Clypian South Salem High School - 1910 Church St. SE Salem, OR 97302 Friday, June 7, 2019 - Volume LXV, Issue VIII Clypian.com
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Table of Contents Page 2: News
2 IB Math Applications to Replace IB Math Studies
Governor Brown Signs Education Bill
3 Salem-Keizer Schools to Offer Free Meals this Summer
Page 4: Opinion
4 Should the President be Elected by Popular Vote? 5 Are Live-Action Remakes Ruining Disney? Terms or Semesters: Which System is Superior?
Page 6: Feature
6 Tips for the Best Summer Ever 7 Seven Ways to Help You Study for Finals 8 This Year’s Summer Movies to Watch Appreciate Your Father this Father’s Day
Page 9: Sports
9 South to add Atheletic Training Program to CTE Lacrosse Looks to Next Year
10 Baseball Makes Semifinals for Second Year in a Row
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IB Math Applications to Replace IB Math Studies Henry Hamilton/ Reporter
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News 2 “I think that [IB Math Studies] should be kept at South, because kids who are doing full IB already have a lot on their plate, so IB Math Studies kind of lightens the load,” Maria Juarez ‘20 said. According to the IB website, IB Math Studies gives, “Greater emphasis to developing students’ mathematical reasoning rather than performing routine operations.” Many students currently enrolled in the course agree. “It’s more focused around getting people ready for the test, but I think the math is a lot of financial stuff, like interest, so that could essentially help someone with more applied math,” Luciana Linares ‘20 said. The IB website also describes IB Math Studies as a course for those who do not wish to dedicate their lives to the study of mathematics, which is why engineering or mathematics schools do not usually see IB Math Studies as a suitable class for applicants.
“With [the new] IB Math Studies, the bar is going to be raised considerably higher than the current Math Studies.” -Cary Takara The new class will debut in the 2019-2020 school year for upperclassman interested in IB math.
Cary Takara teaches IB Math Studies I and II which will be replaced by Math Applications I and II.
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ext school year, South’s IB Math Studies class will be renamed “IB Math Applications and Interpretation” and updated to be more rigorous than the current curriculum. Often, college credit is not given to students who take the IB exam for IB Math Studies and the alterations to this course aim to combat this trend. The changes to the IB Math Studies course applies to all IB Math Studies classes. The new course will include more complicated studies, including statistics. In addition to this, the course will be split between SL and HL. The SL course will not change much from the current course, but according to a document created by IB, “[The HL course] is intended to meet the needs of students whose interest in mathematics is more practical than theoretical but seek more challenging content.” For South, the courses will be titled “IB Math Applications I” and “IB Math Applications II”. As of now, students who wish to pursue the IB Diploma at South typically complete Honors Algebra II by or before eleventh grade. Following the completion of Honors Algebra II, these students can choose to enter 1 of 2 courses: IB Math Studies or IB Math Standard Level I. IB Math Studies students often think highly of IB Math Studies as a class, and some do not want it to change.
Governor Brown Signs Education Bill Claire Graham/ News Editor Amelia Smith/ Content and Opinion Editor On May 16, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill into law giving Oregon a new business tax that is expected to raise $1 billion per year for education. The Oregon Senate passed the bill, House Bill 3427, with a party-line vote on May 13. This comes after the Republicans of the Senate went on a four-day long to protest the bill. This prevented the Democrats from voting because 20 senators are needed to form a quorum. The boycott led Governor Brown to make an agreement with Republicans, scrapping gun safety and vaccine bills in exchange for their return. This was a rare win for Oregon Republicans, with the overwhelming majority of the state legislature being Democrats. The money will come from a .057% tax on gross receipts for business. It will be put towards improving Oregon’s education system, which is currently ranked as one of the worst in the nation.
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Salem-Keizer Schools to Offer Free Meals this Summer Alisa Dougherty/Reporter
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Salem-Keizer cafeterias serve lunches to students in the summer.
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alem-Keizer school district will offer free breakfast and lunch at several sites this summer from June 17 until August 27. Every year, many kids in the Salem-Keizer school district rely on the free lunches provided at school. When the school year is over, many kids who get lunch and breakfast at their school do not know where they are going to get their meals from. To help with this, Salem Keizer school district provides free meals over the summer for students who need it. “Summer meal programs offer meals to anyone 18 years old and younger. Last summer we served 74,000 meals over a ten week period. Based on the number of students in the Salem-Keizer school district that rely on school meals during the school year, I believe it is critical that students have access to food during the summer,” Food Service Director Mac Lary said. “During the past school year, an average number of lunches served per day was 23,000. Daily average of breakfast served was 8,325.” These programs are made to benefit students from low income families. They provide meal stability and make sure that the district’s students, who cannot easily afford food, continue to eat when school is out. “I think it’s really important that kids have access to free lunches, [...] it’s an opportunity that’s given to them in a safe environment so they don’t have to feel ashamed for needing [free meals],” Emily Hargis ‘21 said There are also many other resources for summer meals in Salem. “Marion County and Salem, Oregon food banks can help the low income and needy across the area. There are pantries located at charities, non-profits, and churches. Based on
donations available, the centers can provide help to those who need it,” Lary said. “The programs and assistance provided range from free food, groceries, and meals, up through clothing. Many non-profits also help families living in or near poverty apply for public aid, including food stamps or WIC vouchers.” More details about district provided summer meals will be posted later on the Salem-Keizer school district website.
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Should the President be Elected by the Popular Vote? Eddy Binford-Ross/Editor-in-Chief
he Oregon Senate passed the National Popular Vote Bill, Senate Bill 870, in early April. The bill passed, 17-12, with support from mostly Democratic lawmakers and has been sent to the House floor for a vote. A public hearing was held on May 20 to discuss the bill and on May 29 the House Committee on Rules approved the bill. The bill would sign Oregon to a compact which would ensure that all seven of Oregon’s electoral votes go to the winner of the national popular vote. Although opinions on this bill are mixed, this bill would be extremely beneficial for Oregonians in creating an equal democracy. Oregon is sorely neglected in the current presidential election system, due to its small number of electoral votes and tendency to lean Democratic when it comes to deciding the nation’s president. Because the national election is often decided by voters in swing states, the presidential candidates focus their campaigning efforts there. In the 2016 election, roughly 94 percent of campaigning happened in just 12 states and half of the states, including Oregon, were not visited by any candidate during the General Election. Despite some bipartisan support, SB 870 is still extremely controversial. The bill has been introduced in Oregon three times prior and has passed the House, however, it has never passed the Senate before. Senate President Peter Courtney is opposed to the bill and killed it before it could go to the floor for a vote. He believes that it needs to be passed by voters. Opponents to SB 870 are worried that if America stops using the electoral college system, then people in less populous states will lose their say. However, in the current system not all votes are weighed equally. This gives disproportionate voting power to people in less populous states. For example, Wyoming has one electoral vote for every 195,000 people, while California has roughly 712,000 people for every elector. “The Electoral College gives a dispropor-
tionate voice to voters in some states over others and it’s time for that to stop. In our modern society, we need to give the voters a direct say in who their leaders are. This bill moves us in that direction,” Senator Lew Frederick [D-North Portland] said. Senate Bill 870 will make it so that every vote counts equally. This would encourage more people to get out to vote. The current system discourages people of conservative values from voting in traditionally liberal states and vice versa. By counting all votes equally, people, no matter where they live, will be more likely to vote. “One of things I’m most proud of is how over the history of this country we’ve expanded the franchise and given voters more of a direct say in the election of our leaders,” Senator Michael Dembrow [D-Portland] said. Opponents also argue that the bill itself is unconstitutional. However, the constitution gives the states the power to decide what method to use when selecting delegates for the electoral college. The only electoral college limitation in the constitution is that “no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.” Therefore, giving all of a state’s electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote is allowed by the constitution. In recent years the electoral college has had drastic impacts on the American executive branch. Two of the past three presidents, George W. Bush and Donald Trump, lost the popular vote, but have been elected by the electoral vote. This means that the majority of voters did not support the person who took office. The electoral college system is old-fashioned and gives a disproportionate amount of power to less populous and swing states. By passing SB 870, Oregon will be taking great strides to improving the method of electing the nation’s president and making sure that all votes are counted equally.
Opinion 4 Clypian Staff 2019-2020 Editor-in-Chief: Eddy Binford-Ross News Editor: Claire Graham Content and Opinion Editor: Amelia Smith Feature Editor: Katy Morris Sports Editor: Hilary James Web Masters: Samantha Lolley Fusfoo: Toni Connor Social Media Editors: Lauren Smith, Katy Collatt, Marissa Terwilliger, Chloe Powell, and Halley Barram Saxon Radio One Podcasters: Frog Ortiz, Alena Thomas, Scarlett Loney, Rachel Burbank, Keano Nevarez, Sean Alvarado, and Danny Alvarado Graphic Designer: Sophie Crismon Photo Editors: Jasmine Chitwood and India Hartle Reporters: Laisha Archila-Lopez, Sonia Boeger, Henry Hamilton, Jack Malloy, Diane Sandoval Flores, Santiago Blanco-Mills, Kelsie Parker, Isaiah Rodriguez, and Jasmine Zavala Adviser: Brian Eriksen
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Are Live-Action Remakes Ruining Disney? Alisa Doughtery/Reporter
ately, Disney has been releasing live action remakes of their older, animated movies and they are planning on producing a lot more. They recently came out with a live action remake of the popular movie, Aladdin, and July 19 marks the release date of the live action version of The Lion King. There are mixed opinions on if the live-action remakes are actually good, and how they compare to the Disney animated classics. While some of the new movies stick to the original plot, others are a little different. Dumbo, for example had many differences and modern twists from the original that was released in 1941. Many people enjoy the new movies and like seeing the story told again in a new way. “The animated ones will probably always be better but it’s intriguing and nice to see [the new movies],” Julecia Smith ‘21 said. “It’s cool and they add a modern twist to it and you get to see a more modern version, but it’s never going to feel the same as the original. Dumbo was so good and I think the animation was really good and I really enjoyed it. I’m super excited about the Aladdin movie and I think The Lion King looks really good.” The new movies seem to change the children’s cartoons into a more mature version of the story that kids might not
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be able to enjoy as much. These live-action movies seem to appeal to an older audience, like teens and young adults. “Everyone likes the animated movies especially the older ones because Disney’s main viewers are young kids. With the main viewers being kids, they don’t want to see live action they want to see cartoons,” Evan Thomas ‘21 said. The live-action movies tend to make a lot of money at the box office because they appeal to people’s nostalgia. However, their large box office totals have led some to believe that Disney is only making these for the money. “I don’t really think there’s a need to make live action because you already have the original, why does there need to be another? The first one is going to be more popular and people are gonna not like the live version and I feel like they’re just trying to get more money. I like the original way more and when you see the live version it’s never going to compare to the original cartoons,” Cheyenne Brown ‘21 said. Despite the concerns about the live action remakes, they do draw the attention of old and new fans. This new era of Disney appeals to lots of different people, older and younger, and they are executed in a new way that is updated to modern society.
Terms or Semesters: Which System is Superior? Henry Hamilton/Reporter
n the U.S. a school year consists of a summer vacation which typically lasts about 10 to 12 weeks, alongside breaks during the winter and springtime. However, the school year functions quite differently in the United Kingdom. In the U.K. there is a notably shorter summer vacation than the one in the U.S. However, the school years in the U.K. are divided into three terms, and there is a two week break between each of them. In addition to this, the terms are split in half with a week-long break separating them. As a result, there are more frequent but shorter breaks. The exception to this is Scotland, who does not have the same education system that the rest of the U.K., England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has. The U.K. does have a designated summer break. However, it usually lasts only 6 to 7 weeks. “I think the way we have it is better. The way we have it set up, with the whole summer off, and only two terms, I think it works better that way,” Zaphenath Limas Garcia ‘20 said.
The American semester system leaves fewer terms to stress over and more time to keep their grades up, as well as, a longer summer vacation to recover. “I think [the American setup] is worse because the summer break is so long, and it’s real easy to just forget a lot of stuff,” Dylan Ordonez Maldonado ‘22 said. It has become apparent in the American school system that the long summer breaks can result in some of the material learned during the school year to be forgotten. This is often referred to as a “summer slide,” and this means that students can lose a month or more of material learned the previous year. In England, summer learning losses do exist, but are less apparent. Schools can usually bring their students back up to similar levels as before the summer in only a few weeks. Both systems have advantages and disadvantages, however, which one is better for has not been decided yet. Luckily, those who fear losing an extended summer vacation have nothing to worry about because there are no plans for American schools to transition to the term system.
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Tips for the Best Summer Ever Jasmine Zavala/Reporter
Enjoy the sun, sand and waves at the Oregon Coast.
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he season of summer is just around the corner, meaning that school is ending and break is beginning. What better way to celebrate students’ hard work, presented throughout the school year, than to do fun activities during the joyous break? Here are some things to do in Oregon to have a more enjoyable summer. Going camping is one way to celebrate the summer. There is nothing better than watching the starry sky when laying in the comfort of a sleeping bag. Staying overnight anywhere in the wilderness allows for memorable moments to be created with the inclusion of friends or loved ones. Camping locations in Oregon can vary from spending the night at Lincoln Beach to visiting the woods of Opal Creek. Silver Falls, one of the renowned state parks in Oregon, is a great place to go hiking for those who seek adventure. Although the beautiful falls and scenery are what capture the attention of most visitors, the abundance of life that lives within the park is equally fascinating. It is located in Silverton, Oregon and is open year round with a small price of $5 for a day pass. “I really enjoy the wildlife at Silver Falls but my favorite part about going there is seeing the waterfalls,” Lynzie Scott ‘21 said. A trip to the beach is a relaxing yet fun way to embrace the summer sun. Various beaches in Oregon create a unique experience due to different food customs and environments. Lincoln Beach, an hour and a half away from Salem, is often visited by Oregonians who seek to travel to ocean waters that are near home. Pacific City is another beach that is well known to Oregonians, famous for its giant sand dune. Rock climbing at the Rock Box should be a consideration for people who like a more active approach to life. The structures are created for attendees to have an enjoyable yet challenging experience. This place is located off of Cascadia Canyon Ave. in Salem and is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m.10 p.m. Take a trip back to the 70’s by roller skating this summer at
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The Hoop. During the day, The Hoop is a fitness center used to serve basketball and volleyball games for teams around the Willamette Valley region, however, two and a half hours on Friday nights are devoted to those who favor roller skating. The Hoop skating is open every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for $7. “Depending on who you go with, roller skating at the hoop can be a very fun experience,” Olivia Sproed ‘20 said. Fairs and festivals spice up the summer with a little excitement. One of these events, the World Beat Festival, is a celebration of cultural diversity. Within the three days, June 28-30, this festival provides insight to various cultures by setting up booths at the Riverfront Park. Another festivity occuring this summer is the Marion County Fair. Happening from June 21-30, this event is comprised of featured showcases and fair rides to entertain people of all ages. The last eleven days of summer are counted down with an established summer event, the Oregon State Fair, which starts on Aug. 23. Spend time with friends at the Oregon State Fair.
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Seven Ways to Help You Study for Finals
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Katy Morris/Feature Editor
Students can study for finals in the library.
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inals can be a stressful time for students filled with tests, hours of studying and devotion to their school work. They happen twice a year for students at South and, in order to guarantee success, many high school students use their own tips and tricks to help them through this time. The first tip is to start studying early. As cliche as this might sound, studying the night before finals is not productive or beneficial. It is essential to begin studying at least the week before, this way more difficult material has time to be understood and to sink in. “A tip for studying for finals is [to] make sure to organize your work in a way that’s possible for you personally to do. But make sure you also have the content from your teachers that you need to know for the final,” Draven Henne ‘19 said. Henne is a seasoned finals taker with four years of experience to look back on. Although this tip is not one that will work for everyone, it may be helpful for some. Another great tip is to create a study guide. If the teacher does not provide a study guide for the class, creating a personal one is not only useful to study with after it is completed, it is also a good way to review of the material because the information is being written down. Something that many people may not think of is to attend review sessions. If there are review sessions available it is a smart idea to attend them because there are people there to answer any questions. At the study sessions there will be plenty of people to help so there is no need to spend hours sitting at a desk with no idea what the answer to the question is. Ariana Andrade ‘20 takes the more social route when preparing for her finals. “I am actually talking to my teachers and trying to go over my work from this semester and last semester,” Andrade said.
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Talking to teachers can be a great way to figure out if everything is on track and what content the final may focus on. Another helpful tip from Andrade is to “try to be caught up [on all classwork and tests] before finals.” These can be difficult to focus in, but group study sessions can be beneficial for some. Studying with other people can make it a more enjoyable experience and not as boring. It is easy to get distracted when working with others, so it is necessary to take caution and make sure to stay on topic. Teaching someone else can also be a great way to study. Whether it be a parent, sibling or another person, this form of studying can help refresh the information being studied. It also requires that the information being told is known very well, so that the mock student will actually understand the content. Although finals are a stressful time for students, utilizing study tips for finals can amount to more success and properly preparing for them can lower stress brought on by them.
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This Year’s Summer Movies to Watch
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Claire Graham/Reporter
ummer is a time of excitement, adventure and leisure. There is no better reflection of this than in the movies released over break. Summer is known for its action-packed blockbusters and fan-favorite franchise movies, but it also tends to deliver some of the best horror and indie movies. There is something for everyone among summer releases and 2019 is no different. Action, science fiction and fantasy also play a hefty role in 2019 picks. Jon Watts’Spiderman: Far from Home is set to release, beginning from the aftermath of the incredibly popular Avengers: Endgame. Simon Kinberg’s Dark Phoenix will continue the X-Men franchise, remaking the plot of X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Director Michael Dougherty’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the newest edition to the Godzilla film series, was released on May 31. In the common summer movie theme of spectacle, suspense and CGI monsters, it follows an agency called Monarch tasked with creature-control in their fight against Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan and the three-headed King Ghidorah. For fans of action-packed sagas, a Men in Black remake, a third John Wick movie and a long awaited Fast and Furious spinoff called Hobbes and Shaw will also be released this
summer. On July 26, fan-favorite director Quentin Tarantino will take us to 1969 Hollywood with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film got overwhelmingly good reviews after its early premiere at Cannes Film Festival. It follows Rick Dalton, fictional TV actor, and his stunt double as they navigate the rapidly changing industry. Finally, an array of new editions of old childhood favorites will be released this summer, with Toy Story 4, Frozen 2, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu and live remakes of Lion King and Aladdin.
Appreciate Your Father this Father’s Day
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Antonia Connor/Reporter
ather’s Day is quickly approaching so it is time to start thinking of what to do to celebrate the occasion. Whether it is a plan to go somewhere with him, or buy him a gift or spend the day with him, most dads just want a reminder that they are appreciated. Time spent doing something enjoyable is quite possibly better than a present. Many high school students do not have the money to splurge on a huge present for the holiday, so instead of trying to find the perfect gift, focus on spending time doing something that will be enjoyed. If that is hunting, barbequing or watching the game, company is more special than a gift. “I plan on making my dad breakfast and then staying out of his way,” Casey Watanabe ‘20 said. Even something as small as making him a meal is bound to show him he is cared for. Choosing not to spend money and making a present instead is a great and heartfelt way to add personality, and it shows that time was spent and care was put in. Handmade gifts could include a picture or a heartfelt
card. You can also take him out to eat. Think about his favorite place to eat or his favorite food. If there is a tight budget, like most teens have, making his favorite meal at home is a great way to show him that he is being thought of. Even if gifts are too expensive to afford, Father’s Day is more about showing appreciation for him than it is showing off with materialistic items. No matter whose dad is being celebrated, he will greatly appreciate the love and appreciation,however it is shown. “Appreciating your dad and acknowledging the things he does for you is what makes this day special,” Ian Rossman ‘20 said. From making him a card, cooking dinner at home or buying him his dream barbecue grill, Father’s Day has more to do with enjoying and appreciate what dads brings to life. Instead of thinking about what he would like as a gift, think about how much he is appreciated and go from there.
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South to Add Athletic Training Program to CTE Hilary James/ Sports Editor
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ext year, South Salem High School will be introducing two new Career in Technical Education [CTE] courses that are a part of the new Athletic Training
Program. Athletic Training Program will join the other CTE classes, Broadcast Journalism, Computer Programming, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Manufacturing and Marketing. Assistant Principal Tara Romine has taken part in the process along with Aaron Howard and Abigail Hendricks. As of next year, Intro to Health Services and Athletic Training 1 will be the two courses available. Athletic Training 2, Medical Terminology 1 and 2 and other possible courses will being implemented in the following years. South has had Sports Medicine as an elective course, however it is only a semester class available for juniors and seniors. With the introduction of new courses that are a part of the program, the hope for the class is that they are able to cover more topics, gain more students who are interested and expand on the rehabilitation aspect of sports medicine. “I’ve been working with Mr. Howard and Ms. Hendricks, our athletic trainer, in this project that will really get students ready to join the field of athletic training… There’s already
been a lot of high interest in the classes which is really cool,” Romine said. Athletic Training 1 will be a year long course and is recommended to those thinking of pursuing a career in the medical field; however, anyone is welcome to take the class. In addition, those who have previously taken Sports Medicine could join second semester as many of the concepts discussed in semester one will be similar to those of Sports Med. Freshman Health teacher Aaron Howard has taught Sports Medicine for two years at South and is excited for the development of the courses. “It [Athletic Training 1] will be different [than Sports Medicine] because the curriculum is different and will go more in depth but it will cover some of the same things” Howard said. It has also not been confirmed who will be teaching the course, though Certified Trainer Abby Hendricks said she is projected to teach two or three Athletic Training classes depending on how many students sign up for the course. Hendricks and Howard both agree that the course will involve more hands-on things such as taping as well as other preventative techniques.
Lacrosse Looks to Next Year
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Hilary James/ Sports Editor
outh Salem Lacrosse is often a forgotten sport because it is considered a club sport, instead of a school sport. Lacrosse takes place in the springtime, and both the boys teams and girls teams have wrapped up the season. On the girls’ side of things the Saxon women’s lacrosse team has grown over the years. Many schools on the West Coast don’t have enough girls lacrosse players to make a team, but the joining of both Sprague and South girls to form one team continues to be the solution to this problem. Calling themselves the SOLYS, students at Sprague and South play together, rotating where home games take place. This season the girls lacrosse team ended with a record of 7-7, with only three losses coming from league teams. The Saxons are a part of the Willamette Valley League where they face off against each opponent twice throughout the season. These teams include McNary, Corvallis, West Albany, and Crescent Valley. In addition, three girls lacrosse players earned 1st team allleague honors for the 2019 season. Kelsey Olson and Megan
Ivie, seniors from Sprague, earned 1st team on the offensive side, while Libby Klein ‘19 was honored for defense. The Saxon boys lacrosse team has struggled the past few years, but have been working on rebuilding the program these past few seasons. Last year boys lacrosse had an overall record of 0-12 but were able earn three victories this year, ending with an overall record of 3-11. They earned their first victory versus Corvallis on Apr. 2 where they won 11-7 and ended up beating them again in their last game of the season on May 14 by a score of 8-6. “This season we had ups and downs but I think overall we improved and I’m going to keep working hard this offseason,” John Paul Emery ‘21 said. The Saxons had four players receive all-conference honors. Adam Rapp ‘21 earned 1st team for goalie, Emery earned 2nd team for defense, Nathan Harms ‘19 earned Honorable Mention for attack, and Colton Ellis ‘20 earned Honorable Mention for midfield.
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Baseball Makes Semifinals for Second Year in a Row
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Jack Malloy/Sports Reporter
he Saxon baseball team finished the year with a 23-6 record including postseason, and reached the semifinals of the OSAA baseball state playoffs. Entering the playoffs as the fourth seed in state, the Saxons found themselves in a good position at the start of the tournament. In round one, they played against the twenty-ninth seeded Sheldon Irish, knocking them out 9-4. Starting pitcher Sean Alvarado ‘19 had himself a game, allowing no runs over the five innings he pitched and striking out six batters. The bats were also rolling for the Saxons early on, taking an 8-0 lead in the bottom of the first, which ultimately led them their 9-4 win. In the second round, the Saxons found themselves facing off against a familiar foe, West Salem. After the Titans racked up two runs in the second inning, they held South to no runs until the bottom of the fourth. There the Saxons had three one-out base hits and forced an error to take the 3-2 lead. The Titans tied the game at three a piece in the sixth inning, and knocked out back-to-back homers, giving them a two run lead heading into the bottom of seven. However, the Saxons refused to give up and let their season end, rallying back with two outs, as a single from Alvarado scored an on-base, Elijah Enomoto-Haole ‘19. Still down one run with two outs, Oregon State commit Ryan Brown ‘19 laced a single to left field, scoring Brett Matthews ‘20, who was walked earlier that inning. This tied the game at five and sent the second round matchup into extra innings. With a pitching duel entering extras, the score remained 5-5 until the bases were loaded for Kaiden Doten ‘19 to hit a walkoff grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning. This sent the Saxons to the quarterfinals. There they played West Linn. With Brown on the mound for the Saxons and Jonathan Kelley [2019 Xavier University commit] on the Mound for West Linn, the matchup was expected to be a pitching duel. However, the Saxons found the bats early, setting Greyson Hanowell ‘20 up to launch his fourth home run of the season over the left field fence, giving the Saxons a 3-0 lead after the first. After a smooth two innings, West Linn strung together a couple walks and a hit batter to load the bases, leading to a grand slam, putting the Lions up one in the bottom of the fourth. Facing adversity once more, the Saxons
came together and brought in four more runs in the bottom of six, giving the Saxons a three run lead going into the last inning. After a rally from the Lions which brought in two runs, the bases were loaded when Haole came into the game with two outs. Haole caught the grand slam-hitting Kelly off guard, striking him out swinging on a full count curveball. This sent the Saxons to the semifinals for the second consecutive year. In their first playoff away from home, the Saxons traveled to Jesuit for their semifinal matchup. Facing the Crusaders in the first game of the season and falling 8-0, the Saxons came ready to fight. The Crusaders got off to an early one run lead in the first which was followed by the Saxons stringing together two base hits, a walk, and forcing an error to put South up 2-1. The score remained the same until the sixth inning, when Jesuit fired back and gained a lead at 3-2 until a baserunner that supposedly scored was called out on appeal, leaving the game tied at two a piece. The game went into extra innings after a scoreless seventh, but the Saxons failed to hold Jesuit’s potent offense in the bottom of the eighth when they got two base hits to set up the Crusaders for a walk off single, sending Jesuit to the finals.
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Brett Matthews ‘20 runs the bases in the second-round of the OSAA State Playoffs versus West Salem on May 22. The Saxons defeated the Titans 9-5 in 9 innings.
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