Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (March 30, 2016)
SPORTS THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 9A Knappa outlasts Neah-Kah-Nie in league opener The Daily Astorian ROCKAWAY BEACH — Neah-Kah-Nie made a few key defensive plays, and Knappa stranded a boat- load of baserunners in a Northwest League baseball opener Tuesday in Rocka- way Beach, but the Loggers still managed a 3-1 win over the Pirates. Knappa had 13 hits to Neah-Kah-Nie’s four, and WKH 3LUDWHV FRPPLWWHG ¿YH errors, while two runs by the /RJJHUV LQ WKH ¿UVW LQQLQJ held up for the victory, Knap- pa’s 47th straight win in league play. Logger sophomore starter Dale Takalo allowed four hits in four innings of work, with 10 strikeouts. Michal Goodman came on in relief LQ WKH ¿IWK DQG SLWFKHG WKH ¿QDOWKUHHLQQLQJVZLWKIRXU strikeouts, and no hits or walks allowed. Knappa’s Noah Kinney had a two-run single in the ¿UVW LQQLQJ IRU ZKDW WXUQHG out to be the game-winning RBI’s. Logan Bartlett, Colton Weirup, Jason Miller, Reuben Cruz and Kinney all had two hits apiece for the Loggers, who host a doubleheader with Neah-Kah-Nie Friday. Pirate sophomore pitcher Bryce Bridge went the dis- tance on the mound, allow- ing 13 hits with three walks. Photos by Joshua Bessex/The Daily Astorian Warrenton’s David Foster scores during the baseball game against County Christian on Tuesday. See more photos from the game online at dailyastorian.com/sports Warriors hammer out nonleague win while pitchers Joe Little, Dal- ton Knight and Gavon McFad- WARRENTON — Warren- den allowed just three hits with WRQSOD\HGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQ eight strikeouts, with Little 11 days, and showed no signs picking up the win. Derek Halvorsen had a of a layoff Tuesday, as the Warriors cruised past Country leadoff double for Country Christian 11-1 in a nonleague &KULVWLDQLQWKHWRSRIWKH¿UVW baseball game at Huddleston but was stranded at third. Gavon McFadden had a Field. The Warriors scored runs in leadoff double for the War- HDFKRIWKHLU¿UVWWKUHHDWEDWV ULRUVLQWKHERWWRPRIWKH¿UVW The Daily Astorian Estacada defeats Seaside The Daily Astorian Softball ESTACADA — In a nonleague baseball game at Estacada, the Rang- ers topped Seaside in a 6-1 victory. No details were reported. Estacada 13, Seaside 5 SEASIDE — The Seaside softball team returned to action after a week off, and Estacada posted a 13-5 upset over the Gulls at Broadway Field. No details were reported. Knappa pounds Pirates, 17-1 The Daily Astorian ROCKAWAY BEACH — The Knappa softball team snapped a six-game losing skid with a 17-1 vic- tory at Neah-Kah-Nie Tues- day, in a Northwest League opener. Sophomore pitcher Paris Vanderburg allowed just two hits with eight strikeouts and two walks. Kaitlyn Truax led the Logger offensive attack by going 3-for-3 with two doubles and six runs batted in. Freshman Hannah Hell- burg had a triple, and Knappa took advantage of numerous walks in the victory. The Loggers had been outscored 91-20 in their last six games, all nonleague. 503-338-4924 S U C C E S S L A S T S A LI F E T I M E PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball — Astoria at North Mar- ion, 4:30 p.m. Softball — Astoria at North Mari- on, 4:30 p.m. Track — Astoria at Banks, 3:30 p.m.; Seaside at Scappoose, 3:30 p.m.; Lewis & Clark League Pre- view, TBA THURSDAY Baseball — Warrenton at Tilla- mook, 5 p.m. Softball — Seaside at Corbett, 5 p.m.; Ilwaco at North Beach, 3 p.m. MTC’s annual Celebrating Excellence Program provides an opportunity for staff to recognize their peers - those employees who have exhibited outstanding performance, go beyond what is expected of them, and who do whatever it takes to make a positive diff erence. The program also recognizes a local Community Supporter of the Year that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication in supporting Tongue Povint Job Corps Center activities. We are pleased and proud to announce the 2016 Celebrating Excellence Award winners. Educators of the Year Cliff Johnson Cement Masonry Instructor Support Services Employee of the Year Erica Bruney Medical Assisting Instructor Social Development Employee of the Year L Lorna Ford Patricia Boncz Center C Maintenance M Worker W Career Preparation Counselor Supervisor of the Year Amanda Lamb A Records Supervisor R Staff Member of the Year Kimberly Zufelt K Group Life G Manager M Little had a leadoff dou- ble, Wilson added a one-out VLQJOHDQGDVDFUL¿FHEXQWE\ David Foster was misplayed by the Cougars, who threw the EDOO LQWR ULJKW ¿HOG DOORZLQJ two runs to score and Foster to reach third. Anthony Cochran and Ham each had run-scoring singles in a four-run sixth inning to give Warrenton a 10-run lead. (2), Noon Softball — Ilwaco at Ocosta (2), Noon Track — Tillamook Invitational, 11 a.m. BASEBALL Fadden, Watson (6). W: Little. L: Derek Halvorsen. RBI: War, Wilson 2, Ham, Cochran. 2B: CC, Derek Halvorsen, Cunningham; War, Mc- Fadden, Little. HBP: War, Watson. LOB: Country Christian 5, Warren- ton 4. Warrenton 11, Country Chr. 1 Country 000 001—1 3 4 Warrenton 213 014—11 6 0 Derek Halvorsen, Cunningham (3), Drew Halvorsen (4), Grandle (6) and Cunningham, Derek Hal- vorsen (3), Cunningham (4); Little, Knight (4), McFadden (6) and Mc- Knappa 3, Neah-Kah-Nie 1 Knappa 200 001 0—3 13 2 NeahKahNie 100 000 0—1 4 5 Takalo, Goodman (5) and Goo- zee; Bridge and Harth. W: Takalo. L: Bridge. S: Goodman. RBI: Kna, Kinney 2. 2B: Kna, Cruz. SCOREBOARD Tongue Point Job Corps Center Celebrates Staff Excellence! Tongue Point Job Corps Center WRRNVHFRQGRQDVDFUL¿FHEXQW by Justice Watson and later scored on a wild pitch. Little sprinted home on a ground-out by Hunter Wilson later in the inning. Warrenton’s Derek Ham led off the second inning with a single and later scored on an error for a 3-0 lead, and the Warriors tacked on three runs in the third inning. Manager of the Year David Ramsey Academics Manager Team of the Year Our Career and Technical Training instructors have consistently demonstrated outstanding teamwork, performance, and service. Community Supporter of the Year Astoria Army Recruiting Station: Staff Sergeant Justin Cobbs Sergeant First Class Nathan Lawrence Job Opportunities Available - Help Change Lives! www.mtcjobs.com Girls Golf — Tillamook Scramble, 10 a.m. Boys Golf — Scappoose at Asto- ria, 2 p.m. FRIDAY Baseball — Neah-Kah-Nie at Knappa (2), 3 p.m. Softball — Neah-Kah-Nie at Knappa (2), 3 p.m. Girls Golf — Astoria at Seaside, 10 a.m. SATURDAY Baseball — Sandpoint, Idaho at Astoria, 2 p.m.; Warrenton at Wil- lamina (2), Noon; Ilwaco at Ocosta
