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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 12, 2015 13A Polk County Sports Rolling on the River Top left: One of the entrants relaxes while in the water during the Great Willamette River Raft Race on Saturday morning. Competitors took part in the 11.5-mile route from Independence to West Salem. Top right: One of the participants gets ready to start the river raft race on Saturday morning in Independence. Bottom left: A group begins preparation before the Great Willamette River Raft Race on Saturday. Bottom right: One of the many river rafts awaits the be- ginning of the Great Willamette River Raft Race on Satur- day. The Great Willamette River Raft Race is an annual tradi- tion. Proceeds from the event benefit the Networking ex- change Club of Salem/Keizer. Homebuilt rafts, inner tubes, canoes and kayaks took part in the event. For more information: www.exchangeclubsofsalemor.- org/greatwillametteraftrace/. TRACIE RABAGO/for the Itemizer-Observer AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Dirtbags fall short at state tournament Itemizer-Observer staff report SALEM — The Demarini Dirtbags fell short in their quest for an American Le- gion state title, losing to Eu- gene 6-5 in 12 innings on Aug. 2 in a semifinals matchup. The Dirtbags led 5-4 with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning, when Chal- lengers third baseman Mar- cus Lydon hit a two-run sin- gle for the walk-off win. “It was one of the greatest games,” Dallas High coach Scot McDonald said. “Guys were doing great things of- fensively and had good de- fense behind it to shut it down. Everyone was fo- cused knowing the winner was going to the champi- onship (game).” The Dirtbags advanced to the state tournament’s final day after going 3-1, defeat- ing the Northwest Star Acad- e m y K n i g h t s, Wi t h n e l l Dodgers and Portland Bar- bers and losing to eventual champion Medford. “We created this program and this team for these types of circumstances,” McDon- ald said. “We want the kids to get to play and compete at high levels. It’s more of an all-star type concept. There’s a lot more pressure to per- form and they learn how to play with that pressure, which is huge.” With the Dirtbags’ sea- son coming to a close and a new school year rapidly approaching, for many of t h e Dra g o n s’ b a s e b a l l players, their attention will turn toward new sports — a fact that McDonald said can help strengthen the squad. “Whatever you do, just go compete,” McDonald said. “Learn how to play with pressure, compete and be- come more athletic. … Real- ly work on getting bigger, faster and stronger.” The Dirtbags may have fallen just short of their ulti- mate goal of a state title, but McDonald said that his team is already chomping at the bit. “The kids are excited about wanting to have the opportunity to do some- thing (great) next year,” Mc- Donald said. “It’s good to see they’re excited.” Splash: Dressel eyeing state Tourney: Rue hopes for 50 Continued from Page 12A Dressel’s fastest time in the 50 freestyle is 30.93 seconds, but Dressel is confident he can achieve his dream. “I like the practices,” Dres- sel said. “Coach Mark (Maxwell) really pushes us and he makes us better every time we start a new practice.” Dressel’s willingness to work and his desire to im- prove his times across the board has made Dressel one of the easiest kids to coach, Maxwell said. Go For A Swim • The Blue Dolphins Swim Team is a non-profit competitive youth squad. • For more information: Mark Maxwell, family- maxwell4@yahoo.com. LUKAS EGGEN/Itemizer-Observer Isaiah Dressel trains during a swim practice. “Isaiah is a great worker,” Maxwell said. “He’s show- ing leadership as he is growing up and is the type of kid the community can rally behind.” Although swimming can have challenges, Dressel is more than excited for the chance to face them. “Practices are really hard,” Dressel said. “I feel like swimming is a lot harder than other sports, but I just really enjoy it.” As Dressel hopes to earn a state berth, he’s also learned not to get caught up in com- paring himself. “I’m just trying to beat my own time,” Dressel said. “I’m not focusing on other peo- ple and trying to beat them. I’m focused on what I’m doing.” SCOREBOARD CLUB SWIMMING BLUE DOLPHINS Seahorse Invitational Newport July 31-Aug. 2 Results (BDST finishers) GIRLS 500 freestyle (11-12) — 10, Made- line Altenburg, 7:45.61; 12, Savannah King, 7:54.73. 500 freestyle (13-14) — 4, Isabel Diaz, 7:04.67. 1,650 freestyle (15 and over) — 1, Emily Beasley, 27:32.74. 100 individual medley (10 and under) — 9, Jaden Irwin, 1:30.74; 19, Lonny Stork, 1:36.87; 23, Sydney Alamein, 1:43.28. 100 individual med- ley (13-14) — 5, Isabel Diaz, 1:29.14. 200 individual medley (9-10) — 8, Kaitlyn Landis, 3:48.01. 200 individual medley (11-12) — 22, Savannah King, 3:28.53. 200 individual medley (15 and over) — 20, Emily Beasley, 3:24.59. 50 breaststroke (9-10) — 17, Jaden Irwin, 50.76; 20, Lonny Stork, 52.29. 100 breaststroke (9-10) — 10, Sydney Alamein, 1:53.61; 12, Kaitlyn Landis, 2:06.73; 13, Madison Hanson, 2:15.16. 100 breaststroke (11-12) — 21, Savan- nah King, 1:47.23; 24, Madeline Al- tenburg, 2:00.30. 100 breaststroke (13- 14) — 22, Isabel Diaz, 1:40.56. 100 breaststroke (15 and over) — 19, Emily Beasley, 1:50.86. 25 freestyle (8 and under) — 24, Emma Irwin, 31.51. 50 freestyle (9-10) — 11, Jaden Irwin, 35.88; 21, Lonny Stork, 38.31; 31, Kaitlyn Landis, 42.65; 35, Sydney Alamein, 44.85; 39, Madison Hanson, 48.33. 50 freestyle (11-12) — 36, Savannah King, 36.63; 39, Madison Altenburg, 37.13. 50 freestyle (13-14) — 21, Isabel Diaz, 34.13; 27, Rhylee Pendley, 42.6.3. 50 freestyle (15 and over) — 23, Emily Beasley, 40.48. 50 butterfly (9-10) — 16, Lonny Stork, 43.89; 40, Madison Han- son, 1:06.32. 50 butterfly (13-14) — 8, Isabel Diaz, 42.36; 9, Rhylee Pendley, 57.89. 1000 butterfly (9-10) — 5, Kait- lyn Landis, 1:55.17. 100 butterfly (11- 12) — 21, Madison Altenburg, 1:49.58; 22, Savannah King, 1:51.87. 50 butterfly (15 and over) — 16, Emily Beasley, 1:40.88. 25 backstroke (8 and under) — 22, Emma Irwin, 35.27. 50 back- stroke (9-10) — 14, Jaden Irwin, 43.61; 17, Lonny Stork, 45.31; 29, Kaitlyn Lan- dis, 52.69; 40, Madison Hanson, 1:02.16. 50 backstroke (13-14) — 3, Isabel Diaz, 39.26. 100 backstroke (11-12) — 23, Savannah King, 1:40.96. 100 back- stroke (15 and over) — 19, Emily Beasley, 1:38.28. 100 freestyle (9-10) — 11, Jaden Irwin, 1:18.27; 18, Lonny Stork, 1:24.45; 32, Kaitlyn Landis, 1:33.72; 43, Madison Hanson, 1:52.32. 100 freestyle (11-12) — 36, Madison Altenburg, 1:23.77; 37, Savannah King, 1:23.79. 100 freestyle (13-14) — 20, Isabel Diaz, 1:14.91; 23, Rhylee Pendley, 1:38.22. 100 freestyle (15 and over) — 18, Emily Beasley, 1:26.22. BOYS 200 freestyle (11-12) — 11, David Beasley, 3:14.97. 100 individual med- ley (13-14) — 2, Gabe Applegate, 1:22.72. 50 freestyle (9-10) — 25, Kason Utz, 1:04.65. 50 freestyle (11- 12) — 23, David Beasley, 39.01. 50 freestyle (13-14) — 12, Gabe Apple- gate, 30.53. 100 butterfly (13-14) — 8, Gabe Applegate, 1:25.71. 50 back- stroke (9-10) — 20, Kason Utz, 1:16.76. 50 backstroke (11-12) — 13, David Beasley, 49.77. 100 backstroke (11- 12) — 13, David Beasley, 1:47.06. 100 backstroke (13-14) — 12, Gabe Apple- gate, 1:28.02. 100 freestyle (11-12) — 16, David Beasley, 1:27.03. 100 freestyle (13-14) — 14, Gabe Apple- gate, 1:13.29. CLUB GOLF CROSS CREEK GOLF COURSE CROSS CREEK MEN’S CLUB Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 8-9 Results Club Championship Tournament Low gross: Flight A - 1, Bill Karjala, 156. Flight B - 1, Brian Halin, 173. Low net: Flight A - 1, Lee Taylor, 141; 2, Bob McCleery, 142. Flight B - 1, Jack Duncan, 146; 2, Bob Sprinkle, 147. Tuesday, Aug. 4 Results Three Man Best Ball Low gross: 1 (tie), Lee Taylor-Dennis Bergman-Henry Suderman and Mike Largent-Dave Watson-Darrel Smedstad, 35. Low net: 1, Greg Fisher-Dave Day- Warren Richards, 28; 2, Bob Sprinkle-Rich Dominik-Eldon Rivers, 29; 3 (tie), Larry Burger-Jim Cain-Dave Voves, Brian Halin- Lynn Hurt-David Karr and Rocky Kygar- Bob Bennett-Bob Mason, 30. RODEO HELL ON HOOVES Rodeo Thursday, Aug. 6 Results Bareback —1, Kyle Bounds; 2, Zakk Earp; 3, Orrin Ouska. Saddle Bronc —1, Bryan Matiinat; 2, Tucker Hill; 3, Kade McLean. Bull Riding —1, Allen Helmuth; 2, Bryan Carter; 3, Charlie Scolari. Barrel Racing —1, Jessica McMa- hon; 2, Darcie Himmelspach; 3, Karman Lawless; 4, Jennifer Jenkinson. Continued from Page 12A Rue’s objective with Sun- day’s tournament is, in part, to boost the reputa- tion of the course for peo- ple who wouldn’t normally travel to Independence. He’s expecting more than 50 people to compete and will add three temporary holes to make it an 18-hole course. The event, hosted by Mecanico, is sanctioned, therefore offering cash prizes to players. This year, the Summer Fling will be two rounds of 18 both played on Sunday. Rue said he wants to expand it in the future. “Capital City Disc Golf and the city of Independ- ence are interested in mak- ing this an annual thing,” Rue said. “I’m hoping to ex- pand it to three rounds (over two days) and having camping available in the park to make it a real event.” Shawn Irvine, Indepen- dence’s community devel- opment director, said he’s seen quite a few people using the course and would like to see the tournament build on that. “It’s just another fun thing to do in Independ- ence,” Irvine said. “These kinds of things, it seems small, but it’s going to bring people in from out of town, and that is what we are looking to have happen.” SPORTS BRIEFS WOU lands Oregon State transfer MONMOUTH — Western Oregon’s men’s basketball team landed former Oregon State player Alex Roth on Aug. 4. Roth, a 6-foot-4 guard, walked on as a freshman for the Beavers during the 2013-14 season. He missed the 2014-15 cam- paign due to injury. Roth is a 2013 graduate from West Salem High School. Roth will have all four years of eligibility remaining with the Wolves. "Alex is an outstanding addition," Wolves coach Jim Shaw said. "He is an excellent student and a talented player who is an extremely versatile scorer and deceptive athlete. I am excited about adding him to our program. Recruiting quality student athletes from Polk County is very important, and Alex represents everything we are looking for in a student athlete."