Ice Cream Man

The weather is almost nice enough to make an ice cream cone a sweet treat worth enjoying, which is great because "Ice Cream Man" is one of the best songs on the British band, Blur's new album "The Magic Whip." The album came out today, and has some good, solid Brit bravado on it from the band that brought us "Song 2."

Sports were cancelled for April 20-21 because of rain and cold, so there aren't too many photos this week. Next week will be a bit better.

Lane Girtz looks at the home plate umpire to see if he was called out or safe at Holdingford, April 23.

Pierz senior hurler, Kendra Fischer, delivers a pitch against Holdingford, April 23.

Pioneers senior shortstop, Shelbie Boser, flips a throw toward third base.

Holdingford pitcher, Aries Ahrens, awaits the pitch, when at-bat.

Fischer about to release a pitch.

Pierz junior Nick Herold takes a big cut at a high fastball.

Pierz second baseman Aaron Weber tags out Holdingford senior Nathan Brinker on a steal attempt.

Looks Like Rain

"Looks Like Rain" from Passion Pit's third studio album "Kindred" is a perfect describer of what's been going on lately, except maybe it should be looks like snow. It's been a rain/snow/sleet mix the past couple days, throw in below average temperatures and wind, and you have a culprit, postponing many events. As far as "Kindred" is concerned. It is a solid effort from the Northeastern US indie staple since 2008.

I have many pictures this week, but don't expect quite as many next week.

Dakota Tresco congratulates teammate Brady Moulzolf after he knocked in the game-winning run against Holdingford on April 14.

Holdingford senior first baseman Matt Maciej awaits the throw from second baseman Taylor Nitz.

Royalton sophomore Nathan Psyck holds on as he slams into the ground in foul territory to make a diving catch.

Junior Cody Wensman runs between second and third on a windy April 13 win in Royalton.

Royalton starter Parker Brezinka on April 13 against USA.

USA starting pitcher, Justin Cichon, looks to field a bunt down the first base line.

USA first baseman Andrew Kulla awaits a pickoff attempt of a Royalton runner.

Myron Ripplinger takes a big rip at a pitch.

Ryan Fussy tosses a throw to Psyck.

Little Falls and Pierz coaches and players, along with the umpires, take a look at a couple of spots of rules contention prior to the game April 10 in Little Falls.

Jonny Kasper hands the baton to another Pierz runner on April 10 in Pierz.

Pierz catcher, Brianna Meyer, awaits the call of home plate umpire Daryl Oja, on a play at the plate of Little Falls runner Jordan Schuett.

Katelynn Kaneski takes a big swing at a pitch.

Pierz' Becca Schlegel takes a good cut at the ball.

Meyer takes a good hack at a pitch.

Pioneers senior starter, Kendra Fischer, delivers a pitch.

Fischer with a big wind up.

Man of Constant Sorrow

Yodeling Dwight Yoakam does it again with his latest album, "Second Hand Heart." This is no better on display than the remake of "Man of Constant Sorrow" (made famous by the film, "O! Brother, Where Art Thou?"). This hard rocking, rock-a-billy version is as fantastic as Yoakam's yodel.

I only have five photos to share this week, thanks to Easter break and a rain out, but enjoy. There will be several more photos next week as well.

Pierz senior pitcher Cody Meyer releases a fastball, April 2 against Little Falls.

Flyers third baseman, Justin Jenks, releases a throw toward first against the Pioneers.

Jenks charges a grounder to third.

Flyers junior Thomas Miller delivers a pitch out of the stretch.

Pioneers junior Noah Boser takes a big cut at a pitch.

Bail Me Out

The song "Bail Me Out" from All Time Low's latest album "Future Hearts," which came out today, could really be put to the current situation in Morrison County. It has been raining off and on the past couple days, so bring out the buckets and "Bail Me Out." The song features pop/punk pioneer Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, which is amazing. The whole album is full of catchy, All Time Low-type songs. It's not as good as their early stuff on "So Wrong, It's Right" or "Nothing Personal," but it is still another strong effort. A great follow up to another good album, "Don't Panic," that came out in 2013.

I have several pictures to share from the first softball and baseball games that I made it to this year.

Upsala Swanville Area (USA) senior Tyler Evans swings at a pitch March 30, in a scrimmage against Pierz. The catcher is Pierz' Matt Kummet. 

Pierz junior Kolton Eischens pitches in Upsala, March 30.

Justin Cichon fires a pitch against Pierz.

Pierz outfielder Kolton Eischens, a junior, takes a cut at a pitch in a March 30 scrimmage in Upsala. Upsala Swanville Area catcher Tyler Evans, a senior, awaits the pitch if Eischens were to miss.

Ali Tresco started on the mound for Royalton softball in the season opener April, against Braham.

Catcher Beth Cimenski (left) speaks to Tresco after a walk.

Royals junior Nicole Popp turns on a pitch.

Royalton shortstop Laura Huls about to rifle a throw to first base.

Cimenski hustles into third base.

Sophomore Jordyn Bzdok flips the ball to first.

Payton Johnson arrives safely into third base.

Bzdok gets a moving start to try a drag bunt.

Tresco intensely eyes the plate as she winds around on a pitch.

Tresco continues toward her follow through.