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SHANER
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also entered unseeded, but didn’t
place. Despite having competed in the
World of Wrestling Championships
before, that didn’t make it any less
daunting for Shaner, especially when
comparing it to competing in the state
championships.
“There were like 22 mats; it’s way
bigger, a lot harder — it’s like the na-
tionals, pretty much,” Shaner says.
Adding to that was an early hurdle
blocking Shaner’s path to success.
After winning his first match in a 6-1
decision, Shaner lost his second
match by fall, meaning he was imme-
diately placed in a consolation brack-
et, putting more pressure on him and
making it more difficult to claw his
way back to the top.
“After I lost, I felt like I had a lot
more stress,” he says.
EAGLES
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with 11 putouts in 13 chances.
The win over Redmond puts the
team at a 7-7 record and an OSAA 5A
ranking of 19, which puts HRV rough-
ly in the middle of the pack. Halfway
through the season and heading into
league play, which starts this Saturday
with a doubleheader in Pendleton, the
Ea gles are ranked behind T he
Dalles/Dufur (No. 7, 8-5 overall
record), Pendleton (No. 9, 6-7), and
ahead of Hermiston (No. 22, 6-6) in the
Columbia River Conference.
After a bit of a lackluster start to
the season, when the Eagles went 2-6,
Despite the setback, Shaner went
on to win his next nine matches, de-
feating some noteworthy wrestlers in
the process. However, Shaner says
that in order to avoid psyching him-
self out, he never looks at his bracket
— a way to prevent himself from say,
learning that he’s about to compete
against a nationally-ranked wrestler.
That didn’t work, however, when he
faced Bell in the fourth round of the
consolation bracket and recognized
him.
“I knew it was going to be a tough
match going into… but I was ready to
wrestle him,” Shaner says, who de-
feated Bell in a 2-0 decision.
Shaner’s toughest match, though,
was the final match he won of the
tournament against an opponent from
California. After going down 4-0, and
with less than half a minute left in the
third period, Shaner gained the upper
hand on his opponent, throwing him
in a “lateral drop,” according to Shan-
er, who came from behind, and weath-
HRV has gotten back on track, win-
ning five of their last six games.
“We are starting to figure out and
thrive in our style of softball,” coach
Eric Keller said. “They are playing de-
fense to the best of their abilities and
when they make plays, it helps boost
our offense. It’s fun to watch them bat-
tle and enter league (play) on a streak
of solid games.”
Keller added that HRV has been able
to find success by working well to-
gether as a team, noting that “every-
one has their role.” He did highlight,
however, the performances of fresh-
man pitchers Hannah McNerney and
Kaylin Winans, whom he said “have
become solid varsity pitchers.”
HRV will also look toward the
team’s two heavy-hitting catchers —
ering a bloody nose, to win the match
in a 5-4 decision.
Shaner dropped his next two match-
es, but had beaten enough opponents
to get sixth place.
Baker was proud of the effort Shan-
er had given throughout the tourna-
ment.
“He fought hard and he had great
heart,” Baker says. “He puts in a lot of
work and he believes in himself.”
Shaner says he worked to cut some
weight from last year and estimated
that during the wrestling season, he
trains for about five hours a day be-
tween the high school and the
wrestling academy. But despite the
work he’s already put in, and the re-
sults he’s already seen, Shaner is not
yet satisfied and is looking forward to
competing at an even higher level
next year.
“I want to be a national champion,”
he says.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Depleted girls lax team edges Cleveland
Down four starters, HRV had a tough road to hoe going in Tues-
day’s match against Cleveland, but skated by with a 7-6 win despite
the thin roster. Coach Andrew McElderry said JV players “did a good
job filling (varsity) positions” of captains Lydia McElderry and Riley
Bauer as well as Victoria Kohner-Flanagan and Laura Scarborough,
who were absent or sidelined, respectively, due to a sprained ham-
string, sprained ankle, a “mild concussion,” and personal reasons. In
particular, McElderry highlighted the play of Ella Mudry, “who has
been solid at defense,” he said, and that of Kat McElderry, whom he
said “has an uncanny ability to get herself into solid shooting posi-
tion.” He added that Sloan Hall and Blair Holman are both “starting
to find (their) groove” and that “Lauren Orr has recently turned it
on as of lately. It is obvious that she has been putting in some extra
time outside of practice.” Kat McElderry led the team in scoring with
four goals on 12 shots, Savannah Brentlinger followed with two
goals on six shots, and Daisy Dolan had one goal on four shots.
Ground balls were spread around the team, with almost every mem-
ber of the roster getting at least one, but Erin Mayer and Savannah
Brentlinger led the way with five apiece and Ellen Hudon close be-
hind with four. Mayer also led in draw controls, winning four.
Girls lax routs Central Catholic
freshman Zoe Munn and senior Kelsey
Wells — who lead the team in hits with
20 and 18, respectively, and batting av-
erage, with .400 each. Wells also leads
the team in RBI (14) and Munn leads
the team in runs scored (13), doubles
(6), stolen bases (15), and extra base
hits (7). The team will also rely on the
power behind the bat of senior first
baseman Breanna Weekly, who leads
the team in homers (4) and slugging
percentage (.793).
As for how HRV will match up
against other teams in the conference,
it’s hard to say, especially given the
teams’ similar records.
“League (play) is going to be a chal-
lenge for all teams,” Keller said. “We
have to go into each game ready to
compete and play our best softball.”
The HRV girls lax took care of business against Central Catholic
for the second time this season, defeating the Rams by a score of
14-4. Leading the scoring effort for HRV was Erin Mayer, who had
four goals in nine shots and also led the team in ground balls (5),
and draw controls (3, tied with Daisy Dolan). Following up in scor-
ing was Kat McElderry (3), Lydia McElderry (3), Ellen Hudon (2), Sam
Davies (1), and Riley Bauer (1). Goalie Ella Rand also had a produc-
tive night in net, stopping eight of 12 shots and posting a 66.7 save
percentage — her best numbers of the season. With six games left,
HRV sits in the middle of the field in the Portland league with a 4-3
league record (4-5 overall). Portland has big league games next
week at Lincoln (Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.) and at Grant (Thursday at
7:30 p.m.), who as of Friday, were one game up on Hood River. Hood
River lost to both teams by one point earlier this season, including
an overtime loss against Lincoln.
HRV boys tennis defeats The Dalles, 5-3
In what coach Jon Hiatt described as a “blustery day,” the HRV
boys tennis team had a competitive outing in The Dalles, winning 5-
3, with five of eight matches going to third sets. Results are as fol-
lows: No. 1 singles: Scottie Ziegner, WIN, 6-1, 6-1. No. 2 singles:
Cooper Holzman, loss, 5-7, 7-6, 5-10. No. 3 singles: Will Ferrick, WIN,
7-5, 4-6, 10-5. No. 4 singles: Cole Shepherd, loss, 0-6, 7-5, 5-10. No.
1 doubles: Victor Garibo and Patrick Humann, WIN, 6-4, 6-2. No. 2
doubles: Brandon Campos and Miguel de la Rosa, loss, 4-6, 6-4, 9-
11. No. 3 doubles: Jorge Calderon and Hugo Sandoval, WIN, 7-5, 4-
6, 10-3. No. 4 doubles: Jonathan Hale and Sawyer Bogard, WIN, 7-
5, 6-2.
Hawks golf v. Goldendale
Horizon competed in Goldendale on Monday against Goldendale
High School, losing to the Wolves, 197-221, in a 9-hole match. Alex
Tran had Horizon’s best varsity score, shooting a 49, followed by Ian
Walker (54), Mason Bloomster (57), and Zachery Walker (61). The
Hawks start league action on Monday with a 1 p.m. match at Glen-
doveer Golf Course in Portland.
Photo by Ben Mitchell
also finished their sea-
son last week. The
Nobi’s dynasty team re-
turned in force to win
the league again as they
have so many times in
the past. This season,
Nobi’s dominated by
winning both the first
and second rounds and
as a result, there is no
playoff for the title in
this league. Nobi’s takes
the title outright. That’s
a true measure of how
By JEFF OLSON
good this quartet
is! Bowling for Nobi’s
were local legends in
Hood River’s women’s
bowling: Shirley Thorn-
Randy’s Painting won the hill, Nina Kruckenberg, Char-
Monday night Industrial lotte Sever ns and Nancy
League at Hood River’s Or- Asai. Congratulations to the
chard Lanes last week. They champions of the Workshirk-
absolutely crushed Columbia ers League!
Hills RV in the championship
The Wednesday afternoon
match 28 points to 2. Randy senior Colts & Fillies finished
Nieto was the driving force in up too. This league doesn’t
the contest as he rolled a solid have an overall champion, in-
scratch 648 series that was stead it honors the winners of
capped by nifty 242 and 224 the first and second half. The
games. Randy was 90 pins second half winners were the
over his average. That’s some Mighty Ducks: Adolph Bon-
pretty darn good clutch bowl- figlio, Delores Slavin, Len
ing by Randy, who doubles as Hickman and Tom Culp. The
the sponsor of his team.
winners of the first half were
His teammate, the om- the Hits and Misses: Karen
nipresent Len Hickman, was Driver, Kevin Rogers, Adria
also in fine form, chipping in Erwin and Kim McCartney.
a nice scratch 615 set that was
This has been a splendid
highlighted by fine 224 and season filled with amazing
222 games. Justin Gatewood, highlights and we want to
Jesse Flores and Wally Jak- thank everyone who bowled
sha round out this fine team in these three fantastic
of winners. They wouldn’t leagues. We miss you already
have gotten to the top without and can’t wait to see you all
nice contributions from next season. Have a wonder-
everyone on the team during ful summer but don’t forget to
the season. Team bowling is drop in and see us. Come on in
everything. Congratulations and bowl a few games to keep
to the champions of the In- sharp for next season.
dustrial League!
The Tuesday mor ning Team of the week
ladies Workshirkers League
Milo Prideaux: +105 (753)
Kegler’s
Corner
Fireworks at the Lanes
Pat Olson: +91 (748)
Ken Ingram: +90 (690)
Randy Nieto: +90 (744)
Roger Montavon: +85 (742)
3,677 total pins (handicap)
Milo Prideaux led the pa-
rade of big shooters who
made the team of the
week. Milo fired scratch 223
and 203 games in the Industri-
al, finishing his set 105 pins
over his average. This is his
second appearance on the big
five. Next, Pat Olson was sim-
ply spectacular in the tough
Wednesday night Fraternal
League where he tossed his
17th career perfect 300
game. Onlookers report that
every one of his twelve
strikes in a row were perfect
pocket hits. What an incredi-
ble number, 17 perfectos, can
you believe anybody can be
that good at this game? Pat
went on to notch a spiffy
scratch 739 series that was 91
pins over his average, making
the classy crew for the second
time this season. Ken Ingram
gets the third spot based on
his solid outing in the Thurs-
day afternoon Lads & Lassies
League. Ken logged a fine
scratch 211 game and finished
his series 90 pins over his av-
erage. This is Ken’s first-ever
appearance on the team of
the week. Randy Nieto grabs
the fourth slot based on his
fine effort in the Industri-
al. This is his fourth appear-
ance on the fab five. Getting
the anchor on the vaunted
five is Roger Montavon who
had a great showing in the
Fraternal where he notched a
near
perfect
299
game. “Sarge” had a nervy
10th frame, getting the first
two strikes on high hits but
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hits. Nevertheless, Roger fin-
ished up 85 pins over his aver-
age with a nifty scratch 715 se-
ries. This is Roger’s fifth ap-
pearance on the team of the
week this season tying him
for the most in town this sea-
son. Great bowling every-
body!
League highs
Monday evening Indus-
trial:
Randy Nieto: 242 game &
648 series
Lynn Spellman: 258 game
Fred Bergren: 248 game
George Buck: 244 game
Jann Halstead: 243 game
Greg McDaniel: 242 game
Pat Olson: 236 game
Tuesday morning Ladies
Workshirkers:
Nancy Asai: 502 series
Mary Neville: 207 game
Wednesday evening Fra-
ternal:
Pat Olson: 300, 247 games &
739 series
Roger Montavon: 299, 256
games & 715 series
Jeff Miller: 654 series
Josh Worth: 255 game & 652
series
Bernie Keys: 212 game &
584 series
Bryan Mason: 256 game
Bill Pullum: 249 game
Jeff Brittle: 246 game
Lynn Spellman: 238 game
Greg McDaniel: 236 game
T hursday after noon
Lads & Lassies:
Clif ford Beat: 227, 204
games & 603 series
Joyce Hert: 481 series
Ken Ingram: 211 game
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