Three Fishermen named to All-State first team
Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Better late than never. Nearly a month after the end of the season, The Oregonian is finally releasing the All-State baseball and softball teams.
Leading the list of selections were three Astoria baseball players, named to the Class 4A first team.
Junior pitcher Conor Harber, senior first baseman Jacob Davis and senior shortstop Marc Gallegos all made the first team list.
Harber finished with a 14-1 record on the mound, with one save. He had a 1.02 earned run average, and finished with 137 strikeouts in 82 innings pitched. He allowed just 32 hits, with 44 walks. Offensively, he batted .619, with a .689 on-base percentage.
Harber also had a team-leading 64 RBIs, with six home runs. He struck out just four times in 106 at-bats.
Davis hit .427 (.583 on-base percentage) with three home runs, and Gallegos batted .543 and drove in 33 runs. Davis, Gallegos and Harber all scored 43 runs apiece.
And despite Astoria’s dominance at the 4A level – and despite crushing Baker 15-3 in the state playoffs – Baker’s Ty Everson was named Player of the Year, and Baker’s Dan Blankenship was selected as Coach of the Year.
The all-state selections were made by a consensus of league representatives in each classification.
No Astoria or Seaside softball players were selected all-state.
Class 3A
Warrenton landed three players on the Class 3A all-state team, including senior Reese Johnson, one of three pitchers on the first team.
Senior catcher Tom McFadden also made first team, and senior Billy Kerr was an honorable mention first baseman.
Class 2A/1A
Four Knappa Loggers were among the 69 players selected to the Class 2A/1A all-state team.
Senior shortstop Trevor Oja and sophomore Kyle Kelly were first team selections; senior outfielder Eddie Corder made the second team; and sophomore catcher Jeff Benthin was selected honorable mention.
In softball, Knappa senior Addie Nichols was selected as a catcher on the Class 2A/1A all-state team.
Class 4A Baseball
Player of the year: Ty Everson, Baker
Coach of the year: Dan Blankenship, Baker
First Team
P: Logan Goins, Sr., Newport
P: Conor Harber, Jr., Astoria
P: Chris Neifert, Sr., Scappoose
C: Kyle Jaukkuri Sr., Sutherlin
C: Kameron Kaufman, Sr., Phoenix
1B: Jacob Davis, Sr., Astoria
1B: Brady Baker, Jr., Ontario
Inf: Marc Gallegos, Sr., Astoria
Inf: Ty Everson, Sr., Baker
Inf: Jordan Hodges, Sr., Sisters
Inf: Casee Case, Sr., Newport
OF: Parker Portash, Sr., La Salle
OF: Joey Jacques, Sr., Newport
OF: Erik Carlson, Sr., Sisters
OF: Trevor Freese, Sr., Baker
Utility: Justin Durflinger, Sr., Baker
Class 3A Baseball
Player of the Year: Michael Bennett, Bandon
Coach of the Year: Steve Smith, Pleasant Hill
First Team
P: Michael Bennett, Sr., Bandon
P: Reese Johnson, Sr., Warrenton
P: Kyle Barras, Sr., Vale
C: Tom McFadden, Sr., Warrenton
C: Derek Smith, Sr., Pleasant Hill
1B: Hayden Craig, Jr., Dayton
Inf: Jeff Hendrix, Jr., Santiam Christian
Inf: Will Parmenter, Jr., Pleasant Hill
Inf: Cesar Catibayan, Sr., Valley Catholic
Inf: Garrett Banks, Sr., Cascade Christian
OF: Forrest Garcia, So., Dayton
OF: Casey Heinz, Jr., Burns
OF: Zach Stratton, Sr., Nyssa
OF: Christian Reyes, Sr., Rogue River
Utility/DH: Jimmy Mack, Sr., Bandon
Utility/DH: Ben Manley, Sr., Dayton
Second Team
Pitchers: Jackson Bertsch, Jr., Pleasant Hill; Zach Selland, So., Horizon Christian; Casey Thein, Sr., Burns
Catchers: Jordan Pearson, Jr., Horizon Christian; Nolan Stampke, Jr., Burns
First Base: Parker Kennedy, Sr., Pleasant Hill
Infielders: Jacob Andress, Jr., Pleasant Hill; Shane Monahan, Jr., Horizon Christian; Rocky Garcia, Jr., Nyssa; Gabe Louthan, Jr., Dayton
Outfielders: Ryan Foote, Sr., Valley Catholic; Brandon Halter, So., Glide; James Gaughan, Sr., Pleasant Hill; Jacob Gries, Sr., Blanchet
Utility/DH: Shadd Samio, Jr., Vale; Brad Tripp, Jr., Rainier
Third Team
Pitchers: Clint Burris, Sr., Myrtle Point; Andy Thiessen, Sr., Santiam Christian; Nic Goodman, Jr., Willamina; Daniel Scottow, So., Cascade Christian
Catchers: Kaunner Jackson, Sr., Bandon; Anthony Becker, Sr., Illinois Valley
First Base: Eric Rains, Sr., Myrtle Point
Infielders: Garth Grant, Sr., Bandon; Kyle Ballweber, Sr., Blanchet; Zach Anderson, Sr., Illinois Valley; Michael Freitas, Jr., Rogue River
Outfielders: Trevor Guay, Sr., Horizon Christian; Tim McReynolds, Sr., Clatskanie; Alec Blanchard, Sr., Nyssa; Curtis Paulsen, Sr., Illinois Valley
Utility/DH: Kyle Retherford, Sr., Toledo; Harley Orcutt, sr., Riverside
Honorable Mention
Pitchers: Brenden Fricke, So., Glide; Zach Pelley, Jr., Blanchet; Bryan Biggs, Sr., Illinois Valley; Dillon Huntley, Jr., Cascade Christian
Catchers: Steven Miller, Sr., Corbett; Dylan Dupont, So., Rogue River
First Base: Billy Kerr, Sr., Warrenton; Jake Wemmer, Jr., Clatskanie
Infielders: Cory Finlay, Fr., Glide; Brady Bruckner, Jr., Willamina; Mitch Staeffler, Jr., Rainier; Storm Engen, Jr., Clatskanie; Jared Stearns, Sr., Grant Union; Austin Dayton, Jr., Vale
Outfielders: Tyler Gordon, Jr., Glide; Matt Miranda, So., Coquille; Kenna Cumberland, Sr., Willamina; Kyle Weymouth, Sr., Grant Union
Utility/DH: Brian Stinchcomb, Jr., Rogue River; Mason Fessler, Fr., Blanchet
Class 2A/1A Baseball
Player of the Year: Austin Woodward, Union
Coach of the Year: Kevin Moffatt, Kennedy
First Team
P: Austin Woodward, Sr., Union
P: Quin Grogan, Sr., Stanfield
P: Franky Rodriguez, Jr., Kennedy
C: Philip Sexton, Sr., Santiam
C: David Weaver, Sr., Portland Christian
Inf: John Church, Sr., Portland Christian
Inf: Trevor Oja, Sr., Knappa
Inf: Rile Olson, Sr., Monroe
Inf: Keegan Rogers, Sr., Portland Christian
1B: Trevor Young, Jr., Monroe
OF: Ian Murray, Sr., Heppner
OF: Jordan Brown, Sr., Union
OF: Stephen Feuerborn, Sr., Portland Christian
OF: Alan Venegas, Sr., Kennedy
Utility: Kyle Kelley, So., Knappa
DH: Dallas Reich, Jr., Weston-McEwen
Second Team
Pitchers: Boone Casarez, Sr., Lowell; Jared Harris, Sr., Elgin; Jacob Lum, Sr., Umpqua Valley Christian; Jake Forrester, Fr., Umpqua Valley Christian
Catchers: Zac Cardwell, Sr., Lowell; Derek Monkus, Sr., Stanfield
Infielders: Blake Purnell, Sr., Adrian; Trey Blevins, Sr., Stanfield; Tayler Norwood, Jr., Western Mennonite; Kaleb Poor, Sr., Union
First Base: Tanner Halgarth, Sr., Elgin
Outfielders: Jamie Mariscal, Sr., Oakridge; Eddie Corder, Sr., Knappa; Bresnan Williams, Sr., Glendale; Drew Greenwalt, Sr., Weston-McEwen; Trevor Morris, Sr., Stanfield
Utility: Noah Miller, Jr., North Douglas
DH: Sean Abrogast-Bodi, Sr., Monroe
Third Team
Pitchers: Kevin Butler, Jr., Regis; Garrett Jenkins, Sr., North Douglas
Catchers: Devin Muir, Jr., Days Creek; Justin Harris, Jr., Elgin
Infielders: Dan Hammer, Jr., Kennedy; Cody Stroda, Sr., Monroe; Connor Oien, Sr., Portland Christian; Denver Traxtle, Jr., Lowell
First Base: Brent Whipple, Sr., North Douglas
Outfielders: Jay Davis, Sr., North Douglas; Cody Green, Sr., Wallowa; Angel Trujillo, Sr., Dufur; Cameron Westenhouse, So., Regis; Cyle Miller, Sr., Elgin
Utility: Austin Guenther, Sr., Scio
DH: Eric Rogers, So., Riddle
Honorable Mention
Catchers: Jeff Benthin, So., Knappa; Rich Smith, Sr., McKenzie
Infielders: Austin Potter, Jr., North Douglas; Alex Clokey, Jr., Regis; Eilly Gentry, Sr., Heppner; Boone Little, Jr., Dufur; J.R. Masters, Sr., Joseph; Wyatt Lewis, Sr., Elgin
First Base: Brennan Miyazano, Jr., Portland Christian; Sean McConnell, Sr., Santiam; Justin Gutierrez, Sr., Heppner
Outfielders: David Acevedo, Sr., Days Creek; Jesse Johnson, Sr., Scio; Nate Natasuik, Sr., McKenzie; Aramis Heiss, So., Central Linn
Utility: T.J. White, Jr., Vernonia; Vincent Stuckey, Sr., Union
DH: Sam Anthony, Jr., Horizon Christian; Trent Martin, Sr., Joesph
SOFTBALL
Class 4A Softball
Pitcher of the Year: Jessica Slate, Cascade
Player of the Year: Ashley Edwards, Cascade
Coach of the Year: Tim Ganfield, Cascade
First Team
P: Jessica Slate, Sr., Cascade
P: Rylee Carleton, Sr., Henley
P: Emily Kenyon, Jr., Central
C: McKenzie Beeson, Sr., Cascade
C: JoElla Smith, Sr., Madras
Inf: Ashley Edwards, Sr., Cascade
Inf: Hannah Ganfield, Jr., Cascade
Inf: Amber Milliman, Sr., Sisters
Inf: Adrienne Pace, Jr., Henley
Inf: DJ McCanley, Jr., Baker
Inf: Leslie Hancock, Sr., Scappoose
OF: Ashley Callahan, Jr., Stayton
OF: Kaylin VanDomelen, So., Banks
OF: Melissa Masters, Jr., Banks
OF: Belen Betancourt, Sr., McLoughlin
Utility: Marla Gooding, Jr., Banks
Second Team
Pitchers: Molly Smith, Fr., Yamhill-Carlton; Maycee Abendschein, Sr., Madras; Jenny Yano, Sr., Ontario
Catchers: Kayle Brock, Sr., Henley; Chanelle Jensen, Jr., Yamhill-Carlton
Infielders: Rebecca Christianson, Jr., Yamhill-Carlton; Sadie Birch, So., Doublas; Katilyn Pinner, Sr., Mazama; Lauren Short, Sr., Madras; Brittaney Niebergall, Sr., La Salle; Sierra Howerton, So., Baker
Outfielders: Natlie Martin, So., Madras; Olivia Borden, Fr., Junction City; Katrina Warner, South Umpqua; Anne Goodell, Jr., Henley
Utility: Emilie Riggs, Jr., Sweet Home
Third Team
Pitchers: LeAnn Valenta, Jr., Mazama; Alyson Boytz, Jr., Elmira; Chey Malinof, So., Sutherlin
Catchers: Jenny Tracy, Jr., La Grande; Darian Hamilton, So., Mazama
Infielders: Kelsea Knee, So., Sutherlin; Kelsea McPhee, Sr., Mazama; Sarah Wyatt, Jr., Sweet Home; Laura Luther, Sr., Newport; Linzi Wallace, Jr., Central; Jessica Lay, So., Elmira
Outfielders: Alyssa Harrington, Sr., McLoughlin; Breezie Bowling, Sr., North Marion; Jenn Scott, Sr., Henley; Taylor Nieri, So., Sisters
Utility: Kaylie Grigsby, So., Mazama
Honorable Mention
Pitchers: Megan Graville, So., Sweet Home; Kaitlin Erm, Jr., McLoughlin; Cassie Foltz, Sr., Scappoose; Meranda Zanni, Sr., Douglas; Nena Dudley, Fr., Gladstone; Jamie Moe, So., Madras
Catchers: Tiffany Roemeyer, Jr., Sutherlin; Shelby Gillespie, Sr., Sweet Home; Cheyenne Kessler, So., McLoughlin; Emily Thoms, Jr., Elmira
Infielders: Megan Dean, Jr., Gladstone; Danielle Upton, Jr., Elmira; Whitney Osburn, Sr., Junction City; Kylie Atterbury, So., Sutherlin; Racheal Michaelis, Sr., Yamhill-Carlton; Chelsea Luna, So., North Marion; Cassie Galey, Sr., Scappoose; Karli Cortez, So., McLoughlin; Sydney Brown, Sr., La Grande; Cassidy Hoglund, So., Scappoose; Alex Holcomb, Sr., Madras; Kylie Pumpelly, Fr., Yamhill-Carlton
Outfielders: Chelse Frank, So., Yamhill-Carlton; Natalie Larsen, Jr., Banks; Breanne Kottre, Sr., Cascade; Lexie Meier, Jr., Stayton; Mallory Smith, Sr., Madras; Morgan Johnson, Sr., Baker; Katie Virtue, Fr., Sweet Home; Courtney Bouille, Jr., Mazama
Utility: Tori Brown, Sr., Baker
Class 2A/1A Softball
Player of the Year: Emily Perlich, Regis
Coach of the Year: Doug Highberger, Regis
First Team
P: Rachel Fielder, Monroe
P: Emily Perlich, Regis
P: Abby Barr, West Mennonite
C: Addie Nichols, Knappa
C: Kaitlynn Rice, North Douglas
C: AmyLee Perrine, Pilot Rock
Inf: Haley Reynolds, Yoncalla
Inf: Morgan Streeter, Glendale
Inf: Whitney Koehnke, Regis
Inf: Piper Castens, Pilot Rock
Inf: Ashley Gamhill, Pilot Rock
OF: Megan Rock, Vernonia
OF: Faith Williams, Glendale
OF: Liz Willingham, Pilot Rock
DH/Utility: Cassie Van Dyke, Gatson
DH/Utility: Duului Deleetori, Wallowa