Posts Tagged ‘Colby Wort’
Raiders’ Schisler earns all-state plaudits, joined by Saukees’ Allen and Hornets’ Wort
QUINCY — Missouri S&T pitching coach Shane Herschelman made Quincy Notre Dame right-hander Jake Schisler a recruiting priority last year, liking the way Schisler attacked hitters and how his pitches had natural movement. After the spring Schisler had, Miners head coach Todd DeGraffenreid might have to consider using Schisler as a two-way talent. Schisler was…
Read MoreJWCC Prairie State Profile: Brown County’s Wort relishes experiencing memorable moments
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The roar of the Harley Davidsons. The swaying of the crowd. The green and white banners everywhere. How could a Brown County football player not be energized coming out of the locker room and running into such an environment? “It is the greatest thing ever,” said Colby Wort, the Hornets’ senior…
Read MoreHornets hit stride on opening drive, capture unique season opener with dominant effort
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The oddity of starting the high school football season one night earlier than nearly every other team in the state seemed to fade once kickoff neared. “It was a little bit weird,” Brown County senior wingback Cole Behymer said. “Overall, it kind of felt the same to me whenever I was…
Read MoreBrown County pitcher’s bulldogged nature guides Hornets to program’s biggest victory ever
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Brown County baseball coach Jared Hoots struggled a little to come up with an apt description for Colby Wort’s effort. “He is a competitive animal,” Hoot said. “Whatever adjective you want to use, go for it. The slang would be a dog. Some people say a competitive fire. I don’t know what…
Read MoreSaturday rewind: Wort, Hornets plow ahead with support of full roster
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The challenges brought about by quarantines and cramping and the myriad of other things impacting his players’ availability made Brown County football coach Tom Little excited to see a full roster on the sideline Friday night. That was bad news for North Greene. Colby Wort set the tone with his bruising…
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