Loyal Baker

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Contributor and Publisher at East Washingtonian (Pomeroy, WA)

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Lady Pirates blanked by Wildcats

2 months ago | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

COLTON–A murderous first inning gave the Lady Wildcats the edge in an away single-header here, Colton handing the Lady Buccaneers a 23-1 loss. Pomeroy is 0-4 in SE1B-East play, 0-10 on the season. They meet Liberty Christian Friday at home for a double header. "We got some hits at the end and will be ready for Fridays game," commented Head Coach Lexi Beale. The Lady Pirates managed just five hits, two by Molly Warren, and one each by Kendyll Potoshnik, Izzy Field and Raelyn Nagle.
Pirates hone skills in non-league losses

2 months ago | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

POMEROY–Sunnyside Christian came to town and handed the Pirates a sweep with losses of 11-1 and 16-5 here Tuesday. The 5-7, 3-5 Bucs visit SJEL in Endicott on Friday. "These were two non-league games where we got some young guys in pitching," commented Head Coach Kyler Lovgren.
Lady Pirates sunk by Genesee

Mar 26, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

GENESEE–A hard-hitting Genesee nine tallied up double digits in the first inning and coasted to a pair of Lady Pirate shutouts here March 19. Genesee pitchers kept Pirate bats quiet, limiting the Lady Buccaneers to just one hit in each game. Molly Warren, who pitched for Pomeroy in the opener, slapped a triple into right field. In the nightcap, Caroline McKeirnan reached second in one of her at bats.
Diamond battle with Gar-Pal ends with split

Mar 26, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

POMEROY––The Vikings edged the Buccaneers 13-9 here March 22, but the Pirates answered with a 10-3 win in the nightcap. The Vikes hammered Pomeroy hurlers with 11 hits in the first game and jumped to an 11-6 lead by the third inning with GP's Edwards able to blank the Pirates in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. A three-run burst in the bottom of the seventh was quelled by the Vikings. It was a tough game offensively and defensively for the Pirates, said Head Coach Kyler Lovgren.
County Roads hit by runoff and mud, none now closed

Feb 26, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

POMEROY–After last weekend's warming swing and rainfall, Garfield County's rural roadways took a hit but are still "on their feet."As of press deadline Tuesday, no roads are closed in Garfield County, according to Steve Gormsen, Road Superintendent. Some roads have one-lane traffic in places. Gormsen said the primary problem that prompted road closures was debris in the roadway. Closures were in effect until crews with a road grader could be on site, he said.
Five Pirates headed to Mat Classic XXXVI

Feb 19, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

ROCKFORD–The Pirates have quite a crew headed for the Mat Classic XXXVI this weekend in Tacoma. Five Pirate wrestlers–juniors Peyton Cannon and Levi Bowen, sophomore Kole Zimmerman, freshman Jess Winona and eighth grader Arliss Bray–qualified for the big show at the WIAA District 6 1B/2B match here February 15. "We've had a tough week with injuries and illness," said Head Coach Mat Slaybaugh. "I was very impressed how our guys handled themselves despite the disadvantage.
Pirates' post-season run comes to an end

Feb 12, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

POMEROY––Riverside Christian exploded with 17 fourth-quarter points to overwhelm the Pirates in a loser-out SE 1B District contest here last weekend, falling to the Crusaders 58-48 on the home maple February 8. Earlier, Sunnyside Christian bumped the Pirates into the consolation bracket with a tight 46-40 game at Sunnyside. The losses finished the 2024-25 campaign for the Pirates with a 12-10 season record after finishing second with an 11-3 record.
Lady Pirates bow out of district

Feb 12, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

WALLA WALLA–A tough road loss spelled the end of the season for the Lady Pirates as the DeSales Lady Irish outscored Pomeroy 10-7 in the second quarter then hung around long enough to make that difference count in the 28-26 final here February 7. In the District Tournament's first round, the Lady Pirates were thumped 55-29 by Yakama Tribal in Toppenish. The team finishes with an 11-11 record after playing two-and-out in the SE 1B District Tourney.
Pirates seeded for State Qualifier at Freeman

Feb 12, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

COULEE CITY–Pirate wrestlers are headed to Freeman High School this Saturday to compete for berths at the state Mat Classic XXXVI in Tacoma next week. Pomeroy wrestlers and competitors from 21 regional schools will vie for a spot at the State Match. To reach the WIAA District 6 1B/2B Match at Freeman High School, the Pirates wrestled a league match last Saturday at Almira-Coulee-Hartline, said Head Coach Mat Slaybaugh.
ANNIVERSARY

Feb 12, 2025 | eastwashingtonian.com | Loyal Baker

DAYTON–Celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary are long-time Dayton residents Chuck and Peggy James of 202 S. 3rd Street. They married on February 19, 1965 in Portland, Ore., both working at jobs the morning of the wedding. Over the next eight years, the couple welcomed four children, Brian (deceased), Rick, Cara and Katie. Their sons and daughters gifted the couple with 12 grandchildren. The Jameses laugh about the day of the wedding.