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Sports Blue Mountain Eagle FUNDRAISER SOFTBALL Continued from Page B1 Continued from Page B1 friendship shared on the court. “I loved everything about the whole thing,” said Special Olympian Elizabeth Swarth- out. “Basketball is fun, and we share the ball all the time.” John Day Police Chief Richard Gray was on the law enforcement team, which included athletes from all the local agencies . “I enjoy the camaraderie — that we’re able to come together and visit and play a fun game of basketball,” Gray said. “The guys enjoy doing that, and I’m glad the departments can come to- gether for it.” Kimberly Neault, vic- tims intervention specialist at the district attorney’s of- fi ce, said the event was “an absolute blast.” “Their athletic ability is outstanding, and the com- munity support was great,” she said. Special Olympics coach and co-coordinator Deron- da Lallatin said it was a fun evening. “I really appreciate the police offi cers, taking all the grief from the emcee and refs,” she said, referring to antics that played out on the court. David Gill, a Special Olympics volunteer, said he appreciates the cooperation of school offi cials and law enforcement with Special Olympics. “The event is a group effort, or you’d never get all this done,” he said. To learn more about Grant County Special Olympics, call Deronda Lallatin at 541-620-4295. “We have a ton of expe- rience,” Nash said. “Overall, this is probably our hardest working group. They have a great work ethic and tremen- dous attitude. Several stay af- ter practice and are working hard. A lot of kids are push- ing hard for positions, which makes them all better.” Although they are a 2A level size, the Prospectors will again play 3A. Their opponents in the 3A Special District 2 include Burns, Elgin/Imbler, Enter- prise/Joseph/Wallowa, Nyssa and Vale. “Softball on the east side of the state is always compet- itive,” Nash said. “Vale is al- ways at the top of the league. We get (a game with) them at home, so that’s nice.” She said the 3A level is a better fi t for them, since they know the coaches, teams and fi elds. “We were making sure we could go 15 deep with varsity,” she said. “It’s going to be com- petitive, and they enjoy it.” She said right now the coaches are focusing on team unity and making sure the ath- letes are being pushed hard enough. “We really don’t have to GOLF Continued from Page B1 Friday was the team’s fi rst day on the course after eight days on the range. “We’ll be out on the course next week, learning the rules,” he said. “I see some potential. I like to see Wednesday, March 15, 2017 push them,” she said. “They want to work hard. They’re re- ally a fun group to be around every day.” Among their goals, Nash said: “Obviously, we’re look- ing to win league, and our goal in every game is to be compet- itive, working hard every day.” Nash has led the team since it began in 2006, and this year, her assistant coaches are Monty Nash, Les DeHaven, Kennedy Nash and Dominic DeHaven. Three of the six seniors have several years of experi- ence playing softball, includ- ing Natalie Stearns, Dauna Bishop and Ravyn Walker. “Even though it’s early in the season, we work well together,” Stearns said. “We have lots of potential, so I’m excited to see what our team brings.” Bishop said she likes the amount of experience there is on the team. “We all bond really well to- gether,” she said. Walker said, “One of our goals is being league champi- ons this year. I think it’s going to be really fun.” Hailey Carter, who’s played softball for four years now, said she’s looking forward to the season. “There are a lot of expe- rience levels, but that’s what makes it fun,” she said. Third-year player Jessica Carter said that even though they’ve only been at practice for a couple weeks, the team is like a family. “I’m really looking forward to how close we’ll get,” she said, adding they have oppor- tunities to spend time together on road trips. This is Myckee Coalwell’s fi rst year playing, and she said she’s enjoyed the fi rst week of practice. “I feel accepted as part of the team,” she said. their friendship and their competitiveness.” He welcomes the com- munity to watch the teams compete when they host the Grant Union High School In- vite Friday, April 14. Lundbom noted there were over 50 competitors last year, and there will be a golf scramble for locals that weekend for a team fundrais- er. Courtney Allen is the team’s sole senior, and it is her fi rst year playing golf. “It’s very lax, and you can laugh with everyone, even if you get a bad shot,” she said. “It’s nice to just walk around the course. I’m learning that you can do your best and still mess up, and that’s OK.” “It takes a lot of patience,” she added. “There’s some- thing about golf — it gives you a good feeling inside. Stokes said he’s glad to be back out on the course this year. “I think we have a good chance at a great season,” he said. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Grant Union Prospector Cody Jo Madden pitches the ball during practice. SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, March 16 Grant Union track and fi eld @ Breaking the Ice, Icebreaker in Prineville at 3:30 p.m. Grant Union dance @ OSAA Dance and Drill State Championships in Portland at 8:10 a.m. Friday, March 17 Grant Union dance @ OSAA Dance and Drill State Championships in Portland, TBD Dayville and Prairie City track and fi eld @ the Diana Thurmond Invitational in Harper at 11 a.m. Grant Union softball @ Union at 12 p.m. (1) Grant Union golf @ at Echo Hills Country Club in Echo (hosted by Heppner) at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 Monument track and fi eld @ Mullen-Leavitt Invite in The Dalles at 11 a.m. Grant Union baseball vs. Lakeview at 12 p.m. (2) Grant Union softball vs. Lakeview at 12 p.m. (2) The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Sivanna Hodge jumps to the beat in a hip-hop routine with Kattie Piazza, left, and Shannon Adair, right. DANCERS ADVANTAGE DENTAL CLINICS Advantage Dental Group PC Continued from Page B1 Overall Health Starts with a Healthy Smile. 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Her team will leave for state Wednesday, March 15, and perform at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, competing with 1A through 4A teams. “The high school team performed the best I’ve seen them so far this year, and I’m excited that we got to perform for our home town,” she said, adding she’s encouraged by the size of the local dance programs. “I hope it continues to grow and that we can con- tinue to serve the commu- nity.” ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Don’t forget to apply for a Silvies Valley Ranch Education Scholarship. Open to Grant & Harney County students. Postmark deadline is Blue Mountain Hospital offers Cataract Surgery each month in our outpatient surgery suite. 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