Longtime La Crescent baseball coach Rick Boyer
La Crescent-Hokah baseball coach Rick Boyer finishes his career with a 326-143 record after 17 seasons.
Rick Boyer, center, stands with Minnesota Bees teammates, Bob Heiderscheit, left, and Arnie Degenhardt at the Roy Hobbs baseball tournament in Fort Myers, Fla., this month. The Bees won the Veteran’s (age 60 and over) 4A Division title.
Rick Boyer is in his 15th season as La Crescent High School baseball coach and has a 269-111 record.
Rick Boyer has been a pillar in Coulee Region baseball for decades before passing away on Monday. Here is a look at some of what he accomplished as a coach and player on the field.
Longtime La Crescent-Hokah High School baseball coach Rick Boyer has died.
Boyer, who was set to coach his final season in 2020 before the MSHSL canceled its spring season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was the Lancers' head coach for 17 seasons and amassed a 326-143 record. He spent the 28 previous seasons as an assistant coach.
Boyer took the Lancers to the state tournament five times, and they won the Class AA championship in 2009. They were also third in 2010 and runner-up in 2011.
Boyer was also an active member of the Coulee Region's baseball community outside of La Crescent. He played for the La Crosse 35ers during the summer months and was the La Crosse Loggers coach for two seasons.
Many people shared memories of Boyer on Twitter on Monday, including La Crescent-Hokah boys basketball coach Ryan Thibodeau.
"Our hearts are heavy, as we mourn the passing of Coach Rick Boyer!" Thibodeau tweeted. "As a 1st year head coach, May 2014, Coach Boyer was an immediate mentor to me. I'll always remember his work-ethic, character, & passion for Lancers Athletics."
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La Crescent's Tristan Johnson applies a tag to Plainview-Elgin-Millville's Spencer Suckow at first during a Three Rivers Conference game Thursday, April 23, 2015, in La Crescent.
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La Crescent's John Guholt throws to first for an out Thursday, April 23, 2015, during a Three Rivers Conference game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville in La Crescent.
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La Crescent head coach Rick Boyer.
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La Crescent's John Gurholt pitches Thursday, April 23, 2015, during a Three Rivers Conference game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville in La Crescent.
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La Crescent's John Gurholt pitches during Thursday's Three Rivers Conference game against Plainville-Elgin-Millville in La Crescent. La Crescent won 10-0. Gurholt and Connor Nelson threw no-hitters for the Lancers last week. For more photos from the game visit www.lacrossetribune.com.
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Plainview-Elgin-Millville's Greg Uecker slides safely back into first as La Crescent's Tristan Johnson brings in a late throw Thursday, April 23, 2015, during a Three Rivers Conference game in La Crescent.
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La Crescent's Austin DeBoer prepares to deliver a pitch during Thursday's Three Rivers Conference game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville in La Crescent. The Lancers won 10-0. Pitching has been a big part of La Crescent's 7-3 start.
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La Crescent head coach Rick Boyer talks with Matt Wieser on Thursday, April 23, 2015, during a Three Rivers Conference game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville in La Crescent.
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La Crescent's Connor Nelson connects with a pitch for a single during a Three Rivers Conference game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville on Thursday, April 23, 2015, in La Crescent.
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La Crescent's Connor Nelson hits a pop fly during a Three Rivers Conference game against Plainview-Elgin-Millville on Thursday, April 23, 2015, in La Crescent.
