A seventh suspect has been arrested in the ongoing investigation of the homicide of Aaron Hobson.
Lee W. Carter, 23, was identified using the surveillance footage from the Break Time at 110 E. Nifong Blvd. where Hobson was shot and killed during a robbery Oct. 23.
Hobson is Missouri defensive back Trey Hobson’s cousin. He resided in Kansas City but was visiting Columbia during Homecoming weekend at the time of the shooting.
Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Jessie Haden said Carter was asked by police to come in to speak to them. He was also notified that if he did not comply, a warrant would be issued for his arrest.
Carter came in to speak to police Tuesday afternoon. After he was arrested and given his Miranda rights, he admitted to hitting Hobson over the head with a bottle during the robbery prior to the shooting, a CPD news release stated.
According to the release, Carter, along with at least six other people, approached Hobson’s vehicle, which was parked at about 1:15 a.m. at the Break Time and demanded his money.
Once Hobson surrendered his money, suspect Daron Peal shot him, according to the release. Daron Peal, his brother Darris Peal, Tony Lewis, Leo Roland and Deshon Houston all fled along with Carter.
The owners of the Break Time originally called the police because there was a crowd of people congregating on the lot. Haden said they had come from a nearby party that had been broken up.
“The suspects had been coming from a party nearby at Peachtree (Drive),” Haden said. “It is unclear whether alcohol played a factor in the robbery or murder of Aaron Hobson. The use of a bottle to hit Hobson may or may not indicate this.”
Haden said though it might seem odd that seven men robbed one man, it actually isn’t uncommon.
“For the past two-and-a-half years, since the summer of 2008, we have seen an increase in this kind of thing, typically with young men,” she said. “If a person sees a man walking suspiciously behind them, a red flag goes up, but when it’s a group of men you just don’t think that many men are going to try and rob one man.”
Carter has been arrested on the charges of murder and robbery, both in the second degree. He was transported Tuesday to the Boone County Jail. His bond has not been set.
Haden also said CPD is looking for another man in connection with the murder.
“We are interested in questioning a man by the name of Jason Long,” she said. “We are unsure whether he was involved in the murder or robbery of Hobson, but we want to ask some questions to be sure.”
Long is described to be 20 years old, about 140 pounds and five-feet-six-inches tall. He has three tattoos on both of his arms. Police are warning that he is known to be armed and dangerous.
The police are continuing investigation of the murder and expect to unearth new details.
“This type of thing takes time,” Haden said. “There will be new developments, and I’m sure we will find new persons of interest along the way. It’s just a matter of good old fashioned police work at this point.”
Friday, November 12, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sixth suspect arrested in Hobson homicide
A sixth suspect was arrested in the shooting of Aaron Hobson, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.
Anthony J. Carr of Columbia was taken into custody in connection to the murder of Aaron Hobson, cousin of Trey Hobson, an MU football player. Police acquired a warrant for the arrest of Carr on Wednesday. His bond has been set at 1 million dollars, accepted in cash only.
Hobson was shot and killed during a robbery in the parking lot of the Break Time Convenience Store at 110 E. Nifong Blvd. on Oct. 23.
Carr turned himself in to police in St. Charles, Mo. on Friday, the release stated. He was incarcerated in the Boone County Jail on Sunday morning. He has declined to make a statement regarding the shooting and robbing of Hobson.
Three of the suspects in the case turned themselves in the day following the crime. The fourth and fifth suspects, Daron and Darris Peal, were captured at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Jennings, Mo.
The suspected shooter, Daron Peal, was in possession of crack cocaine at the time of his arrest, the release stated. Darron and Darris Peal were charged with second-degree murder and second-degree robbery. Bond was set, for both, at 1 million dollars, cash only.
Anthony J. Carr of Columbia was taken into custody in connection to the murder of Aaron Hobson, cousin of Trey Hobson, an MU football player. Police acquired a warrant for the arrest of Carr on Wednesday. His bond has been set at 1 million dollars, accepted in cash only.
Hobson was shot and killed during a robbery in the parking lot of the Break Time Convenience Store at 110 E. Nifong Blvd. on Oct. 23.
Carr turned himself in to police in St. Charles, Mo. on Friday, the release stated. He was incarcerated in the Boone County Jail on Sunday morning. He has declined to make a statement regarding the shooting and robbing of Hobson.
Three of the suspects in the case turned themselves in the day following the crime. The fourth and fifth suspects, Daron and Darris Peal, were captured at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Jennings, Mo.
The suspected shooter, Daron Peal, was in possession of crack cocaine at the time of his arrest, the release stated. Darron and Darris Peal were charged with second-degree murder and second-degree robbery. Bond was set, for both, at 1 million dollars, cash only.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Four Loko faces possible bans
Four Loko, a popular alcoholic energy drink, is being considered for a national ban after nine students at Central Washington University were hospitalized.
The students were thought to have been given the date-rape drug, Rohypnol, but were found to have drunk too much alcohol through the use of Four Loko.
“They’re marketed to kids by using fruit flavors that mask the taste of alcohol, and they have such high levels of stimulants that people have no idea how inebriated they really are,” Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna stated in a news release. “They’re packaged just like non-alcoholic drinks, but include a dangerous dose of malt liquor.”
McKenna began the push to revitalize a request in September 2009 for the ban of the drinks. The push for the ban was sparked by a recent outbreak of hospitalizations and health issues connected to the drinks in his state. In a letter to the Food and Drug Administration, he cited several examples where Four Loko had harmed consumers.
According to the letter, a 19-year-old woman from Auburn, Wash., called the police and told them she was “very drunk” and losing feeling in her hands. She said she was given the drinks at a party and didn’t realize they contained alcohol.
“These drinks are marketed to the youth culture, who are not even legally allowed to drink them,” McKenna spokesman Dan Sytman said in an interview last week. “The drink is often sold next to other similar-looking, non-alcoholic drinks such as Arizona Iced Tea.”
The inspiration for the alcoholic energy drink came from the popular mix of Red Bull and vodka. Sytman said the problem with Four Loko compared to this deadly mix is that the drinker has control over how much alcohol they put into the drink.
“They can visibly see how much alcohol they are drinking and can limit themselves accordingly,” Sytman said. “Younger drinkers are very concerned with cost effectiveness, meaning they want a cheap way to get drunk. (Four Loko) sells for about $2.50 per can and contains about five or six beers. If you were to get a Red Bull and vodka mix, that would run you at least $5 at a bar and much more if you were to make it yourself.”
McKenna said the biggest problem with Four Loko is alcohol and caffeine tend to counteract one another. Alcohol makes the user tired and drowsy after large quantities are ingested, whereas caffeine, after ingesting large quantities, keeps the user awake. This counteraction allows the user to stay awake and drink more, because the effects aren’t present to stop them.
The proposed ban doesn’t only concern Four Loko. The ban, if enacted, would restrict the sales of all alcohol containing caffeine. This could pose a potential problem for sellers of the drinks nationwide.
“There is no tighter-knit shopping community than that of a convenience store,” said Jeff Lenard, a spokesman for the National Association of Convenience Stores. “We want to do whatever will make our community happy because we want to be a part of the community.”
Lenard said the ban of alcoholic energy drinks wouldn’t hurt their stores’ sales much.
“Alcoholic energy drinks are such a small portion of convenience store sales that I don’t think a ban would be much of a problem for us,” Lenard said. “There are so many other normal energy drinks out there that it won’t matter.”
The students were thought to have been given the date-rape drug, Rohypnol, but were found to have drunk too much alcohol through the use of Four Loko.
“They’re marketed to kids by using fruit flavors that mask the taste of alcohol, and they have such high levels of stimulants that people have no idea how inebriated they really are,” Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna stated in a news release. “They’re packaged just like non-alcoholic drinks, but include a dangerous dose of malt liquor.”
McKenna began the push to revitalize a request in September 2009 for the ban of the drinks. The push for the ban was sparked by a recent outbreak of hospitalizations and health issues connected to the drinks in his state. In a letter to the Food and Drug Administration, he cited several examples where Four Loko had harmed consumers.
According to the letter, a 19-year-old woman from Auburn, Wash., called the police and told them she was “very drunk” and losing feeling in her hands. She said she was given the drinks at a party and didn’t realize they contained alcohol.
“These drinks are marketed to the youth culture, who are not even legally allowed to drink them,” McKenna spokesman Dan Sytman said in an interview last week. “The drink is often sold next to other similar-looking, non-alcoholic drinks such as Arizona Iced Tea.”
The inspiration for the alcoholic energy drink came from the popular mix of Red Bull and vodka. Sytman said the problem with Four Loko compared to this deadly mix is that the drinker has control over how much alcohol they put into the drink.
“They can visibly see how much alcohol they are drinking and can limit themselves accordingly,” Sytman said. “Younger drinkers are very concerned with cost effectiveness, meaning they want a cheap way to get drunk. (Four Loko) sells for about $2.50 per can and contains about five or six beers. If you were to get a Red Bull and vodka mix, that would run you at least $5 at a bar and much more if you were to make it yourself.”
McKenna said the biggest problem with Four Loko is alcohol and caffeine tend to counteract one another. Alcohol makes the user tired and drowsy after large quantities are ingested, whereas caffeine, after ingesting large quantities, keeps the user awake. This counteraction allows the user to stay awake and drink more, because the effects aren’t present to stop them.
The proposed ban doesn’t only concern Four Loko. The ban, if enacted, would restrict the sales of all alcohol containing caffeine. This could pose a potential problem for sellers of the drinks nationwide.
“There is no tighter-knit shopping community than that of a convenience store,” said Jeff Lenard, a spokesman for the National Association of Convenience Stores. “We want to do whatever will make our community happy because we want to be a part of the community.”
Lenard said the ban of alcoholic energy drinks wouldn’t hurt their stores’ sales much.
“Alcoholic energy drinks are such a small portion of convenience store sales that I don’t think a ban would be much of a problem for us,” Lenard said. “There are so many other normal energy drinks out there that it won’t matter.”
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Cousin of Missouri football player shot and killed
Aaron Hobson, 22, of Kansas was shot to death outside of a Break Time Convienience Store on Saturday.
The Break Time, located at 110 Nifong Blvd., was the scene of a murder that began as a robbery.
According to a Columbia Police Department news release, Aaron Hobson, the cousin of Missouri defensive back Trey Hobson, was at the convenience store at about 1:15 a.m. when several suspects approached his car.
The suspects demanded Hobson’s money and shot him after he handed it over, the release stated. The suspect who shot him was identified as Daron M. Peal. He and his brother, Darris A. Peal, are still at large and are being considered armed and dangerous.
CPD spokeswoman Jill Weineke said she was unsure why Hobson was in Columbia that morning.
In total, there were five suspects involved in the robbery. According to the news release, three have turned themselves into Columbia Police.
Tony L. Lewis, 27, of Booneville and Leo D. Roland, 19, of Columbia, were the first to turn themselves in. Both voluntarily went to the CPD and implicated themselves in the robbery.
The third suspect to turn himself in was Deshon Huston, 20, of Columbia. Huston also implicated himself in the robbery, but also told investigators that he struck Hobson during the robbery.
According to a news release, the robbers gathered at Huston’s vehicle before descending on Hobson’s vehicle.
After the robbery was complete and after Hobson was shot dead, the suspects fled the scene, the release stated. An officer responding to gunfire at the scene identified Lewis and Roland, who turned themselves in the next day.
Huston did not turn himself in until later the same day.
All the suspects that turned themselves in were arrested on the charge of second-degree murder. Both Lewis and Roland were also charged with first-degree robbery.
All three suspects’ bonds have been set at $1 million, accepted in cash only.
The suspected shooter, Daron M. Peal, has been identified as the sole gunman.
Weineke said she doesn’t have any idea as to why Peal shot Hobson.
“Damon Peal has been identified as the shooter,” she said. “You would have to ask him why he shot Aaron Hobson.”
The hunt for the gunman and his brother are ongoing, and until they are apprehended, Columbia residents are advised to be on the lookout.
This was one of two homicides over the weekend. Sunday morning, CPD officers were dispatched to a homeless camp between Everett’s Restaurant and I-70. They found the victim, 55, deceased with injuries to his face and head.
The injuries were not consistent with an accident, a CPD news release stated.
Police have not released the victim’s name because the family has not been notified. CPD is actively investigating the crime but has no suspects identified at this time, the release stated.
Anyone with information about these cases can call Crimestoppers at 875-TIPS.
The Break Time, located at 110 Nifong Blvd., was the scene of a murder that began as a robbery.
According to a Columbia Police Department news release, Aaron Hobson, the cousin of Missouri defensive back Trey Hobson, was at the convenience store at about 1:15 a.m. when several suspects approached his car.
The suspects demanded Hobson’s money and shot him after he handed it over, the release stated. The suspect who shot him was identified as Daron M. Peal. He and his brother, Darris A. Peal, are still at large and are being considered armed and dangerous.
CPD spokeswoman Jill Weineke said she was unsure why Hobson was in Columbia that morning.
In total, there were five suspects involved in the robbery. According to the news release, three have turned themselves into Columbia Police.
Tony L. Lewis, 27, of Booneville and Leo D. Roland, 19, of Columbia, were the first to turn themselves in. Both voluntarily went to the CPD and implicated themselves in the robbery.
The third suspect to turn himself in was Deshon Huston, 20, of Columbia. Huston also implicated himself in the robbery, but also told investigators that he struck Hobson during the robbery.
According to a news release, the robbers gathered at Huston’s vehicle before descending on Hobson’s vehicle.
After the robbery was complete and after Hobson was shot dead, the suspects fled the scene, the release stated. An officer responding to gunfire at the scene identified Lewis and Roland, who turned themselves in the next day.
Huston did not turn himself in until later the same day.
All the suspects that turned themselves in were arrested on the charge of second-degree murder. Both Lewis and Roland were also charged with first-degree robbery.
All three suspects’ bonds have been set at $1 million, accepted in cash only.
The suspected shooter, Daron M. Peal, has been identified as the sole gunman.
Weineke said she doesn’t have any idea as to why Peal shot Hobson.
“Damon Peal has been identified as the shooter,” she said. “You would have to ask him why he shot Aaron Hobson.”
The hunt for the gunman and his brother are ongoing, and until they are apprehended, Columbia residents are advised to be on the lookout.
This was one of two homicides over the weekend. Sunday morning, CPD officers were dispatched to a homeless camp between Everett’s Restaurant and I-70. They found the victim, 55, deceased with injuries to his face and head.
The injuries were not consistent with an accident, a CPD news release stated.
Police have not released the victim’s name because the family has not been notified. CPD is actively investigating the crime but has no suspects identified at this time, the release stated.
Anyone with information about these cases can call Crimestoppers at 875-TIPS.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Rock the roof off with Sevendust this weekend
“Wall of Death, Wall of Death!” is a popular chant that can be heard at almost any hard rock or metal show. If you’re passing by Friday at The Blue Note, you’ll probably hear that alongside thundering guitar riffs because Sevendust will be in town.
Sevendust is a hard rock band, formed in 1995, from Atlanta. Its sound is comparable to artists such as Earshot, Taproot and Dark New Day. One of the reasons Dark New Day might be similar is because the lead guitarist of Sevendust, Clint Lowery, is a former member of Dark New Day.
Lowery left Sevendust in 2004 to play alongside his brother, Corey. His departure was shortly after the release of Sevendust’s fourth studio album, Seasons, and the album’s supporting tour. The album was the band’s most successful at that point.
“It was healthy for me,” Lowery said. “It kept me from getting burnt out and allowed me to bring some positive energy back with me when I rejoined in 2008.”
The band released its seventh studio album, Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow and was reunited with Lowery for the subsequent tour.
“I really missed the guys,” Lowery said. “I learned a lot while I was gone. I took all of my good and my bad experiences back with me to Sevendust, and we’re better because of it.”
Lowery played a crucial role in the making of Cold Day Memory, the band’s highest-rated album to date. He was given no boundaries by the band and essentially told to do what he thought would sound best.
“I was gone for three records,” Lowery said. “They wanted to recapture the sound that I brought to Sevendust, so they just let me do my own thing. They wanted me to be able to retake my role in the band, and I feel I’ve done that.”
The best part of any show for a real hard rock fan is the ability to go out and knock around some of your fellow metal-heads and at the end of the day, leave the venue with bumps, severely sore necks and battle scars. Where else can you go, punch a guy to the floor, reach down and help him up, only to both bang your heads to the upcoming riff?
After having Lowery back for one full tour and by letting him get comfortable with Sevendust again, the upcoming show promises to be one of the band's best to date. The harmonizing vocals of lead singer Lajon Witherspoon and the superb screaming vocals of drummer Morgan Rose culminate to form the best duo of singer/screamer to be heard.
In retaining its members, the band hasn’t lost the love and respect of its fans — or its “family,” as the band prefers to address them. The group’s original sound has also been kept intact through its 15 years of existence.
“We started out with the intention to be as heavy as Pantera,” Lowery said. “I feel like we are as heavy as any of their records. Sure, our sound is going to be different because Lajon sings different than (Pantera lead singer) Phil (Anselmo), but that’s what we aimed for, and I think we succeeded.”
Do yourself a favor, Columbia, go see Sevendust rock the roof off The Blue Note and get some real heavy metal pumping through your veins this Homecoming weekend.
Sevendust is a hard rock band, formed in 1995, from Atlanta. Its sound is comparable to artists such as Earshot, Taproot and Dark New Day. One of the reasons Dark New Day might be similar is because the lead guitarist of Sevendust, Clint Lowery, is a former member of Dark New Day.
Lowery left Sevendust in 2004 to play alongside his brother, Corey. His departure was shortly after the release of Sevendust’s fourth studio album, Seasons, and the album’s supporting tour. The album was the band’s most successful at that point.
“It was healthy for me,” Lowery said. “It kept me from getting burnt out and allowed me to bring some positive energy back with me when I rejoined in 2008.”
The band released its seventh studio album, Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow and was reunited with Lowery for the subsequent tour.
“I really missed the guys,” Lowery said. “I learned a lot while I was gone. I took all of my good and my bad experiences back with me to Sevendust, and we’re better because of it.”
Lowery played a crucial role in the making of Cold Day Memory, the band’s highest-rated album to date. He was given no boundaries by the band and essentially told to do what he thought would sound best.
“I was gone for three records,” Lowery said. “They wanted to recapture the sound that I brought to Sevendust, so they just let me do my own thing. They wanted me to be able to retake my role in the band, and I feel I’ve done that.”
The best part of any show for a real hard rock fan is the ability to go out and knock around some of your fellow metal-heads and at the end of the day, leave the venue with bumps, severely sore necks and battle scars. Where else can you go, punch a guy to the floor, reach down and help him up, only to both bang your heads to the upcoming riff?
After having Lowery back for one full tour and by letting him get comfortable with Sevendust again, the upcoming show promises to be one of the band's best to date. The harmonizing vocals of lead singer Lajon Witherspoon and the superb screaming vocals of drummer Morgan Rose culminate to form the best duo of singer/screamer to be heard.
In retaining its members, the band hasn’t lost the love and respect of its fans — or its “family,” as the band prefers to address them. The group’s original sound has also been kept intact through its 15 years of existence.
“We started out with the intention to be as heavy as Pantera,” Lowery said. “I feel like we are as heavy as any of their records. Sure, our sound is going to be different because Lajon sings different than (Pantera lead singer) Phil (Anselmo), but that’s what we aimed for, and I think we succeeded.”
Do yourself a favor, Columbia, go see Sevendust rock the roof off The Blue Note and get some real heavy metal pumping through your veins this Homecoming weekend.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tiger softball stays unbeaten in fall with two wins Saturday
Echoes of M-I-Z-Z-O-U could be heard far from University Field on Saturday as the Tiger softball team trounced Three Rivers Community College 21-2, and Lake Land Community College 16-1.
The Tigers got off to a quick start, getting on the board in the second inning. Senior first baseman Marla Schweisberger started off the inning with a solo shot to right field. It was her first home run of the fall. With the game at 1-1, freshman catcher Maddison Ruggeberg stole second, aided by a catcher’s error. The error was the first in a series of errors, as the Raiders of Three Rivers Community College would finish the game with nine. The Tigers would capitalize on the errors, scoring seven runs in the second inning.
“I think the combination of the errors made by the other team and our improved hitting enabled us to score a lot of runs in a short period of time,” coach Ehren Earleywine said. “If you make a mistake against us, you will pay for it.”
Early in the fifth inning, sophomore Nicole Hudson blasted a grand slam over the right wall, which skipped on to a practice green at A.L. Gustin Golf Course and hit the flagstick. As a sophomore, she already leads the team this season in homeruns and looks to continue that into the spring.
“I’ve been working really hard to get to this point,” she said. “I felt like I really got where I wanted to be for the first time today.”
Hudson led the team in RBIs with six, and scored a total of four runs.
The second game of the afternoon, the final of the preseason, began with excitement. Junior pitcher Kristin Nottlemann struck out all three Lakers that she faced in the first inning of play.
“I wanted to make sure I struck out the first batter,” she said. “After that, I just went after them.”
Contrary to the norm all preseason, the Tigers got off to a fast start offensively in the second game. They registered five runs off of only three hits in the first inning, making the score 5-0. The game was quiet from then on until the third inning, when Rhea Taylor hit a single, batting in a run in the process. The Tigers also tacked on three more in the third, pushing their lead to 9-0.
“We hit the ball pretty solid today,” Earleywine said. “We only had one batter strike out, and I think that speaks volumes about our lineup.”
Nottelmann had a very impressive day, notching seven total strikeouts. She only allowed three hits en route to the win.
“We really tried to focus on the movement of the ball rather than speed,” she said.
In the sixth inning, Hudson came in to relieve Nottelmann, showing more signs of her versatility.
“I don’t do that often,” she said. “It was fun. I just want the team to know I’m more than willing to do whatever it takes to win.”
The Tigers scored another three runs in the fourth inning and another five in the fifth, putting the game out of reach for the Lakers at 16-0.
Senior outfielder Rhea Taylor led the team at the plate against the Raiders, going 3 for 5 with an RBI and one run scored.
The Tigers have high expectations after going 8-0 in the preseason and aim to carry their success over into the regular season on February 18, 2011, when they travel to San Diego to take on Fresno State in the San Diego Classic.
The Tigers got off to a quick start, getting on the board in the second inning. Senior first baseman Marla Schweisberger started off the inning with a solo shot to right field. It was her first home run of the fall. With the game at 1-1, freshman catcher Maddison Ruggeberg stole second, aided by a catcher’s error. The error was the first in a series of errors, as the Raiders of Three Rivers Community College would finish the game with nine. The Tigers would capitalize on the errors, scoring seven runs in the second inning.
“I think the combination of the errors made by the other team and our improved hitting enabled us to score a lot of runs in a short period of time,” coach Ehren Earleywine said. “If you make a mistake against us, you will pay for it.”
Early in the fifth inning, sophomore Nicole Hudson blasted a grand slam over the right wall, which skipped on to a practice green at A.L. Gustin Golf Course and hit the flagstick. As a sophomore, she already leads the team this season in homeruns and looks to continue that into the spring.
“I’ve been working really hard to get to this point,” she said. “I felt like I really got where I wanted to be for the first time today.”
Hudson led the team in RBIs with six, and scored a total of four runs.
The second game of the afternoon, the final of the preseason, began with excitement. Junior pitcher Kristin Nottlemann struck out all three Lakers that she faced in the first inning of play.
“I wanted to make sure I struck out the first batter,” she said. “After that, I just went after them.”
Contrary to the norm all preseason, the Tigers got off to a fast start offensively in the second game. They registered five runs off of only three hits in the first inning, making the score 5-0. The game was quiet from then on until the third inning, when Rhea Taylor hit a single, batting in a run in the process. The Tigers also tacked on three more in the third, pushing their lead to 9-0.
“We hit the ball pretty solid today,” Earleywine said. “We only had one batter strike out, and I think that speaks volumes about our lineup.”
Nottelmann had a very impressive day, notching seven total strikeouts. She only allowed three hits en route to the win.
“We really tried to focus on the movement of the ball rather than speed,” she said.
In the sixth inning, Hudson came in to relieve Nottelmann, showing more signs of her versatility.
“I don’t do that often,” she said. “It was fun. I just want the team to know I’m more than willing to do whatever it takes to win.”
The Tigers scored another three runs in the fourth inning and another five in the fifth, putting the game out of reach for the Lakers at 16-0.
Senior outfielder Rhea Taylor led the team at the plate against the Raiders, going 3 for 5 with an RBI and one run scored.
The Tigers have high expectations after going 8-0 in the preseason and aim to carry their success over into the regular season on February 18, 2011, when they travel to San Diego to take on Fresno State in the San Diego Classic.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Missouri softball takes two, improves to 6-0 in fall season
The Tigers worked their way closer to a perfect preseason Saturday, notching a pair of victories over Columbia College and Johnson County Community College.
Junior pitcher Kristin Nottelmann was the girl with the golden arm when the team played Columbia College in game one. Her arm was about the only thing shining bright in the mid-afternoon sun as the Tigers snuck past the Cougars 3-1.
Nottelmann recorded 10 strikeouts in only five innings of work.
“I’ve been working on my spin,” she said. “The rise and drop of my pitches was really good today.”
The game was uneventful until the fifth inning, when the Cougars got on the board with one run to go up 1-0.
The Tigers followed suit with a pair of runs. Senior first baseman Marla Schweisberger singled and started the scoring push. After senior outfielder Shana White pinch ran for Schweisberger, senior second baseman Abby Vock tripled to right-center field, driving in White to put the Tigers on the board. Virtually in the exact same fashion, senior outfielder Rhea Taylor, who went two for three at the plate on the day, followed with a triple of her own, allowing Vock to score the go-ahead run, putting the game at 2-1. The lead was one they would not relinquish for the rest of the game.
“The game was close, really close,” coach Ehren Earleywine said. “Columbia had a great pitcher. Our problem when we face a really good pitcher is that we back off. You can’t get hits if you don’t swing the bat, it’s as simple as that.”
Next up for the Tigers were the Cavaliers of Johnson County Community College. Cavaliers’ pitcher Katie Williams had an impressive speed to her fastball, but the Tigers weren’t intimidated.
“She threw strikes,” Earleywine said. “Her location was very good.”
Kathryn Poet, the Tigers' leading hitter in the game, said she loved the challenge of facing such a talented pitcher.
“She was fast,” she said. “Once I got up to the plate I was a little nervous.”
Those nerves must not have lasted long. The game began with a single by White. White stole second base and advanced to third after sophomore third baseman Ashlie Ortega popped out. Poet then drove in the first two runs, scoring one of them herself as she blasted a home run to left field. It was her first of the fall season.
“I thought it was a popup to short,” she said. “Then the crowd cheered and I was just so happy.”
Missouri held the Cavaliers to just three hits for the entire game. Senior pitcher Lisa Simmons lead the team, pitching through five innings.
The Tigers started to pull away in the third inning, scoring three runs to put the game at 5-0. They also recorded three hits during that time.
Simmons had held the Cavaliers to zero hits through three innings, but hopes of a fall season no-hit bid were shattered when the Cavaliers’ Kim Smith doubled to the center wall in the fourth.
Missouri tacked on another run in the fifth inning and six more in the sixth, putting the game out of reach for the Cavaliers at 11-0.
The Tigers were led by Poet, who went three for four at the plate with three runs and four RBIs.
“I had a terrible week of practice,” Poet said. “But everything just came together today. My timing was finally on.”
Missouri will host one final set of games on Saturday, Oct. 16 before opening up its regular season schedule in February.
Junior pitcher Kristin Nottelmann was the girl with the golden arm when the team played Columbia College in game one. Her arm was about the only thing shining bright in the mid-afternoon sun as the Tigers snuck past the Cougars 3-1.
Nottelmann recorded 10 strikeouts in only five innings of work.
“I’ve been working on my spin,” she said. “The rise and drop of my pitches was really good today.”
The game was uneventful until the fifth inning, when the Cougars got on the board with one run to go up 1-0.
The Tigers followed suit with a pair of runs. Senior first baseman Marla Schweisberger singled and started the scoring push. After senior outfielder Shana White pinch ran for Schweisberger, senior second baseman Abby Vock tripled to right-center field, driving in White to put the Tigers on the board. Virtually in the exact same fashion, senior outfielder Rhea Taylor, who went two for three at the plate on the day, followed with a triple of her own, allowing Vock to score the go-ahead run, putting the game at 2-1. The lead was one they would not relinquish for the rest of the game.
“The game was close, really close,” coach Ehren Earleywine said. “Columbia had a great pitcher. Our problem when we face a really good pitcher is that we back off. You can’t get hits if you don’t swing the bat, it’s as simple as that.”
Next up for the Tigers were the Cavaliers of Johnson County Community College. Cavaliers’ pitcher Katie Williams had an impressive speed to her fastball, but the Tigers weren’t intimidated.
“She threw strikes,” Earleywine said. “Her location was very good.”
Kathryn Poet, the Tigers' leading hitter in the game, said she loved the challenge of facing such a talented pitcher.
“She was fast,” she said. “Once I got up to the plate I was a little nervous.”
Those nerves must not have lasted long. The game began with a single by White. White stole second base and advanced to third after sophomore third baseman Ashlie Ortega popped out. Poet then drove in the first two runs, scoring one of them herself as she blasted a home run to left field. It was her first of the fall season.
“I thought it was a popup to short,” she said. “Then the crowd cheered and I was just so happy.”
Missouri held the Cavaliers to just three hits for the entire game. Senior pitcher Lisa Simmons lead the team, pitching through five innings.
The Tigers started to pull away in the third inning, scoring three runs to put the game at 5-0. They also recorded three hits during that time.
Simmons had held the Cavaliers to zero hits through three innings, but hopes of a fall season no-hit bid were shattered when the Cavaliers’ Kim Smith doubled to the center wall in the fourth.
Missouri tacked on another run in the fifth inning and six more in the sixth, putting the game out of reach for the Cavaliers at 11-0.
The Tigers were led by Poet, who went three for four at the plate with three runs and four RBIs.
“I had a terrible week of practice,” Poet said. “But everything just came together today. My timing was finally on.”
Missouri will host one final set of games on Saturday, Oct. 16 before opening up its regular season schedule in February.
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