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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cougars take two from Winona State
WINONA, MINN. (USF) — The Cougars (24-25, 20-14 NSIC) secured a doubleheader sweep over the Winona State Warriors (21-23, 17-17 NSIC) on April 26, 2025, at Loughrey Field in Winona, Minn., winning Game 1 8-6 and Game 2 12-5. The Cougars' hot bats, amassing 26 hits across both games, and strong pitching propelled them to victory. The Cougars struck first in their opening contest against Winona State, building an early advantage behind a five-run outburst through two innings. Ben Serie crossed home on Jaxon Haase's RBI single in the first before a second-inning barrage featured three consecutive RBI doubles from Dominic Vogel, Mitch Iliff, and Serie, complemented by Isaac Bonner's run-scoring single. Winona State answered with a two-run homer in the second, but Nolan Drossel immediately countered with an RBI single in the third to maintain Sioux Falls' commanding lead at 6-2. The Warriors mounted a challenge with three runs across the third and fourth innings, narrowing the margin to 6-5 before the Cougars secured critical insurance runs—Iliff driving in a run with a sixth-inning single and Ryan Gouldin scoring on a wild pitch in the seventh. Despite surrendering a solo home run in the seventh, Sioux Falls' pitching staff held firm for the victory. Jake Ammann (5-4) delivered a standout performance with 11 strikeouts across six innings, allowing five runs on six hits. Jace Coleman closed out the final frame for his third save of the season. Key Hitters: : 3-for-4, 1 RBI, 2 runs : 3-for-4, 2 runs : 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 run, 2 2B Key Pitchers: : 6.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 11 K (Win) : 1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 1 K (Save) Sioux Falls dominated from the outset in the nightcap, jumping to a 6-0 advantage with consecutive three-run innings. The Cougars capitalized on Winona State miscues and timely hitting, highlighted by Ryan Gouldin's two-RBI single. After the Warriors scratched across a run in the third, Sioux Falls unleashed an overwhelming six-run fifth inning that effectively sealed the outcome. The onslaught featured RBI singles from Jackson Yeager and Nolan Drossel, back-to-back triples by Dominic Vogel and Mitch Iliff, and Isaac Bonner's RBI double—pushing the lead to an insurmountable 12-1. Though Winona State managed four late runs to avoid a run-rule defeat, they never threatened the Cougars' substantial advantage. Logan Anderson (5-5) earned the victory with five strong innings, surrendering just one unearned run on three hits while striking out five. The bullpen tandem of Jonny Checheris and Kaleb Klinkhammer provided quality relief, combining for 2.1 scoreless innings to maintain control. Key Hitters: : 3-for-6, 3 RBI, 3 runs, 1 3B : 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 3 runs, 1 3B Key Pitchers: : 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R (0 ER), 2 BB, 5 K (Win) Jonny Checheris: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K : 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K The Cougars face the Winona State Warriors in the series finale on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Loughrey Field in Winona, Minn., with a single game scheduled for noon, aiming to clinch the series and bolster their NSIC Tournament seeding. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest in 'Baby Angel' case stuns those who know the Winona mother of 2
Apr. 24—WINONA, Minn. — The announcement of charges filed in Winona's "Baby Angel" cold case has stunned people familiar with the woman in custody. Jennifer Baechle, 43, a Winona mother of two and Winona State graduate known for supporting performing arts and volunteering at local music festivals and fundraisers, faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter related to the death of an infant in 2011. She was arrested on Thursday morning. The charges were announced Thursday, April 24, 2025. Baechle is a longtime resident of Winona and a graduate of WSU. She has been married since 2016, has two children and is involved in the community, volunteering her time with nonprofits, including cooking for a church fundraiser for the Winona Immigration Network, people who know Baechle said. Retired Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand, who led the initial investigation into the infant's death, said it isn't the profile of a suspect he expected. "I'm kind of surprised, and I'm wondering why she had to do what she did, you know, and now she's got a couple of kids," he said. Baechle is accused of placing her newborn baby in a tote bag along with angel figurines and ornaments, incense and other items and placing the bag in the Mississippi River in 2011. More than 150 Winona-area community members attended a funeral for the infant shortly after she was found in September 2011. Community donations funded a grave marker and a bank account Brand opened continues to fund the ongoing efforts to maintain the grave and provide fresh flowers for the marker. "For more than 13 years, Baby Angel's tragic death has weighed heavily on the hearts of this community," said Winona County Sheriff Ron Ganrude. "We are grateful to be able to provide answers for this community and for Baby Angel." Baechle had also been an adjunct faculty member at Winona State University, where she graduated. She was teaching a class in the English department for spring semester 2025. On Thursday, the university announced Baechle was replaced by another faculty member who will teach the course for the remainder of the semester, according to a statement from WSU. "This is a shock to the Winona State University community, and our hearts go out to those involved," the statement said. After graduating from WSU, she taught English and lived abroad in Kazakhstan from 2008 to 2010, trained teachers there and returned to Winona in December 2010, according to U.S. Peace Corps records. According to a search warrant filed in Winona County, sheriff's deputies investigating the death of the infant spoke with Baechle's family, who said they had no personal contact with Baechle in 2011. Baechle had been living in her van in the Winona area that year, they told investigators. Her family members also recognized items found with the infant in the bag and told investigators that Baechle collected angels and that they gave her an angel ornament every Christmas. Baechle was also a volunteer board member with the Bluff Country Coop in Winona, serving as an officer on the board through 2024. Baechle was a fixture at live music and performing arts events in the community befriending musicians and organizers. She would volunteer her time at Winona area music festivals. People familiar with Baechle through music and the arts declined to speak on the record about Baechle. However, a common word among people who know her was "stunned" about the news.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vikings earn dominant win; storm back to claim sweep
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Augustana) — The Augustana baseball team earned a dominant win before marching back from an eight run deficit to earn a walk-off win and complete a four-game sweep over Winona State at Ronken Field on Sunday afternoon. The first game of the day completed a three-game NSIC series and game two was a non-conference affair. The Vikings move to 24-11 overall and 18-7 in the NSIC while Winona State falls to 16-19, 12-13. Game 1: Augustana 13, Winona State 3, 8 inningsCarter Heinsch continued his recent tear with four hits while Troy Berg had four hits, a home run, four RBI and three runs scored. Trevor Winterstein and Sam Siegel had three hits apiece while Ryan Clementi (3 RBI) and Joshua Koskie had two each. Adam Diedrich got the start, getting an out while allowing two runs. Ethan Cole was dominant as the long arm, allowing an unearned run and three hits while striking out eight in 6 2/3 innings. Joel Van De Stroet struck out a pair in the eighth inning to wrap up the day. The Warriors struck first, scoring two runs in the first three batters for the early lead. Jason Axelberg led the second inning with a bunt single and got to third on a Troy Berg double to left. Clementi got the job done on the next pitch, scoring both on a single to even the scoring. In the bottom of the third, Siegel reached on a one out single and Berg had a two out bunt hit to get Siegel into scoring position. Clementi, again, got the job done, driving a single through the left side to bring in Siegel and give AU a 3-2 lead. Berg would end up stealing third to get runners on the corners, paying off when Koskie singled to left to score Berg and grow the lead. Winterstein kept it rolling after fighting off six straight full count pitches with an infield single, scoring Clementi before a throwing error on the play scored Koskie. After a pitching change, Heinsch gave the fresh arm a warm reception with a double to right center, scoring Winterstein and Hines followed with an RBI single of his own to round out the third inning strike and give AU an 8-2 lead. The offense stalled on both sides until the sixth inning. Ragan Pinnow and Siegel each walked to open the sixth. After a strikeout, both came home on a two-run double off the bat of Berg to make it 10-2 AU. In the seventh, WSU scraped across an unearned run to get within seven. The Vikings struck again in the bottom of the eighth to finish off the run-rule shortened game. Pinnow led off with a single and got to third on a Siegel single. A passed ball allowed Pinnow to score and Berg sent a blast to left to seal the deal. Game 2: Augustana 13, Winona State 12 (Non-conference)Berg closed the day with a walk-off single to close a wild non-conference matchup. Winterstein, Heinsch and Kobe Eikmeier had three hits apiece while Berg, Siegel and Pinnow each had two. Ethan Hoffman, Aidan Torpey, Tom Sun, Josiah Petersen, Jadon Bast and Ryan Clementi completed the first five innings on the mound. Drew Ball shoved through the final four frames with four strikeouts and didn't allow a hit to earn his first win of the season. Winterstein opened his 10th consecutive game on base with a single and Heinsch walked before a double steal moved them into scoring position. A dropped pop fly scored Winterstein and Siegel delivered an RBI knock to give AU a 2-0 lead. The Warriors marched back with two runs in the second inning. In the bottom of the fourth, Bryson Bohannon drew a one-out walk and Kobe Eikmeier sent a two-run blast to left, his first career home run, to give AU a 4-2 lead. In the fifth inning, the Warriors tallied 10 runs on nine hits to take a commanding 12-4 lead. In the bottom of the sixth, the Vikings began to chip at their deficit. With the bases loaded and one out, Heinsch walked and Berg was hit by a pitch to bring in two runs. After a pitching change, Pinnow drove a single up the middle to score a pair and Siegel brought in another run on a fielder's choice to bring AU within 12-9. Cinema came in the seventh, starting with a Koskie leadoff single and a one-out single from Eikmeier put runners on the corners. Winterstein got a job done with a groundout that scored a run and Heinsch delivered a two-run blast to the opposite field to even the game at 12-12. Ball continued his excellent outing with a 1-2-3 eighth inning and a strikeout to close the ninth and keep the game tied. In the bottom of the ninth, Winterstein and Heinsch each singled to get runners on the corners and Berg singled to walk-off the Warriors and complete the four-game sweep. The Vikings continue their home stretch Tuesday afternoon with a doubleheader against Wayne State, with first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Wisconsin basketball guard reenters transfer portal
Former Wisconsin basketball guard reenters transfer portal Former Wisconsin guard Luke Haertle reentered the transfer portal on Thursday. The Hartland, Wisconsin, native transferred from Wisconsin after the 2023-24 campaign, eventually committing to Winona State (D-II). Haertle excelled during his one season with the Warriors. He started 32 of 33 games, averaging 35 minutes (team-high), 17.2 points (team-high), 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists (team-high) while shooting 44.5% from the field and 28.9% from 3. The former Badger also led the team in steals (56) and blocks (14). Haertle led a Winona State team that went 22-11 overall and 14-8 in conference play in 2024-25. Its season concluded with a loss to MSU Moorhead in the NCAA DII Central Region semifinals. The former Badger reenters the portal with two years of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-4 guard originally joined Wisconsin as a preferred walk-on ahead of the 2022-23 season. He redshirted as a true freshman, then appeared in 11 games in 2023-24, totaling one shot attempt and two rebounds in 11 minutes. Haertle was one of seven players to transfer out of Wisconsin after the 2023-24 season. He's also one of three to reenter the portal after one year elsewhere, following A.J. Storr (via Kansas) and Gus Yalden (via Seton Hall). Wisconsin, meanwhile, is still hard at work in the portal, looking to bolster its roster entering the 2025-26 season. The team already has three high-profile commitments. However, it still has significant remaining needs in its reserve unit, especially after Xavier Amos' departure. For more on Wisconsin's offseason transfer movement, bookmark our transfer commitment tracker. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
