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A8 Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 13, 2016 WEDNESDAY July 13, 2016 Two JD swimmers win in Lakeview By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle The John Day Swim Team shored up their talents for fourth overall at the July 8-10 Lakev- iew Swim Meet. Klamath Basin, a year-round swim team, won fi rst place with 610 points, followed by Lakev- iew with 461, Prineville 341, John Day 268 and High Desert Burns 243. There were 26 athletes from the John Day team competing at the event. John Day swimmer Taylor Hunt was the boys 13-14-year- old high-point swimmer, and Justin Hodge won the boys 12 and under. “That’s a huge compliment to have two of our boys win it,” said John Day Swim Team coach Sabrina Howard, adding the competition was tough. She said the team performed well, given the cold weather. Contributed photos/Erin Hodge Sivanna Hodge competes at the July 8-10 Lakeview Swim Meet for the John Day Swim Team. “I’m so proud of how our team came together and swam through it,” she said. “They maximized each event and warmed up by kicking hard. They all swam the best I’ve seen all season.” She said the team is now pre- paring for the Burns Swim Meet this weekend. “We’re looking for good numbers participating this week,” she said. John Day swim results (top fi ve): Boys 12 & Under 200 SC Meter Freestyle 1, Justin Hodge, 3:02.09 Boys 13-18 400 SC Meter IM 2, Taylor Hunt, 7:10.74 Girls 10 & Under 100 SC Meter Medley Relay 2, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” Boys 10 & Under 100 SC Meter Medley Relay 3, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” Boys 12 & Under 200 SC Meter Medley Relay 2, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” Girls 18 & Under 200 SC Meter Medley Relay 3, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” John Day Swim Team athletes Justin Hodge, left, and Taylor Hunt. Boys 18 & Under 200 SC Meter Medley Relay 4, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” Boys 11-12 100 SC Meter Freestyle 1, Justin Hodge, 1:19.51 5, Thomas LeQuieu, 1:35.60 Boys 13-14 200 SC Meter Freestyle 1, Russell Hodge, 2:51.28 2, Taylor Hodge, 2:51.74 Girls 8 & Under 25 SC Meter Butterfl y 4, Reece Jacobs, 30.10 5, Sierra May, 31.87 Boys 11-12 20 SC Meter Butterfl y 2, Justin Hodge, 47.64 Girls 13-14 100 SC Meter Butterfl y 4, Rhea Mead, 1:45.89 Boys 13-14 100 SC Meter Butterfl y 1, Taylor Hunt, 1:24.38 4, Russell Hodge, 1:50.53 Girls 8 & Under 25 SC Meter Backstroke 3, Sierra May, 27.57 Boys 11-12 50 SC Meter Backstroke 1, Justin Hodge, 47.31 4, Quinn Larson, 56.37 Girls 13-14 100 SC Meter Backstroke 5, Shanniyah Hall, 2:30.31 Boys 13-14 100 SC Meter Backstroke 2, Taylor Hunt, 1:33.35 5, Russell Hodge, 1:35.51 Boys 15-18 100 SC Meter Backstroke 3, Grant LeQuieu, 1:35.57 Girls 10 & Under 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 4, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” Girls 12 & Under 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 2, John Day Swim Team-OR “A” Boys 12 & Under 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 1, John Day Swim Team Boys 18 & Under 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 1, John Day Swim Team Girls 8 & Under 100 SC Meter IM 4, Sierra May, 2:43.66 Girls 9-10 100 SC Meter IM 3, Laken McKay, 2:25.13 4, Sivanna Hodge, 2:32.58 Boys 11-12 100 SC Meter IM 2, Justin Hodge, 1:42.91 Girls 13-14 200 SC Meter IM 4, Rhea Mead, 3:30.95 Boys 13-14 200 SC Meter IM 2, Taylor Hunt, 3:16.02 5, Russell Hodge, 3:33.57 Girls 8 & Under 25 SC Meter Breaststroke 4, Sierra May, 35.32 Boys 9-10 50 SC Meter Breaststroke 2, Trevor Gabbard, 1:08.83 Boys 11-12 50 SC Meter Breaststroke 2, Justin Hodge, 52.13 3, Thomas LeQuieu, 53.55 Girls 13-14 100 SC Meter breaststroke 4, Rhea Mead, 1:46.11 Boys 13-14 100 SC Meter Breaststroke 1, Taylor Hunt, 1:40.84 Girls 8 & Under 25 SC Meter Freestyle 5, Sierra May, 25.72 Girls 9-10 50 SC Meter Freestyle 3, Sivanna Hodge, 46.89 Boys 11-12 50 SC Meter Freestyle 1, Justin Hodge, 33.91 4, Thomas LeQuieu, 43.29 Girls 13-14 50 SC Meter Freestyle 5, Rhea Mead, 38.07 Boys 13-14 50 SC Meter Freestyle 1, Taylor Hunt, 30.79 2, Russell Hodge, 31.31 Combined Team Scores - Through Event 94 J, John Day Swim Team, 268.5 Women - Team Rankings - Through Event 94 5, John Day Swim Team, 85 Men - Team Rankings - Through Event 94 4, John Day Swim Team, 183.5 Wildfi re softball team slides to second in state By Angel Carpenter The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Madelyn, left, and Max Bailey warm up on the first day of the July 6-7 Junior Golf Scramble. The two- week golf camp for ages 8-18 was coached by Ron Lundbom with assistance from Jeff Allen. Junior golfers take a swing at scramble Lundbom wraps up youth camp By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Over a dozen youth com- peted in the Grant County Junior Golf scramble July 6 and 7 at the John Day Golf Club. The event capped the two-week youth golf camp led by Ron Lundbom and Jeff Allen. Lundbom is head coach for the Grant Union High School golf team, and Allen is assistant coach. There were 15 boys and girls ages 7 to 17 taking the opportunity to learn about and improve their grip, stance, posture, ball position and swing. Two days were spent practicing their swing with both irons and woods. “They learned the dif- ferent ways to putt and how to chip from around the green,” Lundbom said. “They learned some eti- quette of golf, and we went over the basic rules we en- counter most of the time we play.” Following last week’s scramble, the group gath- ered for ice cream at the clubhouse. “We talked about having a junior golf night and the future kids have in the life- long game of golf,” he said. “It was a pleasure having such a great group of kids and a special thanks to the Golf Club and this year’s golf team for helping make this happen.” Blue Mountain Eagle T he Grant Coun- ty Wildfi re 13-14-15-year-old all stars took a tough 6-5 loss to Parkside/ Beaumont on Monday in the fi - nals at the Oregon Juniors Little League State Championships. The weeklong double-elimi- nation tournament was hosted by the Or-Cal District in Tulelake, California. Grant County manager Zach Williams said his team showed their resiliency in the game after a 21-9 loss to Parkside/Beaumont the previous day in the semifi nal games. “They played really well,” he said. “They fought hard, kept it together and they played like a team.” Wildfi re’s Shaine Madden pitched the game for Grant County. The Grant County team had the fi rst run of the game in the top of the third, and Parkside/Beau- mont tied the score in the bottom of the inning. Wildfi re added a run in the top of the fourth, and three more in the seventh. The score was 5-2 going into the bottom of the sev- enth. Parkside/Beaumont loaded the bases and scored two on a single. The Eagle/Marissa Williams The Grant County Wildfire 13-14-15 All-Stars team, on Monday, prepares for state finals action. The team finished second in the tournament. “We walked a girl and got a double play from home to fi rst,” Williams said. The score was 5-4 with two outs, with the Wildfi re in the lead. “We had a ground ball to third that was thrown to fi rst, and the umpire made the determination that the fi rst baseman’s foot came off the bag, allowing the tying run to score,” Williams said. Parkside/Beaumont, which had no losses in the tournament, hit a sacrifi ce pop fl y to give them the win. If Grant County had won the game, they would have faced Parkside/Beaumont again that day for a fi nal game. “They were heartbroken,” Williams said. “It was a really hard loss. They’re very resilient.” Grant County’s centerfi elder Kaylee Wright, who went 3-4 in the game, was awarded the dis- trict administrator’s game ball as Most Valuable Player of the championship game. Williams said he appreciat- ed the supporters who followed their livestream videos and those who traveled to the games. “I would also like to thank Mike Strong and Tammy Clark,” he said. “I couldn’t ask for better assistant coaches.” S CORES Championship game Monday, July 11 Wildfi re, 5, Parkside/Beaumont, 6 (seven innings) Semifi nals Sunday, July 10, Game 2 Wildfi re, 13, Warm Springs, 3 (fi ve innings) Game 1 Wildfi re, 9, Parkside/Beaumont, 21 (seven innings) Quarterfi nals Saturday, July 9 Wildfi re, 11, Tillamook, 0 (six innings) Thursday, July 8, Game 1 Wildfi re, 21, South Salem, 0 (fi ve innings) Special Olympians shine at Summer Games By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle One moment at the July 9-10 Special Olympics Sum- mer State Games in Newberg showed what the event, involv- ing over 1,000 track and fi eld athletes, is all about. Grant County Special Olympics track and fi eld coach Karla Colson said during one of the running events an athlete fell down. “Instead of just whizzing past him, another athlete picked him up and they both fi nished last,” Colson said. The two athletes weren’t from the Grant County team, but Colson said it highlights the spirit of the Summer Games. “That’s what it’s all about,” she said. “this is real sports- manship.” This year’s Grant County team included: Caleb Madsen, Crystal Wimberley, Jay Colson, Brian McKrola, Katie Shock- ley, Josiah Hoeffner, Elizabeth Swarthout, Katie Latham, Rodney Brunson and Charley Fronapel. Colson was assist- ed by co-coach Ashley Wyllie during the season. Assistants at the games in- cluded Grant County Special Olympics coordinator Deron- da Lallatin, Michael Snyder and David Gill. The local athletes compet- ed in several events, including the shot put, softball throw, 4x100-meter relay, 100-meter walk and 200-meter run. Josiah Hoeffner placed sec- ond in the softball throw, and the relay team, including Jay Colson, Brian McKrola, Crys- tal Wimberley and Caleb Mad- sen, won third place. “They were very encourag- ing of their teammates and en- couraging toward other teams,” Karla said. “They persevered and tried their personal best. I was proud of them all. It was a beautiful thing.” She said the athletes also en- joy other activities at the event, including dances, as well as meeting athletes from other cit- ies. She added it’s special when family members can make it to cheer them on in their competi- tions. Colson said they hope to offer soccer and swimming in the fall, and they are seeking a volunteer with lifeguard certifi - cation to join them for trips and swimming activities. She noted that in order for athletes to swim during their motel stays, they have to be accompanied by a certifi ed life- guard. Contributed photo/Karla Colson The Grant County Special Olympics team. From left: coordinator Deronda Lallatin, Josiah Hoeffner, Rodney Brunson, Elizabeth Swarthout, Crystal Wimberley, Jay Colson, Caleb Madsen, Brian McKrola, David Gill (assistant), Michael Snyder (assistant), Charley Fronapel, coach Karla Colson and Katie Shockley. Not pictured, Katie Latham. No Matter how big or small your trophy was or if you just want to share a hunting adventure, send or drop off your best hunting photos or stories to 195 N Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845 • kristina@bmeagle.com Your photos could be published in this year’s EAGLE HUNTING JOURNAL Please have them to the Eagle by August 8.