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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
WEDNESDAY
July 12, 2017
16U Wildfi re fi nishes season at state
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
The Grant County Wild-
fi re 16U team fi nished in the
top half at the Friday through
Saturday, July 7-8, 16B ASA
State Championship in Med-
ford.
The team was led by man-
ager Zach Williams and as-
sistants Mike Strong, Tammy
Clark and Lance Zweygardt.
Grant County started off
the tournament in a nail-bit-
er situation, losing 9-8 to the
Canby Rebels.
“We dug a six-run hole
in the fi rst inning, then came
back 8-9, but the time limit ran
out,” Williams said. “It was
close.”
After a loss to Eagle Point
Eagles Saturday, the team
turned things around with a
2-0 win over the Oregon Fil-
lies of Eugene.
The Wildfi re also beat the
Grants Pass Fast Pitch team,
then lost to HV Ice of Happy
Valley.
Williams said it wasn’t
their best tournament, but the
team made gains this season,
which started in March.
Grant County played 27
games at tournaments in Boise,
Fruitland, Caldwell, Vancouver
and Medford with Shaine Mad-
den, Macy Strong and Brianna
Zweygardt pitching.
Williams said his team was
much improved over the sum-
mer.
“They had a lot of good
at bats against a lot of good
pitching,” he said. “They’re a
hard-working group of girls.
They practice two hours each
night.”
He said the experience
gained from over two dozen
games is valuable.
“Nothing replaces at bats
and game experience and
competing,” he said. “They
learn from it.”
The Eagle/Marissa Williams
Front row, left to right: Hailie Wright, Shaine Madden, assistant coach Mike Strong,
Macy Strong, Tiler Voigt, Taylor Allen, Jordyn Young, Baylee Combs, Madi McKrola,
Brianna Zweygardt, Marissa Smith and manager Zach Williams. Back row: assistant
coaches Tammy Clark and Lance Zweygardt.
Contributed photo/Tanni Wenger Photography
The Grant County 12-14 Juniors Little League team
finished their season placing second at the July 1-2
All Star District 3 Tournament in John Day. Back row,
from left, players Andrew Hunt, Logan McCluskey,
Peyton Neault, Bladen Burril, Tanner Way, Declan
Zweygardt, Preston Boethin and CJ Glimpse; front
row, Parker Neault, Austin McKrola, Justin Hodge and
Logan Namitz. Coaches are Will Hunt (assistant), Pat
McCluskey, Lance Zweygardt and Robert Hunt. Zach
DeRosier and Travis Heiple also assisted.
Contributed photo/Julie Larson
Grant County takes
second at district
baseball tourney
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
The Grant County 12-14
Juniors Little League baseball
team placed second at the July
1-2 All Star District 3 Tourna-
ment in John Day.
Coached by Robert Hunt,
Pat McCluskey and Lance
Zweygardt, the team played
24 games this season, win-
ning 14.
“The boys improved a lot
over the season,” Hunt said.
“We had a really good year.”
On the fi rst day of the dis-
trict tournament, Grant Coun-
ty played Hermiston, which
beat Burns in game one.
Grant County took a 5-2
loss to Hermiston, several of
the local boys in on the pitch-
ing.
Hunt noted the Little
League teams have a pitch-
count rule, like the high
school teams.
Grant County made a
comeback Sunday, with a
16-1 victory over Burns, Pey-
ton Neault pitching the entire
game.
Hermiston, with a team of
mostly 14-year-olds, claimed
an 11-1 win to take the tour-
nament title.
Hunt said he was im-
pressed by his team’s perfor-
mance.
“I couldn’t have been
prouder of those boys,” he
said. “I’m looking forward to
next year.”
Assisting coaches for
Grant County were Will Hunt,
Zach DeRosier and Travis
Heiple.
Golfi ng couples compete
at John Day Golf Club
Jack N’ Jenny
golf tournament
draws 52
Blue Mountain Eagle
The sun was shining for
the June 18-19 Jack N’ Jenny
Couples Chapman Tournament
at the John Day Golf Club.
There were 52 joining in the
tournament, including 28 from
outside Grant County.
The two-person teams were
divided by team handicaps into
three fl ights: First Flight Skin-
ners, Second Flight Brayers
and Third Flight Hee Haws.
Saturday’s Closest to the
Pin on hole No. 4 were Kath-
leen Lee with 10 feet, 9 1/2
inches for the ladies and Alan
Stephens with 10 feet, fi ve 1/2
inches for the men. Sunday’s
winners were Lori Meadows
with 25 feet, 1 inch for the la-
dies and Chuck Coffman with
10 feet and a 1/2 inch for the
men.
Next up at the John Day
Golf Club will be the July 22
through 23 Wapiti Tournament
and the Aug. 12 through 13
Two-Man Best Ball.
For more information, call
the golf club at 541-575-0170.
Skinners fl ight
Gross
First: Steve and Marla Pierce, 156
Second: Dan and Kim Crofcheck, 161
Third: Tim and Vickie Clemens, 162
Net
First (tie): David and Ginny Csenscics,
136 and Ken and Julie Ellison, 136
Third: Alan and Carol Neely Stephens,
138
Brayers fl ight
Gross
First: Ryan Simmons and Teresa
Lindgren, 167
Second,:Dave and Celia Tacy, 175
Third: Wes Jones and Michele Luck, 182
Net
First: Tom Bedortha and Lynda Farrell,
137
Second: Trevor Simmons and Mandi
Dowell, 141
Third: Bob and Vicki Johnson, 145
Hee Haws fl ight
Gross
First: Will and Judy Martin, 177
Second: Don and Jennifer Mooney, 195
Third: Randy Horner and Carlene
Johnston, 197
Net
First: Andy and Maxine Day, 140
Second: Clay Tanler and Danielle Vawter,
148
Third: Andy Radinovich and Jeanette
Hueckman, 149
Sierra May of the John Day Swim Team competes in the butterfly stroke at the Lakeview Meet.
John Day swimmers take
on big pool of competition
Team to host home
meet on July 21-23
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
The John Day Swim Team com-
peted with nearly 500 swimmers
July 7-9 at the Pendleton Meet.
The meet took place at the
Pendleton Aquatic Center’s Olym-
pic-sized pool.
“It was a teaching tool to show
our kids the bigger world of compet-
itive swimming,” said head coach
Sabrina Howard. “We had a great,
fun vibe throughout the whole week-
end, and a big incentive was to play
at the water park.”
Up against year-round swimmers
qualifying for nationals, John Day’s
seasonal team wasn’t a top placer
at the meet; however, they did have
some standout performances from
team members.
Colbie Howard placed sixth in
girls 8 and under 50-meter back
stroke and the freestyle.
Rowdy Wilson placed fourth in
the boys 8 and under breast stroke
and sixth in the 50-meter back
stroke.
Swim team board president Ha-
ley Walker said the team, which in-
Contributed photo/Julie Larson
From left: Orian Houck, Quinn Larson, Thomas LeQueiu (back) and
Caden Howard pose after winning their relay race at the Lakeview
Swim Meet.
cluded 30 athletes, showed unity and
had fun.
“I do hope, as a coach, I’m able
to offer this experience from here on
out,” Howard said.
On Friday, July 14, the team will
hold a Lap-A-Thon fundraiser at
Gleason Pool in John Day.
People wishing to sponsor a
swimmer for laps can contact any
team member or call Heather Rook-
stool, 541-390-5790.
The local team will host the John
Day Swim Meet on Friday through
Sunday, July 21-23.
Howard said the home meet will
give their team members an opportu-
nity to qualify for the District Meet,
which will take place in Prineville
July 28-30.
Rodeo youth show patriotic colors
Blue Mountain Eagle
Young cowboys and cowgirls have
been fi ne tuning their skills over the
last three Cinnabar Mountain Play-
days rodeos in the summer series.
Kicking off the two-day rodeo at
last Friday’s grand entry were fi ve
competitors carrying fl ags for the fi ve
armed branches of the military.
Hands were over hearts as Riley
Gregg sang “The Star-Spangled Ban-
ner” at the fairgrounds in John Day.
“Two days of events showed great
improvement from all the competi-
tors,” said CMP board member Janet
Plocharsky.
She said some youth are com-
pleting patterns without help from
parents, trying out new horses or trot-
ting or loping for the fi rst time. Three
youth had perfect scores in dummy
roping.
“We had a great crowd in the
shade, cheering on the kids, and ded-
icated volunteers helping throughout
the day,” Plocharsky said.
Top three after three rodeos
(More results at myeaglenews.com.)
Open Leadline
First: Bransyn Harper
Second: Blake Kimball
Third: Grayson Schmadeka
Peewee (age 6 and under)
First: Addison Wilson
Second: Brooklynn Kimball
Third: Ruby Hooper
Junior (age 7-9)
First: Aaliyah Marciel
Second: Helen Rowell
Third: Tatyn Harper
Intermediate (age 10-14)
First: Clint Rutherford
Second: Bailey McCracken
Third: Rowdy Israel
Contributed photo
Molly Davis competes in the keyhole
event at last weekend’s Cinnabar
Mountain Playdays rodeo in John Day.