Contact: Chris Vito - Assistant Sports Infrmation Director - (218)281-8445

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers held their 2nd annual Highway 2 Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 23. Participants played nine holes at the Fosston Golf Club and nine holes at Oak Lake Golf Course in Erskine, Minn. 45 golfers participated in the 18-hole scramble which raised money to support student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

"The UMC Teambackers would like to thank tournament hosts Fosston Golf Club and Oak Lake Golf Course and tournament sponsor Duffer's Sports Bar and Grill of Erskine as well as all of the golfers that participated for making the 2nd annual Highway 2 Golf Classic a successful event," says University of Minnesota, Crookston Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. 

"We would also like to thank club house sponsors Ness Café, LePier Oil, Fosston Dairy Queen, American Federal Bank of Fosston, Erskine Iron, the Erskine Echo, KKCQ radio station, Gold Cars Plus and Erskine Agency, Inc."

The tournament championship was captured by the team of Scott Sandberg, Paul Noyes, Karl Erickson, Daryl Halvorson and Todd Pearson.

To become a Teambacker, contact Bill Tyrrell at 218-281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edu.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

 

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

 

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Photo Caption: (Left to Right) - Daryl Halvorson, Scott Sandburg, Karl Erickson, Todd Pearson, Paul Noyes 

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- University of Minnesota, Crookston head women's softball coach Mitch Bakken announced today the signing of Paige Schaust from Delano, Minn. to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.
 
Schaust is a 5-7, pitcher/outfielder from Delano High School in the Wright County Conference. She was named All-Conference Honorable Mention and was recognized as an All-Tournament team member following her senior season.
 
"Paige adds a left-handed pitcher to the Golden Eagle pitching staff which will add some depth to our rotation and to the options we have during games," says Bakken. "She injured her hand during her senior season and saw extensive time in the outfield which will also be an added benefit. She has a strong bat, competitive attitude and will be a great fit with Golden Eagle Softball."
 
Schaust plans to major in early childhood education at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tammy Schmidt and David Schaust.
 
UMC Letter of Intent
Kindra Hoffman from St. Francis, Minn. signed a UMC institutional letter of intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2010-11 season.
 
Hoffman is a 5-8, utility player from Vermillion Community College. While at VCC, Hoffman earned MVP honors following the 2009 and 2010 seasons and was recognized as a team captain during the 2010 campaign.
 
"Kindra brings a Division II work ethic to the Golden Eagle Softball program. She is willing to tackle any task asked of her and that will be an asset going into the 2010-11 season," says Bakken. "She will be looked at to take reps at catcher, around the infield and in the outfield."
 
Hoffman plans to major in natural resources (park management) at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Tim and Jill Hoffman.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 
 
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Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers held their 20th annual Teambacker Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston, Minn., on Saturday, July 19. Over 70 golfers participated in the18-hole scramble that saw wind and rain early but sunny skies by the end of the tournament.
          
The flight one and overall tournament champions were Mike Nelson, Scott Sanders, John Peters, Eric Helgeson and Calvin Anderson. The flight two champions were Jon Street, Brock Strommen, Chad Erdmann, Mike Gregg and Mike Sullivan.
 
"The UMC Teambackers would like to thank Hole-in-One sponsors Noah Insurance Services, Brost Chevrolet-Cadillac and Midcontinent Communications as well as the 75 golfers who participated in this year's event," says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. "All money raised at this event goes to support student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston."
 
The UMC Teambackers would like to recognize and thank Minakwa Golf Course as well as all team and hole sponsors for their support of the 20th Annual UMC Teambacker Golf Classic.
 
To become a Teambacker, contact Bill Tyrrell at 218-281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edu.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
Hole-In-One: Joe Lessard from Crookston shot a hole in one on the par three fourth hole at the Teambacker Golf Classic. The hole-in-one came in the second round and he received a $500 Visa gift card.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
 
Top Photo First Place (L-R): Mike Nelson, Bill Tyrrell (Director of Athletic Fundraising), Scott Sanders, John Peters, Eric Helgeson, Steph Helgeson (Athletic Director), Calvin Anderson.
 
Middle Photo Flight Two (L-R): Bill Tyrrell (Director of Athletic Fundraising), Jon Street, Steph Helgeson (Athletic Director), Brock Strommen, Chad Erdmann, Mike Gregg, Mike Sullivan.

Bottom Photo: Joe Lessard Hole-in-One 

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers held their annual Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament at the Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada, Minn., on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Over 70 golfers participated raising an excess of $2,000 for athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The winning team was Spectrum Marketing team of Justin Schreiber, Jamie Miller, Mel Locklear, Joe Murphy and Jay Schreiber.

First Place: Spectrum Marketing- Justin Schreiber, Jamie Miller, Mel Locklear, Joe Murphy, Jay Schreiber (photo)

Second Place: Kappes Hauling - Jamie Aaneson, Peter Jacobson, Jake Kappes, Paul Bergman, Ryan Kappes

Third Place: The Forum - Kyle Newman, Zach Hanson, Jeremy Anderson, Jason Miller, Cody Wittrock

"The UMC Teambackers would like to thank the Heart of the Valley Golf Course, tournament sponsor Ralph's Food Pride, club house sponsors KRJB Radio, the Norman County Index, GLS Sports, Legend Seed Company and Coldwell Banker First Realty-Dan Ness as well as all team sponsors and golfers for making the UMC Teambacker/HOV Golf Tournament a great event," says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. "The tournament was a tremendous success with 76 golfers participating with well over $2,000 being raised for student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. We truly appreciate the support from the community of Ada and surrounding areas."

To become a Teambacker, contact Bill Tyrrell at 218-281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edu.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).