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SPORTSBy Craig Lang | Prairie Advocate SportsSavanna Hosts
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Greg Heindselman is the defending champion in Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Northern Division Championship, and will defend his title in Savanna August 8-10. |
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SAVANNA, Ill. — Greg Heindselman of Lewiston, Mo., isn’t expecting a repeat in this year’s Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Northern Division Championship, but he didn’t anticipate winning last year’s event, either. After a relatively futile practice in Fort Madison, Iowa, Heindselman found a productive creek in competition and put together a last-minute pattern that led to success, capped by a 4-pounder that went a long way to ensuring victory.
This year’s Northern Division Championship winner will be decided after competition on Mississippi River Pools 13 and 14 in Savanna, Ill., Aug. 8-10.
After struggling to put together a pattern in prefishing this year in Illinois, Heindselman, who fished on the Illinois team, hopes things will jell again this year as competition begins.
“I cannot tell you what I’ll do in this tournament,” said Heindselman, a maintenance supervisor as well as a farmer. “Down home, we’re in such a drought I can’t grow a crop, and here there’s an abundance of water. The water level is still coming down — there’s still 8 to 10 inches too much water, and the current is a little too much for some of my patterns.”
Heindselman has fished a lot of water in practice to find the right spot on Pools 13 and 14, and says he hopes he’ll have a much better showing than he did in the Federation Nation Championship in Monroe, La., where he finished close to the bottom of the pack.
“I’m gonna try awful hard here — I’ll tell you that,” Heindselman said.
Heindselman will join his Illinois team and eight other state teams in his goal to win the tournament, which is potentially a stepping stone to the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
“The Federation Nation gives grass-roots anglers a chance to make dreams come true and qualify for the Bassmaster Classic,” said Jon Stewart, senior manager for B.A.S.S Federation Nation. “Eight anglers from this Northern Divisional, one from each state, will move on to the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship and be one step closer to making that dream a reality.”
The winning state team will be awarded a Triton 18SE, Mercury 150 Optimax, a Triton Single Axle Trailer, a MotorGuide FW75 45-inch digital trolling motor, Lowrance HDS-5 Electronics and a prop. Each day’s Big Bass winner will earn $200 in Cabela’s gift cards.
Official practice days for the Federation Nation Northern Divisional are Aug. 6-7. During competition days Aug. 8-10, contestants will launch in flights beginning at 5:45 a.m. from Savanna Marina, One Main St., Savanna, Ill., 61074. Weigh-ins will be held at the same site beginning at 1 p.m. each day.
Junior Bassmasters will compete on Aug. 10. One junior from each age of two age groups will advance to the Junior Bassmaster World Championship this fall. Anglers in the junior division are eligible to win the Cabela’s Big Bass award on Friday.
MC All Terrain Challenge
The Mount Carroll All Terrain Race is set for Saturday, August 25. The course offers scenic forested trail, steep hills, through a creek and around a meadow. A hand-painted one-of-a-kind race glass will be given to all entries and 21 yrs. or over are eligible to have their glass filled with an adult beverage after the race.
The Mount Carroll All Terrain 3 Mile Challenge Race will begin at 16950 IL Rt. 78, Mt. Carroll with registration at 7:00 a.m. Race fee is $15.00/person. Race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
More information available on Facebook: Stephen Kentner or questions may be answered by contacting race director, Mark Lower at 815-275-2219 or email malower@lowerfarms.com or the Freeport Masonic Learning Center at freeportmlc@gmail.com directly.
Carroll Co. Pheasants Forever Golf Outing Supports Scholarships
The 15th Annual Pheasants Forever Golf Scramble is set for Saturday, Sept. 8, 20212, at Oakville Golf Course in Mount Carroll. Proceeds go toward the Carroll County Chapter’s education scholarships.
“The Carroll County Chapter ranks #1 in the country for educational funding,” said Jeff Woodside, Golf Tournament Coordinator. “In 2011, we gave out over $6,600 in scholarships. We are confident that with your support, the Carroll County Pheasants Forever Chapter will remain #1 in the United States.”
Woodside added that all of the groups educational scholarships are funded through the annual Golf Scramble, and asks for your support by either making a contribution of a special item, becoming a sponsor, or making a monetary contribution.
As a Par Sponsor ($25), your business will be recognized with a sign placed on the hole of your choice the day of the tournament, you will be listed in the Rules sheet, and you will be included in a special thank you ad in The Prairie Advocate News, www,pacc-news.com, and other local papers.
As a Birdie Sponsor ($50), you will get the Par Sponsorship listed above, plus your business will be listed in the next Carroll County Pheasants Forever Banquet Book.
As a Hole-In-One Sponsor ($100), the Birdie Sponsorship is included, plus more special recognition on WCCI before and after the tournament.
For more information on registering your team, making a donation, and how to be a Par, Birdie and Hole Sponsor, please call Jeff Woodside, CC Pheasants Forever Tournament Coordinator, at 815-684-5295.
Volley For Katy Charity Volleyball Tournament
“Volley for Katy” is the benefit for Katy Lartz to help raise money for her battle against cancer. All proceeds will go directly to Katy and her family.
It is a six person (two girls on the court at all times), double elimination volleyball tournament. There are also “Volley for Katy” t-shirts available that are $15. T-shirt orders are due by August 15th with pick up the day of the tournament with all the money raised going to Katy. There will be cash prizes for the winners as well as other contests such as best team name, best team outfit, 50/50, etc.
The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 25th at Little John’s Tap, 147 South Main Street in Pearl City, IL. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a captains meeting at 8:30 a.m. Play will begin at approximately 9 a.m. There will be a break at around 11 a.m. for the Homecoming Parade.
Cost of the tournament is $100 per team. Late registration fee is $125 but must be received before August 23rd. For more information or to register your team, please contact Tammy Stephan at 815-291-2990 or visit the Little John’s Tap Facebook page.
Midwest League Baseball Schedule
Wednesday, August 8
Great Lakes at Lake County - 6 pm
Dayton at Lansing - 6:05 pm
West Michigan at Fort Wayne - 6:05 pm
Peoria at Burlington - 6:30 pm
South Bend at Bowling Green - 6:35 pm
Beloit at Quad Cities - 7 pm
Kane County at Clinton - 7 pm
Cedar Rapids at Wisconsin - 7:05 pm
Thursday, August 9
Great Lakes at Lake County - 6 pm
Dayton at Lansing - 6:05 pm
West Michigan at Fort Wayne - 6:05 pm
Peoria at Burlington - 6:30 pm
South Bend at Bowling Green - 6:35 pm
Beloit at Quad Cities - 7 pm
Kane County at Clinton - 7 pm
Cedar Rapids at Wisconsin - 7:05 pm
Friday, August 10
Great Lakes at Lake County - 6 pm
Dayton at Lansing - 6:05 pm
West Michigan at Fort Wayne - 6:05 pm
Peoria at Burlington - 6:30 pm
Beloit at Quad Cities - 7 pm
Kane County at Clinton - 7 pm
Cedar Rapids at Wisconsin - 7:05 pm
South Bend at Bowling Green - 7:05 pm
Saturday, August 11
Kane County at Cedar Rapids - 5:05 pm
Bowling Green at West Michigan - 6 pm
Fort Wayne at Dayton - 6 pm
Lansing at Great Lakes - 6:05 pm
Lake County at South Bend - 6:05 pm
Clinton at Wisconsin - 6:35 pm
Burlington at Quad Cities - 7 pm
Peoria at Beloit - 7 pm
Sunday, August 12
Bowling Green at West Michigan - 12 noon
Clinton at Wisconsin - 1:05 pm
Lansing at Great Lakes - 1:05 pm
Lake County at South Bend - 1:05 pm
Peoria at Beloit - 2 pm
Kane County at Cedar Rapids - 2:05 pm
Fort Wayne at Dayton - 3 pm
Burlington at Quad Cities - 5 pm
Monday, August 13
Bowling Green at West Michigan - 11 am
Fort Wayne at Dayton - 6 pm
Lansing at Great Lakes - 6:05 pm
Lake County at South Bend - 6:05 pm
Kane County at Cedar Rapids - 6:35 pm
Burlington at Quad Cities - 7 pm
Peoria at Beloit - 7 pm
Clinton at Wisconsin - 7:05 pm
MLB Schedule
Wednesday, August 8
Minnesota at Cleveland - 11:05 am
Texas at Boston - 12:35 pm
Cincinnati at Milwaukee - 1:10 pm
LA Angels at Oakland - 2:35 pm
Chicago Cubs at San Diego - 5:35 pm
Seattle at Baltimore - 6:05 pm
NY Yankees at Detroit - 6:05 pm
Atlanta at Philadelphia - 6:05 pm
Arizona at Pittsburgh - 6:05 pm
Miami at NY Mets - 6:10 pm
Toronto at Tampa Bay - 6:10 pm
Washington at Houston - 7:05 pm
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox - 7:10 pm
San Francisco at St. Louis - 7:15 pm
Colorado at LA Dodgers - 9:10 pm
Thursday, August 9
Miami at NY Mets - 11:10 am
NY Yankees at Detroit - 12:05 am
Toronto at Tampa Bay - 12:10 pm
San Francisco at St. Louis - 12:45 pm
Arizona at Pittsburgh - 3:05 pm
Kansas City at Baltimore - 6:05 pm
Boston at Cleveland - 6:05 pm
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs - 7:05 pm
Washington at Houston - 7:05 pm
Friday, August 10
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs - 1:20 pm
Kansas City at Baltimore - 6:05 pm
Boston at Cleveland - 6:05 pm
St. Louis at Philadelphia - 6:05 pm
San Diego at Pittsburgh - 6:05 pm
NY Yankees at Toronto - 6:07 pm
Atlanta at NY Mets - 6:10 pm
LA Dodgers at Miami - 6:10 pm
Detroit at Texas - 7:05 pm
Milwaukee at Houston - 7:05 pm
Oakland at Chicago White Sox - 7:10 pm
Tampa Bay at Minnesota - 7:10 pm
Washington at Arizona - 8:40 pm
Seattle at LA Angels - 9:05 pm
Colorado at San Francisco - 9:15 pm
Saturday, August 11
NY Yankees at Toronto - 12:07 pm
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs - 3:05 pm
Colorado at San Francisco - 3:05 pm
Boston at Cleveland - 5:05 pm
Kansas City at Baltimore - 6:05 pm
Milwaukee at Houston - 6:05 pm
St. Louis at Philadelphia - 6:05 pm
San Diego at Pittsburgh - 6:05 pm
Oakland at Chicago White Sox - 6:10 pm
Tampa Bay at Minnesota - 6:10 pm
Atlanta at NY Mets - 6:10 pm
LA Dodgers at Miami - 6:10 pm
Detroit at Texas - 7:05 pm
Washington at Arizona - 7:10 pm
Seattle at LA Angels - 8:05 pm
Sunday, August 12
Boston at Cleveland - 12:05 pm
NY Yankees at Toronto - 12:07 pm
LA Dodgers at Miami - 12:10 pm
Kansas City at Baltimore - 12:35 pm
St. Louis at Philadelphia - 12:35 pm
San Diego at Pittsburgh - 12:35 pm
Milwaukee at Houston - 1:05 pm
Oakland at Chicago White Sox - 1:10 pm
Tampa Bay at Minnesota - 1:10 pm
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs - 1:20 pm
Detroit at Texas - 2:05 pm
Seattle at LA Angels - 2:35 pm
Colorado at San Francisco - 3:05 pm
Washington at Arizona - 3:10 pm
Atlanta at NY Mets - 7 pm
Monday, August 13
Texas at NY Yankees - 6 pm
LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh - 6:05 pm
Chicago White Sox at Toronto - 6:07 pm
San Diego at Atlanta - 6:10 pm
Philadelphia at Miami - 6:10 pm
Houston at Chicago Cubs - 7:05 pm
Detroit at Minnesota - 7:10 pm
Milwaukee at Colorado - 7:40 pm
Cleveland at LA Angels - 9:05 pm
Tampa Bay at Seattle - 9:10 pm
Washington at San Francisco - 9:15 pm
Tuesday, August 14
Boston at Baltimore - 6:05 pm
Texas at NY Yankees - 6:05 pm
LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh - 6:05 pm
Chicago White Sox at Toronto - 6:07 pm
San Diego at Atlanta - 6:10 pm
NY Mets at Cincinnati - 6:10 pm
Philadelphia at Miami - 6:10 pm
Houston at Chicago Cubs - 7:05 pm
Oakland at Kansas City - 7:10 pm
Detroit at Minnesota - 7:10 pm
Arizona at St. Louis - 7:15 pm
Milwaukee at Colorado - 7:40 pm
Cleveland at LA Angels - 9:05 pm
Tampa Bay at Seattle - 9:10 pm
Washington at San Francisco - 9:15 pm