League: North Division

Chippewa Falls LumberJacks

The Chippewa Falls LumberJacks continue to make their mark as a highly competitive and successful team in the CRBL and Amatuer Baseball in this part of the state. In 2022 we were one of four teams to make the CRBL Playoffs which marked the second year in row we have done so. Our 21-10 overall season record put us over 20 wins for the second consecutive year as well.

The Jacks participated in the WBA (Wisconsin Baseball Association) Tournament for the 3rd straight year going 1-1 in Regional play. Getting back to the WBA Tournament and competing for the championship will be one of our top goals for 2023.

Individually Matt Martineau gathered unanimous All-CRBL honors at 2nd Base. Nolan Hutzler received Honorable Mention All-CRBL and Caleb Gardow won a CRBL Gold Glove.

Of note the Chippewa Falls LumberJacks will be the host for the 2023 CRBL All-Star Game on June 30th at 7:00 pm and among the events will be the induction of the CRBL HOF Class for 2023. Former Lumberjacks Chuck Hall and Jim Spaeth will be inducted into the HOF along with some other CRBL legends so please mark your calendars for this special event.

Finally, the Chippewa Falls LumberJacks would like to thank all of our sponsors, fans, media, and support staff for all of their efforts in helping us achieve the success we have enjoyed our first three seasons. The 2023 home schedule is loaded with fun and entertaining Game Day Events and those wearing the LumberJack uniform wiil be ready to “Play Ball” as they say so come on out and support the Jacks!

ROSTER: Caleb Gardow, Blayde Bowe, Chandler Blair, Luke Franz, Trevor Franz, Dawson Mathwig,  Leo Burmeister, Cole Bowe, Jack Brown, Matt Martineau, Dawson Rice, Jack Bowe, Blake Trippler, Sawyer Lubs, Nate Hayes, Eric Taft, Jake Varsho, Nolan Hutzler, Alex Nelson, Griffin Spindler, Isaiah Katz, Dylan Waters, Cullin Neeck, Bryce Waters

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MANAGER: Wayne Franz


Non-League Schedule

4/22-4/23 – CRBL Showcase (Casper Park)
5/5 @ Spring Valley 7:00 pm
5/7 vs Spooner 1:00 pm
5/25 vs Cadott Red Sox (non league game) 7:00 pm
6/21 @ Hayward 7:00 pm
6/28 @ Marshfield 7:00 pm
7/12 @ Haugen Hornets 7:00 pm
8/9 @ Leinies Legends 7:00 pm


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Chippewa Falls LumberJacks 2023 Season Schedule

DateGameTime/ResultsField
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Eau Claire Rivermen vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Eau Claire Rivermen vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Bloomer Woodticks
Osseo Merchants vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Osseo Merchants vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Cadott Red Sox vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Eau Claire Cavaliers vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Eau Claire Cavaliers vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Tilden Tigers vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Cadott Red Sox
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Beef River Bullfrogs
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Beef River Bullfrogs
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Tilden Tigers
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Augusta Athletics
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Augusta Athletics
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Eau Claire Bears
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Eau Claire Bears

Bloomer Woodticks

The 2022 Woodticks were something. We aren’t sure what, but they were something. An uncharacteristic one win season is something that the 2023 version of the Woodticks will work to turn into what feels like ancient history.

The roster is built like a bread forward sandwich. The top piece of bread is those same faces that have suited up for several seasons. The team will hope the veterans can provide steadiness. The middle of the sandwich includes a couple players that are really coming into their own as they continue to play in the battle tested CRBL. The final part of the roster that makes up the the bottom piece of bread is full of players who are young and ready to show their talents. This group of Ticks have either just joined the team or have played in parts of only a couple seasons. We are excited to see how the season plays on for this group!

We would like to thank all of our local sponsors as well as the players’ families for the time and effort they give to help our season run. We hope to see you head up north to Bloomer for some Woodtick action this season!


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Bloomer Woodticks 2023 Season Schedule

DateGameTime/ResultsField
Bloomer Woodticks vs Tilden Tigers
Cadott Red Sox vs Bloomer Woodticks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Beef River Bullfrogs
Bloomer Woodticks vs Beef River Bullfrogs
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Bloomer Woodticks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Eau Claire Rivermen
Bloomer Woodticks vs Eau Claire Rivermen
Osseo Merchants vs Bloomer Woodticks
Osseo Merchants vs Bloomer Woodticks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Bloomer Woodticks
Eau Claire Bears vs Bloomer Woodticks
Eau Claire Bears vs Bloomer Woodticks
Tilden Tigers vs Bloomer Woodticks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Eau Claire Cavaliers
Bloomer Woodticks vs Eau Claire Cavaliers
Augusta Athletics vs Bloomer Woodticks
Augusta Athletics vs Bloomer Woodticks
Bloomer Woodticks vs Cadott Red Sox

Tilden Tigers

The 2022 season came and went in the blink of an eye. The Tilden Tigers had a very memorable year full of many accolades. First by winning the CRBL Championship in consecutive seasons. The second being a runner-up finish in the WBA State Championship game, coming up just short of our ultimate goal. It’s always fun when you end your season in the last game possible, but we are still not satisfied. The third being all the participants that represented the North in the All Star Game. The Tilden Tigers cannot wait to turn the page to the 2023 season.

We will be returning our entire core from our team last year. We are very excited with the additions of Jimmy Schemenauer and Adam Larock. PJ Lequia, Carl Krumenauer, Steph Scatassa, Noah Hanson, and Trevor Olson will be the power behind the rotation this season once again. Our core group of veterans mixed with a group of young fellas will bolster our league leading offense. The Steinmetz Family will once against be taking up many spots in our starting lineup. Our MVP, Jordan Steinmetz, is looking to try and repeat this season. Cole Zwiefelhofer, Jon Schoch, and Alex Ruf will coincide as Captains of this roster and we would not want it any other way.

With the addition of Augusta, we are very excited to be back to the North Format and look at defending that title. We cannot wait to get the season started! None of this would be possible without the amazing support of our fans. We always love to give them a HUGE shoutout. Let’s play ball!!! Go Tigers!

ROSTER: PJ Lequia, Jimmy Schemenauer, Christian Hall, Lucas Steinmetz, Adam LaRock, Jordan Steinmetz, Ben Steinmetz, Carl Krumenauer, Justin Ignarski, Alex Ruf, Brady Christenson, Brandon Bresina, Mitch LaVelle, Tanner Opsal, Jon Schoch, Jacob Lacy, Nolan Baier, Cole Zweifelhofer, Drew Steinmetz, Stephen Scatassa, James Gilbertson, Dane Weiland

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MANAGER: Ryan Baier


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Tilden Tigers 2023 Season Schedule

DateGameTime/ResultsField
Bloomer Woodticks vs Tilden Tigers
Tilden Tigers vs Augusta Athletics
Tilden Tigers vs Augusta Athletics
Eau Claire Cavaliers vs Tilden Tigers
Eau Claire Cavaliers vs Tilden Tigers
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Tilden Tigers
Beef River Bullfrogs vs Tilden Tigers
Beef River Bullfrogs vs Tilden Tigers
Tilden Tigers vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Tilden Tigers vs Eau Claire Bears
Tilden Tigers vs Eau Claire Bears
Tilden Tigers vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Tilden Tigers vs Eau Claire Rivermen
Tilden Tigers vs Eau Claire Rivermen
Tilden Tigers vs Cadott Red Sox
Cadott Red Sox vs Tilden Tigers
Tilden Tigers vs Bloomer Woodticks
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Tilden Tigers
Osseo Merchants vs Tilden Tigers
Osseo Merchants vs Tilden Tigers

Jim Falls Sturgeons

After years of hoping to see change, the Sturgeons realized a sea change in 2022. Thanks to a stable core bolstered by some key additions, the team followed a 5-15 record in 2021 with a 9-9 finish last year. As a result, they made the WBA tournament for the first time since 2-13 and won a game in it for the first time since 1991. (As a testament to the strength of the CRBL, each of the six teams in the tournament won at least once.)

The Sturgeons enter 2023 with almost everyone back. One key loss will be catcher Kole Smith who, instead of defending the plate for Jim Falls, will be defending the country with the army. Meanwhile, look for new names to pop up in the box scores as the team has brought up some exciting hopefuls from the farm team in Cobban.

Looking at some of the offensive numbers turned in last year, we find rookie Bobby Soran hitting .524 with 11-21, Mitch Howard (.400, 4-10), CRBL Honorable Mention All-League Tristin Hable (.362, 17-47, with 11 R and 7 RBI), Bob Maurer (.292, 7-24), and Justin Toman (.279, 12-43). Throw in dependable CRBL Gold Glove winner and team grand slam specialist Ryan Krumenauer (15-58, .259) who led the team in taters while finishing second in hits and RBI, Evan Dennis (11-42, .262, with 11 BBs), Austin Sykora (10-43), and A. J. Schemenauer the team RBI leader (9), and the Sturgeons have the basis of a strong lineup.

CRBL Rookie-of-the-Year Will Jacobson leads the mound corps, having posted a 4-3 record with a 2.92 ERA and 42 Ks in 52.1 innings. His brilliant 12-inning complete game 5-2 win in the WBAs capped a stellar season. He was backed by Mike Maurer (3-3), Isaac Lindstrom (0.00 ERA in 10.1 IP), and manager Peter Thaler (3.45 ERA in 15.2 IP) among others. Jacobson and Lindstrom also picked up saves.

Jim Falls was well represented at the All-Star game as well, sending Toman, Jacobson, both Maurers, and Hable.

Welcome back to Sturgeon Stadium at Grudem Field for the 59th season of Sturgeon baseball. We’ll have a hot dog and a cold one waiting for you.

ROSTER: Trevor Bowe, Nelson Crumbaker, Evan Dennis, Jake Eslinger, Tristin Hable, Mitch Howard, Will Jacobson, Raven Keyeski, Wyatt Keyeski, Ryan Krumenauer, Isaac Lindstrom, Hunter Martell, Bob Maurer, Mike Maurer, A. J. Schemenauer, Beau Snyder, Bobby Soran, Austin Skorra, Peter Thaler, Justin Toman, Nick Pitsch, Kole Smith

MANAGER: Pete Thaler


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Sturgeons 2023

DateGameTime/ResultsField
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Cadott Red Sox
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
Augusta Athletics vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Augusta Athletics vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Tilden Tigers
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Eau Claire Cavaliers
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Eau Claire Cavaliers
Tilden Tigers vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Beef River Bullfrogs vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Beef River Bullfrogs vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Bloomer Woodticks vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Bloomer Woodticks
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Osseo Merchants
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Osseo Merchants
Eau Claire Bears vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Eau Claire Bears vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Eau Claire Rivermen
Jim Falls Sturgeons vs Eau Claire Rivermen
Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks vs Jim Falls Sturgeons
Cadott Red Sox vs Jim Falls Sturgeons