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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (April 7, 2016)
12 schools april7 2016 VHS Spring Sports Report Softball – The Lady Loggers are off to a very good start to this new season and should be one of the favorites to win Special District 1. Sara Smith Vernonia started off the season going 2-1 at the Seaside Tournament, falling to Astoria 10-8 before beating Warrenton/Jewell 14-1 and Woodburn 15-5. The Lady Loggers kicked off league play by demolishing Nestucca in three games, 26-4, 32-0 and 31-1 and also beat Colton 16-6 in a non league match up and then beat Delphian 26-0 in a league game on Tuesday, April 5. The Lady Loggers are loaded with talent and experience this season with seniors Kassidy Fetch, Paige Smith and Sara Smith, leading the way. Fetch, an All State selection last year, will handle most of the pitching duties. Sara Smith, also an All State selection last year, is playing with a serious knee injury, but is playing first base and still hitting the ball well; she already has several home runs this season. Junior Payton Wolf is also carrying a big bat for the Loggers and helps anchor the infield at second base. Sophomore Allegra Poetter, another All State pick from last year will play at third base and also do some catching and is another big bat in the lineup. Freshman Joyce Everett will do some pitching and will play wherever needed in the field. Junior Cassidy Whitton and Pearl Cook will also play important roles. The Lady Loggers have upcoming home games against Neah-Kah-Nie on April 12 and a double header against Gaston on Friday, April 22. Baseball – The Loggers look like they might put together a good season this year. With a 6-1 record to start the season, the Loggers look like they could battle Knappa for the Special District 1 title this year. Owned and Operated by Don & Kim Wallace DON WALLACE, PLS Professional Land Surveying 1224 E. Alder St. Vernonia, OR 97064 Phone: 503-429-6115 FAX: 1-866-297-1402 Email: DWallace_KLS@msn.com CORPORATE MEMBER Brett Elliot The Loggers defeated Portland Christian 18-2 and Colton 9-2 in non league games before losing to Wahkiakum 11-3. The Loggers then reeled off three straight wins over Nestucca, 6-4, 8-2, and 14-7 to start league play and beat Delphian 17-0. Bailey Morrison, Brett Elliot, Brenden Mulikan and Hayden Ceiloha make up the pitching rotation and have been sharing the duties. Morrison and Elliot combined for a one hitter against Portland Christian, and against Nestucca Morrison pitched a combined nine innings giving up 7 hits, 5 runs, and striking out 10, while Mullikan pitched 4 strong no hit innings and gave up just one run. Mullikan will play second base and Cieloha will play short stop and anchor the infield, along with Cody Nelson at third. Gavin Everett will handle the catching duties and Blade Ware will play center field. continued on page 13 Absolute MARBLE QUALITY FABRICATION & INSTALLATION MARBLE GRANITE TRAVERTINE FREE ESTIMATES Kitchen Countertops Fireplace & Furniture Tubs & Vanities MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO., INC Free Estimates Specializing in Private Timber V ernonia C hristian C hurch Everyone is welcome in our vibrant & active community! Sunday Worship Service 503-429-1470 cell 503.789.1268 fax 503.429.0252 11:00 am Pastor Sam Hough 410 North St. Vernonia mplogging@frontier.com 1984 mist drive, po box 321 vernonia, or 97064 CCB#204480 Phone 503-429-2617 AbsoluteMarble@frontier.com • Youth and Adult Sunday School • Evening Youth Groups 4th-6th Grade Junior & Senior High • Home Study Groups • Outdoor Ministry Christian Bow Hunters of America Annual Sportsman’s Banquet office@VernoniaChristianChurch.org 503-429-6522
