished with 131 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five interceptions and 11 pass breakups. A biology major, Frelich was both a pitcher and outfielder for the Vikings. He hit .279 for his career and picked up five wins on the mound.

The Charles E. Pond Award for Women is given for all-around athletic ability by a senior woman in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit, and scholarship. Madeline Steininger (New Berlin, Wis./Milwaukee Pius XI) was honored for her dedication to academics and contributions to indoor and outdoor track. A biology major, Steininger is an All-American in the high jump and holds the Lawrence record both indoors and outdoors. A three-time conference champion, she was named the Outstanding Field Performers at the Midwest Conference Championships in 2008.

The Marion Read Award is given for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics. Senior Alex Goodson (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield) was honored for her outstanding contributions in softball and as an athletic trainer for football, cross country, women’s basketball and wrestling. A first baseman, Goodson is one of the most prolific hitters in Lawrence history. A four-time All-Midwest Conference and three-time All-Great Lakes Region selection, Goodson finished her career third in batting with a .408 average. She ranks first in Lawrence history with a .735 slugging percentage, first with 41 doubles, first with 21 homers and first with 122 runs batted in.

Dunn earns first-team Academic All-District honors

Lawrence University men’s tennis star Ryan Dunn has been chosen for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 at-large team.

Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac), a senior, was a first-team selection. Dunn is a biology major and has a 3.86 grade point average.

Dunn recently completed an impressive playing career for the Vikings. The No. 1 singles player for the Vikings, he compiled a career record of 57-12 and holds the Lawrence record for career wins.

Dunn is just as good in the classroom.

Dunn also has earned the maximum of three Academic All-Midwest Conference selections.

Led by Dunn, Lawrence posted a 16-9 record and won the Midwest Conference North Division with a 4-0 record. Lawrence finished third at the Midwest Conference Championships.

Goodson, Murray earn NFCA all-region honors

Lawrence University softball stars Alex Goodson and Shannon Murray have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Great Lakes Region team.

Goodson (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield) was a second-team selection and Murray (Lawrenceville, Ga./Dacula) was chosen for the third team.

Goodson, a senior first baseman, was chosen for the third time. A four-time All-Midwest Conference selection, Goodson hit .456 on the season with 11 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 30 runs batted in. Goodson also compiled an .856 slugging percentage.

One of the most prolific hitters in Lawrence history, Goodson finished her career third in batting with a .408 average. She ranks first in Lawrence history with a .735 slugging percentage, first with 41 doubles, first with 21 homers and first with 122 RBIs.

Murray, a freshman infielder, made a big impact for the Vikings at the plate and on the mound.

Murray hit .347 with seven doubles, one triple, one homer and 16 RBIs. She also posted a 10-6 record and threw only the second no-hitter in school history. Murray blanked Alverno College 10-0 on April 1 to toss the first no-hitter for the Vikings since 2004.

Murray tossed three shutouts and struck out 60 while walking 22 in 93 innings.

Lawrence finished with a 16-16 record on the season.

Rashid named to all-conference baseball team

Lawrence University baseball standout Robert Rashid has been named to the All-Midwest Conference North Division team in a vote by league coaches.

Rashid (Evanston, Ill./Evanston Township), a junior center fielder, was named to the team for the first time. Rashid hit .371 in 16 conference games with three doubles, one triple, one homer and 11 runs batted.

Rashid led the league with 13 stolen bases and scored a team-high 16 runs.

On the season, Rashid hit .366 in 36 games. He piled up 10 doubles, two triples, a homer and 23 RBIs. Rashid also broke the school season record with 32 stolen bases and ranks in the top 10 nationally in both stolen bases and stolen bases per game.

Tepper takes title in high jump, leads 1-2 LU finish

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Freshman Rose Tepper won her first league title when she took first place in the high jump at the Midwest Conference Championships.

Tepper won the event with a leap of 5 feet, 3 inches, and helped Lawrence to a 1-2 finish. Senior Madeline Steininger placed second, also with a jump of 5-3 in the meet at Illinois College.

The Vikings finished ninth in the team standings with 18 points.

On the men’s side, Lawrence’s Nick Kerkman placed in two events to pace the Vikings. He took sixth place in the hammer throw with a toss of 144-5. Kerkman also placed seventh in the shot put with a toss of 43-2.5.

The top placers for the men were Sam Stevens and David Zane. Stevens took fifth in the 800 meters in 1:57.19. Zane grabbed fifth place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 9:57.04.

The Lawrence men finished ninth with 13 points.

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