Weekly La Conner High Sports capsule, May 18, 2011

Braves Raves

 Photo by Amylynn Richards

SAFE! – La Conner Braves’ DJ Carr slides into base milliseconds ahead of the ball during last Tuesday’s District Semi-Final baseball game against Rainier Christian. The Braves won 10-5. 

By Amylynn Richards

STATE TOURNEY

The Braves baseball team, which beat the 2010 reigning 2B baseball champions Seattle Lutheran, is ready to take on Toutle Lake at 1:30 p.m. at Daniels Field in the Regional State Tournament in Anacortes on Saturday.

The stakes are high, and the more the merrier to cheer the boys on to victory.  The winner of the Concrete vs. Morton-White Pass high schools and La Conner vs. Toutle Lake games will compete the same day at 4 p.m. 

Sixteen teams at four locations across Washington State will compete the morning and early afternoon of Saturday, May 21. The winners of those eight games will compete later on the same date. The four victors will advance to the final-four game at Parker Field in Yakima beginning Friday, May 27.

Daniels Field is at 13^th Street and G Avenue in Anacortes. Concrete will play Morton-White Pass high earlier in the day, at 10 a.m. 

Admission for Adults and students without ASB cards is $8; students with ASB card, senior citizens and children pay $6. Concessions will be open.

 BASEBALL

The Braves won the District Semi-Final game against Rainier Christian 10-5 in five innings on Tuesday, May 10, at home. “It was an exciting week for the Braves,” reports Coach Jeremiah LeSourd. 

Braves pitcher Tyler Howlett was in control of the game from the beginning, pitching a one hit shutout. Offensively, the Braves got started in the second inning with back to back doubles by Dakota Hartley and Matt McCauley, with McCauley scoring Hartley.

 In the third inning, Tyler Howlett had a two run double, and later scored on an error. In the fourth inning, the first five hitters singled and Matt McCauley hit a Grand Slam Homerun to give the Braves a ten run lead.

Leading Hitters: Matt McCauley was 3 for 3 with the grand slam homerun and 5 RBI's; Tyler Howlett was 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBI; Garrett Wilbur was 2 for 3 with an RBI; and Dakota Hartley had two doubles.

 The team went to Stanwood high school on Saturday, May 14 to win the District Championship against the 2010 2B State Champion Seattle Lutheran 3-1. “The championship was an intense game and after the Braves settled down they proved to be ready for challenge,” LeSourd said, “the last two times the Braves had played the defending state champion the Braves lost in the bottom of the 7^th inning. The team has learned from those tough lessons and were able to win the District Title.”

The Braves were able to get men on base, but the first Brave did not run home until the bottom of the fourth inning.

“Seattle Lutheran was able to score an unearned run in the top of the first inning, but that was all the Braves pitching would allow,” said LeSourd.  Garrett Wilbur threw 4 tough innings, and struck out seven batters in “some critical situations,” according to LeSourd. Tyler Howlett closed the game with three shutout innings.

Team highlights: Tyler Howlett led off with a single, Matt McCauley followed with an infield single and Wil James walked to load the bases. Christian Johnston hit a two run single to give the Braves the lead. The third run was on a pass ball that went out of play.

FASTPITCH

The girls’ team went to Friday Harbor on Tuesday, May 10. The Braves made a total of 7 errors to the Vikings’ 1 error. The Vikings took the lead 6-1 in the second inning and never looked back, ultimately winning the game 14-4 in five innings.

Galena Graham had 8 put outs at first base; she now has 120 put outs in her high school career and only committed 2 errors during the season, earning herself a .984 fielding percentage. Samie Miller was 2 for 3, 1 RBI and hit her fourth home run of the season. Taysha James was 2 for 3, with a double. Laruen McClung was 1 for 3 with a double and 1 RBI, and Sierra Brown was 1 for 1, with a double.

On Saturday, May 14, the girls hit the road to play Adna. The Adna Pirates won 14-6 in seven innings.  The Braves committed 7 errors in this game; Adna had 1 error. Coach Peg Seeling said of the game, “While this game goes in the loss column, I was glad to see the girls hang in there and play all seven innings.” 

At the close of the fourth inning, Adna was ahead 5-1. Adna scored 8 runs during their turn at bat, making the score 13-1 at the top of the fifth inning. The Braves fought hard to score 5 runs in the fifth inning, and held Adna at bay until the seventh inning, giving up the final run for the Pirates.

Freshman Taylor Edwards provided 3 put-outs from the infield, and 2 assists. Taysha James, 1 put-out and 3 assists; Kelley McClung had 1 put-out and 2 assists; and Galena Graham had six put-outs at first base.

The Braves are 8-3 in League and 11-7 overall.  The Braves will play in Stanwood for the Bi-District championship.

GOLF

Spencer Finley, Spencer Novak and, Brendan McLeod are on their way to State on Monday, May 23 at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma. Monday is practice round, and the competition begins on Tuesday, May 24 for round 1, and round 2 takes place the next day on Wednesday, May 25. Hilary Edwards is alternate for the girls’ team.

Coach Sean Skiles said, “I am really proud of our team. They all stayed focused and put things together to finish strong and win the league championship.  The best part is we did it with two freshman, three sophomores, and one junior. They will all be back and stronger to repeat next year.”

TRACK

The boys won the 2B District championship and the girls came in second place at Stanwood high school on Friday, May 13. The boys’ team had 142 points, Concrete came in second with 108 points,  and Mount Vernon Christian came in third with 56 points. Mount Vernon Christian girls’ team came in first with 125 points, La Conner second, with 98 points, and Concrete in third with 46 points.

The Braves track team boasts twelve boys’ and three girls’ 2B District Champions: Emily Anderson for the high jump (4’08”);  Lydia Lenning in the 3200 meter race (13:37.71a);  Sammie Mesman in the 1600 meter race (5:58.30a); Conner Anderson is the District Champion in both 100 meter (11.83a) and 200 meter (23.93a) races; Todd Hoagland in the 400 meter race (54.20a); Nathan Sybrandy for the 1600 meter (4.52.14a); Sam Traylor (11:06.80a), 3200 meter race;  Jamall James in the 29” 110 meter hurdles and also in the long jump (19’6.5”); Sten Mejlaender in the 300 meter 36” hurdles (41.95a); Brandon Drye in discus (137’10”); Landy James in the 800 gram javelin (141’03”); the four-person 4x100 relay team of Wylie Thulen, Conner Anderson, Todd Hoagland and Sten Mejlaender (46.45a); the four person 4x400 meter relay team of Nathan Sybrandy, Conner Anderson, Sten Mejlaender and Todd Hoagland (3:41.64a);  Kelsie Crawford, Emily Anderson, Katie McKnight and Priscilla Ponce-Venegas for the 4x100 relay race (54.20a). Go, Braves!

Second place winners are: Priscilla Ponce-Venegas in the 300 meter 30” hurdles (51.68a) and also the javelin (97’02”); Kelsie Crawford in the 100 meter race (13.80a) and long jump (14’5.5”); Kirstyn Bell in the 800 meter race (2:57.62a); and Katie McKnight in the 200 meters (28.52a)’Sten Mejlaender in the 39” 110 meter hurdles (16.28a), Brandon Drye in the 12 point shot-put (39”07.00”); Landy James in the high jump (6’00”) and Jamall James in the triple jump (40’11.25”); the four-person team of Kelsie Crawford, Emily Anderson, Katie McKnight, and Priscilla Ponce-Venegas earned second in the 4x100 meter relay (54.20a); the four-person team of Chrissy Barsness, Madi Cavanaugh, Lydia Lenning and Sammie Mesman took second in the 4x400 meter relay (4:45.43a).

Third place winners are Emily Anderson in the triple jump (30’1.25”) and 33” 100 meter hurdles (18.17a); Madi Cavanaugh in the 400 meters race (1:08.02a); Todd Hoagland in the 200 meter race (24.24a); Nathan Parker in the 12 pound shot put;  and Jamall James in the high jump (5’10”).

Braves medalists setting a new personal best: Brandon Drye beat his personal best in the 1.6 kilo discus by 7’6”; Kelsie Crawford shaved 0.04a off of her 100 meter time; Katie McKnight raced 0.44a faster in the 200 meter race; Madi Cavanaugh beat her best in the 100 meter race by 0.28a and 1.81 seconds from her 400 meter time; Kirstyn Bell lopped of 4.58 seconds off of her 800 meter race time; and Priscilla Ponce-Venegas increased her javelin throw by 9”.  Conner Anderson shaved 0.21 seconds off of his 100 meter race time and 0.41 seconds from his 200 meter race time; Todd Hoagland improved his time by 0.76 in the 400 meter race; Nate Sybrandy improved his 1600 meter race time by 2.86 seconds; Jamall James improved his 110 meter 39” hurdle time by 0.26 seconds and his distance in the long jump by 6.50”.

The following athletes have qualified for the 2B Tri-District championship which takes place on Wednesday, May 18 and Friday, May 20 at Chief Sealth high school in Seattle : Conner Anderson will compete in the 100 meter, 200 meter, 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter races; Sten Mejlaender will compete in the 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles,4x100 meter and 4x100 meter races;  Brandon Drye will compete in the shot-put and discus; Todd Hoagland will compete in the 400 meter, 200 meter, 4x100 meter and 4x100 meter races; Landy James will compete in the 200 meter race, the javelin toss and high jump;  Nate Parker will compete in the shot put; Jamall James will compete in the long jump, triple jump, high jump and the 110 meter high hurdles; Nate Sybrandy will compete in the 1600 meter and 4x400 meter races;  Sam Traylor will compete in the 3200 meter race; Wylie Thulen will compete in the 4x100 race; Alec Azure will compete in the 3200 meter race;  Sid Lease will compete in javelin; Emily Anderson will compete in the triple jump, 100 meter hurdles, 4x100 relay and the high jump; Priscilla Ponce-Venegas will compete in the 300 meter hurdles, 4x100 meter relay, 4x200 meter relay and in javelin; Chrissy Barsness will compete in the 4x400 meter relay; Kirstyn Bell will compete in the 800 meter race; Madi Cavanaugh will compete in the 100 meter, 400 meter, 4x400 meter and 4x200 meter races; Kelsie Crawford will compete in the long jump, 100 meter, 4x100 meter and 4x200 meter races; Lydia Lenning will compete in the 3200 meter race and the 4x400 meter relay; Katie McKnight will compete in the 200 meter race, 4x100 meter relay, 4x200 meter relay and in javelin; Sammie Mesperson will compete in the 1600 meter and the 4x400 meter races.

 

In the May 11, 2011 issue...

Photo by Amylynn Richards

Guerrilla knitting gang exposed 

Writer Amylynn Richards caught up with a the notorious Tree-Sweater Knitter, one of a rogue band of fabric artists known for leaving fuzzy ornaments in public places around La Conner.

Planning Commission turned down industrial zoning request

The La Conner Planning Commission will recommend that the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe’s property on the waterfront south of Caledonia Street not be zoned for industry.

The tribe has asked the town to change its comprehensive land use plan to allow the 5½ acres  of commercial zoned property it purchased in 2009 to be zoned for industrial use, as it was before 2006.

Although the Planning Commission has recommended that the land stay commercial, the Town Council will have the final say. The issue is scheduled for a public hearing and council decision on June 14.

The property is adjacent to a residential neighborhood, where residents worry that an industrial zoning designation could increase the truck traffic through their streets. 

Photo by Sue Phillips

This week's must read is by writer Sue Phillips, who brings us "The adventures of Tomato Mike" with her story about Mike Hackett, the organic food inspector for the Washington State Department of Agriculture. 

Photo by Don Coyote

Off with their heads!

This is the sight that makes tulip tourists sad while some local residents sigh with relief. When the tulips are topped, what some refer to as the tourist Traffic Festival winds down. The tulips are topped to make the bulbs stronger; the beautiful flowers are actually byproducts of the bulb crop. 

And read about traffic in the new Mel Damski column, "If I ran the zoo." 

 

  From the Police Blotter:

5:13 p.m.: Bicycle vs. car – A 13-year old boy rode bicycle down the hill on 4^th Street south of the Catholic Church and blew the stop sign at 4^th and Caledonia streets. The boy careened into the path of a car traveling through the intersection and was hit. The boy was not badly hurt because he was wearing gloves and a helmet. He was treated at the scene for minor injuries. His bike was mangled and the car was dented, but the boy was taken home by a relative. The driver of the car was shook up but not injured.  Skateboarders go down this hill too! 

The paper is on sale in the usual places -- drug store, liquor store, gas station, book store and produce market.  Subscribe and you won't have to go out in the rain to get a copy. 466-3315 and we take credit cards.

 

Weekly La Conner High Sports capsule, May 11, 2011

Boys Track Team took the League Championship!

Photo by Nancy Anderson

La Conner Braves Boys Track Team won the league championship match for the first time since 1998!

Braves Raves

By Amylynn Richards 

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

La Conner hosted the Northwest 1B/2B/1A League Championships on Thursday, May 5. The boys won the league championship, and the girls came in second to Mount Vernon Christian.  

“It's great that our track team is so successful this year,” said Coach Seeling.

La Conner hosted the Northwest 1B/2B/1A League Championships on Thursday, May 5. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams came in third place out of nine schools. Concrete won first place for the boys’ and Mount Vernon Christian won first place for the girls.

Highlights:

Senior Brandon Drye won first in the 12 lb. shot put with a distance of 40.06.00, and second in the 1.6 discus with a distance of 129’04.00.

Landy James won first in the 800 g. javelin, with 164' 2.00, his personal best by 3.6” and third in the high jump with 6.2.00”.   

Jamall James tied for first in the high jump, with 5’10.00”, second in the long jump, with 18’ 7.75, second in the triple jump, in 38’ 8.25, and third in the 110 hurdles, in 16.67a.

Conner Anderson came in first place in the 200 mater race, in 24.94c and came in second in the 100 meters, in 12.22 seconds.

Nathan Parker set a new personal best and earned second place in the 12 lb. shot put, with 40' 5.00.

Sam Traylor came in first in the 3200 meter race, in 11:28.75.

Nathan Sybrandy came in second in the 800 meters, with a time of 2:12:50 and also took third in the 1600 meters, in 5:01.00; Sybrandy took third in the 1600 meter in 5:01.00.

Todd Hoagland came in second in the 200 meters, in 25.16 seconds and second also in the 800 meters, in 2:21.89a.

The team of Nathan Sybrandy, Todd Hoagland, Conner Anderson and Sten Mejlaender won first place in the 4x100 relay with a time of 3:41.91a.  

In he Girls’ league competition, Kelsie Crawford took first place in the long jump, in 13’6”, in third in the 100 meters, with a time of 13.94. She also took third in the long jump, with 13’11.00”.

Priscilla Ponce-Venegas earned second place in the 300 m. 30” hurdles. She also won second in the 600 gram javelin throw.

Lydia Lenning set a new personal best by  .10a of a second, earning herself  second place in the 3200 meters, in 13.34.85, third in the 1600 meters in 6:27.50a.

Madi Cavanaugh earned third in the 400 meters race, in 1:10.63.

Sammie Mesman earned second in the 800 meters, 6:00.31. 

Two relay teams won their matches. The team of Kelsie Crawford, Madi Cavanaugh, Katie McKnight and Priscilla Ponce-Venegas took first in 4:43012. The team of Kelsie Crawford, Madi Cavanaugh, Katie McKnight, Chrissy Barness and Madi Cavanaugh competed, bringing La Conner another first place in the 43x200 in 1:53.41

BI-DISTRICT TRACK

The boys and girls team went to Stanwood on Friday, May 6 to compete in Stanwood Twilight Invitational with 11 boys’ teams and 10 girls’ teams competing.

La Conner’s boys scored 5 out of 11, and the girls were number 9 out of 10. The girls did not have varsity finalists in the Stanwood match.

 Sten Mejlaender won first place in the 39” 100 meter race in 16.19 and first again tin the 300 m. 36” hurdles, in 41.11. Landy James won third in the 800 g. javelin, 145’0”. Landy also won third in the high jump, in 5’10.00, 4 in the high jump. Jamall James won second in the long jump, in 18’07.75 and third in the trip jump, in 39.04.00”

BASEBALL

The Braves played Mount Baker on Thursday, May 5 in La Conner on Thursday. Mount Baker won, 6-4. The Braves got off to a quick start, scoring four runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. The Mount Baker pitcher allowed only one hit after that.  Coach Jeremiah LeSourd said of the game, “although the Braves came up short, it was an opportunity for the Braves hitters to learn about making the necessary adjustments during the game.”

Team highlights: Garrett Wilbur pitched five strong innings for the Braves, allowing just one run; Kyle McKnight was 1 for 3; DJ Carr was 1 for 4; Garrett Wilbur was 1 for 3 with a double and a RBI; and Tyler Howlett was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  

FASTPITCH

The Braves took the ferry to Orcas Island on Tuesday, May 3. The Orcas Vikings won 5-3. Coach Peg Seeling reports that the team led the game until the sixth inning, when Orcas managed 4 runs.  The Braves had three hits and six errors. “Hard to win with this combination,” Seeling said. Samie Miller struck out six batters during the game.

The team went to Concrete for a double header on Wednesday, May 4. The Braves won the first game 21-2 in five innings and the second game 18-6 in six innings.

The Braves had 21 runs on 17 hits and 1 error.  Freshman Kelley McClung hit her first home run of her high school career and was 8 for 8 across the two games, which “is incredible,” said Coach Peg Seeling.  Lauren McClung hit a home run and Samie Miller hit a grand slam. Taysha James, Alissa McCoy and Kaitlyn Summers each made doubles.

In game two, the Braves had 18 runs on 19 hits and 8 errors. Sierra Brown, Galena Graham, Kelley McClung each hit a double, and Kaitlyn Summers scored two doubles. The Braves are 11-5 overall and 8-2 in league.

In the May 4, 2011 issue...

Fowl fugitive caught in town bathroom

   Writer M. Sharon Baker has the tale of another La Conner turkey capture -- this time a young tom was hiding out in the town's public restroom on Morris Street when the Public Works crew nabbed him and booked him into the turkey detention facility. Read all about it in today's paper!

Photo by Kirsten Morse

Wow! And we live here!

The end of the rainbow also marked the end of tulip season in this image captured after Monday's rainstorm.

 

Town earns better flood insurance rating

La Conner residents should call their insurance companies right now and ask for cheaper flood insurance.

The town just received notification from FEMA contractor that the town’s the flood risk rating has improved. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating Service website, the new rating means homeowners can now get a 15 percent discount off the base price of their federal flood insurance premiums. Details in today's paper!

 There really is a good explanation for this. La Conner Chamber of Commerce Director Marci Plank is putting out  the word out that from now until June 15, you can pick out a pretty post card and the state will e-mail it to a recipient of your choice inviting them to come and visit. Do it for a chance to win free airline tickets! Go to http://www.shareyourwashington.com/ and try it out.

 

A focus on tourism

Writer Mary Evitt has the story on a local effort to keep visitors coming to La Conner and neighboring cities. With the Washington State Tourism office closing next month, local tourism leaders have come up with a plan to raise money to promote the area. It's all in today's paper.

 

 

Photo by Scott McDade

All eyes are on Elizabeth Bennet, played by Zoe Fejeran, left, who is ignoring the withering glance of the disapproving Lady Catherine de Bourgh, played by Madison Smith, seated next to Amber Drye, who plays her daughter. Standing are Amanda Grant cast as Charlotte, Alex Tzedakis in the role of Mr. Collins, Brandon Drye as Mr. Darcy and Christian Johnston as Mr. Fitzwilliam. 

"Pride & Prejudice" opens Friday

La Conner High School students will perform the classic tale, Pride and Prejudice – a play based on one of the most popular love stories ever written. Opening night is Friday.

Curtain times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at La Conner Auditorium. Tickets are $5, and are available at the door. For reserved seats, call 466-3171. 

Drama Coach Scott McDade has all the details about the production, cast and stage crew in today's paper.

From the Police Blotter:

12:19 p.m.: Civil – A woman reported that a farmer was spreading manure on a field near the baseball field at La Conner High School while a game was in progress and she wanted him to stop. The deputy did not stop the farmer because it is not against the law to do farm work in a farming community. Seriously.

Pick up the paper in all the usual spots.

Bonus: There is a $5 coupon good at Sebo's Hardware on page 6 and El Gitano has a special Cinco De Mayo special with a coupon good for a half-price entree. (Muy bueno!)  

 

Weekly La Conner High Sports capsule, May 4, 2011

Photo by Amylynn Richards

La Conner Braves’ outfielder Christian Johnston gets under the ball during Friday’s home game against Coupeville. Braves won 14-13. 

Braves Raves

By Amylynn Richards

HOME SPORTS

Golf hosts Orcas Island High School at Similk Bay at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May. 4. On Thursday, May 5, Track hosts the Northwest 1B/2B/1A League Championships at 3 p.m.

BASEBALL

The Braves clinched first place in the 1A/2B League with their 12-1, six-inning win on Monday, May 2 at Concrete. The win gives them the number one seed in the upcoming Tri-District tournament, date and time to be determined.

 The Braves came out and put pressure on Concrete from the start. The Braves scored 2 runs in the first inning, 3 in the 2nd inning and 4 in the third inning. Despite the poor weather conditions, Pitcher Tyler Howlett was able to remain in control of the game giving up just 4 hits, while striking out 5 batters.

Leading hitters: Kyle McKnight was 3 for 4 with an RBI; Tyler Howlett was 2 for 3with an RBI, Tanner Cyr was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, Garrett Wilbur was 2 for 4 with a double and 4 RBI; DJ Carr was 2 for 4 with 2 2B and 3 RBI and Wil James was 2 for 3.

The Braves will host the district semi-final on Tuesday, May 10th at 4 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 26, La Conner hosted Shoreline Christian for a double-header; the Braves won the first game 19-0 in five innings, and the second game 12-4.

In the first game, pitcher Kyle McKnight threw a no-hitter and struck out 8 batters. “The Braves bats were active throughout,” said Coach Jeremiah LeSourd.  Leading Hitters: DJ Carr was 3 for 4 with two doubles and two RBI; and Dakota Hartley was 3 for 4.   

In game two, Coach LeSourd reports that the Braves once again were strong at the plate, and pitchers Matt McCauley, Christian Johnston, Tyler Howlett and Dakota Hartley combined efforts to get the win.

The Braves hosted Seattle Prep on Thursday, April 28. Seattle Prep won 8-1.  Matt McCauley earned the Braves’ run as a homerun. . Garrett Wilbur pitched for the Braves, holding the 3A Seattle Prep to 3 runs in the five innings Wilbur pitched. LeSourd said of the game, “although the Braves came up short, they got an opportunity to battle against a solid team.”  Leading hitters were Matt McCauley, 1 for 3 with a solo homerun; and Tyler Howlett was 2 for 3.

On Friday, April 29, the Braves hosted Coupeville, beating Coupeville 14-13.The Braves scored 11 runs in the first inning. Coupeville worked their way back, tying the score at 13 in the 7th inning. In the bottom of the 7 inning, Garrett Wilbur singled with one out to right field to score Kyle McKnight to win the game. Leading Hitters: Kyle McKnight, 3 for 5 with a solo homerun; Dakota Hartley, 3 for 4 with a double and triple; and DJ Carr was 3 for 4 with a triple.

GOLF

The boys team is undefeated this season. The girls do not have enough golfers to field a team.

The team played Lopez on Tuesday, April 26. Two Braves tied for top honors in the match; Spencer Novak and Brendan McCloud tied for medalist with 38. Hilary Edwards was the girls’ medalist with 58.

The Braves won both matches last week. The first was against Cedar Park on Thursday, Apr. 28. Jake Silva was the boys’ medalist, with 38; Hilary Edwards was the girls’ medalist with 57.

FASTPITCH

The girls’ team traveled to 2A League Lynden on Tuesday, April 26. Only nine Braves were able to make the game; Lynden won 13-3.  The Braves had three hits and seven errors, “not one of our best showings this year,” said Coach Peg Seeling.  Kelley McClung was 2 for 3; Samie Miller was 1 for 3 with a double, striking out 6 and allowing 7 hits while at bat.

On Friday, the girls hosted University Prep. The Braves won 20-3 in five innings. The Braves’ 20 runs came from 11 hits, and the team had no errors. University Prep had their three runs from 5 hits and had six errors.

Alissa McCoy was 1 for 2 and had a double, and had two base on balls; Samie Miller, as pitcher struck out 8 batters, 2 for 3, two doubles and 2 RBI; Kaitlyn Summers, 2 for 3, two doubles and 2 RBI; Kelley McClung, 2 for 4, two triples and 5 RBI; Lauren McClung was 2 for 4 with 5 RBI; Siomi Bobb was 1 for 1 with 2RBI and Galena Graham was 1 for 1, with 2 base on balls and 4 put-outs at first base.

The girls are 9-4 overall and 6-1 in league.

TRACK 

Seven boys’ teams and six girls’ competed on 105th Skagit County Championships. Preliminary races took place on Wednesday, Apr. 27 and Friday, April 29, was the main event. The event was at Burlington-Edison; all high schools in Skagit County are invited to compete, no matter the League classification determined by school size.

In boys’ track, Burlington Edison is the 105^th annual Skagit County Champions, having scored 209 points by Friday, April 29. Mount Vernon was second, with 141 points, and La Conner came in third with 136.  Also competing were Sedro-Wooley, 98 points; Anancortes, 81 points; Concrete, with 80 points; and Mount Vernon Christian with 27 points.

For the girls, Burlington-Edison won with 304; Sedro-Woolley, 222 points; Anacortes, 125 points; Mount Vernon, 107 points; Mount Vernon Christiann, 93 points and La Conner, 30 points.  Concrete did not send a team.

Sten Mejlaender won first in the 36” 300 m. hurdles in both the preliminaries (42.25a) and finals (40.97a) his personal best by .14a; first in the 39” 110 m. hurdles (16:02a )in in the varsity finals and third (16.58a.) in that prelims. Landy James won first place in the 800 g.javelin finals with a distance of 155’05” and first in the high jump, with a height of 6’02”. Brandon Drye won third in the 1.6 k. discus with a throw of 121’.00”, throwing 2’5” farther than his previous personal best. Jamall James won second in the 39” 100 m. hurdles in the preliminaries (16.92a) and third in that final (16.67a); second in the triple jump, distancing 41’03.00” and beating his previous personal best by an astounding 2’10”; third in the long jump, with 18’07.00”, and third in the high jump, setting his personal best by 2”. Todd Hoagland won second in the 400 m. preliminaries (54.39a) and won third the 400 m. race (53.57a), both times personal bests. The finals set a new personal best by 1.36a and the prelims by 0.25a. Sam Traylor won third in the 3200 m. race with a time of 10:42.90a, beating his prior personal best by 15.90a.  The Braves won second in the 4x400 m. relay race run by Nathan Sybrandy, Conner Anderson, Sten Mejlaender and Todd Hoagland. The four man team of Wylie Thulen, Conner Anderson, Todd Hoagland and Sten Mejlaender won third in the 4x100 m. relay.

Kelsie Crawford, Katie McKnight, Emily Anderson and Priscilla Ponce-Venegas won third place in the 4x100 m. relay.