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James Lind of Sylent Storm
Big show happening beginning at 6 p.m. in Medford. I didn’t think I’d be in town, but I am. Check out Wehrmacht, Raptor, Sylent Storm, and Insanity’s Reign on 7/10/14.
SOU soccer on pre-2014 soccer field
All the world is abuzz with the World Cup currently happening in Brazil. On a more local level, SOU’s soccer team will be playing on a new field this fall. The old football turf is currently being torn out and will soon be replaced with a new, artificial surface for the football and soccer teams. In addition, we will finally be able to host track and field events again.
“The Case Against 8” – Q&A in Ashland Armory with Ben Cotner, Ryan White, Paul Katami, and Jeff Zarrillo after showing at 2014 Ashland Independent Film Festival
@TheCaseAgainst8 @ashlandfilm Showings of The Case Against 8 begin Monday, June 23 on HBO. Beginning today you can watch the film in theaters in New York and Los Angeles.
OSU baseball – Michael Conforto
@mconforto8 Congratulations to Michael Conforto for his high draft pick today! A pick this high should net him about $3 million if he gives up his senior season at OSU.
I took today’s photo last season. Conforto had just broken a 0-0 tie against the Ducks with a home run. He had 31 such dingers during his three years with the Beavers. More impressive perhaps was his consistently high batting average and on base percentage. In over 175 games he maintained a .341 batting average and .463 on base percentage.
SOU Prom Dress Rugby
On 6/7/14 @ 1 p.m. a bunch of Southern Oregon University ladies and their female prom dates from elsewhere will do battle on the field near Raider Stadium for the third time in as many years. Admission will also allow you to partake of the BBQ happening on the sidelines. Discount (only $6 including food), presale tickets are available in the Stevenson Union this week. You can also purchase a ticket and BBQ at the gate.
Tomorrow night (6/3/14) is the second annual 2014 Black and Red All-Sports Awards Banquet for the SOU athletes. Unfortunately, I will be teaching a class in Medford so I won’t be able to attend. Today’s photo, by the way, is from last year’s event. I believe Daniel Breaux was responsible for this cup on Bobby Heiken’s head.
Keegan Lawrence, formerly of Sherwood High School, will join SOU’s football program this fall
@k_law21 The Ashland High School baseball team was eliminated from the state playoffs this past Friday afternoon by Sherwood High School (once again). Keegan Lawrence led the Bowmen with four hits.
Later this year Keegan will hopefully be leading the Raiders in yards rushing. He was the 2013 Football Player of the Year for the state of Oregon before signing with Southern Oregon University. He averaged over 17 yards per carry. The Raiders will be more than happy with an average of half that.
2014 AHS graduation in Lithia Park (3 photo photomerged panorama)
More photos from last night’s graduation ceremony in Lithia Park can be found here (my Facebook album), here (Alex Georgevitch), and here (Rock Solid Photography).
AHS baseball – Eric Carlson slides into third with a triple against Dallas
@eric9carlson As I mentioned yesterday, Ashland advanced to the Quarterfinals with a win over Dallas.
The #1 seed, Bend, was upset by the #16 seed, and this is a single elimination tournament. Therefore, if Ashland can beat Sherwood (in Ashland) on Friday, they will host the Semifinal round as well. In addition, the #3 seed, Springfield, was upset so now Ashland has the second highest seed of the remaining teams.
Friday night is graduation in Lithia Park so Friday’s game will be an early, 2 p.m. start at North Mountain Park.
SOU Softball – Sierra Anderson and Coach Kim Fritts
Details here.