We then lost a very close game to the eventual semi-finalist Pendleton Buckaroos in the second round of the state playoffs. This year I expect to have a very young and energetic team. With only two seniors to anchor the program, a number of returning players will be expected to step up and fill leadership roles on the 2008 team. I've also seen a lot of young talent that will be competing for spots on our varsity roster as we try to defend the class 5A PIL title.

Off the field we are off to a great start with our fundraising efforts this year thanks to a group of dedicated board members. I feel very fortunate to work with such a great group of parents. We have also begun a partnership with Sellwood Junior Baseball in an effort to connect with the players that will be entering the program in the next few years. They are the future of Cleveland Baseball, and the future looks bright!

Many of you may be receiving this e-mail as a result of that partnership and I want to welcome you as part of our Cleveland Baseball Community. If you ever have any questions or needs please feel free to get in touch with me.

I would like to close by thanking all of you for your past support of the Cleveland Warriors Baseball program and to ask you to consider donating a portion of your Oregon Tax refund to the Cleveland Baseball program.

For the first time, our budget includes a capital improvement fund which will be used in rebuilding the facilities at Powell Park in the coming years. Your tax free contribution can really make a difference.

If you can help in any way, please mail your tax deductible charitable donation to:

CLEVELAND BASEBALL, INC.
P.O. Box 82845
Portland, OR 97282-0845

Thanks again for your support, and go Warriors.

Casey Dyer
Head Baseball Coach
Cleveland High School
cdyer@pps.k12.or.us
503-916-5120

www.clevelandbaseball.org