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14 Wednesday, May 24, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Outlaws peak at state track meet By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent Things started well for the Sisters Outlaws on day one of the OSAA State Championships — and ended just as well on day two. Anna Bartlett started the meet off for the Outlaws early Friday morning by running a tremendous personal record in the 3,000 meters, clocking 11:04.82, to put two points on the board for Sisters with her seventh-place finish. Julianne Meeter ended her high school career by adding to her school record in the javelin on her way to a fifth- place finish with a mark of 122 feet 8 inches. Freshman Ryliereece Morgan brought home her first individual medals as she placed eighth in the long PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Brooke Robillard runs the third leg of the 4x400 relay. Sarah Conroy, Chiropractor Prevent • Heal • Feel Better jump (16 feet 1.5 inches). That completed the scor- ing for the girls for the day, but following Bartlett’s example, Jordan Pollard ran the best race of his life for 3,000 meters, shatter- ing his personal best on his way to fifth place in 9:13.34 to get the scoring started for the boys. Senior Sam Lewis shared eighth place with two other vaulters with a clear- ance of 12 feet even for .33 points the same day. The remainder of Friday’s schedule included prelims in running events and nearly all of the Outlaws passed through to the finals. Keaton Green’s career best was not enough to advance, although the sophomore in his first year of track has a bright future. His 2:04.79 sec- ond effort in a race that was dominated by upperclass- men bodes well for his final two years. Januik of Seaside became a three-time state champion in the event with a time of 1:55. Another sopho- more, Amy Hills, could not recapture her thrilling per- formance of the district meet, but got valuable state meet experience in the prelims of the 300 hurdles on her way to 14th place in 53.99 seconds. The girls 4x100-meter relay got things off to a fast The Garden Angel 541-549-2882 Get the Spring Back in Your Step! Come in for our massage and chiropractic combo, feel good, and get moving again. Est. 2002 st Si ers Owned Call 541-588-2213 392 E. Main Ave. | www.sisterschiropractor.com Shena Fields LMT#7439 | Harmony Tracy LMT# 21211 A natural approach to lawn care PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Keagan Greaney shows intense focus during the 300-meter hurdles. start on Saturday as the quar- tet of Ryliereece Morgan, Sabrina Reifschneider, Erynn Ricker and Mandi Calavan placed fifth with a time of 50.51. Astoria won a very tight race in 49.77 as three teams broke the 50-second barrier. Anna Bartlett missed the podium by one place in the 1,500 meters with a ninth-place finish in 5:07.87. Danielle Jantzer of Phoenix won the race in 4:48.57. Despite a personal record of 32 feet 11.75 inches, Jade Anaya also narrowly missed a medal in ninth place. Erynn Ricker got the Outlaws a couple of points by finishing seventh in the 100 See TRACK on page 30 Spring has Sprung at Th e Cottonwood… Come join us! LCB#9352 Open Every Day Except Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403 E. Hood Ave. 541.549.2699 Serving Breakfast & Lunch Gluten-free and vegetarian options always available Summer or Long-Term LMTs & Nail Techs Flexible Schedule Competitive Pay Plus Great Tips Sign-On Bonus • Free Golf • Free Pool Use Free SUP/Kayak/Canoe Rentals View available positions and apply online at BlackButteRanch.com or call 541-595-1523