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4 Wednesday, September 27, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Outlaw cross-country boys making noise By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent In a busy week of racing, the Outlaws cross-country boys gained some attention among 4A schools with two solid performances within four days, indicating that the young team is more than ready to compete. On Wednesday, September 20, the team traveled to the Stayton Invitational, a meet scheduled late after the Outlaws were smoked out of two consecutive meets. In early season polls, the Stayton team ranked first among 4A boys, so the meet gave Sisters a chance to get an up-close look at the Eagles on their home turf. The eight-team meet turned into a two-team battle as the race got underway, with Jordan Pollard dictating the pace with two Eagles in hot pursuit, including Casey Pugh, who finished 10th at last year’s state meet, where the Eagles placed fifth as a team. Through the muddy hills and dales, Pollard stayed in command throughout, win- ning with a time of 16:54, 11 seconds ahead of Pugh. Freshman Ethan Hosang came through in fourth place (17:51), Josh Liddell placed seventh (18:33), John Peckham 10th (18:37), and Will Thorsett 16th (20:14) to complete the scoring for Sisters. Stayton prevailed in the team score, but just six points ahead of Sisters, 27-33. “We really matched up quite well with Stayton con- sidering both of us were missing one of our top four runners,” said Josh Nordell. “Our guys came ready to race and I am very pleased with their effort,” he said after the meet. Vi n c e n t e R o b o l l e d o (20:29) and Jack Berg (20:42) rounded out the top seven for Sisters. Another highlight from the meet included Jed Kizziar’s victory in the junior varsity race in his first-ever cross-country meet. He fin- ished the 3,000-meter course in 11:26. Nolan Mitchell (12:15) and Sam May (12:26) finished eighth and 10th respectively. The Outlaws traveled to Seaside for the Three Course Challenge, held Saturday, September 23, at Camp Rilea and once again came away with very positive results, winning the team title among Division 4 teams. The meet is scored using the place numbers of the top two finishers of each team on the three separate courses, which are designated as easy, moderate, and difficult. The event, in its 26th year, is among the largest meets held in Oregon, attracting well over 2,000 high school runners. John Peckham led the way for Sisters in the easy course, cruising to 22nd place in the 4,500-meter course in 16:50. Jack Berg also scored for the team, finishing 70th in 18:07, among 356 runners. In the moderate race two ninth-graders took care of business for the team. Ethan Hosang challenged the lead- ers of the race throughout, ultimately finishing third in 19:23. Will Thorsett placed 78th among 400 runners in 22:18. Emergency center kitchen had violations PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG REDMOND (AP) — Cen- tral Oregon authorities say rodent droppings on food packaging are among the violations found at a regional emergency center set up dur- ing the eclipse in August. The Bulletin reports that Deschutes County Health Services inspectors found 14 violations at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center kitchen serving about 175 emergency responders. Authorities stationed police and firefighters from Crook, Deschutes, and Jeffer- son counties at the site Aug. 16 through 23 to deal with the large number of visitors. Authorities say fair- grounds officials immedi- ately took action after learn- ing of the problems. Jordan Pollard sets out among over 400 runners in the Seaside Three Course Challenge, where he placed second. Jordan Pollard not only hopes for this group.” got his wish to run the dif- The Outlaws will travel ficult course after three pre- to Portland this week for vious trips to the meet, he Saturday’s Nike Portland XC went head-to-head with Nate meet at Portland Meadows. Pendleton of Eastlake High The meet includes well over School (WA) for the indi- 120 teams from through- vidual title. The two were out Oregon, California, and neck and neck until 200 Washington of all divisions meters to go when Pendleton and classifications. pulled away for good to win in 19:08. Pollard finished in 19:15. We do... Sophomore Josh Liddell ran strong as well, finishing Alignments, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, CV Joints, 21st in 21:13, among a total U Joints, Axle Shafts, Drivelines, & Tire Siping of 411 finishers. “The season is still young,” ...not only cars, but trailers, too! said Nordell, “but I have high WE’RE NOT JUST TIRES! DAVIS TIRE 541-549-1026 Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. 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