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4 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters salutes... Sisters earns win in homeioming game By Rongi Yost Correspondent Sisters shook off a slug- gish and uninspired first half on a wet field to break open the game and post a 42-19 homecoming win over the visiting Junction City (JC) Tigers on Friday, October 14. The contest started off slow, and Sisters was ham- pered by three turnovers in the first half. After a scoreless first quarter, Sisters got on the scoreboard when Johnny Gurney ran for a 10-yard touchdown, which was fol- lowed by a Minam Craven’s kick that sailed through the uprights. JC responded with a 12-yard touchdown score to even the score at 7-7. After a long drive late in the second quarter, Johnny Gurney reclaimed the lead for the Outlaws with a 14-yard touchdown off the left side. Cravens kicked the PAT and Sisters went up 14-7. However, a breakdown in special teams resulted in a long run on the ensuing kick- off, and JC took the ball to midfield. After several plays, the Tigers scored and cut the deficit to 14-13 as teams entered the half. Sisters came out strong in the second half, eliminated mistakes, took control, and broke the game wide open with a 28-point barrage in the third quarter. Christopher Luz took the opening kickoff deep into Tigers territory on a well- executed kickoff return. On the next play, Jacob Stevens broke up the middle on a well-blocked inside run, and went 34 yards for the TD. Sisters forced the Tigers to go three-and-out on their next possession, and the Outlaws’ Stevens went wild again, this time in the form of a 45-yard TD run. Stevens’ consecu- tive scores were followed by Gurney’s third rushing touch- down for the night, a one- yard TD run. Late in the third quarter, Tanner Head found a wide- open Luz on a 23-yard touch- down, which wrapped up Sisters scoring on the night. Cravens was good on all four of his second-half PAT attempts. Led by Stevens, who had eight carries for 99 yards, and Johnny Gurney, who had nine carries for 89 yards, the Outlaws tallied 204 total rushing yards and had 294 total for the night. Minam Cravens and the point-after crew were perfect for the night, going six-for- six on PATs. Sisters’ defense played solid, except for a few men- tal breakdowns in the first half. The Outlaws got good performances from defen- sive linemen Brady Wessel, Joel Miller, Austin Lake, and Jaden Condel. Defensive backs Christopher Luz and Ben Saba also played well, and both players recorded an interception. Tyler Head stood out at his rover position, and has been a force for the Outlaws all year long. “Tyler is a three-year starter for us, and no question one of the best in the league PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Johnny Gurney runs for a touchdown vs. Junction City. in his position,” said Coach Gary Thorson. “He does an outstanding job on the out- side run for us.” Thorson added, “In an emotional beginning to the game, just before kickoff, Sisters ran a special play that featured a special member of the 2016 team. Senior Brian Groat (No. 14), a familiar face on the Outlaws side- line and much-loved student at Sisters High School, took a handoff around the right side and up the sidelines on a 50-yard run against a classy JC defense, which brought the crowd to their feet and started the night off right.” The win against the Tigers locked up a second-place finish for the Outlaws (3-1 in Sky-Em and 5-2 overall) and guaranteed them a first- round home playoff game. Sisters will wrap up league play at home on Friday, October 21, against the Sweet Home Huskies, and will honor their seniors prior to kickoff. Wilma, Raelene and Shirley Sweatt want to say thank you to the Sisters Band of Brothers for sponsoring and Lance Trowbridge for building the great wheelchair ramp for us. Lance, you gra- ciously gave hours of your personal time and sum- mer building this ramp so that Wilma could safely leave the house. Everyone who has seen it has com- plimented on its size and construction. The hospice person- nel have especially loved it since it has made their jobs so much easier. We will always be grateful for all that you have done for Wilma and us. Bless you and the Sisters Band of Brothers. TROUBLE SLEEPING? Quick and affordable relief. Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management Dr. Inice Gough, DC | 541.549.3583 — Since 1997 — Frontiers In Science MONTHLY SYMPOSIUM IN SISTERS New Directions for an Ancient Site: A lab of lov or e s Siste e r d! 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Bryn Hazell, an expert who helps people bridge differences and problem-solve via Nonviolent Communication, will share powerful tools to help us speak more clearly for our values and listen to others in a way that builds trust and respect. 102 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters Visit Citizens4Community.com for details! — Locally Owned — — Ad Sponsorship Courtesy of Melvin’s Fir Street Market — The 2016 fi eld season at Rimrock Draw Rockshelter was highlighted by remarkable new insights into the geologic foundations of the site and the activities of its ancient oc- cupants. The presentation will include a summary of the preliminary fi ndings from the 2016 fi eld season, and excit- ing new directions for the next fi ve years of research at this extraordinary site. Tuesday, October 25 At The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters One-hour lecture begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food and beverage. 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