Golf: Mackenzie headed to Q-School final

SEASIDE, Calif. — Brock Mackenzie is one step closer to joining the PGA Tour.

The former Eisenhower High and University of Washington standout advanced to the final round of the PGA’s Q-School qualifying with a sixth-place finish in his second-round stage.

Mackenzie

Mackenzie closed with a 7-under par 65 Saturday — the low round of the day — at Bayonet and Black Horse courses, giving a four-round total of 10-under 278. He opened with founds of 69, 73 and 71.

Richard Lee, another former UW golfer, also advanced, finishing ninth at 279.

Both will take part in the six-round final stage Dec. 1-6 at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, Fla. The top 25 finishers and ties there will earn PGA Tour cards for 2011, with the next 50 earning exempt membership on the Nationwide Tour.

All players reaching the final stage receive conditionally exempt status on the Nationwide Tour.

Mackenzie enjoyed a strong season on the Canadian Tour, winning one event and finishing second on the money list, which earned him an automatic spot in the second stage of Q-School qualifying.

Mackenzie has played on the Nationwide Tour, in 2007, but he has never been a regular on the PGA Tour.

Colleges: YVCC women will play for Tip-Off title

YAKIMA, Wash. — Brittney Newcomb scored 28 points, including six in the final 20 seconds of regulation, as Yakima Valley outlasted Lower Columbia 74-70 in overtime Saturday in the YVCC Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament in Sherar Gym.

With YVCC trailing 65-60 with 20 seconds left, Newcomb hit a 3-pointer. Following a Lower Columbia free throw, she was then fouled while attempting a 3-ball with three seconds to play. She made all of them to force overtime, then scored the first five points of OT.

Mariah Roe scored 12 points and Ariah Gonzales 11 in a game that saw neither team shoot at least 35 percent from the field and combine for 44 turnovers.

Lacey Seidl scored 15 points to lead the Red Devils, who held a 47-29 lead with 14:13 to play.

YVCC will meet defending NWAACC champion Walla Walla at 2 p.m. today for the tournament title. Southwestern Oregon and Bellevue will play at 10 a.m. with Lower Columbia and the YVCC alumni following at noon.

LOWER COLUMBIA — Campbell 1-1 2-2 5, Everett 3-7 2-8 9, Rornow 2-8 3-4 7, Mortimer 1-5 2-4 4, Seidl 3-8 9-13 15, Kates 2-5 0-0 6, Pritchett 0-0 0-0 0, Jackson 3-5 0-0 8, Schwegler 4-12 3-8 12, Johnson 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 21-61 21-39 70.

YAKIMA VALLEY — Brittney Newcomb 8-25 5-7 28, Yarlott 0-5 2-2 2, Hicks 0-0 0-0 0, Mariah Roe 4-7 2-3 12, Nuss 0-0 0-0 0, Ariah Gonzales 3-9 5-6 11, Nguyen 4-8 1-3 9, Hammick 1-8 0-0 2, Brewster 3-5 0-0 6, Elliott 1-6 2-2 4, Lewis 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 24-74 17-23 74.

Halftime—Lower Columbia 38, Yakima Valley 27. Regulation—Yakima Valley 66, Lower Columbia 66. 3-point goals—Lower Columbia 7-22 (Jackson 2-2, Kates 2-4, Everett 1-2, Campbell 1-3, Schwegler 1-4, Mortimer 0-2, Tornow 0-5), Yakima Valley 9-28 (Newcomb 7-19, Roe 2-3, Brewster 0-1, Yarlott 0-1, Gonzales 0-1, Elliott 0-3). Total fouls—Lower Columbia 21, Yakima Valley 29. Fouled out—Everett, Hammick, Brewster. Rebounds—Lower Columbia 50 (Everett 12), Yakima Valley 56 (Gonzales 8, Brewster 8). Turnovers—Lower Columbia 23, Yakima Valley 21.

Rattler helps CWU improve to 3-0

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Behind a balanced attack, led by Luv Rattler’s career-best 15 points, Central Washington University turned back Dominican University 78-61 in the final game of the Wildcat Classic women’s basketball tournament Saturday at Nicholson Pavilion.

Central won both of its games in the two-day event, improving to 3-0 overall.

Rattler, who also had a career-high eight assists, was joined in double figures scoring by Kelsi Jacobson, who had a career-high 12 points on four 3-pointers, and Stacy Albrecht with 10.

Central outrebounded an opponent for the first time this season, holding a 45-34 edge Saturday. Amber Moser led the Wildcats with 10 rebounds, with Albrecht and Sophie Russell collecting seven each.

DOMINICAN — Janusch 5-13 9-9 21, Te Koi 3-10 1-1 8, Wise 2-5 3-4 8, Nakamura 3-5 0-0 8, Carnes 1-2 2-2 5, Gomes 2-8 1-2 5, Bryant 1-7 2-6 4, Valentine 1-4 0-0 2, Jankowski 0-2 0-0 0, Jordan 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 18-59 18-24 61.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Rattler 5-9 4-8 15, Jacobson 4-6 0-0 12, Albrecht 3-8 4-7 10, Love 3-4 2-3 8, Russell 3-7 0-0 8, Pratt 2-5 3-4 7, Moser 2-6 3-5 7, Payne 2-3 0-0 5, Burke 0-2 4-4 4, Gordon 1-3 0-0 2, Martinez 0-1 0-0 0, Fueston 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-54 20-31 78.

Halftime—Central Washington 43, Dominican 30. 3-point goals—Dominican 7-22 (Janusch 2-5, Nakamura 2-4, Carnes 1-2, Te Koi 1-4, Wise 1-2, Jordan 0-2, Valentine 0-2, Gomes 0-1), Central Washington 8-17 (Jacobson 4-5, Russell 2-5, Rattler 1-4, Payne 1-2, Gordon 0-1). Fouled out—None. Rebounds—Dominican 34 (Bryant 7), Central Washington 45 (Moser 10). Assists—Dominican 12 (Janusch 6), Central Washington 18 (Rattler 8). Total fouls—Dominican 25, Central Washington 22.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Berry, Harris lead Central romp

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Jamar Berry scored 28 points and Drew Harris had 22 points and five assists as Central Washington overwhelmed Walla Walla University 101-61 on Saturday night in Nicholson Pavilion.

The Wildcats, with only seven players, improved to 2-0. They’ll meet nationally ranked Metro State on Friday night at the Northwest Nazarene Thanksgiving Tournament.

Berry came off the bench to hit 10 of 15 field goal attempts. Senior point guard Harris, who scored 17 first-half points, was 9 for 13.

Roby Clyde had 14 points, freshman guard Philipp Leiser 12 and Coby Gibler had 12 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.

Josh Henderson led Walla Walla (0-5) with 17 points.

Humberto Perez, normally a starter and one of Central’s top scorers, was held out of action with a minor hand injury, while Toussaint Tyler and Taylor Dunn were also sidelined.

Ex-Yakima Valley Community College standout Jody Johnson and 6-9 center Chris Sprinker each served the final games of their NCAA-imposed two-game suspensions for participating in a the Rip the Cut Memorial Basketball Tournament last Memorial Day weekend to honor a popular Seattle barber who was killed at age 25.

“We only used seven tonight,” coach Greg Sparling said, “and we played big ball and small ball. Some of the guys got some vital playing time, and we’ll be more comfortable when we go down to play Metro on Friday night.”

WALLA WALLA — Josh Henderson 6-13 0-2 17, Tristan Greenidge 4-10 2-2 12, Uriel-Marc Gupilan 4-11 2-4 11, Eran Wilson 3-4 4-6 10, Doherty 2-3 0-0 4, Bailey 1-3 0-0 3, Lewis 1-3 0-0 2, Creasey 1-3 0-0 2, Marshall 0-1 0-0 0, Abdul-Karim 0-0 0-0 0, Alemu 0-2 0-0 0, Stimmel 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 22-54 8-14 61.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Jamar Berry 10-15 6-10 28, Drew Harris 9-13 2-4 22, Roby Clyde 7-8 0-0 14, Philipp Leiser 5-9 2-3 12, Coby Gibler 6-12 0-0 12, Nelson 3-7 1-1 7, Scott 2-10 0-0 6. Totals 42-74 11-18 101.

Halftime—Central Washington 57, Walla Walla 20. 3-point goals—Walla Walla 9-25 (Henderson 5-9, Greenidge 2-4, Bailey 1-2, Gupilan 1-6, Creasey 0-1, Marshall 0-1, Alemu 0-1, Lewis 0-1), Central Washington 6-19 (Harris 2-3, Scott 2-10, Berry 2-4, Leiser 0-2). Fouled out—None. Rebounds—Walla Walla 22 (Creasey 5), Central Washington 48 (Gibler 14). Assists—Walla Walla 19 (Gupilan 5), Central Washington 21 (Scotts 5, Harris 5). Total fouls—Walla Walla 18, Central Washington 14. Technical fouls—None.

CROSS COUNTRY

Mendoza, Santos both finish 42nd

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Adriana Mendoza and Manuel Santos both finished 42nd in their respective races to lead Central Washington runners in the NCAA Division II West Regional cross-country championships Saturday.

Santos, from Davis High, finished his 10-kilometer run in 33 minutes, 45 seconds.

Mendoza, from Zillah High, was clocked in 24:21 on the women’s six-kilometer course.

Central’s men finished 16th out of 19 teams, and the women were 18th out of 24 teams.

CENTRAL RESULTS

Men (10 kilometers): 42, Manuel Santos, 33:45.0; 83, Nathan Minor, 32:21.7; 98, Tom Johnson, 36:18.6; 115, Jon Swanson, 37:25.2; 118, Jacob Calvin, 37:30.2; 119, Ryan Eidsmoe, 37:49.9.

Women (6K): 42, Adriana Mendoza, 24:21.0; 94, 96, Taylor Kartes, 25:37.2; 102, Berlyn Bales, 25:43.1;  122, Kelsey Kreft, 26:26.7; 127, Amanda Valera, 26:36.6; 128, Ashlee Sincraugh, 26:40.6; 147, Sophie Hummer, 27:53.8.

East Valley (Spokane) 48, Prosser 28

Football: Strength on strength for Prosser, EV

State quarters pit teams built on running and stopping the run ||

YAKIMA, Wash. — At the risk of oversimplifying the impending conflict, here’s the important stuff to know when Prosser’s football team takes the field today:

The Mustangs reached the state quarterfinals thanks mostly to their raging brand of run defense.

Their opponent, Spokane’s East Valley, got this far primarily by lining up and running straight ahead.

So there it is.

Prosser's Joe Thometz, second from left, and Miguel Pedroza, right, take down Ellensburg's Ryan Gentner during their game in Ellensburg on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. (Sara Gettys/Yakima Herald-Republic file)

Buckle up.

Fifth-ranked Prosser (10-1) will take on East Valley (6-5) today on the FieldTurf at Kennewick’s Lampson Stadium — with kickoff set for 4 p.m. — and that ground clash is likely to be the biggest factor in deciding who moves on.

“Our guys have been playing extremely physical football, and shutting down the run has been a real source of pride for the defense,” said Prosser coach Benji Sonnichsen. “That really showed last week.”

The Mustangs’ run defense is yielding just 2 yards a play and 63 yards a game and no running back has managed a 100-yard game against Big Red. None of the CWAC’s three monster backs — Othello’s Caleb Garza, Toppenish’s Carlos Ramirez and East Valley’s Cody Nickoloff — were able to reach 70 yards.

In last Saturday’s bruising first-round battle with Othello, which was scoreless through three quarters before Prosser prevailed 14-6, the Mustangs held their conference rival to 35 yards rushing and 182 overall.

“We knew that would be a very tough game because they know us so well,” said Sonnichsen. “It was a conservative game on our part, but we stressed patience, patience, patience. We stuck to the plan and the dam finally broke in the fourth quarter.”

Prosser, to be sure, has put up serious points with its experienced triple threat of running back Isaac Anderson, quarterback T.J. Finn and receiver Dominic Garza.

But the Mustangs’ defensive hammer has been the difference in their toughest games and there have been three of them — Ellensburg (23-20), Toppenish (14-12) and Othello (14-6).

“We’ve been in some very tight games and our experience with a large senior class and a veteran coaching staff has, I think, been a big factor,” the coach said. “Maybe we didn’t score 50 points and maybe it wasn’t pretty, but we have been patient and tough. The kids have an identity in that.”

Prosser’s opponent today has had two distinct identities this season — the East Valley that started out 1-5 and was mired in turnover and defensive problems and the East Valley that has since gone 5-0 with impressive postseason road wins at Ellensburg and Clarkston.

Triggering the turnaround, the Knights switched to some younger skill kids and sophomore running back Adam Talley has provided the backbone of EV’s surge. He ran for 171 yards against CWAC runner-up Ellensburg and 173 against Clarkston four days later.

“Their strength is in their offensive line, especially the left side,” Sonnichsen noted. “East Valley can throw it, too, but their running game has really held together some long drives.”

EV quarterback Taylor Watkins, also a sophomore, was 11-for-16 for 177 yards and two scores against Clarkston, which had beaten the Knights in league play 21-6 a month earlier.

“We have to be careful and pay attention to the details, which is what we’ve been doing,” Sonnichsen added. “It’s all about getting our guys in the right spots to make plays. Both teams are playing at their best now — that’s the exciting thing about the playoffs.”

Should Prosser prevail, today’s Burlington-Tumwater winner would travel to Eastern Washington to play the Mustangs at either Moses Lake or Kennewick.

Riverside Christian boys fall in state semifinal

SUMNER, Wash. — Riverside Christian’s boys soccer team picked the perfect time for its best defensive effort of the season.

Unfortunately for the Crusaders that effort was matched by Shoreline Christian, which survived a 1-0 double-overtime battle in Friday’s Class 2B-1B state semifinals at Sunset Chev Stadium.

“Our defense was just phenomenal — probably the best of the season,” said RC coach Mike Emmans. “Even on offense we attacked and had a couple good chances. It’s a tough loss as well as we played.”

After a scoreless regulation and first overtime, Shoreline Christian got the game-winner in the second five-minute extra period when Keith Jacobs knocked in a rebound off the crossbar.

“It started with a free kick from about 40 yards out. It sailed high, hit the crossbar and their guy was there,” said Emmans, whose team played on field turf for the first time this season. “All of a sudden it was over.”

RC’s strong defensive performance was assisted by backup goalkeeper Jacob St. Hilaire, who had three saves. St. Hilaire subbed for starter Michael Stein, who reaggravated a back injury earlier in the week.

“I’m really proud of him,” Emmans said. “He came in and did a fantastic job.”

Riverside Christian (10-5) will take on La Conner (17-3) for third and fourth place today at noon.

In Friday’s first semifinal, Providence Christian of Lynnwood blanked La Conner 2-0. Providence Christian (16-2) and Shoreline Christian (14-7) will play for the state title at 4 p.m.

“Tonight hurts, but we’ll bounce back,” Emmans added. “We’re looking forward to getting back out there.”

YVCC volleyball secures at least 6th place

GRESHAM, Ore. — Yakima Valley might have lost to top-ranked Blue Mountain in the NWAACC volleyball tournament Friday night, but the 3-0 defeat could hardly have been termed disappointing.

After all, the unranked, regionally fourth-seeded Yaks had rallied past Linn-Benton 3-1 earlier in the day at Mt. Hood Community College for their second tourney win in as many tries. As a result, YVCC still has a shot at the championship in the true double-elimination competition and can do no worse than sixth.

“Awesome, right?” asked assistant coach Nikki Morozzo, who’s handling things in head coach Al Rogers’ absence.

Earlier this week, Rogers had been named the Eastern Region’s co-head coach of the year. He had scheduled hip replacement surgery for after the season, but the pain became so intense that the 75-year-old ex-Marine underwent the procedure earlier this week.

The Yaks, meanwhile, downed Linn-Benton 20-25, 25-14, 25-21, 25-21 as freshman outside hitter Tori Fisher, a first-team all-region selection, totaled 13 kills and 22 digs.

Lauren Smeback had nine kills in 21 attempts for a .381 hitting percentage. Sam Zapien and Traci Schweyen had nine and six kills, respectively, and each added two stuff blocks.

Taylor Herrick was a defensive standout with 12 digs while also serving three aces.

In YVCC’s 25-16, 25-19, 25-18 loss to Blue Mountain, Fisher had 12 kills and 13 digs while Veronica Sanchez amassed 32 digs.

Today at 11:45 a.m., Yakima Valley (20-12) meets the winner of a match between Whatcom and Tacoma.

YVCC highlights vs. Linn-Benton: Lauren Smeback 9 kills; Tori Fisher 13 kills, 22 digs, 3 aces; Sam Zapien 9 kills, 2 stuff blocks; Traci Schweyen 6 kills, 2 stuff blocks; Taylor Herrick 12 digs, 3 aces.

YVCC highlights vs. Blue Mountain: Erin Mertens 17 assists; Fisher 12 kills, 13 digs; Veronica Sanchez 32 digs; Smeback 7 kills.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Yaks roll in Tip-Off opener

YAKIMA, Wash. — Brittney Newcomb scored 17 points and Yakima Valley’s pressure defense helped forge a 33-point halftime lead as the Yaks routed Grays Harbor 87-44 in the YVCC Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament in Sherar Gym on Friday night.

Mariah Roe had 11 points and three other Yaks added 10 each.

YVCC outrebounded the Chokers 50-31 and forced 32 turnovers while committing only 12.

“Brittney came out with a lot of energy and was looking to score,” coach Cody Butler said, “and her teammates were looking for her.”

Newcomb also had eight steals.

Ariah Gonzales, who finished with 10 points, four rebounds and five steals, “played a great game,” Butler said. “Her defensive rotation was outstanding and she was a big part of our rebounding.”

The Yaks meet Lower Columbia today at 5 p.m. The tournament runs through Sunday.

GRAYS HARBOR — Beaver 1-4 0-0 3, Machenzie Hargadon 4-15 0-1 10, Nash 2-4 4-5 8, Carlson 4-6 0-2 8, Stowers 1-1 1-1 3, Howard 0-1 0-0 0, Benner 1-1 1-2 4, Mekiana 1-3 0-0 2, Nordby 2-6 0-2 6. Totals 16-41 6-13 44.

YAKIMA VALLEY — Brittney Newcomb 5-16 4-6 17, Mariah Roe 3-9 3-4 11, Ariah Gonzales 1-5 8-10 10, Brewster 1-3 1-3 4, Elliott 2-5 0-0 4, Weatherspoon 4-5 0-1 8, A.J. Yarlott 5-6 0-1 10, Hicks 0-2 3-4 3, Nuss 0-0 0-0 0, Cordova 0-2 0-1 0, Pool 1-2 0-0 2, Ashlie Nguyen 3-7 3-6 10, Hammick 2-8 0-1 5, Lewis 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 29-74 22-37 87.

Halftime — YVCC 49, GHCC 16. 3-point goals — GHCC 6-12 (1-1, Benner 1-1, Hargadon 2-5, Mekiana 0-1, Nordby 2-4); YVCC 7-26 (Newcomb 3-10 Hicks 0-1, Roe 2-5, Nguyen 1-3, Hammick 1-5, Elliott 0-2). Fouled out — Carlson. Rebounds — GHCC 31 (Nash 4); YVCC 50 (Hicks 6, Nguyen 5). Assists — GHCC 0, YVCC 2. Turnovers — GHCC 32, YVCC 12. Total fouls — GHCC 18, YVCC 12.

Albrecht powers Central

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Stacy Albrecht turned in a solid all-around game in leading Central Washington to a 76-44 victory over Chaminande in the Wildcat Classic women’s basketball tournament Friday night at Nicholson Pavilion.

Albrecht had career-highs with 17 points (hitting 8 of 12 shots), five blocked shots, four steals and three assists for the Wildcats, who started quickly and rolled to the victory.

Central scored the game’s first 14 points and eventually led 44-14 by halftime. The Silverswords shot just 25.5 percent from the field for the game, including 19 percent (6 of 31) in that first half.

Luv Rattler was the only other Central player scoring in double figures, finishing with 11.

Northwest Nazarene defeated Dominican University of California 78-54 in Friday’s opening game.

The tournament concludes today with Northwest Nazarene (1-0) playing Chaminade (0-3) at 2 p.m., followed by Central (2-0) against Dominican (0-3) at 4.

CHAMINADE — Jamie Higa 7-11 2-2 20, Will 3-10 0-0 6; Manning 1-5 4-5 6, Fontes 1-5 2-4 4, Kishi 1-3 0-0 3, Tagudin 1-2 0-0 2, Kealoha 0-2 2-2 2, Canencia 0-6 1-2 1, Copp 0-0 0-2 0; Ahakuelo 0-5 0-0 0, Rodriquez 0-6 0-2 0. Totals 14-55 11-19 44.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Stacy Albrecht 8-12 1-1 17, Luv Rattler 4-7 1-3 11, Gordon 3-8 2-2 9, Burke 2-5 2-2 8, Payne 2-5 1-1 6, Russell 2-6 2-2 6, Jacobson 2-6 1-2 5, Moser 1-8 2-2 4, Love 2-5 0-0 4, Pratt 1-2 1-3 3, Fueston 1-2 0-0 2, Martinez 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 28-67 14-20 76.

Halftime: CWU 44, Chaminade 14. 3-point goals: Chaminade 5-15 (Higa 4-5; Kishi 1-2; Canencia 0-4; Ahakuelo 0-1; Rodriquez 0-3), CWU 6-17 (Rattler 2-2; Burke 2-5; Payne 1-3; Gordon 1-3; Jacobson 0-2; Russell 0-2). Fouled out: Manning. Rebounds: Chaminade 48 (Higa 7; Will 7), CWU 39 (Albrecht 9). Assists: Chaminade 8 (Kishi 2; Canencia 2), CWU 20 (Rattler 4). Total fouls: Chaminade 20, CWU 19.

COLLEGE WRESTLING

Walker stars for Yakima Valley

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Freshman Kyle Walker recorded three pins at 141 pounds to highlight Yakima Valley’s injury-plagued wrestlers Friday in three matches at North Idaho College.

The Yaks fell to North Idaho, the top-ranked junior college team in the country, 31-15, in their first match. They then defeated the Idaho Renegades Wrestling Club 26-18 before falling to Cerritos College of Norwalk, Calif., 24-9 in a match that saw two YVCC wrestlers hospitalized with injuries.

Sean Baker, wrestling at 165, suffered a match-ending knee injury and Teagan Franco, following at 174, sustained a dislocated elbow.

Due to delays caused by the injuries, the final three matches of that contest were canceled.

YVCC co-coach Mike Schmitt reported that Baker’s injury is likely to sideline him for three to four weeks while Franco will be out of action for at least six weeks.

Walker, meanwhile, was YVCC’s bright spot.

“He really rose up,” Schmitt said. “Kyle wrestled like an animal the whole day.”

YVCC, though shorthanded, will compete today in the Inland Northwest Open in Spokane.

NORTH IDAHO 31, YAKIMA VALLEY 15

125: Kyle McRight (NI) p. Ken Jolly, 1:37; 133: Brock Banta (NI) p. Gustavo Lopez, 0:58; 141: Kyle Walker (YV) p. Brett Ghast, 0:28; 149: Makray Jones (NI) d. Torrey Turner, 6-1; 157, Jeremy Bommarreto (NI) p. Chris Roe, 1:18; 165, Sean Baker (YV) p. Jake Mason, 0:28; 174, Jesse Nielson (NI) d. Teagan Franco, 14-8; 184: Justin Korthellis (NI) d. Richard Quesada, 7-6; 197: Jamelle Jones (NI) d. Ryan Campbell, 16-6; Hvy: Rico Paz (YV) d. Nick Wazerski, 8-4.

YAKIMA VALLEY 26, IDAHO RENEGADES 18

125: Goholol Chalhal (IR) p. Jolly, 4:17; 133: Frantau Toni (IR) d. Lopez 7-6; 141: Walker (YV) p. Alex Tuura, 1:12; 149, Turner (YV) d. James Koons, 5-3; 157, Chris Rowe (YV) d. Jak Rodriguez, 12-3; 165: Dillon Ford (YV) d. Rich Meyer, 13-4; 174: Franco (YV) won by forfeit; 184: Campbell (YV) d. Sam Shemp, 17-6; 197: Mike Brealfield (IR) won by foreit; Hvy: Joe Saitota (IR) d. Paz, 4-3.

CERRITOS COLLEGE, 24, YAKIMA VALLEY 9

125: Steve Cabenas (CC) d. Jolly 17-4; 133: Lopez (YV) d. Chad Thornock 10-6; 141: Walker (YV) p. Tim Tran, 3:57; 149: Steve Pence (CC) d. Torner, 10-7; 157: Rick Estrada (CC) Nick Heneghen 9-1; 165: Esauvagean won by injury default over Baker; 174: Tim Estrada (CC) won by injury default over Franco; 184: No match; 197: No match; Hvy: No match.

GOLF

Gallipo hits ace at SunTides

YAKIMA, Wash. — Ray Gallipo hit a hole-in-one on the 150-yard 10th hole at SunTides during the course’s Par-3 Tournament on Nov. 7.

Gallipo used a 9-iron and the shot was witnessed by Ward Jackson, Bill Adkison and John Lewis.

PREP FOOTBALL

Lyle-Wishram falls in quarters

WASHOUGAL, Wash. — Lyle-Wishram’s fourth-ranked football team lost to Neah Bay 30-6 in the Class 1B eight-man state quarterfinals Friday night.

The Cougars (7-3), who had won seven straight games but trailed 16-0 at halftime, got on the board with a Ricky Wolff touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Neah Bay (9-2) advances to the state semifinals in the Tacoma Dome on Nov. 27.

PREP BOWLING

LATE THURSDAY

Selah 4, Pasco 0

At Minda Lanes

Team scores: Selah 750, Pasco 668; Selah 742, Pasco 680. Baker games: Selah 186, Pasco 108; Selah 167, Pasco 141.

Highlights: Mikayla Ball (S) 336 (180), Samantha Smith (S) 319 (198), Sierra Linke (P) 189 high.

Records: Selah 3-0 overall, 1-0 league.

DAVIS 3, CHIAWANA 1

At Go Bowl Lanes

Team scores: Davis 663, Chiawana 627; Chiawana 723, Davis 636; Davis 150, Chiawana 124; Davis 158, Chiawana 106.

Local report: Urquhart signs with S. Alabama

YAKIMA, Wash. — Cory Urquhart, a 2009 West Valley grad attending Bellevue Community College, has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Division I South Alabama next school year.

Urquhart, a shortstop at Bellevue and the program’s Gold Glove recipient last spring, was MVP of the CBBN’s Cascade Division during his senior year at West Valley.

COLLEGES

CWU President tabbed for Council

YAKIMA, Wash. — Central Washington University President James Gaudino has been appointed a Region 4 representative to the NCAA Division II Presidents Council.

Gaudino will represent 59 Div. II colleges from 17 western and midwest states. He is just the second university president in the 10-year history of the GNAC to serve on the council, which is the chief governing body for Div. II athletics.

PREP BOWLING

WEST VALLEY 4, ELLENSBURG 0

At Nob Hill Lanes

Team scores: West Valley 900, Ellensburg 617; West Valley 960, Ellensburg 626; Baker games: West Valley 173, Ellensburg 115; West Valley 182, Ellensburg 111.

Highlights: Miki Campbell (WV) 444 (230, 214), Makayla Douglas (WV) 416 (214, 202), Alyssa Deaton (WV) 386 (202), Kalene Yates (WV) 307, Ally Delozier (WV) 307, Kylee Feroglia (E) 300.

11/19/10 State prep tournament preview capsules

FOOTBALL

Prosser (10-1) vs. East Valley-Spokane (6-5)

What: Class 2A state quarterfinal.

When: Saturday, 4 p.m.

Where: Lampson Stadium, Kennewick.

What’s next: State semifinal vs. Burlington-Tumwater winner on Nov. 26 or 27.

Notable: The fifth-ranked Mustangs have won 10 in a row, giving the storied program a 16th appearance in the state quarterfinals since 1991. EV is in the quarters for the fifth time, going 1-3 in previous appearances. … Prosser’s defense has been especially tough on the run, allowing just 63 yards per game on the ground. … The Mustangs have outscored teams 423-103 overall and 153-16 in the first quarter. … EV’s playmakers are both sophomores — RB Adam Talley and QB Taylor Watkins. Talley has games of 173 and 171 yards in the postseason while Watkins has gone 17-for-27 for 333 yards. … Since a 1-5 start, the Knights have won five straight, including a 32-14 regional win over Ellensburg.

BOYS SOCCER

Riverside Christian (10-4) vs. Shoreline Christian (13-7)

What: Class 2B-1B state semifinal.

When: Today, 8 p.m.

Where: Sunset Chev Stadium, Sumner.

What’s next: State finals on Saturday. Third-fourth place at noon, championship at 4 p.m.

Thomas, Siebol win Pigskin Picks

YAKIMA, Wash. — It was a close one, but there’s no recount necessary.

Sports reporter Dave Thomas won the Herald-Republic sports staff’s Pigskin Picks competition by one game over sports editor Jerrel Swenning and sports reporter Scott Spruill.

In the final week, Thomas correctly chose 19 of 21 games to break a first-place tie with Swenning and Spruill and finish the season at 164-33. Swenning and Spruill went 18-3 to finish at 163-34.

Sports reporter Roger Underwood went 162-35 to finish fourth, while sports reporter Scott Sandsberry (160-37) and copy editor Marcus Michelson (147-50) rounded out the standings.

In our online contest, Bruce Siebol of Yakima won the season title by picking 167 of the 197 games correctly.

Rob Conrad of Yakima (166-31), Kevin Spaeth of East Wenatchee (163-34), Mike Carpenter of Grandview (163-34) and Jeff Appelgate of Prosser (162-35) rounded out the top five.

The weekly winners included Nick Clark of Naches, Chris Krueger of Yakima, Roger Sonderland of Kennewick, Rich Bartkowski of Centerville, Duane Liedtke of Yakima, Jeryd Cline of Goldendale, Martin Sanchez of Grandview, Appelgate, Conrad and Siebol.

Cy, oh my: Felix wins AL pitching honor

SEATTLE — Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez won the American League Cy Young Award on Thursday.

Felix Hernandez captured just the second American League Cy Young Award for the Mariners on Thursday, beating out rivals C.C. Sabathia of the New York Yankees and David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays in voting conducted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Felix Hernandez consistently proved the lone standard of excellence in an otherwise miserable Mariners season.

FILE - In this May 23, 2010, file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game in Seattle. Hernandez won the AL Cy Young Award for the American League's best pitcher, winning by an easy margin in results released Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

And Thursday, with the franchise still reeling over 101 losses and the death last week of Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus, the 24-year-old Hernandez once again provided a rare glimpse out of the darkness.

Hernandez captured just the second American League Cy Young Award for the Mariners, beating out rivals CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees and David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays in voting conducted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Hernandez received 21 first-place votes and 167 ballot points. Price of Tampa Bay was second with 111 points (four first-place votes) and Sabathia was third with 102 points (three first-place votes). Two BBWAA members from each of the 14 American-League cities cast votes

“It is a very emotional day for me,” said Hernandez in a statement released by the Mariners. “I’m very proud that I was able to accomplish this not only for myself, but for my family, my country and my team. I don’t have the words to describe the way I feel.”

Hernandez’s win could provide a historic shift in the emphasis Cy Young voters place on wins by a pitcher. The 13 wins by Hernandez sets a new low for a Cy Young winner, trumping the 15 by Tim Lincecum of the Giants in the National League race last season.

Instead, voters focused on Hernandez’s league-best 2.27 earned-run average and 249-2/3 innings pitched. He was also second in the league with six complete games and 232 strikeouts.

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