S1 Ep297: Pierz Lakers vs Swanville Swans Victory League 2019
The Lakers b uilt a 5-0 lead after 4 innings only to see the Swans rally for a 5-5 tie in the top of the 6th.  The Lakers got the deciding run in the bottom of the 6th on an infield rbi single from Peter Herman, his 3rd hit of the game.  
2hr 10m Jun 03, 2019
2hr 10m
S1 Ep296: Fort Ripley Rebels vs Freeport Black Sox Victory League 2019
The Rebels beat the Black Sox 8-3 on Friday in Freeport. Brett Kramer went 5 innings to get the Win. Brian Skluzacek had 2 hits, including a triple, drove in 2 runs and scored 3 times to lead Fort Ripley
2hr 34m Jun 01, 2019
2hr 34m
S1 Ep295: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders 6AA Baseball 2019
The Pioneers beat the Crusaders 4-1 in a Winners Bracket game at Faber Field as Sophomore Jonah Prokott hurled a Complete Game 3-hitter for his biggest Win. He also doubled, walked with the bases loaded to drive in the go-ahead run and had a sacrifice bunt.  Isaac Otte had a 2-run single, Reese Kapsner added a sacrifice fly and the Pierz defense turned two big double plays.  Prokott also picked...
2hr 36m May 31, 2019
2hr 36m
S1 Ep294: Pierz Pioneers vs Annandale Cardinals 6AA Baseball 2019
The Pioneers rallied with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th to edge the Cardinals 4-3 at Faber Field as Cody Kimman drove in 3 runs, Jack Suska tripled, drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, scored a run ad threw out a runner at home.  Peter Schommer improved his pitching record to 6-0 with Jonah Prokott getting the final 2 outs to earn a Save.
2hr 30m May 30, 2019
2hr 30m
S1 Ep293: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders 6AA Softball 2019
The Pioneers outstanding season came to an end with a 6-2 loss to the Crusaders in Waite Park.  The Pioneers got their 2 runs in the 6th inning on an rbi single by Laura Skiba and a sacrifice fly by Halle Zupan.  The Pioneers end the season with 19 wins, which is a new School Record!
1hr 36m May 29, 2019
1hr 36m
S1 Ep292: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies 6AA Softball 2019
The Pioneers keep their season alive with a 3-1 win over the Huskies in an elimination game in Waite Park.  The Pioneers scored all 3 of their runs in the bottom of the 4th on a 2-run single by Taylor Cummings and an rbi double by Halle Zupan. Emily Sadlovsky pitched a Complete Game 3-hitter with 5 strikeouts for Pierz.
1hr 23m May 29, 2019
1hr 23m
S1 Ep291: Royalton Riverdogs vs Pierz Brewers Victory League 2019
Cole Jendro's 5th inning Grand Slam broke open a scoreless tie and the Riverdogs went on to beat the Brewers 10-0 in 8 innings. Nate Psyck threw his 4th Complete Game, blanking Pierz on 3 infield singles while striking out 13.  Psyck also helped himself with 3 hits, including a pair of doubles.  One of those drove in a pair of runs in the 6th.
2hr 10m May 26, 2019
2hr 10m
S1 Ep290: Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Eagles 6AA Softball 2019
The Pioneers pull off an improbable come-from-behind rally when they trailed the Eagles 7-1 heading into the bottom of the 7th, only to score 6 runs to tie the game and force extra innings.  The Pioneers then won the game in the bottom of the 9th on a sacrifice fly by Halle Zupan for the 8-7 victory.
2hr 5m May 24, 2019
2hr 5m
S1 Ep289: Pierz Pioneers vs Annandale Cardinals 6AA Softball 2019
The Pioneers and Cardinals play an epic Playoff game in Waite Park that was scoreless through 9 innings.  Annandale finally broke through for 2 runs in the 10th to defeat the Pioneers 2-0.
2hr 4m May 24, 2019
2hr 4m
S1 Ep288: Senior Spotlight with Nick Scholl
In this edition of Senior Spotlight, we visit with Nick Scholl.  Nick shares his thoughts on his time at Pierz High School as a 3-sport athlete, a student and as a member of the Music department.  I hope you enjoy this Senior Spotlight with Nick Scholl, brought to you by You Are There Sports and the Pierz School District.
9m May 22, 2019
9m
S1 Ep287: Pierz Pioneers vs Sauk Centre Mainstreeters 6AA Softball 2019
The Pioneers slug their way to a 13-3 win in 5 innings over the Mainstreeters in Alexandria to advance to the Winners Bracket Semifinals.  Laura Skiba Homered, doubled, singled and drove in 6 runs for Pierz while Jade Porter smashed a 2-run Homer and Halle Zupan and Emily Burggraff had 2 hits each.  Emily Sadlovsky earned her 2nd Playoff win with 3 strikeouts, throwing a Complete Game.
1hr 37m May 22, 2019
1hr 37m
S1 Ep286: Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Baseball 2019
The Pioneers lose 9-2 to the Falcons at St. John's University as Foley plates 8 runs in the bottom of the 5th to hand the Pioneers the setback. Luke Girtz leads Pierz with 2 hits, including an rbi double and Reese Kapsner scores both runs for Pierz.
2hr 24m May 22, 2019
2hr 24m
S1 Ep285: Pierz Pioneers vs Melrose Dutchmen 6AA Softball 2019
The 2nd seeded Pioneers advance with a 2-0 win over the 15th seeded Dutchmen in the opening round as Emily Sadlovsky hurls a 4-hit shutout and Taylor Cummings belts a solo Homer to secure the Section 6AA Playoff win.
1hr 31m May 21, 2019
1hr 31m
S1 Ep288: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies Baseball 2019
The Pioneers 10-game winning streak is snapped with a tough 6-5 loss in the bottom of the 7th to Albany as the Huskies rallied from a 5-3 deficit to post the victory in Farming.
2hr 7m May 18, 2019
2hr 7m
S1 Ep287: Pierz Pioneers vs Osakis Silverstreaks Baseball 2019
The Pioneers beat the Silverstreaks 2-1 in a great pitchers dual as Brandon Stuckmayer hurls a Complete Game for Pierz. The Pioneers got an rbi single from Cody Kimman and an Osakis throwing error to score 2 runs in the 2nd inning while the Silverstreaks scored their run in the bottom of the 7th and left the potential tying and winning runs on base as Stuckmayer finished the game with a strikeout.
1hr 43m May 18, 2019
1hr 43m
S1 Ep286: Pierz Pioneers vs Maple Lake Irish Baseball Game 2 2019
The Pioneers edge the Irish 5-4 to complete their sweep of a CMC doubleheader as Luke Girtz and Austin Dickmann deliver back-to-back rbi singles in the bottom of the 5th to break a 3-3 tie.  Austin Dickmann pitched 5 2/3 innings but had to exit due to the pitch count but still gets the Win, his 3rd!  Cody Kimman nailed down the Save as Pierz improved to 12-0 in the CMC and 14-1 overall.
2hr 1m May 17, 2019
2hr 1m
S1 Ep285: Pierz Pioneers vs Maple Lake Irish Baseball Game 1 2019
The Pioneers outlast the Irish 7-5 in 10 innings to capture Game 1 of their CMC doubleheader.  Cody Kimman's 2-out, 2-run single in the top of the 10th drove in the decisive runs and Isaac Otte made two fabulous plays in right field in the bottom of the 10th to help secure the victory.  Reese Kapsner earned the Win in relief of Peter Schommer.
2hr 59m May 17, 2019
2hr 59m
S1 Ep284: Pierz Pioneers vs BBE Jaguars Softball Game 2 2019
The Pioneers completed their sweep of the Jaguars with a 19-2 rout in Game 2 of their CMC doubleheader.  Terri Tretter had 3 hits including a triple, Taylor Cummings added 2 hits, among them a 2-run triple in the 1st and Halle Zupan singled, doubled, walked and scored twice to help lead a 14-hit attack.  Tori Wagner and Kelsie Cummings combined for the pitching Win.
1hr 36m May 15, 2019
1hr 36m
S1 Ep283: Pierz Pioneers vs BBE Jaguars Softball Game 1 2019
The Pioneers dominate the Jaguars 15-0 in Game 1of a CMC doubleheader by exploding for 8 runs in the 2nd inning and another 5 runs in the 3rd.  Ella Kalusche goes 3-4 with a triple and 3 rbi, Laura Skiba was 3-4 and scored 3 times, and Amaya Rocheleau was 3-3 with a double, a walk and drove in 2 runs.  Pitcher Emily Sadlovsky threw a no-hitter, striking out 4!
1hr 12m May 15, 2019
1hr 12m
S1 Ep282: Pierz Pioneers vs Paynesville Bulldogs Baseball 2019
The Pioneers post an impressive 9-1 win over the Bulldogs to complete their season sweep.  Jonah Prokott improved his pitching record to 3-0 with a Complete-Game 4-hitter.  Prokott got a lot of offensive support as Pierz banged out 11 hits, 4 for extra bases and also played error-free defense. The Pioneers improved to 10-0 in the CMC and 12-1 overall with their most impressive overall team win ...
2hr 5m May 15, 2019
2hr 5m
S1 Ep281: Royalton Riverdogs vs Flensburg Falcons Victory League 2019
The Riverdogs beat the Falcons 8-4 as Nathan Psyck struck out 11 and hurled his 3rd straight complete game. Psyck also doubled, singled and drove in a pair of runs. Royalton's Michael Petron had 3 hits including a pair of doubles and 2 rbi and Brady Moulzolf singled, delivered a sacrifice fly and drove in 3 runs.
2hr 32m May 13, 2019
2hr 32m
S1 Ep280: 2nd Annual Pierz Jazz Night
It was a fabulous evening at the Pierz Ballroom as the Pierz Music Department presented their 2nd Annual Jazz Night Fundraiser.  This is far from a professional recording. As a matter of fact, I just opened a recording App on my phone and hoped for the best.  Included in this 17-song recording are performances by both the Jazz I and Jazz II groups, songs from the Jazz Choir and the entire set o...
59m May 12, 2019
59m
S1 Ep279: Senior Spotlight with Alex Wiggers
In this edition of Senior Spotlight, we find out about another very interesting member of the 2019 Senior Class at Pierz when Alex Wiggers joins us for a fun interview where we discuss in depth the Audio and Video Department that he's been involved in and we also discuss his interests in the classroom, especially History and WWII history in particular.
12m May 09, 2019
12m
S1 Ep278: Pierz Pioneers vs Holdingford Huskers Baseball Game 2 2019
Austin Dickmann struck out 10 and took a no-hitter into the 6th inning as the Pioneers blanked the Huskers 7-0 to complete their season sweep.  Jack Suska had a 2-run double, Preston Veith had 2 hits including an rbi triple to help Pierz improve to 7-0 in the CMC and 9-1 overall.
1hr 52m May 08, 2019
1hr 52m
S1 Ep277: Pierz Pioneers vs Royalton Royals Baseball 2019
The Pioneers improve to 8-1 this season with an 11-1 win over the Royals in 6 innings.  Jack Suska had 2 hits, drove in 2 runs and scored 3 times while Luke Girtz doubled, tripled and drove in 3 to support the pitching of Peter Schommer, who won his 4th game of the year.
2hr 21m May 07, 2019
2hr 21m
S1 Ep276: Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Softball 2019
The Pioneers beat the Falcons 14-4in 6 innings, withstanding a 2nd inning rain delay and coming back from an early 3-0 deficit.  Pierz scored 5 runs in both the 2nd and 5th innings and finished it off with a 3-run 6th.  Emily Sadlovsky got the Win and Taylor Cummings went 3-3 and scored 4 runs to lead the offense.
1hr 40m May 06, 2019
1hr 40m
S1 Ep275: Sobieski Skis vs Upsala Blue Jays Victory League 2019
The Skis defeat the Blue Jays 4-1 at Varsity Field in Upsala, scoring all 4 of their runs in the top of the 4th.  Tyler Jendro gets the Win while Thomas Miller picks up the Save.  Jendro also has 2 hits including an rbi single in that 4th.  Riley Hirsch doubles, squeezes in a run with a bunt and Austin Weisz singled to drive in a run as well. Justin Lampert collects 2 hits for Upsala and Brady ...
1hr 59m May 06, 2019
1hr 59m
S1 Ep274: Pierz Pioneers vs HLWW Lakers Baseball Game 2 2019
The Pioneers complete their CMC doubleheader sweep of the Lakers with an 11-0 win as Jonah Prokott has a memorable 1st Varsity start by throwing a Complete Game 1-hit shutout with 9 strikeouts!  Only a 2-out, infield single in the 4th inning spoiled Jonah's chance at a perfect game. Luke Girtz had 2 hits including a triple and drove in 2 runs, Isaac Otte and Jack Suska also had a 2-hit, 2 rbi g...
1hr 15m May 04, 2019
1hr 15m
S1 Ep273: Pierz Pioneers vs HLWW Lakers Baseball Game 1 2019
The Pioneers beat the Lakers 15-2 in the first game of a CMC doubleheader at Dick Putz Field as Peter Schommer earned his 3rd Win and Jack Suska had 3 hits and drove in 3 runs while Austin Dickmann added 2 hits and 3 rbi's in the Pierz victory.
2hr 6m May 04, 2019
2hr 6m
S1 Ep272: Pierz Pioneers vs Maple Lake Irish Softball 2019
The Pioneers take an early 2-0 lead over the defending Class AA Champion and #1 ranked Irish, but Maple Lake quickly shows why they are such a powerful team, coming back for an 11-2 victory.
1hr 32m May 04, 2019
1hr 32m
S1 Ep271: Nisswa Lightning vs St. Stephen Steves Victory League 2019
The Lightning get Home Runs from Jason Roepke and Drew Boland and a go-ahead rbi single from Morgan Shepherd in the 7th to edge the Steves 4-3 at Trobec Field on Opening Day.
2hr 20m Apr 29, 2019
2hr 20m
S1 Ep270: Senior Spotlight with Samantha Hayes
The next edition of Senior Spotlight contains a wonderfully fun and informative visit with Samantha Hayes. We talk about her involvement in the Pierz FFA program and the FFA State Convention in Minneapolis.  Senior Spotlight's are brought to you by You Are There Sports and the Pierz School District.
9m Apr 28, 2019
9m
S1 Ep269: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Baseball 2019
The Pioneers lost an 8-7 game to the Crusaders at Dick Putz Field in a game that pitted two 5-0 teams.  The lead traded hands 4 times before the Crusaders scored twice in the bottom of the 7th to get the Win and hand the Pioneers their first first defeat.
2hr 23m Apr 28, 2019
2hr 23m
S1 Ep268: Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Eagles Baseball Game 2 2019
Cody Kimman struck out 6 in his Complete Game victory as the Pioneers defeated the Eagles 12-2 in 5 innings to complete a doubleheader sweep of EVW. Austin Radunz was 3-3 with 2 rbi, Reese Kapsner doubled twice and drove in 2 and Jack Suska added an rbi triple as the Pioneers improved to 5-0.
1hr 42m Apr 26, 2019
1hr 42m
S1 Ep267: Pierz Pioneers vs EVW Eagles Baseball Game 1 2019
The Pioneers erupted for 9 runs in the bottom of the 1st on their way to a 14-4 win in 5 innings over the Eagles in the first game of a CMC doubleheader.  Derek Schommer went 3-4 with a pair of doubles and drove in 4 runs to lead the offense in the win.
1hr 46m Apr 26, 2019
1hr 46m
S1 Ep266: Pierz Pioneers vs Paynesville Bullldogs Baseball 2019
The Pioneers improved to 3-0 with a 3-2 victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday at Hellie Field.  After Paynesville scored twice in the top of the 1st, the Pioneers got a 2-run double by Austin Dickmann to tie the game and then a go-ahead rbi single by Cody Kimman to put them up 3-2 after 1 inning.  After that, the game was in the hands of the pitchers as neither team scored for the rest of the ga...
1hr 51m Apr 24, 2019
1hr 51m
S1 Ep265: Senior Spotlight with Kaitlyn Lanners
In this edition of Senior Spotlight, I sit down with another outstanding member of the Pierz Class of 2019 as I visited with Kaitlyn Lanners. We discuss her busy schedule, including life on the family farm, an athletic injury and her thoughts on her final month in the classrooms at Pierz High School.
8m Apr 24, 2019
8m
S1 Ep264: Pierz Pioneers vs Esko Eskomos Baseball 2019
The Pioneers edge the Eskomos 4-3 in the first-ever meeting between the schools on a diamond.  Isaac Otte earned the Win in middle relief and Reese Kapsner nailed down a Save.  The Pioneers only had 3 hits in the game but Cody Kimman's 2-run single and a squeeze bunt by Peter Schommer drove in runs and used an Esko error to score their other run as Pierz improved to 2-0.
2hr 28m Apr 20, 2019
2hr 28m
S1 Ep263: Senior Spotlight with Hannah Krych
In this edition of the Senior Spotlight, brought to you by You Are There Sports and the Pierz School District, we visit with Hannah Krych about her involvement in athletics, band and her future college plans among other topics.
6m Apr 19, 2019
6m
S1 Ep262: Pierz Pioneers vs Holdingford Huskers Baseball 2019
The Pioneers celebrate Opening Day 2019 with a spectacular pitching performance from Peter Schommer.  The Junior right-hander fires a PERFECT GAME in the season-opening 8-0 victory over the Huskers!  Schommer fanned 10, needing just 61 pitches in 7 innings for his gem.  Austin Dickmann belted a 2-run Homer and added a 2-run double to lead a 12-hit attack for the Pioneers.
1hr 52m Apr 17, 2019
1hr 52m
S1 Ep261: Pierz Pioneers vs Holdingford Huskers Softball 2019
The Pioneers get their season started with a 10-6 victory over the Huskers.  Emily Sadlovsky earned the Opening Day Win with relief help from Tori Wagner. Jade Porter led the offense with 3 hits, a walk, 2 rbi, a stolen base and a run as well as several nice running catches in centerfield.  Kendra Gerads was 2-4 with an rbi ad a run scored to lead Holdingford.
1hr 43m Apr 16, 2019
1hr 43m
S1 Ep260: Senior Spotlight with Jack Suska
It's time for another Senior Spotlight, brought to you by You Are There Sports and the Pierz School District.  Today, Rick Grammond visits with Jack Suska, and the conversation deals with Jack's love of baseball, his family, his plans for college and many other topics.  I hope you enjoy this Senior Spotlight with Jack!
8m Mar 27, 2019
8m
S1 Ep259: Senior Spotlight with Derek Schommer
It's time to get to know another outstanding member of the Pierz Class of 2019 as Derek Schommer is featured in this edition of a Senior Spotlight, brought to you by You Are There Sports and the Pierz School District.  Derek discusses athletics, including a rare glimpse into what it's like to be the Pioneers Quarterback in the huddle in a big game, his interest in the music departments, both Ba...
10m Mar 21, 2019
10m
S1 Ep258: Senior Spotlight with Morgan Hanneken
In this installment of Senior Spotlight, brought to you by You Are There Sports and the Pierz School District, we get to know Morgan Hanneken.  It was really fun to visit with Morgan as she takes us through her experiences as a student at Pierz, including her main area of interest, the Art Department. I hope you enjoy this Senior Spotlight with Morgan Hanneken!
7m Mar 15, 2019
7m
S1 Ep257: Foley Falcons vs Mora Mustangs Class AA State Wrestling 2019
With the season on the line for both teams in the Class AA Consolation Semifinals, the Section 7AA Champion Mora Mustangs edged the Section 6AA Champion Foley Falcons 25-24 in a Dual that came down to the final whistle. Evan Milejczak (113), Logan Thorsten (126), Isaiah Fitch (138), Michael Rothfork (145), Connor Thorsten (160), Max Lefebvre (182), Hunter Gorecki (220) and Elijah Novak (285) wo...
2hr 5m Mar 15, 2019
2hr 5m
S1 Ep256: Pierz Pioneers vs Esko Eskomos Boys Basketball Section 7AA 2019
The Pioneers season comes to an end with an 83-60 loss to the top-seeded Eskomos in the second round of the Section 7AA Playoffs.  Peter Schommer leads the Pioneers with 17 points, Jonah Prokott adds 13, Brent Schilling 9, Brandon Stuckmayer 6,  Michael Leidenfrost 5, Zach Traut 4, Jared Prokott 4 and Robbie Schaefer 2 as Pierz finishes 15-11.
1hr 45m Mar 12, 2019
1hr 45m
S1 Ep258: Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Girls Basketball 6AA Playoffs 2019
The 12th seeded Pioneers gave a great effort but their upset bid of the #5 Falcons fell just short in a 56-48 loss at Foley in the first round of the Section 6AA Playoffs.  Emily Dehler delivered a monster game with 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead Pierz. Emily Sadlovsky added 11 points, Rabeka Langer 4, Amaya Rocheleau 3, Kylie Waytashek 3 and Laura Skiba 2.  The loss ends the Pioneers season...
1hr 59m Mar 07, 2019
1hr 59m
S1 Ep257: Senior Spotlight with Jacob Fuhrman
In this edition of Senior Spotlight, we visit with Jacob Fuhrman, a young man who refuses to be defined by his struggle with Tourette's Syndrome and instead finds great enjoyment in woodworking, being a part of the Pierz Drama Set Design Team and being the Stat Man for the Boys Basketball Team.  So please enjoy this Senior Spotlight with Jacob Fuhrman!
9m Mar 07, 2019
9m
S1 Ep256: Pierz Pioneer vs MLWR Rebels Boys Basketball 7AA 2019
The Pioneers found themselves trailing the Rebels 26-24 at halftime, but came out of the locker-room on a 12-2 run to take the lead and never trailed again as the #5 seeded Pioneers defeated the #4 Rebels 60-55 in the Section 7AA Playoffs.  Jonah Prokott led Pierz with 18, Michael Leidenfrost and Robbie Schaefer scored 10 each, Peter Schommer had 8, Brandon Stuckmayer and Zach Traut had 6 a pie...
2hr 1m Mar 06, 2019
2hr 1m
S1 Ep255: Foley Falcons vs Marshall Tigers Class AA Quarterfinals 2019
The Falcons dropped a 34-25 decision to the Tigers in the Class AA Quarterfinals at the Excel Energy Center.  Isaiah Fitch got the Falcons on the board with a Fall at 138, followed by another Fall from Michael Rothfork at 145.  Wins by Mark Dierkes, Connor Thorston and Max Lefebvre  in the next 3 matches pulled Foley even at 21-21 with 4 matches remaining, but Marshall had too much up top, taki...
2hr 6m Mar 05, 2019
2hr 6m