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PRINT: Sports Wednesday, October 16,2013 "J CCC volleyball team digs deep David Beasley Sports Editor Wednesday vs. New Hope The stars seemed to align over Randall gymnasium last Wednesday evening, when CCC’s volleyball team defeated the New Hope Christian College Beacons in a non-league match. The Cougars came out strong from the start. Early in the first set, No. 11 Kiki Stonebraker, drove down a powerful spike to put the team at a 3-0 lead. Stonebraker is one of only two sophomores out of the 12 team members. “I’m the only returner, it’s brought a completely new chem istry and it’s refreshing,” said Stonebraker. The game was fast paced and the Cougars commanded the lead. No. 14 Courtney Lofton scored with a nice spike and brought the score to 8-6. With another highlight, No. 3 Megan Minke launched a well-placed spike earn ing 12-8 over the Beacons. The Cougars won the first set 25-13. I feel like we improve every day. Practices are intense, ifs really important fo r a champi onship NWAACC team. We have a solid group o f girls who work really well together. ” Taylor Balkan No. 2 Freshman Setter In set two, the Cougars started strong again and kept the lead, using great communication and teamwork. The Beacons hit quite a few outs and the Cougars used The Cougars celebrate one o f many points leading to a victorious Wed eve ning. From left, No. 10 Hannah Olson, No. 13 Bre Gibbons, No. 2 Taylor Balkan, No. 12 Skylar Fate. More photos on p 8. good judgment letting the ball go out. The Cougars dominated 25-10 in the second set. “I feel like we improve every day. Practices are intense, it’s real ly important for a championship NWAACC team. We have a solid group of girls who work really well together,” said No. 2 Taylor Balkan. Set three started more even and the Beacons stepped it up. But the Cougars picked up more steam and grasped the lead. It was a very close set. A hard-won Cougar spike after a long vol ley brought the score to 11-9. The match became more competi tive in the third and the Cougars took their first three time-outs. The score read 19-16 at the last TO. The Beacons fought hard but th e C o u g a rs fin ish ed 2 5 -1 9 in set three and won the match. “It was fun, we’re really thrilled with the season so far,” said head coach Kathie Woods. The Chemeketa Tournament in August was a rude awakening for the Cougar volleyball team as they endured a 1-4 in the competition. The team has been very active since their first games. They have had ample time to figure out how to fight as a team. competitive. The Randall bleach “We had a slow start but now ers were full, the crowd was big. we are 21-7, 3-1 in league,” said The team played well together Woods. often. One of the individual suc The Cougars squad gained cesses was Olson’s great block momentum in their second tour towards the end of set one, putting nament o f the season, taking 16-20 on the scoreboard. home four wins to one loss at the The Cougars suffered a hard- Spokane Falls Tournament. They fought loss as set one ended in went on to remain undefeated a close 21-25. They came back throughout September. stronger in the second set. They “For me, the highlight of the gave Hood a run for their money, season was the Spokane tourna but even with the loud cheers and ment,” said Balkan. “We learned support from the Clackamas fans, to play together; it was a fun learn Hood was able to steal the win ing experience for everyone.” for set two. The Cougars looked The Cougars’ only loss since like they had a chance to win it the Spokane Falls Tournament after a great serve by Stonebraker, came Oct. 2 against Linn-Benton. making it 22-24. They had great Wednesday night’s win gave momentum, getting closer at Clackamas confidence for their 23-24, but were edged out 23-25. next game, a league match against After the second set of the top regional rival Mount Hood Diggin’ Pink match, 2012 CCC Community College. volleyball alumna Annie Cook “It’s really awesome; we’re on read a tribute in memory of coach fire this year,” said Stonebraker. Woods’ beloved pet dog Cougie “We had a 15 game winning and told the crowd about the streak until Linn-Benton, but fundraiser for animal cancer sup we’re back on track and ready for port and cancer awareness. The Hood on Friday. It’s gonna be a Cougars were down but not out; good game.” they still had desire to win. The third set was by far the most excit Friday vs. Mt. Hood ing and intense. “It’s a big match for us, so we In association with cancer had to give it our all,” said Olson. awareness month, Friday marked And they did. They managed the annual Diggin’ Pink event. to slide ahead on the scoreboard The fund raiser and proceeds from taking a 7-6 lead. There was a the game benefited pets with can back and forth battle, with Hood cer, diabetes and other illnesses. getting the better of an epically “Diggin’ Pink is huge for us,” long volley for 7-8. The Cougars said Woods. “We raised $2,300 later gained an 11-9 lead. last year. We’re over $1,000 as of “I thought we played well, but today [Oct. 11] and we are raising inconsistent, we fought hard,” said money all of October. Go to the No. 13 Bre Gibbons. athletic office to donate.” The fighting continued as Friday night was for fighting Hood came back with a vicious as the Cougars and Hood battled five point lead in the remainder it out for regional supremacy. of set three. The game ended in a It w a s a r o s e - t in t e d e v e n i n g a s c le a r w in fo r H o o d at 1 9 -2 5 o f th e both teams sported pink jerseys third. The Cougars are now 3-2 in honor of cancer awareness. The in NWAACC league, but also an Cougars even had pink shoelaces impressive 21-8 season total. There is much to come from and spotted animal-print shorts. “We call them Cougar shorts; the championship-minded CCC they went well with the theme team and the next home game is a o f tonight,” said No. 10 Hanna league match against Chemeketa. The Cougars defeated Chemeketa Olson. While the Cougars were behind before their match against New for much o f the game, they had Hope and look to repeat that per some nice plays and remained formance. Cougars produce new legends of the fall season David Beasley Sports Editor Amidst the busy bustle of autumn, new beginnings have given shape to CCC’s 2013 fall sports season. With so many new recruits added to each of the Cougars’ fall sports teams, this season promises a fresh experi ence. Volleyball The Volleyball team acquired 11 new players for the season. The team has a record of 3-2 in NWAACC league and 21-8 this season. They are ranked third in south region. Cross Country « « T- « Cad MBB C X fg l GO ¡¡J « V CM § Cougar cross country picked up seven new men and seven new women this season. The team competed in a few recent events. Sept. 7 was- the Clark XC Classic NWAACC Preview in Battleground. CCC competed against Spokane, Clark, Everett, Highline, Lane, Mt. Hood, Olympic and SW Oregon. Two Clackamas runners finished the men’s 8000 meters ahead of the rest. Jorge Gil-Juarez was first with a time of 26:03 and Jackson Baker came in second at 26:04. Clackamas competed against Mt. Hood on Sept. 21 at the Oak Knoll Loop in Independence, Ore. Jorge Gil-Juarez finished the 8000 meters first out of all NWAACC competitors with a time of 25:06.15. CCC hosted the annual Mike Hodges Invitational this past Saturday. The Cougars placed four men in the top five of the WEDNESDAY -4/17 o O Soccer CCC women’s soccer gained eight new recruits this fall. The soccer team is 8-1 -1 in NWAACC league and 8-3-1 this season. They are the top team in the south region and are second in league points, tied with Walla Walla. “We’ve had a few good games, the girls are doing really well,” said Miriam Coto, assis tant coach. “Pretty much half the team is returners, we’ve got a good freshman class too.” Non-Fall Sports CCC’s winter and spring sports teams have also been gearing up for their respective seasons. Wrestling The wrestling team has been active as they ready for their first scheduled events. Navy & Scarlet, an exhibition, will be at home on Thursday Oct. 24 start ing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 26 CCC will host their 30th annual Takedown Tournament which is open to the public. All ages and weight classes are eligible. Registration begins at 8 a.m., a takedown clinic will be offered between 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the competition starts at 11 a.m. Basketball The women’s and men’s bas ketball teams have been hard at work preparing as well. “We worked out two to three days a week during the summer,” said the men’s head coach Clif Wegner. “This is our first official week of practice.” Softball and Baseball Both CCC’s softball and base ball teams have been keeping busy, practicing and playing non- ieague games. The baseball team was proud to have some star players shine last month at Lower Columbia in Longview, Wash. “Seven of our guys were select ed for the sophomore showcase All-Star game for NWAACC,” said Robin Robinson, head base ball coach. “Four of them have been heavily recruited since.” The Cougar baseball team will play seven weeks of fall ball. FRIDAY-4/18 • S o c c e r: 1 pm • S o c c e r : 1 p.m. Oregon City HS Stadium Oregon City HS Stadium I mbbb «U -G t O 8000 meter race against Spokane, Clark, Highline, Mt. Hood and SW Oregon. Pake Benthin fin ished first at 26:19.54, Jackson Baker was second with 26:19.77, Jorge Gil-Juarez came in third at 26:19.97 and shortly behind was Scott Schmitt in fifth at 26:28.03. CCC men placed first as a team and the women placed fourth. • V o l le b a ll: TBA Belleview CC _ (F X 9 V 000 000 <5
