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Sounds Fall To Redbirds In Opener, 5-1August 31, 2012 |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Shelby Miller struck out nine over six strong innings as the cross-state rival Memphis Redbirds handed the Nashville Sounds a 5-1 defeat in the opener of a season-ending four-game series. The 21–year-old Miller (11-10) scattered five hits and walked none for his eighth quality start and eleventh victory. The loss to the Redbirds snapped a season-best five-game winning streak and six-game win streak at home. The top three hitters in the Memphis lineup went a combined 9-for-13 with four runs scored. Outfielder Logan Schafer and Khris Davis each had multi-hit games for the second straight game. Taylor Green doubled to extend his hitting streak to a season-best eight games. The Sounds scored their lone run in the bottom of the first inning. Schafer hit an infield single and came all the way around to score on a Davis RBI double down the right field line. Memphis took the lead at 2-1 in the visiting half of the sixth and didn’t look back. After Adron Chambers and Steven Hill singled, Brock Peterson hammed a two-run double down the left field line. Three consecutive one-out singles combined with a pair of errors extended Memphis’ lead to 4-1 after reliever Mike McClendon entered the contest in the next frame. With runners on first and second, Ryan Jackson singled to center, which was bobbled by Schafer to allow both runners to advance. After Schafer’s throw to third to gun down the lead runner, third baseman Taylor Green airmailed a throw to second. The Redbirds tacked on an insurance run in ninth with three singles, highlighted by a RBI base hit by Hill. For his team-leading 10th quality start and hard-luck loss, Sounds starting pitcher Wily Peralta (7-11) gave up a couple of runs on five hits and three walks in six innings. The 23-year-old fanned two and induced a pair of inning-ending double plays with 100 pitches (64 strikes). McClendon was charged with two runs (one earned) on three hits in an inning. Mitch Stetter struck out one in 2/3 of an inning. Amaury Rivas closed the game with a run earned in 1 1/3 innings. Nashville and Memphis continue the Tennessee Lottery I-40 Cup Series at 6:35 pm CT on Saturday night at Greer Stadium. Sounds right-hander Brian Baker (4-4, 4.23) takes the mound against Redbirds righty Brandon Dickson (5-11, 3.55). Titans, Locker Complete Preseason with VictoryAugust 31, 2012 |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chris Johnson and Nate Washington wore visors on the sidelines, Jake Locker played for almost a full half, and Tennessee’s defense continued its voracious appetite for the football Thursday night at LP Field. The running back and receiver relaxed while the second-year quarterback worked with some of the Titans’ second-string offensive players against mostly Saints reserves in the final preseason game for both teams. Tennessee defeated New Orleans 10-6 to finish coach Mike Munchak’s second preseason with a 3-1 mark like it did in 2011. Munchak played Locker, who was named the Titans’ starter for this season 10 days prior, for all but the final 1:47 of the first half. Locker was 9-for-16 for 81 yards and added 22 yards on two scrambles, but lost a fumble in the red zone on the second run. “You hope, if anything, he learns a lesson about tucking that thing away, that how good these guys are in this league at hitting that ball out,” Munchak said. The Titans’ defense obtained great field position for the offense when Alterraun Verner forced and recovered a fumble at the New Orleans 24-yard-line on the third play of the game. After two runs by Javon Ringer for seven yards, Locker completed an eight-yard pass to Lavelle Hawkins for a new set of downs. Locker tried to connect with Kendall Wright on third-and-goal from the six, but the pass was broken up, and the Titans settled for a 24-yard field goal by Rob Bironas. Locker scrambled for 16 yards on a third-and-8 on the Titans’ second possession and said it was good to convert a higher percentage of third downs than the week before against Arizona, but putting points on the board is more important. “Last week that is something we didn’t do good, we had a few three-and-outs, but we scored points,” Locker said. “Tonight we were able to avoid the three-and-outs, but we weren’t able to put the ball in the end zone. So we have to find a way to put those together.” The Titans kept the football 29 minutes, 14 seconds on Thursday, compared to 21:48 against Arizona the previous week. Locker finished the preseason 31-for-60 for 316 yards with two touchdowns and one interception for a QB rating of 71.3. He and the Titans have already been preparing for the season opener on Sept. 9 when the Titans host the Patriots. The Saints scratched a whopping 26 players from participating in the game, including Drew Brees, their top three running backs and top three receivers. Third-string QB Sean Canfield played the entire game for the Saints (2-3 in preseason). In addition to the fumble recovery by Verner, linebacker Tim Shaw intercepted Canfield and returned the ball 12 yards to the New Orleans 33 in the third quarter. It set up the game’s lone touchdown, a one-yard bumper car effort by Jamie Harper, who gained 17 yards on fourth-and-one just three plays earlier. “(Harper) gave us a little spark there after the turnover, to go down and get that touchdown,” Munchak said. “He had some good runs there, got it on the goal line when we needed it to. So, again he is a good zone runner. It is something that he has done well. On the fourth-and-one, we went for it. He bounced outside nice where the lane was which was good to see. He made a big run for us there, which obviously allowed (us) to finish the drive with a touchdown.” Tommie Campbell intercepted Canfield, and DaJohn Harris recorded a sack fumble for a loss of 19 and recovered the ball in the scoreless fourth quarter. “We’re going to work hard and try to make plays out there,” Verner said. “And that’s what we did today. We got some interceptions out there from Tommie (Campbell) and Tim Shaw. We got our hands on the ball with the big sack, I think Dajon Harris got it. So I mean, we were making plays out there, and that’s what we’re trying to put our print on: that we’re going to make plays there, and I think we did that tonight.” The four takeaways put the Titans at plus-six in turnover margin for the preseason, and Tennessee added three sacks to finish the four-game slate with 13. Keyunta Dawson recorded the other two sacks of Canfield for a loss of 15 yards. Dawson, a seventh-round draft pick of Indianapolis, spent four seasons with the Colts and part of last year with Detroit. He hopes to spend this season with the Titans. All teams must trim their rosters from 75 to 53 by 8 p.m. Central Friday, which gave special significance to Thursday’s game. “Yeah, we played together, played hard,” Dawson said. “Had a lot of big plays and got stuff done. We got interceptions, fumble recoveries, sacks, everything, so it was a great game for the defense. We tried to end the preseason on a good note. For a lot of guys, it might be their last opportunity to show what they have, and you try to put on a good show for your NFL resume, so we just went out there and tried to do our best.” Britt Suspended One Game, Will Miss Season OpenerAugust 31, 2012 |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The NFL finally ruled on Kenny Britt Thursday, suspending the fourth-year receiver for one game to start the 2012 regular season. Britt, who said Thursday night he would “just take it on the chin,” will miss Tennessee’s regular season opener vs. New England Sept. 9 at LP Field and return for the team’s Week 2 contest at San Diego. Head coach Mike Munchak said after Thursday’s preseason finale vs. New Orleans that Britt is healthy and “ready to get after it.” “The league made a decision on what they wanted to do, he understands that and now we know the consequence,” Munchak said. “So, he’ll miss this week and we’ll have him back the rest of the season. We’re excited about that. I know he is, as far as once he gets this behind him he will be. He’s worked hard and he’ll do what the league has asked him to do, obviously, and then we’ll have him back in the fold for the second game.” Britt was activated from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday after recovering from a left knee injury. He had been working hard all off-season to be back in time for the start of the season. “He is such a special player, anytime you can have him on the field it’s a benefit to our football team, for sure,” quarterback Jake Locker added. The Final Horne: I could see Reeves-Maybin playing quarterback at the college level I could see Northeast High’s and now Tennessee signee Jalen Reeves-Maybin (4) play quarterback at the college level.
I had heard all the hype about Northeast High’s and now Tennessee signee Jalen Reeves-Maybin and never doubted anything that was uttered. What I thought was the best was I got the fortune to meet the young man and talk to him a few times during the summer as a regular teenager on ‘From the Sideline’ and liked him right off. wherever Now I want to be absolutely and completely clear here: In no way do I doubt his decision to play defense or Tennessee’s want to have him play on defense. With that being said, I was so impressed with his skills as a quarterback that it left me thinking, ‘Now why, wasn’t Jalen being recruited more as a quarterback!’ First off, he’s got a rocket arm. He can fling the ball on a go route like a Chinese badminton player swats a birdie. But he can also find players on the crossing route and screens. Oh and can he run. Reeves-Maybin is nimble, agile, nifty, shifty and flat out fast. Former Fort Campbell standout Micah Johnson, Independence (La.) High running back LaBrandon Tofield and Hammond (La.) Hign corner Fred Booker are three of the most impressive high school football players I’ve covered and Reeves-Maybin ranks right up there. And as I watched him against Rossview last Friday night, I could have easily seen him doing that on Saturday playing quarterback for Georgia Tech, but also at Tennessee, Louisville, Ole Miss or Vandy. Boiling all down Reeves-Maybin is one of the many talented kids in the area along with Tristan Luke, Jaylen Williams, Isaiah Washington, Jeff Webb, Charles Talleyrand, Isaiah Johnson and Dontavious (DJ) Cutno … just to name a few (and the one’s that have stood out to me in the two games I’ve seen so far). So, like with the Clarksville High girls basketball team, including Tennessee’s and Team USA’s Bashaara Graves, or Northeast’s and now Kentucky’s Alex Poythress, make sure you get out to see these and all the great football players in the area. But Derek Dooley if by chance you happen to read this, Jalen has a pretty good arm. Clarksville High’s Robertson verbally commits to play golf for the Tennessee TechAugust 31, 2012 |
 Clarksville High Senior Whitney Robertson verbally committed to play golf for the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles By Kim Robertson On August 17th, 2012, Clarksville High Senior Whitney Robertson verbally committed to play golf for the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Ironically, Robertson will keep her purple and gold colors she has so proudly worn representing the Clarksville High Wildcats for both softball and golf. Robertson was a starter and lettered on softball her freshman and sophomore years, and then made the very hard decision to drop the game of softball to focus strictly on her golf game knowing that the opportunity for a scholarship was much more attainable. And that choice has paid off tremendously. Gearing up for her senior year, Robertson had a busy and successful summer in 2012. She finished as runner up in the Ladies City Am and Hank Miles Junior City Amateur. After three first place finishes on the TGA Junior Golf Tour, she qualified for the 2012 Tournament of Champions–Masters Division at the Golf Club of Tennessee on July 24 & 25 in Kingston Springs. Before heading off to the Tournament of Champions, Robertson played in the 2012 Professional Golfers Association Junior Championship that was held at the Cookeville Golf Club. Robertson fired a 71-75 and just missed a third place trophy by two strokes. Robertson wrapped up the month of July by taking home first place honors in the TGA Junior Tour, Tournament of Champions in Kingston Springs, Tennessee. Robertson was a part of the CHS golf team that went to state her freshmen year, placing 3rd overall as a team. Last year Whitney along with her teammates, won the prestigious state title making history as the first ladies team to bring home a state title at Clarksville High. Robertson placed 6th individually overall in the state. Robertson began visiting college campuses last fall, and Tennessee Tech was among the very first of her numerous visits. “I just had a great feeling when I stepped on campus. All the staff that we met with made me and my family feel very comfortable and at home. I knew that I wanted to stay close to home, and Tech is only two hours away,” Robertson said. “I will be majoring in the Science field in pre-professional studies, and Tech offers what I need to obtain my degree. Most importantly, I want to be able to come home and watch my little sister play sports just as she has supported me over the years. I prayed over this decision for a while, and I know God has led me to the right place. It is a great feeling finally making such a big life decision. ” Not only does Robertson have athletic ability, but she excels in the classroom as well. She is an honor student at CHS and a member of the National Honor Society. “All my hard work is paying off for me, and I am very excited for my college career as a division one athlete to begin,” Robertson said. She will officially sign her paperwork during the November signing period.
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Lady Govs to face stern volleyball test at Missouri State’s University Plaza InvitationalAugust 31, 2012 |
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Austin Peay State University’s volleyball team continues its season-opening 15-match road trip, Friday-Saturday, at the University Plaza Invitational hosted by Missouri State. The Lady Govs will open with a 10 a.m., Friday game against No. 11-ranked Dayton (3-0) which downed 2011 national runner-up Illinois to start the season. A 5 p.m. matchup with UALR (2-1) will offer a rematch of last week’s contest in Memphis which UALR won in five sets. Saturday’s action begins with a 10 a.m. outing against Oral Roberts (2-1) before a 6 p.m. affair against host Missouri State (0-3). Austin Peay (1-4) has battled early season inconsistency after opening the campaign with a victory against Memphis. The offense has struggled largely due to an uneven performance on defense and passing that has prevented any offensive rhythm. Those flaws were punctuated in Tuesday’s loss at Western Kentucky where the offense was held to season lows in kills (24) and attack percentage (.072). “We’re just looking for them to play hard,” said Lady Govs head coach Taylor Mott. “I don’t believe we did that against Western Kentucky. We’re telling them to keep playing hard, keep working hard. Whatever happens is going to happen.” One bright spot through the season’s first week has been the work of the Lady Govs middle blockers. Sophomore Hillary Plybon leads the team with 50 kills (2.78 kills per set) and a .404 attack percentage. Junior Lauren Henderson ranks third on the team with 36 kills (2.00 kills per set) but has a team-best 14 blocks (0.78 blocks per set). “Our middles are just working really hard and that why I believe they are successful,” said Mott. “Normally your outside (hitters) are playing well because it’s easy to set the outside. That’s not the case for us. Even though we’re struggling to pass our middles are working hard and making things work. Hopefully, the rest of the team will see how hard they are working and pick up their effort.” Dayton opened its season with the win against Illinois and followed it up with wins against then No. 7 Pepperdine and Ohio. Senior outside hitter Rachel Krabacher, the 2011 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, posted 17 kills against Illinois and led the team with 46 kills (4.18 kills per set) in the three matches. UALR began its season with a four-set loss to Eastern Michigan before notching a five-set win against the Lady Govs and a three-set sweep of host Memphis. Sophomore outside hitter Edina Begic finished the weekend with a team-best 55 kills (4.58 kills per set), including 25 in the victory against Austin Peay. Oral Roberts defeated San Jose State and Canisius at the Buffalo Invitational last weekend before losing a hard-fought five-set decision to host Buffalo. Senior outside hitter Tatum Fredeen came off the bench in all three matches but led the Golden Eagles with 34 kills (3.09 kills per set), including 18 in the loss to Buffalo. Missouri State is winless after opening the season at the Oklahoma Nike Invitational, falling to host Oklahoma, Tulsa and Western Michigan. Junior outside hitter Christine McCartney had 42 kills (3.83 kills per set) but was limited to a .115 attack percentage against the strong field that included two teams receiving votes in the AVCA Division I preseason poll. Sections: Austin Peay State University, Featured Story, NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference, Schools, Sports | 0 comments
Friday night high school football scheduleAugust 30, 2012 |
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| School Name | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | 16 | 8 | 9 | - | - | 0 |
| Rossview | 25 | 25 | 25 | - | - | 3 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | ATT | K | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 50 | 8 | 15 | |
| 11 | Roni Schilling | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | Natalie Schilling | 3 | 18 | 3 | 5 |
| 18 | Ashtyn Hilton | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Taya Grimes | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Shaina Camien | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Anastasia Smith | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Daysha Green | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Caitlin Chance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | ATT | K | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 62 | 29 | 7 | |
| 10 | Michele Czak | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Regan Comperry | 3 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 16 | Mica Koontz | 3 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 21 | Janie White | 3 | 16 | 11 | 1 |
| 24 | Sydney Spoonamore | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Sheridan Black | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Jacqueline Aguirre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Shelby Hayes | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | SA | A | SE | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
| 11 | Roni Schilling | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Natalie Schilling | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Ashtyn Hilton | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 19 | Taya Grimes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Shaina Camien | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Anastasia Smith | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Daysha Green | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Caitlin Chance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | SA | A | SE | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 67 | 10 | 9 | ||
| 10 | Michele Czak | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Regan Comperry | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 | |
| 16 | Mica Koontz | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
| 21 | Janie White | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 | |
| 24 | Sydney Spoonamore | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3 | Sheridan Black | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Jacqueline Aguirre | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5 | Shelby Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | BS | BA | BE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 11 | Roni Schilling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Natalie Schilling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Ashtyn Hilton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Taya Grimes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Shaina Camien | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Anastasia Smith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Daysha Green | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Caitlin Chance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | BS | BA | BE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 10 | Michele Czak | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Regan Comperry | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Mica Koontz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Janie White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Sydney Spoonamore | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Sheridan Black | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Jacqueline Aguirre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Shelby Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | BHA | A | BHE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 76 | 5 | 8 | |
| 11 | Roni Schilling | 3 | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 | Natalie Schilling | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Ashtyn Hilton | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Taya Grimes | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Shaina Camien | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Anastasia Smith | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Daysha Green | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Caitlin Chance | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | BHA | A | BHE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 59 | 29 | 0 | |
| 10 | Michele Czak | 3 | 25 | 12 | 0 |
| 12 | Regan Comperry | 3 | 34 | 17 | 0 |
| 16 | Mica Koontz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Janie White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Sydney Spoonamore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sheridan Black | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jacqueline Aguirre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Shelby Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | D | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 24 | 32 | |
| 11 | Roni Schilling | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Natalie Schilling | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 18 | Ashtyn Hilton | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 19 | Taya Grimes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Shaina Camien | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 | Anastasia Smith | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Daysha Green | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | Caitlin Chance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | D | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 15 | 3 | |
| 10 | Michele Czak | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Regan Comperry | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Mica Koontz | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 21 | Janie White | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | Sydney Spoonamore | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sheridan Black | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Jacqueline Aguirre | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | Shelby Hayes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | R | RE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 49 | 13 | |
| 11 | Roni Schilling | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 12 | Natalie Schilling | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| 18 | Ashtyn Hilton | 3 | 14 | 4 |
| 19 | Taya Grimes | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Shaina Camien | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Anastasia Smith | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | Daysha Green | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 8 | Caitlin Chance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Athlete Name | GP | R | RE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Totals | 3 | 19 | 5 | |
| 10 | Michele Czak | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Regan Comperry | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Mica Koontz | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 21 | Janie White | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 24 | Sydney Spoonamore | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sheridan Black | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jacqueline Aguirre | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | Shelby Hayes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| School Name | *W-L-T | *Pct. | W-L-T | Pct. | PF | PA | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossview | 6-0-0 | 1.000 | 12-2-0 | 0.857 | 30 | 5 | 6 W |
| Dickson County | 1-0-0 | 1.000 | 1-0-0 | 1.000 | 3 | 0 | 1 W |
| West Creek | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 3-2-0 | 0.600 | 10 | 8 | 1 L |
| Northeast | 2-2-0 | 0.500 | 3-4-0 | 0.429 | 9 | 12 | 2 W |
| Henry County | 1-2-0 | 0.333 | 1-2-0 | 0.333 | 3 | 8 | 1 L |
| Springfield | 1-2-0 | 0.333 | 1-2-0 | 0.333 | 5 | 6 | 1 L |
| Northwest | 1-4-0 | 0.200 | 1-4-0 | 0.200 | 5 | 12 | 4 L |
| Kenwood | 0-3-0 | 0.000 | 0-3-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 9 | 3 L |
| Clarksville | 0-1-0 | 0.000 | 0-3-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 7 | 3 L |
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Rick Christophel Show will begin tonight at 6 p.m. from Edward’s Steakhouse in downtown Clarksville. The one-hour show will be aired on The Governors Sports Network (WVRY 105.1 FM and WKFN 540 AM), the home of Austin Peay State University broadcasts.
Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street) is owned by former Austin Peay football player and assistant coach Gary Shephard and his wife Linda, also a University alum and former APSU cheerleader.
Fans can join Rick Christophel, APSU’s football coach, and host Brian Rives as they discuss Austin Peay football. In addition, assistant coaches and occasional player guests also will be on the line up.
The Govs open their 2012 campaign Saturday at 6 p.m. when they open the regular season at Western Kentucky. It will be the first meeting of the two former Ohio Valley Conference rivals since 2006.
Fans can ask questions of the coach through www.LetsGoPeay.com.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Starting pitcher Hiram Burgos tossed six shutout innings of four-hit ball as the Nashville Sounds handed the division-rival Iowa Cubs a 3-0 shutout defeat on Wednesday night at Greer Stadium.
The shutout victory was Nashville’s PCL co-leading 12th of the season.
The 24-year-old Burgos (2-2) struck out four and walked zero in his fifth quality start in seven PCL outings.
The victory was the Sounds’ ninth over the Cubs this season, which gave Nashville its seventh winning season series in the last eight years over Iowa since become a Brewers affiliate in 2005.
Shortstop Eric Farris led the Sounds offense, going 2-for-4 with a homer and a double. Farris’ two-hits also moved the infielder past Brad Nelson for 10th place on the Sounds all-time list with 345 hits.
Nashville jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning with Logan Schafer’s 10th homer of the season. The long ball to right field was the center fielder’s first since July 15 at Albuquerque.
The Sounds pushed the lead to 2-0 in the next frame, beginning with a leadoff walk by third baseman Andy Gonzalez. After right fielder Jordan Brown moved Gonzalez to second on a base hit, Burgos hit a weak sacrifice to the pitcher, who airmailed the throw into the outfield. Gonzalez then walked home from third.
Nashville scored its final run in the bottom of the eighth as Farris belted his career high-tying seventh homer down the left field line off Iowa reliever Jeff Beliveau.
Three Nashville relievers followed Burgos for the combination shutout. Donovan Hand worked around a pair hits for a scoreless inning, stranding both runners in scoring position. Mitch Stetter struck out two in one scoreless inning. Robert Wooten closed out the contest with his seventh save.
Iowa starter Ryan Rowland-Smith (3-6) came away with the loss, surrendering two runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks in five innings.
Nashville and Iowa will “turn back the clock” while the two teams conclude their season series at 7:05 p.m. on Taco Bell Throwback Thursday. Right-hander Claudio Vargas will make his final start of the season for the Sounds against Iowa righty Yoanner Negrin (0-0, 3.60).
The Sounds will be wearing retro 1980s-style uniforms for the final time in 2012. Iowa will be sporting retro green and yellow 1970s-style uniforms representing the Iowa Oaks, which played in Iowa’s capital city from 1969-1980.
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