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SOFTBALL/TRAPSHOOTING Wednesday, March 22, 2017 East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald Page 5 2A/1A SPECIAL DISTRICT 6 Returning all-league players T Pilot Rock — INF Bekah Roe (POY), sr.; P Tehya Ostrom, sr.; C Rhyanne Oates, jr.; INF Sara Weinke, jr.; INF Jacey Wilson, sr.; OF Shayla Walker, sr. Heppner — INF Morgan Correa, jr. Union — INF Ashten Wright, jr.; INF Katie Good, jr.; UTIL Ellie Clark, jr.; P Jenna Monson, sr.; UTIL Hannah Shanks, sr. Culver — C Lorena Vazquez, soph. he 2A/1A Special District 6 proved to be the best district of the classification in 2016, as Pilot Rock and Union — the top two teams in the district — also met in the state championship game. But with the move to 3A for Irrigon and Burns, SD6 is a little lighter this season and Pilot Rock and Union both appear to be the top dawgs once again. Pilot Rock returns seven starters from its state champion team, and returns state Player of the Year Bekah Roe. Heppner Mustangs EO file photo Pilot Rock will be going for its third consecutive state championship this season. Pilot Rock Rockets HEAD COACH: Darin Fitzpatrick, 6th year ASSISTANT COACHES: Karl Jensen, Paul Roe RETURNING STARTERS: INF Bekah Roe, sr.; P Tehya Ostrom, sr.; INF Jacey Wilson, sr.; INF Stacy Fitzpatrick, sr.; OF Shayla Walker sr.; C Rhyanne Oates, jr.; INF Sara Weinke, jr. OTHER RETURNERS: OF Marissa Sutherland, jr.; OF Kaitelyn Evans, soph., INF Grace Austin, soph.; Ellie Lankford, soph. 2017 Schedule March 18 at Echo W 8-7 March 24 vs Scio 11 a.m. March 24 vs Gaston 5 p.m. March 25 vs Weston-McEwen 11 a.m. March 25 vs Enterprise 5 p.m. March 27 vs Knappa 4:30 p.m. March 31 vs Weston-McEwen (at La Grande) 9 a.m. March 31 vs Echo (at La Grande) 1 p.m. April 1 vs Bonanza (at La Grande) 9 a.m. April 1 vs Vale (at La Grande) 1 p.m. April 6 at Riverside 4:30 p.m. April 8 vs Culver (2)* 11 a.m./1 p.m. April 15 vs Heppner (2)* 11 a.m./1 p.m. April 22 at Union (2)* 10 a.m./Noon April 25 at Elgin* 4 p.m. April 29 at Culver (2)* 11 a.m./1 p.m. May 2 at Burns (2)* 2/4 p.m. May 5 at Heppner (2)* 11 a.m./1 p.m. May 12 vs Union (2)* Noon/2 p.m. *-denotes league game The Mustangs are a co-op with Ione, and with a new head coach and only four seniors they’re looking to build up the program’s foundation. HEAD COACH: Rick Johnston, 1st year ASSISTANT COACHES: Janelle Ellis, 10th year; Mike Correa, 1st year. RETURNING STARTERS: Onna DeLoach, sr., P/UT; Taylor Hamby, sr., C; Meranda Lemmon, sr., IF/P; Morgan Correa, jr., IF: Morgan Orem, jr., 1B/OF; Dakota Durfey, so., P/IF OTHER RETURNERS: Sydney Qualls, sr., OF/UT; Jenna McCullough, so., OF IMPACT NEWCOMERS: Maggi Flynn, jr., IF/C; Cassi Hahn, jr., OF; Tresslyn McCurry, fr., 1B; Cami CanArsdale, fr., OF SEASON GOALS: Improve on the field and in the dugout by working and having fun while building a foundation for future success. JOHNSTON’S KEY TO THE SEASON: “Commit time and energy to learning the skills and the game of softball, and to play with enthusiasm and the desire to improve.” BIGGEST STRENGTHS: Cohesion seems to be coming early for Heppner, which has the team excited for the season. Johnston said he’s seen a lot of encouragement between teammates and a willingness to learn. 2017 Schedule Mar. 20 at Umatilla (2) Mar. 23 vs Irrigon (2) Mar. 30 vs Knappa (2) Apr. 4 vs Umatilla Apr. 8 vs Grant Union (2) Apr. 15 at Pilot Rock (2)* Apr. 18 vs Union* Apr. 21 at Culver (2)* Apr. 28 at Union (2)* May 5 vs Pilot Rock (2)* May 13 vs Culver (2)* 2 p.m. 2 p.m. TBD 3 p.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. *-denotes league game Echo Cougars Trapshooting sr. The Cougars will co-op with Stanfield and bring back an experienced group with high goals. HEAD COACH: Chad Ray, 2nd year ASSISTANT COACHES: Gene Hampton, 2nd year; Ron Post, 2nd year RETURNING STARTERS: (Boys) Hunter Barnes, sr.; Kiah Blankenship, jr.; Ethan Hobson, jr.; Nick Bither, jr. (Girls) Laci Wiggins, IMPACT NEWCOMERS: (Boys) Garrett Wiggins, so.; Ethan Percy, fr. (Girls) Natalee Sherbahn, jr.; Mady Horn, jr.; Emily Rea, 8th. 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