First Auction Meeting Set

The first meeting to plan the 2009 Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction will take place on Monday, December 8th beginning at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, which is located just East of Jesuit High School off Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. Ernesto's has been a strong supporter of the Beaverton Softball program.

At this meeting, volunteer roles will be discussed. All program parents are encouraged to attend and learn how they can help. The Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction will be held this year on Friday, January 30 in the BHS Cafeteria. This event is typically the program's largest fundraiser, and draws hundreds of participants.

Fourth Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Beaverton High School softball will present its 4th annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday evening, January 30, 2009. The event will be held in the BHS Cafeteria and will be open from 5:00 - 9:00 pm in conjunction with the boys basketball games against cross-town rival Jesuit in the adjacent main gym.

This year's silent auction will feature outstanding sports memorabilia, vacation trips, golf, restaurant gift certificates and many other valuable items. Silent auction items typically sell for a fraction of their retail value.

For more information, or to order tickets, please email bhsdinner09@yahoo.com

Meeting Details Provide 2008-09 Task List

Last night, Varsity Head Coach Jim Marron laid out the tasks the softball programs players and parents need to accomplish in coming months. Marron also introduced Dave Kimmer as the new Varsity Assistant Coach (Kimmer coached JV last season) and Stephanie Hemmingson as the JV-2 Coach. Hemmingson is a recent graduate of Kenyon College where she pitched for the Ladies softball squad. The new JV coach - who is also a PE teacher at Beaverton - did not attend.

Marron handed out two important packets of information. The first was a fundraising package which included sample letters for players to send to friends and acquaintences who might want to support their softball careers. Marron asked that all players send out these letters, which have proven to be successful ways of raising money for the program. He also noted that outfield banners are available at a cost of $500 for 2 seasons. These are typically purchased by businesses or parents.

Marron noted that the program's major fundraiser - the Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction - will take place during basketball season. All players should plan on created a "basket" for the Silent Auction. There are many possible baskets and good ideas are available on the internet. In addition, Silent Auction items are needed. Almost anything can be a good auction item. If you would like to help with procurement or other event needs, please email Diane Evans at wagontire@yahoo.com. There is much work to do, and if everyone participates it is much easier to get it all done.

The second packet contained all the permission forms necessary for the team's spring break trip. These forms do not need to be completed immediately, but families should plan on getting them finished early so that there is no rush to complete them in the spring.

Marron noted that the location of the spring trip is up in the air - the previously planned trip to South Carolina is not going to work out as the schools Spring Break are at a different time in that state. Current possibilities include Northern California, Medford or Las Vegas.

Marron also laid out a general schedule. In late October, there will be "open gym" times available for pitching and hitting practices. These will continue through November and December based on the OSAA schedule. Tryouts will be in late February. The first week will be dedicated to activities such as conditioning and throwing. The second week will be on-field softball skills. He also noted that there are no restrictions on players participation in ASA softball practices or tournaments as long as they don't directly interfere with official BHS practices or games.

If at all possible, players of all skill levels should be working on their softball skills outside of open gym times. If your player does not have a winter skills workout opportunity, please contact the coaching staff.

Please note that if you are not receiving emails from Coach Marron (or if you would like to add a second or third email address for your family to the distribution list) please contact Jim at BHS.Softball@verizon.net.

Weight Lifting to Begin

For the first time in years, Beaverton High softball team members will be able to participate in organized, free weight training. Head Coach Jim Marron reports that by the end of June team members will be able to work on weight lifting, agility and flexibility in the new BHS weight room. The sessions are tentatively scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am to Noon. The final schedule - including the start date - will be set once completion of the weight room remodeling is in sight.

While the sessions are not mandatory, added strength and agility can make an important contribution to a player's success on the field. All players - including incoming Freshmen - are encouraged to watch for additional information on this opportunity.

Beavers Snag Post-Season Honors

Despite a difficult season in the win-loss columns, five members of the 2008 Beaverton softball squad earned All-Metro Honors.

Junior Megen Ickler was named to the All-Metro Second Team as a pitcher. She is joined by Sophomore Hannah Johnson, who returns to the Second Team again this year as an infielder.

Junior Maddie Evans and Freshman Willow Martinson were named All-Metro Honorable Mention infielders, while Senior Hannah McMahon was selected as a utility player.

Congratulations to all these young women for their outstanding efforts this season!

2008 Varsity Results

Pre-Season

3/10/08 - @ Sprague 4 - Beaverton 4 (5 inn)
3/14/08 - vs. Centennial @ Beaverton - 4:30 pm (Postponed - Rain)
3/19/08 - @ Forest Grove 7, Beaverton 3
3/20/08 - @ Newberg 4, Beaverton 5 (6 inn) (see game post below)
3/24/08 - vs. Crescent Valley 6, Beaverton 8 (Bend Tournament) (see game post below)
3/24/08 - vs. Valley Catholic 4, Beaverton 0 (Bend Tournament) (see game post below)
3/25/08 - vs. Oregon City Pioneers 1, Beaverton 0 (Bend Tournament) (see game post below)
3/25/08 - vs. North Salem 3, Beaverton 1 (Bend Tournament) (see game post below)
3/26/08 - vs. Centennial (Bend Tournament) - CANCELLED - SNOW
3/26/08 - vs. Summit (Bend Tournament) - CANCELLED - SNOW
4/02/08 - @ Newberg 1, Beaverton 8
4/3/08 - vs. Tualatin 3, Beaverton 10

Metro League

4/07/08 - @ Jesuit 6, Beaverton 2 News article
4/10/08 - vs. Westview 7 Beaverton 1
4/11/08 - vs. Sunset 8 Beaverton 4
4/14/08 -@ Southridge 9, Beaverton 1 News article
4/16/08 - vs. Aloha 0, Beaverton 3
4/18/08 - vs. Jesuit 11 Beaverton 1 (5 inn)
4/21/08 - @ Westview 6, Beaverton 2
4/25/08 - vs. Southridge 11 @ Beaverton 1
4/26/08 - @ Sunset 10, Beaverton 0 (5 inn)
4/28/08 - vs. Aloha 1 @ Beaverton 7
4/30/08 - @ Jesuit 1, Beaverton 0
5/2/08 - vs. Westview 3 @ Beaverton 1
5/05/08 - vs. Sunset 11 Beaverton 1
5/7/08 - @ Southridge 9, Beaverton 1
5/9/08 - @ Aloha 1, Beaverton 10


Note: All results are 7 innings unless otherwise noted.

JV Racks Up Wins

Led by solid pitching from freshmen Moriah Kimmer and Molly Tyler, the Beaverton Junior Varsity team pushed its record to 5 - 4 in the past three days. On Saturday, the JV hosted Westview for a double header at the Stadium. In the first game, Kimmer tossed the first shutout of the young season, blanking the Wildcats 5 - 0. Kimmer struck out 7 and walked 2 while scattering 4 hits.



In the second game, Tyler struck out 5 and walked 2 while also giving up 4 hits. Beaverton prevailed in this game 3 - 2.

On Monday, April 14, the JV traveled to Southridge and dominated the Skyhawks, winning 10 - 2. Kimmer returned to the mound and recorded 11 strikeouts while allowing no walks, 3 hits and no earned runs. Offensively, the Beavers racked up 11 hits, 13 walks and had two players reach base when they were hit by pitches.

Game Photos Available

There are two websites where pictures of many Beaverton Varsity and JV games can be found. BHS softball dad Jim Kenck has some great shots of early season games, including the Bend trip, at this site. Jim has given permission for Beaverton softball parents to download pictures they would like from this site at no cost. Please do not use these pictures for any public purpose without crediting Jim's work.

Beaverton Valley Times Sports Editor Miles Vance also publishes shots of games he attends. He was at the Jesuit game Monday and will undoubtedly attend other games as the season progresses. These pictures are available for purchase.

Beavers Drop Two Close Ones

The bats went silent Tuesday as the Beavers dropped two close contests. The first game was a pitching duel between Junior Megen Ickler and Oregon City. Neither team could score until OC pushed across what proved to be the winning run on a throwing error in the top of the 7th. Ickler and the Beaver defense were spectacular otherwise, working out of several innings where the Pioneers had one or two runners on base with one or no outs.

In the second game, the Beavers fell behind North Salem 3-1 and couldn't recover. The team rallied for a single run late. Senior Hannah McMahon was probably robbed of a 2-run homer late in the game on a shot that appeared it would have easily cleared a 200' fence (there are no outfield fences at Skyline Park). Freshman Molly Tyler pitched well for five innings and Moriah Kimmer came on for one inning of hitless relief.

Beavers Split Two In Central Oregon

Beaverton rallied from a 5-run deficit in their morning game to beat Crescent Valley 8 - 6. Freshman pitchers Moriah Kimmer and Molly Tyler went the distance for the Beavers. Offensive highlights included a two-run home run by Sam White and a 3-run shot from Maddie Evans which provided the winning margin.

In the afternoon game, the Beavers fell to defending 3A state champion Valley Catholic 4-0. Megen Ickler pitched the complete game for the Beavers and Sami Picken went the distance for Valley Catholic.


Megan Spooner slides in safely
for one of the Beavers 8 runs
against Crescent Valley.

Beavers Even Record at Newberg

Beaverton rallied from a 3-run deficit, took its first lead in the top of the last inning, and then closed out the game in a driving rainstorm beating the Newberg Tigers 5-4 in 6 innings. The win evened Beaverton's record at 1-1, following the 7-3 loss at Forest Grove on Wednesday.

Kayla Lauro's 2nd-inning home run over the center field fence was the only scoring for the Beavers early, who finally got to Newberg pitcher Casey Bearden late in the game. Beaverton trailed twice - 1-0 before Lauro's homer - and 4-1 before rallying for 3 runs in the 5th and the game-winner in the 6th. Molly Tyler started on the mound for Beaverton and Megen Ickler came on in late-game relief and got the win as the team's offense got untracked.


The teams work together to cover the field. The game was delayed about 30 minutes during this rain event.









The Beavers now travel to Central Oregon for six games in three days, assuming it doesn't snow :).

Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner Draws Hundreds, Earns Thousands

The Beaverton Softball program's Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction was a huge success. More than 300 people filled the east half of the BHS Cafeteria and helped the team earn about $4,000 before expenses. The delicious spaghetti dinner was donated by Ernesto's Italian Restaurant.

Team members worked hard to set up and clean up and also had a chance to watch the boys basketball team beat Jesuit. Meanwhile, coaches and parents served meals and helped guide attendees to more than 50 auction items, including baskets put together by the team. Among the most popular attractions was an appearance by Madame Deandra, a Tarot Card reader.

BHS Softball thanks all those who attended and made bids on auction items. We look forward to seeing you at this fun event next year!

February 22nd - 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction!!!

The Beaverton softball program has set the date for its 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction. This event draws about 500 attendees every year, and features excellent food from Ernesto's Italian Restaurant. Auction items this year will include sports memorabilia, golf and beach packages, Blazer tickets and much, much more. The Dinner and Auction will take place before and during the Beaverton vs. Jesuit boys basketball games.

DATE: Friday, February 22nd, 2008

TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

PLACE: Beaverton High School Cafeteria

COST: Just $5 per person!!!

To purchase tickets for this fun event, call 503-720-4740 or email to asaoregon@yahoo.com

SEE YOU THERE!