Northwest Notes, June 6, 2012
Local trio selected on
second day of MLB Draft
Derek Jones and Taylor Ard of Washington State, as well as Gonzaga outfielder Royce Bolinger were selected in the second day of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.
Ard, a redshirt junior, was picked in the seventh round by the Seattle Mariners and was the 221st pick overall. It was the earliest a Cougar first baseman was drafted since John Olerud was a third round pick of Toronto.
It is the third time Ard was drafted after the then-Florida Marlins selected him in 2010 out of Mt. Hood Community College. Last year, Boston drafted Ard in the 25th round.
Ard led Washington State with 12 home runs, 50 RBI, 127 total bases and a .577 slugging percentage.
Jones was selected in the eighth round by Colorado, 258th overall. He was selected by Baltimore in the 13th round last year, but elected to return for his senior season and leaves the career record holder in home runs with 41.
Bolinger was selected in the sixth round by Texas as the 216th pick and ninth player selected by the Rangers. He started all 56 games for the Bulldogs, leading the West Coast Conference in hitting (.392) and hits (93).
Shine seeking individuals
for home match events
The Spokane Shine, a Women's Premier Soccer League team, is looking for teams to play exhibition matches before games and during halftime, as well as ball kids, gate greeters and referee escorts.
Participants of all ages are welcome for the ball kid, gate greeter and ref escort.
Exhibition match players should be under-12 and up. Home games at Joe Albi Stadium are: Friday, June 8; Saturday, June 23; Friday, July 6; Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14.
The team will host a meet and greet on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Global Soccer Center, located at 2001 North Division Street in Spokane. Players will sign autographs, conduct a small training session and play with all participants to raise money for practice jersey. Cost is $5.
Information: Linda (208) 755-3637 or email [email protected].
Kootenai Electric to hold
golf tournament July 13
The Kootenai Electric Cooperative's annual golf tournament is Friday, July 13 at Twin Lakes Village Golf Course.
Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Operation Round Up Scholarship Program. This year's tournament allows players to fish for a score on one of the holes.
Lunch will be provided by Texas Roadhouse and dinner provided by Moondollars at Twin Lakes Village.
Registration includes: lunch, green fees, a golf cart, dinner and drinks.
Cost is $500 per team, which also includes a banner sponsor. Individuals are $100.
Information: visit www.kec.com or call (208) 292-3270.