TDHS Sports Notes by Billy Brost - Jan. 31
By Billy Brost
Happy last Monday of January!
It’s hard to believe we are entering the final month of the winter sports season here at The Dalles High School. Conference play is well underway for the Riverhawks in basketball, swimming, wrestling, and skiing, while our defending state champion cheer squad is preparing to defend their title in the coming weeks.
If you’re a basketball fan, this is the week to come out and support the Riverhawks, as we host games here in The Dalles on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and a rare Saturday five-pack of games!
Before we get into this week’s games and matches, let’s quickly review what happened in Riverhawks’ athletics this past week!
The Dalles High School Athletic Director Billy Brost
The Week That Was:
-On Thursday, Jan. 27, the boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Ridgeview, where they dropped an IMC matchup with the Ravens, 60-50.
-Friday, Jan. 28, saw the Riverhawks’ girls’ team return to Kurtz Gym, where they too hosted the Ravens of Ridgeview. The girls lost another tough ballgame, 47-18.
-Also on Friday, the ski team hit the mountain for the slalom at Timberline. Results are as follows:
Ashley Quisenberry finished 21st with a time of 2:01.80, Wren Greeley took 38th with a time of 2:53.28, and Molly Proctor placed 41st with a finishing time of 3:12.46.
On the men’s side, Henry Perez placed 6th, with a time of 1:41.70, Joe Codding placed 10th with a time of 1:51.36, and Mattieu Poiraud finished 30th with a time of 2:36.93.
-On Saturday, the wrestling team traveled to Gorge rival, Hood River Valley for the Girls’ Dual matchup. Maisie Bandal-Ramirez went 3-2 on the day in her 125-lb. matches.
-The Swim team traveled to Redmond for an IMC dual competition. Results were not available as of this writing.
-Skiing returned to action on Sunday, Jan. 30, at Ski Bowl. Results are as follows:
Lucy Booth placed 6th with a time of 1:43.82. Ella Smith also finished in the Top-10 taking 8th with a time of 1:44.98. Ashley Quisenberry took 24th, posting a 1:55.32. Fiona Dunlap took 44th with a finishing time of 2:11.89. Kailee Klindt took 51st, with a time of 2:23.94, and Wren Greely rounded out the girls’ action, taking 57th place with a time of 2:43.51.
Cooper Klindt placed 8th, posting a time of 1:43.12, Grey Roetcisoender took 11th place with a time of 1:44.74, Joe Codding placed 13th with a time of 1:46.65, Henry Perez took 19th place with a finish of 1:50.90, Bucky Wilkonson placed 24th with a time of 1:52.89, Paul Kelly finished 30th with a 1:56.91 time, and Mattieu Poiraud took home 45th place with a time of 2:33.15.
The Week Ahead:
-Girls’ basketball returns to the court tonight, Jan. 31, hosting Riverdale. JV action starts at 5:30 p.m. at Kurtz, with varsity action following at 7 p.m.
-Pendleton comes to town for a 6-pack of games in The Dalles against both the boys and girls teams on Tuesday, Feb. 1. At Wahtonka Gym, boys JV start at 4 p.m., followed by boys JV2 action at 5:30, and finishing with girls JV2 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile at Kurtz Gym, girls JV tip-off at 4 p.m., followed by girls varsity action at 5:30 p.m., and concluding with the boys varsity game at 7 p.m.
-Wrestling hits the road for a quick dual at Pendleton on Tuesday evening, in preparation for the postseason.
-The Gorge Rivalry returns to Kurtz Gym Thursday, Feb. 3, as the boys host Hood River Valley. JV2 kicks off at 5 p.m. at Wahtonka, followed by JV action at 5:30 p.m., and the varsity game at 7 p.m. Be sure to wear your black Riverhawks’ gear as it is a BLACKOUT NIGHT for Riverhawks’ hoops!
-The girls travel up the river to take on Hood River Thursday night as well. JV2 tips off at 5 p.m., JV also plays at 5 p.m. and varsity starts at 6:30 p.m.
-Swimming returns to the pool, as they head to Hood River for a dual.
-Finally on Saturday, Feb. 5, The Dalles hosts a 5-pack of IMC games with Crook County. Starting at noon, the boys JV team plays at Wahtonka, while the girls JV squad plays at Kurtz Gym. At 1:30 p.m., the boys JV2 team continues the weekend action at Wahtonka, while the girls varsity tip off at Kurtz Gym. Finally, at 3:00 p.m., the boys varsity tip off at Kurtz Gym.
-The girls wrestling postseason begins, with their district tournament at Crook County on Saturday. Top finishers will qualify for the State Wrestling Tournament.
-Last but certainly not least, our defending state champion cheer squad will travel to Salem for one last warm-up competition before their state competition.
Odds and Ends:
-This past week, the Riverhawks’ athletic family lost Mr. John Fredrick. He began the season working his 50th year running scoreboards for various basketball programs, including the last several years in The Dalles. His impact on football, basketball, baseball, Riverhawks’ Boosters, a member of the media, and as a former school board member will never be forgotten. Mr. Fredrick was the epitome of the Riverhawk, and he cared deeply about our programs and our student-athletes. Our deepest condolences to the Fredrick Family, along with his loved ones and friends. Rest in Peace Mr. Fredrick.
-With the unexpected loss of Mr. Fredrick to Riverhawks’ athletics, we are looking for volunteers to step up and assist us in filling the operation of scoreboards for boys and girls JV and varsity basketball games. If you do not know how, that is okay; we can teach you! We simply need volunteers to help us continue running our games.
-Spring athletics registration is now open for sign-ups via Family ID. You can sign your student-athlete up for spring sports by clicking this link.
DISTRICT POLICY REGARDING INDOOR MASK MANDATES:
Concessions will not be operated at D21 facilities and events for the time being. Outside food and drink are NOT permitted in D21 athletic events and facilities for the time being.
Masking is required of ALL FANS AND VISITORS to D21 athletic facilities. This includes bench players, coaches, and event workers. The only personnel NOT required to wear masks during our events, are on-court, participating athletes and in-game officials.
Feel free to contact the athletic office if you have any questions.
That’s what’s coming up in Riverhawkland! I encourage you to come out and support our student-athletes, practice social distancing, be safe, stay warm, take your time on the roads, and as always, GO RIVERHAWKS!
-A.D. Brost
