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JUNE 19, 2015, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A13 Fireworks, Father’s Day mark return of Volcanoes baseball Ulrey headed to George Fox Bruins’ pitching circle On Friday, June 19, the Vol- canoes after-game celebration will feature the Fantastic Fire- works Show presented by PT Northwest. The game Saturday, June 20, will showcase a variety of promotions. It’s Awesome 3000 Night, when all kids wearing their 2015 Awesome 3000 T-Shirt will be admit- ted free of charge and be allowed to meet players on the fi eld before the game. A d d i t i o n a l l y, fans that arrive early will receive a gate give- away of either a 2015 Volcanoes magnet schedule or a San Fran- cisco Giants lapel pin while supplies last. It will also mark the fi rst of four San Francisco Giants Saturdays at the ballpark. On Sunday, June 21, marks By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Megan Ulrey, McNary High School’s recently- graduated softball pitcher, is headed to George Fox Uni- versity to continue her career in the circle next spring. “I’m nervous to be the freshman again, I’m not ex- pecting too much. I will work hard and see where I can take it,” Ulrey said. She can take some con- solation in that she won’t be the only Celtic alumna becoming a Bruin this fall. Teammate Kimi Ito is also headed to the school and the softball team. Ulrey had pitched for the Celtics since her freshman year and went 10-4 as a se- nior with more than 90 in- nings pitched. Her ERA was 3.24 and she struck out 67 batters. She was a fi rst-team all-league selection this year and an all-state honorable mention. As much as she was a backbone for the team on the fi eld, Head Coach Kevin Wise said she was equally important off the fi eld. “She’s happy almost all the time and has a contagious laugh. She’s always positive. Even when it’s a bad game, Megan fi nds something we did well,” Wise said. “She’s a nice, humble kid who has developed into a leader.” Wise coached Ulrey for three of her four years as a Celtic and said he’s seen her Volcanoes’ Stadium annual Father’s Day celebration. Start the day with a special Father’s Day breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the Volcanoes Stadium Lava Lodge. Attendees can play catch with their dad on the fi eld, and see his picture on the video board during break- fast. Email your photos to jwalker@volcanoes- baseball.com. First pitch is set for 5: 05 p.m. The fi nal game of the homestand on Monday, June 22 is Youth Sports N i g h t featuring a pre- game Fallen Coach Ceremony honoring local youth sports community leader Pancho Tav- era Jr. Youth teams that come to the ballpark in uniform will get a chance to come on the fi eld before the game. REGISTER YOUR CAR tenth annual Knights of Columbus Car Show SATURDAY, JULY 18 10AM TO 2PM ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 5310 River Road N, Keizer (Across from Quality Suites) PRIZES TO BE AWARDED IN MORE THAN 20 CATEGORIES REGISTRATION IS JUST $20! Call Bob Th omas at 503-390-1972 or email bobsabtp@aol.com Proceeds benefi t Father Taaff e Homes (For young teens and their babies) crossword CAMPS, continued from Page A12 skills, serving techniques, of- fensive and defensive systems and basic rules. Advanced camp includes instruction in overhand skills, passing posture, blocking techniques, serving strate- she was 8 years old – and has high expectations for her college career. “Megan is a pitcher who has had very bright spots in her career. I have seen her mature greatly over the last year or so, and I am excited to see what she can do for us,” Hollen said. Ulrey said her familiarity with the program was an- other bonus. “I’ve been around the pro- gram for a while and when Jessica got the head coaching position that was good. Ev- erything about it just seemed to work,” Ulrey said. Lady Celts named Oregon all-state KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald McNary High School alumna Megan Ulrey will pitch at George Fox University next spring. grow from a thrower into a pitcher. “She knows what she needs to do and can be ana- lytical about it,” he said. As far as why she chose George Fox, Ulrey said it was a mix of academics and ath- letics. “I visited the campus and loved it. I want to go into nursing and I’ve heard it’s hard to be in that type of program and play in a sport at other schools, but this was the best fi t,” she said. Bruin Head Coach Jessica Hollen has known Ulrey for many years – she has been Ulrey’s pitching coach since gies, offensive and defensive systems, multiplayer training and drills, and tryout prepa- ration. Registration forms are available at the McNary main offi ce. McNary soccer camp The McNary High School soccer program is offering camps for girls and boys in all grades this summer. Kindergarten through sixth grade camp is Aug. 3 through 6 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Camp for students in grades seven through 12 will be Aug. 10-13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost for all camps is $50 and includes a T-shirt. Registration forms are available at the McNary main offi ce, 595 Chemawa Road N.. Four Lady Celt softball players were recently honored as All-State players. McNary High School ju- nior Kinsey McNaught was named to the fi rst team as an outfi elder. Catcher Kiana Vil- larreal was named to the sec- ond team all-state. Kimi Ito was a named to the second team as an outfi elder. Senior Megan Ulrey was an honor- able mention as pitcher. FOLLOW THE KEIZERTIMES ON: