Ram pitcher junior Marissa Promes was named to the 2014 class 3A all-tournament team by the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union. She is the first player ever in a Jefferson-based program to receive the honor. Clarke Community senior pitcher Libby Bemis, who foiled the Rams in the semifinal game, was named team captain. Promes has a 25-5 record, with…
Read MoreDay: July 25, 2014
Rams win 10-3 over East Marshall for third place in class 3A
The Greene County Ram softball team, with players from all corners of the county, placed third in the class 3A state tournament with a win Friday afternoon over the Mustangs of East Marshall, 10-3. Ram pitcher Marissa Promes was named to the all-tournament team. Members of the team are (front, from left) Hannah Cooklin, Kayla Mobley, Hannah Promes, Tiffany Promes,…
Read MoreRams finish in third place in class 3A state softball tournament
The Greene County Ram softball team finished the season in third place in class 3A after winning a consolation game against East Marshall in Fort Dodge Friday afternoon. The Rams finished the season with a 29-8 record with no seniors in the starting line-up. The Rams were never ranked during the season, but every opponent they played in the post…
Read MoreRams lose 4-1 in class 3A semifinal game
The Greene County Rams played a late night state tournament semifinal game against the Lady Indians of Clarke Community School in Osceola and lost 4-1. The game was scheduled to start at 7:30 pm, but didn’t get underway until 11, due to a three hour rain delay. Lady Indian pitcher Libby Bemis had a dozen strike outs for the game.…
Read MoreGenerous contribution makes Bell Tower admission free for youngsters
“Every young person, especially those in Greene County, needs to know the story of the Mahanay Carillon Tower, experience the breathtaking ride to the top, and see the magnificent view from the observation deck, “ says Carole Custer, president of the Bell Tower Community Foundation. And Jim Daubendiek and the Jefferson Telephone Company Charitable Trust agreed. For the rest of…
Read MoreClarke pitcher too much for Rams in late night game
Greene County to play Friday for third place, Clarke playing for championship Clarke Community senior pitcher Libby Bemis, who will pitch for Division 2 Minnesota State University, Makato next year, stymied the Greene County Rams late Thursday night in a semifinal game in the class 3A state softball tournament. The Lady Indians of Clarke (Osceola) topped the Rams 4-1 in a…
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