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A8 Hood River News, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 EAGLES Continued from Page A7 “Our guys came out swinging their bats well and we built a big early lead, so it was a good game for us,” said Harjo. “Kam was really pitching well and he threw a no-hitter, which was the first one of his career, to help lead us to the win.” The Eagles went up 5-0 in the second, highlighted by an RBI single by Ward (3 for 3, 3 RBI), who leads HRV’s offense with a total of 17 hits, 10 RBI and a .486 batting average. After a scoreless third, HRV’s offense continued to shine as the Eagles built a near double-digit lead in the fourth frame when they sent nine bat- ters to the plate. The Eagles capitalized on Cougar er- rors, while Ward sparked the Eagle nine- hit offensive attack with an RBI double and Chase Lariza (1 for 2) hit an RBI sin- gle to help extend the margin to 9-0. After a scoreless fifth, Skyler Hunter’s RBI sin- gle drove home Ishizaka, who earlier walked, as HRV went up 10-0 in the sixth to get the mercy rule win. Hunter (2 for 4), HRV’s leadoff batter, leads the Eagles with a total of 15 runs scored and has also recorded 12 hits for the second highest hit total on the team. Mountain View had a total of just four baserunners who reached base only via walks or fielding errors. The Eagles recorded defensive double plays in both the first and sixth innings to shut down the nonexistent Cougar offense. The well-rested Eagles, who will have had a week off by Saturday’s game, are an injury-free and healthy team with the momentum of winning four of their last five games. “Our next game isn’t until Saturday, so we’re kind of taking advantage of the extra time off,” said Harjo. “We’ve been working hard in practice and we’re men- tally focused on preparing for our first league game. The guys are confident and they’re ready to really put their foot on the throttle. We’re hoping to attain our goal of winning the league, which should help us build lots of momentum for a strong postseason run.” The defending CRC co-champion (with Hermiston) Buckaroos have struggled de- fensively while allowing an average of 7.3 runs scored per game. With a solid trio of pitchers in Ward, Walker, and Patrick Harvey, the Eagles are a strong defensive squad, while allowing an average of just four runs scored a game. The last time the two teams met, HRV won 5-4 in the OSAA Class 5A state quarterfinals May 30, 2014, in Pendleton. HRV, which has never finished higher than third place in the CRC, is considered the top contender in the four-team con- ference. An experienced Eagles squad (eight seniors) that reached the state title game a year ago and has most of its top players returning, will have an opportu- nity to win its first-ever league title. The Eagles have qualified for the state play- offs three of the last four years. “Everyone is a year older and they all have another year of experience to make them stronger players,” said Harjo. “We have the philosophy though of taking the season one game at a time. Whatever we do in each game should help us move on and become well prepared to play even better in each subsequent game. We just try to work hard in practice to improve on a daily basis and make any adjust- ments that we might need. Knowing that we were in the finals last year is some- thing that is definitely in the back of our players’ minds. That helps to fuel the high intensity level that they have and it helps motivate the team to play good baseball. We’re hoping that we can peak at the right time, just like we did last year.” Going into Monday evening’s makeup game against La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, the HRV Eagles had their work cut out for them. When the two last faced on March 31, HRV couldn’t seem to muster any offense, going down 6-0 before a rainstorm forced players back into their respective dugouts during the top of the third in- ning, and resulted in the game’s post- ponement until April 13. Despite staring at a six-run deficit, the Eagles turned the game on its head, re- versing their fortunes and holding La Salle scoreless while putting up nine runs in four innings to win the game, 9-6. Coach Eric Keller was ecstatic about HRV’s ability to turn the game around. “It was truly a team effort,” he said. “We hit, stole bases, and executed defen- HRV track results sively. It’s a big win for us.” HRV scored three runs in the bottom of the third to narrow the gap to 6-3. After holding La Salle scoreless in the top of the fourth, the Eagles added another five runs in the bottom of the fourth to get their first lead of the game, 8-6. HRV added another run in the bottom of the sixth for the final score. Seven batters had hits and seven run- ners scored for HRV Monday evening. Leading in the hits category were Zoe Munn and Jessie Karr, who each had three hits in four at-bats, all singles, with the exception of a double hit by Karr, who also had an RBI. Other hitters in- cluded Hannah McNerney (1 for 3, single) Jenni Packer (1 for 3, double), JoJo Karr (1 for 4, single), Kelsey Wells (2 for 4, dou- ble, double), and Breanna Weekly (1 for 2, single). Scoring for HRV were Jessica DeHart Photo by Ben Mitchell WILLIE ISHIZAKA connects with a pitch dur- ing Friday’s game. Ishizaka got things rolling in the first inning with a two-run RBI single. (2), McNerney (1), Packer (1), JoJo Karr (1), Jessie Karr (2), Munn (1), and Weekly (1). Wells led the team with an impressive four RBI and Packer was close behind with three. On the mound, Hannah McNerney pitched all seven innings for HRV over the two days the game was played and was thus credited for the win. In fielding, catcher Kelsey Wells led the team with 10 putouts and had an assist as well. HRV, currently sitting in the 21st posi- tion in Class 5A with a 6-7 overall record, will be looking to achieve a .500 record with the final nonleague matchup of the season on Wednesday, when the Eagles will travel to Redmond to face the Pan- thers at 4 p.m. League games begin for HRV on Saturday with a doubleheader against the No. 7 Pendleton Buckaroos; first game starts at high noon. 3rd: HRV (100.5) 4th: Sherwood (97.5) 5th: Ridgeview (68) 6th: Estacada (67) 7th: Central (45) 8th: Redmond (36) 9th: Parkrose (20) 10th: Milwaukie (16) 11th: South Wasco County (12) Horizon Christian Hawks track team continues to break school records Boys team places fourth at Life Christian Invitational (Aldrich, Jared Davis, Luke Holste, Mason Bloomster) won its race in a Class 1A state-leading 46.4. On the girls side, the Hawk 4x400 relay improved the school record by 21 sec- onds; the team of Hannah Kempf, Miranda Roberts, Paulina Finn and Kloee Brown finished third in 4:43.4. The Hawk 4x100 relay also set a new school mark of 57.04; the team consisted of S av a n n a H aw k , B r ow n , Finn and Kempf. Kempf and Finn also had second-place individual fin- ishes: Kempf was runner-up in the 200 in 28.5 seconds; Finn was second in the 300 hurdles (55.84). On Saturday, six Horizon athletes competed at Girls tennis canceled The Eagles saw their three-game win streak come to an end on Saturday afternoon after the team went down in a 12-4 decision to Bend. Bruce Ostler led the team with three goals and seven ground balls. Torsenn Brown added a goal and six ground balls, Cody Wheat had an assist, and goalie Dallen Olmstead made a total of eight saves. The loss put HRV at 3-2 on the season. HRV was scheduled to play Tuesday at home against Century (re- sults not available due to 7 p.m. game start time) and then are away Thursday against Rex Putnam High School. Stintzi, Gabriel Campos-Davis (2nd, 45.05) Sandy Invitational 4x400 relay Crosswhite, Cole Osborn, Sat., April 11 Stintzi, Irusta (4th, 3:43.09) Boys team results 4x800 relay 1st: Sandy (155) Crosswhite, Fetkenhour, Con- 2nd: HRV (89) nor Truax, Jesse Wiley (2nd, 3rd: Barlow (82.5) 8:48.62) 4th: Central (75) Shot put 5th: Redmond (69) Sam Fults, 5th HRV athletes in top five 6th: Ridgeview (55) Discus Boys 7th: Sherwood (41.5) Sebastian Barajas, 1st (179- 200 meters 8th: Parkrose (41) 11) Parker Irusta, 2nd 9th: Estacada (35) Pole vault 1500 meters 10th: South Wasco County Kennedy, 1st (14-0) Justin Crosswhite, 1st (27) Long jump (4:20.5); Quinn Fetkenhour, 5th 11th: Milwaukie (21) Irusta, 2nd 3000 meters Carlos Chairez, 5th Girls team results Girls 4x100 relay 1st: Barlow (124) 100 meters 2nd: Sandy (104) Parker Kennedy, Irusta, Tyrone Jestena Mattson, 2nd The Horizon Christian School boys track and field team finished fourth Thurs- day at the Life Christian In- vitational in Aloha, and a select few athletes competed Saturday at the Meet of Champions in Salem. On Thursday, the Hawks had a number of athletes who were competing in events for the first time this season – including some for the first time ever. Three school records were set by Hawk boys: Sal- vador Ramire z finished third in the 400 meters in 54.46 seconds; Jony Nelson was third in the 800 in 2:13.9; and Ryan Aldrich won the shot put, improving his school record mark to 40 feet, 5.5 inches. Horizon’s 4 x 1 0 0 b o y s r e l ay t e a m Mt. Hood Meadows has announced that due to the sustained snow the mountain has received so far this month, the resort will have lifts running throughout the weekend after previously announcing that daily opera- tions would end April 12. Lifts will operate Friday, Satur- day, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meadows’ blog in- dicates that these three days will “likely bring the season to an end” for the resort. For more information, visit Meadows’ website at skihood.com. Boys lax win streak ends In a makeup game, HRV scores nine unanswered runs to beat La Salle, 9-6 News staff writer Meadows adds bonus days HRV girls tennis saw its Saturday match against Co- lumbia High School in White Salmon canceled due to weather conditions. A reschedule date has not yet been announced. The team will next head to Hermiston on Thursday for a 4 p.m. match against the Bulldogs. Eagles softball gets gutsy comeback over La Salle By BEN MITCHELL SPORTS BRIEFS Willamette University in the Meet of Champions. Three set school records a n d re g i s t e re d l i f e t i m e bests: Kempf in the 400 (64.7); Aldrich in the discus (110-1) and Nelson in the 3000 (9:49.8). Brown also raced to a personal best in the 800 (2:51.6). Horizon competes Friday with HRV and other teams at the annual Apple Blos- som Invitational at Hood River Valley High School, which starts at 4 p.m. 200 meters Mattson, 1st (25.54) 400 meters Emily Viuhkola, 1st (59.51) 800 meters Sascha Bockius, 3rd 4x100 relay Maya Anderson, Kassidy Davidson, Mattson, Viuhkola (1st, 49.78) 4x400 relay Viuhkola, Caitlyn Fick, Lauren Robinson, Bockius (4th, 4:29.12) 4x800 relay Bockius, Robinson, Fick, Sophia Marble (2nd, 10:33.37) High jump Mattson, 1st (5-2); Shae Duffy, 3rd Pole vault Kimberlee Boquist, 1st (9-0) Long jump Davidson, 5th Girls lax suffers defeat at Newberg The girls lacrosse team lost to the Newberg Tigers, 11- 8, on Saturday in Newberg, although they matched their opponent’s shot total (19). Lydia and Kat McElderry pro- duced the majority of the goals for HRV, scoring three and two goals, respectively. Savannah Brentlinger also had three goals and the best scoring percentage on the team (75). Brentlinger also had the Eagles’ lone assist and was second on the team in both the ground balls (5) and draw controls (3) categories. Savanna Boersma had a team-high six groundballs, and Erin Mayer led in draw controls, with four on the night. HRV goalie Ella Rand made eight saves on 19 shots, good for a save percent- age of 42. The defeat put HRV 2-5 overall on the season. The Eagles were scheduled to play Cleveland High School in Portland Tuesday night (results not available due to 7:45 p.m. start time) and then return home for a game against Central Catholic on Thursday at 7. Horizon takes sixth in golf tourney The Horizon boys golf team took sixth place at the Co- lumbia Christian tournament held at Glendeveer Country Club in Portland with a score of 468. The following boys shot that combined score: Ian Walker (97), RJ Hicks (109), Shaun Wang (113), and Zack Walker (147). Three JV play- ers played nine holes: Christian Cunningham (63), Andy Wang (69), and Andrew Berthold (76). ICMGA Master’s par 3 tourney results In the Indian Creek Men’s Golf Association Master’s par three competition, held Thursday at Indian Creek Golf Course, the following members took home the prizes: Low Gross: 1st, Mark Gradin (57); 2nd, Roger Barry, Steve Tessmer (tie, 61). Low Net: 1st, Lee Kober (56); 2nd, Gene Aslin (58); 3rd, Guido Wallace (59). ICMGA Master’s tourney results Despite the non-Augusta-like conditions, most of the 32 golfers who signed up for the Indian Creek Men’s Golf Association Master’s tournament managed to finish. The following led the field: Low Gross: 1st, Yoyo Cervantes (77); 2nd, Kip Miller (79); 3rd, Steve Tessmer (80); 4th, Mitch Huru (82). Low Net: 1st, Gene Aslin (70); 2nd, Rob Peterson (73); 3rd, Ron Rivers, Pat Connolly (tie, 75). The next tournament is ICMGA’s first “Major” of the year, the Spring Handicap, to be played Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. The cost for this two-day competition is $50 per player. 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