January 10, 2025

Shantz honored

Longtime umpire Steve Shantz of Greenfield, left, teacher and coach in Creston, receives the Southwest District Umpire of the Year award from Mike Botts, chairman of the Umpire Committee of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. The award was presented at the coaches association clinic and banquet Saturday in Cedar Rapids. (Contributed photo)

Longtime umpire Steve Shantz of Greenfield, left, teacher and coach in Creston, receives the Southwest District Umpire of the Year award from Mike Botts, chairman of the Umpire Committee of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.

The award was presented at the coaches association clinic and banquet Saturday in Cedar Rapids.