sports previews 2010 Oroville & Tonasket Go Hornets! 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. This Sports Preview is made possible by the advertisers who have placed ads in this special pull out section. They have advertised here because they care about the youth in our valley and want to encourage them in their dedication and hard work. By placing an ad here they are saying “Good job...we’re proud of you, and we care that you succeed, not just in sports, but in life.” You can return that support by patronizing their businesses. Together we can build a strong and healthy community— A community that our kids will be proud to represent in whatever sport or activity they participate. Thanks to the Advertisers Go Tigers! All photos in this Special Section by Terry Mills 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: 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: 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 run- ning 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 Stats (ht/wt): 5’8” 180 Years played: 4 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. 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 play- ing 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: 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: 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: 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: Kimber Delia Grunst Age: 17 Varsity Sport: Cheerleading Years: 2 Why do you continue playing? I really enjoy attending all the games and sup- porting the football team. I really believe the Hornets are the best team I could be- long 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 mak- ing people smile! 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 foot- ball 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 Stats: 6’2”, 260 lbs. Years Played: 3 Positions: Defensive tackle & offensive tackle Favorite Sport: Football Started Playing: I started playing foot- ball 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 foot- ball because it’s fun and I get to hit people 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 foot- ball because my dad coached flag foot- ball when I was little Continue Playing: I keep playing foot- ball for the love of the game 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 foot- ball because I watched my family play Continue Playing: I continue playing football because I love 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 be- cause I saw a football game on TV in second grade and thought ‘I’m better than those guys’ Continue Playing: I continue playing foot- ball because of my friends and it’s fun 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 foot- ball because it’s fun and I’m good at it 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: 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 foot- ball because I love it 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. September 9, 2010 • OKANOGAN VALLEY GAZETTE-TRIBUNE C1
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sports previews 2010Oroville & Tonasket
Go Hornets!
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.
This Sports Preview is made possible by the advertisers who have placed ads in this special pull out section.They have advertised here because they care about the youth in our valley and want to encourage them in their dedication and hard work.By placing an ad here they are saying “Good job...we’re proud of you, and we care that you succeed, not just in sports, but in life.”
You can return that support by patronizing their businesses. Together we can build a strong and healthy community—A community that our kids will be proud to represent in whatever sport or activity they participate.
Thanksto the
Advertisers
Go Tigers!
All photos in this Special Section by Terry Mills
Name: Jerian Ashley Age: 18Fall Varsity Sport: CheerleadingYears Cheering: 2Favorite Sport: BasketballStarted Cheering: Cheerleading looked like a lot of fun so I decided to try itContinue Cheering: I continue cheering because it’s fun.
Name: Lindsie Field Age: 18Fall Varsity Sport: CheerleadingYears Cheering: 2Favorite Sport: SoccerStarted 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 funContinue Cheering: I continue cheering because I like helping cheer the team on
Name: Preston Iverson #7 Age: 17Stats (ht/wt): 6’ 155 Years played: 4Varsity Sport: Football, Basketball, Soccer What position do you play: QB, Defensive BackWhy do you continue playing: I love run-ning 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: 17Stats (ht/wt): 6’1” 190 Years played: 4Varsity Sport: Football, WrestlingWhat position do you play: Offensive Tackle, LinebackerHow 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: 17Stats (ht/wt): 5’8” 180 Years played: 4Varsity Sport: Football, Wrestling, SoccerWhat position do you play: Fullback, LinebackerFavorite 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.
Name: Brett Clough #50 Age: 17Stats (ht/wt): 5’8” 135 Years played: 4Varsity Sport: FootballWhat position do you play: Offensive line, Outside LinebackerHow did you start playing? Started play-ing in Jr. HighWhy do you continue playing? Because it’s exciting & Fun. Keeps me in shapeFavorite sport? Football
Name: Ryan Morrison #65 Age: 17Stats (ht/wt): 6’2”160 Years played: 2Varsity Sport: Football, SoccerWhat position do you play? Defensive LineHow 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: Charlie Demartino #45 Age:17Stats (ht/wt): 5’11” 185 Years played:4Varsity Sport: Football, Basketball, BaseballWhat position do you play: Tight End, Defensive End
Name: Tyler Clark #66 Age: 17Stats (ht/wt): 6’2” 175Varsity Sport: Football, Basketball, SoccerWhat position do you play:Ofensive line, Defensive LineYears played:4 yrs HS, 2 Jr. HighWhat 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: Taylor Sarmiento Age: 17Varsity Sport: Soccer Years Played: 4Favorite Sport: TennisHow did you start playing: Got lessonsfrom John Sylvester in the 4th gradeWhy did you continue playing: The people I got to play against were great people and I really enjoyed playing ans watching myself improve.
Name: Kimber Delia Grunst Age: 17Varsity Sport: CheerleadingYears: 2Why do you continue playing? I really enjoy attending all the games and sup-porting the football team. I really believe the Hornets are the best team I could be-long to and I am really proud to be apart of the football season in such a big way.
Name: Brandy Range Age: 17Varsity Sport: Football CheerleadingI have been a Football cheerleader for Years: 4 years My favorite sport is FootballI 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 mak-ing people smile!
Name: Brandon Clark Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 6’3”, 185 lbs. Years Played: 2Positions: Wide receiver & defensive linemanFavorite Sport: BasketballStarted Playing: I started playing foot-ball when I was little and then I wanted to play in high schoolContinue Playing: I continue playing football because I love it.
Name: Justin Dellinger Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 6’2”, 260 lbs. Years Played: 3Positions: Defensive tackle & offensive tackleFavorite Sport: FootballStarted Playing: I started playing foot-ball in middle schoolContinue Playing: I continue playing football because I love the sport and I like to get out and hit people
Name: Brandon Hudson Age: 18Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 6’2”, 200 lbs. Years Played: 4Positions: Lineman and tackleFavorite Sport: WrestlingStarted Playing: I started playing football because in seventh grade I wanted to tackle so tried out and I liked itContinue Playing: I continue playing foot-ball because it’s fun and I get to hit people
Name: Stephen Hulse Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’9”, 240 lbs. Years Played: 4Position: left-guardFavorite Sport: FootballStarted Playing: I started playing foot-ball because my dad coached fl ag foot-ball when I was littleContinue Playing: I keep playing foot-ball for the love of the game
Name: Tyler Laurie Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’5, 145 lbs. Years Played: 4Position: Running backFavorite Sport: FootballStarted Playing: I started playing foot-ball because I watched my family playContinue Playing: I continue playing football because I love the game
Name: Lee Leavell Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’11”, 170 lbs. Years Played: 4Position: CenterFavorite Sport: Table tennisStarted Playing: I started playing football be-cause I saw a football game on TV in second grade and thought ‘I’m better than those guys’Continue Playing: I continue playing foot-ball because of my friends and it’s fun
Name: Keegan McCormick Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’10”, 180 lbs Years Played: 4Positions: Running back and linebackerFavorite Sport: Ultimate FrisbeeStarted Playing: I started playing football because my friends got me to playContinue Playing: I continue playing foot-ball because it’s fun and I’m good at it
Name: Corbin Mirick Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’10”, 145 lbs. Years Played: 4Positions: Defensive back & wide receiverFavorite Sport: BaseballStarted Playing: I turned out for football in middle school and it was funContinue Playing: I continue playing football because I love being around my friends and the game
Name: Corbin Moser Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’10”, 150 lbs. Years Played: 4Positions: Cornerback & wide receiverFavorite Sport: BasketballStarted Playing: I started playing football because everybody else played and I wanted to hit somebodyContinue Playing: I continue playing foot-ball because I love it
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.
September 9, 2010 • OkanOgan Valley gazette-tribune C1
Fall Sports Preview
Tonasket Cross Country 2010Date Opponent Site GameSept. 11 Tonasket Tonasket 12 p.m.Sept. 18 Moses Lake Moses Lake 10 a.m.Sept. 21 Liberty Bell Winthrop 3:30 p.m.Sept. 25 Spokane Valley Spokane TBASept. 28 Chelan Chelan TBAOct. 2 Can-Am Invite Kettle Falls 10 a.m.Oct. 5 Omak Omak 2 p.m.Oct. 9 Lk. Roosevelt Lk. Roosevelt TBAOct. 21 Championships Omak 3:30 p.m.Oct. 28 Districts Wenatchee TBANov. 6 State Pasco TBA
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 inten-sity and purpose.”
With only one league win last year, Kirk said the team’s record may not be the best, but the To-nasket 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
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 over-all but the team has four return-ing 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-
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 volley-ball 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.
By Emily HansonStaff 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 dis-trict meet how we are perform-ing 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
athletes this year, which Thorn-ton 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 Pe-ter 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 run-ning 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 foresee making any big strat-egy 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 champi-onship meet last year was also a highlight.
Tiger volleyball has lots of room for improvement
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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.
Tigers know the price to pay to succeed in cross country
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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.
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TONASKET - The Tonas-ket High School football team is led by an even 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 Hud-son, 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 ex-perienced, 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 said the coaching staff 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
season, Hawkins said the team will maximize their talent. He stated the team’s strong points as being leadership, mental tough-ness, 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 3-5-3 defensive scheme.”
He said the highlights of last season, in which the Tigers’ record was 4-5, were improving each week and understanding the importance of ESP: Every Single Play.
By Emily HansonStaff Writer
TONASKET - The Tonas-ket 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 as-sisted by Todd Mathews and says he has a laid back coach-ing 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
17 players with four seniors leaving us and two exchange students.”
There are five returning seniors this year: Karen Keeton, Shelby Olma, Brenda Ramos, Megan Rawley and Angela Vaughan.
“I have 10 returning play-ers 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 high-light of last year’s season was when the girls beat Brewster, something THS had not done in years.
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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.
Lady Tigers aiming for better soccer season
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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.
Tiger football led by a dozen seniors
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Oroville Football 2010Date Opponent Site GameSept. 10 Republic Republic 7 p.m.Sept. 17 Manson Oroville 7 p.m.Sept. 24 Pateros Pateros 7 p.m.Oct. 1 Kettle Falls Oroville 7 p.m.Oct. 8 Bridgeport Oroville 7 p.m.Oct. 15 Entiat Entiat 7 p.m.Oct. 22 Brewster Oroville 7 p.m.Oct. 29 Liberty Bell Liberty Bell 7 p.m.Nov. 5 Seeding/Crossover TBA 7 p.m.
Oroville Volleyball 2010Date Opponent Site GameSept. 9 Omak Oroville 5 p.m.Sept. 11 Tonasket Tonasket 11 a.m.Sept. 14 Pateros Oroville 5 p.m.Sept. 18 Manson Manson 11 a.m.Sept. 21 Liberty Bell Oroville 5 p.m.Sept. 23 Brewster Brewster 5 p.m.Sept. 28 Waterville Oroville 5 p.m.Sept. 30 Bridgeport Bridgeport 5 p.m.Oct. 5 Republic Republic 5 p.m.Oct. 7 Pateros Pateros 5 p.m.Oct. 12 Manson Oroville 5 p.m.Oct. 14 Liberty Bell Liberty Bell 5 p.m.Oct. 19 Brewster Oroville 5 p.m.Oct. 23 Waterville Waterville 11 a.m.Oct. 26 Bridgeport Oroville 5 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 Hutchin-son, 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 new-comer Rich Hutchins.
There are several return-ing seniors on the Hornet squad including quarter-back 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 outstand-ing players back from last year and these also include running back Nicky Perez,
guard Mark Egerton, defen-sive 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 Tan-ner Smith, OLB Connelly Quick, Center Daniel McK-inney, Tackle Jake Brown, Fullback/LB Jacob Kellogg and QB Luke Kindred,” said Hutchinson.
The coach feels the high-light of last season was win-ning 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,” Hutchin-son said.
By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor
OROVILLE – Oroville Hornet Volleyball is set-ting its sights high and looking for good things to happen this volleyball season.
Coached by Heather Leslie and assisted by her daughter Stancy Nutt, the two will be using en-thusiasm and strategy, positively and confidence in each athlete as keeps to coaching this year’s team.
“She values teamwork and lots of fun,” said Assistant Coach Nutt about the head coach. There are 24 girls turning out this year, which about average for Oroville.
“It is a good number as far as each athlete getting playing time and experience,” said Nutt.
The team has a mixture of experience and sees the three returning se-niors 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 ad-vance very well,” said the assistant coach. “We are very optimistic about all of the young team mem-bers this year and very pleased with their prog-ress 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 lead-ers, positive attitudes, enthusiasm and a strong sense of teamwork. The team is very determined and has a competitive at-titude.”
Last year the Lady Hor-nets had nine wins and seven losses and one of the highlights was their victory over Tonasket for the first time in several years.
Hornet Football accepting ‘no excuses’ this season
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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.
C4 OkanOgan Valley gazette-tribune • September 9, 2010
Fall Sports Preview
Oroville Cross Country 2010Date Opponent Site GameSept. 11 Tonasket Tonasket 11 a.m.Sept. 18 Moses Lake Moses Lake 10 a.m.Sept. 21 Liberty Bell Liberty Bell 3:30 p.m.Sept. 25 Connell Connell 11:45 a.m.Oct. 2 Can-An Invite Kettle Falls 10 a.m.Oct. 5 Omak Omak 3:30 p.m.Oct. 9 Lk. Roosevelt Lk. Roosevelt 12 p.m.Oct. 16 Oroville Invite Oroville 12 p.m.Oct. 23 League Meet TBA TBAOct. 29 Regionals Spokane 1 p.m.Nov. 6 State Pasco TBA
Oroville Girls Soccer 2010Date Opponent Site GameSept. 11 Tonasket Tonasket 11 a.m.Sept. 18 Manson Manson 11 a.m.Sept. 21 Liberty Bell Oroville 5 p.m.Sept. 23 Brewster Brewster 5 p.m.Sept. 25 Wenatchee JV Wenatchee 11 a.m.Sept. 28 Warden Warden 4 p.m.Sept. 30 Bridgeport Bridgeport 5 p.m.Oct. 2 Wenatchee JV Oroville 11 a.m.Oct. 12 Manson Oroville 4:30 p.m.Oct. 14 Liberty Bell Liberty Bell 5 p.m.Oct. 19 Brewster Brewster 4:30 p.m.Oct. 23 Warden Oroville 11 a.m.Oct. 26 Bridgeport Oroville 4:30 p.m.
By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor
OROVILLE – Oroville Hornet Soccer is field-ing 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 Kin-man says is a small team and one where experience is mixed.
“We don’t have a deep bench and that could be our weakness,” she said. “However, our freshmen look to have more speed and athlet ic abi l i ty…
I expect them to learn quickly.”
There are three seniors returning to the Hornet squad, they are Ashley Glover, Taylor Sarmiento and Catie Arrigoni.
“Catie has improved her overall knowledge for distributing the ball and has better ball handling skills. Taylor has more confidence and the cor-rect timing to come out of the box when need-ed. They are both good, positive leaders of the team,” said Coach Kin-man, about who did ex-ceptionally well last year. Young team members who show promise in-clude Ashley Marcolin, Emily Mills and Sierra Speiker, according to Kin-man.
First year for a full girls teamBy Gary A. DeVonManaging 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 sev-eral freshmen and sophomores, with many of the upper class-men being new to the sport as well,” said Coach Kee.
There is only one return-ing 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 oth-erwise less experienced team, even though Speiker is only a
freshman.“Connor Hughes was last
year’s league champion and Si-erra 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 wres-tling, you can qualify as an in-dividual 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
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 Speik-er’s undefeated eighth grade season and Hughes running well in the league meet and finishing in first place.
Photo by Terry MillsThe 2010 Oroville Hornets Soccer Team is: (front row, L-R) Jada Russo, Selena Bobadilla, Ashley Glover (middle row) Sierra Speiker, Ashley Marcolin, Emily Mills, Kaitlyn Grunst, Becky Arrigoni (back row) Assistant Coach Kristen Sarmiento, Angela Nelson, Naomi Peters, Catie Arrigoni, Taylor Sarmiento, Madison Hatch, Kelsey Hughes, Coach Laura Kinman.
Hornet Soccer relying on speed, athleticism
Photo by Terry MillsThe 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.
Oroville fielding big cross country team this season
September 9, 2010 • OkanOgan Valley gazette-tribune C5
— tonasket Fall Sports Senior Profiles — or0ville Fall Sports senior profiles
Name: Michelle Carlson Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: Cross CountryYears Played: 2Favorite Sports: Cross Country & BasketballStarted 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: Zach Neal Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 6’0”, 220 lbs. Years Played: 4Positions: Offensive tackle & defensive tackleFavorite Sport: FootballStarted Playing: I started playing football be-cause my dad was the coach for little leagueContinue Playing: I continue playing football because it’s fun
Name: Dustin Silverthorn Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’10”, 180 lbs. Years Played: 4Positions: Fullback & middle linebackerFavorite Sport: FootballStarted Playing: I started playing football because when I was 4-years-old, I saw the Seahawks play live and I got into the sportContinue Playing: I continue playing foot-ball because I love the game
Name: Ty Thornton Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: FootballStats: 5’11”, 145 lbs. Years Played: 4Positions: Wide receiver & cornerbackFavorite Sport: BaseballStarted Playing: I started playing football in preschool with Dustin SilverthornContinue Playing: I continue playing football because I love my buddies and you’ve got to protect your school, right?
Name: Matt Gschiel Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: Cross CountryYears Played: 4Favorite Sport: BasketballStarted Playing: I wanted to stay in shape for my other two sports and I didn’t want to play football, so I joined cross countryContinue 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: 17Fall Varsity Sport: Cross CountryYears Played: 3Favorite Sports: Cross country and trackStarted Playing: I’ve always done track and I did cross country in tenth grade and decided I love it so I do it every yearContinue Playing: I continue doing cross country for the ice cream and go carts
Name: Peter Williams Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: Cross CountryYears Played: 3Favorite Sport: WrestlingStarted Playing: I started running cross coun-try because I knew it would get me in better shape for wrestling than football wouldContinue Playing: I continue running cross country to stay in shape for wres-tling and because I got to know Bob Thornton and he’s a good coach
Name: Karen Keeton Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: SoccerPosition: Mid-field Years Played: 3Favorite Sport: SoccerStarted Playing: I started playing soccer because of my family’s influenceContinue Playing: I continue playing soc-cer because it’s my love
Name: Shelby Olma Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: SoccerPosition: Mid-field Years Played: 4Favorite Sport: BasketballStarted Playing: I started playing soccer through the little league program and by following my older brother, AustinContinue Playing: I continue playing soccer because it’s fun and it’s good for you
Name: Brenda Ramos Age: 18Fall Varsity Sport: SoccerPosition: Defense Years Played: 2Favorite Sport: SoccerStarted Playing: I started playing soccer with my family and friendsContinue 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: 17Fall Varsity Sport: SoccerPosition: Defense Years Played: 4Favorite Sport: SoccerStarted Playing: I started playing soccer when I started walkingContinue Playing: I continue playing soc-cer because I like to push people around and I like the sport
Name: Angela Vaughan Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: SoccerPosition: Defense Years Played: 2Favorite Sport: SoccerStarted Playing: At home, I played soc-cer with my dad and I started playing at Tonasket when I began at this schoolContinue Playing: I continue playing be-cause soccer is a good way to stay active and enjoy it and I like being competitive
Name: Taylor Ayers #2 Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: VolleyballPosition: Setter Years Played: 2Favorite Sport: VolleyballStarted Playing: I started playing vol-leyball in middle schoolContinue Playing: I continue playing vol-leyball because I love the sport
Name: Lucy Gonzales #1 Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: VolleyballPosition: Middle-back Years Played: 4Favorite Sport: VolleyballStarted Playing: I started playing volleyball be-cause it looked like a fun sport so I joined itContinue Playing: I continue playing vol-leyball because it’s a fun sport and I love interacting with everybody
Name: Jayden Hawkins #14 Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: VolleyballPosition: Middle-front Years Played: 3Favorite Sport: BasketballStarted Playing: All of my friends were playing volleyball so I did, tooContinue Playing: I continue playing volleyball because I excel at it and I like playing with my friends
Name: Jessica Rhoads #8 Age: 17Fall Varsity Sport: VolleyballPosition: Left-front Years Played: 4Favorite Sport: VolleyballStarted Playing: I started playing volleyball be-cause when I moved to Tonasket and decided to do a sport, I tried it and I loved itContinue Playing: I continue playing vol-leyball because I absolutely love it
Name: Hayley Gerken Age: 17Varsity Sport: Volleyball 6 yearsFavorite Sport: VolleyballHow did you start: Saw the older kids play and I decided I wanted to too.Why continue: Because it is fun
Name: Lacey Forester Age: 17Varsity Sport: VolleyballYears Played: 6 yearsFavorite Sport: VolleyballHow did you start: My older sister was a volleyball player in high school and I always looked up to her so wanted to be as good as her.Why continue: Because I love the sport and all the people I met over the seasons is why I could never leave.
Name: Brittany Buckmiller Age: 17Varsity Sport: Volleyball 6 yearsFavorite Sport: VolleyballHow 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: Catie Arrigoni Age: 17Varsity Sport: Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, TrackYears Played: 4 years (Soccer), 1 year (Cross Country), 1 year (Basketball), 1 year (Track).Favorite Sport: BasketballWhat position do you play: PostHow 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.
Name: Ashley Glover Age: 17Varsity Sport: Soccer, SoftballYears Played: 4 yrs (Soccer), 4 yrs (Softball).Favorite Sport: Soccer. It’s a very tough deci-sion but I love soccer and love playing.Started Playing: I started when I was young but stopped for a while and some friends said I should start again, so I did and I am happy I made the decision to play again!Continue Playing: I continue playing because I love the game! It’s a lot of fun. All in all it’s just a great sport and I love playing it!
Name: Cheyanne Sharpe Age: 17Varsity Sport: Cross CountryYears Played: 1 yearFavorite 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: Reinna Quick Age: 17Varsity Sport: Cross CountryYears Played: 2 yearsFavorite Sport: BasketballStarted 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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