Larry Wolfe Okay, I’m impressed if you know what a “conspectus” is! If you don’t, Google it! At press time, the winter seasons in both the Sun and Lakes Divisions were nearing their conclusions. In the Sun Division, the State Farm Insurance team, managed by Ron Carmichael, had clinched the title with a sterling record…
Larry Wolfe A graduate of Royal Oak High School in Covina, California, Bob Wicks was a star wide receiver for the Romans, earning an athletic scholarship to Utah State. Bob was a three-year letterman for the Aggies, hauling in 124 passes and scoring 10 TDs in his collegiate career. His 58 receptions in his senior…
Larry Wolfe Our ladies’ senior softball team, the Sun Lakes Sluggers, opened their season in early January. The Sluggers play in the Valley of the Sun League which includes teams from throughout the Valley. The season continues through late February. Due to a scheduling quirk, most of the late season games are away games; however,…
Larry Wolfe The Wolfe & Associates squad, managed by Tom Erpelding, rolled to an impressive 14-4 record to clinch the Lakes Division Fall title. They outpaced the second place Young Realty Team by five games. The Realtors, managed by Gary Hillabolt, finished at 9-9. The third place A-1 Golf Carts team, managed by Chris Jensen,…
Larry Wolfe A “farm boy” from Dickens, Iowa, Frank Rouse graduated from nearby Terril High where he was a member of the Tigers’ baseball, basketball and track teams. He was also in the school band and chorus. Guys down at the field might be surprised to learn that Frank was a distance runner rather than…
Larry Wolfe With two weeks left in the Fall Season, the Brenden Financial Planning squad, managed by Ken Brenden, was leading the Sun Division with a record of 8-4. In the Lakes Division, Manager Tom Erpelding’s Wolfe & Associates team held a slim one-game lead over A-1 Golf Carts. The Wolves sported an 8-4 record,…
Larry Wolfe The Sun Lakes Lady Sluggers have been practicing for the upcoming 2019 season for the past few weeks and are ready to compete in the Valley of the Sun Ladies Senior Softball League. The Sluggers, managed by Terri Finley, play against several other teams throughout the Southeast Valley. All home games are…
Larry Wolfe The Sun Lakes Senior Softball Association opened its fall season in late October, and it will continue through December 21. There are four teams in each of two divisions. The Lakes Division’s team sponsors and managers are A-1 Golf Carts (Mgr. Chris Jensen), Core Photography (Mgr. Randy Rothenbuehler), Wolfe & Associates (Mgr. Tom…
Larry Wolfe A lankier version of Hall-of-Famer Ted Williams, Paul Gayer has that same sweet swing that connects for both average and power. In his rookie debut in our Sun Division last year, Paul finished third in average (.737), had a 1.069 slugging percentage (a measure of both average and extra-base power) and smashed 17…
Larry Wolfe The Young Realty team, managed by Rick Oien, won the Senior Softball Summer League title with a record of 25-15. Manager Doug Friesen’s Farmers Insurance squad finished a close second, while Manager Randy Peterson’s Robson Ranchers finished third. Manager Kim Whitney’s A-1 Golf Cart team placed fourth, while Manager Jim Leckner’s State…