Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Parker rejoins BayBears
for rehab assignment

Jarrod Parker, the Arizona Diamondback’s 2007 top draft pick, rejoined the Mobile BayBears last Friday.
Parker was pitching with the BayBears in 2009 when he experienced soreness in his arm and had surgery later that season.
The 2007 Norwell graduate will be continuing his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow for a couple months. Parker is hoping to pitch during the season, but the Diamondbacks’ organization will probably hold off on that until the Arizona Fall League, according to BayBears’ Wayne Randazzo, Director of Broadcasting/Media Relations.
The BayBears are the Double A minor league affiliate of the Diamondbacks, who play at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Klay Fiechter, Tyler Roush
to play in All-Star Classic
Norwell graduate Klay Fiechter and Southern Wells graduate Tyler Roush have been selected to play in the Grange Insurance All-Star Classic football game on July 16 at North Central High School in Indianapolis.
Fiechter and Roush are on the North team roster. Both were selected as running backs. Southern Wells’ head coach Mark Lefebvre was named an assistant coach for the North.
“As an independent agent representing Grange Insurance, I’m proud to support Klay Fiechter and his achievements,” said Tom Neuenschwander. “It is an honor to be selected as an All-Star and everyone at Insurance & Business Specialists is excited about this year’s game.”
Wells County fans are encouraged to support their local players. Kickoff time is 7 p.m.

Sign up for 4H Fun Run/Walk
The annual 4-H 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, July 17 at the Wells County 4-H Park. In an effort to beat the heat, race-day registration will start at 6:45 a.m. and the 5K (3.1-mile) race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Race-day registration is $15. All proceeds go back to the youth of our community through the Wells County 4-H Foundation scholarship fund. For more information, e-mail Kyan Harris at k_pepper33@hotmail.com or registration forms may be picked up at the Purdue Extension Wells County office.

Bluffton Regional wins big
Bluffton Regional slammed Parlor City Trophy & Apparel 24-2 in a Wells County Girls’ Fastpitch Junior League game.
Rachel Harvey led Bluffton Regional with two triples and a double and scored four runs. Danielle Lambert added three singles and scored two runs.
Autumn Moriarity and Marissa Hoffstetter doubled for Parlor City Trophy & Apparel.

First Bank of Berne tops PNC Bank
First Bank of Berne downed PNC Bank 12-7 Tuesday in a Bluffton Junior League baseball game at Jefferson Park.
Tanner Thompson was the winning pitcher with nine strikeouts. Kenny Patterson hit a triple for First Bank of Berne. Garrett Walborn, Elijah Hon and Hunter Schreiber each singled twice. Ben Caylor was the losing pitcher.

The Bowling Center posts win
The Bowling Center defeated Mike Anderson Chevrolet 6-2 on Tuesday in a Wells County Junior League 10U baseball game at Ossian.
Cole Wilson and Jacob Ferando led The Bowling Center. Cole smacked a solo home run in the third inning and Ferando hit a triple. Jonathon Carpenter was the winning pitcher, while Jamin Dickson recorded a save for The Bowling Center. Derek Decker struck out seven batters but suffered the loss for Mike Anderson Chevrolet.

Softball pitching camp scheduled
Thunder Sports will be conducting a fastpitch softball pitching camp on July 24 at Hartford City. Former Ball State pitcher Elizabeth Milian, other current or former college players and high school coaches will be instructors. The camp is open to girls who will be in grades 2-12. The camp is designed for the player who is serious about improving her skill level. For more information and registration visit www.thundercamps.com or call John Hendricks at 765-348-6413. Deadline to register is July 18.

T-Ball scores reported
The following Bluffton T-Ball League baseball scores were reported: American Legion 21, Shaw Realty 21; Hot Cakes 24, NAPA 20.