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PAGE B10, KEIZERTIMES, MARCH 18, 2016 LAX, continued from Page B1 ball in the net in while tilting it back and forth, cradling, in preparation for passing or scoring. One of the goals for the Celtic girls lacrosse club this year is working toward mastery of the basics, said Becca Lewis, the team head coach. “If (a player) cannot throw, catch and cradle then there is no use in teaching them an offense,” Lewis said. The game’s goal sits inside a circle known as the crease. Attacking players cannot enter the crease, but can reach in with their sticks. Defenders can only enter the crease if they do not have possession of the ball. The girls play with two additional fi eld markings known as the arc and fan. They are lined in red on the McNary fi eld. The arc is also known as the 8-meter and the fan is just as well known as the 12-meter. “They are mainly used for calling and following through with fouls. For example, if an offensive player is in the critical scoring area (CSA), inside the 8 meter, then there are fouls that can be called,” Lewis said. “One foul is shooting space. This is when a defensive player is in direct line of shot of an offensive player who is inside the CSA. This cannot be called unless they are inside the CSA.” The lines are also used in establishing a staging formations for the defense and as boundaries for players on penalty shots. While not specifi cally lined as such, the 30-yard lines on both sides of the McNary fi eld mark the start of the offensive box. The team on offense has a limited time in which to move the ball to the offensive box at the beginning of a play, but can back out and use the rest of the fi eld after the initial breach. There are two orange lines on the McNary turf that are also used for lacrosse. The lines are parallel to the sidelines and designate the wing area. Attackmen and midfi elders must wait on these lines while two players meet to vie for possession of the ball at centerfi eld during faceoffs. Faceoffs are used at the beginning of the four game quarters and after each point. Tactics and strategy Lacrosse tactics most resemble what someone might see on a basketball court, but there are elements of hockey and soccer mixed in. “The main difference is we can carry the ball behind the goal and that makes it more like a hockey-style offensive movement,” Bowlby said. “On-ball screens and off-ball screens work well in lacrosse, and you’re always hoping to have a motion offense just like basketball.” The sport resembles soccer in that players try to move the ball in triangle formation and often move the ball backward on the fi eld to create space for moving it forward. “Most of the passes are going to be something like 20 to 25 yards to move the ball and we are hoping to shoot from the seven-yard range,” Bowlby said. Possession can change hands when a ball leaves the playing fi eld, but if it leaves Wagon Wheel Doller's 34th annual Doll Show Sat, March 26 10am – 4pm Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall 110 Vendor Tables the playing fi eld on a shooting eye on the Lady Celts’ two attempt, there are other captains, Kailyn White and considerations. Jessica Grimmer. “When the ball exits the fi eld on a shot, possession Boys outlook goes to the team with a player The McNary boys varsity closest to the ball. If you keep lacrosse team was in the hunt an offensive person behind the for its fi rst league title through goal it can benefi t you in the the midway point of the 2015 long run in those situations,” season, then the wheels came Bowlby said. off. Penalties can be called for While the team graduated hitting someone in the back a boatload of talented seniors, or head with a crosse. Tripping many of the other teams in or performing too large of a the North Valley Division are wind-up – slashing – before in the same boat. a pass or shot can also incur “It’s going to make for a penalty. Players called for a good mix,” Bowlby said. penalties must leave the fi eld for a specifi ed amount of time and Home games this season play continues. “Most penalties 3/29 Boys vs. Thurston - JV, 6:15 p.m. and varsity, 8 p.m. are releasable and 4/1 Girls vs. Cres. Valley, 7 p.m. end after the next 4/5 Boys vs. South Salem - point, but there are Varsity, 6:30 p.m. also non-releasable 4/7 Girls vs. Redmond, 6:30 p.m. penalties. Helmet-to- 4/15 Girls vs. West Salem, 7 p.m. helmet checks incur 4/18 Girls vs. South Salem, 7 p.m. three-minute, non- 4/19 Boys vs. Glencoe - releasable penalties,” JV, 6:15 p.m. and varsity, 8 p.m. Bowlby said. 4/26 Boys vs. Corvallis - Stick checking is JV, 6:15 p.m. and varsity, 8 p.m. the most common 4/29 Boys vs. Sprague - form of checking JV, 6:15 p.m. and varsity, 8 p.m. in lacrosse and most 5/3 Boys vs. West Salem - often involves trying JV, 6:15 p.m. and varsity, 8 p.m. to dislodge the ball 5/12 Boys vs. West Albany - JV, 6:15 p.m. and varsity, 8:15 p.m. from another player’s stick by poking or slapping the arms with either end of the crosse. “We’ve also got a lot of new The boys are allowed to body coaches in the league that are check opposing players as going to shake things up.” long as there is a teammate Sophomore Jonathan within range of making a play Williams is back for his on a ground ball. second year with the team and said, there are a lot of new Girls outlook faces on the roster with some The McNary girls team is talent. comprised entirely of athletes “There’s a bunch who are new to the sport, but Lewis picking up the stick for the said that isn’t standing in their fi rst time and they’re playing way. pretty well, especially on “There are some girls that defense,” Williams said. you can see in the fi rst days Williams and McCoy, of watching them play that that “freakishly athletic” just get lacrosse. I can see the goalkeeper, were both concepts just click right away,” hoping the team emerges Lewis said. as something all together While those that have different than it has been in played volleyball and seasons past. basketball are benefi tting “We need to come from their knowledge of together more as a team body positioning, Lewis said rather than having one player she was equally excited for we’re relying on every game, the new players who have the which was what happened opportunity to “become the a lot last year,” McCoy said. athletes lacrosse need.” “But being able to play on The team’s goals for the our own fi eld gives us more season are twofold: fi rst is passion. We have more energy creating a fun and engaging and excitement because our opportunity for the whole town gets to come out and team, but Lewis also wants to watch us play and that puts see the sport grow locally and more attention on the sport regionally. of lacrosse.” “Most all Portland high Williams said he wants schools have girls lacrosse to see the up-and-coming teams that are winning players prove their worth this championships and sending year. their girls to play at a D3, D2, “We have sophomore and or D1 school. In Salem, it’s junior returners who are still growing,” Lewis said. good enough to fi ll the shoes While still in its nascent of those guys,” Williams said. stages, Lewis said to keep an Greener pasture at KLL fi eld Recent renovations at Keizer Little League Parks Field 3 left it looking lush and green in recent weeks. The Keizer Parks Board recently approved a $10,000 grant for the project expected to cost about $100,000 for fi eld re- habilitation, and new dugouts and fencing. ABOVE: The fi eld with new sod. RIGHT: Volunteers re- move the old grass. grads & grades • Austin Coburn, Kaylee Cooper and Cedra Schrock were recently named to the dean’s list at George Fox University in Newberg. • Nizhoni Garcia, Trevor Howard, Cody Jackson and Brandyn Wyatt were recently named to the dean’s list at Linfi eld College in McMinnville. • Ryan Edsall was recently named to the dean’s list at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. • Elizabeth Lopez was recently named to the dean’s list at Azusa Pacifi c University in Southern California. • The following students recently g raduated from George Fox Univer sity: Mackenzie Callahan, bachelor of arts in management and organizational leadership, and Shelby Magnuson, bachelor of arts in Christian ministries. • The following students were recently named to the Oregon State University scholastic honor roll: Tara N. Bonar, Gordon Colfax, Victoria M. Hittner, McKinzie F. Isaac, Taylor M. Keeker, Jonathon I. Lopez, Taylor L. Norby, Teresa J. Peterson, Thomas L. Bonar, Sarah E. Darst, Emily R. Dicksa, Kenny R. Fisher, Shazeya L. Galligan, Alexis R. Garcia, Grant E. Gerstner, Kortney V. Gillett, James L. Greaney, Todd R. Hatley, Judy L. Jiang, Emma D. Jones, Dillon J. Juhring, Travis D. Marks, Alexandra D. Martino, Aaron J. Peloquin, Alyx D. Peterson, Anthony J. Quinn, Hailey F. Reed, Taylin N. Sparks, Makenzie N. Swiger, Cole C. Thomas, and Aaron M. 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