It seemed like a good idea at the time. It was homecoming and Chris Young was in the mood to…
He received a second chance on the baseball diamond.
And it could have killed him.
Instead, it saved Ryan Voelkel’s life.
“I never really felt sorry for myself,” said the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Voelkel, a 2006 Kentlake High graduate who went on to establish a home run record at Green River Community College in 2008 and play professionally in the Atlanta Braves organization the same year.
This camp will focus on fundamental skills. It is open to players ages 8-13, and is set for Aug. 16-20 at Auburn’s Sunset Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The cost is $135 for Auburn residents and $169 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
The Auburn Little League 12-year-old All-Star team recently captured the District 10 tournament.
They received steady pitching and delivered air-tight defense, too. The Kent/Auburn 10-11 All-Star fastpitch team also came through with clutch…
It all started with a cup of joe. For the past couple of years, Auburn residents Denny Gilbert, 67, Bill…
This camp will focus on fundamental skills. It is open to players ages 8-13, and is set for Aug. 16-20 at Auburn’s Sunset Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The cost is $135 for Auburn residents and $169 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
Auburn’s Dave Villwock completed a flawless weekend on the Detroit River by taking the 101st APBA Gold Cup Unlimited Hydroplane race Sunday afternoon.
Mark Niver, a veteran Top Alcohol Dragster driver on the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, was killed in a racing accident at Pacific Raceways on Sunday during the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Joe Baze, a patriarch of the Baze racing dynasty, heads the 2010 class voted into the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Hall…
Trainer Tim McCanna and jockey Kevin Krigger somehow managed to be hotter than the 94-degree weather Thursday at Emerald Downs….
Former Auburn standout and University of Washington recruit Chris Young has signed a letter of intent to attend and play football at Arizona Western Junior College in Yuma this fall, according to the school sports information director Jim Howell.
Auburn Mountainview High School is holding a three-day Lions Youth Football Camp – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – on the main turf field on campus, 28900 124th Ave. SE.
Frank Nelson has not only raced a long time, he’s raced well for five decades.
BASEBALL AUBURN PARKS CUB CLINIC This developmental program is for boys and girls entering grades 1-2 in the fall of…
Bailey Stenson knows there is life after fastpitch. In fact, she’s looking forward to it.
Koala Beach out-finished Posse Power and Newfound Man in a thrilling three-horse finish Sunday in the $50,000 Pepsi-Cola Handicap for…
This developmental program is for boys and girls entering grades 1-2 in the fall of 2010 and who reside in or attend a public or private school within the Auburn or Dieringer school district boundaries. It is machine-pitch and emphasizes fundamentals, sportsmanship, and fun. It is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 10, and includes practices and games. The cost is $40 for Auburn residents and $48 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.