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Grays Harbor’s Ken Waite passes away

January 6th, 2009

We just received a call from Arlene Torgerson that Ken Waite, Grays Harbor Athletic Director, passed away this morning.

We do not have any further details at this time, but we will post more information as soon we can.

Our thoughts go out to Ken’s family and friends and to Grays Harbor College.

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Cougars top Titans at Clackamas Holiday Tournament

December 31st, 2008

Oregon City, OR - Fourth-ranked Clackamas handed top-ranked Tacoma it’s first loss of the season 79-73 to capture the championship at the Clackamas Holiday Tournament [box score].

All-Tournament Team
J.C. Cook, Clackamas (MVP)
Chehales Tapscott, Clackamas
Kevin Dancer, Tacoma
Derrick Davis, Tacoma
Alex King, Lower Columbia
Jesse Bean, Peninsula

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S. Puget Sound men and North Idaho women win holiday tournaments

December 29th, 2008

Vancouver, WA - South Puget Sound edged Clark 73-70 to claim the championship at the U.S. Army / Clark College Holiday Invitational men’s basketball tourney.

In women’s action, North Idaho downed Lane 79-67 to take the championship at the Chemeketa Holiday Tournament in Salem.

All Tournament Teams
Clark Holiday Invitational
Will Sharp, South Puget Sound (MVP)
Donald Terry, South Puget Sound
Garrick Ashenfelter, Clark
Brandon Jones, Clark
Danny Berger, Chemeketa

Chemeketa Holiday Tournament
Bianca Cheever, North Idaho (MVP)
Lindsey Stark, North Idaho
Natalie Nichols, North Idaho
Carmen Williams, Lane
Sheena Cole, Lane
Kelsey Stiller, Spokane
Monique Wickenhagen, Columbia Basin

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NWAACC Hall of Famer Vern Kindsfather Passes

December 29th, 2008

The league has just learned of the passing of NWAACC Hall of Famer "Vern" Kindsfather on December 21, 2008.
From the Columbian.com:

JACOB VERNON KINDSFATHER
Dec. 12, 1924 ~ Dec. 21, 2008

Jacob Vernon Kindsfather, 84, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Dec. 21, 2008. He was born on Dec. 12, 1924 in Portland, OR to Jacob and Mary (Walker) Kindsfather.

Vern served in the Navy during WW II and later played professional baseball in Seattle as a pitcher.
He was a physical education instructor and baseball coach at Clark College until he retired.

Vern enjoyed hunting, fishing and later, golfing.

He was a member of Royal Oaks Country Club and American Legion.

Vern is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margie; two sons, Mark and Tracy Kindsfather; one granddaughter, Arianna Kindsfather; and one sister, Marian Rudberg, all of Vancouver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marguerite Campbell.

A memorial service will be held Tues., Dec. 30, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to charity of your choice.
Please view/sign the guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits

Source Article: Columbian.com

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Trailblazers’ BlazerDancers to perform at Clark College Tournament

December 26th, 2008

Vancouver, WA - The Portland Trailblazer’s BlazerDancers [website] will perform at the U.S. Army / Clark College Holiday men’s basketball tournament on Monday, December 29th at Clark College’s O’Connell Gym. The dancers will perform from 3:30pm - 5:30 pm and will be on hand to sign autographs following the performance.

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Clackamas Holiday Tournament postponed until Monday Dec 29th

December 26th, 2008

Oregon City, OR - The Clackamas Holiday men’s baskeyball tournament has been moved back a day for snow removal at Clackamas Community College. The Tournament was to begin on Sunday but will begin on Monday December 29th. All scheduled start times will remain the same.

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Tacoma & Umpqua top latest Horizon Air basketball polls

December 23rd, 2008

Vancouver, WA - The NWAACC has just released the December 23rd Men and Women’s Horizon Air / Coaches’ Poll.

The Umpqua Lady Riverhawks (11-1) collected all eight first place votes and top the women’s rankings for the second consecutive poll. The previously third-ranked Clackamas Cougars (8-1) scored a 17 point victory over last week’s second-ranked Yakima Valley (7-4) to leap-frog the Yaks into second place in this week’s rankings.

On the men’s side, the undefeated Tacoma Titans (9-0) scored a big win over last week’s top ranked Bellevue Bulldogs 61-55 to move into the top spot this week. The Bulldogs (10-2) slipped to third place behind last season’s league champions Yakima Valley (10-1) who hold in the two spot.

Women’s Basketball (prev week)
1. Umpqua (1)
2. Clackamas (3 tie)
3. Yakima Valley (2)
4. Spokane (3 tie)
view complete poll

Men’ Basketball (prev week)
1. Tacoma (4)
2. Yakima Valley (2)
3. Bellevue (1)
4. Clackamas (3)
view complete poll

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Jim Worden Celebration of Life Memorial Service

December 23rd, 2008

Oregon City, OR - The Jim Worden [former Clackamas Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach] Celebration of Life will be held on December 30th, 2008 in the gymnasium at the old Oregon City High School campus at 1306 12th Street in Oregon City at 3:00 pm.

Family, friends, coaches, and players will gather to pay tribute to the lifetime of a man who touched so many lives. All are invited to come and celebrate Jim’s life and share the memories.

Rememberances may mailed to The Worden Family at 18835 S. Rose Road, Oregon City, 97045.

Contributions may be made out to The Jim Worden Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Men’s Southern Division Crossover All-Tournament Team

December 23rd, 2008

Coos Bay, OR - Fourth-ranked Tacoma defeated top-ranked Bellevue 61-55 to win the Men’s Southern Division Crossover host by Southwestern Oregon on Sunday.

The tournament was the only one, of eight scheduled, that made it to day three due the snow and ice experienced in the Pacific Northwest this past weekend.

All-Tournament Team
Darious Walker, Tacoma (MVP)
Curron Singleton, Bellevue
Blake Pankow, Bellevue
Jamar Ransome, Blue Mountain
Justin King, Southwestern Oregon
Kevin Dancer, Tacoma