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Braves Celebrate 2011 at Banquet
Monona held a banquet this past weekend to celebrate their fourth Eastern Section title in the past five years. The Braves selected two 2011 Most Valuable Players with one going to Jay Gugel who hit .407 this season finishing 3rd in the section batting title race, with his brother Boomer Gugel again claiming the title for the fourth time in the last seven years by hitting .418. The other MVP award went to Zac Najacht who finished 9-2 with one save and a 2.78 ERA in the regular season and 1-1 with a 1.35 ERA in the post season.
Also, Rob Parman hit .397 (7th in section).Past seasons' awards were also presented:
2008 - Two MVPs
co-MVP Alex Bauer - hit .429 (3rd in section)
co-MVP Shawn Burcum - hit .453 (2nd in section), also won HTL Eastern Section MVP.
Elliot Brakmanis hit .362 (5th in section)
2009 - Two MVPs
co-MVP Shawn Burcum - hit .439 (2nd in section)
co-MVP Boomer Gugel - hit .492 (Won 3rd Eastern Section Batting Title)
Elliot Brakmanis hit .391 (8th in section)
2010
MVP Boomer Gugel - hit .448 (2nd in section)
Jerry Murphy "Charlie Hustle" Award - Alex Bauer
Most Improved Player - Erik Massey
The Monona Braves would again like to sincerely thank all their fans, sponsors, families, friends and coaches/players for all their hard work and support in making another successful season possible.
Go Monona Braves 2012, only 150 days until opening day...
Monona 2011 Team Banquet
Monona will celebrate it's 2011 HTL season and Eastern Section title at a team banquet on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm. The banquet will be held at the Pizza Oven on Monona Dr. and is open to all players/family/friends of the team. Come celebrate another successful season and playoff run by your 2011 Monona Braves!
Here we come 2012...
Monona's Season Ends Early
Monona lost to Deforest 1-0 in the Eastern Section Final on 8/21. The Braves end the 2011 HTL season 16-4 with a share of the Eastern Section title.
Although the end left the Braves with a sour taste in their mouths, it was another solid season filled with another section title and playoff run, a batting title, and an impressive 12 game winning streak!
A huge thanks goes out to all the fans, sponsors, boosters, players and families of the team...your support is greatly appreciated.
A team banquet/dinner is being planned and information will follow.
Wisconsin State Journal article:
HTL Playoffs: Hemstead comes up aces for DeforestThe Herald-Independent article:
Deacons doom Braves once againMonona Advances to Section Final
Monona beat Sun Prairie 9-3 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Section Final. The Braves will travel to Deforest and look to return to the Final 4 Championship Series with a road victory. Game time is 1:00 pm on Sunday, 8/21 at Deforest HS field.
Wisconsin State Journal article:
HTL roundup: Thousand powers Ridgeway to upsetThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves advance to Eastern Section finalBoomer Gugel wins Eastern Section Batting Title
Monona's Dan "Boomer" Gugel won the Eastern Section batting title with an average of .418. Two other Braves also finished in the top ten, Jay Gugel in 4th at .407 and Robert Parman in 7th at .397.
HTL Leading Hitters - 2011 FINAL
No Game for Monona
Monona received a win by forfeit Sunday versus Columbus and end the regular season 15-3 in the Eastern section. This ensures the Braves at least a share of the section title with today's other games' results to determine the final standings. Playoffs start next Sunday, 8/14 at 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park in Monona, opponent TBD.
Wisconsin State Journal article:
HTL roundup: Reynolds brings home the winnerAmateur baseball: HTL batting leaders
The Herald-Independent article:
Braves win final 11 games of regular seasonMonona Levels Lodi
Monona won their 11th straight on Sunday over Lodi 11-1 to secure, at worst, a share of the Eastern Section title. The Braves have won or shared the section title 4 of the last 5 years and look to win their section and return to the Final Four for the 4th time in the last decade. Come out and watch their pursuit of another title starting August 14th at 1:00pm at Ahuska Park in Monona.
Wisconsin State Journal article:
HTL Roundup: Schmidt's no-hitter fuels Cottage Grove
Amateur baseball: July 31 HTL & Rock River League Results
HTL Batting Leaders - through July 24The Herald-Independent article:
Braves clinch share of section titleEast/Southeast wins 2011 HTL All-Star Game
Jay and Boomer Gugel helped the East/Southeast defeat the North/West in this year's HTL All-Star game at Warner Park. The East/Southeast used a 7 run 8th inning to rally past the North/West team, 10-6 to secure the victory for the third consecutive year.
Wisconsin State Journal article:
HTL All-Star Game
2011 HTL All-Star Game
Two Monona Braves will play in this year's HTL All-Star game this Friday 7/29 at the Madison Mallard's field at Warner Park. The East section will team up with the Southeast to battle the North/West. Game time is 7:05 pm and tickets are $7. Gates open at 5:30 pm and tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket window. Come out and watch a couple of our Braves represent Monona Home Talent at the Duck Pond.
Home Talent Website
Madison Mallards Tickets
HTL All-Star Game Event on FacebookBraves crush Poynette
Monona handled Poynette on Sunday, 16-3 to move to 13-3 in the Eastern Section, holding on to a share of first place. Monona scored early and never looked back, and has now won 9 in a row. The Braves host Lodi next Sunday, July 31st at 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park in Monona.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
HTL roundup: Middleton forces issue
Amateur baseball: July 24 HTL & Rock River League ResultsThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves blast IndiansMonona sweeps Marshall
Monona took two from Marshall on Sunday, 7-0 and 19-3 to move to 12-3 in the Eastern Section and a share of first place. Monona had a big day at the plate and scored early in both games. Monona has now won 8 in a row and travels to Poynette next Sunday, July 24th in efforts to extend the winning streak. Game time is 12:00 pm at Pauquette Park in Poynette.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
HTL roundup: Middleton, Waterloo go extra innings in triumphs
Amateur baseball: July 17 HTL & Rock River League Results
HTL Batting Leaders - through July 10
Baseball: Updated Home Talent League batting leaders
The Herald-Independent article:
Braves clinch playoff berth after eighth straight winBraves beat Cottage Grove
Monona beat Cottage Grove on Sunday, 7-2 to move to 10-3 in the Eastern Section. Monona had a solid day in the field and a big 7th inning at the plate. Monona has won 5 in a row and travels to Marshall for a double header next Sunday, July 17th. Game 1 start time is 12:00 pm at Fireman's Park in Marshall.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: July 10 HTL & Rock River League Results
HTL roundup: Deerfield's Hommen tosses no-hitterThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves extinguish Firemen in rivalry showdown
Monona Takes Two on the Holiday
Monona crushed Sun Prairie on Sunday, 14-1 in 7 innings and beat Rio on Monday 3-2. The two win weekend moves Monona to 9-3 in the Eastern Section. Monona had a big day at the plate including two home runs off Sun Prairie pitching on Sunday and battled for a close win on Monday. Monona hosts Cottage Grove next Sunday, July 10th. Game time is 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park in Monona.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: July 3 HTL & Rock River League Results
HTL roundup: Cottage Grove walks to win
Amateur baseball: July 4 HTL & Rock River League Results
HTL roundup: Verona, Poynette and Orfordville prevailThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves gel, win fourth straight gameMonona routes Rio
Monona beat Rio on Sunday, 9-2, to move to 7-3 in the Eastern Section. Monona had a big day at the plate including three home runs off Rio pitching. Monona hosts two games next weekend for the 4th of July, Sun Prairie on Sunday July 3rd and Rio on Monday July 4th. Game time for both is 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park in Monona.
Come out and watch Monona play on the holiday weekend!
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
HTL: DeForest tips Sun PrairieThe Herald-Independent article:
Home runs key for Braves in winMonona defeats DeForest
Monona defeated DeForest on Sunday, 9-8, to move to 6-3 in the Eastern Section. Monona jumped out early with 5 runs in the first inning and never looked back. Monona travels to Rio next Sunday June 26th. Game time is 1:00 pm at the Rio high school field.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: June 19 HTL & Rock River Results
Monona vs DeForest Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves get big win over section leadersMonona wins over Waterloo
Monona beat Waterloo on Saturday, 2-1, to move to 5-3 in the Eastern Section. Monona scored early and played strong defense to secure the win. Monona travels to DeForest on Father's Day, Sunday June 19th. Game time is 1:00 pm at the DeForest highschool field.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: June 18 HTL & Rock River League Results
Monona vs Waterloo Box ScoreMonona lets one slip to Sun Prairie
Monona let one slip away on the road at Sun Prairie, 5-3 on Sunday to fall to 4-3 in the Eastern Section. Monona scored early and took the lead into the 7th inning only to lose it. Monona faces Waterloo at home next Saturday June 18th and travels to DeForest Sunday June 19th. Game time for both games are 1:00 pm.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Home Talent League roundup: Kurt's 11th-inning sac fly leads Lodi past Cottage Grove
Amateur baseball: June 12 HTL & Rock River League Results
Monona vs. Sun Prairie Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves give up another leadMonona Wins in Cottage Grove
Monona won one on the road at Cottage Grove on Sunday to move to 4-2 in the Eastern Section. Monona scored early and scattered hits all day versus Cottage Grove pitching. Monona travels to Sun Prairie next Sunday June 12th and looks to deal a loss to another section rival. Game time is 1:00 pm at the Sun Prairie High School field, 220 Kroncke Dr.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: June 5 HTL & Rock River League Results
Monona vs. Cottage Grove Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves down FiremenBraves Lose to Lodi
Monona dropped another tough one to Lodi on Memorial Day, 3-2. Again, the Braves took an early lead but failed to hold on to it or extend it. Monona vs. Marshall on Sunday was postponed due to rain and a make-up date is set for Saturday July 30th at Ahuska Park in Monona.
Monona is on the road at Cottage Grove next Sunday June 5th will look to get back on track versus their section rival. Game time is Sunday at 1:00 pm at Fireman's Park in Cottage Grove.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: May 30 HTL & Rock River League Results
Monona vs. Lodi Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Late rally leads to lossMonona Drops One to DeForest
Monona dropped a tough one to DeForest on Sunday, 6-3. The Braves took the lead early but couldn't hold on to it and failed to score after the 2nd inning. Monona is at home vs Marshall next Sunday May 29th and at Lodi on Memorial Day, and will look to bounce back for a two-win weekend. Game times are Sunday at 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park in Monona and Monday at 1:00 pm in Dane vs. Lodi.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: May 22 HTL & Rock River League Results
Monona vs. DeForest Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves lose battle of the unbeatensBraves Crush Columbus
Monona ten-runned the Columbus Reds 21-10 in 7 innings on Sunday. Monona is back at home vs DeForest next Sunday, May 22st and will look to go 4-0 on the season. Game time is 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park in Monona.
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
Amateur baseball: May 15 HTL & Rock River League Results
Monona vs. Columbus Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves blow out RedsMonona Blanks Poynette
Monona shut out Poynette 8-0 at Ahuska Park on Mother's Day! Consistent hitting, strong pitching and solid defense propelled the Braves past Poynette. Monona travels to Columbus next Sunday, May 15th and will look to go 3-0 on the season. Game time is 1:00 pm at Fireman's Park in Columbus.
Cap Times article:
Dave Zweifel's Madison: Home Talent embarks on its 83rd yearWisconsin State Journal article/stats:
WSJ Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves blank Poynette in near no-hitterWin in WaterlooMonona opened the 2011 season with a 5-3 win in Waterloo. Monona will look to go 2-0 with a win in their home opener versus Poynette on Sunday May 8th. Game time is 1:00 pm at Ahuska Park, 400 E. Broadway in Monona. Come out and watch Monona play on Mother's Day!
Wisconsin State Journal article/stats:
HTL roundup: Jefferson's Klug tosses no-hitter on opening day
WSJ Box ScoreThe Herald-Independent article:
Braves Win Despite Winds2011 Home Talent League Opener
Monona opens up the 2011 season Sunday, May 1st on the road versus Waterloo. Starting time is 1:00 pm at Fireman's Park located at 500 N Park Ave, Waterloo.
As a warm up, the Braves played an exhibition game in Fort Atkinson on April 23rd. Monona beat Fort 6-5 in 10 innings of exhibition baseball in preparation for the season opener.
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Monona Crushes Poynette
Monona cruised on saturday to a 15-2 win over Poynette. Every Monona starter had an RBI in the game. Scoring started in the fourth with a sacrifice fly by Shawn Burcum and then a two-run homerun by Elliott Brakmanis. Corey Schmidt got the win by throwing six strong innings for the Braves.
Monona Splits Games Over Holiday Weekend
Over Memorial Day weekend, Monona split a pair of games. On Sunday Monona defeated Marshall 4-1. Shawn Burcum and Elliott Brakmanis, who hit a solo homerun in the eighth, each drove in two runs to back Monona pitcher Corey Schmidt. Schmidt went eight innings striking out eight. Dave Scheidell came in the eighth to get the save. On Monday, Mononas bats went cold and were shut out 2-0 to Lodi. Zac Najacht pitched eight solid innings for the Braves. The Braves play Saturday down in Poynette at 1:00pm.
Najachts One-Hitter Lifts Monona Over Rio
Monona's Zac Najacht struck out seven in a one-hit shutout to hand visiting Rio its first loss, 4-0, in a Eastern Section battle Sunday. "We expect that out of him everytime hes out there," Monona Chris Alexander said. "When he can do it efficiently like that, especially early on in the season, thats a plus for us." Najachts no-hit bid ended in the sixth inning when Rio's Alex Brewer drove a one-out single up the middle for his teams only hit.
Monona Cruises Past Columbus
Monona cruised past Columbus in a Eastern Section game on Sunday. Boomer Gugel and Mike Slinde had three RBI apiece. Cory Schmidt got the start and threw five innings to get the win while striking out five.
Monona Falls Short
The Braves fell 2-1 to Sun Prairie on Sunday. The Braves opened the scoring with when Boomer Gugel scored on a Shawn Burcum batted ball to the shortstop. Sun Prairie answered with a run in the top of the second and then scored the go ahead run in the seventh on a Chris Gehrke sacrifice fly. Brandon Lenz got the win throwing a complete game three hitter. Zac Najacht took the loss and go 1-1 on the season.
Monona Opens The Season With Win
The Monona Braves opened the season with a 10-0 win over Waterloo in 8 innings on Sunday. Monona was led by Chris Alexander who went 4x5 with 3 RBI's. Monona also got extra hit games from Boomer Gugel (2x4), Jay Gugel (2x5), Elliott Brakmanis (2x4), Matt McCormick (2x4) and Zach Verhage (2x4). Zac Najacht went 5 innings to get the win. Monona will have their home opener next weekend against Sun Prairie at Ahuska Park at 1pm.
Monona Opens Eastern Section Play May 2nd
Monona will open play on the road at Waterloo on May 2nd at 1pm. Monona will look to repeat as Eastern Conference champs. Monona will compete in an exhibition tournament in Fort Atkinson on April 17th and 18th. Monona will also play April 25th vs. Fort Atkinson in an another exhibition.
Read the article written by Brian Carriveau, about Monona Home Talent. http://hometalentbaseball.blogspot.com/