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SUNNY Temp: 77 °F Wind: WNW at 6 mph Thursday, July 24, 2003 SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA HomeLife Magazine W3 Magazine Jobs @ Mail Tribune Tempo A & E Oregon CarZone Wellness Connection Real Estate Newspaper in Education Prime Times Outdoor Journal Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find Everything E SOUTHERN OREGON Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar ABOUT US FAQ What's New Advertise Home Delivery Classified Ad Contact Us Media Kit Email Story to a Friend June 18, 2003 Folsom, Lamson pace list of all-state selections By KEVIN GOFF Mail Tribune The class of the Southern Oregon Conference garnered the area’s only two first-team nods on the Class 4A all-state baseball team announced Tuesday. North Medford junior catcher Rob Folsom, a second-team selection last season, and senior outfielder Reese Lamson were named to the first-team squad. Newberg senior pitcher Dallas Buck was named player of the year for the state-champion Tigers, while Jesuit’s Craig Webster was voted coach of the year. Hitting in the leadoff spot, Folsom, the SOC player of the year, boasted a team-high .506 batting average to go along with seven home runs, 26 RBIs, 37 runs and eight stolen bases. Advertisement A three-year starter for the Black Tornado, Folsom will take a 39-game hitting streak dating back to 2002 into his senior campaign. Lamson hit third for North and batted .403 with a team-high 19 stolen bases in as many attempts. "I knew Rob would be there," said North Medford coach Brett Wolfe, whose team finished 25-4 and was ranked No. 1 for most of the season. "I thought as far as athletically and what he did on the field, it would be hard to keep him from that spot. "Reese was a surprise, not because of his abilities or his numbers, but down here in Southern Oregon you just don’t know if the people up north get a chance to see a player like him." The SOC champion Black Tornado also put senior pitcher Dustin Butler on the second team, while Roseburg had seniors Nick Waechter (infield) and Marcus Simone (outfield) representing the Indians on the second team. Grants Pass senior catcher Dan Mecum also earned second-team honors. Butler won nine games for the Tornado, which lost 9-2 in the state quarterfinals to Oregon City, and limited the opposition to just eight runs in 51 innings for a 1.10 ERA. Third-teamer Brett Timmerman posted an unblemished pitching record for North at 8-0 to go along with 37 strikeouts and a 2.37 ERA in 411/3 innings of work. "I’m excited for the kids," said Wolfe. "It’s good for our program and good for all the teams in the area to get recognition like that." South Medford center fielder Corey O’Neill was another third-team selection. The junior Panther hit .418 with 15 RBIs. Ashland junior first baseman Chad Hegdahl was an honorable mention selection, as well as North Medford senior second baseman Tyler Engle and Klamath Union senior pitcher Jon James. In the Class 3A ranks, Mazama had only one representative on the first team — senior outfielder Kyle Blank — despite winning the state title. Overall, the Vikings, a 4-3 winner over Ontario in the championship game, had three players named to the all-state teams. Central’s Jordan Pratt, who is scheduled to attend Washington State University next year on a baseball scholarship, was named player of the year and Pleasant Hill’s Steve Smith earned coach-of-the-year honors. Phoenix senior Brady Rhodes, an honorable mention all-state selection a year ago, earned second-team honors at the utility slot. Regis pitcher Mike Nelson was voted player of the year at the Class 2A/1A level, while Don Heuberger took home coach-of-the-year honors for the state-champion Rams. Class 4A FIRST TEAM PITCHER — Jonah Nickerson, sr., Oregon City; Dallas Buck, sr., Newberg; Kevin Gunderson, sr., Central Catholic; Cody Newell, sr., North Eugene. CATCHER — Rob Folsom, jr., North Medford; Erik Ammon, jr., North Salem. INFIELD — Mitch Moses, jr., Lake Oswego; Sean Cahill, sr., McMinnville; Darwin Barney, jr., Southridge; Alden Carrithers, sr., Beaverton; Brian Mehl, sr., Churchill. FIRST BASE — James Allan, sr., Barlow. OUTFIELD — Reese Lamson, sr., North Medford; Matt Hibbitts, sr., Grant; Zach Bird, sr., North Eugene; Gerry Jones, sr., Benson. UTILITY — Donnie McAfferty, sr., Putnam. PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Dallas Buck, Newberg. COACH OF THE YEAR — Craig Webster, Jesuit. SECOND TEAM PITCHER — Scott Reese, sr., Jesuit; Kevin Skogley, sr., Hermiston; Dustin Butler, sr., North Medford; Jon Fisher, sr., Grant. CATCHER — Johnny Bowden, sr., Thurston; Dan Mecum, sr., Grants Pass. INFIELD — Paul Wilkerson, sr., Redmond; Cody Johnson, sr., Oregon City; Nick Waechter, sr., Roseburg; John Matkin, sr., Centennial; Jason Ogata, so., Westview. FIRST BASE — Devin Clason, sr., Bend. OUTFIELD — Stephen George, jr., Lakeridge; Marcus Simone, sr., Roseburg; Dallin Batteen, sr., Glencoe; Ryan Royster, jr., Churchill. UTILITY — Alex Brink, sr., Sheldon. THIRD TEAM PITCHER — Daniel Turpen, jr., McMinnville; Brett Timmerman, sr., North Medford; Matt Smith, sr., McKay; Rob Summers, jr., Southridge. CATCHER — Drew Van Cleave, jr., Pendleton; Justin Berger, jr., Newberg. INFIELD — Shane Richins, sr., Lakeridge; Jim Hieberg, jr., Cleveland; Kelly Gilmore, sr., McNary; Billy Clontz, jr., Corvallis; Jesse Conklin, sr., David Douglas. FIRST BASE — Kiel Peterson, sr., Lakeridge; Marcos Quinterro, sr., Canby. OUTFIELD — Scott Peterson, sr., McMinnville; Corey O’Neill, jr., South Medford; Tyler Matheson, sr., McNary; Dallas McCellreth, sr., David Douglas. UTILITY — Mat Hilgers, jr., Redmond. HONORABLE MENTION PITCHER — Trevor Fox, sr., Beaverton; Nick Smith, so., Westview; Danny Sales, sr., Thurston; Jason Benson, sr., Redmond; Jake Evans, jr., Clackamas; Brian Grening, sr., Lakeridge; Jon James, sr., Klamath Union; Andrew Anderson, sr., Grant; Ian Frost, sr., Crescent Valley. CATCHER — Frank Hamilton, sr., Putnam; Kacy Fairfax, jr., Wilson; Harry Darling, jr., Westview; Brandon Benefield, sr., David Douglas. INFIELD — Tyler Kleser, sr., Putnam; Matt Cincotta, sr., Tigard; Tyler Engle, sr., North Medford; Ben McAnnis-Entenman, jr., Cleveland; Aaron Haugen, jr., South Salem; Pat Burres, sr., Barlow; Justin Shanks, jr., Southridge; Corey Kent, so., Churchill; Bryan Hansen, jr., Sheldon. FIRST BASE — Jeff Childress, sr., Crook County, Chad Hegdahl, jr., Ashland; Steve Johnson, sr., South Salem; Shawn Wayte, jr., Westview. OUTFIELD — Eli McCarroll, sr., Barlow; Cameron Vickers, jr., Southridge; Tosh Sheridan, jr., Century; Hans Grauert, sr., Jesuit; Nick Anderson, sr., Sheldon; Jordan Bousquet, sr., South Salem. UTILITY — Sam Finlay, jr., Aloha; Jon Higgins, jr., Sheldon. Class 3A FIRST TEAM PITCHER — Jordan Pratt, sr., Central; Broc Coffman, sr., Rainier; Greg Keim, sr., Ontario. CATCHER — T.J. Presley, sr., Ontario; Ivan Munoz, sr., Newport. INFIELD — Josh Mellum, sr., The Dalles; Tyler Norman, sr., Marist; Sean Martin, sr., Elmira; Logan Andrews, sr., Rainier. FIRST BASE — Michael Lissman, sr., Ontario. OUTFIELD — Kyle Blank, sr., Mazama; Josh Breslaw, sr., Pleasant Hill; Jack Whipple, sr., Rainier; Taylor Skinner, sr., Glide. UTILITY — Pat Burke, sr., Sisters. PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Jordan Pratt, Central. COACH OF THE YEAR — Steve Smith, Pleasant Hill. SECOND TEAM PITCHER — Preston Langeliers, sr., Pleasant Hill; Patrick Cooley, sr., Marist; Mike Woodfin, sr., Elmira. CATCHER — Ryan Savage, sr., South Umpqua; Drew Herbert, sr., Central. INFIELD — Zach Falkin, sr., South Umpqua; Ryan Brown, jr., Wilsonville; Lucas Denzer, sr., Sisters; Matt Harp, sr., Sisters. FIRST BASE — Garrett Long, sr., Astoria. OUTFIELD — Hap Purden, sr., Wilsonville; Kurt Lorch, sr., Sherwood; Lance Faxon, sr., Philomath; Dillon Bruck, jr., Wilsonville. UTILITY — Brady Rhodes, sr., Phoenix. THIRD TEAM PITCHER — Evan Livsey, sr., Sisters; Bryce Roby, sr., Wilsonville; Matt Starley, sr., Mazama. CATCHER — Matt Hendrix, sr., Seaside; Russ Walker, sr., Elmira. INFIELD — Ariah Nead, sr., North Valley; Drew Echanis, sr., Ontario; Matt Frederick, jr., Rogue River; Scott Smejkal, jr., LaSalle. FIRST BASE — Dallas Hubble, sr., Mazama. OUTFIELD — Josh Brown, sr., Elmira; Dan Justus, sr., Baker; Kyle Boggs, sr., Philomath; Carey Hintze, sr., Sweet Home. UTILITY — Scott Hutton, sr., Douglas. HONORABLE MENTION PITCHER — Danield Moore, sr,. Cascade; Mark Budnick, sr., Seaside; Dan Hinchberger, sr., Philomath; Robert Jones, sr., LaSalle; Vito Cerelli, jr., Seaside; Ryan Kelly, jr., Astoria; Scott Hutton, sr., Douglas; Tugger Roberts, sr., Ontario; Brandt Pedersen, jr., Glide; Jake Smart, jr., North Bend; Drew Huskey, jr., Estacada. CATCHER — Chris Price, sr., Baker; Sonny Jones, jr., Sutherlin; Andrew Saeman, jr., North Valley. INFIELD — Shawn Dirkson, so., Riverside; Matt Shaver, jr., Douglas; Michael Fowler, jr., Sutherlin; Eric Downes, sr., Pleasant Hill; Drew Humphrey, jr., Pleasant Hill; B.J. Holloway, jr., Henley; Jared Lane, sr., Philomath; Brian Daesland, sr., Sherwood; Logan Andrews, sr., Rainier; Robbie Newbill, jr., Stayton; Don Kasper, jr., Newport; Matt Salmons, jr., Taft. FIRST BASE — Chris McDonald, sr., Estacada; Cody Crockett, sr., Central; Zach Tautfest, sr., North Marion. OUTFIELD — Eric Brosterhous, sr., Mazama; Jordan Jefferies, sr., Marist; Tony Withee, sr., Burns; Zach Park, jr., Ontario; Geoff Phelps, jr., North Valley; Caleb Tommasini, jr., Douglas; Jeff Hinton, sr., Seaside; Ian McAllister, sr., Sisters; Byron Ragassa, jr., LaSalle. UTILITY — Jon Wickersham, sr., Seaside; Paul Montgomery, sr., Newport; Josh Lee, jr., LaPine. Reach reporter Kevin Goff at 776-4480 or e-mail [email protected] . Printer Friendly Version Email Story to a Friend Subscribe Archive: Click to Search Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2003 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. 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