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Wednesday, November 2, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 5 Outlaws advance to first round of state playoffs By Rongi Yost Correspondent The Outlaws crushed Klamath Union 42-6 at home in Sisters on Friday, October 28, and will advance to the first round of the state play- offs. Sisters will take on the Rangers at Estacada on Friday, November 4 at 7 p.m. Junior Christopher Luz had four catches for 125 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Outlaws to the big victory in the 4A play-in game against Klamath Union. On Sisters’ first possession, Tanner Head hit Luz with a 33-yard TD pass to get Sisters on the score- board. Head hit the mark again in the second quarter with a 60-yard TD pass to Luz, which gave the Outlaws a 14-0 lead. Johnny Gurney scored on a four-yard run and Head hit Luz with a 16-yard pass to push Sisters to a 28-0 advan- tage at the half. The Outlaws continued to steamroll over the Pelicans in the second half. Gurney rushed for a 12-yard touch- down and then caught an eight-yard TD pass from Head in the third quarter to stretch the Outlaws lead to 42-0. Klamath Union scored their lone touchdown in the final quarter of play. Tanner Head was fantastic at quarterback for the Outlaws. Head completed six of eight passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns. Jake Stevens was the leading ground-gainer, and on 16 carries accrued 162 ALL LEAGUE: Outlaws well represented in league honors Continued from page 4 the three, and his leverage and strength that he can transfer from the weight room make him difficult to block. “Joel has been an absolute wrecking-ball for us, and qui- etly each Friday night goes out and makes some plays for us, but more importantly is occu- pying double-teams, and free- ing up others to make plays as well.” Lake, in his first year, developed quickly into one of the league’s best defensive ends, due to his physical play and his athleticism. Three players were also selections at inside linebacker. Jacob Gurney was a first-team pick, and Ryan Cook and Johnny Gurney were second- team selections. Thorson said, “Hands down, this was the best line- backer combination in the league, and arguably one of the best in the state. These yards. Johnny Gurney added 85 yards on 11 carries. Sisters amassed over 400 yards of total offense, led by an offensive line which con- trolled the line of scrimmage all night long, and had one of its best outings to date. Seniors Jacob Gurney, Kade Owen, and Jake Welch, juniors Brady Wessel, Jaden Condel, and Casey Warburton, along with sophomore Joel Miller, led a pounding run-game, which was able to cause damage and helped sustain several long drives. Ryan Cook and Tyler Head were also a big part of the success, and blocked well from their halfback and tight- end spots. The defense did give up some yards in the first half, but found a way to keep the Pelicans off the scoreboard until the very last play of the game. Coach Gary Thorson said, “We gradually were able to take them out of their run game, and our second- ary played well once we got them in this position and came away with a few interceptions, which helped our cause.” (Luz had an interception in the sec- ond quarter and Will Miner had an interception in the fourth.) Sky-Em Defensive Player of the Year Jacob Gurney led the defense with seven tackles, four assists and a sack. The Outlaws got good help on the run defensively from Brady Wessel and Joel Miller, who both recorded a sack. three seniors are the heart and soul of our defense. All three play very fast and have a great nose for the football, and all tackle well. They have worked hard at becoming the best in their position, and their play and attitude has rubbed off on the entire defensive squad. They are a great blend of speed and physicality and are well respected by their peers for how hard they play.” Christopher Luz and Ben Saba both earned recognition at defensive back, and round out the all-league awards. Luz was named first-team and Saba was honorable mention. Luz, at free safety, and Saba, from the corner spot, combined for a handful of interceptions for the Outlaws. “Both these guys are very savvy defensive backs, and both have shown some physicality at their positions and have come up on the run nicely,” said Thorson. “The secondary was a big ques- tion mark for us coming into the season, and both of these guys have helped solidify the defense for us against the pass.” Ben Saba handled the kick- ing duties on special teams for the Outlaws and hit all six of his PATs. Thorson said, “This was by far one of the best games in terms of an execution stand- point, especially on the offen- sive side of the ball. I believe the kids are growing weekly in their comfort level with what we are trying to do in that area, and are playing pretty solid football in all three aspects of the game. They have been focused, and have worked very hard to get themselves in this position, and I believe we can still continue to improve every week, even at this point of the season.” PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Jake Stevens has 153 yards rtshing vs. Klamath Union. HERE ARE THE FACTS... RICHARD ESTERMAN RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL for City Richard Esterman is qualifi ed to run is a resident of Sisters’ council position because he leveled by of the city and denies the accusations rstepped his City Manager Rick Allen — who ove politics to management position by interfering in aid another candidate. run- “I take this election seriously, and I am ives rece zen ning to make a diff erence; so each citi others will equal treatment before the city and so Mr. become involved with City politics,” said ts another Esterman. He believes Mr. Allen wan Ester- candidate to win because Allen dislikes man’s outspoken style. et in Richard Esterman resides on Oak Stre utes Sisters and maintains an offi ce in Desch under a valid lease for over a County. He has resided on Oak Street lgate for about 26 years. His driver’s year. Previously, he was a resident in Tol cy since October 25, 2015. license refl ects his Oak Street residen residency were raised in a letter Concerns regarding Richard Esterman’s remains unclear who authorized Mr. by City Attorney Jeremy Green, but it vided a copy of Green’s letter to the Green to write the letter and who pro nity to prove his residency. press before Esterman had an opportu t there was “zero” water consump- City Manager Allen wrongly asserts tha et to support his residency attack. But tion at Esterman’s home on Oak Stre know that water consumption is mea- City Manager Allen knows or should ents of 100 cubic feet (748 gallons). So, sured by the City of Sisters in increm on a water bill as “zero.” Not only was any use below that amount will appear an’s er usage, he was wrong about Esterm City Manager Allen wrong about wat en unlawfully breached Esterman’s residency. Of concern to all citizens, All rmation stored at the City. privacy by snooping in his personal info t Allen can use his position to go “I do not feel that it’s right or legal tha my permission and make it public,” said into my private information without driving past Esterman’s home on Oak Esterman. Th ere are reports of Allen bling, because under the City of Sisters’ Street. Mr. Allen’s involvement is trou ct the Council and is not authorized to dire not y ma er nag ma y Cit the r, arte Ch record that the City Council authorized act except by the Council. Th ere is no Allen to act against Esterman. a real diff erence and to inspire oth- “I am running in this election to make sparency to the citizens of Sisters and ers to do the same. I will bring City tran will ective. Sisters is my community and I will always be consistent, fair and obj members of my community equally always put diff erences aside to serve the and eff ectively.” scheduled tonight, Wednesday, Th ere is a last minute Political Forum he will be unable to attend due to November 2, and Mr. Esterman regrets caring for his mother out of state.
