OSU Men's Golfer Mitch Gillis Wins Second Big Title of the Summer

(CRESSWELL) - Oregon State senior Mitch Gillis captured his second major title of the summer over the weekend, as he won the Men’s Stroke Play Championship at Emerald Valley Golf Club.

Gillis (Williams Lake, B.C.), who won the Oregon Amateur in June at the Portland Golf Club, shot a 4-over 217 and won the event by two strokes. After shooting a 75 and a 70, he was tied for the lead heading into Sunday’s final round. His 1-over 72 was good enough for the win after he notched birdies on three of the final five holes.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Weekly Notebook

Here is a weekly round-up on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes from the NWL.

(KEIZER) - Here is a weekly round-up on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes from the NWL.

THE WEEK THAT WAS: The Volcanoes couldn't have been better last week, going 6-0 and raising their record to a league-leading 36-17.

WHO'S HOT: Obviously, the team, and even more surprisingly, its hitting. The Volcanoes have collectively hit .306 over their last 10 games, and .326 over their last five.

Volcanoes Sweep Weekly Awards

(KEIZER) - NWL Offensive Player of the Week Matthew Weston, Salem-Keizer

.560 (14-25), 6 R, 5 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 1 BB, 2 SO, 1 SB, 1.000 SLG

Weston has hit safely in nine straight games, during which time his average has increased from .219 to .295.

On Monday against Yakima, the 22-year-old connected on a game-tying two-run homer before going on to score the winning run.

OSU Soccer Teams Open This Week With Exhibitions, First Games Under New Lights

(CORVALLIS) - The Oregon State men’s and women’s soccer teams will make their 2006 debuts this week, and they’ll be playing under the newly installed lights at Lorenz Field at Valley Stadium.

The OSU men face Simon Fraser on Tuesday (Aug. 15th) and Trinity Western on Friday (Aug. 18th). Both matches are at 8 PM.

The OSU women host Trinity Western on Saturday (Aug. 19th) at 7:00 PM It’s the first time ever that Lorenz Field has hosted night games.

Veterans to Lead WOU Women’s Soccer Team This Season

(MONMOUTH) - Entering into his 11th season at the helm of the Western Oregon University women’s soccer program, head coach Rod Fretz welcomed 22 players to the opening day of practice on Monday.

The 16 returnees and six newcomers began the day with lots of paper work and physicals, before hitting the field for the season’s first workout at 4:15 PM.

Daily doubles will begin Tuesday, with morning and afternoon practices slated through Friday.

Volcanoes Sweep Series With AquaSox

(EVERETT, Wash.) - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes catcher Adam Witter led the charge with his two homeruns and four RBI, as the Volcanoes defeated the Frogs 13-4 Thursday night at Everett Memorial Stadium.

Designated hitter Matt Weston was another key component in the Salem-Keizer going 2-for-3 with 3 RBI. Reliever Steven Calicutt pitched three scoreless innings of one hit ball. He struck out three on his way to his second save.

Left fielder Gavin Dickey went 2-for-4 with a solo homerun while third baseman Leury Bonilla 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Hext Takes The Helm of Corban’s Softball Program

(SALEM) - Former Portland State pitcher Michelle Hext has been hired as the new head softball coach at Corban College.

“The leadership and experience Michelle brings to the head coaching position will definitely move the softball program forward,” said Nelson. “She is a quality young lady with the energy and drive that we hope will make Warrior Softball a premier program in the Northwest.”

Wolves Add Hoop Game With Willamette

Western Oregon to tackle four Division I schools and local rivals in 2006-07.

(SALEM) - Add the Willamette Bearcats to Western Oregon’s 2006-07 men’s basketball slate.

Western Oregon University men’s basketball coach Craig Stanger has announced his schedule, a slate that features four NCAA Division I opponents, some longtime local rivals and the always tough Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

The contest with valley rival Willamette, on December 19th at WOU, was added recently to wrap up the schedule. “Gordy's (Willamette coach Gordie James) programs are always solid and we are looking forward to playing them again.”

Volcanoes Bats Erupt, Blast AquaSox 9-0

Salem-Keizer starting pitcher Adam Cowart improves to 7-0.

(SALEM) - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes first baseman Brett Pill went 3-for-4, with 3 RBI to lead the Volcanoes to a 9-0 eruption over the Everett AquaSox Tuesday night at Everett Memorial Stadium.

The Volcanoes hot night was highlighted by a three run homer by centerfielder Michael McBryde in the first inning.

Starter Adam Cowart pitched six scoreless innings, giving up only two hits and seven strikeouts.