THE GAMES Emotions carry Loggers to win (2009/01/08)
The La Crosse Loggers didn’t get a chance to throw a pennant party, but they sure had a good time, on and off the field, in the final regular-season game of the season Monday in front of 4,083 onlookers, the season’s largest crowd, at Copeland Park.

FEATURES Melton named MVP (2009/01/08)
La Crosse Loggers first baseman Derek Melton, who suffered spinal injuries in a swimming accident Aug. 3, was named the team’s 2008 Most Valuable Player during Monday’s season-ending game against Wisconsin at Copeland Park.


NOTEBOOK Report: Melton recovering after surgery (2009/01/08)
La Crosse Loggers All-Star first baseman Derek Melton was