“Reel” Story - The Final Ten
1.
Reel: Norway did a nine minute infield drill.
Real: We always did a nine minute infield drill before each game.
2.
Reel: Norway won 20 of 29 State Championships they qualified for
Real: We did win 20 State Championships, and finished runner up 5 more times.
3.
Reel: Norway had a convenience store, grocery store and barber shop.
Real: We did have a grocery and convenience store, and a barber shop, but only the
convenience store remains.
4.
Reel: Coach Van Scoyoc was a farmer and industrial arts teacher.
Real: Coach Van Scoyoc was an industrial arts teacher in a farming community.
5.
Reel: Coach Kent Stock coached volleyball at Belle Plaine, IA.
Real: Coach Kent Stock coached volleyball at Belle Plaine, IA.
6.
Reel: The newspaper reporter was rather obnoxious.
Real: The newspaper reporter was a great guy.
7.
Reel: Coach Jim Van Scoyoc quit before the last season to coach with the Detroit Tigers.
Real: Coach Van Scoyoc did quite before the last season to coach with the Detroit Tigers.
8.
Reel: A little girl sang the Star Spangled Banner at the last Championship game.
Real: The Star Spangled Banner was sung by a high school student, however, there was a
little girl from Norway who sang the Star Spangled Banner at Norway home games.
9.
Reel: The Norway players received a welcome home, riding on a fire truck.
Real: Norway players always received a fire truck ride after a championship.
10.
Reel: Norway High School sent 15 players to the Minor Leagues and 3 to the Majors.
Real: The town of Norway claims 17 Minor Leaguers and 4 Major Leaguer.
The Final Ten - Real Stories