Richardson picked for Shrine game

Richardson received word of his selection to the East roster in a letter last week.

The 6-foot-3 senior receiver led the Bulldogs with 57 catches for 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns last season.

He was named to the Greater Oregon League all-league team as a first-team receiver and second-team defensive back.

Another Baker senior, Dekker Smith, was named as an East alternate.

Smith was co-GOL defensive player of the year and first-team all-GOL at linebacker and tight end.

Richardson and Smith received the Bulldogs outstanding senior award.

The duo helped the Bulldogs advance to the Class 4A state championship game for the first time in school history. There Baker lost 55-16 to Marist.

Ontario coach Randy Waite will coach the East squad. His assistant coaches are Andy Maurer of Cascade Christian, Kyle Braa of Scio and Mike Somnis of Sherman.

Astoria’s Howard Rub will coach the West. His assistants are Thor Ware of Rainier, Richard Hillsman of Central Linn and Tony Smith of St. Paul.

Other area players named to the East roster are Garrett Bentz of Vale, Marcus Marines of Ontario, AJ Swartzlander of Burns, Ethan Kowling of Grant Union, Jaymes Butterfield of Enterprise, Bryan Mills of Imbler, Jered Witty of Cove, and Tyler Harshfield of Wallowa.

Other area East alternates are Frank Lopez and Josh Mejia of Ontario, Evan Humphrey of La Grande, Zach Dobson of Burns, Mike Epperson of Vale, Gage Immoos and Connor Smith of Grant Union, and Lane Baker of Elgin.