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September 9, 2010 • Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
Oroville & Tonasket sports previews 2010
The 2010 Oroville Hornet Cheer Squad is: (L-R) Shelby Scott, Cara Valdez, Brandy Range, Kimber Grunst, Dayna Roley, Ali Mathews and Hornet Mascot Tosca Pickering.
Go Hornets!
Name: Preston Iverson #7 Age: 17 Stats (ht/wt): 6’ 155 Years played: 4 Varsity Sport: Football, Basketball, Soccer What position do you play: QB, Defensive Back Why do you continue playing: I love running the ball! How did you start playing: I started in Jr. High and liked it. Favorite sport: Basketball is my favorite sport.
Name: Tyler Herrera #62 Age: 17 Stats (ht/wt): 6’1” 190 Years played: 4 Varsity Sport: Football, Wrestling What position do you play: Offensive Tackle, Linebacker How did you start playing: I was a bully in school, so Coach Hutch came to me and asked me if I like to ”hit people”, I said ”yes”, so he brought me out to practice. I love it! Favorite sport? Football is my favorite because of the contact
Name: Jose Velasco #40 Age: 17 Years played: 4 Stats (ht/wt): 5’8” 180 Varsity Sport: Football, Wrestling, Soccer What position do you play: Fullback, Linebacker Favorite sport? Definitely Football! It’s exciting & gets my heart pumping. Once I step on the field I can fell the adrenaline going, I love the feeling! Why do you continue playing? I continue to play because it is so much fun and I get to represent Oroville HS. Also because I get to be with my friends.
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Name: Charlie Demartino #45 Age:17 Stats (ht/wt): 5’11” 185 Years played:4 Varsity Sport: Football, Basketball, Baseball What position do you play: Tight End, Defensive End
Name: Brett Clough #50 Age: 17 Stats (ht/wt): 5’8” 135 Years played: 4 Varsity Sport: Football What position do you play: Offensive line, Outside Linebacker How did you start playing? Started playing in Jr. High Why do you continue playing? Because it’s exciting & Fun. Keeps me in shape Favorite sport? Football
Name: Ryan Morrison #65 Age: 17 Stats (ht/wt): 6’2”160 Years played: 2 Varsity Sport: Football, Soccer What position do you play? Defensive Line How did you start playing? My friend pressured me into playing and I liked it! It helps build character and leadership skills. I like the hitting! It is fun to play and to spend time with my friends.
Name: Taylor Sarmiento Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Soccer Years Played: 4 Favorite Sport: Tennis How did you start playing: Got lessons from John Sylvester in the 4th grade Why did you continue playing: The people I got to play against were great people and I really enjoyed playing ans watching myself improve.
Name: Tyler Clark #66 Age: 17 Stats (ht/wt): 6’2” 175 Varsity Sport: Football, Basketball, Soccer What position do you play:Ofensive line, Defensive Line Years played:4 yrs HS, 2 Jr. High What is your favorite sport: Football has always been my favorite sport. It helps with my anger issues. I love the contact and being with my friends.
Name: Kimber Delia Grunst Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Cheerleading Years: 2 Why do you continue playing? I really enjoy attending all the games and supporting the football team. I really believe the Hornets are the best team I could belong to and I am really proud to be apart of the football season in such a big way.
Name: Brandy Range Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Football Cheerleading I have been a Football cheerleader for Years: 4 years My favorite sport is Football I always looked up to the cheerleaders and wanted to be one when I was little so I tried out my freshman year and I got it! Thats How I started cheering. I continue cheering because I love to cheer its been my whole life for these four years and I hope to continue after highschool. Its my passion! I love making people smile!
The 2010 Tonasket Cheer Squad is: Top: Kelsey Hickman, Below: The three holding her, from (L-R) are: Ali Hill, Jerian Ashley and Lindsie Field. The two standing on the sides, from (L-R) are Sara Holan and Cierra Williams.
Go Tigers!
Name: Brandon Clark Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 6’3”, 185 lbs. Years Played: 2 Positions: Wide receiver & defensive lineman Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Playing: I started playing football when I was little and then I wanted to play in high school Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love it.
Name: Justin Dellinger Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Years Played: 3 Stats: 6’2”, 260 lbs. Positions: Defensive tackle & offensive tackle Favorite Sport: Football Started Playing: I started playing football in middle school Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love the sport and I like to get out and hit people
Name: Brandon Hudson Age: 18 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 6’2”, 200 lbs. Years Played: 4 Positions: Lineman and tackle Favorite Sport: Wrestling Started Playing: I started playing football because in seventh grade I wanted to tackle so tried out and I liked it Continue Playing: I continue playing football because it’s fun and I get to hit people
All photos in this Special Section by Terry Mills
Name: Stephen Hulse Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’9”, 240 lbs. Years Played: 4 Position: left-guard Favorite Sport: Football Started Playing: I started playing football because my dad coached flag football when I was little Continue Playing: I keep playing football for the love of the game
Name: Lee Leavell Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’11”, 170 lbs. Years Played: 4 Position: Center Favorite Sport: Table tennis Started Playing: I started playing football because I saw a football game on TV in second grade and thought ‘I’m better than those guys’ Continue Playing: I continue playing football because of my friends and it’s fun
Name: Tyler Laurie Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’5, 145 lbs. Years Played: 4 Position: Running back Favorite Sport: Football Started Playing: I started playing football because I watched my family play Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love the game
Name: Keegan McCormick Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’10”, 180 lbs Years Played: 4 Positions: Running back and linebacker Favorite Sport: Ultimate Frisbee Started Playing: I started playing football because my friends got me to play Continue Playing: I continue playing football because it’s fun and I’m good at it
Name: Jerian Ashley Age: 18 Fall Varsity Sport: Cheerleading Years Cheering: 2 Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Cheering: Cheerleading looked like a lot of fun so I decided to try it Continue Cheering: I continue cheering because it’s fun.
Name: Corbin Mirick Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’10”, 145 lbs. Years Played: 4 Positions: Defensive back & wide receiver Favorite Sport: Baseball Started Playing: I turned out for football in middle school and it was fun Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love being around my friends and the game
Name: Lindsie Field Age: 18 Fall Varsity Sport: Cheerleading Years Cheering: 2 Favorite Sport: Soccer Started Cheering: I started cheering because Crystal Gage asked me if I was interested in it and I said I’d try it and it was fun Continue Cheering: I continue cheering because I like helping cheer the team on
Name: Corbin Moser Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’10”, 150 lbs. Years Played: 4 Positions: Cornerback & wide receiver Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Playing: I started playing football because everybody else played and I wanted to hit somebody Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love it
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Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune • September 9, 2010
Fall Sports Preview
Tiger volleyball has lots of room for improvement Date
Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 26 Oct. 30
Tonasket Volleyball 2010 Opponent Republic Oroville Omak Cashmere Chelan Cascade Liberty Bell Quincy Okanogan Omak Chelan Bridgeport Cascade Okanogan Cashmere
By Emily Hanson Staff Writer TONASKET - The Tonasket High School volleyball team has lots of room for improvement over last year’s season, Head Coach Nellie Kirk said. “We are really working hard on having positive attitudes and good team effort,” Kirk said. “We are practicing with more intensity and purpose.” With only one league win last year, Kirk said the team’s record may not be the best, but the Tonasket girls are some of the best around. “They are fun to be with and make coaching and playing on the team a good experience,” she said. Kirk has been coaching since 1971, though she missed a few years in the 1980s and 1990s. “I have coached different sports at different levels over the years, but volleyball has been the one I have continued to enjoy. I will
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Tonasket Tonasket Omak Tonasket Tonasket Tonasket Liberty Bell Quincy Okanogan Tonasket Chelan Bridgeport Cascade Tonasket Cashmere
Game 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. TBD 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m.
continue as long as it is fun for me,” she said. “I think that I always work hard at whatever I do. Get in there and get the job done!” Kirk is assisted this year by David Kirk, who is coaching the junior varsity team and Tim Cork, who is coaching the c-squad team. The team has 39 girls this year, a large turnout but Kirk said there have been large turnouts the last couple of years. Among the three teams, there are more freshmen and sophomores overall but the team has four returning seniors: Taylor Ayers, Lucy Gonzales, Jayden Hawkins and Jessica Rhoads. “Ayers, Hawkins and Rhoads all played a lot last year,” Kirk said. “They each have their strengths, especially with team leadership, which is their top priority this year.” Among the younger members on the team, Kirk said Devan Utt is returning to varsity as a sopho-
Photo by Terry Mills
The Tonasket High School 2010 varsity volleyball team (front left-right): Lucy Gonzales, Melody Wolen and Mackenzie Wheeler (back left-right): Jessica Maier, Taylor Ayers, Yekaterina Konshina, Megan Beyers, Jayden Hawkins, Jessica Rhoads, Devan Utt, Vanessa Martinez and Head Coach Nellie Kirk. more and that she continues to improve with more experience. “We are working very hard,” she said. “We will have some
very tough competition this year. These girls are some of the nicest girls and they want to play volleyball and they want to be better. I
think this group is willing to work hard to find some success.” Kirk said that all teams have a weakness or two and that it takes
a great deal of athleticism and hard work to cover those areas. She added that the team will be doing the best they can.
Tigers know the price to pay to succeed in cross country Date
Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 6
Tonasket Cross Country 2010 Opponent Tonasket Moses Lake Liberty Bell Spokane Valley Chelan Can-Am Invite Omak Lk. Roosevelt Championships Districts State
By Emily Hanson Staff Writer TONASKET - The Tonasket High School cross country team knows the price they are going to have to pay to succeed this season and they are willing to pay, Head Coach Bob Thornton said. Thornton, in his 25th year of coaching and assisted by Dewie Edwards this year, said the team knows what it takes to compete in the Caribou Trail League. “Cross country is far too hard to not have fun doing it so we try to stay relaxed and have fun but still be competitive when we need to be,” he said. “We will know on Oct. 28 at the district meet how we are performing because that is when it all counts. Practices are designed to progress throughout the season so hopefully all will be running their best at the end of October.” The team has 13 high school athletes and four middle school
Site
Tonasket Moses Lake Winthrop Spokane Chelan Kettle Falls Omak Lk. Roosevelt Omak Wenatchee Pasco
Game 12 p.m. 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. TBA TBA 10 a.m. 2 p.m. TBA 3:30 p.m. TBA TBA
athletes this year, which Thornton said is a normal number of quality athletes. “The high school has some new athletes but most either turned out last year or have experience running distance in track last year,’ he said. There are four returning seniors, Michelle Carlson, Matt Gschiel, Jessica Spear and Peter Williams, and among them, Spear already has experience running at state in both cross country and track. “Junior Damon Halvorsen ran at state the last two years and is looking good again this year,” Thornton said. “Both Halvorsen and Jack Hickman went to state last spring in track. The rest of the boys team has been running as a pack and are right on Halvorsen’s heels.” He added that the rest of the girls are pushing Spear in practice and that young team members Kathryn Cleman and Norman Ornelas are running well in practice so far. Thornton said he doesn’t
Photo by Terry Mills
The 2010 Tonasket High School cross country team (front left-right): Emmy Hickman, Kyndra Dellinger, Michelle Carlson, Jessica Spear, Kathryn Cleman and Norma Ornelas, (middle left-right): Adam Halvorson, Amy Johnson, Timmarica Spellman, Alyssa Warner and Logan Wahl, (back left-right): Coach Bob Thornton, Jorge Ornelas, Matt Gschiel, Jake Hickman, Damon Halvorsen and Peter Williams. foresee making any big strategy changes this year. “We will keep eating lots of
ice cream,” he promised. From last season, Thornton said the highlights were the
team eating lots of ice cream and the smiles on the runners’ faces. Halvorsen bringing home
a medal from the state championship meet last year was also a highlight.
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September 9, 2010 • Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
Fall Sports Preview Lady Tigers aiming for better soccer season Date
Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 26 Oct. 30
Tonasket Girls Soccer 2010 Opponent Oroville Omak Omak Chelan Manson Cascade Liberty Bell Cashmere Okanogan Omak Chelan Bridgeport Cascade Okanogan Cashmere
By Emily Hanson Staff Writer TONASKET - The Tonasket High School girls’ soccer team is aiming to have a better season this year than they did last year. In his second year as head coach Darren Collins is assisted by Todd Mathews and says he has a laid back coaching style. With 22 girls on the team, an average turnout, Collins said the team has a good mix of experience. “We have six freshmen joining the team,” he said. “Last year there were only
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Tonasket Tonasket Omak Tonasket Manson Tonasket Liberty Bell Tonasket Okanogan Tonasket Chelan Bridgeport Cascade Tonasket Cashmere
Game 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
17 players with four seniors leaving us and two exchange students.” There are five returning s e n i o r s t h i s ye a r : Ka r e n Keeton, Shelby Olma, Brenda Ramos, Megan Rawley and Angela Vaughan. “I have 10 returning players from last year who all play an important part of the team,” Collins said. “I predict our team will have a better season than last year.” Collins said the main highlight of last year’s season was when the girls beat Brewster, something THS had not done in years.
Photo by Terry Mills
The 2010 Tonasket High School girls’ soccer team (front left-right): Alicia Edwards, Elizabeth Jackson, Cayla Monroe, Sarah Green and Kelly Cruz (middle left-right): Olivia Mathews, Stephanie Chua, Brenda Ramos, Amber Kilpatrick, Shelby Scott, Karen Keeton, Megan Rawley, Daniela Capote and Michelle Timmerman (back left-right): Assistant Coach Todd Mathews, Sarina McBride, Angela Vaughan, Desirae Fife, Ashley Booker, Shelby Olma, Kylie Dellinger, Etta Godwin, Selena Cosino, Christa McCormick and Head Coach Darren Collins.
Tiger football led by a dozen seniors season, Hawkins said the team will maximize their talent. He stated the team’s st r o n g p o i n t s a s b e i n g leadership, mental toughness, enthusiasm for the game of football and the fact they really trust one another. The team’s weak point is the need for more speed. “We are going to game more on defense,” Hawkins said. “We changed to a 3-53 defensive scheme.” He said the highlights of last season, in which the Tigers’ record was 4-5, were improving each week a n d u n d e r st a n d i n g t h e importance of ESP: Every Single Play.
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Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5
Photo by Terry Mills
The 2010 Tonasket High School football team (front left-right): Corbin Mirick, Stephen Hulse, Zach Neal, Justin Dellinger, Corbin Moser, Dustin Silverthorn, Tyler Laurie, Ty Thornton, Keegan McCormick, Lee Leavell, Brandon Hudson and Brandon Clark (second row left-right): Ryker Marchand, Bobby Salazar, Mateo Benitez, Jared Stedtfeld, Kevin Aitcheson, John Stedtfeld, Dylan Fewkes, Kris Marthini and Lazaro Ortega (third row left-right): Trent Turner, Ian Young, Michael Orozco, David Standley, Jesus Alvarez, Dalton Wahl, Trevor Terris, Jake Cory and Roberto Juarez (fourth row left-right): Kenny Freese, Kjeld Williams, Head Coach Jay Hawkins, Assistant Coach James Swanson, Assistant Coach Ryan Pilkinton, Assistant Coach Shawn Rader, Assistant Coach Kevin Mitchell, Austin Booker and Jeff Stedtfeld (fifth row left-right): Camron Baller, Tanner Good, Shawn McCallum, TJ Silverthorn, Makalapua Goodness, Hunter Timm and Kaleb Cholmondeley (back left-right): David Hylton, Chance Stucker, Ky Williams, Quinn Mirick, Zach Villalva, Tim Jackson, John Rawley and William Wegner. By Emily Hanson Staff Writer TONASKET - The Tonasket High School football t e a m i s l e d by a n eve n dozen returning seniors this year. The team, coached by Head Coach Jay Hawkins, now in his 10th season with the Tigers, has 50 players this year and 11 of the 12 seniors have played the last three years. Hawkins, assisted by Ryan Pilkinton, Shawn Rader, Jim Swan-
son, Casey Silverthorn and Kevin Mitchell, said his coaching style is to provide a positive experience for all football players. The returning seniors are Brandon Clark, Justin Dellinger, Brandon Hudson, Stephen Hulse, Tyler Laurie, Lee Leavell, Keegan McCormick, Corbin Mirick, Corbin Moser, Zach Neal, Dustin Silverthorn and Ty Thornton. Hawkins said that have 10-11 players who have played one or more years at the varsity level
makes this year’s team experienced, which is one of the team’s strengths. “Many of our returning players gained tremendous experience last year,” he said. “They all improved their game over the course of the 2009 season.” Of the young athletes on this year’s team, Hawkins s a i d t h e c o a c h i n g st a f f is really happy with the growth of their skills and that many have improved their game since last year. At this early point in the
Tonasket Football 2010 Opponent Kettle Falls Chewelah Cashmere Cascade Omak Chelan Okanogan NEA Crossover
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Kettle Falls Tonasket Cashmere Tonasket Omak Tonasket Tonasket TBA
Game 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
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Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune • September 9, 2010
Fall Sports Preview
Hornet Football accepting ‘no excuses’ this season Oroville Football 2010
Date
Opponent
Site
Game
Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5
Republic Manson Pateros Kettle Falls Bridgeport Entiat Brewster Liberty Bell Seeding/Crossover
Republic Oroville Pateros Oroville Oroville Entiat Oroville Liberty Bell TBA
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.
By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor OROVILLE – With a motto of “No excuses, get the job done” the Oroville Hornet Football team’s goal is to win their division and go to the state playoffs. Coached by Tam Hutchinson, now in his eleventh year as head coach, the Hornets finished seven and three last year. Carl Iverson assists Hutchinson, now in his fourth season, with newcomer Rich Hutchins. There are several returning seniors on the Hornet squad including quarterback Preston Iverson, tight end Charlie Demartino, line backer Tylelr Herrera and fullback Jose Velasco. DTs Ryan Morrison and Tyler Clark and offensive lineman Brett Clough join them. “We had several outstanding players back from last year and these also include running back Nicky Perez,
guard Mark Egerton, defensive end Caleb Whiteaker and Michael Lynch,” said Coach Hutchinson. Newcomers that will make an impact are RB/WR C.J. Mathews and Lineman Ned Mathis, according to the Hornet Coach. “Several Freshmen have also looked good so far this year. They include WR Tanner Smith, OLB Connelly Quick, Center Daniel McKinney, Tackle Jake Brown, Fullback/LB Jacob Kellogg and QB Luke Kindred,” said Hutchinson. The coach feels the highlight of last season was winning the first six games. “Our Goal this season is to win our Division and go to State Playoffs. Our Mottos this year is ‘No excuses, get the job done.’ Our saying is ‘Go The Extra Ten!’ as we add an extra ten to all our exercises, sprints and reps,” Hutchinson said.
Photo by Terry Mills
The 2010 Oroville Hornets Football Team is: (front row, L-R) Cheerleaders Shelby Scott, Ali Mathews, Kimber Grunst, Hornet Tosca Pickering, Brandy Range, Cara Valdez, Dayna Roley (second row) Preston Iverson, Edward Mathis, Charles DeMartino, Tyler Herrera, Tyler Clark, Ryan Morrison, Jose Velasco, Nick Perez, Matt Egerton, and Brett Clough, (third row) Leonel Delgado, Angel Camacho, Luke Kindred, Eddie Deanspo, Jake Brown, Ben Thrasher, Mike Lynch, Caleb Whiteaker, Tanner Smith, JD King, (third row) Chad Tibbs, Sean DeWitte, Gill Ildefonso, Enrique Martinez, Brody Wayshersk, Eric Herrera, Robert Hankins, Connelly Quick, Boone McKinney, (back row) Coach Tam Hutchinson; Cheer Coach Pat Smith, Jacob Kellog, CJ Mathews, Levi Werner, Scotty Frazier, Assistant Coaches Carl Iverson and Rich Hutchins.
Oroville Volleyball setting its sights high Oroville Volleyball 2010
Date
Opponent
Site
Game
Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 28 Sept. 30 Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 26
Omak Tonasket Pateros Manson Liberty Bell Brewster Waterville Bridgeport Republic Pateros Manson Liberty Bell Brewster Waterville Bridgeport
Oroville Tonasket Oroville Manson Oroville Brewster Oroville Bridgeport Republic Pateros Oroville Liberty Bell Oroville Waterville Oroville
5 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor
Photo by Terry Mills
The 2010 Oroville Hornets Volleyball Team is: (front row, L-R) Brittney Jewett, Justyce Olson, Tori King, (middle row) Cassie Orlando, Breanna Dodd, Marilu Morales, Katrona Lidstrand, (back row) Assistant Coach Stancy Nutt, Francesca Castillo, Nadia Maldonado, Rosalia Rivera, Tosca Pickering, Alexa Werner and Bridget Clark.
OROVILLE – Oroville Hornet Volleyball is setting its sights high and looking for good things to happen this volleyball season. C o a c h e d by H e a t h e r Leslie and assisted by her d au g h t e r S t a n cy Nu tt , the two will be using enthusiasm and strategy, positively and confidence in each athlete as keeps to coaching this year’s team. “She values teamwork and lots of fun,” said As s i s t a n t C o a c h Nu t t ab o u t t h e h e a d c o a c h . There are 24 girls turning out this year, which about average for Oroville. “It is a good number a s fa r a s e a c h at h l e t e getting playing time and experience,” said Nutt. The team has a mixture of experience and sees the three returning seniors helping to lead the Hornets –they are Lacey Forester, Haley Gerkin and Brittany Buckmiller.
“All of the girls made great improvements in all aspects of the sport and did great things last year and are continuing to advance very well,” said the assistant coach. “We are very optimistic about all of the young team members this year and very pleased with their progress already this season.” Nutt says she and Leslie are proud to be working with a great group of girls this year and expects a great season overall. “The team has set their sights high, so we are looking forward to seeing good things,” she said. “The team’s strong points are defense, good leaders, positive attitudes, enthusiasm and a strong sense of teamwork. The team is very determined and has a competitive attitude.” Last year the Lady Hornets had nine wins and seven losses and one of the highlights was their victory over Tonasket for the first time in several years.
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September 9, 2010 • Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
Fall Sports Preview Hornet Soccer relying on speed, athleticism Oroville Girls Soccer 2010
Date
Opponent
Site
Game
Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 26
Tonasket Manson Liberty Bell Brewster Wenatchee JV Warden Bridgeport Wenatchee JV Manson Liberty Bell Brewster Warden Bridgeport
Tonasket Manson Oroville Brewster Wenatchee Warden Bridgeport Oroville Oroville Liberty Bell Brewster Oroville Oroville
11 a.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor OROVILLE – Oroville Hornet Soccer is fielding a smaller team with a mixture of experience this season. Coach Laura Kinman, with the aid of Assistant Coach Kristin Sarmiento, says she is taking a hands on approach to teaching the girls the basics of soccer. Just 14 players turned out this year, which Kinman says is a small team and one where experience is mixed. “We don’t have a deep bench and that could be Photo by Terry Mills our weakness,” she said. The 2010 Oroville Hornets Soccer Team is: (front row, L-R) Jada Russo, Selena Bobadilla, Ashley Glover (middle row) Sierra Speiker, “However, our freshmen Ashley Marcolin, Emily Mills, Kaitlyn Grunst, Becky Arrigoni (back row) Assistant Coach Kristen Sarmiento, Angela Nelson, Naomi look to have more speed Peters, Catie Arrigoni, Taylor Sarmiento, Madison Hatch, Kelsey Hughes, Coach Laura Kinman. and athletic ability…
I expect them to learn quickly.” There are three seniors returning to the Hornet squad, they are Ashley Glover, Taylor Sarmiento and Catie Arrigoni. “ Cat i e h a s i m p r ove d her overall knowledge for distributing the ball and has better ball handling skills. Taylor has more confidence and the correct timing to come out of the box when needed. They are both good, positive leaders of the team,” said Coach Kinman, about who did exceptionally well last year. Yo u n g t e a m m e m b e r s wh o s h ow p r o m i s e i n clude Ashley Marcolin, Emily Mills and Sierra Speiker, according to Kinman.
Oroville fielding big cross country team this season Date Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 29 Nov. 6
Oroville Cross Country 2010 Opponent Site Game Tonasket Moses Lake Liberty Bell Connell Can-An Invite Omak Lk. Roosevelt Oroville Invite League Meet Regionals State
First year for a full girls team By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor OROVILLE – After some uncertainty there was going to be a cross country team this year, Oroville will be hitting the ground running with one of its largest teams ever. Coached by Doug Kee who says he’s been heading up the program for quite a few years, he is assisted by Ryan Hughes a former cross country athlete who ran for Oroville. There are 16 runners turning out this season for the Hornets, with the team evenly divided between boys and girls. Having even one or two girls in cross country has been a challenge in past years, with eight the Oroville has an official full girls team. “It’s a young team, with several freshmen and sophomores, with many of the upper classmen being new to the sport as well,” said Coach Kee. There is only one returning senior and that’s Reinna Quick. “She ran her sophomore year, but played soccer last year. Catie Arrigoni, another senior, is new to the sport, but did well in track last spring,” Kee said. The coach points to Connor Hughes and Sierra Speiker to add their experience to the otherwise less experienced team, even though Speiker is only a
Tonasket Moses Lake Liberty Bell Connell Kettle Falls Omak Lk. Roosevelt Oroville TBA Spokane Pasco
11 a.m. 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. TBA 1 p.m. TBA
freshman. “Connor Hughes was last year’s league champion and Sierra Spieker was undefeated as an eighth grader,” Kee said. As far as other young team members that show promise, Kee says at this point everyone does. “Although many are young and/or new to the sport; they are all working exceptionally hard and have great attitudes. I am looking forward to the first few meets to see how they do in competition,” he said. Kee says the team’s goal is to qualify as many runners as possible for the state meet. “As with other individual sports, like track and wrestling, you can qualify as an individual by placing high in the regional meet. But unlike other sports you can also qualify as a team and take the whole team (top seven runners) to state, including the runners who don’t qualify as individuals,” Kee said. The coach feels there are several individuals he sees that stand a good chance to qualify for state including Hughes, Sierra Speiker, Arrigoni and Zack Speiker. “At this point I think both the boys and girls teams stand a good chance to earn a state berth,” he said. One strong point for the Hornets this year is that for the first time they have a full girls team, which takes five or more runners. As far as weaknesses go, he said, “To score well as a team
Photo by Terry Mills
The 2010 Oroville Hornets Cross Country Team is: (front row, L-R) Nate Thrasher, Sierra Speiker, Callie Barker (second row) Ronel Kee, Cheyanne Sharpe, Reinna Quick, Michael Ripley, Ali Miller, Katie Tietje (back row) Coach Doug Kee, Catie Arrigoni, Zack Speiker, Connor Hughes, Tyler Vanderhaal, Colton Iverson, Assistant Coach Ryan Hughes. in cross country you need five runners toward the front of the pack. We need to move our top two boys closer to the front of the pack. With the girls, our number four and number five are going to need to pick up the pace and close the gap with the front runners,” Kee said. The coach sees the highlights of last season as Sierra Speiker’s undefeated eighth grade season and Hughes running well in the league meet and finishing in first place.
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Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune • September 9, 2010
or0ville Fall Sports senior profiles
— tonasket Fall Sports Senior Profiles —
Name: Zach Neal Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 6’0”, 220 lbs. Years Played: 4 Positions: Offensive tackle & defensive tackle Favorite Sport: Football Started Playing: I started playing football because my dad was the coach for little league Continue Playing: I continue playing football because it’s fun
Name: Dustin Silverthorn Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’10”, 180 lbs. Years Played: 4 Positions: Fullback & middle linebacker Favorite Sport: Football Started Playing: I started playing football because when I was 4-years-old, I saw the Seahawks play live and I got into the sport Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love the game
Name: Ty Thornton Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Football Stats: 5’11”, 145 lbs. Years Played: 4 Positions: Wide receiver & cornerback Favorite Sport: Baseball Started Playing: I started playing football in preschool with Dustin Silverthorn Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love my buddies and you’ve got to protect your school, right?
Name: Michelle Carlson Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Cross Country Years Played: 2 Favorite Sports: Cross Country & Basketball Started Playing: My dad always ran and tried to get me to do it, but I said I hated running and then I found out I do like running. I had an injury so I couldn’t do volleyball anymore, so now I’m a crazy person who runs.
Name: Matt Gschiel Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Cross Country Years Played: 4 Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Playing: I wanted to stay in shape for my other two sports and I didn’t want to play football, so I joined cross country Continue Playing: I continue running cross country because I was hoping I’d have a chance at state but with the league changing this year, I don’t know.
Name: Jessica Spear Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Cross Country Years Played: 3 Favorite Sports: Cross country and track Started Playing: I’ve always done track and I did cross country in tenth grade and decided I love it so I do it every year Continue Playing: I continue doing cross country for the ice cream and go carts
Name: Karen Keeton Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Soccer Position: Mid-field Years Played: 3 Favorite Sport: Soccer Started Playing: I started playing soccer because of my family’s influence Continue Playing: I continue playing soccer because it’s my love
Name: Shelby Olma Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Soccer Position: Mid-field Years Played: 4 Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Playing: I started playing soccer through the little league program and by following my older brother, Austin Continue Playing: I continue playing soccer because it’s fun and it’s good for you
Name: Peter Williams Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Cross Country Years Played: 3 Favorite Sport: Wrestling Started Playing: I started running cross country because I knew it would get me in better shape for wrestling than football would Continue Playing: I continue running cross country to stay in shape for wrestling and because I got to know Bob Thornton and he’s a good coach
Name: Brenda Ramos Age: 18 Fall Varsity Sport: Soccer Position: Defense Years Played: 2 Favorite Sport: Soccer Started Playing: I started playing soccer with my family and friends Continue Playing: I continue playing soccer because I meet new people and it gives me responsibility and commitment; you also learn to work with people and not alone
Name: Megan Rawley Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Soccer Position: Defense Years Played: 4 Favorite Sport: Soccer Started Playing: I started playing soccer when I started walking Continue Playing: I continue playing soccer because I like to push people around and I like the sport
Name: Taylor Ayers #2 Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Volleyball Position: Setter Years Played: 2 Favorite Sport: Volleyball Started Playing: I started playing volleyball in middle school Continue Playing: I continue playing volleyball because I love the sport
Name: Angela Vaughan Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Soccer Position: Defense Years Played: 2 Favorite Sport: Soccer Started Playing: At home, I played soccer with my dad and I started playing at Tonasket when I began at this school Continue Playing: I continue playing because soccer is a good way to stay active and enjoy it and I like being competitive
Name: Lucy Gonzales #1 Age: 17 Fall Varsity Sport: Volleyball Position: Middle-back Years Played: 4 Favorite Sport: Volleyball Started Playing: I started playing volleyball because it looked like a fun sport so I joined it Continue Playing: I continue playing volleyball because it’s a fun sport and I love interacting with everybody
Name: Hayley Gerken Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Volleyball 6 years Favorite Sport: Volleyball How did you start: Saw the older kids play and I decided I wanted to too. Why continue: Because it is fun
Name: Cheyanne Sharpe Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Cross Country Years Played: 1 year Favorite Sport: My favortie sport is actually football, but my favorite to play is tennis. How did you start playing: My friend Reinna Quick asked me to join. I figured I would, since I run everyday after school. Now I just run further and longer! Continue Playing: This is my first year of doing Cross Country and since I just started running last year, I’m not quite used to the distances our team runs. I want to improve my cardio and keep it up though and I don’t want to give up... so I stick with it.
Name: Brittany Buckmiller Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Volleyball 6 years Favorite Sport: Volleyball How did you start: I liked to watch the older kids play and decided to turn out. Continue: I ended up really liking volleyball and the teamwork skills that it taught us.
Name: Lacey Forester Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Volleyball Years Played: 6 years Favorite Sport: Volleyball Name: Jayden Hawkins #14 Age: 17 How did you start: My older sister was a volleyball player in high school and I always looked up to Fall Varsity Sport: Volleyball her so wanted to be as good as her. Position: Middle-front Years Played: 3 Why continue: Because I love the sport Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Playing: All of my friends were and all the people I met over the seasons is why I could never leave. playing volleyball so I did, too
Name: Catie Arrigoni Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Track Years Played: 4 years (Soccer), 1 year (Cross Country), 1 year (Basketball), 1 year (Track). Favorite Sport: Basketball What position do you play: Post How did you start playing: I have played every since I can remember. I love the sport and the intensity that goes into the game. Continue Playing: I have a super fun time no matter what! There is so much you can learn from it to help with future life skills.
Continue Playing: I continue playing volleyball because I excel at it and I like playing with my friends
Name: Ashley Glover Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Soccer, Softball Years Played: 4 yrs (Soccer), 4 yrs (Softball). Favorite Sport: Soccer. It’s a very tough deciName: Jessica Rhoads #8 Age: 17 sion but I love soccer and love playing. Fall Varsity Sport: Volleyball Position: Left-front Years Played: 4 Started Playing: I started when I was young but stopped for a while and some friends said Favorite Sport: Volleyball Started Playing: I started playing volleyball be- I should start again, so I did and I am happy I cause when I moved to Tonasket and decided made the decision to play again! to do a sport, I tried it and I loved it Continue Playing: I continue playing because I Continue Playing: I continue playing vol- love the game! It’s a lot of fun. All in all it’s just a great sport and I love playing it! leyball because I absolutely love it
Name: Reinna Quick Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Cross Country Years Played: 2 years Favorite Sport: Basketball Started Playing: I started playing on my little sisters team in 3rd grade...my dad was the coach and because they needed girls. Continue Playing: It is really fun and a competitive sport and you don’t even have to be good in order to enjoy playing. The reason I am doing Cross Country is to get in shape for basketball. Both sports I can take with me and use for the rest of my lifte.
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