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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 Outlaws prepare for baseball season By Rongi Yost Correspondent The Outlaws are hard at work preparing for the season ahead. Sisters graduated sev- eral seniors, but they return a core of players who have played together since Little League. Connor Lake is the lone senior who returns to the var- sity squad, and saw only mini- mal time on varsity last year. Lake will play at first base for the Outlaws, and will also see some time on the mound. “Connor has real power at the bat,” said Coach Steve Hodges. “He showed signs last year of being a potential power hitter, but I haven’t seen him hit yet this season due to basketball just coming to a close.” Two juniors return for another year — Alec Gannon and Ryan Funk. Gannon, an all-leaguer from last year, will be a versa- tile player for the Outlaws this year. He’s a left-handed hit- ter and will most likely hit at the No. 1 or No. 2 spot. Alec started as a freshman, has been in playoff situations, and will bring with him over 50 games of varsity experience. Alec will play in the infield at both shortstop and second base, and will be in the pitching rotation. Funk is a returning first- team all-league catcher, and will start at that position again this year. Ryan has also been on the varsity squad since he was a freshman, and will be the foundation of the team this season. He hits for power and average and will drive in runs for the Outlaws. Ryan will also see some time on the mound. Juniors Jake Larson, Jona- than Bertagna, Hayden Par- sons, Ryan Cook, and Will Werts all made appearances on the varsity squad last year, but will start for the Outlaws this year. Larson will play in the out- field, and will see a lot of time in centerfield due to his speed. Hodges noted that Jake is a smart player, understands the game, and will bring quick- ness and speed on the base pass. Bertagna is a versatile player and will see time at first base, outfield, and also as pitcher. Parsons will play at second base and also have a spot role as pitcher. Hayden is a very good bunter and fielder, and has very sure hands. Werts will see time in the outfield. Cook will play third base, outfield, and also pitch. Hodges said, “Ryan has proven he’s a good contact hitter. He had some key hits for us last year, and coming up from JV to varsity shouldn’t be a hard jump for him.” Sophomore Zach Morgan returns as a first-team all- leaguer and a first-team all- state pitcher. Zach was a pow- erful pitcher for the Outlaws as a freshman and will start at that position again this year. He can pitch to specific loca- tions, and he’s developed his off-speed pitch, which really throws off the batters. “We’re looking for Zach to build on his experience he got as a freshman,” said Hodges. “It was exciting to see his con- fidence grow as the year went along, and it was because of the success he was having.” It was exciting to see his confidence grow as the year went along, and it was because of the success he was having. — steve hodges Four sophomores will also join the varsity squad: T.J. Lawrence, Taylor Scholl, Jake Stevens and Christopher Luz. Lawrence will help the Outlaws with the catching duties, and will possibly see time in the outfield. Hodges noted that T.J. will gain valu- able experience as he trains and works with Funk, and looks for him to continue to improve throughout the year. Scholl will see time in the outfield, at pitcher, and pos- sibly first base. Stevens will see time in the outfield. Jake Starts Friday Fri., March 25 – Thurs., March 31 s ter ed Sis Own ly mi Fa Come taste why our breakfasts are the best in town... • Everything from scratch • Biscuits ma.e .aily • 9almon an. pork smoke. on site • 9ourcing from local farmers • Healthy, .elicious, aff or.able • Prou.ly sponsoring 9isters Trails Alliance Dinner, April 8 Mar. 23 / Wed. / 8 PM Hot Buttered Rum with Front Country w A sound that is tough to describe and easy to love, and it has found its way to the most prestigious pop, , folk, and bluegrass stages in the country y April 2 / Sat. / 8 PM Fri-Sat 1:00, 4:15, 7:30 Sun 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 Mon-Thurs 3:30, 6:30 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (PG-13) Poor Man’s Whiskey Fri-Sat 2:45, 5:15, 7:45 Sun 2:00, 4:15, 6:30 Mon-Thurs 4:00, 6:15 April 30 / Sat. / 8 PM Miracles From Heaven (PG) Bringing the energy and electric intensity of Pink Floyd ele to an intimate theater setting. Fri-Sat 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 Sun 1:30, 3:45, 6:15 Mon-Thurs 3:45, 6:00 May 17 / Tues. / 7 PM Zootopia (PG) Fusion of bluegrass/old-time, Southern rock, and old-school jam in a high-energy live show Pigs on The Wing Sean Watkins with special guest Coyote Willow Singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) bolsters an acoustic lineup with a rock rhythm section. PUB OPENS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS Breakfast & Lunch We.-9un 8-3 BelfryEvents.com 541.549.2699 541-815-9122 403 E. Hoo. Ave. Batman vs. Superman (PG-13) Call for Details Fri-Sat 1:45, 4:00, 6:30 Sun 1:30, 3:45, 6:00 Mon-Thurs 3:45, 6:00 Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late for or call WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 is one of the fastest players on the team, and will bring his quickness to the game. “Jake shows a lot of prom- ise and has a lot of tools,” said Hodges. “When those tools get refined we’ll see great improvement.” Luz will play middle infield, and see time at both shortstop and second base. “Christopher brings quick- ness, a good arm, and is a good contact hitter,” stated Hodges. “He loves the game, has good baseball instincts, and I think this year will be a break-out year for him.” Hodges is excited to have several left-handed hitters; Gannon, Bertagna, and Werts. “Left-handed hitters have a big advantage,” said Hodges. “Most pitches come from the right side, so the left-handed hitters see the ball better, and the curve ball comes into their swing, rather than away.” “We have a lot of guys who are going to have to fulfill the role as pitcher, since a lot of guys that pitched for us either graduated or moved away,” added Hodges. We have a lot of guys who are going to have to fulfill the role as pitcher, since a lot of guys that pitched for us either graduated or moved away. — steve hodges The Outlaws’ first appear- ance this year was in Scotts- dale, Arizona, at the Chandler Prep Tournament, which was held March 17-19. Entertainment/Arts/Events Wed.~Mar. 23 The Belfry Live Music with Hot Buttered Rum & Front Country 8 to 11:30 p.m. $16 online at bendticket.com or $20 at the door. For more info go to belfryevents.com. Thursday~Mar. 24 Sisters Fire Hall Sisters Trails Alliance Speaker Series 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) STA presents Marc Thalacker, manager of the Three Sisters Irrigation District. Free to the public, with refreshments. For more information call 541-719- 8822 or go to sisterstrails.org. Friday~Mar. 25 Cork Cellars Live Music with Jim Cornelius & Mike Biggers 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellars.com. Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Many Sisters galleries and shops have extended hours for the stroll, some with live entertainment & refreshments! Black Butte Ranch Doggie Dash Fun Run/Walk 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. event. at the Lakeside Activities Center. ~2 miles. $5 entry goes to Three Rivers Humane Society. Followed by a Doggie Talent Show! Register online at blackbutteranch.com. Sunday~Mar. 27 Creekside Park Annual Easter Egg Hunt 12:40 p.m. for age group divisions (for ages infant to 11). The hunt starts at 1 p.m. Presented by the Sisters-Camp Sherman & Cloverdale fi re departments. Limited parking; arrive early! For info call 541-549-0771. Black Butte Ranch Annual Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. At the Sports Field. With the Easter Bunny! For more information call 541-595-1252. Friday~April 1 Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Tommy Hogan 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The guitarist extraordinaire will be performing for the big 5th anniversary party! Never a cover! Info: 541-549-6114 or Saturday~Mar. 26 go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music Paulina Springs Books with Doc Ryan 7 to 9 p.m. Author Reading & No cover! For additional Slideshow with Ellen Bishop information call 541-549-2675 6 p.m. Ellen shares “Living or go to corkcellars.com. with Thunder: Exploring the Geologic Past, Present, and Saturday~April 2 Future of the Pacifi c Northwest The Belfry Live Music with Landscape.” Refreshments Poor Man’s Whiskey 8 to served. $5 admission 11:30 p.m. Bluegrass/old-time refunded upon purchase of Southern rock! $17 online at the featured book. 541-549- bendticket.com or $20 at the 0866 or paulinasprings.com. door. Info: belfryevents.com. Caldera Arts Center Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Open Studio at Blue Lake 1 to 3 p.m. Free to the public. Music with The Weekenders Meet the Artists in Residence! 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. for the big 5th anniversary party, with For additional information go specials starting at 11 a.m.! online to calderaarts.org or Never a cover! 541-549-6114 call 541-595-09 541-595-0956. or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Deadline to submit items is 5 p.m. Fridays. Email teresa@nuggetnews.com
