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^Clackamas Print Sports 7 Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Baseball down and out in South** Photos by Adam J. Manley Clackamas Print ygar pitcher Chad Bennett throws fire as he serves up his special delivery during a recent cougar home game. The cougar diamond men finished 8-21 in gue play and 20-26 overall. After a decent start the cougars struggled as a team to finish off Southern Division, falling to the seller in the South. |,p. Delzell Clackamas Print Clackamas baseball fin ed a lackluster season last ek, losing a double header Jinn-Benton CC while win- ,g one out of three games iinst Southwestern Oregon Head Coach Robin Robinson ributed the undistinguished season to inconsistent pitch ing and team chemistry. “We had a group of kids that didn’t handle baseball adversity and a good group of athletes who wouldn’t play roles,” Robinson said. “They weren’t as positive and direc tive as they could have been. “Right now we are recruit ing for pitching. We have some verbal commitments. We just need to get them signed.” The cougar diamond men ’ enture . into this MARYLHURST UNIVERSITY NETWORKING BREAKFAST AND SEMINAR SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH 8:00AM - 5:00PM, CLARK COMMONS VENTURE CAPITAL SPECIALISTS Gerry Langeler: Co-founder of Mentor Graphics and partner of OVP Venture Partners John Lorenz: took on SWOCC May 16 in a three game series that includ ed a make up game after the original double header. The cougars fell in game one 7-2 with only four total team hits; they were routed 9-2 in game two, but bounced back in game three to knock out SWOCC 16-4. Playing,the role of knock- around ball players they added Gripping the wood grain bat Marcos Quintero blasts a shot during a recent home game. Quintero went yard five times this season and made second team all-league. He split his time this season at first base and designated hitter. 15 team hits producing one of their highest offensive out puts of the season. “In game three they kept their composure; in the first games we didn’t take our opportunities,” Robinson said. “I was very pleased the way the guys played the last game. At last place in the Southern Division (8-21 league, 20-26 overall) the cougars didn’t have to stay and play game three, but opted to play any way. Falling back, the cougars also lost on May 13 against LBCC 15-2 in game one, and 13-1 in game two. Two cougars were voted second team all-Southern Division: Jake Evans as des ignated hitter and Marco Quintero at first base. Among the challenges the cougars faced this season according to Robinson were: adversity and the teams’ wood bat transition. High school baseball is played with alumi num bats, turning even high school all-stars bats stagnant at times. Clackamas baseball looks to improve as they move into next season to bigger and bet ter things with, more wins and new productivity. “Some kids we will really miss,” Robinson said. “And we have some great freshmen ... so we will be better next year.” Financial consultant with 35 years experience in venture capital funding Baseball all-league • Learn from nationally renowned experts • Network with business leaders Second team all-league: • Experience Marylhurst University Marcos Quintero, first base • Earn one Marylhurst credit transferable to the community college. Special discount: $60 (includes Jake Evans, designated hitter Honorable mention: (received vote) breakfast & lunch) To learn more, contact Andrea Richardson at 503.699.6307. To download a registration form, go to marylhurst.edu/business/seminar/ Cameron Ferguson, pitcher Tyler Shull, outfield Logan McDonald, outfield marylhurst university Northwest Commission bn Colleges and Universities accredited Mike McNally, catcher International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education accredited '7600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY (HWY. 43) MMYLHURST, OREGON - ONE MILE SOUTH OF LAKE OSWEGO Serving students since 1893. www.marylhurst.edu 800.634.9982 Robert Badilla, utility
