SPORTS Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Hottman: Continued from Page A10 with him because he is so advanced. I feel like I coach him at the college level. He is really intelligent when it comes to the discus and technique.” Not only does Hottman put in the work in the discus and shot put rings, but also in the weight room. “We are in the weight room at 6:30 in the morning four days a week,” Hottman said. And he has taken advan- tage of every rep. He holds the school record in the clean at 320 pounds. He benches 315 and squats 500. He also holds the school record for max total (clean, bench, squat) at 1,135 pounds. St rot, who teaches weight training, appreciates the work Hottman puts in. “He is incredibly strong,” she said. “He has worked really hard to get that strong. The culture in the weight room has changed for the boys, and I think it has to do with Caden. He gets in there and goes to work and he does everything right. He has great technique.” A solid foundation Hottman first started competing in track in the seventh grade. He was prod- ded by his dad Gavin to at least give the sport a try. Gavin Hottman was a state champion in the shot put (51-4 1/2) and discus (155) for Kalama High School in 1995. He competed for Eastern Oregon University, where he is ranked fifth on the Mountaineers’ all-time list for the discus throw with a mark of 158-3, set in 1997. By the time Hottman was in the eighth grade, he had the top marks in Oregon for middle school throwers, which ignited the fl ame for track. Baseball was Hottman’s fi rst love since he was a little boy, and he played through his freshman year before he decided that track and fi eld was his future. “It’s cool for Caden that he has the support from his family,” Strot said. “They have made it a family sport. They get to travel together. They have even put in a throwing place at home.” Hottman also got a few off ers to play football, but he passed. “I had some interest from schools for football — NAIA and Division II — but I knew track was what I wanted to do,” he said. “I love playing foot- ball, but track, I love every- thing about it. I love training for track just as much as I like competing in it. I feel I would have a better future in track than football.” A very bright future Not only does Hottman put in the time at school to get better, but he attends meets all over the country, and works out at the Iron Wood Throws Center in Rathdrum, Idaho. East Oregonian “I go at least once a month,” Hottman said of Ironwood. “It’s the biggest infl uence I have. I was there two weeks ago.” Hottman will compete in two indoor meets in March in New York City. There, he will compete in the weight throw, which is a college indoor event. His best mark in the event is 68-11, which ranks him 12th in the nation among high school throw- ers. The Bulldogs open Mid-Columbia Conference action March 31 at Richland High School. “It will be a fun season,” Hottman said. “If I don’t come prepared, I won’t be in fi rst place at the end of the day. I’m competing against myself.” If everything goes as planned, Hottman hopes to throw at the state meet in May. “My goal since I was a sophomore was to win a state title,” he said. After two years of wait- ing, it’s time. Losing Your HEARING Wrestling: Continued from Page A10 freshman lost by techni- cal fall (16-0) to Kenndyl Mobley of North Central. Vassey posted two pins and a decision to reach the finals against Jakob Connors of Mead. Connors pinned Vassey in the fi rst round. Also placing for the Bulldogs and earning a trip to state were Jeshaiah Garza (126, fourth), Daniel Garza (132, third), Hunter Dyer (138, third), Zane Estes (160, fi fth) and Jaxson Gribskov (182, third). Gribskov had the most impressive day of anyone. He lost his first match, which was unexpected. He then went to work and won fi ve loser-out matches in the consolation round to fi nish third. “I was kidding with Jaxson at another tourna- ment when he lost his fi rst match and I told him he had to be the ultimate road warrior and fi nish third,” Larson said. “Never did I think he would lose his fi rst match, but that goes to his mindset. We were happy he came back and got third.” or are your ears just plugged with EARWAX? decision to Tyler Walker of University in the champion- ship match. At 126, Rodriguez had two pins and a decision to reach the fi nals. In the championship match, the FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF! You are invited for a FREE ear inspection using the latest video technology to determine if you could be helped by a hearing ON aid. 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Camp said his mentality is to recruit “Eastern Oregon kind of guys,” and there is an emphasis at Eastern on recruiting locally. “I want to make sure we keep Eastern Oregon talent here,” he said. “The kids we recruit locally really under- stand the values and work ethic involved in playing here.” According to Camp, a handful of incoming players will meet immediate needs on both sides of the ball. “We’re going to start the best 11 guys on off ense, defense and special teams,” he said. “If a freshman earns a spot on the fi eld, everything is open.” Eastern added four line- backers, in addition to two running backs who also played linebacker. Colt Matteson, of Bishop Union, California, Lawson Tala- mentez, of Seaside, and Jason Sieveking, of Redmond, primarily played the outside linebacker position in high school. Andrew Domingos, of Hockinson, Washington, played primarily middle line- backer — the new Mountain- eer recorded 159 tackles, 14 sacks, two blocked punts and a touchdown during his senior year at Hockinson High School. A11 T he Mou nt ai neers snagged two transfer receiv- ers, who were getting limited reps at Western Oregon. Andre Martinez and Blake Davis, a Pendleton High School alum, will help add speed to Eastern’s receiving corps. Easter n added three running backs, one of whom is a very familiar name in La Grande. Brody MacMil- lan, a running back and linebacker for the Tigers, signed to play for the Moun- taineers. MacMillan was an anchor for La Grande, on the off ense and defense, helping the Tigers build their off en- sive identity around a bruis- ing running style. “He’s a competitor,” Camp said of the reign- ing Greater Oregon League off ensive player of the year. “I really think he’ll add good depth and has a passion to play.” Camp said he suspects MacMillan will play running back, but there always is the possibility he could see time at the linebacker position. Camp noted this year’s recruits and their fami- lies really bought into the program on their visits and workouts. The Mountaineers are poised to fi ll the spots of 12 redshirt-seniors who will be moving on from the program. Eastern is coming off a 4-6 season in 2021. The Moun- taineers have not released their 2022 schedule yet, but are slated to begin workouts in the summer. 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