Addison Kerr was presented with the $1,000 scholarship from OCHC today! Congratulations Addison!
Senior Spotlight-Andrew Murphy!
Strong pitching by Brett Dougherty combined with good defense and consistent bats lead Wheatland to a 9-0 win over Crocker improving their record to 11-0.
Brock Mendenhall collected three hits in four at bats in the game. Mendenhall singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Crocker tried endlessly to keep Brock close to first with pickoff moves, but were unsuccessful as he stole several bases.
A single by Brett Dougherty put the Mules on the board in the bottom of the first.
Wheatland extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Brett Dougherty and Avery Ohrazda. A highlight in the last inning was a sensational play by Brock Mendenghall making a diving catch on a low line drive to center field.
Brett Dougherty nearly finished the complete game shutout. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking three. Avery Ohrazda appeared in relief and recorded the final out.
Wheatland piled up 10 hits in the game. Both Andrew and Brett Dougherty drove in two runs for Wheatland Varsity Mules. Ohrazda collected two hits for Wheatland Varsity Mules in three at bats. Mendenhall stole two bases. Wheatland stole five bases in the game. Wheatland was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Braden Sawyer, Nate Sawyer and Bradley each contributed hits in the game.
Next up for Wheatland is a game at Liberal on Thursday at 5pm. The Gamechanger link is here: http://web.gc.com/teams/wrVCwVzH5UG0/live
GAME DAY! HS baseball travels to Liberal to play a 5:00 game tonight. There will be no JV. The JH baseball boys will stay home to play Skyline at Pickering Park at 5:00. Good luck boys! Go get a W!
Today's events! HS Baseball will play at home at 5:00 against Crocker. The JH Track team will travel to Skyline to compete at 4:00. Good luck Mules!
Congratulations to Mrs. Murphy and her Ecology class for being featured in MDC Discovery Nature Schools Newsletter.
Wheatland Baseball Tournament Schedule for next week!
Wheatland Baseball took down Conway 4-3 on Monday in a highly entertaining game in Wheatland, MO.
Wheatland opened the scoring in the second after Bradley Phillips singled, scoring Braden Sawyer.
In the top of the third inning, Conway went back into the lead scoring two runs.
Andrew Dougherty singled, which scored Brock Mendenhall and tied the game at two in the bottom of the third.
Wheatland took the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a solo home run by Brett Dougherty hit into the wind in left center field. This gave Wheatland the lead, 3-2.
Andrew Murphy started on the hill for the Mules and was very sharp. The righty gave up two hits and two runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking three. Murphy looked strong in the fifth inning, but came out of the game after five to keep eligibility to pitch in this weekend's tournament. Tucker Shaddox relieved Murphy and finished the last two innings giving up one run and striking out three. It was an impressive performance by the Mules pitchers. Those in attendance enjoyed the highly contested ballgame.
Drew Dougherty, Phillips, Brett Dougherty, and Brock Mendenhall each drove in one run for Wheatland. Braden Sawyer led Wheatland with two hits in three at bats. Wheatland stole four bases in the game. They face Crocker at home today at 5pm.
The Wheatland Mules Defeat El Dorado Springs on a 13 hit team effort.
Nothing came easy for the Mules at El Dorado Springs on Tuesday, but the Mules persevered 10-7. Uncharacteristic Mules mistakes left the door open for the Bulldogs and they took advantage early keeping the game close.
Wheatland got on the board in the top of the first inning after Andrew Dougherty singled to center field, and Braden Sawyer grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.
Wheatland Varsity Mules added one run in the third. Sawyer singled to center field, making the score 3-1.
El Dorado Springs took the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the third thanks to singles by Ewart, and Crawford.
Wheatland Varsity Mules jumped into the lead in the top of the fourth when Brock Mendenhall hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Dougherty singled, scoring two runs.
El Dorado Springs tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a single by Ewart, and a fielder's choice by Alexander.
Wheatland Varsity Mules made the score 10-6 in the top of the sixth after Avery Ohrazda drew a walk, scoring one run, Bradley Phillips grounded out, scoring one run, and Shaddox singled, scoring two runs.
Nathan Sawyer pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for the Mules pounding the strike zone. The hurler gave up one earned run while, striking out five and walking two. Mendenhall stepped on the bump first for Wheatland Mules.
Wheatland Mules piled up 13 hits in the game. Sawyer, Shaddox, and Andrew Dougherty each drove in two runs for Wheatland Varsity Mules. Nate Sawyer, Shaddox and Brett Dougherty each collected multiple hits for Wheatland Mules. Shaddox stole two bases. Wheatland Mules showed patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Wheatland Mules ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game.
Wheatland hosts Crocker on Wednesday for their next home game.
GAME DAY! The HS baseball team travels to Eldorado Springs for a 5:00 game. Good luck boys! Keep rolling! #wearewheatland #onaroll
GAME DAY! The JH Softball girls finally get to have a game and it's today at 5:00 at Hermitage! Show up and cheer loud! #wearewheatland #theyareready
There will be no JH softball game tonight, Monday, April 7.
There's a lot going on in Mule Country today! Make sure you check out the events and pick out one to go to. HS Track will head to Chadwick for a 3:00 Track meet. HS Baseball and JH softball will both be at home for 5:00 games against Conway and Lincoln. JH Baseball will be at Pickering Park against Morrisville at 5:00. Good luck Mules! #wearewheatland #busyseason
The junior class is selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts:
Original Glazed: $14.00
Chocolate Iced: $16.00
Kreme Filled: $16.00
Raspberry FIlled: $16.00
Lemon Filled: $16.00
Orders are due Monday, April 14th!
Email bdougherty@wheatland.k12.mo.us to order.
St.Joseph Wood Bat Tournament Bracket
This week's events!
The Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade music program will be Tuesday at 6:00. Doors open at 5:35.
Congratulations to the 4th-6th grade Literature Bowl team for placing second in their division at the SBU Bearcat Book Battle. These students started this fall by reading ten books and have been practicing after school once a week. Great job!
Osceola MS Track Meet
Girls Team 6th place
Kayleigh Corley
1600m 6:25.64, 7th place
Maci Piper
100H 21.44, PR, 5th place
200m 33.59, PR
Kaylie Belt
200m 38.66, PR
400m 1:31.47, PR
Alyssa Corley
100m 14.95, PR, School Record
Jaidyn Rinehart
800m 3:11.53, PR
Lilyan Davis
1600m 6:28.13, 8th place
High Jump 1.37m, 2nd place, School Record
Aspen Davis
800m 3:19.28, PR
Long Jump 3.90m, PR
Evian Davis
800m 2:53.73, PR, 2nd place
Long Jump 3.98m, PR, 2nd place, School Record
High Jump 1.32m PR, 3rd place
Rachel Gardiner
100m 15.08, PR
200m 32.06, PR, School Record
Journey Brown
Discus 10.36m
Shot Put 6.14m, PR
Hollee Whittle
Discus 12.68m, PR
Shot Put 5.75m, PR
Ella Romesburg
100m 19.32, PR
400m 1:47.31
4x100m 1:02.30, 7th place, School Record
Rachel Gardiner, Jaidyn Rinehart, Alyssa Corley, Maci Piper
4x200m 2:40.43, 8th place
Hailey Crisler, Jaidyn Rinehart, Ella Romesburg, Kaylie Belt
4x400m 5:05.07, 2nd place
Kayleigh Corley, Alyssa Corley, Aspen Davis, Lilyan Davis
Boys Team
Wyatt Witt
800m 3:26.76, PR
1600m 7:08.50, PR
Ruger Sopher
800m 2:46.02, PR, 8th place
1600m 5:55.49, PR
Triple Jump 3.64m, PR
Long Jump 8.23m, PR
Reese Iniguez
100m 13.95
200m 29.91
Discus 22.15m, PR
The MS/HS baseball games for tonight have been rained out.
