Last Tuesday the Linn-Benton Road Runners went to Clackamas Community College to take on the Cougars, and came away with the win, for their third consecutive win.
With a healthy team and win against Clackamas, the Cougars lose their third place spot to LB going into the NWAACC Championship Tournament that is held at Mt. Hood Community College Nov. 19.
Game one of the match did not fall in LB's favor as the opposing team had fierce kills. The Cougars kill skills looked to overwhelm LB and the Road Runners lost the first game 18-25. Game two was close, 25-21, with LB taking game two; they seemed to be figuring out there opponents strength. In game three LB's blocking game stepped up, blocking most of the Cougars attempted kills to end the game 25-15. Game four was a repeat of the third with incredible blocks and well placed kills, the road Runners defeated the Cougars 25-13, for a final score of 3-1.
"This win really set us up going into the NWACC tournament, were upward in momentum. And I said all along if had everybody healthy and everybody brought their game that they're capable of we can beat teams like this." Said head coach Jayme Frazier after LB's win against Clackamas.
Sophomore Stephanie Mugleston who led the teams kills for the night with 14 said “we pulled together and really played as a team, and came prepared." Other top match players include sophomore Luci DeLong with 10 kills and 18 digs.
Over this past weekend the Linn-Benton Community College Road Runners won two consecutive home matches over Friday and Saturday. The matches were against Southwestern Oregon Community College and Umpqua Community College.
Friday night’s game was against SOCC and looked to be up against a tough opponent as the Road Runners were down by seven before scoring their first point, and lost the first game 16-25. But that was not the end as the Road Runners made quick work of the third game winning 25-17 and eventually winning the next two games with scores of 25-21 and 26-24 for the match’s win of 3-1. Sophomore Stephanie Mugleston led the team’s kills with 17 for the night, while team mate freshman Mackenzie Gundlach led the team’s assists with 36.
Saturday’s game against Umpqua looked to be fairly easy for the Road Runners as they handled their opponents 25-16. But in the second game the visiting team showed a comeback although the Road Runners kept it close, they lost game two 22-25. The third game was a flip-flop of the first as the roadrunners won 25-22, then 25-17 for the overall match win of 3-1. Top players for the match included Sophomore Luci DeLong with 15 kills, Stephanie Mugleston with 14 kills, Mackenzie Gundlach with 50 assists and freshman Emily Buchheit with six aces.
“From day one we have dealt with injuries, from back injuries to illness’s like H1N1 for every single match” said head coach Jayme Frazier, commenting that her team has not been at full strength thus far in the season. “For this weekend I asked the team and individuals to step up, and they did and proved that they can do it.” That was the biggest part of the weekend she said, was with a lot of players out with illness, the individuals she asked to step up really did and that allowed the games to end in Linn-Benton’s favor, that and playing consistent for both matches.
Linn-Benton is currently in fourth for NWAACC’s southern region league and has one more away game against Clackamas before the NWAACC Championships.
Nestled between Great clips and Pizza Hut and across from parking lot from the Heritage mall. Is a little restaurant that specializes in all things teriyaki.
When first walking into Love Love Teriyaki you'll want look at the large menu board and choose from 15 different combination plates and bowls. The plates come with chicken (teriyaki or spicy), beef, pork or shrimp. there are also "yaki soba" and "yaki udon" noodle dishes.
Once you find a table it usually takes about five or ten minutes to receive your food and engorge yourself in teriyaki perfection. Come hungry because the serving sizes are very generous.
There are several daily lunch specials for $6.25. I had the spicy chicken plate that came with what looked like a pound charbroiled spicy chicken, a sumo size helping of rice, and fresh cabbage with crisp oriental dressing. The meal was very satisfying but I could not finish the whole meal, so I boxed it up for later.
The price range is $6.25-$8.95 and you definitely get what you pay for here. I've been to Love Love Teriyaki several times with various friends and everyone including myself have become a fan. The only downfall to this teriyaki treat is that they are not open Sundays.
Moving away from home for first time and into your own place is exciting. But when it comes time to move like a lot of college student do, they often feel ripped off when they won’t be seeing any or little of their $300-$500 security deposit. Managers may say the deposit was kept for cleaning and damages that were made, and that’s where most tenants give up, and receive nothing even if they feel like they should have got something.
There is a way to receive a full security deposit or at least most of it. Before you rent, be sure to check the apartment complex’s policies and check with the manager of what the security deposit covers. Usually it covers cleaning and damages. Joni Kelsey, manager of Oak Vale apartments in Corvallis, said “we are usually generous with giving back deposits,” and claimed most fees are from “unclean window frames and tracks that often can accumulate moisture and cause mold.”
If you decide to rent be sure to do a walkthrough before moving in and write down any previous damages done to the apartment so management can keep record of it. Also take pictures of every room for your own records. If you missed anything or something breaks within your first couple days, then tell management so you are not held responsible.
After you’re all settled in be sure to place work orders with management for any problem that arises and keep a copy of the work order for your records. Try not to attach heavy object such as bookshelves or ceiling plants, as these can cause large holes that you might not be able to patch yourself. Also stay up on utility bills or management is entitled to take out some deposit to cover expenses left unpaid.
When you are ready to move out, give a 30-day notice. If you do not give notice that you are leaving, you will lose the entire deposit.Once all your belongings are out of the unit be sure to note all damages caused by you and ask management how much will be taken out for repairs. But if your pad is just as good or better then when you moved in, you should expect your full deposit. Lastly take pictures of every room again so if your deposit is gone for some fabricated reason, then you got evidence to back yourself up and for last resort, something to show if it goes to small claims court.
Motocross races and events happen just about every weekend all year round in the northwest, and all you have to do is Google northwest tracks to find various websites and schedules. But there certain events that only happen once a year here and motorsport fans from all over come to witness these annual events in person. The atmosphere of one these events are like a rock concert on steroids and its family friendly as well. This is a list of the biggest motocross events that happen annually.
1. Monster Energy Supercross-
Round 15 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series.Qwest Field in Seattle is home to the Seattle Seahawks and the most awesome show on earth, Supercross!With over 67,000 seats, Qwest Field allows fans to watch all the action from wherever your seat in stadium is. The track is built on top of the football field and features man-made obstacles that would make even Evel Kneivel nervous.The main events don’t start till about 7 p.m. but most fans arrive before noon to attend the open pro pits for autographs and watch practice. It’s a good idea to watch practice because the track is so gnarly your favorite racer might get hurt before the night’s qualifiers even start. http://www.supercross.com/
2. P.I.R. anniversary race-
Portland International Raceway’s annual anniversary race.Three years ago P.I.R. held a 40 year anniversary race that attracted lots of vendors, spectators, and pro’s from around the country. Since P.I.R has held that first anniversary race they have been holding one every year since and the event continues to grow in popularity and has a pro purse of 15,000 dollars. The event has race classes from 50cc beginners to 450cc pros and is held on a Thursday night under stadium lights, and features a special pro only section of the track where a 100ft jump is placed and sends riders about 40ft into air much like a supercross track. http://www.thursdaynightmotocross.com/
3. P.R.O's Top Gun-
Top Gun MX team shootout.This annual event is held on Labor Day weekend and goes on for 4 days at Washougal MX Park. Teams are usually put together by various motorcycle shops and companies within the industry. The event has 40 different classes to watch, and feature some of the most talented riders from around the northwest. Specialty races and games put on just for show include the goon race, where all riders dress up in various outfits and costumes and take turns jumping from small wooden ramp into a pit of mud, the winner is chosen based on style or lack thereof and their outfit.The Team with the best overall results for the weekend are awarded a hand made aluminum Top Gun trophy. http://www.pacificracingmx.com/
4. Motocross nationals-
AMA Motocross Championships at Washougal MX Park. Round eight of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross championships are held in Washougal, Wash. Usually during the last weekend of July. The Pro races are held on Saturday which includes 450cc, 250cc, and women’s classes that make up an entire day of racing. Over 30,000 spectators are in attendance to watch the world’s fastest racers battle it out on the most scenic national track in the country. This race allows you to get so close to the track you can almost touch the racers, but that also means you’re eating the dirt there tire throws off when the pass by if you’re not paying attention. The race is also broadcasted live on SPEED TV. Washougal also has their annual Amateur days are held the day after the AMA Motocross Championships is over and features a few thousand of top amateurs from around the country in one the nation’s largest amateur motocross event. http://www.washougalmxpk.com/
Mitch Schlottman gets tangled with another rider during his 250 motoPhoto by Erik Bender
Today was the annual DEVOL P.R.O. Race at Washougal MX park and the competition was as stacked as it has ever been. The pro class had several nationally ranked pros including those of Ryan Abrigo who won the second 450 class moto, Adam Metzler who stayed in the top 5 for all his motos, and the rest of the field was equally fast. Track conditions for washougal were perfect as the dirt retained a lot of moisture and stayed fairly tacky throughout the course of the day, allowing for lots of traction and ruts. For moto two of the 450 class race Metzler nearly had the holeshot (first rider out the first turn) but it was quickly snagged away by Abrigo who once in the lead never looked back. Nathan Whitlow who now resides in Mississippi went down in the second corner and after he picked himself up was in dead last. However it was apparent that moving away form the Northwest to train with former world champion Trampas Parker has paid off as Whitlow went from last to fourth by the end of the race, nearly passing Metzler for third at the finish line. Theres a lot of talent at local races this year and it wont be easy to come away with a title for this season of Northwest racing.
Finally the motocross national season has started and the t.v. coverage this year is great. The only real disappointment was that James Stewart was a no-show at the series opener at Glen Helen Raceway leaving his number one plate up for grabs this season. James claimed he wanted to race, but it was up to his team manager Larry Brooks to decide if Stewart would race nationals since his contract is for Supercross only.
Washington native Ryan Villopoto won the series opener for his first national win the 450 class. But again more disappointment as Villopoto caught and hurt his knee at the second round at Hangtown Raceway. Ultimately ending his race and season.
I'm kinda bummed with the way this season is starting to look, already two top racers are out. It's anybody's game now
Adam Metzler(439) battles closely with fellow pro Tiger Lacey(221) at Albany MX.
Who: Adam Metzler
What: Competing on the national motocross circuit
Why: To compete among the best and make it a career
How: Through hard work and support of family, friends and sponsors.
Quote:"You think you're trying your hardest but the top guys are lapping you half way through the moto and you just realize its pretty intense"
Saturday, May 23, the 2009 motocross nationals started with their opening round at Glen Helen raceway in San Bernardino, Calif.
Adam Metzler is an AMA licensed pro who is competing as a privateer on the national circuit. He currently rides a Honda CRF450 and travels along with his technician Chris Booth. Metzler is 21 years old and is from Gaston, Ore. This is his fourth season at being a national license holder. He has had a lot of success as local rider here in the northwest, and each year he finish’s higher and higher up as he gains experience among the world’s best riders.
Metzler wasn’t too thrilled about how the weekend’s national at Glen Helen ended when a rock punctured his front tire leaving him unable to finish and having to pack up and look forward to next weekend’s race at Hangtown raceway in Prairie City, Calif.
When did you first start riding, and when did you think this could be your career?
AM: I started when I was about seven or eight riding in the woods. Doing it for fun at first and then just kept doing it for fun until I was 14 then decided I wanted to actually take it to the next level. When I turned 16 I realized I could make somewhat of a career out of it and turned pro, now I’m trying to make a living off it.
When was your first race, how old were you?
AM: I want to say my first race was on an RM80 when I was about 11 at Albany.
You’ve seen a lot of success locally here in the northwest, how much different is it now being a national rider?
AM: It’s a huge difference. I mean you go from getting top three’s and winning all the time back in the northwest, and then you come down here and you think you’re trying your hardest but (laughs) the top guys are lapping you half way through the moto and you just realize that it’s pretty intense.
Now you race the 450 class as opposed to the 250 class, why is this switch better for you?
AM: To tell you what I would be better on a 250, but it involves a bunch more money in the small bike class because everyone has a satellite or factory ride, and I think you stand a better chance in the 450 class because all you have to do is dump 500 bucks into an exhaust system where your pretty comparable with the rest of them, but where with the smaller bike you would have to dump six grand in it for it to even come close. Plus maintenance and everything is way less on the bigger bike.
But isn’t the competition a lot harder?
AM: Uh..yes and no. The only thing that’s the big difference about it, is all the 450 guys are skilled in what they do, they’ve been doing it forever so they know how to handle stuff and don’t make nearly as many mistakes. I mean if you can ride the 450 good then it’s pretty much the same, but they’re a lot of fast guys.
Now that you have Chris Booth your technician how is different than before you two teamed up?
AM: Oh it’s a world of difference going from having to worry about the race then coming off with something wrong with the bike then trying to fix it yourself for the next moto and just adding stress. And now you come off the track and being able to tell someone what’s wrong with it and talk it over is way easier on the mind and makes life a thousand times easier.
How did you two team up?
AM: Corey Hollen and me hanging out like every day, and he was living with him and one day Corey was like Booth said he would travel everywhere with you and help you out as much as you needed. Of course me being my stubborn self said oh yeah ok. So then one weekend I just gave him a shot and ever since then we’ve been hooked and he’s living with me.
Did you travel a lot as an amateur like a lot of the other pros?
AM: Yeah we did as much as money would allow, we did Texas every year, Las Vegas World Mini every year, and tried to hit up Loretta Lynn’s in Tennessee if we were good enough and made it, other than that we did mostly local races in the northwest.
How supportive is your family with your racing?
AM: I want to say like 197 Percent behind me. Ever since I turned 18 and started turning pro and getting my own attitude and mind my dad kind of stepped back a little bit and let me do my own thing, but still behind me 100 percent, and they still come out and watch me. It’s better for them now there’s not two brothers racing now they just got to worry about one (laughs).
So goals for this season, are you trying to land a ride this season?
AM: Yeah I mean that’s what I’m shooting for every year, but the best I can do is just put my name out there whether it’s in the northwest scene or down here. Hopefully sooner than later someone will notice me. Practicing with all these guys down here I’m keeping up with them, someone has to see sooner or later so I’m just hoping and not going to give up, my older brother gave up to easily. I am going to keep pushing till either it’s not going anywhere or I get a ride then it will be that much easier
Erik Bender is a senior in the School of Journalism and Communication. He is an action sports enthusiast and avid outdoorsman. Bender spent the summer alone on an Island near Canada documenting his experiences and the local wildlife. He is interested in pursuing a career that lets him travel the globe making documentaries and promoting wildlife conservation.
