New Number ....14

The Chukars received their uniforms for spring, and Landon will be #14 behind the plate. Here he is with his two roommates - Jon Keller and Mitch Phillips

Update

Landon called last night and said he’s doing good, and loving it. They are running the “Chukar” mile daily, and also working out and perfecting baseball skills. Coach Baumann doesn't give out a lot of compliments, but Landon thinks he is pleased with his skills as catcher. He also reported that he got an A- on his last Psyc test, and also aced his math test. He sounds good.

New arrangement......

Bunk up high, study down low...... Whatever works !!

Chukar Baseball - 2007 Outlook

By Coach Baumann

The 2007 Chukar Baseball Program is looking forward to a fun and rewarding spring season. The Chukars will open with three tournaments, all at Elks Memorial Field on the campus of Treasure Valley Community College, the first three weekends of March.

The Hanigan Tipoff Tournament is scheduled for March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with Spokane Community College and Wenatchee Valley College coming to Ontario for the three day event.

The Hanigan TipOff Tournament will be followed by the Gentry Ford Classic, a tournament championship the Chukars will be defending from 2006. Treasure Valley will host Miles City College from Montana, Southwestern Oregon Community College from Coos Bay, Oregon and Centralia College from Centralia, Washington.

Last but not least in the festive baseball tournament schedule for March will be the Holiday Inn Classic where the Chukars will again be defending their 2006 Championship as they take on two Canadian two year schools, Malaspina College and the Prairie Baseball Academy, also returning to the tournament will be *Dawson Community College from Montana.

*Josh Shaw from Morgan plays basketball for Dawson, in Glendive MT.

The Chukars return six sophomores off the 2006 squad that finished 36 and 17 overall. Rich Schoenfelder and Jake Miller are two returning all-league outfielders that should provide punch in the middle of the lineup. On the mound another all-league performer is Josh Enyart who finished 8 and 3 on the 2006 season. Enyart, however, has experienced some arm problems and has had to rehabilitate throughout the fall season but is expected to be ready to go in March. Another sophomore that should provide leadership and a good bat (hit .346 as a freshman) in the line-up is Greg Christensen. Greg has been voted a team captain and has had a positive influence on the Chukars since he arrived from Minico High School in Rupert, Idaho.

The Chukars also bolster a fine group of freshmen that played very well in the fall and are looking forward to their first action at the college level.

The 2006 Chukars finished one game out of first place and an opportunity to host the Eastern Region Playoffs. The Chukars were eliminated from last year's playoffs by Wenatchee Valley losing 3-2 and an opportunity to move onto the NWAACC Championship Series in Longview, Washington.

The 2007 Chukars goal is to host the Eastern Region Playoffs and play in Longview this May with an opportunity to win the NWAACC Championship.

It's All Good - but not the air !!

"....everything is really fantastic. I love it... don't get me wrong, I miss you guys and I miss home, but I am just havin' a great time up here... we throw everyday but nothin extreme. Just to get our arms warmed up and stuff, ya know, but hitting is feeling so good right now. My bottom half of the swing is almost perfect, I'm excited... One thing I definately miss about home is the smell... I love the smell of Morgan, and I HATE the smell up here...in Ontario... oh well.. - love you guys !"

Baseball is Great !!

"Hey mom, Hey dad..... My day has been great. Baseball is fantastic. I didn't think it could get any better but it has. Since so many people left, it's just more personal and all the coaches are great. I threw today, and my arm felt pretty good. It's looking great for the season, and I'm so excited. I've never felt like this towards baseball before, it's going to be great! Well take care, and I love you guys."

Back in Ontario

Landon is back to the grind in Oregon. He left Saturday about 2 pm, encountered bad weather and roads over the Sweetzer pass, but made it safely "home" to TVCC by 8pm. Here is an exerpt from an email he sent us

"Hey guys everything up here is going great. Just tryin' to get everything put
into place and there are no roommates yet. They will get back tonight I'm guessin'. How is everything with me gone?? Well Happy Birthday in two days mom. I love you. Make sure dad's knee is ok. Dad, I love ya, and hang in there.... only two more months until game time..... Love you guys. Later."