Saturday, November 28, 2009

Football

Congratulations to our football program. Great win - 40-21 - over West Linn on Friday. Next up - Jesuit this coming Friday. Game time is 5:00 p.m. Should be a lot of fun!

FYI: We will be looking into rooter buses first thing Monday morning. If you read this, should we be looking for a parent only bus? Parent/students together bus?

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Thank you

Thank you to Lori Norton and all Titan fans. Last week I posted some concerns about noise makers. I also asked Lori to use her e-mail network to get word directly to our fans about both the noise makers and some concerns I had about "pop up" tents (hardly "four pages" of instructions"!!!). Lori helped tremendously.

The result: we had no problem with either issue. As an AD my worst fear is having to confront a loyal Titan supporter about an action at a game. Worse I don't want to referee disputes between loyal Titan supporters. With Lori's help we managed to avoid either of those.

Thanks again to Lori and to all loyal Titan fans for your understanding and willingness to help.

FB Playoffs

As a result of the the Titan's 42-7 win over Roseburg, the next football playoff game will be vs. West Linn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27th at West.

First, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Second, we'll see you Friday!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Noise Makers

Throughout this past football season we have had issues with noisemakers at our games.

It is expressley against the rules of both the CVC and the OSAA to use noisemakers during contests in any sport. This includes air horns, cow bells, thundersticks, etc., etc. Two items are allowed: the large megaphones designed for and used by cheerleaders only and the small individual-sized megaphones for use by fans.

If these are used during a game, it is entirely within the judgment of the officials as to whether the offending side is penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Please don't take a chance and potentially cost our team 15 yards. It's not worth it.

Football Playoffs

The Titans will open the football playoffs against the Roseburg Indians on Friday, 11/20 at 7:00 p.m.

The Indians beat Barlow in the first round.

As usual, parking will be at a premium. No parking on Landigard (sp?) Drive, as that is a private drive. Parking and entry in the back of the building is recommended, much easier on all counts.

Finally, OSAA ticket policies are in effect. $6.00 for adults/$4.00 for students as defined by the OSAA. No passes are accepted other than OACA "Gold Cards" and OSAA-issued passes.

See you Friday.

Friday, November 13, 2009

My Apologies

I want to take a moment and publicly apologize for my omission of the volleyball program's season and all-CVC results from last night's Fall Sports Night. I have apologized to the coaches and folks who received awards last night but I also want to do so for those associated with our volleyball program but who weren't present.

There is no great explanation for my mistake. I have no idea why I didn't catch it. No excuses.

Here's what I would and should have said:

"The volleyball team completed another year in which they ended in the playoffs. This has become routine for the program under Coach Armstrong. We finished the CVC season with 7 wins and 5 losses and the #3 seed from the CVC. We eventually were eliminated by Gresham - the third year in a row - a perennial power in Oregon volleyball. Another great year for our volleyball program."

I also should have mentioned the following athletes who received all-CVC honors:

Meredith Coba 1st team setter
Sydney Smith 2nd team middle hitter
Delanie Amador honorable mention middle hitter

Again, the participants and followers of our volleyball teams have a right to feel slighted and angry. Obviously this was not my intention. If I could go back and have a redo I certainly would.

Bryan Sutherland

Thursday, November 12, 2009

All-CVC Football

Congratulations to the following folks. The all-CVC teams definitely have a West Salem flavor. Holy cow!!

Player of the year on both offense and defense, Coach of the Year, and Assistant Coach of the Year!!

Offense

1st Team

Trent Gallegos - Tackle
Connor Kryskalla - Guard
Scott Kryskalla - Center
Cole Pittman - Receiver
Sal Herrera - Running Back and Kick Return Specialist

2nd Team

Brett Smith - Quarterback

Honorable Mention

Carl Kreitzburg - Tackle
Jacob Norton - Guard
Chase Fowler - Receiver
Phil Tolley - Receiver
Cole Pittman - Kick Return Specialist

Offensive Player of the Year

Sal Herrera


Defense

1st Team

Lochlin Deeks - Defensive Line
Shane Kuenzi - Linebacker
Phil Tolley - Cornerback
Chase Fowler - Safety

2nd Team

Neal Van Ness - Defensive Line
Kadin Rabago - Linebacker
Ricardo Caudillo - Linebacker

Honorable Mention

Jordan Powell - Defensive Line
Cory Ellison - Linebacker
Mike Faber - Cornerback
Josh Neal - Safety
Cole Pittman - Punter

Defensive Player of the Year

Shane Kuenzi

Coach of the Year

Shawn Stanley

Assistant Coach of the Year

Josh Beckett

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

West Salem Soccer

Congratulations to both Janelle Weiss and Marcos Cuellar.

Both Janelle and Marcos have been chosen as Salem Sports and Breakfast Club Athletes of the Week. They will both be honored at Willamette University's Goudy Hall at 7:00 a.m. on Friday.

Great job to Janelle and Marcos.

Boys Soccer

The boys soccer team continues its playoff run into the 3rd round of the OSAA tournament. They will play South Medford at 6:00 p.m. at West on Saturday.

The boys have beaten Canby 2-0 and Grant 1-0 so far.

See you at 6:00 on Saturday.

Remember: OSAA ticket prices are in effect.

Congratulations - Girls Soccer

Our girls lost 2-0 to West Linn on Tuesday, ending their playoff run.

The girls had a fantastic season. They qualified for the playoffs, once again, as the #3 seed from the CVC. They then won their first playoff game vs. Wilson - the first girls soccer playoff victory in school history - 2 - 0.

The program has reached a level of excellence under of Coach Jaeger and this team just further reinforced that excellence.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Winter Sports

Reminder:

Winter sports start on Monday, November 9th. In order to participate you must have your athletic packet complete. You may pick up a packet in the main office. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact JoAnne Pfau - West Salem Athletic Secretary.

More Congratulations

On to Round Two for both our boys and girls soccer teams. In weather conditions that can only be described as "less than desirable" the:

Boys beat Canby 2-0 on Saturday and will play Grant at Delta Park on Tuesday.

Girls beat Wilson 4-0 on Saturday and will play West Linn at West Linn on Tuesday.

Check www.highschoolsports.net for times.

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And speaking of weather, both boys and girls cross country wrapped up their seasons at the state championships in Eugene on Saturday in miserable weather conditions.

Our girls finished 14th. Grace Lin was our number one finisher.

Our boys finished 13th. JJ Campbell was our number one finisher.

Grace comes back next year for her senior year. JJ graduates. He has been a great leader for our team and will be missed.

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Football wrapped up an undefeated league season with a dominating performance over McKay: 33-6 in the mud.

West has a bye in the first round of the state playoffs and will play at West on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. against the winner of this week's game between Southwest Conference #2 Roseburg and Mt. Hood Conference #5 Barlow.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

OSAA Playoffs

Please be aware that entry to playoff games is governed by OSAA policy.

No passes other than coaches' Gold Cards OSAA-issued passes are accepted.

Entry fees are charged for ALL events. Sports for which the CVC does not normally charge - soccer for example - will require an admission charge.

The OSAA puts on tournaments or championships for all OSAA sponsored sports at all classifications at venues such as Lane Community College, Autzen and Reeser Stadiums, etc. Quite an endeavor and quite expensive. Ticket prices and policies are designed to cover the costs.

Schools are only reimbursed for expenses as designated by the OSAA. All ticket revenues from playoff games or championships are sent directly to the OSAA.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

All-CVC Girls Soccer

Congratulations to the following young women:

1st Team All-CVC

Malia Kawamura Midfielder
Marina Watson Defender

2nd Team All-CVC

Libby Baum Midfielder
Jordan McLaughlin Goalkeeper

Honorable Mention

Erika Oliva Midfielder
Janelle Weiss Forward

All-CVC Boys Soccer

Congratulations to the following young men:

Boys Soccer All-CVC

1st Team

Marcos Cuellar Striker
Nicholas Vrontakis Defender

2nd Team

Braulio Lopez Goalkeeper
Guillermo Moran Midfielder
Francisco Duenas Striker
Alberto Casas Midfielder

Honorable Mention

Dustin Haury Midfielder
Luis Salinas Defender

Monday, November 2, 2009

VB All-CVC

Congratulations to:

Meredith Coba, junior, a unanimous 1st team selection as setter;

Sydney Smith, senior, 2nd team selection at middle hitter;

Delanie Amador, junior, honorable mention selection at middle hitter.

Girls Soccer Playoff Game

This just in:

WSHS girls soccer team will play Wilson High School at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7th at West. The game will follow immediately after the boys playoff game which begins at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Playoffs

Congratulations to:

Boys Soccer: CVC 2nd place/OSAA playoff game vs. Canby High School at West 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 11/7/09

Girls Soccer: CVC 3rd place/OSAA playoff game vs. TBD at West Date and Time: TBD

Cross Country: Boys CVC 1st place/OSAA State Championship Meet at Lane Community College 2:00 p.m. Saturday 11/7/09

Girls CVC 2nd place/OSAA State Championship Meet at Lane Community College 2:00 p.m. Saturday 11/7/09

Football: CVC 1st place/OSAA playoff game vs. TBD at West 7:00 p.m. Friday, 11/20/09

Reminder: OSAA playoffs and tournaments are no longer CVC events but OSAA events. As such, only OSAA passes and Oregon Athletic Coaches Association "Gold Cards" are accepted. No other passes, including ASB cards, are valid.