Knee Injury Ends Season For CV Pitcher Del Mese
Central Valley’s baseball team suffered a blow when R.J. Del Mese was injured and lost for the year.
But it didn’t keep the Bears from defeating rival University on Thursday.
Del Mese, CV’s pitcher and all-GSL football quarterback, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in a non-league game Saturday against Sandpoint. He will undergo surgery.
“It’s really sad, I feel so bad for him,” said coach Ed Garcia. “He’s a wonderful young man who was going to have a good season.”
The injury occurred while he was rounding first base after hitting a ground ball.
On Thursday, CV evened its GSL record with a 14-11 win over the Titans. The team rallied from a 6-2 deficit to lead 14-6 and weathered U-Hi’s comeback.
Four Bears, Raif Jochim, Nate Lynch, Andrew Larson and Ben Miller homered for the team which had eight extra-base hits. Larson had three hits in the game.
Bakken saves Titans with D
The D in Devon Bakken’s first name stands for defense.
Without it, University’s softball team would not be undefeated.
Bakken’s acrobatic play at shortstop while all around her faltered, was as responsible for U-Hi’s 2-1 win over Central Valley as was her bat.
“Defensively she’s as solid as there is,” said coach Ken Van Sickle. “She made a great volleyball roll up the middle (on one stop).”
To date, Bakken is batting .600 for the 3-0 Titans, driving in the winning run with the first of two singles against CV.
In a game where all three runs were unearned and the teams combined for eight errors, Bakken handled eight of nine chances.
“I know we were playing a little tight. For a veteran team we shouldn’t be,” said Van Sickle. “It was a game I feel fortunate to win. It wasn’t pretty but anytime you get a W against a contender, that’s what counts.”
Baseball roster deadlines near
Spokane Valley Baseball registration deadline is Monday for those who want to avoid paying a late fee.
Forms are available in the office at 12505 E. Sprague in the back of the Olympic Sports building. The office is open from 9 a.m. to noon today and on Fridays, also Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.
The league is looking for umpires. It is a paid position.
Call 922-0420 for information.
Valley Girls Softball seeks players
Registration forms for Valley Girls Softball players, ages 7 and older, are available at several locations.
Forms can be obtained at Evergreen Pet Shop, 14319 E. Sprague, Olympic Sports and at the Valley Baseball office, and in the West Valley School District office, 2805 North Argonne.
Coaches, sponsors, umpires (a paid position), and board members are needed.
For information call 927-1313 or 928-9139.
Hangman ladies set play
Despite damage from flooding to Hangman Valley Golf Course, the 18-hole ladies club is scheduled to begin play, April 4.
The ladies will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the clubhouse with golf to follow on the back nine.
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