Outlaws all-state honors

Outlaws baseball players Tanner Hodges, Nate Jackson and Jarred Hasskamp earned all-state honors for 2008. Hodges was selected first team all-state infielder, Jackson was named third team all state outfield and Hasskamp was honorable mention outfield.

Hodges finished the season with a .517 batting average and had 29 extra base hits in 29 games.

"He generates a lot of power for his size," said Coach Steve Hodges. "Tanner was our most consistent run producer and a very good defensive player."

Jackson's batting average for the season was .384. According to Hodges, Jackson has good speed, is an excellent bunter and has a very good defensive range.

Hasskamp finished with a .397 batting average and had a 2.88 ERA for the season. Hodges told The Nugget that Hasskamp was the Outlaws No. 1 thrower and without his pitching the Outlaws wouldn't have advanced as far into the playoffs as they did. Hasskamp also made several tough defensive plays at second base.

Hodges and Jackson were selected to play for the South in the 4A North South Senior game in Roseburg on June 14 and 15. Steve Hodges will coach the team from the South along with the coach from North Bend.

"It will be a nice showcase for them to finish off their high school career," said Hodges.