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Hissa: Armed and dangerous: Telegram Player of the Year struck out 91 batters in 58 innings.

Superior Telegram (Superior, WI)

| July 03, 2009 | COPYRIGHT 2009 Superior Telegram. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Emily Kram

Jul. 3--Donnie Hissa is an imposing figure on the mound. At 6 feet, 7 inches, the Northwestern High School junior towers over most of the batters he faces. He also seems to be a head and shoulders about the rest when it comes to talent. "Donnie can become a dominant pitcher in northern Wisconsin and possibly in the state," said Steve Lahti, head coach of the Tigers. For the season, Hissa went 5-2 on the hill -- a very respectable record. But have no doubt, those two losses still gnaw at the pitcher. Whether in the classroom or on the field, losing has never been acceptable to Hissa. Even when doing something as simple as playing a friendly game during gym, the junior admits he hates to …

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