By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

The fall sports season is here once again and the expectations of coaches and players at Burns High School are running high.

The Burns volleyball team placed fifth at last year’s state tournament and returns a strong nucleus of players.

The football squad has nearly every starter back from last year’s playoff team and that experience should translate into another post- season game for the purple and gold.

The Hilanders’ cross country and soccer teams are both low in numbers, but there’s good talent returning in both sports.

Volleyball

While this year’s Burns volleyball team may not feature a lot of height, head coach Paula Toney is confident of their abilities and expects to challenge for the Eastern Oregon League (EOL) title and a state playoff berth.

“We don’t have much height, but we do have really good ball control,” Toney said. “And I would say our strong suit is defense.”

Toney’s team opened some eyes this past summer when they competed in an elite tournament in California featuring about 40 of that state’s top teams. The Hilanders hung tough and finished in the top 20 by the tournament’s end. “The girls jump well and they played well defensively. That helped them frustrate the high-powered hitters.”

This year’s team will include seniors Chelsea Siegner, Stefani Sanders, Teri McConnell, Kaci Nonnenmacher and Jennifer Higle, juniors Maddye Dinsmore, Maggie Thompson and Abbey Fenton and sophomore Charli Siegner.

As far as the EOL goes, Toney expects the main challenges to come from Vale and Grant Union. “Vale does have a new coach, but I expect them to be tough again, and Grant Union is working hard. You don’t want to overlook them,” Toney said.

The Hilanders should be battle-tested by the time the end-of-season playoffs roll around as they will compete in several tough tournaments this season including the Hermiston Invitational, Santiam Christian Tournament and Mazama Tournament.

Burns will open their season at the Hermiston event this Saturday, Sept. 4.

Football

It’s easy to see why head coach Dally Swindlehurst is excited about the upcoming season. Of the 48 players who reported the first week of practice, 35 were with the team last year, including 12 seniors.

“We’ve got the experience,” Swindlehurst said. “We moved Cole Potter from tailback to quarterback, and will have Nolan Stampke and Cody Bennett at that tailback position. Other than that, we’ve got everybody back on both sides of the ball.”

The offensive line is anchored by senior center George Swartzlender, who received second team all-state honors last year. He’s flanked by seniors Raymond Wright, Jake Swindlehurst and Gabe First Raised and junior Austin Piper. Landon Hanner will handle the fullback duties, Gus McConnell is back at tight end and wideouts Casey Thein and Casey Heinz provide speed and sure hands on the outside.

Swindlehurst expects the defense to be solid as well, with probably only one outside linebacker position yet to be decided.

This past summer, Swindlehurst took 30 kids to a football camp in Gold Beach and the coach reported the experience was, “Awesome. Simply awesome.”

Playing against bigger schools from Nevada and California, as well as Oregon, the Hilanders had success. “The third time we scrimmaged Klamath Union, their coach came over at halftime and said they were done. They were tired of getting banged around,” laughed Swindlehurst.

Swindlehurst pointed out the schedule got a little tougher this year when they dropped the game with Elgin and picked up Baker. “We’ve got Ontario and Baker back-to-back just before we head into league games,” Swindlehurst said. “Baker was a 4A finalist last year and Ontario was in the semifinals, so we’ll get tested.”

As for the EOL, Swindlehurst said it’s a toss-up, but the Hilanders should be in the mix. “Vale has a new coach, so I don’t know what to expect there, but they’re always tough,” Swindlehurst said. “Grant Union should be good again even though they graduated some good players. Nyssa and Umatilla are still kind of young, and Riverside will be a revenge game.”

While having a lot of experience should provide a solid foundation, Swindlehurst said he’s been impressed by the kids’ motivation. “We’re working on conditioning quite a bit because I keep telling them we’re going to be better than other teams in the fourth quarter,” he said. “Then at practice, I ask them if they’ve had enough and they say, ‘No coach! Let’s keep going.’

“They want a home playoff game and a deep run into the playoffs.”

The last time Burns hosted a playoff game was in 2001 when they beat Sweet Home 26-10. That playoff run ended the following week with a loss on the road to Pleasant Hill.

The Hilanders kick off the season Friday, Sept. 3, when they host La Pine at Corbett memorial Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Cross Country

Second-year coach Erron Mertz may have a small team this year, but she’s excited about the possibilities.

The girls team has six runners including three from last year’s team: Kiely Banton, Anna Clemens and Hannah Caldwell. Rounding out the team are Keely Root, Alex Sell and Madison Winn.

“I feel like we have a strong girls team and can work our way to state,” Mertz said. “I think we have a couple of really top runners and the rest are solid, so we have the depth.”

The boys team is comprised of just two runners, Victor Kegley and Kyle Krause.

The Hilanders open the season on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Lakeview Invitational. Because of commitments to the Harney County Fair, a couple of runners will miss the opening race, but Mertz is looking forward to it. “That’s a tough course to open with, but that’s what cross country is all about. We’ll see how they do,” Mertz said.

Soccer

Four teams from Special District 5 will make the state playoffs this year, and Burns coach Jodi McLean figures the Hilanders have a good shot at being one of them.

“We have seven returning starters, and I see improvement in all those coming back,” she said.

McLean said the team will be led by seniors Jay Masterson and Anthony Frail. She’s also pleased with the play of Max Hill as goalie.

McLean said the team is strong defensively, but the offense needs to focus on more team work. “We need to work on the fundamentals until we get more comfortable working the ball around,” McLean said.

Burns opens their season by hosting Umatilla at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. “That’s a tough opener. They always seem to place at state every year,” McLean said.

She then pointed out the match-ups with Central Christian and Culver later in the season. “We always seem to split with them, and I think we can beat them both twice this year. Plus, we seem to play Irrigon tough every game, and I think we can stay with Grant Union,” she said. “I think we have the skill and athletic ability to pick up more wins this year and that would get us to state.”

Carrerow, Rader nominated for All American honors

The Burns High School (BHS) cheerleaders attended a National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp this past June. The camp was held in Pendleton and attracted multiple squads from the surrounding area, including Idaho. The camp lasted three days and included skills training, jump training, choreography, dance and teambuilding.

The BHS cheerleaders brought home multiple awards and honors from camp. They were awarded three Excellent ribbons and one Superior ribbon during their daily evaluations, and the entire squad earned individual Superior ribbons on the last day of camp.

BHS received the NCA S.P.O.T Award for displaying excellent skills in spotting and stunt technique. The squad was commended for their outstanding commitment to keep safety their No. 1 priority.

Two of the BHS cheerleaders were nominated for All American Cheerleader.  This honor is given to outstanding individuals who display strength in one or more of the following categories: motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, dance or leadership. These individuals are eligible to perform at various NCA Special Events. The two BHS cheerleaders nominated were Breanna Rader and Janelle Carrerow.

NCA camps have a long standing tradition of awarding the prestigious Spirit Stick to the squad that shows the most sincere spirit and enthusiasm throughout the entire day of camp.  Burns High School was awarded the Spirit Stick all three days of camp. The girls represented their school and their community with true pride and enthusiasm.

The final award the BHS cheerleaders received was the Most Improved award, earning overall camp recognition and a trophy. Julie Burri, the new Cheer Coach, also received the Top Rookie Coach award at camp.

The Burns High School cheerleaders look forward to supporting school athletics this year. The squad will be cheering at fall and winter activities for the 2010-2011 school year. They are excited to establish new traditions, continue old ones and support crowd involvement at games and activities.

All students who plan to participate in fall sports at Burns High School (BHS) and Hines Middle School will need to have the following forms completed and placed on file in the office of their school:

1) Physical Examination Form (a physical is required every two years). If a student’s physical is current, they will need to complete a medical history form.

2) Insurance and Athletic Participation Consent Form. This form is consent for participation, authorization for medical treatment and verification of insurance.

3) Student-Athlete Drug Testing Consent Form.

4) Extra-Curricular Participation Policy agreement.

Forms may be picked up at the school offices.

The first day of practice for high school athletics will be Monday, Aug. 23. The following times have been set for the Aug. 23 practices for each sport:

Football — First morning practice 6 a.m. at the high school practice field. Evening practice 6 p.m.
Head coach: Dally Swindlehurst

Volleyball — Morning practice 7 a.m. and evening practice 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym.
Head coach: Paula Toney

Cross Country — Morning practice 7 a.m. and evening practice 4 p.m. Meet at the high school baseball field.
Head coach: Erron Mertz

Soccer — Morning practice 6:30 a.m. and evening practice 5 p.m. at Slater School field.
Head coach: Jodi McLean

Cheerleading — Morning practice 5 a.m. and evening practice 7 p.m. at the high school.
Coach: Julie Burri

These are the times for the first practices on Monday, Aug. 23. Coaches will inform the athletes of changes in practice times for the remainder of the week if changes are necessary.

Hines Middle School athletes should be prepared to start practice on the first day of school Monday, Aug. 30.

If you have any questions, contact Paula Toney, BHS Athletic/Activities Director 541-573-2044 ext. 224.

The 28th annual Chris Miller Memorial Steens Rim Run/Walk was held Saturday, Aug. 7. Sunshine and mild temperatures greeted the contestants in this year’s event. A record number finished the race this year, with 128 walkers and 101 runners crossing the finish line. Individual results were not available at press time and will appear next week.

The Hi-Desert Swim Team hosted the 25th Cascade East District Championship meet July 30- Aug. 1.

After a mere six weeks of training due to a delayed start to the season, the team was able to take a very respectable second place among teams  with as much as twice the pool time.

In addition, the team was awarded the Sportsmanship Award by a consensus of voters from around the district.

Nearly all the swimmers recorded season-best times in several or all their events, and many claimed district titles for their individual performances.

Taylor Crafts was awarded high point in the 11-12 age group for the 19 points she amassed for the team throughout the meet.

This meet drew to a close another successful season for the Hi-Desert Swim Team and set the stage for a great return next year.

Individual results for the Hi-Desert Swim Team are as follows:

Men 9-10 200 Free
1st — Goss, Bryce (3:44.33); 4th — Cook, Gage (4:04.22); 5th — Bailey, Zane (4:06.73); 7th — Hoke, Daniel (4:21.30)
Women 11-12 200 Free
1st — Hoke, Madison (3:09.55); 6th — Beers, Kaelin (3:37.85); 9th — Nonnenmacher, Abby (3:43.34); 10th — Bennett, Layle (3:45.00); 13th — Bradach, Isobel (3:56.74)
Men 11-12 200 Free
3rd — Obradovich, James (3:12.70); 4th — Klus, Taylor (3:12.71); 5th — Blackburn, Jake (3:26.58); 7th — Riess, Matthew (3:36.02); 9th — Stallings, Kalib (3:38.50); 10th — LaChapelle, Kalib, (3:40.21)
Women 13-14 200 Free
8th — Calkins, Katy (3:11.41); 9th — Lee, Megan (3:14.77); 11th — Riess, Ellie (3:41.13)
Men  13-14 200 Free
3rd — Cain, Thomas (2:54.16); 4th — Cain, Peter (2:54.26); 5th — Thein, Jackson (2:55.72); 7th — Feist, Austin (3:07.65); 8th — Blackburn, Garrett (3:22.25); 10th — Cook, Justin (5:57.19)
Women  15-18 200 Free
3rd — Siegner, Chelsea (2:41.86); 5th — Fenton, Abbey (2:53.65); 6th — Lee, Taylor (2:56.07); 8th — Siegner, Charli (3:05.56); 9th — Johnston, Bailey (3:22.66)
Men 15-18 200 Free
5th — Stanwyck, Dylan (2:53.56)
Women 8&U 50 Free
2nd — Hoke, Alicyn (52.71); 5th — Hueckman, Allie (1:02.36); 6th — Garner, Jenna (1:05.72)
Men 8&U 50 Free
3rd — Goss-Bodily, Garrett (55.42)
Men 9-10 100 Free
3rd — Zamora, Isaac (1:40.89); 4th — Goss (1:42.46)
Women 11-12 100 Free
1st — Crafts (1:26.25); 5th — Hoke, M. (1:32.87)
Men 11-12 100 Free
3rd — Klus, T. (1:25.08); 4th — Obradovich, J. (1:30.04)
Men 13-14 100 Free
3rd — Nonnenmacher, Seth (1:13.93); 5th — Cain, P. (1:16.76); 6th — Cain, T. (1:18.92)
Women 15-18 100 Free
4th — Siegner, Che. (1:12.83); 5th — Lee, T. (1:15.82)
Men 15-18 100 Free
2nd — Blackburn, Beau (1:07.87); 4th — Stanwyck (1:09.34)
Women 8&U 25 Breast
3rd — Garner (38.49); 4th — Hoke, A. (38.59); 5th — Hueckman (39.64)
Men 8&U 25 Breast
3rd — Bradach, Zane (33.51)
Women 9-10 50 Breast
2nd — Riess, Bekka, (57.71)
Men 9-10 50 Breast
2nd — Goss (59.82); 3rd — Zamora (1:06.23)
Women 11-12 50 Breast
3rd — Cooley, Morgan (51.08)
Men 11-12 50 Breast
5th — Obradovich, J. (54.70); 6th — Klus, T. (55.09)
Women 13-14 100 Breast
3rd — Lee, M. (1:37.54)
Men 13-14 100 Breast
3rd — Thein (1:43.11); 4th — Cain, T. (1:47.12); 5th — Nonnenmacher, S. (1:47.70)
Women 15-18 100 Breast
1st — Lee, T. (1:28.80); 2nd — Fenton (1:34.27)
Men 15-18 100 Breast
3rd — Blackburn, B. (1:32.78); 5th — Stanwyck (1:40.81)
Women 8&U 100 IM
3rd — Garner (2:40.95)
Men 9-10 100 IM
5th — Zamora (2:12.62);  7th — Hoke, D. (2:32.34); 8th — Bailey, Z. (2:33.24); 10th — Klus, Emmett (2:42.84)
Women 11-12 100 IM
2nd — Crafts (1:42.80); 8th — Cooley (1:48.92); 9th — Beers (1:53.26); 10th —  Johnston, Grace (1:57.06); 13th — Nonnenmacher, A. (2:05.43); 15 — Carpentier, Christianna (2:11.04); 18th — Bradach, I. (2:25.25)
Men 11-12 100 IM
4th — Obradovich, J. (1:46.45); 5th — Klus, T. (1:49.77); 8th — Riess, M. (2:00.04); 9th — Blackburn, J. (2:02.35); 10th — Stallings (2:03.09); 11th — LaChapelle (2:03.36)
Women 13-14 200 IM
7th — Lee, M. (3:33.74); 9th — Calkins (3:41.04); 10th — Obradovich, Maria (3:41.66); 13th — Riess, E. (4:14.51)
Men 13-14 200 IM
2nd — Cain, P. (3:19.47); 3rd — Cain, T. (3:20.13); 4th — Nonnenmacher, S. (3:21.92); 6th — Thein (3:27.45); 9th — Feist (3:37.96); 11th — Blackburn, G. (4:00.72)
Women 15-18 200 IM
3rd — Siegner, Che. (3:02.54); 5th — Lee, T. (3:06.95); 6th — Fenton (3:13.41); 7th — Siegner, Cha. (3:26.55); 10th — Johnston, B. (3:59.99)
Men 15-18 200 IM
5th — Blackburn, B. (3:08.34); 6th — Stanwyck (3:32.65)
Women 8&U 25 Back
2nd — Hueckman, (26.58); 3rd — Garner (27.77); 5th — Hoke, A. (29.27)
Men 8&U 25 Back
3rd — Goss-Bodily (29.89); 5th — Bradach, Z. (32.40); 6th — Beers, Dustin (33.05)
Men 9-10 50 Back
3rd — Goss (53.26); 4th — Hoke, (58.17); 5th — Zamora, (59.68)
Women 11-12 50 Back
1st — Crafts (45.14)
Men 11-12 50 Back
4th — Obradovich, J. (48.85); 5th — LaChapelle (53.01); 6th — Riess, M. (56.89)
Women 13-14 100 Back
3rd — Calkins (1:35.84); 5th — Obradovich, M. (1:37.86)
Men 13-14 100 Back
3rd — Nonnenmacher, S. (1:34.41); 4th — Blackburn, G. (1:39.07); 5th — Thein (1:39.28); 6th — Cain, T. (1:44.20)
Women 15-18 100 Back
3rd — Siegner, Che. (1:27.66); 4th — Fenton (1:31.86)
Men 15-18 100 Back
1st — Stanwyck (1:23.35); 5th — Blackburn, B. (1:29.26)
Women 8&U 25 Fly
3rd — Garner (38.98); 5th — Hoke, A. (48.03)
Men 9-10 50 Fly
3rd — Goss (55.78); 4th — Zamora (59.53)
Women 11-12 50 Fly
1st — Beers, K. (48.06); 5th — Hoke, M. (51.64)
Men 11-12 50 Fly
3rd — Klus, T. (52.63); 4th — Blackburn, J. (55.81)
Women 13-14 100 Fly
6th — Lee, M. (1:52.63)
Men 13-14 100 Fly
1st — Cain, P. (1:20.34); 4th — Feist (1:39.91); 5th — Nonnenmacher, S. (1:43.09)
Women 15-18 100 Fly
3rd — Lee, T. (1:24.29); 4th — Siegner, Che. (1:29.55); 5th — Fenton (1:36.21)
Men 15-18 100 Fly
3rd — Blackburn, B. (1:26.84)
Women 8&U 25 Free
3rd — Hoke, A. (25.35); 4th — Hueckman (28.20); 5th — Garner (28.62)
Men 8&U 25 Free
5th — Goss-Bodily (26.30)
Men 9-10 50 Free
4th — Zamora (47.61); 5th — Bailey, Z. (49.28)
Women 11-12 50 Free
1st — Crafts (36.87); 3rd — Hoke, M. (39.53)
Men 11-12 50 Free
2, Klus, T. (37.73); 3rd — Obradovich, J. (39.16)
Women 13-14 50 Free
6th — Calkins (37.37
Men 13-14 50 Free
3rd — Cain, P. (32.17); 4th — Nonnenmacher, S. (32.46); 6th — Feist (35.11)
Women 15-18 50 Free
4th — Siegner, Che. (33.56); 5th — Lee, T. (33.83)
Men 15-18 50 Free
2nd — Blackburn, B. (29.38)

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

The High Desert Swim Team (HDST) hosted the High Desert Invitational July 16-18, and with more than 60 swimmers present, the team was able to rack up enough points to firmly secure first place in the team standings, as well as garnering the sportsmanship award by popular vote.

Senior swimmers Carraig Colahan and Taylor Lee were honored for their years of commitment to the program. In addition, Colahan posted a perfect score, winning all six of his events.

The swim team will be in action at home one last time this season when they host the Cascade East District Championship meet July 30-Aug. 1.

Individual results for the HDST are as follows:

Men 12&U 400 Free
2nd — Klus, Taylor (7:01.66)
Women 13&Ov 400 Free
4th — Siegner, Chelsea (6:02.58); 6th —  Siegner, Charli (7:01.03)
Men 13&Ov 400 Free
3rd — Blackburn, Beau (6:18.88); 4th — Thein, Jackson (6:34.90)

Men 10&U 200 Free
1st — Goss, Bryce (3:51.18); 3rd — Bailey, Zane (4:11.80); 5th — Hoke Daniel (4:24.57); 6th — Cook, Gage (4:31.06); 7th —  Bradach, Zane (5:32.14)
Women 11-12 200 Free
1st — Hoke, Madison (3:21.08); 3rd — Beers, Kaelin (3:49.67); 4th — Bradach, Isobel (3:55.72); 5th — Bennett, Layle (3:59.45); 6th — Nonnenmacher, Abby (4:08.82)
Men 11-12 200 Free
2nd — Obradovich, James (3:21.75); 3rd — Stallings, Kalib (3:34.69); 4th —  LaChapelle, Kalib (3:41.04)
Women 13-14 200 Free
8th — Obradovich, Maria (3:16.20); 9th — Lee, Megan (3:23.16); 10th Holland, Kenzie (3:38.59); 11th — Riess, Ellie (3:41.46)
Men 13-14 200 Free
2nd — Nonnenmacher, Seth (2:52.31); 6th — Feist, Austin (3:18.06); 7th — Cook, Justin (5:57.57)
Women 15-Ov 200 Free
1st — Lee, T. (2:56.36); 2nd — Fenton, Abbey (2:59.73); 3rd — Johnston, Bailey (3:33.07)
Men 15-Ov 200 Free
1st — Colahan (2:28.91); 5th — Stanwyck, Dylan (2:55.69)

Women 6&U 25 Free
Zamora, Elizabeth (1:08.72)
Women 8&U 50 Free
2nd — Hoke, Alicyn (55.82); 3rd — Garner, Jenna (1:03.40); 4th — Hueckman, Allie (1:06.67); 9th — Bradach, Josie (1:36.74); 10th — Riess, Trina (1:37.37); 11th — Johnston, Georgia (1:55.80)
Men 8&U 50 Free
2nd — Goss-Bodily, Garrett (55.35); 5th — Bradach, Zane (1:05.30); 6th — Beers, Dustin (1:05.46); 7th — Moulton, Anthony (1:30.77)
Women 9-10 100 Free
9th — Riess, Bekka (2:12.96); 10th — Presley, Ashlie (2:57.02); 11th — Johnston, Emma (3:13.77)
Men 9-10 100 Free
3rd, Goss B. (1:44.46); 5th —Zamora, Isaac (1:47.77); 7th — Bailey, Z.  (1:57.88); 8th — Bailey, Luke (2:03.10); 9th — Cook, G. (2:04.14); 12th — Hoke, D. (2:14.07); 14th —  Klus, Emmett (2:23.31); 16th — McCanna, Mitchell (2:43.20)
Women 11-12 100 Free
1st — Crafts, Taylor (1:25.82); 2nd — Hoke, M. (1:30.26); 6th — Cooley, Morgan (1:40.93); 8th, Beers, K. (1:42.74); 10th — Johnston, Grace (1:47.66); 11th —  Bennett, L. (1:49.35); 12th — Nonnenmacher (1:50.14); 14th — Bradach, I. (1:51.08); 19th — Moulton, Mackenzie (2:15.64); 20th — Carpentier, Christianna (2:27.42)
Men 11-12 100 Free
1st — Klus, T. (1:27.82); 4th — Obradovich (1:34.37); 6th — Blackburn, Jake (1:39.57); 7th — Riess, Matthew (1:41.23); 8th —LaChapelle (1:41.47) — 10th — Stallings (1:43.91)
Women 13-14 100 Free
8th — Lee, M. (1:26.36); 9th — Calkins, Katy (1:26.39); 10th —Obradovich (1:26.53); 16th — Holland (1:41.39); 17th — Riess, E. (1:43.12)
Men 13-14 100 Free
4th — Thein,  (1:22.12);  10th — Feist (1:26.72); 11th — Blackburn, Garrett (1:28.68); 13th — Cook, J. (2:47.99)
Women  15-18 100 Free
4th — Lee, T. (1:15.09); 5th — Siegner, Che. (1:15.75); 7th — Fenton (1:21.41); 9th — Pettyjohn, Laura (1:23.04); 12th — Siegner, Cha. (1:26.24); 13th — Johnston, B. (1:35.44)
Men 15-18 100 Free
1st — Colahan (1:02.87)

Women 8&U 25 Breast
2nd — Hoke, A. (48.70); 3rd — Garner (1:02.82)
Men 8&U 25 Breast
3rd — Bradach (35.81)
Women 9-10 50 Breast
2nd — Riess, B. (58.51)
Men 9-10 50 Breast
2nd — Goss (1:01.99); 4th — Zamora (1:08.11); 6th — McCanna (1:23.81)
Women 11-12 50 Breast
2nd — Cooley (53.02); 4th — Crafts (54.41); 6th — Beers (56.13); 7th — Nonnenmacher (56.94); 9th — Johnston, G. (1:02.94); 13th — Carpentier (1:06.93); 16th — Bennett (1:15.68)
Men 11-12 50 Breast
2nd — Obradovich (50.03); 4th — Klus, T. (56.50); 8th — Riess, M. (1:06.53); 9th — LaChapelle (1:10.26); 10th — Blackburn, J. (1:11.29); 11th — Stallings (1:11.43)
Women 13-14 100 Breast
4th — Lee, M. (1:45.82); 6th — Obradovich (1:50.49); 9th — Calkins (1:54.98); 12th — Riess, E. (1:59.00)
Men  13-14 100 Breast
1st — Feist (1:41.15); 3rd — Thein (1:44.34); 6th — Blackburn, G. (2:01.50)
Women  15-18 100 Breast
1st — Lee, T. (1:26.95); 2nd — Pettyjohn (1:33.72); 4th — Fenton (1:38.94); 7th — Siegner, Cha. (1:47.21); 10th — Johnston, B. (2:07.33)

Women 8&U 100 IM
2nd — Garner (3:08.85)
Women  09-10 100 IM
5th — Riess, B. (2:27.36)
Men 9-10 100 IM
3rd — Zamora (2:07.85); 6th — Hoke (2:36.27); 7th — McCanna (3:03.26)
Women 11-12 100 IM
2nd — Crafts (1:46.55); 4th — Cooley (1:50.33); 5th — Hoke, M. (1:52.35); 6th —  Johnston, G. (2:09.73); 7th — Bennett (2:14.67); 8th — Bradach (2:18.12); 10th — Nonnenmacher (2:22.47); 11th — Carpentier (2:37.07)
Men 11-12 100 IM
3rd — Obradovich (1:47.86); 5th — Stallings (2:01.66); 6th — LaChapelle (2:03.47)
Women 13-14 200 IM
6th — Lee, M. (3:41.10); 7th — Obradovich (3:45.02); 11th — Calkins (3:56.37); 13th — Riess, E. (4:18.90)
Men 13-14 200 IM
3rd — Thein (3:34.13); 4th — Feist (3:44.19)
Women 15-18 200 IM
4th — Siegner, Che. (3:07.82); 5th — Lee, T. (3:07.84); 6th — Fenton (3:17.09); 7th — Pettyjohn (3:23.46); 9th — Siegner, Cha. — (3:31.98)
Men 15-18 200 IM
1st — Colahan (2:49.44)

Women 6&U 25 Back
Zamora (50.03), Houck, Halle (56.23)
Women 8&U 25 Back
2nd — Hueckman (29.76);  3rd — Hoke, A. (29.87); 5th — Garner (34.65); 6th —  Riess, T. (40.42); 7th — Johnston, Georgia (43.61); 9th — Zamora (50.23); 11th —  Bradach, Josie (1:13.32)
Men 08&U 25 Back
2nd — Beers (28.68); 3rd — Goss-Bodily (32.30); 5th — Bradach, Z. (34.18); 7th — Moulton (46.89)
Women 9-10 50 Back
4th — Presley, Ashlie D, (1:10.95); 6th —  Riess, B. (1:13.34); 8th — Johnston, Emma (1:30.16)
Men 9-10 50 Back
3rd — Goss (56.98); 4th — Hoke (58.82); 5th — Zamora (1:00.15); 9th — Bailey, L. (1:09.52); 12th — Klus, E. (1:15.49); 13th — Cook, G. (1:17.08); 14th — Bailey, Z. (1:17.46); 15th — McCanna (1:28.21)
Women 11-12 50 Back
2nd — Cooley (50.14); 3rd — Hoke, M. (51.60); 7th — Johnston, Gr. (56.38); 10th — Moulton (57.80); 12th — Nonnenmacher (1:02.79); 13th — Bradach, I. (1:03.65); 14th — Bennett (1:05.68); 16th — Carpentier (1:13.87)
Men 11-12 50 Back
2nd — Obradovich (52.87); 3rd — Riess, M. (55.49); 4th — Blackburn, J. (56.36); 5th — Stallings (56.55); 6th — LaChapelle (56.95)
Women 13-14 100 Back
3rd — Obradovich (1:36.78); 7th — Calkins (1:40.92); 13th — Holland (2:01.86); 14th — Riess, E. (2:03.55)
Men 13-14 100 Back
3rd — Thein (1:38.13); 4th — Blackburn, G. (1:41.39); 10th — Cook, J. 3:22.36)
Women 15-18 100 Back
3rd — Siegner, Che. (1:26.72); 4th — Fenton (1:33.70); 7th — Siegner, Cha. (1:41.94); 8th — Johnston, B. (1:49.42); 10th — Pettyjohn (1:54.58)
Men 15-18 100 Back
1st — Colahan (1:22.88)

Women 8&U 25 Fly
2nd — Garner (40.53)
Men 8&U 25 Fly
2nd — Bradach (47.00)
Men 9-10 50 Fly
3rd — Zamora (1:08.20); 5th —  Bailey, L. (1:17.39)
Women 11-12 50 Fly
3rd — Cooley (51.55); 4th — Hoke, M. (51.69); 7th — Beers (55.06); 9th — Johnston, Gr. (1:03.15); 11th — Carpentier (1:27.62)
Men 11-12 50 Fly
2nd — Klus, T. (55.29); 4th — Blackburn, J. (1:05.27); Riess,  M. (1:07.08)
Women 13-14 100 Fly
7th — Lee, M. (1:58.57); 9th — Calkins (2:13.53)
Men 13-14 100 Fly
3rd — Feist (1:46.20); 5th — Blackburn, G. (2:13.30)
Women 15-18 100 Fly
3rd — Lee, T. (1:25.52); 4th — Siegner, Che. (1:30.62); 5th — Fenton (1:34.96); 8th — Pettyjohn (1:47.96)
Men 15-18 100 Fly
1st — Colahan (1:14.59)

Women 8&U 25 Free
3rd — Hoke, A. (26.89); 4th — Garner (29.46); 5th — Hueckman (29.64); 8th — Bradach, J. (41.82); 9th, Riess, T. (46.30); 10th — Johnston, Ge. (59.27); 12th — Zamora (1:01.09)
Men 8&U 25 Free
3rd — Goss-Bodily (26.36); 4th — Bradach (27.28); 6th — Beers (31.00); 8th — Moulton (43.89)
Women 9-10 50 Free
8th — Riess, B. (1:02.80); 9th — Presley (1:17.01); 10th — Johnston, E. (1:36.42)
Men 9-10 50 Free
3rd — Goss (46.28); 4th — Zamora (48.19); 7th — Bailey, Z. (50.69); 9th — Bailey, L. (52.78); 10th — Cook, G. (54.67); 11th — Hoke (54.83); 14th — Klus, E. (1:03.93); 16th — McCanna (1:14.67)
Women 11-12 50 Free
1st — Hoke, M. (40.32); 5th — Beers (44.04); 6th — Cooley (44.54); 10th — Nonnenmacher (45.45); 11th — Johnston, Gr (47.99); 12th — Bennett (49.74); 13th — Bradach, I. (49.91); 18th — Moulton (58.18); 19th — Carpentier (1:10.70)
Men 11-12 50 Free
1st — Klus, T. (38.94); 4th — Obradovich (40.82); 6th — Blackburn, J. (42.66); 7th — Riess, M. (43.01); 10th — LaChapelle (44.64); 11th — Stallings (45.13)
Women 13-14 50 Free
5th — Obradovich (36.54); 7th — Lee, M. (37.27); 9th — Calkins (37.48); 15th — Riess, E. (43.11); 19th — Holland (45.51)
Men 13-14 50 Free
2nd —  Feist (35.63); 5th — Thein (36.58); 6th, Blackburn, G. (36.70); 10th — Cook, J. (1:17.92)
Women 15-18 50 Free
3rd — Siegner, Che. (32.03); 5th — Lee, T. (33.17); 9th — Siegner, Cha. (36.43); 11th — Pettyjohn (38.19); 12th — Johnston, B.  (41.84)
Men 15-18 50 Free
1st — Colahan (28.14)

Tyler Opie of Crane finished in second place in the team roping during the 2010 Junior High National Rodeo Finals in Gallup, N.M., June 28-July 3.

Opie was teamed with Colton Campbell of Klamath Falls.

The duo won the first round of the finals with a time of 8.969, roped their second steer in 15.723 and downed their final steer in 12.691.

In addition to the second place in team roping, Opie’s horse, Gizmo’s Pearl, was named the AQHA Horse of the Year. Opie ended the year in third place in the nation in the All-Around race.

He earned $2,500 in scholarship for his achievements.

The Hi-Desert Swim Team hosted their annual meet July 16-18.
Individual and team results weren’t available.

The BHS graduate selected for both baseball and basketball contests this summer

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

Caleb Feist, a 2010 Burns High School (BHS) graduate, competed in two all-star series this summer.

June 12-13, Feist took part in the 24th annual Oregon High School Baseball Coaches Association 3A/2A/1A Senior All-Star Series at Linfield College in McMinnville.

The series consists of three nine-inning games between the East and West teams. The West won the two games on June 12, 11-10 and 6-5, and the East won the June 13 game 10-5.

Playing for the East team, Feist was 4-for-12, including a double, scored three runs, had two RBIs, walked once and was hit by a pitch.

BHS baseball coach Kevin Feist and Gary Chrisman of Bandon served as co-coaches for the East team.

On June 18-19, Feist competed for the South team in the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Senior All-Stars basketball games.

Playing at Northwest Christian University in Eugene on June 18, the North won 96-71. Feist finished with four points, five rebounds and two assists.

The following day, the two teams squared off at Clackamas Community College and the North team came out on top 90-84. Feist dropped in nine points, had six rebounds and two assists.

Coaches for the South team were Gabe Fuentes of Nyssa and Terry Crabb of Harrisburg.

Feist will attend and play baseball at Linfield this fall.

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

Two members of the 2010 Burns Hilander football team have been selected for this year’s Oregon Shriners’ East-West All-Star Football Game to be played Saturday, July 31, in Baker City.

AJ Swartzlender was selected as a starter for the East team, while Zach Dobson was named an alternate for the game.

The entire East roster is as follows:

Coaches: Randy Waite, Ontario; Andy Maurer, Cascade Christian; Kyle Braa, Scio; Mike Somnis, Sherman County
4A players
Cole Richardson, Marist 6′3 265 OT/DT
John Myers, Henley 6′3 220 OT/DE
Tristan Metcalf, Newport 5′11 195 RB/OB
Christian Whitfield, Sweet Home 6′2 270 OL/DL
Nick Gammie, Marist 5′11 210 RB/DB
Grant Thompson, Cottage Grove 6′0 210 OL/DL
Marcus Marines, Ontario 5′10 250 LB/OL
Skyler Reagen, Phoenix 6′3 190 QB
Jesse Pratt, Central 6′3 190 WR/DB
Trace Richardson, Baker 6′3 170 WR/DB
Michael Selridge, Taft 6′2 280 OL/DL
Frank Lopez, Ontario 5′8 165 RB/LB (Alternate)
Josh Mejia, Ontario 5′7 145 QB/DB (Alternate)
Tevin Cheever, Marist 6′2 195 QB/DB (Alternate)
Jeff Bedbury, Marist 5′11 180 WR/DB (Alternate)
James Wilbrenner, Marist 6′3 245 OL/DL (Alternate)
Justin Stormo, Pleasant Hill 6′1 235 OL/DL (Alternate)
Travis George, North Valley 6′0 205, C/LB (Alternate)
Evan Humphrey, La Grande 6′2 189 OL/DL (Alternate)
Chris Kammel, Phoenix 6′3 185 QB/DB (Alternate)
Dekker Smith, Baker 6′1 215 LB/TE (Alternate)
John Wilkinson, Taft 6′0 185 QB/DB (Alternate)
3A players
Garrett Bentz, Vale 6′0 190 LB/DB
AJ Swartzlander, Burns 5′11 160 RB/LB
Ethan Kowing, Grant Union 6′0 210 RB/DE
Colton Cochran, Cascade Christian 6′5 225 OL/DL
Garrett Huffman, Gold Beach 5′11 190 OL/DL
Francisco Campus, Umatilla 6′1 235 OL/DL
Connor Jackson, Bandon 6′4 220 QB/LB
Andy Santos, Bandon 6′0 175 LB/RB (Alternate)
Zach Dobson, Burns 6′1 170 WR/DB (Alternate)
Brandon Griscom, Cascade Christian 5′11 185 RB/LB (Alternate)
John Jessee, Cascade Christian 6′3 230 OL/DL (Alternate)
Heston Alterback, Coquille 6′1 180 QB/DB (Alternate)
Mike Epperson, Vale 6′3 220 OL/DL (Alternate)
Gage Immoos, Grant Union 6′0 190 C/LB (Alternate)
Conner Smith, Grant Union 5′8 170 WR/LB (Alternate)
2A players
Bryan Holland, Heppner 5′9 165 RB/WR
Coulter Mastenbroek, Scio 6′0 175 RB/OB
Jacob White, Scio 6′2 250 OL/DL
Nick Theimer, Kennedy 5′11 230 RB/DB
Salvador Mancilla, Stanfield 6′0 235 OL/DL
Miguel Pena, Lost River 6′3 260 OL/DL
Tony Kafoa, Salem Academy 6′1 205 RB/OE
Jaymes Betterfield, Enterprise 6′1 200 OL/DL
Dylan Cutler, Pilot Rock 6′0 225 OL/DL (Alternate)
Shane Lanzinsky, Pilot Rock 6′5 240 OL/DL (Alternate)
Mark McCabe, Heppner 6′0 225 OL/DL (Alternate)
Chris Hale, Santiam 6′4 225 OL/DL (Alternate)
Lane Baker, Elgin 5′11 260 OL/DL (Alternate)
Liston Case, Chiloquin 6′0 180 QB/DB (Alternate)
Ryan Grant, Lost River 5′7 160 RB/LB (Alternate)
Derrick Barth, Kennedy 6′1 165 RB/LB (Alternate)
1A players
Bryan Mills, Imbler 6′0 185 QB/LB
Jered Witty, Cove 6′2 185 TE
James Stroud, Sherman County 5′11 185 LB/TE
Tyler Harshfield, Wallowa 6′1 190 QB/LB
Bryce Kershner, Jordan Valley 6′0 180 RB/LB (Alternate)
Jason Starr, Spray 5′11 220 RB/LB (Alternate)
Eric Jepson, Ione 6′2 215 OL/DL (Alternate)

The game is scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m. at Bulldog Memorial Stadium in Baker City.