ports SweetwaterS Reporter Tuesday, March 10, 2020 n Page 7 SW ends 4-4A play Local sports calendar BY RON HOWELL “We moved the ball down field well, but Subject to change (4:30 p.m.) at Abilene tournament (game Sports Editor just could not finish off our shots,” he said, TUESDAY, MARCH 10 at Abilene Cooper). noting near-misses by Jadon Reddic and Soccer Sweetwater JV will play Abilene Cooper Sweetwater’s first-year soccer teams end Jonathan Gallegos. Goalie Ernesto Chavez, Sweetwater boys host Lubbock Estacado, JV (2 p.m.) and Midland High JV (4 p.m.) District 4-4A play tonight as the boys host one of just three seniors, had 24 saves for (Mustang Bowl) 6 p.m. at San Angelo tournament (SAY Complex). Lubbock Estacado and the girls finish dis- Sweetwater while Bryson Buckley had two Sweetwater girls will play at Lubbock Powerlifting trict play at Estacado. kickaways and Jose Carlos one. Estacado, 6 p.m. Sweetwater boys qualifiers at Region I On Friday, the boys lost 5-0 and the girls In Friday’s girls match, Macy Newberry Softball meet at Sundown High School. fell 15-0 in their matches with San Angelo just missed a goal against Lake View while Sweetwater teams will host Pecos — var- Softball Lake View to stay winless in 4-4A. Mia Valdez had 14 saves and Julia Mosley sity at 5 p.m., junior varsity at 7 p.m. Sweetwater teams will play at Lubbock Despite losing, boys coach John Reddic one as goalkeepers. Both Sweetwater teams THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Estacado — varsity at 5 p.m., junior varsity said the team as a whole did “really well.” begin the soccer playoffs later this month. Baseball at 6:30 p.m. Sweetwater varsity will play Abilene SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Cooper (2 p.m.) and Crandall (4:30 p.m.) Baseball at Abilene tournament (both games will be Sweetwater varsity will play Lubbock SW track at Brownwood at Abilene Cooper). Christian (10 a.m.) at Abilene tournament Track (at Abilene Cooper). Sweetwater High School track results Kat Hall — 3rd in 3200 and 1600 Sweetwater varsity and JV at Llano meet. Sweetwater junior varsity will play from Saturday’s meet held at Brownwood: The next meet is Thursday at Llano where FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Odessa JV (11 a.m.) and San Angelo TLCA Boys varsity results the JV and varsity boys and girls will be Baseball (1 p.m.) at San Angelo tournament (games Joe Angel Reyna — 3rd in 200 (24.23) competing in the Jacket Relays. Sweetwater varsity will play Joshua at San Angelo Lake View). Armando Torres — 3rd in 800 (2:14.83) Eric Martinez — 1st in 1600 (4:53.24) and 1st in 3200 (10:37.70) Harrison Foster — 3rd in 110 hurdles (16.93) and 2nd in 300 hurdles (42.96) Virus scare is closing sports locker rooms Danner Foust – 1st in discus (128-10) MIAMI (AP) — The NBA, NHL, Major we have to take care of that.” rest of the month. The policy would affect Boys JV results League Baseball and Major League Soccer For most people, the new coronavirus three San Jose Sharks home games, and the Victor Rios — 4th in 800 (2:26.23) and are closing access to locker rooms and causes only mild or moderate symptoms, Sharks said in a statement they are review- 5th in 3200 (11:53.57) clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, such as fever and cough. For some, espe- ing their options. The team could play the Bryson Buckley — 5th in long jump (16-7 including media, in response to the coro- cially older adults and people with existing games without fans, find a neutral site or 1/2) navirus crisis, the leagues announced in a health problems, it can cause more severe play the games on the road. Jackson Dodd — 5th in triple jump (37-3 joint statement Monday night. illness, including pneumonia. MLB officials, like the NBA, held a con- 1/4) They said they made the decision “after The vast majority of people recover from ference call with all 30 of their franchises Jefery Hernandez — 5th in discus (107-9) consultation with infectious disease and the new virus. According to the World Health on Monday to discuss the new policies. All Girls varsity results public health experts.” The NBA, in a call Organization, people with mild illness recov- four leagues — and the NFL, which has been Alex Bell — 1st in shot put (33-10 1/2) with teams earlier Monday, stressed that er in about two weeks, while those with more involved in the talks but isn’t part of this Taylor Hodges — 4th in shot put (30-3); the move is not to ban reporters but to severe illness may take three to six weeks to policy since no teams are currently holding 5th in discus (76-1) ensure the safety of players and staff in recover. In mainland China, where the virus practices — are collecting information from Caitlin Carr — 5th in high jump (4-8); 6th those areas. first exploded, more than 80,000 people have the CDC and Canadian health officials, even in 100 dash (13.65) The statement, in part, read: “Given the been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have as the situation changes almost on an hour- Gabby Mermella — 6th in discus (72-2) issues that can be associated with close so far recovered. by-hour basis. Addison Page — 3rd in 400 (1:05.22) contact in pre- and post-game settings, all “Roses are red, Violets are blue, Wash your “We are regularly conveying the guidance Keyana Tillis — 5th in 100 dash (13.22) team locker rooms and clubhouses will be hands! WASH YOUR HANDS!” Enes Kanter from these experts to clubs, players, and Nevaeh Sarabia — 3rd in 800 (2:37.93) open only to players and essential employ- of the Boston Celtics wrote on Twitter. staff regarding prevention, good hygiene Eionna Jennings — 5th in 300 hurdles ees of teams and team facilities until further Meanwhile, there is already a clear sense practices and the latest recommendations (53.62) notice. Media access will be maintained in of the new normal in the U.S. related to travel,” MLB said in a statement. Mile relay — 3rd (Addison Page, Mia Val- designated locations outside of the locker The Miami Heat held their annual gala “We are continuing to monitor develop- dez, Victoria Guiterrez, Nevaeh Sarabia) room and clubhouse setting.” at a theater in Miami Beach on Monday ments and will adjust as necessary. While Girls JV results The changes, which the leagues say are night, albeit a bit differently than usual. The MLB recognizes the fluidity of this rapidly Maddy Fulton — 5th in 300 hurdles temporary, will begin Tuesday — though team’s three NBA championship trophies evolving situation, our current intention is some NHL teams began putting them into were near the entrance — with someone to play Spring Training and regular season use this past weekend and the Buffalo standing by with a bottle of hand sanitizer. games as scheduled.” Sabres did the same on Monday night. The And guests, when they arrived, were offered More than 113,000 people worldwide NBA said interviews with players would champagne by some attendants, more hand have tested positive for the disease and over NASCAR off continue in different settings, stressing a sanitizer by others. 3,900 people with the virus have died, most gap of 6-to-8 feet between reporters and “Until the league says something else, we of them in China. More than 62,000 peo- interview subjects. are business as usual with a tremendous ple have already recovered. The virus has “I don’t know that we have our arms amount of caution and prevention to make infected 600 people in the United States to fast start around how significant of an issue this is at sure everybody’s safe,” Heat President Pat — including the director of the agency that this point, so if the league is recommend- Riley said Monday night. “But also, educat- runs the airports in New York and New ing or their policy is we want to take step ing them that they’ve got to do the same Jersey — and at least 26 have died, most in by step type precautions, then we want to thing.” Washington state. in 1st month go along with that,” Texas Rangers general The NBA held a call with team medical The Pro Basketball Writers Association By JENNA FRYER manager Jon Daniels said. staffs later Monday night and scheduled quickly responded to the leagues’ announce- AP Auto Racing Writer It is unclear how long the new policies a Wednesday call between league officials ment by saying its membership “believes will last. and team owners to discuss next steps. The the safety of fans, players, team employees, A busy first month for NASCAR came to “No disrespect, but that’s the last thing NBA told teams last week to prepare for the arena workers and the media who cover a close with a three-race West Coast swing I’m worried about,” Nuggets coach Michael possibility of playing games in empty are- the league must be protected. Our thoughts marked by both a surprise appearance from Malone said prior to Denver’s NBA game nas, something the game’s biggest star — are with all people who already have been injured driver Ryan Newman and a success- against Milwaukee on Monday night. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James adversely impacted by the virus. ful preview of the rules package that will “I think it’s dangerous for everybody,” — insists he does not want to see. “Therefore, we understand the NBA’s decide this year’s Cup Series champion. Rangers pitcher Edinson Volquez said. “I doubt that that’s going to happen,” decision to temporarily close locker rooms Attention has been fixed on the sport since “Somebody could have it, you talk to a guy, Riley said. “But you have to be prepared.” to everyone but players and essential team Newman’s terrifying accident on the final lap you go home, maybe you transfer that to It could happen in at least one NHL personnel with the NBA’s promise that once of the Daytona 500 last month raised ques- your kids and wife and family. So I think it’s arena. Late Monday, California’s Santa the coronavirus crisis abates, the league will tions about the safety of the sport and the a good idea for now. Probably later, hope- Clara County announced a ban of all large restore full access to the journalists who sanity of its competitors. fully we can get together again. But for now, gatherings of at least 1,000 people for the cover the league.” What initially appeared to be NASCAR’s first fatality in a Cup race since Dale Earnhardt was killed in the 2001 Daytona 500 instead was what Newman called “a Verlander likely to miss opener miracle.” He walked out of a Florida hospital less than 48 hours later and made the trek to WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — “Hardly noticed it to be honest,” Verlander season despite Houston managing his Phoenix last weekend to support his Roush Houston ace Justin Verlander has a mild said of the injury-inducing pitch. “It didn’t workload with extra days off and cutting Fenway Racing team. strain of a back muscle and said it would quite feel right, just felt maybe I was a little short starts when the Astros had built big Newman’s crash brought new eyes to the “probably take a miracle” for him to pitch off mechanically or something — kind of leads. series and presented an opportunity to kick- on opening day at home against the Los one of those spring things. Then in between “The innings piled up because I pitched start the story lines that will follow NASCAR Angeles Angels on March 26. innings it started to tighten up a bit.” well,” Verlander said. “I would rather con- into November. Most important was the In an effort to remain positive, Verlander Groin tightness slowed Verlander earlier tinue to pitch well and have the innings action Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, which quickly added, “but I don’t want to leave in spring training. He said he did not know pile up.” will host the championship finale for the first miracles off the table.” whether the two issues were related. Zack Greinke likely will be the only one time. A new rules package introduced last The reigning AL Cy Young Award win- Verlander had a similar lat injury during of last season’s top three starters to open season ruined the racing at short tracks and ner was hurt on his second-to-last pitch in spring training in 2015 and did not make the season on the active roster. He allowed the snoozefest at Phoenix last year forced the Sunday’s exhibition game against the New his season debut until June 13. Verlander one run in four innings against Detroit on issue for NASCAR. York Mets. He had an MRI on Monday and finished 5-8 with a 3.38 ERA in 133 1/3 Monday. With a new venue set to host the cham- was diagnosed with a strained latissimus innings for Detroit. No. 2 starter Gerrit Cole left as a free pionship race, NASCAR could not afford a dorsi muscle. There is not a timetable for “Scans can say a lot of stuff and MRIs agent and signed with the New York lackluster affair. The series reduced the size his return. can say a lot of stuff, but one of the most Yankees. This year’s projected No. 3 starter, of the rear spoiler, Goodyear worked on an “Talking with doctors and looking at the important things is how you feel physi- Lance McCullers Jr., is recovering from improved tire and the traction compound scans, it’s definitely not worst-case sce- cally,” Verlander said. “I’m trying to be very Tommy John surgery in November 2018. typically applied to racing surfaces was nario,” the Astros right-hander said. “Best- truthful with myself. I’m trying to recall José Urquidy, fourth on the depth chart, altered. It made for a far more entertaining case scenario would be nothing. It’s just also how I felt in ‘15. I definitely feel better showed promise in seven regular-season race won by Joey Logano, who rallied after probably somewhere in the middle of that.” this time than then.” starts and four postseason appearances last falling to 18th on a botched pit stop. The 37-year-old’s velocity was down from A two-time Cy Young winner and the year. “I think everyone in this whole facility his previous start, and he was removed 2011 AL MVP, Verlander was 21-6 with a Josh James, Framber Valdéz and Austin took a sigh of relief,” said Logano. “Even if after two scoreless innings of what had 2.58 ERA last year in 223 innings. Pruitt were all vying for the final rotation we didn’t win I would have said that was a been scheduled as a four-inning outing. Verlander led the league in innings last spot prior to Verlander’s injury. pretty cool race.” Logano won for the second time in four races as he benefits from a major offseason shuffle at Team Penske. All three Penske Calhoun has surgery for drivers swapped crew chiefs and Logano NOW got Paul Wolfe, who won a championship with Brad Keselowski. The pairing already a broken jaw after HBP has two Cup wins, a guaranteed spot in the playoffs and a victory in a Daytona qualify- SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas determined if Calhoun had a concus- HIRING ing race. Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun sion. While Calhoun is almost certain Ryan Blaney also seemed to do quite well had surgery to repair his broken jaw to open the season on the injured list, – Advertising Representative – in the swap. He had the opportunity to win Monday, a day after being hit in the Daniels characterized the outcome of the first three races of the season, including face by a fastball. the surgery as relatively positive. The Sweetwater Reporter is seeking a dynamic finishing second to Denny Hamlin in the “Hey guys, just want to thank “Certainly, in my opinion it is,” he individual that is motivated by sales to be second-closest finish in Daytona 500 his- everyone for your prayers,” Calhoun said. added to our sales team. The position is full-time and tory. tweeted Monday night. “I just got out The 25-year-old Calhoun set career requires use of own vehicle. Candidates can fi ll out an It was contact from Blaney that triggered of surgery and I’m doing well. Can’t highs with 21 homers, a .269 average application at the Sweetwater Reporter. Newman’s crash but both have bounced wait to be back hitting homers soon.” and an .848 OPS in 83 games for back, and Blaney went to Phoenix as the Surgeons were prepared to wire Texas last season. 112 W. Third from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cup Series points leader. He became the first Calhoun’s jaw shut but instead The left-handed hitter was struck EOE driver on a long list of free agents to take his installed a plate to steady the frac- by a first-inning fastball from Los Email resume to ture, which should make for a quicker Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio name off the market, signing an extension [email protected] to remain with Penske another three years. recovery. Rangers general manager Urías — a former minor league team- Keselowski has not seen the same benefits Jon Daniels said Calhoun would be mate and friend of Calhoun’s. Drafted Please, no phone calls. from the Penske shakeup. His best chance released from the hospital this week, by the Dodgers in 2015, Calhoun was at a victory came Sunday at Phoenix when possibly Tuesday, and will be re-eval- traded to Texas in July 2017 in a he didn’t pit to take a late lead, but his worn uated in two weeks, at which time package for Yu Darvish. Sweetwater 112 W. Third tires didn’t hold up and he had to give up Texas may get a better idea of his Rangers manager Chris Woodward Sweetwater, TX track position for a stop before overtime. He timetable for a return. said Urías texted Calhoun to express Reporter 236-6677 Fax: 235-4967 wound up 11th after leading 82 laps. Daniels said doctors had not yet concern.