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A10 THE ASTORIAN • SATuRdAy, JuNE 29, 2019 CONTACT US FOLLOW US Gary Henley | Sports Reporter ghenley@dailyastorian.com facebook.com/ DailyAstorianSports Brockey named Knappa coach The Astorian Knappa High School graduate Tra- cie (Nygaard) Brockey is the new girls basketball coach for the Lady Loggers, announced this week. Brockey takes over for Marie Green, who stepped down as head coach in April. Brockey has served as Green’s assistant coach for the last few years. A physical therapist at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Brockey said the Knappa girls recently wrapped up their summer basketball program. “I just got back from a team camp at Western Oregon with the girls, and I have officially accepted the head coach position,” she said. “I’m hon- ored to coach at my alma mater.” Former Knappa player Tracie Nygaard Brockey will now be drawing up plays as the head coach for the Lady Loggers. As Tracie Nygaard, Brockey played for current Astoria coach Mike Jacob- son at Knappa from 2000-2004, then played at Willamette University from 2004-08. She served as an assistant coach for Jacobson in his first year at Astoria. The Knappa girls are scheduled to open the 2019-20 season at home Dec. 6 vs. Rainier. Jody Patterson Morrill Takalo is MVP, six Knappa players earn all-state honors The Astorian T he Knappa Log- gers landed six play- ers on the recently announced Class 2A/1A all- state baseball team. Included on the list was junior pitcher Eli Takalo, who shared state Player of the Year honors with Reedsport junior Dallas McGill. Jeff Davis of North Doug- las was named Coach of the Year. The 2A/1A all-state squad included 74 players, with Monroe leading all schools with eight selections. Joining Takalo on the all- state team were senior team- mates Logan Bartlett and Tristin Wallace on the second team, junior catcher Ryson Patterson and senior infielder Ryker Coffey on the third team, and senior outfielder Shaun Lackey was named honorable mention. In 2A/1A softball, Knappa senior infielder Laicee Hen- drickson and junior pitcher Madelynn Weaver were both selected honorable mention. Of the 77 players on the all-state squad, Emily Cuff of Kennedy and Madison McK- rola of Grant Union were named as Players of the Year, and Nicki Derrick of North Douglas was selected as the Pitcher of the Year. Photos by Krissy Barendse-Goodman LEFT: Knappa junior pitcher Eli Takalo is the latest Logger to earn state Player of the Year honors. MIDDLE: Greeted at home plate following his home run in the 2A semifinals, Knappa’s Logan Bartlett (34) capped his senior season by being selected second team all-state. RIGHT: In his first and only season at Knappa, senior Tristin Wallace was named second team all-state. 2A/1A ALL-STATE BASEBALL Players of the Year: Dallas McGill, Reedsport; Eli Takalo, Knappa Coach of the Year: Jeff Davis, North Douglas First team P: Dallas McGill, Jr., Reedsport P: Eli Takalo, Jr., Knappa P: Aaron Buechley, Sr., Umpqua Valley C. C: Griffin Lavigne, Sr., Reedsport C: Jacob Vaughn, Sr., Grant Union 1B: C.J. Gale, Jr., Umpqua Valley C. Inf: Jacob Luther, Sr., Umpqua Valley C. Inf: Dylan Irwin, So., Monroe Inf: Sam Grosjacques, Jr., Ken- nedy Inf: Mitchell Richwine, Jr., Nestucca OF: Zach Holland, Sr., Glide OF: Nick Glover, Sr., Reedsport OF: Bruce Beyer, Jr., Kennedy OF: K.C. Pettibone, Jr., Umpqua Valley C. U: Zach Turner, So., Lost River DH: Josh Longfellow, Sr., Neah- Kah-Nie Second team P: Brian Erickson, Sr., North Douglas P: Drake Borschowa, Jr., Riddle P: Carson Brayton, Jr., Monroe C: Koldan Freize, Sr., North Douglas C: Sam Gustaferro, So., Umpqua Valley C. 1B: Eric Teran, Sr., Monroe Inf: Logan Bartlett, Sr., Knappa Inf: Brandon Freitag, Jr., Bandon Inf: Tyler Thornton, Jr., Reedsport Inf: Tristan Morris, Jr., Grant Union OF: Tristin Wallace, Sr., Knappa British fan has odd soccer choice to make USA advances to World Cup semifinals against England Third team P: Wyatt Lyon, Sr., Santiam P: Sylan Kleinschmidt, So., Kennedy P: Nic Macuk, Sr., Rogue River P: Jason Wilhite, Sr., Bandon C: Hayden Wisehart, Sr., Monroe C: Ryson Patterson, Jr., Knappa 1B: Jacob Chaney, Jr., Reedsport Inf: Jesse Sendlinger, Sr., Santiam Inf: Ryker Coffey, Sr., Knappa Inf: Kolby Mahoney, Sr., Umpqua Valley C. OF: Baler Mann, Sr., Lost River OF: Jace Brazeal, Sr., Lakeview OF: Alec Avery, Sr., Monroe OF: Tanner Sater, Sr., Weston-McEwen U: Austin Freize, Jr., North Douglas DH: Aiden McAuliffe, Jr., Lost River Honorable mention P: Mason McAlpine, So., Toledo P: Austin Teran, So., Monroe P: Bryce Campbell, Jr., Regis P: Warner Robertson, Jr., Grant Union C: Ben Hurliman, Jr., Nestucca C: Glavin King, Sr., Regis 1B: Roen Langum, Sr., Grant Union 1B: Nathan Halgerson, So., Port- land Christian 1B: Ethan Halgren, Jr., Western Christian Inf: Kyle Barnes, Sr., Reedsport Inf: Justin Krabel, So., Central Linn Inf: Wyatt Beckham, Jr., North Douglas Inf: Logan Weinke, Jr., Pilot Rock Inf: Tyler Voltin, So., Regis Inf: Darren Campbell, So., West- ern Christian Inf: Logan McCloskey, So., Grant Union Inf: Russel Peters, Sr., Dufur OF: Jacob Brooksby, Sr., Oakland OF: Shaun Lackey, Sr., Knappa OF: Isaac DeLeon, Jr., Jefferson U: Brody Ballard, Fr., Monroe U: Mason Morris, Fr., Grant Union DH: Donoven Hargraves, Sr., Riddle DH: Hadden Stark, Jr., Country Christian DH: Coby Smiith, Jr., Bandon EMERALD HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Astoria, OR By PATRICK WEBB For The Astorian Who to root for? Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup, the United States will take on England in a semi- final matchup. Beating France 2-1 in Paris on Friday, the U.S. caused diehard fans a scare. Up 1-0 after six minutes thanks to a Megan Rapinoe free kick that went into the net through a forest of legs, it never looked easy. The Portland stal- wart added a second goal later, but the French clawed their way back to 2-1 and were increas- ingly threatening as the last 10 minutes neared. So in Lyon, a now-trendy provincial French city, the USA will play the Lionesses for a chance to contest the 2019 final. As a British-born soccer fan, one might think I would root for my home team. But since 1999 I have followed the U.S. women’s fortunes. It is the only U.S. team I root for; once the Olympics roll around my applause is for the other red, white and blue and the U.S. men’s soccer team has been as disappointing as my old London club, Crystal Palace. But U.S. women’s soccer has always grabbed my attention, in part because I refer- eed the sport for 29 years and soon learned that it was no different from the men’s game. As a ref, the only things you have to watch out for are tripping using the hip (watch a game and you will see it) and the revenge foul that occurs way, way later than the original offense. The team of 1999 was on a fairytale run. Having won in the inaugural World Cup, then seen Norway surge to the trophy in 1995, the U.S. was on home soil and raring to win. I was in Pasadena for the admittedly dull final China game which went to a nail-bit- ing extra time then a penalty-kick shootout. And yes, I was behind the goal when Brandi Chastain scored the winning spot kick, took off her shirt and waved it at me. At least I think it was me. There were 90,184 others jumping up and down in the Rose Bowl right then, so it is hard to tell. British women’s soccer hasn’t the pedigree that the Americans enjoy. Here, we have had Title IX and some collegiate development. In England, the struggle for recognition and sup- port has been harder. In 2003, I remember being in the stadium at Portland when eventual champion Germany overpowered the U.S. in the semifinal. Despite the result, it was especially enjoyable for me to watch because the Canadian center referee, Sonia Denoncourt, was someone I had trained OF: Caleb Parks, Sr., North Douglas OF: Brady Traeger, So., Kennedy OF: Justin Herberger, Sr., St. Paul U: Josh Elinsky, Sr., Neah-Kah-Nie DH: Colton Sutton, Sr., Monroe AP Photo/Francisco Seco Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring her second goal against France. with at Portland’s Delta Park. The 3-0 scoreline was flattering (two Ger- man goals were scored in injury time as the Americans pressed forward leaving their goal unprotected). I remember two lady streakers protesting the use of kangaroo leather on soc- cer shoes. But mostly I remember the talk of parity starting the creep in. Around the world, women’s teams were getting better, the pun- dits said. It was wishful thinking. It took another decade. Norway and China were always the powerhouses, with Japan surging into promi- nence next. It wasn’t until 2015 that England really started to shine, losing to France in the pool play then defeating Norway and Can- ada before losing to finalists Japan. The U.S. surged to the trophy in Vancouver, B.C., mak- ing me regret I had not bought a ticket and taken the train up there. England’s development has been thanks to the support of two London clubs I detest, Arse- nal and Chelsea. Now some of the players are household names. But like the U.S. they are not paid half as much as the men. So I suppose I win either way. If the USA advances to the final, I can be happy. The American team’s wins have been far from con- vincing, so that may not happen. If England wins, I can revert to my homeland and raise the cross of St. George on my flagpole. I have never liked the expression “win-win-situation.” But Tuesday it will be apt and, oddly, I will be happy either way. Patrick Webb is the retired managing edi- tor of The Astorian. NEWLY REMODELED NEW APPLIANCES, NEW LIGHTS NEW CARPET/VINYL FLOOR NEW BATHROOM VANITIES & MIRRORS 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS Small and Large Unfurnished 2 Bedroom Units Now Available! All Rents Include: Electricity · Garbage · Water Monday - Friday 9-5 • NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY for more information call SCOREBOARD 503-325-8221 AN AFFORDABLE PLACE TO CALL HOME EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULE SUNDAY Warrenton Baseball Challenge 12:30: Churchill vs. Warrenton 3 p.m.: Churchill vs. Warrenton Email: emeraldheights@charter.net or visit our website: emeraldheightsapartments.com
