Metro Sports Report

The Cedar Rapids Kernels' new scoreboard is three times wider and six feet taller than the former scoreboard. (Photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Kernels unveil new $500,000 scoreboard

Thu - 21 Mar Written by Jim Ecker

The Cedar Rapids Kernels have installed a major league scoreboard in their minor league ballpark on the southwest side of town.

The Daktronics HD 15 scoreboard is similar to the scoreboards at major league parks in Detroit and Milwaukee, according to the Kernels, and it's bigger than the University of Iowa scoreboards at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.

The Kernels unveiled their new scoreboard during a Chamber of Commerce event at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday evening.

"We were looking for a 'wow' factor and we got it," Kernels radio broadcaster Morgan Hawk said during the ceremony.

The new scoreboard measures 30 feet high by 48 feet wide and cost $500,000. It is being paid for through the stadium capital repair fund, which is financed by the city of Cedar Rapids, the Veterans Commission and the Kernels.

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Kernels could 'corner' these guys in 2013

Wed - 20 Mar Written by S.D. Buhr

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a series of articles about Cedar Rapids Kernels prospects for the 2013 season. Next: Middle infielders)

In preparation for the first season of the new affiliation between the Minnesota Twins and Cedar Rapids Kernels, we have embarked on a series of “get to know them” articles.

The intention is to give Kernels fans a little bit of information about the Twins prospects they may be seeing in Kernels uniforms over the course of the summer, understanding full well that it’s impossible to know exactly who will fill the Kernels’ roster until closer to Opening Day.

In Part 1 of the series, we looked at the catchers that are likely to spend time in Cedar Rapids, as well as a few that could find their way here if things fall their way. Here, we’ll look at corner infielders.

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No.6 KCC softball team sweeps Ottawa

Wed - 20 Mar Written by Metro Sports Report

OTTAWA, Kan. - The sixth-ranked Kirkwood softball team finished its spring trip Wednesday by sweeping a doubleheader from Ottawa (Kan.) University.

Kristen Winter went 3-for-4 with a double, home run and four RBIs as the Eagles won the first game, 15-1, in five innings.

Kayla Tatge went 2-for-2 with a homer and two RBIs as Kirkwood took the second game, 9-0, in six innings.

The Eagles raised their record to 12-3.

Haylee Krack went 3-for-3 for Kirkwood in the opener. Lauren Smith was 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Shyanne Saladino struck out nine batters and allowed five hits.

Krack went 2-for-3 in the second game. Kelsie Campbell and Lauren Weber had two RBIs. Sam Belz struck out six batters and allowed five hits.

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Prairie junior Tristan Beyer checks the scoreboard after posting the top time in the 400 meters Tuesday in the Dickinson Relays at the UNI-Dome. (Photo by Ken Gilchrist)

Beyer grabs 400 at Dickinson Relays

Tue - 19 Mar Written by Jim Ecker

CEDAR FALLS - Tristan Beyer was happy for his Cedar Rapids Prairie teammates last year when they won titles at the Drake Relays and Class 4A state meet, but that could have been him.

That could have been him on the 4x400 relay that took first place at Drake. And that could have been him on the distance medley that took top honors at the state meet, but a hamstring injury knocked him out of both races.

"It hurt, not so much physically but mentally," Beyer said Tuesday. "I wanted to compete with my guys."

He hopes to make up for lost time this season.

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Winter nets 8 RBIs as Eagles sweep

Tue - 19 Mar Written by Metro Sports Report

FAYETTE, Mo. - Kristen Winter collected eight RBIs Tuesday as the sixth-ranked Kirkwood softball team swept a doubleheader from the Central Methodist junior varsity.

Winter had a double, home run and five RBIs as the Eagles won the opener, 15-0, in five innings. She collected three more RBIs as Kirkwood took the nightcap, 10-2, in five innings.

Kirkwood raised its record to 10-3 with the sweep.

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