Junior Chris Gillmar started for the Bulldogs and was charged with 5 runs in 3 innings of work. Sophomore Tony Glosser relieved Gillmar and pitched two innings allowing 3 runs. Sophomore Bill Riebock finished the game for the Dawgs allowing 2 runs in 2 innings.

The Bulldogs scored their only run when senior left fielder Justin Morrison roped a triple off of pitcher Justin Morrison. Morrison was driven in by the next batter, senior third baseman Dan Jedlicka. Monticello advances to play the number one seeded Clinton Maroons.

DECATUR-- The St. Teresa Bulldogs scored early and often as they routed the Springfield Lutheran Crusaders 13-3 Saturday.  Chris Gillmar was solid, but lifted after three innnings, due to the start of regional play beginning Tuesday.

Gillmar also got it done at the plate, collecting three hits and adding two RBI.  Justin Morrison also had three hits and Tony Glosser added a pair of hits and two RBI.

The Dawgs put an end to all the shouting with a seven run fifth to end the game via the ten run rule.  Sopomore Tom Noonan doubled in a run to left to end the game.

The Dawgs regular season ended Saturday with the win.  They enter Regional play two games under .500 with a 10-12 record.

5/4/00 SULLIVAN- Saint Teresa scored five runs in the first three innings but did not score again. The Redskins put up eleven unanswered runs as the Bulldogs used five pitchers, Tony Glosser, Chris Burns, Bill Riebock, Chris Gillmar, and Sean Highley.

The Bulldogs recieved hits from Tony Glosser, Ryan Webb, and a triple from Justin Morrison. This game was a makeup of a previous rain out from April 17th.

5/2/00 WARRENSBURG- The Bulldogs defense suffered and cost them a key first round game in the Okaw Valley Conference Tournament. The Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals defeated the Dawgs 8-4 by scoring 5 unearned runs.

Despite great pitching from Junior starting pitcher, Chris Gillmar, and excellent relief work from Sophomores Tony Glosser and Bill Riebock the Bulldogs allowed 8 runs. Defensively the bulldogs committed key errors at key times which the Cardinals took advantage of scoring 5 unearned runs.

The Dawgs took a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the fifth with two outs before a walk and a key error which allowed the inning to continue. That allowed the Cardinals to pile on three runs to take a 6-4 lead before adding 2 in the sixth.

The Bulldogs scored runs on a Cardinal error on senior left fielder Justin Morrison's fly ball and also on two doubles from Sophomore first baseman/pitcher Tony Glosser.
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4/25/00  SPRINGFIELD-- There were two outs in the sixth inning with a one run Bulldog lead until the Saint Teresa bats went off scoring five runs widening the gap between them and the Ursuline Sonics. The Bulldogs added to the 8-2 lead by scoring 7 runs in their final at bat allowing them to pick up their eighth win of the season.

Sophomore pitcher Bill (not Phil as reported in the Herald & Review) Riebock  pitched six brilliant innings allowing two runs, four hits, walking one, and striking out one. After missing two weeks due to a shoulder problem Riebock has won his last two games. Chris "Chico" Burns came in to pitch the seventh walking the leadoff batter and striking out one before forcing a batter to fly into a 8-3 double play.

The Dawgs bats were silent until the sixth when they received key hits from Freshman catcher Justin Henneman (3-5 5 RBI), Junior second baseman Chris Gillmar (3-4), Senior designated htter Justin Morrison (2-3 3 RBI), Senior shortstop Ryan Webb (2-3), Junior left fielder Daniel Cox (1-2 2 RBI), and Sophomore left fielder Tom Noonan (1-1, sacrifice fly, 2 RBI).

4/21/00 ASSUMPTION-- Central A&M took advantage of every Bulldog miscue as they blooped in hits and hit bleeders to beat the Dawgs 9-8. 

Sophomore Tony Glosser picked up the loss, after giving up all nine runs -- less than that earned -- in his 5 1/3 innings.  Glosser never seemed to get into any kind of groove as he, uncharacteristically, struggled with his control. 

He was not helped by the shabby defense that the Dawgs played that gave the Raiders several more outs than they should have had.

Despite falling to the Raiders, the Dawgs connected for three homers on the day.  St. T took advantage of the short fences as shortstop Ryan Webb hit a solo homer and Center fielder Chris Schroth and Backup Catcher Justin Hennemann each hit two run homers.

4/19/00  DECATUR-- After a sixth innings rally the Saint Teresa Bulldogs went into Wednesday nights Okaw Valley Conference game against Meridian with a 3-2 lead when every break went against the Bulldogs as the Hawks picked up the Conference victory with a final score of 8-3.

Junior Chris Gillmar pitch six plus innings for the Dawgs. Gillmar pitch a great game for the Bulldogs  but received his third loss of the season because before he was pulled in the seventh he had allowed the go ahead run. Sophomore Bill Riebock relieved Gillmar closing out the seventh.

4/15/00  BETHANY--  The Bulldogs had a strong hitting performance from about everyone in the lineup Saturday morning. The Bulldogs put 16 runs on the board in seven innings. With the win over the Bethany the Bulldog record stands one game shy of .500 at 7-8.

Freshman pitcher Sean Highley recorded his first High School pitching victory allowing six runs over five plus innings pitched. Sophomore Chris Burnspitched ion relief. Burns finished the game for the Bulldogs allowing one run in two innings pitch.

The Bulldogs received big performances in the game from Junior right fielder Jared Dehority (2-3), Senior third baseman Dan Jedlicka (3-4), who also added a great game in the field, Junior second baseman Daniel Cox(4-4), and Sophomore Catcher Tom Noonan (3-5).

4/14/00  DECATUR--  Friday afternoon the Saint Teresa Bulldogs scored eleven runs in six at bats to defeat Conference foe Monticello. This win keeps the Bulldogs in hunt for a Conference title or share of the title. No one in the Okaw Valley Conference is undefeated. The Bulldogs Conference Record now stands at 4-2 with  five in Conference games remaining.

Sophomore pitcher Bill Riebock started the game for the Bulldogs. Bill threw four and two thirds strong innings for the Dawgs. Riebock allowed 6 runs and three hits through four and two third innings. Sophomore Tony Glosser pitched in relief throwing two and one third strong innings allowing only one run which scored in the seventh.

The Bulldogs received key hits from Senior third baseman Dan Jedlicka, Senior centerfielder Chris Schroth, Junior right fielder Jared Dehority, and Sophomore first baseman-pitcher Tony Glosser. 

4/11/00 DECATUR-- Coming into Tuesday's action the Saint Teresa Bulldogs and Clinton Maroons were tied for the first place spot in the Okaw Valley Conference. With a 6-3 victory over the Bulldogs the Maroons took control of the Conference lead.

Junior pitcher Chris Gillmar threw four and two thirds strong innings for the Dawgs allowing six runs. This was one of Chris' best games of the season. Sophomore Bill Riebock came into the ballgame relieving Gillmar. Bill threw two and a third innings without allowing a run or hit. The Saint Teresa bats could not supply any runs though, only getting two hits before a three run rally in the bottom of the seventh. The rally was started by backup catcher Justin Henneman, who led the inning off by doubling to left center.  In the rally the Bulldogs also received big hits from Senior third baseman Dan Jedlicka and Freshman first baseman Ryan Davis, who tripled.

The game was played at the Bulldogs home field because after last nights rain Clinton's field was not playable.

4/6/00  SHELBYVILLE--  The Saint Teresa Bulldog baseball team picked up their third conference win in a row after defeating the Shelbyville Rams 5-4. The Dawgs received a very strong outing by Junior Pitcher Chris Gillmar. Gillmar threw all seven innings allowing four runs. Gillmar's record improves to 2-2.

The Dawgs bats had plenty of opportunities to stike while having the bases loaded in all of the first three innings but only managing five runs throughtout the game. The Bulldogs received RBIs from Sophomore first baseman Tony Glosser and Senior left fielder Justin Morrison.

The Rams had a one out rally in the seventh to cut the Bulldog lead from 5-3 to 5-4 on a sacrafice fly, which was the second out. The Rams went on to get a single with two down but the game ended on a pop fly caught by Junior second baseman Daniel Cox with Saint Teresa victorious. The Bulldogs played Thursdays game without Senior infielder Ryan Webb after he was hit in the nose by a groundball in warm ups.

4/5/00 DECATUR--  The MacArthur Generals snapped the Bulldogs three game winning streak Wednesday afternoon by defeating them 7-4. The Generals got a strong outing on the mound from ace Matt Peterson who threw all seven innings. The Bulldogs pieced together the pitching effort Wednesday game with freshman Mike Kormelink coming up to make his first Varsity start. Kormelink worked varsity inning in the doublheader at Riverton two weeks ago. Kormelink pitched three and two thirds innings keeping the Bulldogs within striking distance of the Generals.

Sophomore Chirs Burns came in relief to close out the fourth and finish the game. Burns also did a great job keeping the Dawgs in reach. But Peterson was too strong on this day, keeping Bulldog hitters off ballance by stetting up his curve ball by consistantly staying ahead in the count. The Dawgs did receive RBIs from Jared Dehority and Dan Jedlicka. 

4/4/00  DECATUR-- The Saint Teresa Baseball team picked up their third win in a row Tuesday and also their second conference win. The Bulldogs beat Okaw Conference foe Argenta-Oreana 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh.

Junior Chris Gillmar allowed two runs in two and one third innings of work. While freshman Sean Highley did not allow a run in two innings pitched before Sophomore Bll Riebock came in to shut the Bombers down for two innings. The Bulldogs came back from a 2-0 deficit after two innings of play. St. T cameback to tie and later take a 3-2 lead heading to the final inning. In the seventh The Bombers struck for one run off of Riebock to tie the game 3-3 going to the last of the seventh.

Junior Jared Dehority started the dawgs off by singling to right field. Next up was Daniel Wayne who grounded out to third but allowed a hustling Dehority to make it over to third with one out. Still with one out Chris Gillmar delivered the game winning hit between the shortstop and third baseman driving in Jared Dehority.

This win improves the dawgs record to 4-6 overall and 2-1 in Okaw Conference play. Another brite spot for the dawgs is Bill Riebock's return to action after suffering from a shoulder problem. Riebock had missed the previous two weeks because of the injury.

4/3/00  DECATUR--  The Saint Teresa Baseball team picked up their third win of the season and second in a row. The Bulldogs pounded the Pana Panthers 17-7. This is the dawgs second non conference win. 

Tony Glosser received his second win of the season. Glosser (2-1) leads the club in wins. Glosser allowed 5 runs in 5 innings pitched. The Bulldogs also received great performances from Jared Dehority who wen three for four and Chris Schroth who went four for four. Pana received a bad blow in the top of the third inning when their ace and starting pitcher apparently broke his ankle. The Bulldogs then went on to beat the Panthers by the Ten Run Rule in six innings.

3/31/00 FORSYTH--  The Bulldogs brought their hitting shoes to Forsyth Park Friday afternoon as they knocked off Okaw Valley Conference foe Maroa-Forsyth 11-6.  Behind a solid outing by Junior hurler Chris Gillmar (1-2), St. T built an 11-3 lead before the Trojans rallied for three as the light faded into darkness.

St. T lead 3-2 before erupting for 6 runs in a big top of the fourth to open a 9-2 lead.  The Dawgs sent 10 hitters to the plate in the key frame.  Ryan Webb, Jared Dehority, Chris Gillmar, Daniel Wayne, Dan Jedlicka and Daniel Cox all collected hits in the rally.

The Dawgs struck for two more in the fifth before Maroa cut the lead to five in their half of the sixth.  Freshman Sean Highley relieved Gillmar in the sixth to collect the final three outs.

The St. Teresa ball club will be back in action on Monday when they will be at home to host the Panthers from Pana.  First pitch is set for 4:15.

3/30/00  MAHOMET-- The Saint Teresa baseball team played a solid game Thursday, but were still nipped by Mahomet-Seymour by a final scored of 6-4.  Saint Teresa fell behind 5-1 before a three run rally in the fifth.  Mahomet scored one more in the sixth to nip the dogs 6-4.

Saint Teresa started Chris Burns, who pitched three and two thirds innings and allowed 3 runs.  Burns did a great job of keeping hitters off balance.  Ryan Webb, Dan Jedlicka and Sean Highley all followed Burns to the mound and managed to keep the game in reach for the Bulldogs.

The Dawgs also had clutch RBI hits from shortstop Chris Gillmar, catcher Jared Dehority, first baseman Tony Glosser and DH Daniel Wayne.

3/28/00  DECATUR-- The Bulldogs kicked off their conference schedule Tuesday with a loss to Warrensburg-Latham. The Cardinals compiled 5 runs in seven innings. The Cardinals also received a good outing by sophomore pitcher Zach Binkley who held the Bulldogs without a run until the fifth inning.

Bulldog pitcher Tony Glosser received the loss which is his first of the season. Glosser pitch all seven innings. Despite Glosser's hard work the bulldogs could not strike for many runs to back him up. The dawgs continued to hit the ball but right at people. The Bulldogs wish for better luck as the season continues.

3/27/00 MOUNT ZION -- The Mount Zion Braves defeated the St. T Bulldogs Monday by a final score of 13-3 in five innings. Chris Gillmar (0-2) takes the loss for the dawgs as he threw strikes that the Braves ended up hitting for base hits.

The Dawgs had trouble getting their bats going until the top of the fourth when they had all three runs score. Andy Hogan threw five strong innings for the Braves.

3/25/00 RIVERTON-- The St. Teresa baseball team was swept in a doubleheader Saturday by the Riverton Hawks.  Freshman Sean Highley worked the first game, a 10-0 shutout.  Highley struggled in the first inning, yielding five runs.  He then settled in nicely as he held the Hawks down, for the most part, the next three innings.

The Dawgs threw four different pitchers in the first game -- three freshmen.

In the second game, the Dawgs had to use a patchwork pitching effort, but a seventh inning rally came up short as the Dawgs fell 6-4.  Chris Burns started the game and was followed by three relievers.

The Dawgs were dealt quite a blow to their pitching when they learned Sophomore pitcher/shortstop Billy Riebock will likely miss significant action for much of the season due to a shoulder problem.

For Riverton, centerfielder Trevor Boes had a huge day, going 4-5 with three long home runs and a walk.  This was the season opener for the Hawks who placed fourth in the state in basketball two weeks ago.

3/23/00-  DECATUR--  The Bulldogs recorded their first win Thursday with an impressive 14-2 victory over the Bement Bulldogs. The Dawgs received four solid innings of work from Sophomore pitcher Tony Glosser (1-0). Glosser allowed one walk, and two runs and struck out five in four innings. This was Glosser's first start of the season. Glosser also added to the Bulldog's offensive effort with  a two for three day at the plate including a triple, and an RBI.

    The Dawgs also received big hits from Designated Hitter Ryan Davis (2-2 2 RBI), Right Fielder Jared Dehority (2-3 3 RBI), and Left Fielder Justin Morrison who added a triple. The game was called due to lack of light in the top of the fifth.

    The game was played at St. Teresa's home field because Bement's field was still not dry from the past weekend's rain.  Saint Teresa was still the visitors on the scoreboard.

3/22/00-  DECATUR-- The Bulldogs fell 9-8 in six innings to the MacArthur Generals.  Chris Gillmar pitched 3 1/3 solid innings before trouble struck.

The Dawgs consistently out hit the Generals.  They led 8-0 for the majority of the game before the roof caved in. 

The game winning hit was a controversial two run single that many believed struck base runner Josh Mulligan between first and second.  The Dawgs disputed the call to no avail.