The Cottage Grove Coyotes defeated the Sea Donkey on Sunday afternoon to claim the Coyotes first ever TCMABL title. 

After a scoreless first inning, the Yotes got the offense into gear in the second inning when Scott Seivert smaked a solo homerun to left center field to give the team an early 1-0 lead. The Yotes exploded for 6 runs in the top of the third inning to give the Coyotes a 7-0 lead. Garret Graves lead off the inning with a sinlge. Hans Heggerness, Mike Sellner, Matt Ruben, Conrad Ladoux and Dan Kamrath also followed with hits to plate the runs. The Sea Donkeys showed some resilience in the bottom half of the inning as they roughed up starting pitcher Roger Morrison. The Sea Donkeys put 5 runs up on the board to make it 7-5 ball game. The Coyotes added to their lead in the 4th when they scored 2 more runs to make it 9-5. The Sea Donkeys again fought back as they scored 4 runs off of reliever Hans Heggerness to ties the ball game at 9. From the 5th inning on it was all Coyotes as the Sea Donkeys couldn't keep up with the hitting of the Yotes. The Coyotes would add 5 runs in the 5th inning, 3 in the 6th, 1 in the 7th, and 2 more in the 9th to make it 20-9 Coyotes. The Sea Donkeys added 1 in the bottom of the 9th, but a base running ended the game as the Coyotes took home the Championship.

It was an all around team effort on Sunday, as every player contributed one way or another as the team racked up a record high 27 hits. The offensive box score for the starters in the batting line-up looked something like this:

1) Hans Heggernes: 3/6, 2B, 2 R

2) Michael Sellner: 3/4, 3 RBI, 2 SAC Flys

3) Matt Ruben: 4/6, 2 2Bs, 5 R, SB, BB

4) Randy Schmidt: 3/7, 3 RBI, 2B

5) Scott Seivert: 4/7, HR, 2B, 4 RBI

6) Conrad Ladoux: 2/4, 2 RBI, BB

7) Dan Kamrath: 2/5, 2B, RBI

8) Nick Tuckner: 3/5, 2B, RBI

9) Garret Graves: 3/6, 2B, 4 R

Many other players got into the mix as well. Dave Bucker added a big double off the bench offensively. He also made some platinum glove plays over at first base. Speaking of platinum, Dan Kamrath played a helluva game at thirdbase as he made not 1, but 2 diving grabs on the hot corner. He also got several scorchers off the bats of the Sea Donkeys. Scott Seivert, Garret Graves, and the T.J. Ramey also held down the fort in the outfield on what proved to be a tricky day with the wind blowing out.

The Coyotes announced the end of the year awards for 2010. Here are the results....

MVP Matt Ruben - He was a star both on the mound and at the plate. Ruben was a monster all year.

Pitcher of the Year Matt Ruben - Once again the Ace of the Yotes takes this award.

Rookie of the Year Max Gregory - This young guy stepped right in and was dominate on the mound for the Yotes. 

Offensive Player of the Year Scott Seivert - Scottie returned to Yote lineup after being hurt the last couple of years and was a monster in the heart of a talented Yote lineup.

Breakout Player of the year Nick Tuckner - Tuckner once again took his game to another level. 

Gold Glover of the year David Buckner - One of the best defensive first basemen I have ever seen. He was a rock in the field for the yotes all season long.

Ron Schmidt award (Fans of the Year) The LaDoux Family - This is a new award in honor of Ron Schmidt. Ron was a huge fan of Coyote baseball and so are the LaDoux Family. The were there for us through thick and thin. 

Jason Keiffer Award (teammate of the year) Dan Kamrath - This is also a new award. We have this award in honor of our former teammate Jason Kieffer. Kief was always willing to do whatever he could for the team to help us win. And he always did it with a smile on his face. He was loved by all Coyotes and was a joy to have as a teammate and friend. Kammy was a great teammate this year. He stepped up when the team needed him and was a great teammate when his name was not in starting lineup. Kammy is always cheering on his teammates and trying to help the club win.

Coyotes History:
2008
The Coyotes played well in 2008. They were led by the pitching of Matt Ruben and Hans Heggernes. Slugger Randy Schmidt led the team with a .545 batting average. Tim Bonine and Nick Tuckner were named to the American League TCMABL All-Star team. The Yotes posted a impressive 19-5-1 record in 2008. Garrett Graves received Rookie of the Year honors and Tim Bonine won team MVP. The Yotes came up short when they lost to the Eden Prairie Ravens in the Championship at Midway stadium.

Coyotes History:
2007
The Coyotes moved to the TCMABL. They had a great season which was the best in the club's history. They were 28-5 including a big win over Meisville, who eventually went on to win the Class B state tournament. The Yotes went 20-2 in league play and won the American League Division. They lost in the American League Playoffs to TCMABL rival Eden Prairie Cardinals. Hardthrowing Andrew Swanson was the opening day stater and also won the team MVP award. Randy Schmdt lead the league in RBIs. Andrew Swanson and Matt Ruben were named to the TCMABL All-Star team.

Coyotes Unveil New Logos for 2010 Campaign and Beyond
After 7 seasons of play, the Coyotes have unveiled several new logos. These revamped logos represent a Yotes team that is charged up for a championship push in 2010! 

Coyotes History:
2006 
This was the Yotes last year in the St Paul League. The club went 11-21 and 4-14 in league play. They once again had playoff magic as they lost to the rival Rosetown A's in a game to go to state. Adam Medlicott won his second team MVP. Matt Ruben was the opening day starter. The club traveled to Solon Springs, Wisconsin for a fall tournament.

Coyotes History:
2005
The Coyotes had an off year in 2005. They went 10-21 and 3-15 in St. Paul League play. They did however have a great run in the playoffs. They were a huge underdog and upset teams like rival Highland Park and AFU. They were one victory short of going to state tourney. Kyle Balder pitched a 14 inning marathon win over AFU, with Scott Seivert hitting a HR to win it. Slugger Adam Medlicott was named MVP. Nick Tuckner was the opening day starter.

Coyotes History:
2004
The Coyotes looked to build on a solid opening season in 2003. Kyle Balder pitched on opening day. The Coyotes went 15-28 and 6-12 in a tough St Paul League. Catcher Tim Bonine was named MVP for the second season in a row. Nick Biagini was named rookie of the year. The club once again traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska for a tournament.

Coyotes History:
2003
Andy Vitcak was the opening day starter and threw out the first pitch for Yotes. The Coyotes were 14-20 their first year and 6-12 in the St Paul League. Tim Bonine was named the first ever team MVP. The Coyotes also won the Coyote Cup which was a tourney they put on at Woodridge. The club traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska for a fall tournament.