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6 Wednesday, October 26, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Runners tune up for District meet By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent Extremely wet course conditions did nothing to slow down the Outlaws’ cross-country teams at last Wednesday’s Country Fair Classic. Most of the Sisters runners ran season-bests in the final race before next week’s Sky-Em District meet. Days of rain left the course, held at the site of the Oregon Country Fair in Veneta, sopping wet — with ankle-deep water in places — and created enough mud to satisfy even the most die-hard cross-country enthusiast. Facing a variety of teams from all classifications, the Outlaws produced fast times despite the conditions. The tandem of Anna Bartlett and Sophie Borders served as the point of the spear for the girls team, while the other scorers, Tate Ricker, Engracia Diez, and Molly Winter closed the gap among them, which is crucial to the team’s success. Bartlett (20:10) and Borders (20:11) ran together throughout the course pro- viding the Outlaws with a strong 1-2 punch, while Tate Ricker cracked the 21-min- ute barrier to finish in 20:45. Engracia Diez (21:18) and Molly Winter (21:52) also ran personal bests to help the team finish ninth place over- all with 233 points among 23 teams competing in the race. Philomath, ranked second, just ahead of Sisters in the lat- est 4A coaches’ poll, scored 211 points to come through as the top 4A team in the race. “The girls got after it today,” said Head Coach Josh Nordell. “We are running with confidence, which is per- fect as we prepare District and State.” The girls ran with just five runners and look forward to the return of Amy Hills and Zidane Galant-LaPorte next week. Jordan Pollard looked fully recovered from a strained calf muscle as he ran a very strong second half of the race to establish a new per- sonal record of 16:24, earn- ing him eighth place overall among 262 runners. 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It was tougher going for the rest of his team, which were missing number-two runner Josh Liddell (illness) and number-three runner Cole Pade (injury), but the rest of the team showed continued growth, according to Nordell. Peyton Myhre (19:12), Will Werts (19:17), Jack Berg (19:42) and Andrew Stevens (20:23) all ran season bests in what is certainly a rebuilding year for the Outlaws. Sisters finished 25th among the 30 complete teams. “Injuries and lack of expe- rience are holding us back, PHOTO BY HARRY POLLARD Tate Ricker kicks in for the Outlaws. but the boys continue to bat- tle,” said Nordell. Entering the Sky-Em District meet, set for Thursday, October 27, at Lane Community College, the girls are heavy favorites to defend their team title, while the boys face a stiff challenge to qual- ify for State, let alone defend their title from last year. “The girls will be able to really focus on State, while the boys will be putting all their energy into performing well at District,” said Nordell. The top two teams and top five individuals from each of the seven 4A Districts meet will qualify for the OSAA Championships, scheduled for Saturday, November 5, also at Lane Community College. According to Nordell, Junction City appears to be the favorite among the Sky-Em boys teams. However, Nordell says, none of the league teams are par- ticularly strong this year. “I think all the schools in the league are rebuilding, just like we are,” he said. “Regardless, the Outlaws plan to put in our best effort once the starting gun fires.” TIME TO PUT ON SPORTS INJURIES We can help you get back in the game. Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management Dr. Inice Gough, DC | 541.549.3583 — Since 1997 — WINTER TIRES Call and make your appointment now for NO-WAIT SERVICE 541-549-1026 DAVIS TIRE Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage VOTE FOR CHUCK RYAN , MBA, CPA SISTERS CITY COUNCIL Proud to be your candidate for City Council and to earn your vote. I am committed to serve this great city to the best of my ability and to be a voice for the entire community. Recently endorsed by Th e Bulletin editorial board. Call for details. Age 18 years and over. Ben Crockett, D.D.S. p 541-549-9486 f 541-549-9110 410 E. 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