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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Advertisement Email Story to a Friend June 29, 2005 Crater’s Davidson tabbed first-team all-state By KEVIN GOFF Mail Tribune Crater High’s Kirstin Davidson made a big splash onto the Southern Oregon Conference softball scene this season. And the junior’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed as she was one of three SOC competitors selected to the Class 4A all-state first team, as voted by the state’s coaches. Davidson hit .429 with seven RBIs in conference play out of the cleanup spot and helped spark the Comets’ run to the state semifinals with a number of impressive games at the plate. "I think a lot of the exposure came in the playoffs," said Crater coach Chris Arnold. "I know Kirstin had a nice run in the playoffs with the bat. I think when coaches voted they remember how well she did." Davidson was joined on the all-state list by Comet teammates Janelle Cristofaro, a second-team selection at pitcher, and third-team shortstop Tyler Sutherland. Advertisement South Medford also had three on the list, with Jackie Chaplin making the second unit and Alex Jordahl and Jen Mendenhall making honorable mention. Roseburg, which lost in the state championship game to Southridge after finishing second in the SOC to Crater, placed junior shortstop Ali Paz and senior utility player Kim Posey on the first team. Roseburg’s Tony Campos was named coach of the year and Churchill pitcher Kelly Dyer was named player of the year. Cristofaro, who made honorable mention last season, capped off her impressive pitching career with a 20-4 record during her senior campaign. "Janelle is a performer," said Arnold. "She’s not motivated by numbers, she just does whatever needs to be done to help the team get a win." Sutherland committed just one error at shortstop and batted .378 with 15 RBIs in her final season. The senior had plenty of competition at the loaded shortstop position state-wide. "No question about it, the infield was tough," Arnold said. "This year, particularly in the SOC, there were some great athletes coming out of the infield." Chaplin, who played shortstop and third base, hit over .400 for the second time in her four years on varsity for South. Mendenhall was 6-2 on the mound in the SOC with a 0.40 ERA during her senior season and Jordahl hit .363 after missing her junior year with an injury. "All three were definitely deserving," said South Medford coach Dan Marshall. "I called them the Big Three because they led our team physically, spiritually and emotionally. It was great they were honored at the state level. "We’re going to miss having those kids around next year." In the Class 3A ranks, Phoenix’s Shonda George, the Skyline Conference player of the year, made the second team, while teammates Taylor Barrett and Tawnya Tidwell were honorable mention selections. George (second base) led Phoenix with a .417 average, 12 steals and four triples at the leadoff spot. Tidwell (outfield) and Barrett (pitcher) were both first-team all-Skyline performers. The Pirates won the conference title and hosted a state-playoff game where they lost an extra-inning affair to Sherwood. "When you play just one game in the state playoffs you never know what will happen with the selections," said Phoenix coach Molly Pendergast. "I think all three were very deserving of their recognition." Rogue River’s Cassie Giesbrecht (junior catcher) made the honorable mention list, while Illinois Valley’s Ricci Coultas (senior catcher) also made honorable mention. Kellye Deporte (junior infield) made honorable mention for North Valley. Henley had senior utility player Kristin Brunelle on the first team and fellow senior Nikki Hargrave made honorable mention. Mazama was represented by sophomore Ashlie McDaniel (second team outfield) and junior Danielle Stratton (third team infield). Taft senior pitcher Ashley Birdsong was named 3A player of the year, while her coach, Tom Trunt, earned 3A coach-of-the-year honors. Class 4A All-State Softball First Team PITCHER — Kelly Dyer, jr., Churchill; Megan Schaefer, so., Southridge; Paige Hall, fr., Jesuit; Jessi Even, sr., Clackamas. CATCHER — Lily Rogers, sr., Churchill; Sari-Jane Jenkins, sr., South Salem. INFIELD — Ali Paz, jr., Roseburg; Danielle Chisholm, jr., Barlow; Bailey Ouellette, sr., Beaverton; Denee Johnson, sr., North Eugene; Jamee Rauch, sr., McNary; Meghan Flem, jr., Hood River Valley. OUTFIELD — Kim Connelly, sr., Southridge; Kirstin Davidson, jr., Crater; Sunceray Titus, jr., McNary; Kim Posey, sr., Roseburg. DH/UTILITY — Keri Elias, jr., Barlow. Player of the Year — Kelly Dyer, Churchill. Coach of the Year — Tony Campos, Roseburg. Second Team PITCHER — Jessica Trueblood, sr., West Salem; Janelle Cristofaro, sr., Crater. CATCHER — Alissa Klein, sr., Beaverton; Jaslyn Butcher, sr., Benson. INFIELD — Erin Guzy, so., Southridge; Kathy Cox, jr., Barlow; Amanda Boggan, sr., Benson; Mandi Sayres, sr., Putnam; Jackie Chaplin, sr., South Medford. OUTFIELD — Ellen Witkowski, jr., St. Mary’s; Annee McHarry, sr., North Eugene; Haylee Boutwell, sr., Lake Oswego; Jenna Krogh, fr., Westview. DH/UTILITY — Lacie Holm, so., Sprague. Third Team PITCHER — Ashley Likens, sr., North Eugene; Tasha Hess, sr., McNary; Ashley Gibson, sr., Redmond. CATCHER — KD Reardon, sr., Milwaukie; Kari Kmetic, sr., Putnam. INFIELD — Jordan Skinner, fr., Tualatin; Shannon Inglesby, so., Lincoln; Kristen McDonnell, sr., McNary; Teena Yates, sr., Barlow; Tyler Sutherland, sr., Crater; Kristin Larkins, jr., Forest Grove. OUTFIELD — Chloe Buerstatte, fr., Sheldon; Melynn Vandehey, jr., Forest Grove; Katie Meath, sr., Tigard; Katie Flory, sr., Hood River. DH/UTILITY — Brianna Parkyn, sr., Century. Honorable Mention PITCHER — Jen Mendenhall, sr., South Medford; Sarah Clark, sr., The Dalles-Wahtonka; Kate Greenough, jr., David Douglas; Taylor Wiedeman, sr., Grant; Stephanie Evans, jr., Barlow; Alex Sutherland, so., Sprague; Chelsey Elliott, jr., Hood River. CATCHER — Marissa Richards, sr., Newberg; Amy Kelley, sr., Bend; Meaghan Barr, sr., West Salem; Alex Jordahl, sr., South Medford; Krista Kelly, so., Southridge. INFIELD — Rachel Steigleman, sr., Churchill; Jackie Heide, sr., West Salem; Keri Joyce, jr., Beaverton; Cristy Hatton, sr., Tigard; Amanda Fleer, jr., McKay. OUTFIELD — Whitney Lee, sr., North Salem; Ashley Geer, sr., Beaverton; Jayme McBride, sr., The Dalles-Wahtonka; Mariesha Marker, jr., McNary; Jackie Liddell, sr., Franklin. DH/UTILITY — Rachel Morgan, sr., Clackamas. Class 3A All-State Softball First Team PITCHER — Ashley Birdsong, sr., Taft; Heidi Boyer, sr., Baker; Natalie Simar, sr., Cascade. CATCHER — Sarah Wittich, sr., Baker; Nicole Illias, sr., Valley Catholic; Whitney Dragt, sr., Elmira. INFIELD — Jessie McGraw, sr., Yamhill-Carlton; Amanda Cribbs, sr., Baker; Kati Quigley, sr., Cascade; Sandy Stuart, sr., Taft; Emily Keagbine, so., Valley Catholic. OUTFIELD — Amy Perkins, sr., Marist; Ashley LaLande, sr., Scappoose; Amanda Carpenter, jr., Baker; Stephanie Caster, sr., Sherwood. UTILITY — Kristin Brunelle, sr., Henley. Player of the Year — Ashley Birdsong, Taft. Coach of the Year — Tom Trunt, Taft. Second Team PITCHER — Sami Picken, fr., Valley Catholic; Samme VanNoy, jr., Sherwood; Natalie White, jr., Yamhill-Carlton. CATCHER — Jamie Wabschall, sr., Scappoose; Jessica Snyder, sr., Taft. INFIELD — Andrea Sconce, sr., Elmira; Rachel White, jr., Rainier; Shonda George, sr., Phoenix; Jamie Moon, jr., Baker; Angela Yost, sr., Elmira. OUTFIELD — Ashlie McDaniel, so., Mazama; Jessica Slocum, sr., Junction City; Crysta Rankin, jr., Baker; Jessie Garcia, jr., Yamhill-Carlton. UTILITY — Ashley Grealish, sr., Valley Catholic; Debra Bohren, jr., Tillamook; Kati Quimby, so., Douglas. Third Team PITCHER — Catherine Schorn, so., Banks; Heather Cordell, jr., Elmira; Kaila Johnson, so., South Umpqua. CATCHER — Rachel Barnhart, fr., Cascade; Shaila Rivers, fr., Yamhill-Carlton. INFIELD — Jessica King, sr., Douglas; Danielle Stratton, jr., Mazama; Kasey Rowe, jr., Marist; Sarah Mintzer, sr., Cascade; Katie Phelps, sr., Taft; Beth Lippert, sr., Banks. OUTFIELD — Sarah McGregor, sr., Estacada; Erin Labasan, so., Taft; Crystal Weseman, sr., Riverside; Danielle Adams, sr., Elmira. Honorable Mention PITCHER — Bri Dieringer, jr., LaSalle; Gennie Krueger, jr., Scappoose; Tess Haertling, sr., Riverside; Taylor Barrett, jr., Phoenix; Christina Garrett, so., Marist; Nikki Hargrave, sr., Henley. CATCHER — Jordan Mittelsdorf, fr., Riverside; Age Cantu, so., Banks; Ricci Coultas, sr., Illinois Valley; Jami Durhkoop, sr., Estacada; Miranda Little, jr., Siuslaw; Kim Russell, jr., Astoria; Jenna Gilman, sr., Sutherlin; Cass Giesbrecht, jr., Rogue River. INFIELD — Kristie Edwards, jr., South Umpqua; Ashley Fielder, sr., Junction City; Megan VanNoy, fr., Sherwood; Brittany Bohren, jr., Tillamook; Kellye Deporte, jr., North Valley; Katie Brown, jr., McLoughlin; Cheyanna Ohlrich, so., North Bend; Tiffany Rethwill, jr., Sutherlin; Hanna Skriver, jr., Newport. OUTFIELD — Natalie Runkle, sr., Tillamook; Whitney Hoff, fr., Marist; Tawnya Tidwell, jr., Phoenix. UTILITY — Kari McGarry, sr., Philomath. Reach reporter Kevin Goff at 776-4483 or e-mail [email protected] . Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. 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