Dufur senior Conor Holloway (31) watches a pitch from third base, looking for a chance to score during Tuesday’s home game against Columbia High School April 5. In the background is Columbia High School freshman Garrett Kock (9).
Columbia High School left fielder sophomore Wesley White (15) raises his hands high to signal a hit by Dufur senior Conor Holloway had gone out-of-play during Tuesday’s game in Dufur April 5.
A throw from the catcher bounces off the top of the third baseman Deegan Bryan’s (5) glove during an attempt to contain Dufur runner senior Brock LaFaver (15) during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
A throw from the catcher bounces off the top of the third baseman Deegan Bryan’s (5) glove during an attempt to contain Dufur runner senior Brock LaFaver (15) during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
Dufur junior base runner Josh Taylor (9) slides into home as an infield throw escapes Columbia High School catcher senior William Shute (4) during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
Dufur senior Gabe Petroff (14) takes advantage of an overthrow at third base to head for home plate as Columbia freshman Garrett Kock (9) watches the ball during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
Dufur freshman Sonny Wilson (3), 5’ 2” tall, claims first base, undaunted by Columbia junior Porter Haskell towering 6’ 8”. during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
Dufur senior Conor Holloway (31) watches a pitch from third base, looking for a chance to score during Tuesday’s home game against Columbia High School April 5. In the background is Columbia High School freshman Garrett Kock (9).
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Columbia High School left fielder sophomore Wesley White (15) raises his hands high to signal a hit by Dufur senior Conor Holloway had gone out-of-play during Tuesday’s game in Dufur April 5.
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A throw from the catcher bounces off the top of the third baseman Deegan Bryan’s (5) glove during an attempt to contain Dufur runner senior Brock LaFaver (15) during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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A throw from the catcher bounces off the top of the third baseman Deegan Bryan’s (5) glove during an attempt to contain Dufur runner senior Brock LaFaver (15) during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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Dufur junior base runner Josh Taylor (9) slides into home as an infield throw escapes Columbia High School catcher senior William Shute (4) during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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Dufur senior Gabe Petroff (14) takes advantage of an overthrow at third base to head for home plate as Columbia freshman Garrett Kock (9) watches the ball during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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Dufur sophomore Olsen Meanus (22) watches the pitch during during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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Dufur senior pitcher Carson Smith (11) contemplates his next pitch during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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Dufur senior Carson Smith (11) fires off a pitch during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
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Dufur freshman Sonny Wilson (3), 5’ 2” tall, claims first base, undaunted by Columbia junior Porter Haskell towering 6’ 8”. during Tuesday’s nonleague game in Dufur April 5.
The No. 5-ranked Dufur/South Wasco County High Rangers baseball team displayed its highly potent offense (12.6 runs per game average) while scoring a total of 34 runs in winning a doubleheader over the Stanfield/Echo High Tigers April 9 at Stanfield High School.
The undefeated Rangers (3-0 Special District 7, 9-0 overall) won 18-5 and 16-3 over the Tigers (0-4 SD7, 2-7).
The Rangers faced area rival Columbia High (0-3 league, 4-5 overall) of Washington’s Class 1A Trico League for the second time this season April 5 at home. Ranger pitchers Carson Smith, Brock LaFaver and Isaac Anthony combined for a no-hitter in a 10-0 win over the Bruins at home in a five-inning contest that was shortened via the 10-run mercy rule. The senior trio combined for a total of 10 strikeouts and two walks.
The Rangers scored two runs in the first inning, got three in the second and four in the third for a 9-0 advantage. Following a scoreless fourth, the Rangers added a run in the fifth for the final margin.
Anthony led the Ranger offense, as he was 2-for-2, with a double, home run and four RBI. LaFaver was 1-for-4, with an RBI, and senior Gabe Petroff batted 3-for-4 with a double. The Rangers had six hits.
The Rangers were seeking to win their 10th straight contest Tuesday at home versus the Sherman/Arlington/Condon/Wheeler Huskies (result was after the printed edition deadline).
The Huskies (0-2 SD7, 1-3) lost a doubleheader 11-1 and 10-0 to the No. 6-ranked Heppner/Ione High Mustangs (7-2) last Saturday. The Huskies’ next game is an 11 a.m. doubleheader Saturday versus Stanfield/Echo at Sherman High in Moro.
The Lyle/Wishram/Klickitat/Trout Lake High Cougars (0-5 SD7, 0-6 overall) dropped their fifth straight after losing a doubleheader 18-0 and 10-0 to the No. 14-ranked Weston-McEwen High TigerScots (3-0 SD7, 5-0) April 9 at Weston-McEwen High School in Athena. The Cougars play their next contest in an 11 a.m. doubleheader Saturday on the road vs. Grant/Union/Prairie City Prospectors (2-1 SD7, 5-4).
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