The Cherry Blossoms — Cherry City Roller Derby’s junior team — came home with silver from the Junior Roller Derby Association Championship on Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31. The second place finish in the open division came in the Cherry Blossoms first trip to the JRDA Championships. The[Read More…]
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Mavericks League announces ’22 All-Star selections
The Mavericks League announced their All-Star selections with an 18-man roster from the Volcanoes, Mavericks, Senators and Campesinos.
Wild week 11 in the Mavericks League
Week 11 of the Mavericks League provided some firsts for the league and season. The first walk-off win of the season, the first player to record a home run and be credited with the win, season debuts from a few players, and it all ended with standings still looking crowded.
USA Boxing in Keizer August 6
The sweet science is coming to Keizer on Saturday, Aug. 6, with the Better Health Boxing Show, an official USA Boxing event.
Toe 2 Toe Boxing Gym will be hosting the event, which is set to feature 10-12 bouts.
Rally time at Volcanoes Stadium
Volcanoes Stadium had a special guest last weekend, Rally the Mascot.
Disla does it all for Sens in extra inning W
Jeff Disla accomplished something very few can claim in a league with a designated hitter. On Sunday, Disla homered and recorded the win on the mound for the Senators against the Volcanoes in a 12-11 12-inning saga.
His day started in centerfield, as it normally does. In the fourth inning, Disla’s two-run shot put the Senators up 5-3. But there was plenty of game left.
Senators score seven Saturday, stop slide
The Senators were finally able to snap their seven-game losing streak on Saturday against the Volcanoes.
Two runs in the first put them up early, and the Senators never looked back in the 7-2 win, their first since July 3 against the Volcanoes.
Bessard and Mavericks break ‘Sinos’ streak Saturday
Chris Bessard may have only had two at-bats on Saturday, but he made the most of them.
Bessard was 2-for-2 with three RBIs in the Mavericks 6-4 win against the Campesinos, breaking the ‘Sinos five-game win streak.
‘Sino swag on display Friday night
The defending champion Campesinos are on the upswing, winning their fifth game in a row on Friday.
Thanks to three home runs, the ‘Sinos opened their week with a 9-5 win over the Mavericks.
Volcanoes’ walk-off win opens week 11
Carlos Cuevas connects with a pitch for a third inning double on Thursday, July 21, against the Volcanoes. Volcanoes third baseman Jose Villa throws across the diamond to Matt Holiday at first base on Thursday, July 21, against the Senators.
