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Jared Lemke will pitch for Central Washington University
June 23, 2009
By Christopher Huber
By Christopher Huber
Skyline High School graduate Jared Lemke spent most of his second term in school breathing a sigh of relief. While many of his friends pored over the tantalizing decision of which college to attend, Lemke knew he was headed for Central Washington University in the fall.
He recently signed his national letter of intent to play for the Wildcats.
“I felt like it was the place for me,” he said about the good feeling he had after a visit to Ellensburg with his parents. “I really like it over there.”
Lemke, a 6-6, 230-pound pitcher for the Spartans, considered playing for other colleges, like Washington State University and Western Oregon University. But Central’s athletic department helped him with his decision when it offered him a full-tuition scholarship to play for them, he said.
“I’ve known for while and I think it was really relieving on me,” Lemke said. “All my friends were kind of freaking out saying, ‘I don’t know.’”
He said he won’t know his role as a freshman until the season begins in the fall, but for now he just has to concentrate on playing summer ball for the Lakeside Senior American Legion team.
“As far as I know, they might be looking for me to pitch this year,” Lemke said in speculation.
Lemke spent four years on the Spartan varsity roster and is in his third season for the American Legion club.
He went 3-2 as a starter for Skyline in the spring and estimated his total record was 13-5 in high school.
He said he is considering entering in the construction management program at Central.
Reporter Christopher Huber can be reached at 392-6434, ext 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment on this story at www.sammamishreview.com.
Skyline High School graduate Jared Lemke spent most of his second term in school breathing a sigh of relief. While many of his friends pored over the tantalizing decision of which college to attend, Lemke knew he was headed for Central Washington University in the fall.
He recently signed his national letter of intent to play for the Wildcats.
“I felt like it was the place for me,” he said about the good feeling he had after a visit to Ellensburg with his parents. “I really like it over there.”
Lemke, a 6-6, 230-pound pitcher for the Spartans, considered playing for other colleges, like Washington State University and Western Oregon University. But Central’s athletic department helped him with his decision when it offered him a full-tuition scholarship to play for them, he said.
“I’ve known for while and I think it was really relieving on me,” Lemke said. “All my friends were kind of freaking out saying, ‘I don’t know.’”
He said he won’t know his role as a freshman until the season begins in the fall, but for now he just has to concentrate on playing summer ball for the Lakeside Senior American Legion team.
“As far as I know, they might be looking for me to pitch this year,” Lemke said in speculation.
Lemke spent four years on the Spartan varsity roster and is in his third season for the American Legion club.
He went 3-2 as a starter for Skyline in the spring and estimated his total record was 13-5 in high school.
He said he is considering entering in the construction management program at Central.
Reporter Christopher Huber can be reached at 392-6434, ext 242, or chuber@isspress.com.
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