YAKIMA — Dan Whitaker had a pretty good finish, but it wasn’t quite as well as he had played to that point and the Ellensburg golfer wound up fourth in last week’s Northwest Open at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla.

Whitaker entered the final round of the 54-hole event tied for the lead with Brandon Kearney, but Whitaker closed with an even-par 72 to finish two shots behind Brian Thornton.

Thornton closed with a 66 to finish at 12-under 204.

Kearney and Michael Haack tied for second at 205, with Whitaker, who opened with rounds of 68-66, fourth at 206.

Jeff Bender, the former head pro at Black Rock Creek, tied for sixth (71-66-72—209).

Other local golfers included Justin Bos (46th, 72-73-75—220), Keith Crimp (46th, 73-74-73—220), and Barry Walters (58th, 74-72-77—223).

Woodard gets ace at Westwood

Barry Woodard recorded a hole-in-one Saturday on the second hole at Westwood West Golf Course.

Woodard used an 8-iron on the 145-yard hole. It was witnessed by Tim Gamache, Tom Fisher, Doug Parrish and Mike Adams.

Apple Tree

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Best Nine, Aug. 25

Low gross: Nancy Eglin 73. Low net: Pene James 61.

1, Betty Gilmore 26; 2, (tie) Claudette Haubner 271?2, Linda Lenseigne 271?2; 4, Helen Tweedy 281?2; 5, Lynda Matthews 29; 6, (tie) Carol Hammermeister 301?2, Judy Rozelle 301?2; 8, Connie Wilson 321?2.

Card Game, Sept. 1

Gross: Betty Gilmore 84. Net: Claudette Haubner 72.

Linda Lenseigne-Connie Wilson-Cricket Callarman-Betty Gilmore 81; Carol Hammermeister-Sara Keefe-Claudette Haubner-Connie Wilson 83.

Mount Adams

MEN’S DIVISION

Old Nine, Aug. 26

First Flight — Gross: 1, Turk Holford 36; 2, (tie) Mike Chambers-Tye Barrett 40. Net: 1, Bob Bergeron 351?2; 2, (tie) Mike Pollock 36, Joe Hoptowit 36, Connie Besel 36.

Second Flight — Gross: 1, (tie) Vern Stephensen 44, Gary Hyatt 44; 3, Doyle Wilson 47. Net: 1, (tie) Dick Jones 34, Keith Fowler 34; 3, Earl Greene 35.

Individual Play, Aug. 28

First Flight — Gross: 1, Mike VanWingerden 68; 2, Aaron Louis 79; 3, Louis Alcala 81. Net: 1, Tyler Jensen 65; 2, Jim Wabaunsee 68; 3, (tie) Joe Hoptowit 73, Scott Karr 73.

Second Flight — Gross: 1, Gary Hyatt 80; 2, Monty Carl 82; 3, Brad Story 85. Net: 1, Clifford Moses 65; 2, Todd Miller Jr. 67; 3, (tie) Dave Barnes 68, Kim Parker 68.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Best Ball/Scramble, Aug. 25

1, Connie Rogers-Betty Carl-Elsie Pearson-Gloria Hintze 55; 2, Sharon Hedden-Ursula Pond-Carlisle Ibatuan-Ronnie Bradbury 56; 3, Maria Frank-Carrol Storkel-Sheila Whitaker 58.

COUPLES DIVISION

Chapman, Aug. 27

Gross: 1, Randy & Debbie Anderson 42. Net: 1, Jim & Ronnie Bradbury 291?2; 2, Todd Lenseigne-Sylvia Vancleave 32; 3, James & Connie Rogers 321?4; 4, Kim Parker-Sharon Hedden 321?2.

SunTides

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Best 9, Aug. 31

A Division — Gross: Claudette Haubner 45, Linda Plummer 47. Net: Lori Thomas 38, Grace Wagoner 40.

B Division — Gross: Bev Morgan 49. Net: Lynne Willard 381?2.

C Division — Gross: Helen Gallagher 52, Kathy Thomas 54. Net: Vi Bond 37.

Westwood West

MEN’S DIVISION

Final Wednesday League

Tim Troy Construction 149, Valley Lab 146, Foot Wedges 136, Kyani 135, 3 HC 134, Shuels Lumber 132, Foreplay 130, Albatross 97, Hellieson Lumber 85.

Final Thursday League

No Name 183, Advance 151, AB Transmission 142, Semo 134, T&M 129, Westwood 128, Green Attack 119, Albatross 113, Four Hookers 63.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Team Play, Aug. 25

1, Bernice Snyder-Ellen Matich-Judy Ann Vetsch-Dorothy Cooke 27; 2, (tie) Trudy Ledwich-Shirley Rogstad-Marnie Finney-Elsie Gamache 28, Adrienne Quinnell-Judy Ponto-Gaye Pryse-Betty Gifford 28.

COUPLES DIVISION

Step Aside, Aug. 26

1, Don & Sylvia Brule-Jim & Janie Richartz 35; 2, Al & Shirley Rogstad-Gary & Pam Kingsboro 36; 3, Gale Sanders-Jan Stohr-Adrienne Quinnell 37.

Yakima Elks

MEN’S DIVISION

Aug. 28

4-Man, 2-Net: Aaron Adams-Mark Littleton-Jim Eglin-Dusty Frontis 121, Steve Slaven-RD Dalebout-Dan Marples-Gary Germunson 121, Ron Gunner-Ben Graf-Jamie Morford-Mark Peck 122.

2-Man Bestball — Gross: Dusty Frontis-Aaron Adams 64, Dusty Frontis-Mark Littleton 65, Dusty Frontis-Jim Eglin 66, Doug Hearron-Don Capps 69, Jim Page-Don Capps 69, Perry Page-Don Capps 69. Net: Mark Cuneo-Jim Smith 60, Al Rouse-Jim Smith 61, Ben Graf-Ron Gunner 61, Ben Graf-Mark Peck 61.

Best 15, First Flight — Gross: Dusty Frontis 56. Net: Ron Gunner 55. Second Flight — Gross: Joe Folk 65. Net: Paul Sugden 58, Jim Page 58. Third Flight — Gross: Bill Halsey 69, Gary Germunson 53.

Sept. 1

4-Man, 1-Net: Bob Sewell-Bill Poulin-David Uhlman-Jack Lee 56; (tie) Terry Matthews-Mark Mochel-John Mills-Jim Blevins 58; Gary Germunson-Robert Weiss-Paul Sugden-RD Dalebout 58; Lee White-Jack VanVleck-Lee White 58.

2-Man Bestball — Gross: (tie) David Uhlman-Bill Poulin 71; Jack VanVleck-John Jamieson 71; (tie) VanVleck-Lee White 72; Mark Mochel-Jim Blevins 72. Net: Ted Stone-Jack Lovell 59; Uhlman-Jack Lee 61; Dick Dreher-Lyle Reis 62.

Back Nine, First Flight — Gross: David Uhlman 36. Net: Jack VanVleck 341?2. Second Flight — Gross: Jack Lee 40. Net: Ron Capps 35. Third Flight — Gross: Robert Weiss 43. Net: John Jamieson 35.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Eclectic Tournament, Aug. 17-19

Low gross: Nancy Eglin 70. Low net: Olive Ruff 63.

First Flight — Gross: 1, Susie DeShaw 77; 2, Shelly Yarbrough 82; 3, Linda Plummer 89. Net: 1, (tie) Nancy Graf 68, Christy Fordyce 68, Dorothy Brink 68.

Second Flight — Gross: 1, Judy Gano 92; 2, (tie) Judy Stone 98, Shirley Markland 98. Net: 1, Lois Schaap 65; 2, Nyda Damaskos 66; 3, Evva Lange 67.

COUPLES DIVISION

Indian Summer Warm-Up, Aug. 29

Gross: Gary Pero-Susie DeShaw 75, Tim & Barb Fortier 77, Dan & Shelly Yarbrough 82, Lou & Janet Bassell 83, Warren & Nancy Pollock 85. Net: Don & Sandy Capps 631?2, Mike & Torrie Melton 67, Rod & Ruth Wilkins 67, Dale & Christy Fordyce 671?2, Herk & Barb Hannon 691?2, Ron & Lo Donaldson 691?2.

Apple Tree
MEN’S DIVISION
2-Man 6/6/6, Aug. 22
First Flight — Gross: 1, Pete Pitzer-Mike Schlosser 68; 2, Rick Lind-Van Johnson 70. Net: 1, Doug Hay-Dennis Kihn 58; 2, (tie) Alex Podruzny-John Borton 591/2, Jim Cline-Don Snipes 591/2.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, Robert Dresker-Rob Dresker 73; 2, Lance Barber-Alan Walania 75. Net: 1, Kevin Leiseth-Jared Doll 591/2; 2, Al Landis-Tim O’Connor 601/2.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Club Championship, Aug. 18-19
Low Gross: 1, Betty Gilmore 172; 2, Judy Rozelle 187; 3, Debbie Holbrook 190; 4, Lynda Matthews 193; 5, (tie) Carolyn Henyan 211, Linda Lenseigne 211; 7, Bev Morgan 223; 8, Connie Wilson 229; 9, Carol Hammermeister 231. Low Net: 1, Claudette Haubner 144.

Fisher Park
MEN’S DIVISION
9-Hole Scramble, Aug. 22
1, Mike Beaudry-Ron Beaudry 28; 2, Joel Cooper-Gene Hipner 28; 3, Tyler Cannady-Bennett Osborne 29.

Mount Adams
MEN’S DIVISION
Best Ball, Aug. 19
Gross: 1, Mike VanWingerden-Dan Lasso 66; 2, Troy Wilmoth-Russ Arbuckle 71; 3, Russ Arbuckle-Mike Chambers 72. Net: 1, John Douglas-Dick Conrad 62; 2, (tie) Keith Fowler-Gary Hyatt 63, Steve Knopp-Bob Bergeron 63, Peter Barstad-Earl Greene 63; 5, (tie) Ron Smith-Jim Whitaker 64, Jim Fulcher-Gary Hyatt 64.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Bestball scramble, Aug. 25
1, Connie Rogers-Betty Carl-Elsie Pearson-Gloria Hintze 55; 2, Sharon Hedden-Ursula Pond-Carlisle Ibatuan-Ronnie Bradbury 56; 3, Maria Frank-Carrol Storkel-Sheila Whitaker 58.
COUPLES DIVISION
2010 Roundup, Aug. 20-21
Low Gross: Dusty Frontis-Nancy Eglin 136. Low Net: (tie) Kim Wangler-Connie Besel 126, Terri & Ray Gallipo 126.
First Flight — Gross: 1, Chris Scacco-Troy Wilmoth 145; 2, Pat Martin-Willie Edwards 149; 3, Debbie Holbrook-Don Wilson 153; 4, Kim Devino-Jay Turner 155; 5, (tie) Susi Deshaw-Gary Pero 162, Ron & Vicki Anderson 162. Net: 1, Mike & Tori Melton 130; 2, (tie) Doug & Frida Gray 133, Juan Guerrero-Candice Flores 133; 4, Mark & Cathy Blore 135; 5, (tie) Brad & Shirley Markland 136, Judy & Denny Stone 136.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, Tony Whitley-Shelley Alacala 166; 2, Herk & Barb Hannon 168; 3, Bob & Jessica Duda 172; 4, (tie) Norm & Linda Metzger 173, Lori & Ted Nulliner 173. Net: 1, Sue Atteberry-Will Curley 127; 2, Nick Hollis-Kathy Knudton 134; 3, Dale & Christy Fordyce 135; 4, (tie) Don & Grace Wagoner 136, Don & Harriet Clark 136, Linda Plummer-Dan Wilber 136, Jennifer Thompson-Ed Ricard 136.
Third Flight — Gross: 1, Rick & Tara Catlin 174; 2, Maxine & Bob Brandolini; 3, (tie) Doug & Gloria Hintze 183, Carlisle Ibatuan-Doyle Wilson 183, Jerry & Becky Besel 183, Rick & Marlen Mason 183. Net: 1, Carol Judy-Ron Hecox 129; 2, (tie) Steve & Elena Gonzales 131, James & Judy Harris 131; 4, Jim & Sherly Whitaker 132; 5, Ken & Liz Roberts 134.

SunTides
MEN’S DIVISION
Final Thursday League, Aug. 19
1, 429 Goldworthy 93; 2, Curly’s Bar and Grill 831/2; 3, Fore Players 82; 4, Northwest Autobody 75; 5, KWL Brokerage 711/2; 6, The Culls 71; 7, Country Rock Cafe 70; 8, Rocc’s 691/2; 9, Weapons of Grass Destruction 591/2; 10, RJ’s Tire and Auto 42.
Club Championship, Aug. 21-22
Low Gross: Ivan Porcayo. Low Net: Larry Nevers.
First Flight — Gross: 1, Ron McClain; 2, Perry McCormick. Net: 1, Heath Reeves; 2, Dan Williams.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, Larry Cramer; 2, Don Fisher. Net: 1, Omar Arambul; 2, (tie) Dale Critchlow, Dustin Cass.
Third Flight — Gross: 1, Jay Harmon; 2, Louis Songer. Net: 1, Jeff Davis; 2, Ron Whittaker.
Fourth Flight — Gross: 1, Lance Labarr; 2, David Barnes. Net: 1, Phil Moyer; 2, Rudy Gasparac.
Fifth Flight — Gross: 1, Harley Hudson; 2, Gary Gooler. Net: 1, Chuck Vernon; 2, Gerald Figgs.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Gross and Net, Aug. 24
A Division — Gross: 1, Karen Cooper 82; 2, Nancy Slinkard 86; 3, Lori Nulliner 87. Net: 1, (tie) Sue Morgenthaler 72, Lori Thomas 72; 3, Grace Wagoner 73. B Division — Gross: 1, Carol Judy 91; 2, Kristi Turner score not reported. Net: 1, Sherrie Stevenson 74; 2, Lynne Willard 81. C Division — Gross: 1, Helen Gallagher 99; 2, (tie) Kathy Thomas 107, Dianne Oeltjen 107. Net: 1, Carol Hammermeister 68; 2, Donna Erhart 72; 3, Harriet Clark 74.
Buckskin qualifier: Lori Thomas 72.

Westwood West
MEN’S DIVISION
Wednesday Night, Aug. 18
Valley Lab 143, Tim Troy Construction 136, Kyani 134, Shuels Lumber 126, Footwedges 126, 3 HC 119, Foreplay 118, Albatross 97, Helliesen Lumber 81.
Thursday Night, Aug. 18
No name 170, Advance 141, Semo 134, T&M 126, AB Transmission 126, Auto Care 113, Green Attack 113, Westwood 112, Four Hookers 63.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
3 clubs & a putter, Aug. 18
A Division: 1, Bernice Snyder 45; 2, (tie) Trudy Ledwich 47, Adrienne Quinnell 47.
B Division: 1, Pam Kingsboro 46; 2, Dorothy Cooke 49.
C Division: 1, Gaye Pryse 53; 2, Paula Redd 59.
COUPLES DIVISION
Scotchball, Aug. 19
Gross: 1, Jim & Janie Richartz 43; 2, Don & Geneva Nelson 44; 3, Trudy Ledwich-Bernice Snyder 46, 4. Lee & Paula Bush 47. Net:  1, Gary & Susan Willoughby 34; 2, (tie) Dave Edgerton-Hilde Brule 36, Gary & Pam Kingsboro 36; 4, Don & Sylvia Brule 37; 5, Gail Sanders-Evelyn McGreer 39.

Yakima Country Club
MEN’S DIVISION
Club Championship, Aug.21-22
Club Champion: John Onstad Jr. Runner Up: Dr. Duane Monick. Semifinalists: Gabe Runge, Dave Connell.
Drop down — Winner: Brian Riel. Runner up: Dennis Sierts.
First Flight — Winner: Brian Davey. Runner up: Dr. Marv Swainson. Semifinalists: Jeff Loudon, James Naughton.
Drop down — Winner: Mark Needham. Runner up: Terry Cook.
Second Flight — Winner: Dr. Bruce Kinney. Runner up: Don Shute. Semifinalists: Larry Day, Alan Cottle.
Drop down — Winner: Dick Karstens. Runner up: Guy Loudon Jr.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Match vs. Par, Aug. 24
Low Gross: Cindi Stewart 85. Low Net: Marie Smith 71.
1, Janet Drake +3; 2, (tie) Terry Schaake -1, Melissa Keeter -1.

Yakima Elks
MEN’S DIVISION
Club Championship, Aug. 21-22
Low Gross: Ron Gunner 150. Low Net: Bill Halsey 132.
Championship Flight — Gross: Jeff Stevens 152, Mark Cuneo 153, Dave Uhlman 154. Net: Tim Speer 140, Lee Scrimgeour 141, Al Rouse 142.
First Flight — Gross: Jim Rowland 158, Dan Keefe 161, Warren Fordyce 162. Net: Jim Page 139, David Fast 142, Greg Lenhart 145.
Second Flight — Gross: Joe Folk 166, Steve Jacobsen 168, Jim Breymeyer 169. Net: Bill Poulin 141, Jack Lovell 147, Mike Wilson 147.
Third Flight — Gross: Ron Capps 163, Gerry Wilwant 167, Lonnie Wiseman 171. Net: Lowell Leonard 136, Jeff Hocker 140, Jack Myers 151, Tom Lovell 151.
Fourth Flight — Gross: Dan Murphy 173, Bob Dahlin 177, Bill Krapf 178. Net: Allan Gohl 138, Gene Newland 139, Jack Jensen 144, Rod Wilkins 144.
Aug. 25
Four-man, one net
Jack Lovell-Tom Lovell-Ted Stone-Jack Carey 120.
Two-man bestball
Gross: Mark Mochel-John Mills 69, Jim Blevins-Mochel 70, (tie) Mark Cuneo-Lee Scrimgeour 71, Ron Capps-Don Capps 71, Joe Folk-Mochel 72. Net: Ted Stone-Darwin Nelson 58, (tie) Jack Lovell-Ted Stone 59, Jack Carey-Stone 59, Jim Russi-Dick Dreher 59, Tom Lovell-Stone 60.
Even holes
First Flight—Gross: Darwin Nelson 37. Net: John Mills 34. Second Flight—Gross: Ron Capps 40. Net: Lee White 35. Third Flight—Gross: Bob Weiss 43. Net: Ted Stone 331/2.

YAKIMA, Wash. — Seeking to bring stability to a program that has seen five head coaches since 2004, Cris Willmarth has been hired as Eisenhower’s girls basketball coach.

Willmarth, who replaces Dennis Richardson after a one-year stint as head coach, has also been hired as a social studies teacher at Eisenhower.

“It is a program that needs some stability and for that to happen it’s important to be in the building,” said Willmarth, who previously taught and coached at Naches Valley. “There are some challenges but I like these kinds of challenges.”

Namely, bringing a cohesion and consistency to the program. And then building a winner.

At Naches Valley, Willmarth in 2002-03 took over a program that was winless in the previous season and he directed the Rangers to state-tournament appearances in 2006 and ‘07. Having coached as many as three sports in a school year at NV, Willmarth resigned as coach after the 08-09 season.

“That got tiring, and I decided some time off was important,” he explained. “After a year away, I figured to play it by ear. When this opened up, I was very excited about it.”

The Cadets graduated eight seniors off the 09-10 squad so there’s rebuilding to do.

“I hope to bring everybody together and get us all on the same page,” Willmarth said. “It’s a challenge I look forward to.”

Cadets seeking new AD

Eisenhower’s John Gonzales, the school’s athletic director for the last five years, is switching his vice principal emphasis to student services director for the coming school year.

Gonzales is taking over for Jim Wright, who is moving to the Yakima School District office to help oversee the upcoming construction projects in the district.

Eisenhower is currently interviewing to fill its athletic director position.

GOLF

Anderson bags Mount Adams ace

Randy Anderson scored his second career hole-in-one last Thursday, acing the 139-yard 16th hole at Mount Adams Country Club.

Anderson used a 6-iron for the shot, which was witnessed by Ron Eakin, Mark Malland and Tony Whitley.

Apple Tree

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Par 4’s, Aug. 11

Low gross: Betty Gilmore 84. Low net: Carol Hammermeister 68.

1, Linda Kostello Kelly 39; 2, Judy Rozelle 40; 3, Claudette Haubner 42; 4, Carolyn Henyan 421/2; 5, Helen Wendt 431/2; 6, (tie) Linda Matthews 44, Pene James 44, Debbie Holbrook 44.

Mount Adams

MEN’S DIVISION

Pick a PGA Partner, Aug. 12

1, Randy Anderson-Stuart Appleby 128; 2, Ben Sifuentes-Stuart Appleby 137; 3, Denver Campbell-Rory McIlroy 138; 4, Mike VanWingerden-Stuart Appleby 140; 5, (tie) Gary Hyatt-Steve Stricker 141, Aaron Louis-Rory McIlroy 141, Jerry Besel-Phil Mickleson 141; 8, (tie) Tye Barrett-Rory McIlroy 143, Russ Arbuckle-Shawn O’Hair 143, Hank Besel-Tim Clark 143.

AB Food Tourney, Aug. 14

1, Jesse Castenada-Arasele Isquierdo-Jacinta Abonza-Frank Diaz 68; 2, (tie) Kevin Lawson-John Donahue-Aureliano Ramos-Humberto Agundis 70, Bruce Gadley-Shawna Barnes-Sherry Byers Eddy-Jeremiah Sells 70.

High score: Barb Shimeck-Albino Garcia-Craig Staudinger-Robert Polina 109.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

3 Blind Mice, Aug. 11

A Division — Gross: Jackie Blythe 77. Net: (tie) Gloria Campbell 48, Carrol Storkel 48.

B Division — Gross: Maria Frank 81. Net: Sheila Whitaker 49.

COUPLES DIVISION

Selective Drive, Aug. 13

Gross: 1, Randy & Debbie Anderson 42. Net: 1, Brad Story-Sharon Hedden 291/4; 2, Denver & Gloria Campbell 331/4; 3, Chuck & Ursula Pond 353/4.

Selective Drive, Aug. 15

Gross: 1, Mike Chambers-Maria Frank 82. Net: 1, Kim Parker-Sharon Hedden 64; 2, Doug & Gloria Hintze 641/2; 3, Ron & Val Smith 641/2.

SunTides

MEN’S DIVISION

Thursday Night, Aug. 12

1, 429 Goldsworthy 871/2; 2, Fore Players 791/2; 3, Curly’s Bar and Grill 791/2; 4, Northwest Autobody 71; 5, KWL Brokerage 671/2; 6, Country Rock Cafe 67; 7, The Culls 67; 8, Rocc’s 641/2; 9, Weapons of Grass Destruction 571/2; 10, RJ’s Tire and Auto 38.

Tuesday Night League

Final standings, Aug. 17

1, Pepsi Cola 871/2; 2, Ron’s Coin & Collectibles 84; 3, First American Realty 781/2; 4, Pond Strikers 771/2; 5, PLSA 77; 6, Legal Couriers 76; 7, PSE 70; 8, Bill’s Produce 691/2; 9, Get a Grip 67; 10, Highlanders 661/2; 11, (tie) Artic Circle 641/2, Morton’s Supply 641/2; 13, Reeves Financial Services 601/2; 14, (tie) Kwik Lok 60, YTC 60; 16, Stellar Industrial 58; 17, J.L. Thomas Construction 561/2; 18, The Handicapped 441/2.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

4-9’s, Aug. 15

Gross: 1, Karin Kohls-Lori Nulliner 164; 2, Pat Wehr-Linda Plummer 165; 3, Nancy Slinkard-Sandi Morris 171. Net: 1, Grace Wagoner-Karen Cooper 126; 2, Marilyn Mason-Kristi Turner 129; 3, Chelsea Lowary-Sally Anderson 134.

Best 17, Aug. 17

A Division — Gross: 1, Karen Cooper 77; 2, Claudette Haubner 79; 3, Sue Morgenthaler 88. Net: 1, (tie) Lynda Matthews 63, Susann Lowary 63; 3, Grace Wagoner 69.

B Division — Gross: 1, Carole Coleman 92; 2, Carol Judy 101. Net: 1, Sherrie Stevenson 70.

C Division — Gross: 1, Helen Gallagher 93. Net: 1, Carol Hammermeister 71.

Buckskin qualifier: Susann Lowary 70.

COUPLES DIVISION

Gross & Net, Aug. 14

Gross: Will Curley-Mary Egan; 2, Don Brown-Celia Cobleigh; 3, Nathan & Lori Nulliner. Net: 1, Chuck & Karin Kohls; 2, Don & Harriet Clark; 3, Andy & Helen Gallagher.

Westwood West

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Least Putts, Aug. 11

A Division: 1, Adrienne Quinnell 14; 2, (tie) Pat Smith 15, Bernice Snyder 15, Trudy Ledwich 15, Jan Stohr 15.

B Division: 1, Sharon Crowell 13; 2, Judy Ponto 14.

C Division: 1, (tie) Elsie Gamache 16, Betty Gifford 16; 3, (tie) Gaye Pryce 21, Judy Ann Vetsch 21.

Better Ball Tournament, Aug. 11

1, Adrienne Quinnell-Marne Finney 57; 2, Janie Richartz-Pam Kingsboro 61; 3, Trudy Ledwich-Paula Bush 63; 4, (tie) Sharon Crowell-Gaye Pryse 64, Bernice Snyder-Waldene Benoit 64; 6, (tie) Judy Ponto-Marci Snyder 65, Pat Smith-Dorothy Cooke 65, Judy Ann Vetsch-Betty Gifford 65; 9, Elaine Donahue-Jan Stohr 66; 10, Geneva Nelson-Ellen Matich 72.

COUPLES DIVISION

Chapman, Aug. 12

Gross: 1, Adrienne Quinnell-Phil Skirvin 37; 2, Jim & Janie Richartz 40; 3, (tie) Lee & Paula Bush 41, Dave & Elaine Donahue 41; 5, Don & Geneva Nelson 43.

Net: 1. Gary & Susan Willoughby 30; 2, Gail Sanders-Evelyn McGreer 31; 3, Bernice Snyder-Trudy Ledwich 33; 4, Gary & Pam Kingsboro 35.

Yakima Country Club

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Count putts, Aug. 17

Low gross: Cindi Stewart 87. Low net: Marie Smith 68.

1, (tie) Andrea Warren 31, Betty Root 31, Karen Greene 31; 2, (tie) Joan Wheeler 32, Janine Connell 32, Jean Galbraith 32.

Yakima Elks

MEN’S DIVISION

4-Man Bestball

John Mills-Jim Blevins-Terry Matthews-Mark Mochel 120; Al Rouse-Bob Dahlin-Gary Erb-Jim Smith 121.

2-Man Bestball

Gross: Jim Blevins-Mark Mochel 68, Terry Matthews-Mark Mochel 68, John Mills-Mark Mochel 69, Aaron Adams-John Thompson 70, Jim Smith-Mark Cuneo 71. Net: Brent Bullard-Jim Page 58, Ted Stone-Tim Speer 59, Jim Smith-Gary Erb 59, Bob Dahlin-Jim Smith 60, Denny Stone-Ted Stone 60.

Best 16 Holes

First Flight — Gross: Aaron Adams 61. Net: Jim Blevins 56.

Second Flight — Gross: Jim Smith 64. Net: Brent Bullard 54.

Third Flight — Gross: Clary Cronkhite 71. Net: Ted Stone 52.

Aug. 18

4-Man Bestball

Mike Broadhead-Mick McDonald-Lyle Reis-Jim Russi 57, (tie) John Mills-Mark Mochel-Jim Blevins-Les Webster 58, RD Dalebout-Robert Weiss-Gary Germunson-John Crimin 58, Ron Donaldson-Larry Lenz-Jack Howell-Norm Kuhlmann 58.

2-Man Bestball

Gross: Ron Capps-Don Capps 69, Mark Mochel-Jim Blevins 70, David Uhlman-Jack Lee 71, (tie) Mochel-John Mills 72, Mochel-Joe Folk 72. Net: (tie) Jerry Hargraves-Bob Lindeman 60, Mike Broadhead-Jim Russi 60, (tie) Ron Donaldson-Larry Lenz 61, Bob Sewell-Jack Lee 61, Steve Jacobsen-Jack VanVleck 61.

Either 9

First Flight—Gross: Dave Uhlman 35. Net: (tie) Ron Donaldson 331/2, Mark Cuneo 331/2.

Second Flight—Gross: (tie) Steve Jacobsen 40, Jack Lee 40. Net: Ron Capps 29.

Third Flight—Gross: Stan Schmick 43. Net: Gary Germunson 32.

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Beat the Pro, Aug. 12

Barry Walters 72

Lois Schaap 70, Judy Gano 72, Janet Hail 72, Dorothy Brink 72.

COUPLES DIVISION

Friday Two-Ball, Aug. 13

Gross: Don & Sand Capps 39, Dan & Shelly Yarbrough 42, Ron & Lo Donaldson 43, Al & Karen Rouse 45. Net: Mike & Torrie Melton 323/4, Bruce & Nyda Damaskos 331/2, Larry & Karen Lenz 36, Jack Carey-Linda Kime 36.

DUPONT, Wash. — Patrick Boag got off to fast start Tuesday, but he couldn’t maintain that momentum Wednesday as he failed to qualify for this month’s U.S. Amateur Championship at Chambers Bay in Tacoma.

Boag, an Eisenhower High graduate who just completed his junior year at Western Washington University, fired an opening 3-under 69 in the 36-hole qualifier at The Home Course in Dupont. But on Wednesday, Boag struggled to a 77 and finished tied for 14th with a 146 total.

Also in that qualifier was Ellensburg’s Dan Whitaker, who tied for 33rd after going 74-77—151.

The top six finishers advanced to the 110th U.S. Amateur, which will be played Aug. 23-29.

In a one-day, 36-hole qualifying event Tuesday at Palouse Ridge Golf Course in Pullman, Grandview High graduate Sota Nozaka just missed being the second alternate.

Nozaka shot 69-72—141 to tie for fifth with Keith Martin, but Martin earned the alternate spot in a playoff.

Zach Wanderscheid tied for ninth (69-75—144), Minwoo Park tied for 28th (79-72—151), Ivan Porcayo tied for 49th (76-84—160), and Jeff Gay was 56th (87-79—166).

The top three players advanced to the U.S. Amateur, led by former Eastmont standout Nick Ellis (135 total).

Capps shoots age at Elks

Don Capps shot his age in his round Wednesday at the Yakima Elks Golf and Country Club.

The 70-year-old fired a 1-under par 70.

The round was witnessed by his brother Ron Capps and Bruce Damaskos.

Swainson records ace at YCC

Marv Swainson scored a hole-in-one during his round Saturday at the Yakima Country Club. Swainson aced the 141-yard sixth hole using a 7-iron.

Terry Cook, Jerry Talbott and Zeb Lilja witnessed the shot.

Apple Tree
MEN’S DIVISION
President’s Cup, July 31-Aug. 1
Low gross: Mike Schlosser 148. Low net: Doug Brown 133.
First Flight — Gross: 1, (tie) Mark Donahue 149, Dan Close 149; 3, Joel Elder 151. Net: 1, Dave Hil 134; 2, Mike Sutton 141; 3, (tie) Steve Hargreaves 144, Ed Lane 144.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, John Borton 161; 2, Jason Galloway 168; 3, Alan Walania 169. Net: 1, George Neidhardt 135; 2, Dennis Kihn 136; 3, Jim Gagoush 141.
Third Flight — Gross: 1, Scott Williamson 173; 2, Kevin Leiseth 174; 3, Rick Weibler 178. Net: 1, Joe Lenberg 136; 2, Al Landis 142; 3, Tim O’Conner 146.
Gross and Net, Aug. 1
First Flight — Gross: 1, Joel Elder 71; 2, (tie) Mike Schlosser 75, Mark Donahue 75. Net: 1, Doug Brown 64; 2, David Hill 66; 3, (tie) Mike Sutton 70, Mike Cingle 70, Steve Hargreaves 70.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, Scott Henyan 78; 2, (tie) Alan Walania 83, George Neidhardt 83, Jim Gagoush 83. Net: 1, (tie) John Borton 66, Dennis Kihn 66.
Third Flight — Gross: 1, Scott Williamson 84; 2, (tie) Glen Durall 90, Al Landis 90. Net: 1, Kevin Leiseth 69; 2, (tie) Joe Lenberg 72, Tim O’Conner 72.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
T’s & F’s, July 28
Low Gross: Judy Rozelle 91. Low Net: Connie Wilson 77.
1, Linda Lenseigne 41; 2, Carolyn Henyan 421/2; 3, Sara Keefe 43; 3, Diane Ashley 451/2.

Mount Adams
MEN’S DIVISION
T’s & F’s, July 29
First Division — Gross: 1, Mike VanWingerden 34; 2, Mike Chambers 40. Net: 1, Bob Bergeron 351/2; 2, Buzz Blake 36.
Second Division — Gross: 1, Jim Bradbury 45; 2, (tie) Hank Besel 47, Connie Besel 47. Net: 1, (tie) Jim Fulcher 381/2, Vern Stephenson 381/2; 3, Dan Johnson 391/2.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Gross and Net, Aug. 2
A Division — Gross: Carrol Storkel 101. Net: Betty Carl 68. B Division — Gross: Sharon Heddon 110. Net: Connie Rogers 77.
Club Champion qualifier: Carrol Storkel 101.
President’s Cup Qualifier: Betty Carl 68.
COUPLES DIVISION
Chapman, July 30
Gross: 1, Louis Alcala-Ursula Pond 42. Net: 1, Ron & Carrol Storkel 303/4; 2, Denver Campbell-Sharron Hedden 311/4; 3, Denver Campbell-Gloria Campbell 32; 4, Jodie Luke-Carlisle Ibatuan 241/4.

SunTides
MEN’S DIVISION
Thursday Night, July 29
1, 429 Goldsworthy 80; 2, Fore Players 70; 3, Curly’s Bar and Grill 70; 4, The Culls 62; 5, KWL Brokerage 60; 6, Rocc’s 59; 7, Northwest Autobody 581/2; 8, Country Rock Cafe 56; 9, Weapons of Grass Destruction 491/2; 10, RJ’s Tire and Auto 34.
Tuesday Night League, Aug. 3
1, (tie) Ron’s Coin & Collectibles 76, Pepsi Cola 76; 3, Pond Strikers 71; 4, Legal Couriers 70; 5, PLSA 691/2; 6, First American Realty 69; 7, PSE 651/2; 8, Bill’s Produce 611/2; 9, (tie) Get a Grip 571/2, Artic Circle 571/2; 11, Highlanders 561/2; 12, (tie) Reeves Financial Services 541/2, Mortons Supply 541/2; 14, Kwik Lok 531/2; 15, YTC 52; 16, Stellar Industrial 481/2; 17, J.L. Thomas Construction 47; 18, The Handicapped 38.
Seniors Tourney
First Flight — Gross: 1, Perry McCormick 139; 2, Will Curley 153; 3, Don Clark 156. Net: 1, Buck Berndt 128; 2, Roy Williams 132; 3, (tie) Ed Keller 133, David Barnes 133.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, Larry Cramer 153; 2, Don Fisher 156; 3, Don Dufault 163. Net: 1, Gerald Figgs 131; 2, (tie) Bob Baker 135, Ron Whittman 135.
Third Flight — Gross: 1, Lou Anderson 157; 2, Ken Hawkins 159; 3, Ron Whittaker 166. Net: 1, Ernie Blas 132; 2, Jim Bourg 135; 3, Bob McCutchen 138.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Guest Day, Aug. 3
Low Gross: Nancy Slinkard 81. Low Net: Carolyn Bowman 69.
1, (tie) Joy Chrismer-Jane Czapiewski-Nancy Slinkard-Lynda Matthews 123, Carolyn Bowman-Torrie Melton-Dorothy Brink-Susann Loward 123; 3, Claudette Haubner-Bev Morgan-Christy Fordyce-Shelly Yarbrough 125.
Westwood West
MEN’S DIVISION
Wednesday, July 28
Valley Lab 127, Tim Troy Construction 107, Shuels Lumber 105, 3 HC 101, Kyani 101, Footwedges 97, Foreplay 93, Albatross 79, Helliesen Lumber 78.
Thursday, July 29
No Name 126, Semo 118, Advance 105, Auto Care 102, AB Transmission 100, T&M 99, Westwood 98, Green Attack 95, Four Hookers 63.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Team Play, July 28
1, Paula Bush-Ellen Matich-Geneva Nelson-Marnie Finney 48; 2, Trudy Ledwich-Jan Stohr-Adrienne Quinnell-Barbara Beaudry 50.
Club Championship, July 29-30
Low Gross: Nancy Eglin 142. Low Net: Janey Bassell 136.
Championship Flight — Gross: 1, Christine Cook 158; 2, Janet Hall 176; 3, Debbie Holbrook 191. Net: 1, Chris Scacco 144; 2, Barb Fortier 150; 3, Pat Sugden 166.
First Flight — Gross: 1, Janni Stelzer 174; 2, Linda Plummer 186; 3, Mary Davis 191. Net: 1, Torrie Melton 145; 2, Judy Jones 149; 3, Kim Wangler 152.
Second Flight — Gross: 1, Patricia Gustin 189; 2, Lo Donaldson 203; 3, Shirley Markland 206. Net: 1, Judy Stone 143; 2, Lois Schaap 145; 3, June Wilkes 150.
COUPLES DIVISION
Team Scramble, July 29
1, Merl & Marilee Brothers-Adrienne Quinnell-Phil Skivin 33; 2, (tie) Dave Edgerton-Hilde Brule-Trudy Ledwich-Bernice Snyder 36, Don & Geneva Nelson-Gary & Pam Kinsboro 36, Lee & Paula Bush-Dave & Elaine Donahue 36.

Yakima Country Club
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Gross & Net, Aug. 3
Low gross: Robin Cole 76. Low net: (tie) Brenda Batali 67, Judy Gilmore 67.
First Flight — Gross: Cindi Stewart 80. Net: Cricket Callarman 71.
Second Flight — Gross: (tie) Shirley Boggess 95, Bonnie Lathrop 95. Net: Melissa Keeter 73.
Third Flight — Gross: Debbie Douglas 108. Net: Sally Kincaid 74.
Yakima Elks
MEN’S DIVISION
4-Man 2-Net
Paul Sugden-Ron Donaldson-John Crimin-Jack Howell 121; Paul Sugden-RD Dalebout-Gary Germunson-Robert Weiss 122.
2-Man Bestball
Gross: Mark Cuneo-Lee Scrimgeour 67, Mark Cuneo-Jim Smith 68, Jack VanVleck-Lee White 71, Jack VanVleck-John Jamieson 72. Net: Gary Germunson-Robert Weiss 59, Mark Mochel-Joe Folk 60, John Crimin-Ron Donaldson 61, John Jamieson-Lee White 61, Joe Folk-John Mills 61, Rich Vanhorn-Jim Russi 61, Rich Vanhorn-Dick Dreher 61.
Front 9
First Flight — Gross: Mark Blore 35. Net: Jack VanVleck 32.
Second Flight — Gross: Joe Folk 39, Lee White 39. Net: Rich Vanhorn 30.
Third Flight — Gross: John Jamieson 40. Net: Monk Sonker 311/2.
4-Man Bestball
Jim Blevins-John Mills-Joe Folk-Mark Mochel 56; RD Dalebout-Steve Slaven-Dan Marples-Larry Lenz 56; Paul Sugden-Bob Weiss-Norm Kuhlmann-Ron Donaldson 56.
2-Man Bestball
Gross: Jack VanVleck-Wyatt Wood 70, Denny Stone-Tim Speer 70, Denny Stone-Gary Pero 72, Jim Blevins-Mark Mochel 72, John Mills-Mark Mochel 72. Net: Jim Blevins-Joe Folk 60, Mark Mochel-Joe Folk 61, John Mills-Jim Blevins 62, Bob Weiss-Ron Donaldson 62, Dan Marples-Larry Lenz 62.
Best 16 Holes
First Flight — Gross: Dave Uhlman 64, Jack VanVleck 64. Net: Denny Stone 57.
Second Flight — Gross: Barry Woodard 71. Net: Bill Halsey 55.
Third Flight — Gross: Steve Slaven 75. Net: Larry Lenz 55.
COUPLES DIVISION
Cross Country, Aug. 1
Gross: Gary Pero-Susie DeShaw 81; Dan Marples-Janet Hall 82, Tim Eglin-Nancy Eglin 82; Paul & Pat Sugden 83. Net: Jack Carey-Linda Kime 571/2; Herk & Barb Hannon 651/2; Bruce & Nyda Damaskos 66; Ron & Lo Donaldson 661/2.

YAKIMA — Kameron Lamb closed with a 2-over-par 72 at SunTides Golf Course to win the Boys 16-17 Division of the inaugural Yakima Junior Amateur on Tuesday.

Lamb, a recent West Valley graduate, carded a two-day score of 143 to best runner-up Eric Gravbrot by four strokes.

Goldendale’s Bree Wanderscheid shot a 74 at SunTides and won the 14-15 girls division with a 157 total.

FINAL RESULTS

Boys

8-9: 1. Jackson Nettleship 101, 2. Ethan Breymeyer 113, 3. Reid Donaldson 114.

10-11: 1. Holden Backes 78, 2. Travis Kay 84, 3. Jaime Campos 87, 4. Dylan Apodaca 91, 5. Dylan Bissell 92, 6. Kaelan Nettleship 93, 7. Adam Raab 100, 8. Tyler Fitchett 103.

12-13: 1. Nathan Nulliner 180, 2. Andy Mellotte 200, 3. Colton Dally 209, 4. Michael Smith 213, 5. Caleb Belton 235.

14-15: 1. Andrew Raab 154, 2. Beau Wangler 165, 3. Dustin DiBenedetto 175, 4. Logan Helgeland 196, 5. Wesley Powers 200.

16-17: 1. Kameron Lamb 143, 2. Eric Gravbrot 147, 3. Matthew Mickelson 166, 4. Chad Cameron 175, 5. Alex Wilson 181.

Girls

12-13: 1. Bailey Wangler 203.

14-15: 1. Bree Wanderscheid 157.

16-17: 1. Brianna Nelson 187.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Wapato fall meeting slated

Wapato’s fall sports meeting is set for Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents and prospective athletes should attend.

Sports physicals are available at the high school on Aug. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

YAKIMA, Wash. — West Valley’s Kameron Lamb shot a 1-under 71 on Monday to take a three-stroke lead over Rams teammate Eric Gravbrot after the first round of the Yakima Junior Amateur at Apple Tree Golf Course.

Goldendale’s Bree Wanderscheid shot an 83, the best scores amongst the girls.

The tournament continues today at SunTides.

YAKIMA JUNIOR AMATEUR

At Apple Tree Golf Course

RESULTS, AUG. 2

Boys

8-9: 1, Jackson Nettleship 49; 2, Reid Donaldson 54; 3, Ethan Breymeyer 58.

10-11: 1, Holden Backes 40; 2, Jaime Campos 43; 3, Travis Kay 44; 4, (tie) Dylan Bissell 46, Dylan Apodaca 46; 6, Kaelan Nettleship 49; 7, Tyler Fitchett 53; 8, Adam Raab 54.

12-13: 1, Nathan Nulliner 95; 2, Andy Mellotte 98; 3, Michael Smith 106; 4, Colton Dally 112; 5, Caleb Belton 119.

14-15: 1, Andrew Raab 75; 2, Dustin DiBenedetto 86; 3, Beau Wangler 88; 4, (tie) Wesley Powers 100, Logan Helgeland 100.

16-17: 1, Kameron Lamb 71; 2, Eric Gravbrot 74; 3, Matthew Mickelson 81; 4, Chad Cameron 92; 5, Alex Wilson 94.

Girls

12-13: 1, Bailey Wangler 100.

14-15: 1, Bree Wanderscheid 83.

16-17: 1, Brianna Nelson 98.

TODAY’S TEE TIMES

At SunTides Golf Course

11:30 a.m.: Matthew Mickelson (16), Eric Gravbrot (17), Kameron Lamb (17).

11:39: Chad Cameron (16), Alex Wilson (16), Wesley Powers (15).

11:48: Bree Wanderscheid (14), Bailey Wangler (12), Brianna Nelson (17).

11:57: Beau Wangler (14), Dustin DiBenedetto (15), Andrew Raab (14).

12:06: Nathan Nulliner (13), Andy Mellotte (13), Caleb Belton (12).

12:15: Colton Dally (13), Logan Helgeland (15), Michael Smith (13).

12:24: Travis Kay (11), Holden Backes (11), Adam Raab (10).

12:33: Kaelan Nettleship (11), Dylan Bissell (10), Dylan Apodaca (11), Tyler Fitchett (11).

12:42: Jackson Nettleship (7), Reid Donaldson (9), Ethan Breymeyer (10).

LEGION BASEBALL

Beetles Board to meet

The Yakima Beetles Baseball Board of Directors will meet Monday at Jack-sons Sports Bar on 48th Avenue.

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

YAKIMA, Wash. — Dusty Frontis sure knows how to seal the deal.

Even with Corey DeGrood nipping at his heels all around SunTides Golf Course on Sunday, Frontis remained unflappable, converting one big shot after another until he finally secured his place in local golfing history.

Unfazed by a bogey on the 16th hole that trimmed his advantage over DeGrood to a single stroke, Frontis parred the final two holes to become the first player to win three consecutive Yakima Amateur Invitational titles.

“I just kept it together and tried to make others shoot a low score,” Frontis said after a closing round of 1-under par 69, giving him a 206 total and a two-shot victory over DeGrood. “I played safe golf all day.”

“That was a good little battle,” said DeGrood, who got as low as 4-under for the round before finishing at 3-under 67 after a crushing bogey at 17.

Frontis met DeGrood’s stern challenge with his usual calm, a trait that’s served him well in this three-peat quest, with this latest win providing the added bonus of tying the all-time mark for victories.

“That was a little extra incentive,” said a smiling Frontis, who joins Joe McAuley and Denny Colvin as the only players with four titles in what began as the Yakima City Tournament in 1944.

“That’s a pretty good accomplishment because there have been some great players who have won this tournament,” DeGrood said. “For DF to go back to back to back is epic.”

Sunday was a perfect snapshot of Frontis’ past three Yakima Ams as he played steady, virtually error-free golf.

Frontis scored in the 60s for all three rounds this week, and has not had a round worse than 70 (three times) since he started the win streak.

In those eight rounds (the 2008 event was two rounds), Frontis is 25-under par, including rounds of 8-under (’09, final round), 6-under (’08, first), 4-under (’10, first), and 3-under (’10, second).

“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve kind of figured it out,” Frontis said. “I’ve learned how to get around a golf course, give myself opportunities for birdies, and I don’t press things.”

“Dusty doesn’t make bogeys. You have to make birdies and hope he makes pars,” said Zach Wandersheid, who started the day in second, two shots off the lead, but finished tied for third with Jeff Larkin at 213 after a closing 74. “Trying to keep up with Dusty, I tried shots I normally wouldn’t attempt.”

Even with that steady play, Frontis couldn’t shake DeGrood.

“Corey was playing great; he was really pushing me,” Frontis said. “It was nerve-racking coming down the stretch. If I didn’t have a short game, I’d have been in trouble.”

DeGrood made things really interesting with a two-putt par from about 40 feet on the par 3 16th, while Frontis missed a 5-footer for par, cutting the lead to one.

But on the par 3 17th, DeGrood’s tee shot sailed right of the green, while Frontis was on the left apron, about 10 feet from the hole.

DeGrood chipped to five feet but missed the par putt, while Frontis got down in two for par to re-establish his two-shot cushion and effectively seal the victory.

“When you play against Dusty, you have to seize the moment,” DeGrood said. “You hope to get on a run because he’s not coming back to the field. If you can’t, you just tip your cap to him.

“He’s one of the best players to ever come from around here.”

FINAL-ROUND SCORES

(Friday at Apple Tree, par 72; Saturday at Mount Adams, par 72; Sunday at SunTides, par 70)

Low gross of the field: Dusty Frontis 68-69-69—206.

Low net of the field: Michael Dubrule 61-70-67—198.

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Corey DeGrood 69-72-67—208; 2, Carey Weedman 69-76-67—212; 3, (tie) Zach Wanderscheid 71-68-74—213, Jeff Larkin 71-73-69—213; 5, Gary Hutchins 70-76-70—216; 6, Aaron Adams 71-77-72—220; 7, Brad Donahue 72-77-72—221; 8, Doug Hearron 74-78-70—222; 9, Kody McDonnell 74-74-76—224; 10, Russ Arbuckle 77-76-74—227.

Net: 1, Jeff Larkin 207; 2, Aaron Adams 211; 3, Carey Weedman 212; 4, Corey DeGrood 214; 5, (tie) Dusty Frontis 215, Kody McDonnell 215; 7, (tie) Brad Donahue 218, Russ Arbuckle 218; 9, (tie) Gary Hutchins 219, Doug Hearron 219.

FIRST FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Ray Gallipo 78-76-71—225; 2, Gary Gredvig 75-80-76—231; 3, (tie) Willie Edwards 81-79-77—237, Doug Darwood 81-80-76—237; 5, Tim Fortier 77-83-82—242; 6, (tie) Jeff Stevens 80-84-79—243, Ron McClain 80-82-81—243; 8, Dan Gavic 88-77-83—248; 9, Heath Reeves 86-78-85—249; 10, Andrew Eakin 85-84-82—251.

Net: 1, Doug Darwood 201; 2, Ray Gallipo 210; 3, (tie) Tim Fortier 212, Ron Eakin 212; 5, Andrew Eakin 215; 6, (tie) Gary Gredvig 216, Willie Edwards 216; 8, (tie) Ron McClain 219, Lewis Bassell 219; 10, Heath Reeves 222.

SECOND FLIGHT

Gross: 1, James Rogers 82-79-79—240; 2, Tony Whitley 82-78-84—244; 3, David Fast 87-79-81—247; 4, Rod Johnston 89-84-81—254; 5, Michael Dubrule 80-89-86—255; 6, (tie) Ed Parkins 89-87-80—256, Jerry Besel 90-81-85—256; 8, Tommy Dang 93-85-85—263; 9, David Barnes 93-85-86—264; 10, Bob Bergeron 95-79-92—266.

Net: 1, James Rogers 201, 2, Tony Whitley 205; 3, Tommy Dang 206; 4, David Barnes 207, 5, David Fast 208; 6, Rod Johnston 212; 7, Rod Knoepfle 216; 8, (tie) Ed Parkins 217, Jerry Besel 217; 10, Jerry Ward 221.

TOPPENISH, Wash. — Typically, Saturday’s round in any golf tournament is referred to a “moving day” as players either try to move into contention, or take themselves out of it heading into the final 18 holes.

On moving day in this year’s Yakima Amateur Invitational, Dusty Frontis didn’t budge a bit — the two-time defending champion was still sitting atop the leader-board after another red-number round, this time at Mount Adams Country Club.

Frontis fired a 3-under 69 Saturday that left him with a two-shot lead heading into today’s final round at SunTides Golf Course.

Frontis now has a 7-under total of 137 this week, and he is 15-under par for his last three Yakima Am rounds going back to his record-tying 8-under closing round at the Yakima Elks last August.

There was a some shuffling right behind the leader, with Zach Wandersheid sliding ahead of Corey DeGrood into second place after shooting the day’s low round, a 4-under 68.

That puts Wanderscheid at 139, two back of Frontis and two ahead of DeGrood, who shot even par Saturday.

A couple of other contenders fell back after Saturday’s round.

Carey Weedman, who came in just a shot off the lead, struggled to a 76 Saturday and is now eight shots off the pace, while Jeff Larkin, who started Saturday’s play just three shots of the pace, had a 73 and is seven back.

In the other two flights, Ray Gallipo holds a one-shot lead over Gary Gredvig in First Flight gross, and Tony Whitley is also a one-stroke leader, over James Rogers in Second Flight gross.

SECOND-ROUND SCORES

(Friday at Apple Tree, par 72; Saturday at Mount Adams, par 72)

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Dusty Frontis 68-69—137; 2, Zach Wanderscheid 71-68—139; 3, Corey DeGrood 68-72—140; 4, Jeff Larkin 71-73—144; 5, Carey Weedman 69-76—145; 6, Gary Hutchins 70-76—146; 7, (tie) Aaron Adams 71-77—148, Kody McDonnell 74-74—148; 9, Brad Donahue 72-77—149; 10, Troy Wilmoth 77-74—151.

Net: 1, Jeff Larkin 140; 2, (tie) Aaron Adams 142, Kody McDonnell 142; 4, Dusty Frontis 143; 5, Corey DeGrood 145; 6, (tie) Zach Wanderscheid 147, Brad Donahue 147.

FIRST FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Ray Gallipo 78-76—154; 2, Gary Gredvig 75-80—155; 3, (tie) Willie Edwards 81-79—160, Tim Fortier 77-83—160; 5, Doug Darwood 81-80—161; 6, Ron McClain 80-82—162; 7, Ron Eakin 82-81—163; 8, (tie) Jeff Stevens 80-84—164, Heath Reeves 86-78—164; 10, Dan Gavic 88-77—165.

Net: 1, Doug Darwood 137; 2, Tim Fortier 140; 3, Ron Eakin 141; 4, Ray Gallipo 144; 5, (tie) Gary Gredvig 145, Lewis Bassell 145, Andrew Eakin 145.

SECOND FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Tony Whitley 82-78—160; 2, James Rogers 82-79—161; 3, David Fast 87-79—166; 4, Michael Dubrule 80-89—179; 5, Jerry Besel 98-81—171; 6, Rod Johnston 89-84—173; 7, Bob Bergeron 95-79—174; 8, Ed Parkins 89-87—176; 9, (tie) Ron Whitaker 93-84—177, Rod Knoepfle 86-91—177.
Net: 1, Michael Dubrule 131; 2, Tony Whitley 134; 3, (tie) Tommy Dang 140, David Barnes 140; 5, Rod Knoepfle 141.

Four-time champion seizes one-shot lead ||

YAKIMA, Wash. — If there was any added pressure with a bit of history within his reach, Dusty Frontis sure didn’t show it in Friday’s opening round of the Yakima Amateur Invitational.

Dusty Frontis, a four-time champion of the The Yakima Amateur Invitational golf tournament, lines up a shot while fellow golfers Corey DeGrood, center, and Aaron Adams wait in the shade on Friday at Apple Tree Golf Course. (Sara Gettys/Yakima Herald-Republic)

Instead, the two-time defending champion made it clear to the strong field of challengers that it won’t be easy to unseat him.

Frontis opened this year’s defense with a masterful tour of Apple Tree Golf Course, firing a 4-under par 68 to grab a one-shot lead over playing partner Corey DeGrood and Carey  Weedman.

The crowded leaderboard features four more players within three shots of the lead. Gary Hutchins is fourth after a 70, and three players are tied at 71 — Zach Wanderscheid, Jeff Larkin and Aaron Adams, who was the third member of Frontis’ group.

Frontis is attempting to become the first player to win three straight times in what started as the Yakima City Tournament in 1944. A victory would also make Frontis just the third five-time champion.

Today’s second round is at Mount Adams Country Club, with the closing round Sunday at SunTides Golf Course.

Yakima Amateur Invitational

FIRST-ROUND SCORES

Friday at Apple Tree, par 72

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Dusty Frontis 68; 2, (tie) Corey DeGrood 69, Carey Weedman 69; 4, Gary Hutchins 70; 5, (tie) Zach Wanderscheid 71, Jeff Larkin 71, Aaron Adams 71.

Net: 1, Adams 68; 2, (tie) Larkin 69, Weedman 69; 4, (tie) Frontis 71, DeGrood 71, Hutchins 71, Brad Donahue 71, Kody McDonnell 71.

FIRST FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Gary Gredvig 75; 2, Tim Fortier 77; 3, Ray Gallipo 78.

Net: 1, Fortier 67; 2, Doug Darwood 69; 3, Gredvig 70.

SECOND FLIGHT

Gross: 1, Michael Dubrule 80; 2, (tie) Tony Whitley 82, James Rogers 82; 4, Rod Knoepfle 86.

Net: 1, Dubrule 61; 2, Knoepfle 68; 3, (tie) Whitley 69, Rogers 69.

SECOND-ROUND TEE TIMES

Today at Mount Adams Country Club, Toppenish

9 a.m.: Randy Boast, Michael Dubrule, Robert Washabaugh.

9:08: Reidar Nettleship, Carey Weedman, Jeff Larkin, Kody McDonnell.

9:16: Willie Edwards, Kyle Ancheta, Andrew Eakin, Heath Reeves.

9:24: Rod Johnston, Ron Whitaker, David Fast, James Rogers.

9:40: Dusty Frontis, Corey DeGrood, Aaron Adams.

9:48: Doug Hearron, Ward Jackson, Gary Hutchins, Perry Page.

9:56: Troy Wilmoth, Russ Arbuckle, Jerry Besel, Ron Eakin.

10:04: Mike Melton, Tim Fortier, Jim Page, Lewis Bassell.

10:12: Tommy Dang, David Barnes, Martin Davis.

10:20: Rod Knoepfle, Ed Parkins, Bob Bergeron, Tony Whitley.

10:36: Zach Wanderscheid, Ivan Porcayo, Trini Madrigal.

10:44: Dan Lantz, Jerry Ward, Billl Krapf, Robin Cushing.

10:52: James Eglin, Doug Darwood, Ron McClain.

11:00: Jeff Stevens, Dan Gavic, Ray Gallipo, Gary Gredvig.

11:08: Zach Mayer, Kenny Leadon, Brad Donahue, Matt Crockett.

Photos from Friday’s first round of the Yakima Amateur Invitational golf tournament at Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima, Wash. All photos by Sara Gettys of the Yakima Herald-Republic.

ELMA, Wash. — West Valley’s postseason run finally came to a end Friday night as the team fell 11-0 to Mercer Island in the 11-12 Little League State Tournament.

West Valley’s defense had a tough night, leading to six unearned runs for Mercer Island.

Offensively, West Valley had just two hits, singles by Jake King and Eli Valdez.

Still, it was a strong postseason showing for West Valley, which posted a combined 9-2 record in the district and state tournaments.

Mercer Island will face Auburn today for the state championship.

GOLF

Backes 8th in Jr. state tourney

EVERETT, Wash. — Holden Backes finished eighth in the Boys 8-11 Division in the Washington Junior Golf Association’s State Championship that concluded Friday in Everett.

Backes shot 37-36 in the first two rounds, which were nine holes, and then closed with a 93 in their lone 18-hole round for a 166 total.

He was the only local golfer among the eight state qualifiers to advance to the final round.

FINAL RESULTS

Boys

16-17: Eric Gravbrot 75-81—156, Kameron Lamb 79-85—164. 14-15: Taylor Bolm 94-90—184. 8-11: 8, Holden Backes 37-36-93—166, Travis Kay 40-38—78, Dylan Apodaca 42-38—80, Dylan Bissell 42-42—84.

Girls

14-15: Bree Wanderscheid 77-81—158.

ADULT FASTPITCH

JRW outlasts Rez Dawgz

SALEM, Ore. — It took awhile, but Jason Grow’s 15th-inning RBI single lifted JRW and Associates to a 2-1 record on the first day of the Class C Western National tournament with a 7-6 victory over the Rez Dawgz at Wallace Marine Park on Thursday.

Sam Aldridge pitched nine innings of relief in two stints and had 18 strikeouts against the all-Native American team from LeMoore, Calif.

In their other Thursday games JRW beat Mixed Company of Fresno, Calif. 7-0 and lost to the Wolf Pack of Las Cruces, N.M. 2-1.

On Friday JRW & Associates beat the Southern Oregon Bandits 3-0.

Mixed Company         000    000    —    0    0    2
JRW                                000    241    —    7    11    2
F. Dean, Dean Chavez (6) and J. Dean; Aldridge and Johnson
JRW highlights: Tim Ronestad HR, 3 RBI; Kevin Norton 3-3, 2 RBI; Sam Aldridge 9 K, 0 BB.
Wolf Pack    001    100    0    —    2    9    0
JRW               000    010    0    —    1    5    0
Mancha and Sedillo; Aldridge and Johnson
JRW highlights: Casey Johnson 1-3, RBI; Aldridge 4 K, 0 BB.
Rez Dawgz    400    020    000    000    000    —    6    10    0
JRW                001    101    300    000    001    —    7    20    3
Alanis, Teron (7) and Dixon; Arndt, Aldridge (5), Arndt (6), Aldridge (8) and Johnson, Grow (6), Johnson (8)
JRW highlights: Sam Aldridge 3-6, RBI, 18 K, 1 BB; Travis Lamb 4-6, 2 RBI (bottom 7th); Jason Grow 4-6, RBI in 15 inn.;
pitching: Aldridge 1 bb, 18 k’s in 8 inn  in last 7 inn of game had 16 k’s.
JRW               100    010    1    —    3    9    0
S. Oregon    000    000    0    —    0    2    3
Aldridge and Johnson; Howe, Trotter (6) and Mecum
JRW highlights: Tim Fischer 1-3, RBI; Tim Hite 2-4, 2 runs; Sam Aldridge 2-3, 2 RBI, 5 K, 0 BB.