BLOOMING PRAIRIE – The Blooming Prairie baseball team lost its season opener to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Monday at home, 8-0.

Tuesday, April 10, 2001

BLOOMING PRAIRIE – The Blooming Prairie baseball team lost its season opener to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Monday at home, 8-0. The Blossoms gave up seven walks and committed four errors. Glenn Valek suffered the loss as the Blossoms’ starting pitcher.

"Valek needs to gain confidence," said Coach Chris Staloch.

Cody Thurneau walked a pair of batters in a relief stint, and Steve Seykora came into finish the game. Seykora walked one before settling in to retire the next four batters.

"We have a lot of talent," Coach Staloch said. "This was our first game and we are searching for a leader to step up. Our field is in very good shape after all the snow we’ve had. We play today with Glenville at 4 p.m. here in Blooming Prairie."

Call Sheila Donnelly at 434-2214 or e-mail her at sports@austindailyherald.com.