2B
COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 18, 2015
4A Boys Basketball Tournament
At Hillsboro
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career-best 77 over the fi nal 18
holes at the 2014 district tourna-
ment, isn’t sure which format
he’ll end up preferring, he said
he is looking forward to more
urgency in the regular season.
“I think it will be nice to play
in tournaments that actually
count for something because
it will make the entire season
more competitive and take the
pressure off the district tourna-
ment,” he said.
While Cottage Grove lost
just one senior, Mason Mueller
was one of its most consistent
scorers. And until Nick Russo
recovers from a preseason wrist
injury, the Lions will be with-
out a demonstrated fi fth option.
Kent Russo said it would be dif-
fi cult for the team to overcome
a bad day from any of its top
four players, and this means
that Jessy Thomason and Der-
ek Carlton will have to work
towards Mueller-level consis-
tency. However, with room for
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behind to beat Sweet Home
last year after trailing the Hus-
kies by 13 strokes heading into
the fi nal day of the district tour-
nament.
The Lions return four out
of fi ve from last year’s varsity
squad, including four-year play-
ers Johnny Conrad and Cam-
eron Sandoval.
“It was a big win for us,” said
Sandoval. “We defi nitely still
think about it, but not in a way
that makes us feel cocky. It just
helps to have that confi dence in
yourself and your teammates.”
Russo said he hopes Cottage
Grove can lock up its berth to
the state tournament, which will
be held May 18 and 19 at Quail
Valley Golf Course, before the
district championships, but last
year’s performance showed him
that this group can play well un-
der pressure.
Although Conrad, who shot a
improvement in their fi nesse
games, Russo believes this is
possible.
“Managing
themselves
around the course is the key to
a low score,” he said. “You can
come out here and hit some great
shots but still shoot a pretty high
score. But now, for example,
they’re learning how to putt.”
Cottage Grove opened its sea-
son at Bandon Dunes on Mon-
day.
Russo said he would be look-
ing for players to perform to
expectations, as opposed to
“packing it in” for their fi rst
competition.
Sandoval, who is complet-
ing his fi nal rounds of physical
therapy for offseason shoulder
surgery, said the coast is his fa-
vorite place to play.
“Bandon is a very different
course. You have to adjust to
the elements and sometimes just
hope for the best,” he said.
Boys Golf Season Outlook
2014: Sky-Em Tournament — 1st; State Tournament — 11th
Key stat: The Lions overcame a 13 shot defi cit on the fi nal day of the distict tour-
nament to overcome Sweet Home and repeat as Sky-Em champions.
Top Returners: Johnny Conrad, SR; Nick Russo, JR; Cameron Sandoval, SR;
Jessy Thomason, SO.
Key Losses: Mason Mueller
Top Newcomers: Johnny Bench, FR; Nathan Farrell, FR.
Key Tournaments: April 9 — Langdon Farms; May 11 and 12 — Sky-Em District
Tournament.
2015 will be a successful season if: “These guys learn how to score because
that’s the biggest part of golf. You can come out here and hit some great shots
but still shoot a pretty high score. Managing themselves around the course is the
key to a low score,” coach Kent Russo
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the rulebook and sought ad-
vice from colleagues. And after
spending the fi rst week of the
spring sports season at home
with his newborn, Temple re-
joined the team with a different
philosophy than what he has
brought to the wrestling mats.
“I have a very structured ap-
T RACK
AND
proach when it comes to wres-
tling, but in golf you can’t be
rigid because it requires an indi-
vidualized approach,” he said.
Temple also said that one of
the biggest obstacles for girls
g'olf at this level is keeping
enough players to fi eld a com-
plete team, and that his long-
term plans involve more fre-
quent off-season rounds to keep
players involved.
Ready or not, the Lions will
compete in their fi rst tourna-
ment of the year today at the
Blanchett Catholic Invitational.
"I just want to see how they
learn and compete in a 9-hole
situation," Temple said. "Other-
wise, I have no expectations be-
cause I'm learning right along-
side them."
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However, Knutson said he sees a group with
lots of potential, and the keys for success are
good leadership, health and an understanding of
that potential — despite struggling to compete in
various other sports so far this year.
“When coming off the other seasons, where
they’ve maybe struggled in football and basket-
ball, I think it can be diffi cult for boys to under-
stand they can still be successful in track and
fi eld,” he said.
Sky-Em triple jump champion Jayden Tucker
and Brad Geisler, who placed third in the discus
at districts, give the team some proven success in
the fi eld events.
The sprint corps is fast but somewhat unproven
on the fl at-track surface: Michael Tharpe, who ex-
celled in the hurdles last year, Brynden Howell, a
speedy receiver on the Lions’ football team and
Trevor Layne, who spent most of last season on
the long-jump runway, could make up for the loss
of all-around sprinter Jaycob Dodge.
Continuing a year-long trend of low senior turn-
out for boys’ sports at Cottage Grove, this year’s
roster lists just three seniors: Zachary Bumgarner,
Austin Powell and Jarett Raade. However, that
lost class could be balanced by an exceptional
group of freshmen that includes multi-eventer
Joshua Clafl in, distance runner Tyler Ledford and
sprinters Chad Bottorff and Jacob Woods.
Track and Field Season Outlook
2014: Girls — Sky-Em, 1st; State, 7th. Boys — Sky-Em, 3rd; State 32nd.
Key Stat: Girls —The Lions return just six of their 28 points from last year's state
meet. Boys —This year’s roster lists just three seniors.
Top Returners: Girls — Hannah Albrecht, So, SP; Conner Borigo, Sr, TH; Chelsey
Bottorff, Jr, SP; Hudson Weybright, So, MD; Breanna Wright, Jr, Dist. Boys —
Bradley Geisler, Jr, TH; Michael Tharpe, Jr, HUR; Jayden Tucker, Jr, J.
Key Losses: Girls — Destiny Dawson, JAV; Sylvia Dean, TH; Ahsha Mootz, SP.
Boys — Jaycob Dodge, SP; Darren Voight, JAV.
Top Newcomers: Girls — Chelsea Armstrong, Fr; Sydney Boxberger, Fr; Halle Pe-
tersen. Boys — Fr. Chad Bottorff, Fr; Joshua Clafl in, Fr; Tyler Ledford, Fr; Jacob
Woods, Fr.
Key Meets: May 1 — Stayton Twilight; May 8 — Wally Ciochetti Invitational; May
14 and 16 — Sky-Em Districts; May 22 and 23 — State Championships.
2015 Will be a successful season if: “It’s going to take everybody staying healthy,
working together and grinding it out. If the athletes can buy into being a part of
something bigger than themselves, then both teams have a chance to be really
successful at the district meet,” coach Ricky Knutson.
Quarterfi nals
Thursday's Results
North Bend 75, Cascade 72. 3OT
Scappoose 57, Marshfi eld 46
North Marion 62, North Valley 61, OT
Philomath 41, Madras 30
Consolation Semifi nals
Friday's Results
Cascade 71, Marshfi eld 47
Madras 52, North Valley 44
Championship Semifi nals
Friday's Results
Cascade 56, North Bend 53
North Marion 61, Philomath 54
Fourth-Place Game
Saturday's Result
Cascade 51, Madras 49
Third-Place Game
Saturday's Result
North Bend 47, Philomath 40
Championship Game
Saturday's Result
Scappoose 51, North Marion 48
4A Girls Basketball Tournament
Quarterfi nals
Thursday's Results
Sutherlin 44, Mazama 26
Cascade 46, Gladstone 37
Valley Catholic 61, Seaside 30
Henley 39, Banks 18
Consolation Semifi nals
Friday's Results
Gladstone 30, Mazama 28
Banks 44, Seaside 37
Championship Semifi nals
Friday's Results
Sutherlin 44, Cascade 33
Henley 52, Valley Catholic 38
Fourth-Place Game
Saturday's Result
Gladstone 54, Banks 31
Third-Place Game
Saturday's Result
Cascade 47, Valley Catholic 34
Championship Game
Saturday's Result
Sutherlin 51, Henley 46
League: 5 O'Clock Shadows
Date: March 8
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High Game
Men: Aaron Ames 267
Women: Cherry Bascue 205
Men Three-high series
1. Aaron Ames 728
2. Ron Bascue 636
3. Mick Batchelor 605
Women Three-high Series
1. Cherry Bascue 553
2. Callena True 505
3. Jan McTaggart 501
W
20
High Game: Margot Cotcher 189
Three-high Series
1. Margot Gotcher 524
2. Megan McNary 493
3. Deanna Worley 471
League: Meri Rollers
Date: March 10
Team
W
Blue Sunshine
19
Emerald Valley
18
Simand Chiro.
15
Moms Girls
14
Team Reliv
13
Treasure Chest
13
Three Amigos
11
Ron's Girls
10
Addi's Diner
7
Charlie's Angels
6
Lucky Ladies
5
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9
10
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14
13
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19
High Game: Allie Simons 235
Three-high Series:
1.Allie Simons 607
2. Shelly O'Reilly 587
3. Jennifer Fox 566
League: Cottage Mixers
Date: March 11
Team
Commonwealth F.
C.G. Speedway
Funseekers
Covered Bridge U.
Jerry Brown Co.
Kelly's Trailer R.
Swearengin Design
Bowling Stones
Cottage Bowl
Taylor's Towing
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High Game
Men: Glenn Clark 268
Women: Koleen Kelly 206
Men Three-high Series
1. Glenn Clark 732
2. Jim Chenoweth 654
3. Brian Roman 634
Women Three-high Series
1. Vanessa Chenoweth 562
2. Brenda Chenoweth 525
3. Koleen Kelly 519
MIDDLEFIELD MENS GOLF
Date: March 9
Game: 2-3 Points
1, Glen Hibner, Deross Kinkade,
Dave Tooker, Bob McCarty 110. 2t,
Mike Cooney, Lary Emery, Gary
Ingram, Pat Rickard 109. 2t, Ron
Ackerman, Jim Cunningham, Frank
Gates, Dick Winters 109.
Low Gross: 1, Emery 72. 2,
Kinkade 73. 3t, Cooney 75. 3t Jakce
Cox 75.
Low Net: 1, Ackerman 61. 2, Mc-
Carty 63. 3, Hibner 64.
Closest to the Pin: No. 5, Kinkade.
No. 7, Jack Doleman. No. 14, Larry
Dreiling.
Longest Putt: No. 16, Hibner.
Date: March 12
Game: Scramble w/ Tie Breakers
1, Frank Gates, Dave England, Da-
vid Morris, Bill Wilson (-6). 2, Gary
Sparks, Jerry Fisher, Jim Hoover,
Bob McCarty (-5). 3, Mike Helms,
Al Schweitzer, Leon Hayes, Larry
Eyman (-5). 4, Jake Cox, Darrell
Lee, Gary Ordway, Larry Dreiling
(-4).
Closest to the Pin: No. 5, Helms.
No. 7, Lee. No. 14, Leroy Bodine.
CG WOMENS VOLLEYBALL
League: Set & Spike
Date: March 10
League: Ball and Chain
Date: March 13
Team
Bowl Dozers
Senior Funsters
Roman Numerals
More Beer
Cracker Jacks
Joe's Diner
Thunder Boltz
Pin Pushers
Ally Oops
Party Patrol
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Timber Chicks
Olson Electric
Markham Electric
Horners
O Ducks
Nice Hits
Twisted Sisters
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High Game
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Women: Mary Whetstone 181
High Series
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Women: Doty Miller 493
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Jenni and the Jets 2
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Jim's Tire Factory
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