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2014 FALL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS GUIDE
RIVALRY INTENSIFIES
CENTRAL PANTHERS • DALLAS DRAGONS • FALLS CITY MOUNTAINEERS • PERRYDALE PIRATES
FOOTBALL • VOLLEYBALL • SOCCER • CROSS-COUNTRY
Central joins Dallas in the
Mid-Willamette Conference
INSIDE:
Five athletes
to watch this fall
in Polk County
Sept. 3, 2014
Itemizer-Observer
Polk County
Section D
2D Fall Sports Preview
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
ABOUT THE COVER:
Rivalry intensifies: Dallas senior linebacker/running back Spencer McCarron and Central senior running back/linebacker Wes Riddell will face each other once again ... this time with league
ramifications on the line now that the Panthers have joined the Dragons in the Mid-Willamette
Conference. See their story on Page 10D.
3D
DALLAS Football
5D
PERRYDALE Volleyball
7D
CENTRAL Girls Soccer
4D
6D
8D
9D
CENTRAL Football
DALLAS Boys Soccer
DALLAS Volleyball
FALLS CITY - KINGS VALLEY Football
10D
Cover Story: McCarron and Riddell clash as league foes
12D
DALLAS Cross-Country
11D
5 Fall Athletes to Watch in Polk County
13D
CENTRAL Cross-Country
15D
CENTRAL Volleyball
14D
16D
17D
18D
PERRYDALE Football
DALLAS Girls Soccer
CENTRAL Boys Soccer
FALLS CITY - KINGS VALLEY Volleyball,
WESTERN MENNONITE - PERRYDALE Girls Soccer
CONTRIBUTORS: Lukas Eggen, sports editor; Kurt Holland, managing editor; Jolene Guzman,
reporter; Emily Mentzer, reporter; Lukas Eggen, photography.
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2014 DALLAS FOOTBALL
Dragons look to build on big 2013 season
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Fall Sports Preview 3D
Dallas enters the season with the Mid-Willamette Conference crown up for grabs
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Tracy Jackson (third season).
2013 record: 4-3, fourth place in MidWillamette Conference; 8-4 overall; advanced
to quarterfinal round of Class 5A state playoffs.
Key returners: Spencer McCarron, sr., running back/linebacker; Conner Macean, sr.,
offensive/defensive lineman; Hunter Lindsay,
sr., offensive/defensive
lineman; Brad Huey, sr.,
offensive/defensive lineman; Kyle Snyder, sr.,
offensive lineman/linebacker; Jesse Wilcoxon, sr.,
running back/defensive
back; Chase Mauk, sr., running back/defensive back.
Newcomers to watch:
Harrison Broadus, soph.,
Broadus
quarterback;
Tanner
Earhart, soph., cornerback,
Jacob Collins, soph., wide
receiver/defensive back;
Jacob Ronco, soph., fullback/linebacker; Joshua
Jackson, soph., offensive/defensive lineman.
Significant stat: 2 —
The number of times
Dallas has won eight or
Maclean
more games since the
2000 season, when the Dragons went 9-2.
Outlook: Dallas is ready to run opponents
over this fall. Despite seeing top running
back/linebacker Caleb Naughton graduate in
the spring, the Dragons’ run-oriented offense
seems primed for a big year on the ground
this fall. An offensive line led by Maclean,
Lindsay, Huey and Snyder will be the key to
the Dragons’ ground attack. The line will work
to pave the way for McCarron, Wilcoxon, Mauk
and others in the run game. The Dragons are
likely to get multiple running backs involved
as Dallas hopes to wear down defenses with
DALLAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Aug. 29
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 9
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7-8
Nov. 14-15
Nov. 21-22
Nov. 29
at Cascade Jamboree
Crater
at Ashland
Woodburn *
at Central *
at South Albany *
Corvallis *
at Crescent Valley *
Lebanon *
Silverton *
5A State Playoffs
5A State Playoffs
5A State Playoffs
5A State Championship
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference game
Senior Spencer McCarron is expected to play a big role on offense for Dallas.
its Wing-T offense. The
secret to the increased
strength among linemen
stemmed from players
working in the offseason
to improve. “Our whole
front on both sides is
going to be really good,”
coach Jackson said. “I
don’t have a kid on our
Mauk
defense that can’t power
clean 200 pounds. They’ve all worked really
hard.” Added McCarron: “Guys you wouldn’t
think just by looking at them are power cleaning 200 pounds. It keeps you pushing, and
you put your nose to the
grindstone and keep
going no matter what
obstacles come in front of
you.” While McCarron will
help lead the squad’s running backs, a new face will
be under center, as sophomore Harrison Broadus
takes over at quarterback.
Earhart
Broadus’ progression will
be key in making the offense tick. Seeing a
sophomore start is unusual for the Dragons,
but coach Jackson said that Broadus, along
with Earhart, played their way into the lineup
and earned their roles “I don’t usually like
pulling sophomores up, but these guys have
been lights out and really gave us no choice,”
Jackson said. “I think (Harrison) Broadus is
going to do a great job (at quarterback) and
Tanner is going to do great at corner. These
guys really stepped up.” The Dragons are coming off an eight-win season that saw the team
advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 5A
state playoffs, where they lost to eventual
state-champion West Albany. But players back
from last season aren’t content with their
accomplishments. They want more. The
always-tough Mid-Willamette Conference will
be difficult to navigate, but West Albany,
which also won the league title last season, is
now a Class 6A school. That leaves the race for
the conference crown up for grabs and gives
the Dragons a chance for a league title in
2014. Four of Dallas’ seven league games are
at home, including what should be key
matchups against Silverton, Lebanon and
Corvallis. “We’d have summer workouts and
60 kids would show up,” Jackson said. “Our
guys have earned their success. We hope that
it’s going to be our destiny and that we
achieve good things this year.”
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2014 CENTRAL FOOTBALL
Challenge awaits Panthers in tough MWC
4D Fall Sports Preview
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
Central looks to senior running back, transfer quarterback to lead the team’s offense
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Shane Hedrick (15th season).
2013 record: 4-1, second place in Oregon
West Conference; 9-3 overall; advanced to
quarterfinal round of Class 4A state playoffs.
Key returners: Wes Riddell, sr., running
back/linebacker; Alberto Meza, sr., offensive/defensive lineman; Riley Olson, sr., offensive/defensive lineman; Ty Whittemore, sr.,
offensive/defensive lineman; Kyler Fleming,
sr., running back/linebacker; Michael Alvarez,
sr., tight end/linebacker.
Newcomer to watch: Doug Clem, jr., quar-
terback/safety.
Significant stat: 1,331
— The number of rushing
yards Riddell gained during the 2013 season.
Riddell also tied for the
team-high in touchdowns
with 12.
Outlook: Central enters the season looking to
Clem
make a big splash in its
first year at the Class 5A level. The Panthers
will once again turn to Riddell. Central will
look to dominate on the ground this fall.
Senior running back/linebacker Wes Riddell scored 12 touchdowns in 2013.
Kyle, Cassie, Ruger, Diane & Wally
“The offensive and defensive lines will be the heart
and soul of this team,
along with the hard running of Wes Riddell,”
Hedrick said. Anchoring
the front lines are Meza,
Olson and others. But the
Panthers are looking to
add a new dimension to
Alvarez
their offense with the
team’s lone transfer this season. Following
former Central quarterback Ben Finnegan,
who threw for 2,220 yards and 26 touchdowns last season, is no easy task, but Clem,
a transfer from West Salem High School,
brings speed and size (6foot-2, 205 pounds) as he
steps under center for the
Panthers. Clem led the
Titans’ unbeaten junior
varsity squad in 2012 and
appeared in limited varsity action as a backup last
season. “He has a very
good arm with accurate
passing,” Hedrick said.
Fleming
“He’s the first to arrive and
last to leave.”
The
Panthers will have to
overcome some inexperience after having 16 seniors graduate from last
season’s roster, including
eight receivers and defensive backs. While Central
may look to lean on the
run offensively, the develOlson
opment of the passing
game could turn the Panthers into a MidWillamette Conference contender. “The talent is there,” Riddell said. “We’re a really
young team, so we just need to get some
experience under our belt. There may be a
few rough games in the beginning, but we’ll
put it together from there.” Returning
CENTRAL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 9
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7-8
Nov. 14-15
Nov. 21-22
Nov. 29
Bend
at Mountain View
at South Albany *
Dallas *
at Crescent Valley *
Lebanon *
Silverton *
at Corvallis *
at Woodburn *
5A State Playoffs
5A State Playoffs
5A State Playoffs
5A State Championship
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference game
receivers Alex Quinn,
Trevor Nash and others
have a chance to break
out. Now facing larger
schools, there could be a
few bumps and bruises
along the way, but
Hedrick said the Panthers
are committed to building
depth. “I think the kids are
Quinn
adapting well,” he said.
“They’ve been very receptive with what
we’re trying to do on the field. I’m pleased
with that. I think like everyone else in the valley, we’re concerned about our depth and
developing the younger players.” Hedrick
said he’s not using wins and losses as a
barometer of success in 2014. Instead, he’s
looking for his returning starters to help a
young Central squad grow and become a
force to be reckoned with by the end of the
season. The Panthers likely will have kinks to
smooth out early in the season, but Hedrick
is confident the team’s potential can make
them competitive in the MWC. “The success
of the team will be measured on them reaching their potential,” Hedrick said. “I look for
them to have weekly improvements.”
Pirates aim to make a splash in Class 2A
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2014 PERRYDALE VOLLEYBALL
Fall Sports Preview 5D
Perrydale brings experienced varsity roster to first season in Tri-River Conference
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Denise Dickey (first season).
2013 record: 12-4, second place in Casco
League; 13-8 overall; lost to C.S. Lewis
Academy in the Casco League Tournament.
Key returners: Madison Perkins, sr., setter;
Kolbie Calonder, sr., setter; Taylor Price, jr.,
middle blocker; Sarah Nelson, sr., outside hitter; Anna McGill, jr., outside hitter.
Newcomers to watch: None.
Significant stat: 46 — The number of
serving aces Nelson
recorded during the 2013
season, a team-high.
Outlook:
Perrydale
enters a new league with
an experienced roster,
seeing eight players
returning from 2013. The
Pirates may be facing
schools with larger enrollCalonder
ments, but Perrydale
returns nearly all of its starting lineup from
last season. Although entering a new league
with a new coach, one thing is clear: Players
won’t be set in just one position. “I feel each
of these girls are very athletic and well-rounded
players who can fill any
position at any time
should the need arise,”
Dickey said. “The key to
being successful this year
is to use all our offensive
weapons and, as always,
play
great
defense.”
Hallock
Nelson will likely play a
major role on offense for
Perrydale. She was one of
the Pirates’ all-round leaders in 2013, when she led
the team in digs (220),
aces (46), hitting percentage and passing percentage, while also tying for
the team-high in serving
percentage (96 percent).
McGill
The Pirates will also rely
on Telaney Newton and Price at the net, with
Perkins and Calonder as setters. Savannah
Williams will play libero, while Hanna Hallock
rounds out the team’s lineup as a defensive
specialist. The big question surrounds
whether Perrydale’s small
roster will make things
difficult for the Pirates if
injuries or fatigue sets in
as the season goes on.
But Perrydale isn’t ready
to lay down in the TriRiver Conference. Dickey
believes the Pirates have
all the tools necessary to
Nelson
compete for a league
championship right off
the bat. “I just take each
match as they come,” said
Dickey, whose team plays
three of its first four conference matches at home,
starting on Sept. 9
against Santiam. “However, we will be very well
prepared for our new
Price
league, and I am very
excited to see the team in action. I am very
pleased with the progress they are making.
…We don’t have a very big team this year,
but we have some strong girls and I think
we’ll be OK.”
PERRYDALE VOLLEYBALL
SCHEDULE
Aug. 29
Sept. 3
Sept. 3
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 20
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 26
Sept. 26
Sept. 30
Oct. 2
Oct. 6
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 20
Oct. 22
Nov. 1
Nov. 7-8
at Central Linn Jamboree
Delphian
Portland Lutheran
Santiam *
at Kennedy *
Western Mennonite *
East Linn Christian *
at East Linn Christian
Tournament
at Regis *
Central Linn *
Damascus Christian
Sherman
at St. Paul *
at Santiam *
Kennedy *
at Western Mennonite *
at East Linn Christian *
Regis *
at Central Linn *
St. Paul *
2A State Playoffs
2A State Tournament
* — denotes Tri-River Conference match
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 a.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
3 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
TBA
TBA
2014 DALLAS BOYS SOCCER
Dragons ready to leave 2013 behind them
6D Fall Sports Preview
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
New coach hopes to lead Dallas into contention in the Mid-Willamette Conference
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Chris Smerke (first season).
2013 record: 0-7-0, eighth place in MidWillamette Conference; 0-13-1 overall.
Key returners: Tariq Miller, sr., midfield/defense; Lucas Diaz,
jr., forward; Cody Tilgner,
jr., center back/midfielder.
Newcomers to watch:
Julian Dzirabel, sr., midfield; Michael Davison, fr.,
midfielder; Ian Porter, fr.,
midfielder; Winston Huber,
fr., midfielder.
Significant stat: 90 —
The number of goals
Diaz
allowed by the Dragons
during the 2013 season, the most among
Class 5A teams.
Outlook: Dallas is looking to put a difficult
2013 season behind it. The Dragons went
without a win, scoring just seven goals while
allowing 90. But first-year head coach Chris
Smerke is optimistic about this year’s squad.
Miller will be called upon to help anchor the
defense, creating chances for Diaz on the
attack. This will be key to
the offense to the Dragons
improving on offense.
“Tariq’s aggressive style of
play and leadership on the
field will make it hard for
opposing teams to cut him
out of the game,” Smerke
said. “Lucas’ speed and
overall physicality will give
Miller
other teams’ defenses
some problems. He is a dangerous player on
the attack and provides many chances for us
in the final third with his speed and depth.”
Tilgner also will help lead the midfield unit.
The Dragons also welcome an exciting group
of newcomers. Dzirabel, a foreign exchange
student from Germany, brings an international knowledge of the game to the squad while
freshmen Davison, Porter and Huber should
compete for playing time in the midfield. With
new faces on the field, returning players are
adjusting well to Smerke. “He really knows
what he’s doing,” Diaz said. “It’s been very
smooth.” The coaching change has players
looking forward to what the future may hold
DALLAS BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE
Tariq Miller hopes to help Dallas earn
a win during the 2014 season.
Aug. 28
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 5
Nov. 8
Nov. 11
Nov. 15
at Century Jamboree
10 a.m.
at Sprague
TBA
McNary
4 p.m.
St. Helens
4 p.m.
at Benson
4:15 p.m.
Barlow
4 p.m.
at Reynolds
4 p.m.
at Central *
4 p.m.
Woodburn *
4 p.m.
at Crescent Valley *
6 p.m.
Lebanon *
4 p.m.
at Silverton *
6 p.m.
Corvallis *
4 p.m.
South Albany *
4 p.m.
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Championship
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference match
for the squad. “Everyone is excited for this fall
and we want to get a couple of wins this year,”
Diaz said. All that adds up to the Dragons
looking to take a step forward in 2014.
“Overall, the players are coming together
pretty well,” Smerke said. “I am anxious to see
how they play in the system I have set (up) for
them. It will be a lot different from what they
are used to playing, but I know they can rise
up to the challenge.”
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2014 CENTRAL GIRLS SOCCER
Chemistry key to Panthers’ success in MWC
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Fall Sports Preview 7D
Seniors looking to end career on a high with a strong showing in their final season
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Joe Orozco (third season).
2013 record: 2-6-0, fourth place in Oregon
West Conference; 3-8-1 overall.
Key returners: Jerikka White, sr., defender;
Grecia Diaz, sr., forward; Alexis Orozco, sr., forward; Victoria Padilla, sr., forward; Alyssa
Orozco, soph., midfielder.
Newcomers to watch: Naomi Torres, jr.,
midfielder; Noah Torres, soph., midfielder.
Significant stat: 10 — The number of
times opponents held Central scoreless or to
one goal in a match during the 2013 season.
The Panthers scored 17 of their 24 goals in
two matches.
Outlook: At first glance, Central has the
look of a team that will struggle in its first year
at Class 5A. But the Panthers are out to prove
they belong among the Mid-Willamette
Conference’s best. Leading the way will be
Diaz and Orozco, both experienced seniors
capable of giving the Panthers multiple scoring threats. White, one of the team’s co-captains, will anchor the defense. “We have players who have a great understanding of the
game,” Joe Orozco said. “That’s the goal right
now, so we can do better
than we did last year.”
Sisters Naomi and Noah
Torres are expected to
give Central’s midfield unit
a jolt of energy, and allow
the forwards to keep pressure on opposing defenders, hopefully leading to
more quality scoring
White
chances. “Our rotation will
work a lot better because
we have enough defenders to keep our forwards
pushing up,” coach Orozco
said. “That will allow us to
get better looks at the
goal.” With 13 upperclassmen on the roster, including Victoria Padilla and
Ale. Orozco Jasmine Meraz, Central is
not short on experience.
But entering a new league means Joe Orozco
isn’t sure where the Panthers will finish in the
league standings. “It’ll be a great test for all of
us to see how we do against Woodburn,
Silverton and everyone,” Joe Orozco said. “The
CENTRAL GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE
Aug. 29
Sept. 4
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 25
Oct. 6
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 8
Nov. 11
Nov. 15
at North Eugene
7 p.m.
Cottage Grove
6:30 p.m.
Madison
7 p.m.
at McNary
4 p.m.
North Salem
4 p.m.
at Southridge
7:30 p.m.
at Dallas *
4 p.m.
South Albany *
6 p.m.
at Silverton *
4 p.m.
Corvallis *
4 p.m.
Lebanon *
6 p.m.
at Crescent Valley *
4 p.m.
at Woodburn *
6 p.m.
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Championship
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference match
Grecia Diaz (6) hopes to have more
goal-scoring opportunities in 2014.
MWC has some really good teams and it’s
going to be a challenge for us to compete.”
Joe Orozco said the key to the team’s success
will be aggressive play that creates scoring
opportunities. “They don’t know how we play
yet, so that gives us a little bit of an advantage,” Alexis Orozco said. “... We have to step up
to the plate and show them that we belong.
We can’t back down.”
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Seniors lead experienced Dragons squad
8D Fall Sports Preview
2014 DALLAS VOLLEYBALL
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Shana Lavier (second season).
2013 record: 5-9, fifth place in MidWillamette Conference; 10-12 overall;
advanced to the first round of the Class 5A
state playoffs.
Key returners: Amanda
Dankenbring, sr., setter;
Reagan Davis, sr., defensive specialist; Briana
Classen, sr., middle blocker; Danielle Remington, sr.,
libero; Chanel Bailey, sr.,
middle blocker; Yasmine
El-Hato, jr., right-side hitter; Cambria Blaire, jr., outDankenbring side hitter; Maci Ackerman, jr., defensive specialist.
Newcomer to watch: Hailey Miller, soph.,
setter.
Significant stat: 320 — The number of
assists Dankenbring recorded during the 2013
season. The four-year starter received allleague honorable mention recognition last
season.
Outlook: A 5-9 league record may not usually seem like something to celebrate, but the
Dragons, who finished fifth last season in the
Mid-Willamette Conference, the squad’s best
Senior Danielle Remington will start
at libero for the Dragons in 2014.
placing since 2009, are hoping that it is the
start of something special. Dankenbring will
play a big role in Dallas’ success. “Amanda is
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
going to be the key component,” Lavier said. “The
setter is the general of the
court and, as a four-year
varsity player, she brings
that experience to the
court.” Remington is coming off a junior campaign
that saw her record 180
digs, 16 service aces and
Classen
294
serve
receive
attempts, giving Dallas a player who can fill in
at any spot. “She’s such a diverse player, she
can play anywhere I put her,” Lavier said.
Lavier also expects big things from returnees
Bailey, Classen, El-Hato and Blair as Miller is
the lone newcomer to varsity. Miller will likely
play a variety of positions, including setter
and outside hitter. “Hailey has worked hard
and has really developed as a player,” Lavier
said. “She played junior varsity as a freshman
and really improved.” Lavier will also be looking for current junior varsity players to possibly bring up to the varsity level depending on
how quickly they develop early in the season,
to increase the squad’s roster size, which currently stands at nine players. The Dragons
look to prove last season was the start of
something special. Despite being in what
Lavier said is the toughest league in Class 5A,
DALLAS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 6
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 20
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 30
Oct. 2
Oct. 4
Oct. 6
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 1
Nov. 7-8
at Madison Tournament 8:30 a.m.
Woodburn *
6 p.m.
at Central *
6 p.m.
at South Albany *
6 p.m.
Corvallis *
6 p.m.
Dallas Tournament
TBA
at Crescent Valley *
6 p.m.
Lebanon *
6 p.m.
Silverton *
6 p.m.
at Woodburn *
6 p.m.
at North Salem Tournament 8 a.m.
Central *
6 p.m.
South Albany *
6 p.m.
at Corvallis *
6 p.m.
Crescent Valley *
6 p.m.
at Lebanon *
6 p.m.
at Silverton *
6 p.m.
5A Play-In Round
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Tournament
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference match
she is seeing Dallas take the steps necessary
to become a contender down the road. “Last
year is a great baseline to have,” Lavier said.
“We just have to move forward. We’ve set the
bar pretty high and we want to keep building
on that.”
New coach has big expectations for Mounts
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2014 FALLS CITY - KINGS VALLEY FOOTBALL
Fall Sports Preview 9D
Falls City looks to experienced players to help take the load off freshman quarterback
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Laric Cook (first season).
2013 record: 1-3 in Class 1A Special
District 1; 2-7 overall.
Key returners: Tristan Yeager, sr., linebacker/running back/tight end; Zack Weems,
jr., linebacker/tight end;
Ryan McNabb, jr., linebacker/offensive lineman;
Zach Labrado, jr., linebacker/tight end; Tanner
Simmons, sr., offensive/defensive lineman; Bo
Beauchamp, sr., defensive
lineman.
Newcomers to watch:
Jesse Sickles, fr., quarterWeems
back; Dan Boon, jr., tight
end/linebacker.
Significant stat: 0 — The number of seniors Falls City had on its 2013 roster.
Outlook: Falls City may have gone 2-7 in
2013, but new head coach Laric Cook, who
coached Mohawk High School from 2003-12,
is expecting big things from the
Mountaineers in 2014. “Anything short of
Senior Tristan Yeager (22) will carry a
big offensive load again in 2014.
making the state playoffs is going to be hard
for me to take,” Cook said. “We set the bar high
and want to keep going up.” Cook won state
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titles at Mohawk in 2005
and 2007. Yeager, who
during his first three seasons at Falls City has had a
knack for returning kickoffs for touchdowns, will
once again play a central
role in the squad’s success.
But Cook said the team
won’t be relying on Yeager
Simmons
as its sole source of
offense. Much of that will depend on Sickles,
who as a freshman will start at quarterback.
Weems will give Sickles a reliable target, while
McNabb and Simmons will be charged with
helping to protect the young signal caller
with their play on the offensive line. Cook may
be entering his first season at Falls City, but
he’s confident the Mountaineers have what it
takes to make the state playoffs in 2014 and
contend for a league title. With more than 20
on the team’s roster, the Mountaineers appear
to have the depth necessary to compete
throughout the season. And Cook is confident
Falls City has everything it needs to hang with
the top teams in the league and change the
culture at Falls City. “The ball is in the kids’
FALLS CITY - KINGS VALLEY
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Triangle Lake *
at Alsea *
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1A State Championship
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court now,” Cook said. “If they buy into the Kool
Aid we’re serving, I know what my other programs have done and I feel like we’ll be quite
successful. … We don’t need a transfer or anything. We’ll get by with what we have and be
successful with it.” Of note, Falls City is in a new
league this year, being assigned to Class 1A
Special District 3.
Rivalry intensifies
10D Fall Sports Preview
COVER STORY
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
Dallas-Central matchup amplified as schools become league foes
oped his leadership skills and he’s had a
huge impact on our program since his
freshman year. We’ll rely heavily on him
for on-the-field leadership on both sides
of the ball.”
Riddell, who also punted for Central
last season, knows adjusting to 5A won’t
be without its challenges. But he is primed
for another big season.
“Playing linebacker and running back, I
know how opposing linebackers or running backs think,” Riddell said. “I can see
most of the cuts or holes he’s looking for
and, most of the time, I can read that
before he makes a move.”
And while the Panthers hope for a
smooth transition, Riddell said the
Panthers are ready to learn fast.
“The talent is there,” Riddell said. “We
just have to click as a team. Getting experience under our belt is huge. We may
have a few rough games early, but we’ll
put it together from experience.”
By Lukas Eggen
The Itemizer-Observer
POLK COUNTY — Ohio State vs.
Michigan. Alabama vs. Auburn. Oregon
vs. Oregon State.
In the world of sports, rivalries can turn
just another game on the schedule into
something else entirely.
Dallas and Central have faced each
other before. Despite the schools’ close
proximity, something was missing.
“It didn’t feel like a rivalry,” Central senior Wes Riddell said. “The game didn’t
really mean anything beyond final wins
and losses.”
When the two schools take the football
field on Sept. 26, things will be different.
Central is no longer part of Class 4A’s
Oregon West Conference, having been
assigned
to
5A’s
Mid-Willamette
Conference after last year’s OSAA redistricting and reclassification changes.
And two running backs/linebackers are
hoping to lead their team to a big win in a
game that has a whole new meaning.
Dallas
Dallas senior Spencer McCarron loves
the start of football season. He loves
bonding with his teammates. The thrill of
victory. But sometimes, McCarron loves
the simple things football provides.
“I’m just ready to hit somebody,”
McCarron said. “It’s the
best feeling ever.”
Dallas is coming off
an eight-win season in
2013. McCarron played
a major role on defense,
recording a team-high
90 tackles. On offense,
the
6-foot-3,
210
pounder
ran
for
nearly
McCarron
300 yards, but with former running back Caleb Naughton graduating, McCarron will be front and center
in the run game in 2014.
“We think (Spencer) is as good a player
as we’re going to have,” Dallas coach Tracy
Jackson said. “He’s a top-notch player. …
He’s everything we want him to be. He
leads by example. He’s a great teammate
in that he knows how to act and treats his
teammates with respect. That’s what a
Rivalry renewed
Central
Dallas’ Spencer McCarron and Central’s Wes Riddell will face off Sept. 26.
true leader does. He takes care of everyone.”
Entering his final season, McCarron is
being asked to do even more.
“I’ve had to become a vocal leader,”
McCarron said. “In previous years, I’ve
always kind of kept my mouth shut and
led by example. This year, they’re expecting me to be vocal and someone that people look up to. I’ve tried to take that role
on. It’s been a fun experience trying to
become a leader that they are inspired by.”
In the offseason, McCarron helped lead
summer workouts, training to get lower
when running and tackling.
“Being low, you stay hidden from other
players,” McCarron said. “You don’t really
see 6-foot-3 tailbacks very often, and the
lower man wins every time.”
The work put in during the summer is
aimed at helping Dallas not only prove
last year wasn’t a one-year wonder, but by
ending his high school career on a high
note.
“You realize it’s your last year and you
only have so much time left,” McCarron
said. “You have to hold on to it for as long
as you can and have no regrets.”
Riddell knows a thing or two about running.
The senior led the Panthers with more
than 1,300 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 2013.
On defense, he had a
team-best 99 tackles.
Unfortunately
for
opponents, Riddell isn’t
resting on his past success.
“I worked on my
speed,” he said. “I’ve
been pretty fast usually,
Riddell
but I know to take it to
the next level, you have to hit the 4.4 (second) 40 (yard dashes), so I’ve been putting
in work to improve my speed and agility.”
Riddell will once again be a major player for the Panthers on both sides of the
ball. With a new quarterback under center
and relative youth across the board,
Riddell’s role as a team leader will be
amplified.
“He’s a very good player,” Panthers
coach Shane Hedrick said. “He’s devel-
This fall won’t be the first time Central
and Dallas have faced off on the gridiron.
It will be the first time the two teams
play as Mid-Willamette Conference foes.
While that distinction may not seem big
to outsiders, for the players it changes
everything.
“(Central) being in the same league just
adds to the fun of the game,” McCarron
said. “Because we’re rivals, getting a victory over them is always big. If we beat
Central and Silverton and they were the
only two teams we beat, I would be semicontent. Those are the teams I don’t want
to lose to.”
But it’s not just the players who are
excited.
“It’s more fun for everybody,” Jackson
said. “If you don’t have a rivalry, you miss
some of the coolness about the game.”
Both teams are expecting strong fan
turnout. But for the players, the game
means more than tallying a victory for
their final win-loss total. It’s a chance for
county bragging rights and pride.
“When I heard we were moving up to
5A, I was real excited,” Riddell said. “Since
our game means something now, it gives a
whole new feeling toward the players.
“The rivalry is back.”
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athletes to watch in 2014
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
Fall Sports Preview 11D
ABBY McBETH
Central
Cross-country
The sophomore runner is
ready to build on an
impressive freshman campaign. McBeth emerged as
the Panthers’ top runner
last fall, setting a personal
record of 18 minutes, 53
seconds and ending her
season with an 11th place
finish in the OSAA 4A State
Championship meet. “Abby
has continued to dedicate
herself to running year
around,” Panthers coach Eli
Cirino said. “I am cautious
McBeth
with my expectations for
her because of the tremendous growth that she has made in
the last two years. It is unrealistic to expect her to continue to
progress the way she has been. She dreams big but is also very
knowledgeable. Having broken almost all of the Central High
distance records as a freshman, it may not be fair to place too
many expectations on her. But based on her mileage and her
competitive nature, I would be surprised if too many girls
around the state can run away from Abby.”
TRISTAN YEAGER
Falls City Football
The
senior
running
back/linebacker will be the
heart and soul of the
Mountaineers’ offense this
fall. With freshman Jesse
Sickles starting at quarterback, expect a heavy dose
of Yeager on the ground.
Statistics were not available, but Yeager returned at
least four kickoffs for scores
and led Falls City in touchdowns for the season.
“Tristan is a good, quality
1A athlete,” Mountaineers
coach Laric Cook said. “He
Yeager
works hard and has good
football instincts.” Yeager
will be asked to take pressure off of Sickles, while also helping
to anchor the defense.
MARCOS GARIBAY
Central Boys Soccer
Sydney Van Steenberge scored 24 goals in 2013 and
earned Special District 3 Player of the Year honors.
SYDNEY VAN STEENBERGE
Western Menn./Perrydale Girls Soccer
The 2013 Special District 3 Player of the Year returns for her
final high school season in 2014. Van Steenberge helped lead
the co-op squad to a 13-1 league record in Special District 3
and advanced to the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs.
Van Steenberge played a central role in the team’s offense,
leading the team in goals and assists with 21 and 17, respectively, while helping Western Mennonite/Perrydale score 96
goals, the most in Class 3A-2A-1A by 31 goals. She returns for
her senior campaign with a chance to win Player of the Year
honors for a fourth-straight season while helping Western
Mennonite/Perrydale advance to the state playoffs once again.
The senior midfielder/forward is expected to give the Panthers
a jolt on offense in 2014. Garibay, who played primarily at goalkeeper as a junior for
Central, will be freed up to
roam the field. The
Panthers scored 46 goals in
2013, third most in the
Oregon West Conference,
but 15 of those goals came
in one match. Garibay’s
move from the goal gives
Central a consistent scoring threat and someone
who can spread the field
for his teammates. “We
have a goalie who is ready
to step in this year,” Central
coach Mike Lynch said.
“Moving Marcos into the
field gives us a chance to
create many more scoring
opportunities.” Garibay also
provides depth at goalGaribay
keeper, should he be called
upon to return to the position during the season. Garibay’s
ability to play any position on the field makes him an invaluable asset for the Panthers.
Amanda Dankenbring (left) will play setter for the
Dragons during the 2014 volleyball season.
AMANDA DANKENBRING
Dallas Volleyball
Dankenbring will play setter during her senior year. Coach
Shana Lavier said Dankenbring is the “general” on the court —
and with good reason. In 2013, Dankenbring had 320 assists,
92 digs and 23 aces. “Amanda is part of a great group of seniors,” Lavier said. “She’s a positive role model for the younger
girls to look up to on and off the court, and is one of our team
leaders.” Dankenbring will look to continue her strong play on
the court as the Dragons hope to qualify for the postseason for
the second season in a row.
2014 DALLAS CROSS-COUNTRY
Dallas hopes to crack top five in conference
12D Fall Sports Preview
THE RUNDOWN …
Dallas senior Isaak Tichenor
will be one of the Dragons’
top runners this season.
Coach: Monique Lankheet (19th
season).
2013 results: BOYS — Sixth at
Mid-Willamette Conference Championships. GIRLS — Sixth at MidWillamette Conference Championships.
Key returners: BOYS — Isaak
Tichenor, sr.; Jesse Stuhr, jr.; TJ Cross,
jr.; Matt Hofen-bredl, sr.; Seth Fast, sr.
GIRLS — Catherine Rocak, sr.; Elizabeth Sutton, jr.; Alena Voss, sr.;
Alyssa Miller, jr.; Machaiah Annear,
sr.
Newcomers to watch: BOYS —
Jonathon Richardson, fr.; Kenny
Sutton, fr.; Dylan Becket, fr. GIRLS —
Sierra McBeth, jr.; Leah Miller, soph.
Significant stat: 24th — The
place Tichenor finished at the MidWillamette Conference Championships. Tichenor finished the race with
a time of 17 minutes, 55 seconds.
Outlook: A change in the league
could pay off in a big way for Dallas.
Three teams, instead of two, qualify
for the Class 5A state championship
meet this fall. With a strong group of
returning
runners,
including
Tichenor, Stuhr and Fast, the boys
team appears ready to take a step
forward this season. “I think we can
improve on what we accomplished
last year,” Lankheet said. “We’re looking to be competitive and continue to improve
our times.” Fast,
currently
the
team’s No. 5 runner, will play a
huge role in
Dallas’ team success. Cross-counStuhr
try counts the
first five varsity runners for team
scores. “I don’t think he’s going to be
our fastest guy, but he’s our pivotal
runner,” Lankheet said. “If he can
hang and pass other teams’ top five
runners, that would be huge. He’s
one who is mentally tough and stays
healthy. He seems ready to rock it.”
On the girls side, Rocak and Sutton
will help lead a group of girls who
currently run in a pack. “They’re all
about the same right now,” Lankheet
said. “I think I can get them to com-
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
DALLAS CROSS-COUNTRY SCHEDULE
Sept. 6
Sept. 10
Sept. 13
Sept. 17
Sept. 20
Sept. 24
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Nov. 1
at The Ultimook Invitational, Tillamook
2 p.m.
at Silver Falls Oktoberfest Invitational, Silver Falls State Park
TBA
at South Salem Saxon Invitational, Salem
10 a.m.
at Woodburn (vs. Lebanon, South Albany, Woodburn)
4 p.m.
at Seaside Three-Course Challenge, Camp Rilea
9:15 a.m.
at Mid-Willamette Conference Preview, Corvallis
2:30 p.m.
at Harrier Classic, Bryant Park, Albany
9:30 a.m.
at George Fox Classic, Willamette Mission Park
11:30 a.m.
at Central (vs. Central, Corvallis, South Albany)
4 p.m.
at Mid-Willamette Conference Championships, Corvallis
TBA
at Class 5A State Championships, Eugene
1:15 p.m.
pete with each
other and become more competitive during
the races.” After
placing sixth in
2013 in the boys
and girls conference championships, LankSutton
heet said she’d
love to see both squads crack the top
five in the team standings this year.
But she’s also not trying to put too
much pressure on her runners at the
beginning of the season. “We want
to focus on team camaraderie and
team effort,” Lankheet said. “If you do
that, the rest will take care of itself
and I think it helps them to have less
stress placed on them.” As Dallas
looks to crack the top five, Lankheet
said she’s more than pleased with
her team so far and she can see big
things happening for the Dragons
this fall. “We’re certainly having fun
and working really hard,” Lankheet
said. “I’m happy with the caliber of
kids. I think it’s going to be a good
season.”
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2014 CENTRAL CROSS-COUNTRY
Fall Sports Preview 13D
Sophomore McBeth leads talented group of returning athletes for girls and boys teams
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Eli Cirino (first year).
2013 finish: Not available due to
computer error at district meet site.
Key Returners: GIRLS — Abby
McBeth, soph.;
Jamie Smith, jr.;
Mandi
Desmarteau, sr.; Keighlee Riggan, sr.;
Hanna Brown, sr.
BOYS — Darien
Hume, jr.; Tucker
Engle,
jr.;
Zachary Meyer,
Smith
soph.
Newcomers
to watch: GIRLS — Bailie Hartford,
fr.; Anne Marie Hasbrook, fr.; Annie
Taylor, fr.; Bethani Altamirano, fr.
BOYS — Ammon Jeffries, soph.
Significant stat: 1st and 11th —
The district and state placings for
then-freshman McBeth in 2013 at
the Oregon West Conference
Championships and the Class 4A
Sophomore Abby McBeth is
the Panthers’ top returnee.
State Championships.
Outlook: Coach Eli Cirino is
eager to take his cross-country
teams into a new
league as Central
joins the 5A MidWillamette
Conference.
“Moving up to
the 5A level is
going to be a
huge step up in
competition for
Hume
us, and we are
looking forward
to it,” Cirino said.
With McBeth, the
Oregon
West
Conference
champion last
year and second
place finisher at
state in the Class
4A 1,500-meter
Engle
race, returning,
and a group of promising freshmen
— Hartford, Hasbrook, Taylor and
Altamirano — who are strong runners, Cirino said the girls team may
be in the top three or four teams in
CENTRAL CROSS-COUNTRY SCHEDULE
Sept. 4
Sept. 10
Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Sept. 24
Oct. 4
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Nov. 1
at Darrel Deedon Cascade Invitational, Turner
4:30 p.m.
at Silver Falls Oktoberfest Invitational, Silver Falls State Park 4 p.m.
at Molalla Invitational
11 a.m.
at Oregon City XC Invitational
10 a.m.
at Mid-Willamette Conference Preview, Corvallis
2:30 p.m.
at Harrier Classic, Bryant Park, Albany
9:30 a.m.
at Central (vs. Dallas, Corvallis, South Albany)
4 p.m.
at Mid-Willamette Conference Championships, Corvallis
TBA
at Class 5A State Championships, Eugene
1:15 p.m.
the Mid-Willamette. McBeth’s winning time at last year’s Oregon West
Conference Championships —
18:53.17 — was faster than the winning time at the Mid-Willamette
Conference Championships (18:55).
The boys team will see a cluster of
potential varsity runners, including
Thomas Peterson, Pedro Garcia, Rex
Omlid, Rufus Schrader, Josh
Peterson, Nick Burgett and Isaac
Burgett. Returners Hume, Engle and
Meyer will lead the boys and push
each other, Cirino said. “This is an
emerging group of runners, and I
think that they are a long way from
reaching their potential individually
and as a team,” he said. Cirino is
optimistic that both teams will be
very competitive in the MWC. “This
is a fun and enthusiastic group of
students that get along well and
love to run,” he noted. “It is very
rewarding to work with a group of
young men and ladies that work as
hard as they do and are willing to
sacrifice for each other and for our
team.”
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THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Chris Gubrud (first season, second
tenure).
2013 record: 3-1, second place in Special
District 1; 5-5 overall; lost in first round of Class
1A state playoffs.
Key returning players: Troy Trembly, sr.,
quar terback/defensive
back; Haylen Janesofsky,
soph., running back/linebacker; Brant Barnes, jr.,
running back/linebacker;
Kirk Fairchild, jr., offensive/defensive lineman;
David Silver, sr., linebacker;
Keenan Bailey, jr., offensive
lineman/linebacker; C.J.
Janesofsky
Marsters, soph., offensive/defensive lineman.
Newcomer to watch: Mike McGill, fr., tight
end/defensive end.
Significant stat: 12 — The number of years
in a row Perrydale qualified for the state playoffs. The streak will come to an end in 2014 as
the Pirates will play an independent schedule
and are not eligible for postseason play.
Outlook: Perrydale’s move from Class 1A to
2A would have meant a jump from eight-man
to 11-man football. Lacking the depth necessary to play at that level — the Pirates have
PERRYDALE
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Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
David Silver carries the ball for the Pirates against Jewell last season.
only 16 players out this season — Gubrud and
other school officials made the decision to
have the Pirates play an independent schedule. Perrydale’s offense will continue to center
on the run game, with Janesofsky and Barnes
receiving the bulk of the carries. Marsters,
Fairchild and Bailey will be called upon to help
anchor the offensive line. Success on the
ground will open up the field for Trembly to
move the ball through the air. “We will run
the ball and our passing game will be built
off the play-action,” Gubrud said. On the
other side of the ball, Gubrud has high
expectations of the players’ ability to stuff
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Sherman
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the run and put consistent pressure on the
ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage.
“Defensively, our linebackers are aggressive
and flow well to the ball,” Gubrud said. But it’s
not all smooth sailing for the Pirates yet.
Among the issues the team is addressing
includes finding reliable receivers for
Trembly. “Our passing game is a work in
progress on offense,” Gubrud said.
“Defensively, we need to improve our pass
defense.” Perrydale may not be competing for
a state playoff spot in 2014, but Gubrud said
the Pirates will be giving their all each and
every week. “We have a tough schedule with
many of the traditional 1A powers such as
Dufur, Triad and Sherman,” Gubrud said. “We
also play 2A schools like Elgin and Crow, so
there will be no week off in our schedule.”
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2014 CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL
Fall Sports Preview 15D
Central brings mix of youth, experience to first season in Mid-Willamette Conference
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Michelle Lewis (first year).
2013 record: 4-6, fifth place in Oregon
West Conference; 6-11 overall.
Key returners: Julia Kenyon, sr., middle
blocker; Ryanne Huffman,
sr., libero; Paris Orin, sr.,
outside hitter/defensive
specialist; Kylie Nash, jr.,
setter.
Newcomers to watch:
Alex Dowdell, soph., outside hitter/middle blocker;
Zoe Farnworth, soph.,
right-side hitter/middle
blocker; Patricia Torrez,
Nash
soph., right-side hitter/defensive specialist; Krista Omlid, fr., middle
blocker/right-side hitter.
Significant stat: 16 — That is how many
years it has been since Central volleyball has
had a new coach leading the program. Lewis,
a former assistant coach, takes over for longtime Panther head coach Claudine
Mendazona, who stepped down from the
post earlier this year.
Outlook: Lewis is leading Central to a new
league, moving up to the
Class 5A Mid-Willamette
Conference from the 4A
Oregon West Conference.
The Panthers are expecting a fast start in their new
home despite coming off
a disappointing 2013
campaign that resulted in
a sub-.500 conference
Orin
record. Seven athletes
who saw time on varsity
are back this season,
including Kenyon and
Nash. “They are the veterans on the team and have
played on the varsity
squad since their freshman year,” Lewis said. But
the Panthers also have a
strong crop of varsity
Huffman
newcomers,
including
Farnworth, Dowdell, Torres and Omlid, many
of whom will see significant game action,
giving the Panthers both depth and the ability to throw different looks at opponents
throughout the match. “The sophomores
and Krista (Omlid) really
came out strong this year,”
Lewis said. “They worked
hard and earned their
spots on the varsity roster.
It’s very possible to have a
few of them in the starting lineup.” That combination of youth and experience will make Central a
Torrez
dangerous team during
the 2014 campaign, Lewis said. And
although they’re entering a new league, the
goal remains the same: Compete for a conference title and make a deep run in the state
playoffs, something the Panthers did numerous times in recent years in the Oregon West
Conference. With 2013 conference champion
West Albany now a 6A school, that should
make this year’s Mid-Willamette Conference
race wide open, allowing numerous teams to
be competitive. “I’m really looking forward to
seeing the veterans work together with the
new players so we can find that winning
combination,” Lewis said. “It’s very possible to
have some movement between games until
we’ve got the best athletes on the court. We
CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 4
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 20
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 30
Oct. 2
Oct. 6
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 18
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 1
Nov. 7-8
Scappoose
6 p.m.
at South Albany *
6 p.m.
Dallas *
6 p.m.
at Crescent Valley *
6 p.m.
Lebanon *
6 p.m.
at Dallas Tournament
10 a.m.
Silverton *
6 p.m.
at Corvallis *
6 p.m.
at Woodburn *
6 p.m.
South Albany *
6 p.m.
at Dallas *
6 p.m.
Crescent Valley *
6 p.m.
at Lebanon *
6 p.m.
at Silverton *
6 p.m.
at Philomath Tournament 10 a.m.
Corvallis *
6 p.m.
Woodburn *
6 p.m.
5A Play-In Round
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Tournament
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference match
are not taking the transition to 5A lightly,
and we are working hard to earn a
respectable name for Central volleyball in
the league.”
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Dragons seek bounce back season in ’14
2014 DALLAS GIRLS SOCCER
16D Fall Sports Preview
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Cherish Henrickson (first full season, second tenure).
2013 record: 2-5-0, seventh place in MidWillamette Conference; 5-9-1 overall.
Key returners: Kassidy
Totten,
sr.,
forward;
Isabella Nelson, sr., midfielder; Hannah Nelson, sr.,
defender; Olivia Dalke,
soph., forward; Kayley
Sayer, soph., forward;
Sarah Ussery, jr., forward;
Stefani Tallon, soph.,
defender; Emmalee Jones,
soph., midfield; Olivia
I. Nelson
Nelson, soph.; midfield;
Katie Senger, soph., defender.
Newcomers to watch: Jordyn Applegate,
fr., forward.
Significant stat: 48 — The number of
goals Dallas gave up during the 2013 season,
the most in the MWC.
Outlook: Dallas may have finished seventh
in the MWC in 2013, but players are aiming
high this fall. On the surface, the Dragons
have a young squad, led by seniors Totten and
Isabella and Hannah Nelson. Sophomores
Dalke and Sayer will be joined by Applegate
and Ussery to form the
Dragons’ offensive attack.
Tallon, Nelson, Jones and
Senger will all see significant
playing
time
throughout the season.
Despite the youth, that
doesn’t mean the Dragons
are lacking game knowledge. “We are a young and
Totten
small team, but we have
determination and experience on our side,”
Henrickson said. “This season will be exciting.”
The biggest challenges facing Dallas may be
adjusting to their first full season under
Henrickson and her coaching staff. The transition, to this point, has been going smoothly.
“Our strength going into the season is that the
players on varsity have, for the most part,
played an entire season together already,”
Henrickson said. “These young ladies are seasoned with experience from the high school
level to the club level. Some of our challenges
will be working with a new coaching staff, different philosophies and becoming the 2014
varsity girls soccer team.” Despite an underwhelming record in 2013, Henrickson said the
Dragons have what it takes to compete for a
league title. Whether that happens depends
on how quickly Dallas’ young roster can grow
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DALLAS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE
Aug. 28
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 18
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 8
Nov. 11
Nov. 15
at Century Jamboree
1 p.m.
Canby
4 p.m.
Lakeridge
4 p.m.
at St. Helens
4 p.m.
at Century
7 p.m.
at Beaverton
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds
4 p.m.
Central *
4 p.m.
at Woodburn *
6 p.m.
Crescent Valley *
4 p.m.
at Lebanon *
4 p.m.
Silverton *
4 p.m.
at Corvallis *
6 p.m.
at South Albany *
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Playoffs
TBA
5A State Championship
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference match
Defender Hannah Nelson is one of
three returning seniors for the
Dragons this season.
up on the field. If they can, Dallas could see
itself playing well into the postseason. “The
Lady Dragons were able to make it to the
play-in round last year and I don’t see why
they couldn’t go further,” Henrickson said. “A
title would be fantastic this year. We are in a
pretty competitive league, so that title would
be a reminder of the hard work and dedication this team is going to put forth. These girls
have the right tools to have an amazing season.”
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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
2014 CENTRAL BOYS SOCCER
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Mike Lynch (fourth season).
2013 record: 3-4-4, fourth place in Oregon
West Conference; 7-4-4
overall; lost in 4A state
play-in round against
Tillamook.
Key returners: Marcos
Garibay, sr., midfield/forward; Wallace Branson, sr.,
defender; Orozco Pedro,
sr., defender/wing; Allen
Villanueva, sr., defender;
Gregorio Herrera, sr., midGaribay
fielder.
Newcomers to watch:
Aaron Padilla, fr., midfielder/defender; Erick Corral,
soph., goalkeeper.
Significant stat: 19 —
The number of seniors on
the Panthers’ roster this
season. Central has 24
total players on its varsity
roster.
Wallace
Outlook: Experience is
key for the Panthers, who graduated just five
seniors from last year’s squad. As Central prepares for the Mid-Willamette Conference, the
Gregorio Herrera is one of 19 seniors
on Central’s roster.
Panthers will rely on a large senior class. The
team’s biggest addition isn’t a new player, but
Garibay moving from goalkeeper to midfield/forward. Garibay’s move from the goal
gives the Panthers a dangerous scoring
option. “Marcos is pound for pound one of our
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best players in any position,” Lynch said. However,
if Corral struggles in goal,
expect to see Garibay
return to his old position.
Central’s biggest strength
may be its depth at every
position. With such a large
number of seniors, the
Panthers could boast one
Carrillo
of the deepest rosters in
the league thanks to players like midfielder/forward
Gregorio Herrera and
Padilla, one of the few
underclassmen to crack
the varsity roster, giving
the Panthers numerous
lineup options. Central’s
first season in the MWC
won’t be easy as they look
Gonzalez
to prove themselves.
Woodburn has dominated
the league in recent years, but the Panthers’
experience and history of playing together is
the team’s X-factor. “It’s a big deal (to have this
many seniors),” Lynch said. “They understand
the high school game. In my opinion, we
come from the strongest 4A league in the
state, sending five teams to the playoffs in a
Fall Sports Preview 17D
CENTRAL BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE
Sept. 4
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 30
Oct. 6
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 8
Nov. 11
Nov. 15
at Cottage Grove
McNary
at Aloha
Century
at Parkrose
Southridge
Sherwood
Dallas *
at South Albany *
Silverton *
at Corvallis *
at Lebanon *
Crescent Valley *
Woodburn *
5A State Playoffs
5A State Playoffs
5A State Playoffs
5A State Championship
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
* — denotes Mid-Willamette Conference match
lot of years.” With a wealth of experience to
draw from, Central isn’t just looking to post a
winning record in 2014 — Lynch said players
are expecting to make a run at a league title.
“The expectations are high,” Lynch said. “We
know we have to prove ourselves against
Woodburn, but this group wants to go deep
into the state playoffs.”
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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 3, 2014
2014 WESTERN MENNONITE/PERRYDALE GIRLS SOCCER
Mountaineers enter 2014 Squad eyes league title,
with inexperienced roster deep run in state playoffs
THE RUNDOWN …
Coach: Roxi Barnhart (fourth season).
2013 record: 5-11, sixth place in Casco
League; 6-11 overall.
Key returners: Selena LaVoie, soph., outside hitter; Anna Lammers, soph., setter;
Allison Kidd, jr., setter; Tiauannah Davis, jr.,
outside hitter.
Newcomers to watch:
Chelsea Croy, soph., outside hitter; Autumn
Johnson,
jr.,
server;
Makayla Rancore, fr.,
libero.
Significant stat: 9 —
The number of matches
the Mountaineers lost
over their final 11 contests
Lavoie
after going on a fivematch win streak from
Sept. 10-19 in 2013.
Outlook: Falls City may
have finished under .500
in 2013, but Barnhart
believes the Mountaineers are close to turning
the corner. “When I looked
back through the scores
for each match, I was
Lammers
reminded how close we
were to finishing three places higher in
league than we did,” Barnhart said. “It was literally a difference of a couple points in several matches.” Lammers and Lavoie are both
looking more confident than ever, Barnhart
said, despite Lammers moving to setter for
the first time in her career. But the difference
this season will be how the team responds to
an overall lack of experience. Croy, currently
Sept. 4
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 12
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 30
Oct. 2
Oct. 7
Oct. 9
Oct. 14
Oct. 16
Oct. 17
Oct. 21
Oct. 29
Nov. 1
Nov. 7-8
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Coach: Mike Woodward (second season).
2013 record: 13-1-0, tied for first place in
3A-2A-1A Special District No. 3; 15-2-0 overall; lost to Catlin Gabel in quarterfinal round
of Class 3A-2A-1A state playoffs.
Perrydale returners: Sydney Van
Steenberge, sr., center midfielder; Cheyenne
Locke, sr., left midfielder/forward; Emily Nelson,
sr., central defender.
Perrydale newcomers: Stephanie Juanillo, fr.,
defender; Lauren Foster,
fr., forward/midfielder;
Kiely Griffin, fr., forward.
Significant stat: 6 —
the number of freshmen
on the roster this year.
Van Steenberge
Outlook: Second-year
coach Mike Woodward has
lofty goals for the Western
Mennonite/Perrydale team
in 2014 — and beyond.
“Our expectation every
year is we want to go out
and win the league.” The
team nearly did that last
year, tying Creswell for the
conference championship.
Locke
Creswell has moved to
another league, but Woodward is anticipating
competition from Dayton, Special District 3’s
2013 third-place finisher. Woodward said the
six Perrydale players on the team this year will
make a significant contribution toward challenging for a league championship. Van
Steenberge, last season’s Special District 3
W. MENNONITE - PERRYDALE
GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE
Sept. 5
Sept. 8
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 18
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 2
Oct. 6
Oct. 8
Oct. 13
Oct. 16
Oct. 23
Nov. 4
Nov. 8
Nov. 11
Nov. 15
at Creswell
4:30 p.m.
Blanchet *
4:15 p.m.
Westside Christian
4:30 p.m.
at Amity *
4:15 p.m.
Dayton *
4:15 p.m.
Catlin Gabel
5 p.m.
at Gervais *
4:15 p.m.
at Salem Academy *
4:15 p.m.
at Taft *
4:15 p.m.
at Blanchet *
4:15 p.m.
Amity *
4:15 p.m.
at Dayton *
4:15 p.m.
Gervais *
4:15 p.m.
Salem Academy *
4:15 p.m.
Taft *
4:15 p.m.
3A-2A-1A State Playoffs
TBA
3A-2A-1A State Playoffs
TBA
3A-2A-1A State Playoffs
TBA
3A-2A-1A State Championship TBA
* — denotes Special District 3 league match
Player of the Year, and Locke, a first team all-leaguer, will be a strong one-two offensive punch.
“I’m looking for them to keep improving every
year … and vocally, I’m looking for them to be
the senior leaders that they need to be.” As the
team’s most proven defender, Nelson will be
key in helping develop a young and inexperienced group. “Emily started every game last
year,” Woodward said. “We are looking for her to
be a leader.” As for the Perrydale newcomers,
Woodward is thrilled to have the raw talent to
build upon. “They are three very good athletes
and they are all soccer players,” he said. “I’m
excited not just for what they will do this year,
but for all four years.”
Dallas
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slotted to play outside hitter, is capable of filling in at multiple positions for the
Mountaineers, who are looking to grow and
compete with the Casco League’s top teams.
Rancore could see significant playing time in
her first year at Falls City High School, while
Johnson may be one of the Mountaineers’
strongest servers. Barnhart is hoping that
some positive practices are the signs of better
things to come, especially with the league
wide open thanks to the departure of
Perrydale and St. Paul, which moved up to
Class 2A. “Things are off to a great start and if
the trend continues, we should shock and
amaze our crowd with our growth, especially
considering our lack of experienced players,”
Barnhart said.
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Independence
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410 Main St.
Monmouth
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Independence
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