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WEDNESDAY May 31, 2017 Lady Pros end season at state tourney Coach Nash is proud of team’s accomplishments By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle The Grant Union Prospector soft- ball team was eliminated from the OSAA 3A Softball State Champi- onships Wednesday, May 24, falling 8-6 to the Glide Wildcats. The Lady Pros end their season 10th in the OSAA ranking with an 18-7 record. “We had a very good season, and I’m proud of what the girls accom- plished,” said Grant Union head coach DeAnna Nash. Grant Union fi nished third in the 3A-Special District 2 playoffs and, ranked in the top 16, advanced in the state playoffs. The Prospectors were second in league with a 7-3 record. Prospector pitcher Cody Jo Mad- den was in the circle for the entire game. She kept Glide at bay in the fi rst inning, while Grant Union scored two runs. Glide had their fi rst run in the sec- ond and added three more runs in the third. The Grant Union Prospector softball team after the May 19 district playoff game against Burns. See SOFTBALL, Page B8 Eagle file photo SENIOR PROJECT Contributed photo Monument senior GW Clark, right, stands with winners of the ranch rodeo he organized for his senior project. Student organizes successful ranch rodeo Seven teams and seven bronc riders compete By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Monument senior GW Clark went the distance for his senior project, organizing the May 13 Stockman’s Invitational Ranch Rodeo and Bronc Riding event held at the Spray Rodeo Arena. Clark’s rodeo career has spanned junior high and high school, and he currently rides for the Harney County High School Rodeo Club, so spear- heading a ranch rodeo was right up his alley. “Everything went well,” he said. “I expected more for turnout, but it ended up being a pretty good show.” Seven teams of four and seven oth- er bronc riders competed, and a crowd of about 80 showed up to cheer on the participants. Clark had several responsibilities in getting the rodeo off the ground, including acquiring stock, preparing the grounds, fi nding judges, setting the rules and helping at certain areas during the rodeo. Events included mulley roping, trailer loading, team branding and a relay Clark himself created called “saddle n load.” For the “saddle n load” event, one team member raced across the are- na, another saddled a horse, then two team members rode double back to a horse trailer. Winners received a Henry .22 Golden Boy rifl e. “I’d like to thank Darren Pettyjohn at Ace Hardware for the gracious do- nations of awards for the winners,” Clark said. “He helped me purchase the rifl es for it.” See PROJECT, Page B8 GW Clark competes at Burns Rodeo Contributed photo/LindseyWyllie.com Monument High School senior GW Clark steer wrestles at the May 17 Oregon High School Rodeo Association competition in Prineville. Fun in the sun Kids can catch fun at fi shing derby Blue Mountain Eagle Kids up to age 18 can fi sh for free from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 3, at McHaley Pond east of Prai- rie City. The event includes free fi shing for kids with prizes, fi sheries-themed activities and games, fi shing help and other activities. The annual event is spon- sored by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Mal- heur National Forest. The pond is a half-mile east of Prairie City; turn right at the Forrest Conser- vation Area sign. For more information, call Emily Da- vis at 541-777-2831. The event coincides with Oregon’s free fi shing week- end when a license is not re- quired, but regulations still apply. Adults are welcome to fi sh once the derby is fi n- ished at noon. Participants are encour- aged to bring their own snacks or a picnic to the event. Monument senior GW Clark fi nished third out of fi ve competitors on day one at the May 20-21 Burns High School Rodeo. Clark rides for the Har- ney County High School Rodeo Club. Clark will compete at the June 7-10 OHSRA Championship State Finals Rodeo in Prineville. He’s currently fi fth in the Or- egon High School Rodeo Association steer wrestling standings. He also competes with Lexie Herrell in team roping. Try your hand at these warm- weather games By Rylan Boggs Blue Mountain Eagle Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy the warm- er weather. However, if you’re not sure what to do with your hands, give these games a try. Eagle file photo William Molt of Prairie City fishes with his father, Dennis, during last year’s free fishing derby. The event is planned for June 3 this year. Folf The poor man’s golf, folf — also known as Frisbee golf or disc golf — can be as competitive or as casual as you want. Typically played in either nine- or 18-hole rounds, the goal is to hit the basket with your disc in as few throws as possible. Folf discs tend to be smaller and heavier than typical Fris- bees. One course near John Day is on private land and maintained by Tom Win- ters, who asks people notify him before using the course by calling 541-542-2006, 541-620-2922, or emailing ducksouptom@centurytel. net. See FUN, Page B8
