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Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Bears Rodriguez, Valley Player of the Year
Hello everyone, I'm Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The post season has started for the Missouri State baseball Bears. MoState is the second seed in the Valley tournament which is being held in Normal, Illinois. Wednesday, the Bears started this double elimination tournament against the home town Illinois State Redbirds. Seven Missouri State Bears received all-conference honors. And that includes senior Nick Rodriguez. Rodriguez was named first team All-Valley, put on the defensive team, and was named the Joe Carter Player of the Year. This is the seventh time that a Bear has won the Valley's Player of the Year. Rodriguez is hitting .374 with 17 homers and 54 RBI. Since the Valley season started, the Tampa, Florida native is hitting .402. I caught up with Rodriguez before the team left for Illinois. He talked about what it would mean to him to win the Valley Player of the Year. Nick Rodriguez (thanks the coaching staff)Joey Hawkins/Missouri State coach (no better player in the league) The season did not start the way that Rodriguez would have liked. In fact, the second baseman had only six hits through the first few weeks of the season. At one point coach Joey Hawkins had the senior batting ninth in the line up. That provided the spark to jump start his season. And Rodriguez is thankful for the coaching. Rodriguez (took me aside and coaching me through it) On Saturday March 8th, in Wichita, Nick Rodriguez was 0-for-4 with one strikeout. That was the last time that Rodriguez did not get a hit this season. The senior is currently riding a 37 game hitting streak which is the 17th longest hitting streak in NCAA division one history. Just for the trivia nuts out there, the record holder is Robin Ventura who had a 58 game hitting streak in 1987. During his streak, Rodriguez is hitting .396 with 17 home runs, 16 doubles and 49 RBI. He helped lift the Bears into a co-championship in the Valley regular season race. Rodriguez for his part is trying to not let the hitting streak distract him from the ultimate goal of getting to an NCAA regional. So Nick Rodriguez and Missouri State roll into the Valley tournament on fire. And we'll see what unfolds in the next week. For more sports watch Ozarks First news at nine and ten. And I'll see you then. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Motivated Bears focused on MVC tourney
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Joey Hawkins' Missouri State Bears worked out at Hammons Field after the Springfield Cardinals game Sunday. It was the first time MoState had thrown the ball around since Thursday. In our Bear Nation update, Missouri State had Friday's and Saturday's games at Murray State canceled because of wet field conditions. So, the Bears and Racers tied for the Valley regular season championship. But because of MoState's loss to Murray State, the Bears are the second seed. And Missouri State will play its first tourney game Wednesday night. Bears senior Nick Rodriguez says what happened in Murray, Kentucky will motivate them this week. 'We missed out on a chance to win the conference. At the same time, even though they're the one seed, they missed out on a chance to win the conference. And not be co-champions. It'll be cool if we get to see them in the tournament at some point. You know we set goals for ourselves at the beginning of the season. We wanted to win the conference. We wanted to play in a regional. And that's all right in front of us. We're kind of tunnel vision right now all on the conference championship. Just go out there and win it last time in the Valley,' said Rodriguez. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
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Bears bash Aces to clinch weekend series
SPRINGFIELD–The Missouri State baseball team slugged four home runs in its 7-2 win against Evansville, on Saturday, and proved why they're ranked inside the top-10 for home runs hit in all of Division I. Except, it was the Aces breaking out the long-range missiles first. The visitors clubbed back-to-back home runs in the top of the third to jump out 2-0. But then, Nick Rodriguez got the Bears home run derby started with a tomahawk shot over the right field fence, in the top of the 4th, that ended up on top of the indoor training facilty. His 13th long ball of the season extended his hitting streak to 28 games. The very next inning, catcher, Carter Bergman lifted MSU's second homer of the afternoon to tie the game 2-2. Then, in the bottom of the 8th, with Mo State up 5-2, Taeg Gollart and Maxwell Knight left the yard with solo shots of their own to cap off the 7-2 victory. The Bears have now blasted a team total of 80 home runs through 41 games this spring. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
17-04-2025
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- Axios
The HYROX hype has hit Charlotte. Here's where to train for a race
Charlotte is hungry for HYROX — the popular global fitness race combining running with functional exercises. Why it matters: Numerous local gyms are partnering with the HYROX brand to host official training events and workouts for Charlotteans looking to train for a race. The intrigue: HYROX is what local fitness coach Nick Rodriguez calls "toughly manageable." Rodriquez, who owns ORO Athletic in NoDa, is one of many gym owners turning their space into a HYROX training club. What to expect: The race consists of eight functional workout stations with a 1 km run (.62 miles) between each. The individual stations are a 1000m SkiErg, 50m sled push, 50m sled pull, 80m burpee broad jumps, 1000m rowing, 2000m farmers carry, 100m sandbag lunges and 100 wall balls. What they're saying: The race is a good balance between strength and endurance — it's challenging without overly complex movements, explains Rodriguez. In other words, you don't need to be a CrossFit pro or marathoner to compete in HYROX. But a race will require good cardiovascular endurance and strength, especially lower body (many of the exercises are leg dominant). There's no time limit to the race, but HYROX cites the average finish time at 1 hour and 32 minutes. You can compete in four different divisions. Open: The standard division. Pro: For more experienced athletes; involves heavier weights. Doubles: You'll race with a partner; both of you run, but you'll split the workout stations. Relay: You'll race with a team of four; each member will do two 1km runs and two workout stations. Zoom in: Charlotte's HYROX affiliate clubs typically offer a mix of coach-led workouts, race simulations and physical fitness tests (PFT), plus access to the right equipment. Some offer open gym access with everything you need to train solo. Others have group sessions designed to build the strength and endurance needed to compete. The big picture: HYROX is a worldwide fitness competition that began in Hamburg, Germany in 2017 and has gained major momentum in the U.S. over the last few years. Over 80 global races are planned for 2025, with over 550,000 participants and 350,000 spectators, according to the brand. What's next: Upcoming races in the U.S. include April 19 in Miami Beach, April 26-27 in Atlanta and May 30-June 1 in New York. Thinking about competing in an upcoming HYROX race? We spoke with eight HYROX affiliate club owners in Charlotte. Here's what to expect at each. ORO Athletic The vibe: This locally-owned gym in NoDa offers both traditional equipment, like cardio machines and weights, plus functional gear, like sleds and medicine balls, in an open gym format. What to expect: You'll find all the equipment needed to re-create a real Hyrox race, down to the sandbags for lunges. If you go: Memberships are $135/month. Non-members can also buy day or week-long passes. Charlotte Strength The vibe: This 24-hour strength and conditioning gym in NoDa calls itself a "weightlifting paradise" and offers its own HYROX training program, NoDa Fit. What to expect: Group HYROX training sessions are offered six days a week, and a free "Intro to HYROX" class is offered monthly. You can also book personal training sessions tailored specifically to HYROX. If you go: Membership options range from monthly plans to $25 drop-in classes. The free intro class for April is Saturday, April 19. Hustle House Uptown The vibe: This boutique fitness studio offers 50-minute HIIT workouts in a small group setting (no more than 24 participants per class). Each focuses on one of three rotating themes: upper body, lower body and conditioning. What to expect: Group HYROX training is held twice per week, on Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 9am. They offer PFTs every 10 weeks. If you go: Monthly memberships are $189 for unlimited classes. A drop-in class is $30. They also offer a one-class-per-week membership for $89/month, or a two-classes-per-week membership for $139/month. MOTION Fitness SouthPark The vibe: A massive fitness center in SouthPark offering open gym, group classes, personal training, and wellness services like physical therapy, massage therapy and chiropractic care. What to expect: Group HYROX training, plus events hosted with HYROX ambassadors, including PFTs, HALFROXs (a condensed HYROX) and HYROX Sims (think dress rehearsal). If you go: Memberships start at $209/month for access to both open gym and group classes. Non-members can drop in for $30 or buy a 10-class pack for $225. They're hosting a HALFROX on Saturday, May 10. QCFit West The vibe: A CrossFit and open gym in west Charlotte, near Enderly Park. What to expect: A HYROX training class offered on Tuesdays at 7am that the gym describes as an "aerobic capacity builder, combining functional fitness and running." If you go: Membership options vary. Contact the studio for details. ISI Elite Training (multiple locations) The vibe: With its corporate headquarters in Charlotte and more than 70 locations nationwide, ISI offers 50-minute, strength-focused high-intensity workouts. What to expect: HYROX-inspired workouts and official HYROX PFTs on the first Saturday of every month at all locations in Charlotte and surrounding areas. If you go: It's free for members. Non-members can attend with each facility's drop-in rate. Local studios include ISI Ballantyne, Belmont, Concord, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Matthews, Rock Hill, Tega Cay and Waxhaw. F45 South End and Midtown The vibe: A group fitness franchise specializing in high-intensity, functional workouts done in 45 minutes. Its South End and Midtown locations are both HYROX training clubs. What to expect: A 12-week HYROX-inspired workout series culminating in the HYROX PFT. The workouts are displayed on the F45 TVs like in a standard class with coaches present to assist. What's next: The series launches Monday, April 21st, on a Monday and Wednesday rotation every week for 12 weeks. If you go: The series is free to members. Non-members can drop in for $35 per class or attend all 12 for $180. CrossFit Pineville The vibe: This CrossFit gym also offers personal training, nutrition coaching and an open gym in its space off Main Street in downtown Pineville.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears, Salukis split extra long double header
CARBONDALE, Ill–The Missouri State Bears and Southern Illinois Salukis split Monday's double header. The Bears won the opener 9-5 in ten innings while the Salukis took the nightcap 8-7 in nine innings. Missouri State won the series two games to one to stay in first place in the Valley. In game one, it's 2-0 Salukis when Nick Rodriguez takes this deep to right center, over the boards and gone, a solo shot it's 2-1. It was 4-4 in the seventh, when Rodriguez takes this over the wall at the same place, another solo shot, it's 5-4 Bears. It was 5-5 in the tenth when Rodriguez would do it again, a single to left center, Logan Dunn scores and Caden Bogenpohl beats the throw home, 7-5 Bears. Nick Rodriguez was 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBI. The Bears win game one 9-5 in ten. And in the nightcap the Salukis scored four in the bottom of the seventh to send it into extra innings and went onto win 8-7. Rodriguez hit a homer in the nightcap in a losing effort. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
