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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Page A-3 Sports (Photo courtesy of Kelli Augustadt for The Illinois Valley News) #5 Junior Eric Miller brings on some heat during a 4-3 loss against Lakeview, Saturday, May 3 Baseball, softball squads both struggle to find wins By Jenna Larkin IVN Contributing Writer The IVHS Cougars baseball team went up against St. Mary’s while at home on Monday, April 28, in a continuation game. The game was called due to a heavy hail storm on Friday, April 25. The Cougars and the Crusaders held each other at bay the whole game until the last inning when the Crusaders were able to step up to the plate and score one more run. Zach Welch pitched the game, holding off the Crusaders with seven strikeouts and four walks. St. Mary’s won the game, though, by a final of 4-3. The boys struggled against St. Mary’s in the second game due to the loss of four starters during the first game. The Cougars were not able to hold their own and lost the second game 1-11. St. Mary’s won 11-1. Even with a tough loss, freshman Mason Thornhill pitched an eight inning game with five strikeouts and only four walks. On Tuesday, April 29, the boys went up against the Rogue River Chieftains while at home. Eric Miller pitched the game, which lead to extra innings. Miller had one strikeout and two walks. “It was a very close game,” said head coach Jesse Dugas. With extra innings and the players out due to injuries, the YES 17-58 ON Cougars lost to the Chieftains 5-6. This last Saturday, May 3, also proved to be a long day for the Cougars. They traveled over four to Lakeview for a double- header. With the long trek to play, the boys had trouble getting their feet back under them. Senior Zach Welch pitched in the first game and had eight strikeouts and six walks. The Honkers were just one step ahead of IVHS the whole game, ultimately taking the win, 3-2. During the second game, Eric Miller pitched seven innings. Miller had two strikeouts and five walks. The Cougars were able to score three runs in the first inning, but went scoreless after that. Lander Nordal scored a triple and Welch hit a double. The Honkers took the second game 4-3. With five games in one week, Dugas feels the team is still very competitive. “We got banged up a bit physically, but we stayed competi- tive,” said Dugas. The boys were scheduled to go up against Prospect/Butte Falls on Tuesday, May 6, after this paper’s deadline. header. Following the long drive, the Lady Cougars were not able to keep up with the Honkers and lost both games. The first game’s score was 0-13 and the final score of the second games was 0-16. Like the boys, the Lady Cougars were scheduled to play Prospect/Butte Falls in a home game on Tuesday, May 6. On Tuesday, April 29, the Lady Cougars squad went up against the Chieftains during a home game. The ladies were un- able to contain Rogue River and lost 11-13. On Saturday, May 3, the girls traveled with the guys to Lakeview to compete against the Lady Honkers in a double- YES on 17-59 When they're behind bars they're not abusing a child Paid for by Citizens Securing Our Safety Don' t Buy The Lies! What our opponents are doing to the truth is the same thing they do to genes: forcefully inserting their version and calling it new and improved. But just like the genetic code, the truth doesn’t need to have anything added. R estRict GMOs PROTECT OUR FOOD, FARMS & FAMILIES N OW I S T HE T IME T O STAND UP V OTE YES on 17-58 The truth is that genetically engineered crops: A YES vote on Measure 17-58 will: Threaten our local farms & gardens with genetic contamination Threaten our local economy Increase pesticide and herbicide use, polluting our water Threaten the health and safety of our families Cost Josephine County taxpayers nothing Protect our farms, gardens and families Help all Oregonians stand up for local control Help build a strong local economy Find out more about the truth at www.OregoniansForSafeFarmsAndFamilies.org Arts Red Garter Where the Valley comes to play Karaoke - Dancing Live Music Tim & Michelle Friday, May 9 @ 5:30 p.m. Taylor’s Country Store Dale Hopper Sat. May 10 @ 6 p.m. Every Friday Jay Barley Every Wednesday Open Mic. Night From 6-8 p.m. Saturday night Pool Tourney @ Sportsmans Tavern Kate’s Redwood Bar and Grill Tuesday to Saturday Noon to Close Is open! Happy Hour 3-5 Stop in and see Raise the stage benefit Ten bands hosted by DJ GALxSEE Procedes to benefit the opening of the out door stage May 9, 7 p.m. $10 cover Kate and Mamie @ Today! McGrews
