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SPORTS A10 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 Virus measures put a damper on workouts, sports Hermiston High athletes working out on their own, with teammates By ANNIE FOWLER SPORTS EDITOR The ballfi elds are empty, the soccer nets stand alone on the fi eld, and no one is allowed to get in their steps on the track at Hermiston High School. When Gov. Kate Brown closed schools last week for two weeks to help quell the spread of the coronavi- rus, that meant the athletic programs came to a halt, as well. Hermiston track coach Emilee Strot said it happened so fast that there wasn’t time to prepare her team of more than 150 athletes. “We had a coaches meet- ing with Larry (Usher, ath- letic director) on Thursday, and he gave us an update,” Strot said. “We were still prepping for upcoming events. We wake up Friday, and it’s a completely differ- ent story.” Since there was no offi - cial word from the school until Friday evening, the Hermiston track team held its Purple and Gold meet. “Our seniors had a day to remember,” Strot said. “There are still a lot of unknowns. It they are going to cancel the season, we would like to know now and deal with the emotions.” Coaches and athletes are not allowed on school prop- erty during the shutdown, nor are the coaches allowed to work with their athletes, but they have found a way to Staff photo by Ben Lonergan Hermiston High School students Julianna Joyce, left, and Ashley Treadwell, center, stretch as Angie Treadwell discusses the importance of setting a schedule during the school break. get things done. The track team has an app, which Strot said she would be adding elements to, including voluntary workouts on your own. Junior thrower Paige Palzinski, who went to state last year in the shot put, made a makeshift throw- ing pad at her family’s farm, and was getting in throws Monday. Senior sprinter Garrett Walchli worked out at Club 24 on Monday morning, and has other things planned, as well. “When there’s a will, there’s a way,” said Walchli, who qualifi ed for state in the 200 meters last spring. “If you want to exceed expecta- tions, you fi nd a way.” The Hermiston long dis- tance crew met Monday afternoon for a run. Most went on a 10-mile trek, while senior Greg Anderson stretched it to 12. Junior Amanda Nygard said the good thing about being a distance runner is that you don’t need the track or throwing rings to get a workout in. That being said, she still is having a hard time with the shutdown. “I’m OK. Not good, but not terrible,” she said. “I’m just glad it’s not my senior year.” Anderson is willing to put in the miles in hopes that track season resumes. “It’s pretty disappoint- ing,” he said. “It would be great to have a good track season. I just have to keep going in case in case we start up again.” While the school fi elds are off limits to everyone, the city of Hermiston does own four soccer fi elds at Butte Park, and has two softball fi elds, and youth football and soccer fi elds at Theater Sports Park behind Home Depot on Harper Road. They are open to the public. You can reserve times through the recreation department. Restrooms for both facil- ities are scheduled to open April 1. There are no public ten- nis courts for the high school athletes to use, but golf, courses are open. Hermiston Parks and Recreation High school athletes are not alone when it comes to suspended programs. The youth indoor soccer program, for kids ages 3 to third grade, has been sus- pended. The program, which utilizes the high school gyms, has nowhere to play. “We are kind of in limbo as to when the schools open,” said Brandon Artz, recre- ation manager for Hermis- ton Parks and Recreation. “We have to go with what the governor mandates.” The Spring Fashion Show, which is a fundraiser for the the Funland Play- ground, was moved from March 14 to May 3 at the Community Center. The Kid’s Fishing Derby at McNary Ponds is still scheduled for April 18. The event, which sees about 500 participants each year, is a go, for now. The event is for children ages 2-11. Athletic Clubs Club 24, which has loca- tions in Hermiston, Pend- leton and the Tri-Cities, announced Tuesday it would be closing all of its locations until March 31 for the health and safety of its members. According to a notice on the athletic club’s website, they will be posting workout vid- eos and livestreams that peo- ple can follow along with at home, and will be using the closure to paint and do other upgrades to their facilities. Washington Gov. Jay Ins- lee closed gyms and fi tness studios throughout the state on Monday, but Brown has not reached that point, yet. “I assume she will rec- ommend it,” Dena Gutterud, the general manager for the Round-Up Athletic Club in Pendleton, said. “We have signs up that say, ‘If you are sick, stay home.’ We ask that members wipe down equip- ment before and after use, and the staff is cleaning as we go.” Gutterud said she has noticed a big drop in atten- dance the past couple of weeks. “I understand it, but it should not paralyze us,” she said. “We just all need to be responsible.” One place in the facility that could be dangerous with the coronavirus is the sauna, but the RAC is in the pro- cess of rebuilding its saunas and they are not operational at this time. Big River Golf Course It’s business as usual at the Big River Golf Course in Umatilla, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to dark. For those needing a little fresh air and some exercise, Big River has two upcoming tournaments. The Brown Grass Tour- nament is Saturday. It’s an 18-hole, four-person scram- ble. Teams will be paired by handicap in a true blind draw. Cost is $35 per person, and you can register the day of the event. The 10th annual Tom Denchel Auto Group Shootout will be April 4-5 with an 8:30 start each day. Cost is $130 per player, which includes dinner for two, and limited compli- mentary hot dogs and select beverages on the course. Must be 21 or older to play. Registration is due March 31. Proceeds will benefi t the Umatilla Country Fair court and local kids. 3 Dawgs named to Mid-Columbia Conference wrestling team By ANNIE FOWLER SPORTS EDITOR Hermiston had three wrestlers selected to the Mid-Columbia Conference all-con- ference girls team. Senior Schae Borrego was named to the second team at 135 pounds, while senior Jazmin Deike was a second-team pick at 170 pounds. “Jazmin and Schae just completed their second year of wrestling, and will be con- tinuing their wrestling careers at Eastern Oregon University,” Hermiston coach Andy Hall said. “Any girls thinking about wrestling, this sport has a lot of potential for per- sonal growth, and will open doors for your future,” Hall said. Senior Macy Pearl Morgan was an hon- orable mention selection at 235 pounds. Morgan qualifi ed for Mat Classic XXXII, where she fi nished 0-2. MID-COLUMBIA CONFERENCE GIRLS WRESTLING Borrego Deike Lower Weight Wrestler of the Year: Taylor Wilson, jr., Hanford. Upper Weight Wrestler of the Year: Alexia Asselin, jr., Kennewick. Coach of the Year: Dom Duncan, Hanford. First Team 100 — Taylor Wilson, jr., Han- ford. 105 — Alina Gonzalez, so., Pasco. 110 — Justice San- chez, fr., Pasco. 115 — Alanna Haney, fr., Chiawana. 120 — Sofi a Correa, so., Pasco. 125 — Jazmin Mercado, jr., Pasco. 130 — Mirina Enderlin, jr., Hanford. 135 — Sara Correa, so., Kennewick. 140 — Annel- ise Whitaker, sr., Walla Walla. 145 — Aubreyanna Asselin, so., Kennewick; Grace Nelson, sr., Hanford. 155 — Ayanna Asselin, so., Kennewick. 170 — Alexia Asselin, jr., Kennewick. 190 — Katelynn Gelston, so., Hanford. 235 — Taylor Book- walter, jr., Richland. Second Team 100 — Nayeli Flores, sr., Walla Walla. 105 — Alexia Fabian, fr., Chiawana. 110 — Sierra Gonzales, so., Chiawana. 115 — Lyqualah Kinsey, so., Pasco. 120 — Mattison Stayrook, so., Southridge. 125 — Emma Sappington, so., Kennewick. 130 — Evangelina Morales, so., Southridge; Selena Renya, so., Hanford. 135 — Schae Borrego, sr., Hermiston. 140 — Hailey Say, sr., Hanford. 155 — Brenda Rios, sr., Kamiakin. 170 — Jazmin Deike, sr., Hermiston. 190 — Liz Jau- regui, so., Chiawana. 235 — Aliyah Draisey, sr., Kamiakin. Honorable Mention 100 — Mariah Hinojosa, so., Pasco. 105 — Itzel Luna, jr., Chiawana. 110 — Samantha Kirby, so., Southridge. 115 — Lana Ali, fr., Chiawana. 120 — Maria Gardner, jr., Hanford; Nalany Rubio, so., Pasco. 140 — Lindsey Rojas, jr., Kennewick. 145 — Kimberly Alvarez, sr., Kennewick. 155 — Gisselle Alcaraz, jr. Kenne- wick. 170 — Olivia Walton, jr., Hanford. 235 — Macy Pearl Morgan, sr., Hermiston. 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