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Wednesday, May 16, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 11 ‘Community Kizziar crowned district champ second time Kizziar has conversation’ By Rongi Yost met Suelzle and Beckwith this year, and neither could yields input four Junior Jed Kizziar won all figure out a way to beat of his matches last week him. at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special Carl Click said, from seniors District No. 2 Boys Tennis “Both Coach opponents on Thursday Correspondent L a s t m o n t h Citizens4Community (C4C) helped Sisters Senior Alliance facilitate a com- munity conversation at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall. Over 130 people shared a free meal, courtesy of Ray’s Food Place and Sisters Coffee, and joined in the con- versation among three break- out groups and these are the results from the follow-up questionnaire. The majority of people in attendance were 60-79 years old (70 percent) and retired (42 percent) who stated that they came to get information and to get involved. About 80 percent thought the conversation had great value: Getting people informed and energized; identifying issues; hear- ing about what resources are available and what has already been done; shar- ing ideas and connections; hearing other peoples’ opin- ions; finding out how to get involved. Sixty percent said the conversations raised further questions for them and con- cern was expressed about how to get information See SENIORS on page 21 Championships and was crowned the district champ in No. 1 singles play. Jed will play at the state tournament, which will be held at Oregon State University on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. Day two of districts were held on Monday, May 7, and two days later the semi-finals and championship matches were played; both at Black Butte Ranch. In round two on Monday, J e d d e f e a t e d Tr i s t y n Weinberger of Cascade 6-3, 6-2, and went on to earn a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Leo Thiele in the quarterfinals. Kizziar said, “The win in the quarterfinals felt really good, and after the match it sank in that I’d made it to state, which has been my goal from the beginning. It was such a relief. I played a very defensive game, because I knew my opponent would make mistakes. I played really deep balls, as well as coming up to the net, and forced him to either pass me or get it over me.” On Thursday, Kizziar continued his stellar play. Jed defeated Ben Suelzle of Cascade 7-5, 6-3, in the semi- finals, and then bested Colton Beckwith of Philomath 6-3, 7-6, (7-3) in the champion- ship match. This was the Tennis Anyone ? or Soccer... or Swimming... or basketball... or ... HEY COACHES! Do you offer private or group lessons? Advertise in the Nugget’s CLASSES & TRAINING classifi eds! $2 per line the fi rst week, $1.50 per line on repeat weeks. Plus, your ad goes online at no extra charge! Deadline is Monday before noon at 541-549-9941 or nuggetnews.com hit the ball harder and with more spin, but Jed’s ath- leticism kept him in points long enough to hit winners at the net, or force his oppo- nents into errors. Jed plays a unique — some would call it unorthodox — style of ten- nis. He charges the net, and high school tennis players are not used to it. If the opponent hits the ball where Jed can get it, he usually puts the point away with a precise angle shot. The only other choice is to hit a perfect lob or passing shot, and more times than not they can’t handle the pressure Jed creates.” With the wins Kizziar remained undefeated against league opponents with a 13-0 record, and will head to the state tournament for the second time. Last year as a sophomore he went to state as a doubles player, and this year will go as a top singles PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Jed Kizziar is headed to state tennis competition after an outstanding district tournament. player. Nate Weber defeated Jeremy Alston of Philomath 6-3, 6-3 in the second round, but fell 4-6, 0-6 to Ben Suelzie of Cascade in the quarterfinals. Weber said, “I went out thinking that I was playing a top-four seed, so I was just going to try and make it as close as I could. After playing him very close in the first set, Offering Aveda ™ Skin & Body Care! 541-549-9388 SISTERS hair | massage | nails facials | makeup Brown Diamond & Fancy Sapphire Wedding Ring I realized there was a chance I could win. I lost the second set, but was happy about the way I played.” That play was noticed. “Nate turned some heads at the tournament,” Click said. “Many coaches and spectators were surprised that he is just a freshman. Everybody knows he will be a force in the years to come.” 541-549-1784 161-C N. Elm St.
