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lackamas Print Sports 7 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 rack and field closes season track and field team is getting faster, more s and stronger than ever before. the Southern Regional Championships, mas’ own Kaitlyn Reid got first place in the h’s 400-meter hurdles with a final time of 1.05 as a good improvement,” said Keoni McHone, Jck and field coach. “Kaitlyn made a 1.7 sec- iprovement in the 400-meter hurdles. Reid, who is in her second year at Clackamas, was not available for comment. Wes Keller, the team captain who’s in his third year at Clackamas, is like family to the track team. “The team calls him Uncle Wes,” said McHone. Unfortunately, Uncle Wes injured his hamstring at the last regional competition, but that isn’t stop ping him. “I tweaked it coming out of the blocks in the first 15 or 20 meters,” Keller said. “I did some light work on the bike and some work with the trainer.” Keller tested the injury at practice on Wednesday, May 20. “I didn’t want to risk further injury,” he said. The men aren’t the only ones showing off their strength and endurance. Sierra Hess, who throws the javelin, shot-put and discus, threw the longest distance out of anyone on the team. She took first place in the discus at the last regional, throwing the discus 125 feet. “I practice the discus two hours a day, twice a week, and I practice the shot-put and javelin once a week for about two hours,” Hess said. Hess is in her second year at Clackamas and plans to take some time off after she is done to fig ure out her academic goals. “I just do this for fun,” said Hess. Keller and Hess both plan to go to Western Oregon University. “A track and field scholarship would definitely be a possibility,” Hess added. The season is at an end, and all the hard work paid off. The women finished the NWAACC Championships in fourth place, and the men in third. Track and Field NWAACC Championships Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, Wash. May 21-23, 2009 Women - Team Rankings - 21 Events Scored 1) Spokane CC 224 2) Lane CC 179 3) Mt. Hood CC 131.50 4) Clackamas CC 84.50 Dale Balbi Clackamas Print "Wes Keller,, left, paces himself after an injury to his hamstring while running with fellpw.____ | Eric Lorento, right. Both men competed in the NWAACC Championships in Spokane, Wash. Men - Team Rankins - 21 Events Scored 1) Spokane CC 277.50 2) Lane CC 251.50 3) Clackamas CC 69.50 4) Treasure Valley CC 66 Cougar chat with Taylor Hill Jayc Izso Baseball | The Clackamas Print 14,2009* p 123 456 789 R H E LHood ckamas 2 t. Hood n-Benton 17 15 3 4 6 4 22-24, 2009, NWAACC Championships “ 123 456 789 R H E aekamas 000 000 000 0 7 5 lunibia Basin 001 100 20x 4 13 0 ¡6 123 456 789 R H E aekamas wer Columbia ¡2 ' ‘ LHood aekamas 9 1 6 7 3 2 were unable to gather the complete scores for these games, ‘forthe inconvenience. The Clackamas Print is looking for new editors for 2009-2010! Positions include: *News Editor *Arts and Culture Editor ‘Feature Editor ‘Sports Editor ‘Web Editor and ‘Photo Editor All positions come with a tuition waiver. \ Pick up an application in Rook 135. This week I had the oppor tunity to chat with Taylor Hill, a right-handed pitcher for our Cougar’s baseball team. Hill’s been unbelievable this season, and his most recent accomplish ments included two wins against Linn-Benton and seven saves over the season. Don’t be fooled; just because his coaches call him “Bulldog” doesn’t mean that he’s not one of the nicest, most mature guys you’ll ever meet in college athletics. So how goes the season? It’s been a tough season. We’ve had a tough schedule. We’ve real ly had to fight quite a bit, but it’s gone pretty well. We’ve had to come back a lot, but we haven’t done too bad at all. Well, the big question is: How much do you hate Mt. Hood? (Laugh) Well, I came into the season knowing they were going to be tough. We knew they were a good team. You know, I never really had the time to get into the rivalry, but they’re a good team. I look forward to playing them. They’re good competition. Where to after this? Oh, I don’t know. I haven’t really talked to any coaches^ I mean I’m coming back next year. I’d like to go to George Fox. That would be ideal. When did you start play- ing? (Laugh) I have no j®J| idea. 1 have three sis- JK ters and two brothers jfli and none of them are into sports. I’m a pretty competi tive guy, so yeah. Have you ever just wanted to say screw it to pitching and a pick up bat? You know, I just love playing baseball. I mean, I’m a utility guy: whatever spot needs filling I’ll go out there and play. Well, I came into Clackamas and told them I wanted to pitch and I wanted to play infield. We had a bunch of guys when I first came in so I knew I had my work cut out for me. I miss hitting, but pitching is where I need to be. So it’s clear you’re beastly just look at the stats. Are you the hero of this team? (Laugh) No, definitely not. I rely on my defense; they’re a great group of guys. I mean, I’m not a strikeout pitcher, so I really rely on those guys. What are your thoughts on your coaches? They’re just good guys. I’m sure it’s hard to find coaches who are there just to be there and have fun. I don’t think anybody goes out to practice and thinks they don’t want to play. I think that’s because of our coaches. (Laugh) I mean, they’re great guys. They make it fun. They’re really no pressure. I love playing for them. They really help us get through the season. So you’re the second short est pitcher on this team, and the third shortest guy overall. Thought? (Laugh) ‘ I don’t have any size in my family. I know that’s something the colleges look for. But that’s something that’s really downplayed me, but I just go out there and do my best, play hard. It seems to be working out. Any major changes from playing at Sherwood High? It’s another game. This just narrows it down. You weed out the guys who don’t like baseball. The guys who want to play. It’s a more mental game, it’s a lot more strategy. I mean, you know its baseball. (Laugh) In the long run, it’s a game, you know and that’s important to remember. So I’m sure you know this last question, do the haircuts help? (Laugh) Yes, abso lutely. We got guys out | there with mohawks and just look at how Contributed Photo good they do.
