MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Samantha Schrantz and Sam Staley 2019 Nick Adenhart Scholarship Winners

Published on June 30, 2019 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Kernels Foundation are pleased to announce Samantha Schrantz and Sam Staley as the winners of the 2019 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarships. They were recognized in an on-field ceremony before the Kernels game with Kane County on Sunday, June 30th.

Samantha Schrantz graduated from Lisbon High School and plans on attending the University of Iowa to study Film/Cinema and English. Sam Staley graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School and plants on attending Central College to study Engineering. Both winners are members of the National Honor Society at their respective high schools.

Nick Adenhart was a bright young pitcher who played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2006 and was a rising star in the Los Angeles Angels organization. Only hours after Nick's 2009 season debut on the mound for the Angels, a drunk driver tragically killed him on April 9, 2009 at age 22.

Nick's family continues to honor him with the awarding of two $1,000 scholarships in his memory. The Kernels Foundation is privileged to administer the scholarships on behalf of Nick's family.

The Kernels wrap up a seven-game home stand on Monday, July 1st at 12:05 PM with the gates opening at 11:00 AM. They are on the road at Burlington for two game and then return home for the July 4th holiday to host the Bees in a two-game series.

Chris Kleinhans-Schulz and Morgan Hawk bring you all of the play-by-play on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com. Fans may also stream all 70 Kernels home game and selected road games via a MiLB.TV subscription. Visit MiLB.TV for subscription information.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

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