As some of you may have realized yesterday, I didnβt cover a game last night. I assure you, it was for good reason. I was celebrating a first in my life. My Tanner Weber story last year won best sports news story in WNA Better Newspaper contest. Link:
βI was on the verge of ending my own life."
That's what Columbus
@JackTowne12
told me he was feeling last spring. The signs of depression & anxiety were there.
The pressure of being a student-athlete mounted, but reaching out for help saved his life.
If you haven't already, go get yourself a copy of the Daily Citizen that has a special section dedicated to
@BDBeavers_Bball
girls hoops team. It has a feature on the managers as well as a column from me.
Derek Schwarting (
@dschwartin7
) tried to sleep off what he thought was a common illness that was much more serious. Now the former
@MCF_Football
quarterback is using his experience to make a difference.
Want some inspiration? Go to a
@NorskiFootball
game and watch Carter Morrison play. The junior had an incident where his left hand had four fingers amputated. All heβs done is inspire those around him ever since.
#wiaafb
#wisfb
Gracie Gopalan's (
@gracie_gopalan
) motto she lives by for basketball is "Heart over height." She proves every day her 5-foot-4 stature doesn't stop her from making an impact for
@WaupunGBB
My story:
Columbus' Randonh Dauman was named Player of the Year in the Capitol North Conference. He and Trent Casper were first team selections. Other first teamers were
@_ConnorManthey
at DH and Joey Kalafut.
Did anyone see how awesome Brayden Sanders was at shortstop replacing Reece Homan in a sectional final game? The sophomore definitely showed a lot of poise to be thrown out there like that.
Hey folks, Iβve got a little tease for you. Iβve been working on these profiles for girls and boys hoops for a few weeks now. Theyβll be in the B section in tomorrowβs Daily Citizen. They were created by designer Evan Hill (
@floodmixed
). So make sure to get a copy of the paper!
I have to say, it was a pleasure covering the
@WaupunHoops
this season. They were very special regardless of how the state tournament turned out.
@marcusdomask1
good luck at next level.
@DanDomask
always fun talking with you and
@trevor_vz
and
@reecehoman
will miss you guys.
Hey folks, we've got our All-Area teams and Players of the Year awards in today's paper. Here are photos of the section that was created by
@Smithmi
. Awesome designs for sure.
Kevin DeBoer was a special coach for Waupun baseball. He led Warriors to a state championship & multiple conference championships, & was recently inducted into the WBCA. This year's team honored him by wearing No. 6 on the side of their hats. Now are eyeing another state berth.
Per the request of a certain baseball player, here's my photo of today's groundbreaking at Waupun High School. What do you think
@bbille88
? You're in there somewhere.
βI was on the verge of ending my own life."
That's what Columbus
@JackTowne12
told me he was feeling last spring. The signs of depression & anxiety were there.
The pressure of being a student-athlete mounted, but reaching out for help saved his life.
With runners on second and third in no outs,
@bbille88
took it into his own hands and struck out next three batters to advance to sectional final with a 2-0.
Three straight outs. Biggest one is when Bryce Burmania bobbles a grounder but still makes the 5-3 putout. Waupun, you are headed to state baby! Beats Catholic Memorial 1-0.
There were many Trailways Conference wrestlers at this weekendβs state wrestling tournament and I saw multiple times guys wishing each other good luck or congratulating one another on a great season. Truly a special conference.
Just got word that former Columbus pitcher Randon Dauman (
@grbdauman22
) has committed to play D1 college baseball at St. Louis University next season.
Had fun going to Columbus on this terrible, stormy night. What made it fun was
@ColumbusCrazies
chanting my name not once but twice. They sure know how to make a guy feel comfortable!