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Sports ThE CI ac I camas P rìnt ________. 7 V/EÓNEsdAy, OcTobER 11, 2000 Cougars lose to improved Japanese team ALLAN COYLE Contributing Writer The Cougars were swept away by a skilled team of Japanese com munity college all-stars in a double header held in late September. Every year Japanese community colleges choose an all-star base ball team from Japan and Okinawa. The team travels to the United States to test their mettle against American teams. A difference in school scheduling brings the Japa nese to the states at the end of their season while the teams from the states are just beginning school. Every third year the team travels I to Oregon. This year the team from Japan is tough. In the past, American size, speed and power conquered the I Japanese. But last month, a much- improved squad visited Oregon, and won both ends of the double header against the Cougars. The Japanese team won the first game 4-1 and finished the sweep with a score of 6-2 in game two. Official scoring is not kept due to North west Athletic Association of Com reach. Trying to start a rally in the munity Colleges rules. late innings, freshman hopeful “It is always a pleasure to host Tyler Hull drove a single to the the Japanese team,” Robinson right-center gap. While making the said. “This year they took it to us. turn to second base, Hull rolled and Two years ago we beat them twice broke his ankle on first base. Hull with less of a team than we have has shown he has the capability to now. That just goes to show you play well at this level and was a how much they have improved.” contender to be the Cougar’s start Game one starting pitcher, ing center fielder. With rehabilita Clackamas sophomore George tion and time, Hull should be back Sohler, pitched five scoreless in for winter practice. nings, giving up only one hit. “We really only had one prac Sohler gave way to freshman pitch tice before we played a tough Japa ers trying to make the Cougar nese team,” Robinson stated. “I am squad. Walks and hits plagued the proud of our guys for what they Cougars in the final two innings, accomplished and the class they plating four Japanese runners. showed doing it.” Japanese pitchers surrendered Coach Robinson added that the only two hits. combination of improved pitching Game two saw more of the same by the Japanese team and many of from Cougar pitching. Sophomore the Cougar players hitting with pitcher Aaron Shanks started and wood bats for the first time proved gave up a couple of runs. Shanks too much for Cougar hitters. pitched well, but an error and timely Friendship is always a big part hitting by the Japanese put them of this international duel between ahead for good. Late in the game, the Cougars and the Japanese ball with the Japanese up 3-2, a Japa clubs. Gifts are always exchanged nese pinch-hitter slugged a three- between players, coaches and dig run double to put the game out of nitaries. This year saw players and A Japaneses player is held in check by the Clackamas first baseman "Jojo" Ordonecez coaches exchanging team gear (hats, bats and helmets) right on the field after the doubleheader. The Japanese have close ties with the coaching staff here at Clackamas. Although the Japanese played Linn-Benton Community College and Concordia University during their four day schedule, they chose to stay in Clackamas during the evening hours with the Cougar coaching staff. It has also become customary that the coaches from both teams eat din ner at Gustav’s and share stories, baseball philosophy and great times. During years that the Japa nese travel to other states to play, the dignitaries and coaches always make a stop in Oregon City just to visit the staff at Clackamas. I am Cougar, hear me roar! Grrrr... ALLAN COYLE Contributing Writer Cougars practice fora hard Southern Region Division. Clackamas was undefeated in league play until losing to Chemeketa last week. The »Cougars are currently in third place for the Southern Re gion, and are well on their way to competing in the Northwest Ath letic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) Champion ships. With a league record of five wins and three losses, the Cougars are just one loss behind rival Chemeketa. Clackamas has a record of 12 wins and nine losses overall. The Cougars lost to Chemeketa Wednesday in five games, with scores of 12-15,15-5,15-5,8-15 and e Hos Week by Week Menu Breakfast: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries, Omelets, Egg Muffin Sandwiches, Fruit, Yogurt, Burrito's. Lunch/Dinner: Hamburgers, Garden Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwich bar, Salad Bar, 2 Entree's, Pizza Daily, Grilled Cheese, and MORE! Chai Tea Tasting Brought to you by Oregon Chai Tea TODAY ONLY! Breakfast: 7am-10.30am Entree's: 10.30am-2pm Hrs: 7am-8pm Mon-Thurs; Fri 7-4 Come Join Us Today! FINE HOST CORPORATION 15-13 a week ago. Friday brought the Cougars to Coos Bay to play against Soutwestem CC in which the Cougars lost in five with scores of 4-15,15-10,15-17,15-10and 15- 10. Saturday’s game brought no more happiness as the Cougars were swept by Umpqua CC 15-5, 15-6 and 15-10. The Cougars next game is the Columbia Basin Crossover tourna ment, this weekend in Pasco, WA. Woods said the success of the Cougars will be greatly helped by the leadership of the team’s cap tains, sophomores Christina Merrill, Kalei Crisafi and Shelly Brannon. Help will also come from star play ers Eryn Wagner and Lisa Free, who have both been named Defensive Player of the Week, with Wagner also receiving the Offensive Player of the Week in the first week of play. Also returning is sophomore Dasha Wakefield. The leadership that comes from strong sopho mores is crucial in a two-year pro gram. They have been around the league and know what to expect. It is up to them to bring themselves and the freshmen up to champion ship quality. New to the Northwest Athletic Association of Commu nity Colleges (NWAACC) volley ball this year are freshmen Haley Howe, Julie Dancer, Meghan Boeckman, Sabrina Arrayan, Amy Klusmann, Sarah Entenman and Misty Bernhardt. The Cougar volleyball team has enjoyed much success in the past five years. Four of the last five years the Cougars captured the Southern Region title. Each of the last five years the Cougars ap peared and placed in the NWAACC Tournament. In 1996, the team won the NWAACC Tournament. Woods is in her twentieth year as head volleyball coach. She has earned much respect from her peers. With her winning program, the coach is often invited to speak throughout the northwest on motivation and team unity. It is her motivation and team skills that teach the players to believe in each other and their program. Head Assistant Coach Casie Ireland is a former player for Woods. Ireland continued her playing career at Southern Or egon University while earning her bachelor’ degree in Com puter Information Systems. She is in her third year as as sistant coach and returned to be a part of the Cougar tradi tion. Curtis Arrayan is an assis tant who attended Clackamas in 1992-94 and has also returned to be a part of this outstanding program. Cougar players put in “three- a-day” practices for a full month before fall term began. Off the court, the Cougars have spent time doing beach clean ups, visiting rest homes, and helping with various functions around school. Meet Olympic Silver Medalist Matt Lindland Thursday Oct. 26,12-1 in the Skylight Dining Room
