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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Outlaws tennis has tough week By Rongi Yost Correspondent The boys tennis team came off spring break a little flat and it showed, as Sisters lost to the White Buffalos twice this past week. Sisters hosted Madras on Wednesday, April 5, and the doubles duo of Jed Kizziar and Jacob Gurney were the only players that even had a chance to post a win. Coach Bim Gander said, “The boys scored an early service break against the experienced Dominguez/ Salgado duo. They gave the break back, but then they were able to prevail in a close tiebreaker to win the first set. The Madras team stepped up their game considerably as the match played on, and our guys just weren’t able to keep pace.” The young Outlaws’ expe- rience deficit showed during every match at the three and four positions. All of Sisters’ opponents have been able to bring both JV and varsity teams, and when the younger Outlaws compete the sec- ond time against players at the JV level, they do much better. On Saturday, Sisters com- peted at the Madras Invite in the traditional round-robin format for the top two singles players and doubles teams. Great hair doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by appointment. Sisters, Madras, Cascade and Estacada were District No. 2 representatives this year, along with Klamath Union and Henley from District No. 3, and Vale. Although the Outlaws didn’t post a win, Jacob Gurney played well for Sisters. Gurney finished in second place overall among the No. 1 singles players, and finished only three games behind Hayden Lam of Klamath Union. “Jonny’s serve was the best it’s been so far this year; more consistent and more punishing,” said Gander. “He’s also constructing his points with more authority, probing with deeper ground strokes and finding more opportunities at the net.” At No. 1 doubles, Kizziar and Jacob Gurney’s results were better than they appeared. They were just unlucky on several critical deuce points during the three matches they played. Gander told The Nugget that Kizziar played better late in the day, and showed more patience and consistency than Gander has seen all year. Jonny’s serve was the best it’s been so far this year; more consistent and more ptnishing. — Coach Bim Gander “The tournament gave us a good opportunity to scout two district opponents that we will see in the coming weeks,” said Gander. Sisters was to travel to Molalla on Tuesday, April 11. On Thursday, April 13, the Outlaws will play at home against North Marion. SHS winds performs at district festival The SHS Wind Ensemble performed at the District Band Festival for the first time since 2014 and came in second in its category. The event was held last month at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. Director of Bands Tyler Cranor said, “It’s pretty excit- ing considering it’s our first year back. Our band is also very young and still small, being comprised of only three seniors out of 12 students, and nine incoming freshman.” PHOTO PROVIDED Picttred left to right: Tyler Cranor, Nathaniel Hicks, Ethan Ferwalt, Dalton Gonzales, Jordan Cole, Kaylee Htber, Lydia Bartlett, Brandon Ermatinger, Lachlan Wood, Johanna Geisen, Taylor Scholl, McKenzie Costello, Ben Hills. Spay & Neuter Sponsorships Available for Dogs & Cats. Call Kiki at 541-549-9941. FURRY FRIEND S 501 ( c )( 3 ) FOUNDATION FurryFriendsFoundation.org Furry Friends Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization BUILT TO MOW THE DISTANCE Find the Gravely mower to help you get the job done mile after mile, season after season. Spring into Great Savings! ZERO-TURN / GRAVELY ZT HD 52 RETAIL PRICE $ 5,695 Save S ave $300 when wh you start a comprehensive treatment program in the month of April! Not valid with any other offer. New Patients Only. On nly. ZERO-TURN / GRAVELY ZT HD 48 RETAIL PRICE Tim & Ronnica Westcott Jenny Duey 541-588-6611 220 W. Cascade Ave. Come in, Relax, Enjoy! 541-382-0410 541 1 382 04 41 0 410 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters CentralOregonBracePlace.com r u o y W O W . . . s t s e u g Easter Smile by Lyndsey & The Brace Place! Save yourself time and DAZZLE them by picking up one of our TO-GO GOURMET DESSERTS! Individual- and full-sized wonders like pink champagne cake, salted caramel cheesecake, and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. $ 5,580 ZERO-TURN / GRAVELY ZT XL 42 RETAIL PRICE $ 4,520 CLASSIC / ARIENS LM 21 911194, Self-propelled, Swivel Wheel RETAIL PRICE $ Breakfast • Lunch • Bakery Tues.-Sun. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • 541-549-6562 473 E. Hood Ave. • www.lamagiecafe.com 5 841