The Saxon Girls Golf team has struggled over the course of the season, having not finished in the top two in any of their MVC league matches. However, they do have the chance to place at districts and potentially at state. With the new league format this year, it all depends on how well the Saxons compete at districts. Kylie Buckmaster ‘20, the #1 golfer for the Saxons, has competed well this season, as she as lead the team in lowest points throughout every competition. Buckmaster is looking forward to districts and perhaps qualifying for state individually.
“Districts are coming up soon, so I am hoping to qualify for regionals and then state, that would make me really happy,” Buckmaster said.
The boys golf team has started their 2019 campaign with strong individual performances so far. Sam Healy ‘21 placing second and Lucas Paul ‘22 with a tie for first place in their first league experience this season in the MVC league tournament held at the Illahe Golf Course on March 18. With a young group of golfers, the Saxons are hoping to build off and improve everyday and hope to compete as soon as possible.
Saxon Track is making its way toward districts as well, with athletes Eric Lungu ‘19 and Kaia Alexander ‘19 standing out for the Saxons.
Lungu participates in a range of mid-distance to long-distance running events each week including the 400 meters, 800 meters, 1500 meters, and the 4×4 relay as well as long jump. He has placed first in the 400 twice, at McNary and at the Canby Invitational. He also placed first in the 800 at the Lake Oswego Invitational. His goals include winning districts and making it to finals for state.
“My favorite part about track is how close the distance group is, we grind everyday together.” Lungu said.
Alexander throws the javelin and shot-put, and has thrown javelin twice this season, placing first both times. In addition Alexander has thrown the shot-put four times this season, placing 1st three times and 3rd one time. Alexander placed 1st in the javelin at districts last year and 2nd place sophomore year, and moved on to place 2nd in state both years.
The softball team is off to a solid start to the season so far. With their current ranking by OSAA being at 22 with a 12-7 overall record while sitting at a tie of third place in league with a league record of 6-2. With only one senior on the team, the young Saxons roster with nine of fourteen total players being freshman and sophomores, has been competing with more experienced teams in the league. The Saxons are hoping to keep rolling, winning four of their last five games and compete for a league title as well.
The baseball team has done well this season and are looking forward to a deep playoff run. Their record is 13-3 and are currently placed 5 in the state. One contributor for the Saxons is Kaiden Doten ‘19 who currently has the most hits for the Saxons this season so far. Brothers Sean Alvarado ‘19 and Danny Alvarado ‘21 also play a huge role for the Saxons, both hitting and in the outfield. Danny Alvarado leads the team in homeruns, with five this season, while also leading the team in slugging percentage at .875. Sean Alvarado is leading the team with a batting average with runners in scoring position at .545.
The boys tennis team has had both individual success as well as team success so far this season. With the team going 5-2 so far, the boys are hoping to finish the season strong and head into Districts with multiple singles and doubles competing.
The girls tennis team has also been successful so far, with only one league team loss on their record with a tournament win as well. They are approaching district play with many singles and doubles players that could compete for league titles coming up next week.
