Tigers find groove after slow start

The Clatskanie Tigers varsity softball team got off to an 0-2 start for the season, falling 7-4 to the Regis Rams on Tuesday, March 17, and 9-6 to the Perrydale Pirates the following day. Catching their stride offensively, the Tigers defeated the Madras White Buffaloes 20-0 on Monday, March 23. Later that day, Clatskanie defeated the Lost River Raiders 17-3. The offense would continue to pile up the next day, as the Tigers defeated La Pine’s Hawks 11-5 and dominated Rogue River’s Chieftains 16-1 later on that day. “We have 5 athletes hitting .400 and higher and our defense has been doing amazing, no matter what rotation we have in at the time,” said Head Coach Teauna Hughes. “So far, we are 5-2. We have played some tough teams, got our younger girls experience, and found our groove. This year should be exciting for us.”

Clatskanie (5-2) traveled to St. Paul on Wednesday, April 1, but the results of the game were not available at the time of press. The Tigers host Warrenton Friday, April 3, at 4 p.m. They will travel to Naselle on Monday, April 6, and Stayton on Wednesday, April 8.