Seven Larks named to Jayhawk League team; five first team

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net Andrew Heck entered Duquense (Pa.) University as a first team all-section choice and a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Star after a successful career at North Hills High School. Heck started as a true freshman ...-9/5/2009, 12:04 AM
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Larks' Morriss named to All-American team

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net A constant all summer for the Hays Larks, Jason Morriss capped a solid year with several highlight reel plays and plenty of offense at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Morriss, the Larks' sec ...-8/19/2009, 10:51 AM
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Fourth-place finish caps big turnaround for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net After a 13-3 loss to Liberal on June 14, Hays manager Frank Leo gathered the Larks' players near the third-base dugout at Larks Park. Leo was stern with his team, a club that was 4-5 overall, 1-4 in the Jay ...-8/15/2009, 10:04 PM
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Hays' season comes to an end at the hands of El Dorado

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- For two years, Eddie Carl had been a fan favorite with the Hays Larks for his engaging personality and constant smile. On the mound, Carl posted an 8-8 mark and recorded three solid starts in the ...-8/14/2009, 11:05 AM
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Larks rally for win in thriller

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- In the first two innings Wednesday, the Hays Larks committed four errors, made a pitching change and allowed seven runs to the Crestwood (Ill.) Panthers. Hays trailed by six runs entering the bot ...-8/13/2009, 10:51 AM
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Larks make last-second pitching change

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- The Hays Larks coaching staff decided to change the pitching rotation for Wednesday's contest against the Crestwood (Ill.) Panthers in the 75th annual National Baseball Congress World Series. ...-8/13/2009, 10:51 AM
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Larks bullpen rarely used in tourney

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- In a statistical oddity, the Hays Larks have nearly used as many starting pitchers as relievers through their first five games in the National Baseball Congress World Series. Hays, helped by seve ...-8/13/2009, 3:04 PM
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Larks win, one of six remaining at NBC

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- All summer, coaches and teammates have labeled Hays Larks ace right-hander Andrew Heck and catcher Ollie Goulder as intelligent players, a duo that knows how to mix pitches and shut down opponent ...-8/12/2009, 12:05 PM
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Cooper pitches Larks past Nevada

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Patrick Cooper was expecting to be a reliever, but Hays Larks manager Frank Leo asked him to start Monday's contest at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Cooper delivered a strong pe ...-8/11/2009, 12:50 PM
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DH slot produces for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- In his preparation for the National Baseball Congress World Series, Hays Larks manager Frank Leo had one position that would likely be a revolving door: designated hitter. Leo listed three player ...-8/11/2009, 12:35 PM
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Wunderlich produces stellar outing for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net After a stellar prep career at Kirkwood (Mo.) High School, Kurt Wunderlich decided to forgo his senior year of high school baseball and signed early with Michigan State University. In his first game as a fres ...-8/10/2009, 11:50 AM
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Turf comes into play at Lawrence-Dumont

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Jason Morriss played second base on the artificial turf at Larks Park all summer. However, the Hays Larks infielder has to take a different approach on the spongier turf at Lawrence-Dumont Stadiu ...-8/8/2009, 10:35 PM
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Wunderlich tosses shutout; Larks still alive at NBC

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- John Shinn, the San Diego Waves pitching coach, walked over to the Hays Larks shortly after Saturday's contest completed. He found Larks starting pitcher Kurt Wunderlich and offered praise for th ...-8/8/2009, 10:35 PM
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Larks can't capitalize in Friday loss at NBC

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Hays Larks starter Eddie Carl constantly worked behind hitters, allowed baserunners and dodged several rallies in the early innings against the Conejo (Calif.) Oaks in the National Baseball Congr ...-8/8/2009, 10:35 PM
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Valenzuela returns, helps spark Larks' run

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net Several hours before the Hays Larks played Dodge City on July 28, the team was on the field at Larks Park removing the tarp. In the outfield, a familiar face wore a big smile, and talked with Ben Turner, Co ...-8/7/2009, 11:20 AM
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Garcia makes impact for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Isaac Garcia was expected to play third base for the Hays Larks this summer but a torn ligament in his wrist suffered in the spring season at Angelo State (Texas) University curtailed his year. G ...-8/6/2009, 11:20 AM
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Larks claim win in NBC opener

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- After a rough start in June, Hays Larks catcher Ollie Goulder started to hit better in July, including a walk-off, two-run single against Derby on July 23. Three days later, Goulder left the Lark ...-8/6/2009, 11:20 AM
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Heck does it all for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net Andrew Heck has heard the saying before. If a player pitches and hits often at the collegiate level, either the pitching or hitting suffers. It's a belief that Heck despises. "One might be down more than ...-8/4/2009, 1:34 PM
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Larks ready for World Series

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net A month before the season started, Hays Larks manager Frank Leo lost seven players, including his potential ace, starting third baseman and starting shortstop. The roster shuffling forced Leo to make dozens o ...-8/4/2009, 12:20 PM
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Heck does it all for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net Andrew Heck has heard the saying before. If a player pitches and hits often at the collegiate level, either the pitching or hitting suffers. It's a belief that Heck despises. "One might be down more than ...-8/4/2009, 1:34 PM
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New players help Larks claim win

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net After a summer full of roster changes, the Hays Larks unveiled their likely starting lineup for the 75th annual National Baseball Congress World Series and completed the regular season Sunday night against ...-8/3/2009, 12:19 PM
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Larks score late to edge Generals

By RANDY GONZALES rgonzales@dailynews.net After a grueling Jayhawk League schedule, Wednesday night's non-conference game gave the Hays Larks a chance to stay sharp before next week's National Baseball Congress World Series. The fact that the L ...-7/30/2009, 12:49 PM
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Larks win sixth straight

By RANDY GONZALES rgonzales@dailynews.net In a span of a few hours on Tuesday, Hays Larks manager Frank Leo went from wondering if his team was going to make the National Baseball Congress World Series to preparing his club for the season finale. ...-7/29/2009, 11:20 AM
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Hays looks to add several players for final week, NBC

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net The Hays Larks will add several players for the final week of the regular season and the National Baseball Congress World Series that starts Sunday in Wichita. That includes hitting coach and former Lark Do ...-7/28/2009, 12:04 PM
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Larks come up with win against rare opponent

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net Hays Larks manager Frank Leo gave credit to a pitching staff that worked around jams and stranded 11 baserunners. He also was pleased with an offense that has hit better with men on base throughout the summ ...-7/28/2009, 12:04 PM
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