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schools 2015 VHS Spring Sports Report Equestrian - The Vernonia Equestrian Team competed in their third and final meet of the season during the weekend of April 9-12. Sheyanne Pedersen took first in Working Rancher; Jordan Brickley and Kassidy Fetch took first and second in Breakaway Roping; and the team of Jordan Brickley/Lauren Glass/Makayla McCord took first in Team Penning with the team of Kassidy Fetch/Pearl Cook/ Sheyanne Pedersen taking second. Seven team members qualified for the State meet in May and the team honored senior Makayla McCord in her final regular meet. State Qualifiers are: Jordan Brickley - Breakaway, Team Penning Jordon McCord - Alternate - Team Penning, Freestyle Fours Kassidy Fetch - Barrels, Figure 8, Breakaway, 1st Alternate - Freestyle Fours, Team Penning, 2nd Alternate - Birangle, Lauren Glass - Team Penning, 1st Alternate - Freestyle Fours Makayla McCord - Keyhole, Poles, Team Penning, 1st Alternate - Freestyle Fours Pearl Cook - 1st Alternate - Freestyle Fours, Team Penning, 2nd Alternate - Birangle Sheyanne Pedersen - Working Rancher, Breakaway, 1st Alternate - Team Penning, 2nd Alternate - Steer Daubing april16 13 and have mostly scored runs by stringing together singles. Brendyn Millikin has been getting on base and scoring runs. Brett Elliot has consistently put together multiple hit games and is driving in runs, along with Hayden Cieloha. The rest of the team is regularly getting on base. The Loggers host upcoming home double headers against Portland Lutheran on Friday, April 17 and against Faith Bible on Friday, April 24. Left to right: Lauren Glass, Jordan Brickley, Sheyanne Pedersen, Kassidy Fetch, Makayla McCord, and Pearl Cook. fielding a team in the league this year, every league match up is crucial. The Lady Loggers have upcoming non- league games against Kennedy, at home against Portland Christian on Thursday, April 23 and return to League play against Knappa at home on Tuesday, April 28. Softball - The Lady Loggers are struggling to start the season. They Payton Wolf entered Northwest League play with a Photo courtesy of Tracy Easlon. 2-6 record and then proceeded to drop three straight games to Gaston 5-8, Baseball - Coach Joe Walters young 4-7 and 8-10. With only four schools Loggers team has had mixed results Vernonia Computer Services Computer problems? We can help. Hardware testing, repair, replacement Windows Software install/upgrade Virus/spyware removal Custom systems built Housecalls Bill Langmaid (971) 998-3705 bill@rangelights.com Available by appointment Family Dining Full Breakfast Menu Burgers & Beer Prime Rib Fri & Sat 503.429.0214 Check us Out on Facebook to start their season. After going 0-3 in non-league play, the Loggers began league play by sweeping a three game series from Nestucca, then dropped three straight to Gaston. The Loggers have gotten strong pitching from Bailey Morrison. Offensively the Loggers have been making good contact, but were not hitting the ball hard early in the season Brett Elliott Photo courtesy of Tracy Easlon. Golf - Coach Laura Blacker has just two players on the golf club this season, seniors Alexis Baska and Winter Snow. Both players are beginners and pretty new to the sport; Baska played as a sophomore and Snow is also a second year player. “Golf practice has been fun,” says Blacker. “We’re just going out and playing and having a good time.” Blacker says the course at the Vernonia Golf Club has been in great shape due to the mild spring. “We’ve had wonderful weather this year with only a few rainy days - lots of sunshine and perfect conditions for playing.” Track and Field - The team has participated in several meets and invitationals, some with 5A and 6A schools. “We have a pretty good idea of where we’re at, and we’re actually in a good position to compete for a NWL championship,” said head coach Byron Brown. The boys’ team is led by seniors Dan Rice and Drew Cheney and freshman Clay Sullivan. Sullivan is leading the league in the long jump and the 110 meter high hurdles, is ranked second in the 100 meter dash and is anchoring the continued on page 17