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Sports THE CLACKAMAS PRINT May 10,1989 Page 7 Madigan, Helvig key offense by Staci Beard Staff Writer Two of the hottest players in the league right now happen to be friends who have been playing softball together since they were ten years old. Offensively, both standout in their game. Dionne Madigan leads the team and is second in the league with a batting average of .403, while LeAnna Helvig follows with a strong .362. Madigan is one and two in RBIs with the team. They first met at the age of ten on a summer softball team. They played every summer together for six years. In high school they went their separate ways, Madigan to Rey nolds and Helvig to Gresham. They met up once again on the same team when they came to Clacka mas Community College last year. “It was nice to know some body because we didn’t know anyone else. So we stuck together,” explained Helvig. Both have a real love of soft-, ball, but for slightly different rea sons. “I enjoy the competition and excitement of it,” Madigan laughs, “and the glory of it” “I enjoy the competition too, but I like' the meeting of new people and the good physical workout that I get from it also,” stated Helvig. Each of them have confi dence in their abilities and help the team both offensively and defensively. They also contrib ute other things that don’t have stats and can’t be backed up with hard facts. Coach Paul Fiskum could only come up with positive things to say about each of them. “Helvig is strong in all phases of the game. She is tough defensively and never Has a bad day. It comes from her always being ready to play and prac tice. Her attitude is just out standing. “Madigan was our outstand ing defensive player last year and is still aggressive on defense, but her batting has been so pro ductive. She has been a great clutch hitter this season. Nei ther of these players have weak nesses,” asserted Fiskum. Although Fiskum feels they have no weaknesses, both players have a couple things they would like to work on. “Offensively rd like to be fester on the bases. On defense, I want to have a more controlled throw,” explained Madigan. “I want to work on my speed both on the base paths and in the outfield,” stated Helvig. Madigan would , like to take her softball skills and continue them at a four-year university. Helvig has somethings she would like a coach to know about Madi gan. “She is dependable both in games and in practice. She puts an all-out effort into everything-even in practice. Madigan is just an all around good player with a great attitude,” stated Helvig. Both echo each other- when asked about what they would like to see the team accomplish. “We are such a team we don’t have a couple of people who just stand out. It would be great if we would win the NWAACC cham pionship,” stated Madigan and Helvig collectively. 18-3 record tops in the league by Staci Beard Staff Writer Three victories out of four games for the Clackamas softball team have helped them raise their I' league leading record to 18-3. Friday’s double-header against second place Highline showed two sides of the Cougar team. The first game showed profi- cient bats and strong pitching. Clackamas converted eight hits into five runs. Kristi Northcutt and LeAnna Helvig lead the way with two hits each. Yvonne Johnson led the de- ■ fense with a one hit shut-out of ■ the Highline team. When it came time for the ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ second game the offense slid over to Highline. They took four hits and turned them into a 6-0 victory. The Highline defense made a strong showing. They played error free as they kept Clacka mas from scoring on the three hits that the Cougars produced. Saturday the Cougars bounced back to take two games against Gray’s Harbor. Both pitchers had strong days and were backed up with strong bats. Johnson allowed only one hit in another shutout to bring her record to 12-2. Heather McCorkle allowed four hits, none of them earned, to raise her record to 9-3. On offense the Cougars came, to the game ready to hit. In two games they produced 11 runs on 18 hits. Ann Kerr was perfect for the whole day going three for three. Helvig and Patty Abell each contributed three hits to the hit ting barrage. Molly Bremmer lead the group with four hits. The game was not without the big hits. In the first game in the fourth inning Abell hit her second home run. Helvig, who was next up, was not to be outdone and smacked her second home run of the year. The Cougars* next big game will be on the road Friday against Green River. photo by Jillian Porter Leanna Helvig and Dionne Madigan are two key Ingredients that could help the Cougars win a NWAACC championship this year. 'Dongs R Us' ready to collide with'The Untouchables' Thursday What started out as a four team battle in intramural softball has quickly turned into a three team affair. So far, the only game to have actually have been played is the contest between "The Untouch ables" and the "No Names." The game was played Thurs day, May 4. Things got off to a good start in the first inning for the "Untouchables", as they scored to take a 1-0 lead. They held a 4- 2 lead into the third, but the "No Names" exploded for seven unaswered runs to win 11-4. Acting "Untouchable" Coach Mark Borrelli thought his team played well, but gave the game away. "We commited at least eight errors. Basically everyone played well; it was just a matter of not making the routine play that killed us," said Borrelli. The "No Names* will be the number one seed in the playoff bracket and will have a bye to the championship game. "Dongs ’R’ Us" will face the "Untouchables" this Thursday at 12:30 p.m., with the winner going on to play the "No Names" May 16 for the cham pionship. EUROPE, ASIA, THE USA: YOU GET TO CHOOSE WHERE YOU'LL SERVE. We guarantee it! Cougars drop two at Mt. Hood I by Mark A. Borrelli I Sports Editor Despite strong, pitching, thè I Clackamas Cougars dropped a pair I of league games at Mt; Hood last I Saturday. Katsuya Suzuki started the first I game and turned in a very fine I performance. Suzuki scattered 4 I runs, but was out-dueled by his I Mt. Hood counterpart as Saint I pitchers limited the Cougars to I four hits and no runs to win 4-0. “Suzuki threw very well. Mt I Hood pitchers just had a very fine ■ performance against us,” said I Coach Paul Roeder. The next contest saw regular II shortstop Doug Manley get the I call to start “Manley is a junk ball pitcher and Mt. Hood is a fast ball hitting team. It made sense to pitch him because we don’t have anyone who can throw the ball by them,” said Roeder. Manley turned in a solid pitch ing performance, but wasn’t backed up with much defense; his team committed seven errors behind him. Mt. Hood scored 13 runs off of only six hits. The Cougars brought their bats to this game, as Dino Fiarito donged a third in ning grand slam to give him four dingers for the year. Kevin Kmetic tuned up his home run trot with a two run shot in the fourth inning to account for the last two Cougar runs. “We lost the first game, but gave away the second game with dropped fly balls and errors. They scored 13 runs on 6 hits,” said Roeder. The Cougars are 4-13 in league; with 8 games remaining, their playoff hopes are slim. "Mfe're not giving up; we're gonna work hard and get this thing turned around" “We’re not giving up; we’re gonna work hard and get this thing turned around,” said Roeder. Clackamas will be in action this Saturday when they travel td Lane Community College. They will beat home next Tuesday with a double header with Clark Start ing at 1 p.m. Once you’ve completed your advanced train ing in the Army and are ready for your first assign ment you’ll go where the Army promised you you’d go—no ifs, ands or buts. You get it guaran teed in writing. Places like Germany, Korea or the continental United States. You’ll know where you’re, going and why. It’ll give you an edge on life now and in the future. Talk it over with an Army Recruiter. ARMY BE ALL YOU CAN BE