The Dalles junior Diego Gonzales (16) takes off for first base after a hit during Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove. Gonzales got on base.Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles sophomore Sam Shaver (7) gets the out at first base in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Riley Brock (20) and sophomore Nolan Donivan (8) bracquet a Forest Grove runner between second and third bases in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29. Third baseman, junior Braden Schwartz (17), got the out. Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Riley Brock (20) and sophomore Nolan Donivan (8) bracquet a Forest Grove runner between second and third bases in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29. Third baseman, junior Braden Schwartz (17), got the out. Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Braden Schwartz (17) slides into third base as the Forest Grove third baseman (27) waits for a throw from the catcher in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Braden Schwartz (17) scores as a throw to home base goes awry in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Braden Schwartz (17) scores as a throw to home base goes awry in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Diego Gonzales (16) holds back from a bunt in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove.Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Diego Gonzales (16) takes off for first base after a hit during Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove. Gonzales got on base.Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles sophomore Sam Shaver (7) gets the out at first base in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Riley Brock (20) fields a ground ball in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Riley Brock (20) and sophomore Nolan Donivan (8) bracquet a Forest Grove runner between second and third bases in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29. Third baseman, junior Braden Schwartz (17), got the out. Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Riley Brock (20) and sophomore Nolan Donivan (8) bracquet a Forest Grove runner between second and third bases in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29. Third baseman, junior Braden Schwartz (17), got the out. Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Braden Schwartz (17) slides into third base as the Forest Grove third baseman (27) waits for a throw from the catcher in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Braden Schwartz (17) scores as a throw to home base goes awry in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles junior Braden Schwartz (17) scores as a throw to home base goes awry in Tuesday’s nonleague game in The Dalles against Forest Grove March 29.Mark B. Gibson photo
The Dalles High Riverhawks (2-7) won their first home game of the season, 4-3, over the Milwaukie High Mustangs (2-4) April 1 at Quinton Street Ballpark.
It was a bounce-back game for the Hawks, who regained some much-needed confidence following a 13-8 loss at home to the Class 6A Forest Grove High Vikings (3-4) March 29.
The Hawks, guided by Coach Steve Sugg, broke a scoreless tie with a two-out, four-run rally in the fifth inning to take a 4-0 advantage. The Mustangs responded and scored three in the sixth to get within one run for the final margin.
“The kids played really well, and I think everyone was excited about getting our first home win,” said Sugg. “We got a great pitching performance from Henry Begay, and it was definitely his best outing of the year. That was really exciting to see, and it helped give him some confidence. Defensively, we played pretty good, and it was a lot better than our previous game. We didn’t hit the ball as well as I would’ve liked us to, but it was enough to get us the victory, so that was good.”
The Hawks outhit the Mustangs, 7-4, with junior Braden Schwartz (3-for-3, RBI, single, double, triple) leading the offense. Sophomore Nolan Donivan (1-for-3, RBI), juniors Nathan Hedges (1-for-3, RBI) and Riley Brock (1-for-3) and freshman Finley Corbin (1-for-3) also contributed offensively.
Begay (13 strikeouts, two walks, three hits allowed) started on the mound and pitched five and two-third innings. He was followed by junior reliever Brock (three strikeouts, one hit allowed).
“Overall, in all aspects with offense, defense and pitching, it was the best game that we’ve played this year,” said Sugg. “It felt pretty good to get a win. We’re making baby steps. We’re a young team (one senior, three freshmen, six sophomores) and so we’re going through some growing pains right now. Hopefully, we’ll be playing well when league play starts because our goal is to finish in the top three to qualify for the state playoffs.”
On April 2, the Hawks played an interstate contest in a road game in Southwest Washington and they lost, 10-0, at Battle Ground High School.
The Hawks’ next contest is April 12 at 5 p.m. at home versus the No 7-ranked Mountain View High Cougars (9-1) of the Class 6A Mountain Valley Conference. The Hawks begin their 15-game Intermountain Conference schedule April 15 at home against the No. 9-ranked Pendleton High Buckaroos (4-3). The top-three teams in the IMC earn an OSAA Class 5A state playoff berth.
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