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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Cheer squad notches win Outlaws skiers compete in slalom race Outlaws cheer battled injury and adversity as they headed into their weekend competitions. They competed with only seven girls instead of nine against tough 4A teams. On Saturday at the Scots- man Rumble competition they placed first, and on Sunday at the West Linn Welcome to the Jungle they placed second. The Outlaws are looking great as they prepare for state and nationals. They are led by seniors Abbey Busick, Roy Gannon and Errin Hongel. Juniors AriAnne Griffy and Victoria Shellswell-White; sophomore Rachelle Dale; and freshmen McKenzie Shells- well-White, Ana Cole and McKenna Brinkman make up the rest of the squad. By Rongi Yost Correspondent The Outlaws competed in a slalom race on the I-5 run at Mt. Bachelor under calm, sunny conditions on January 12. The boys varsity team scored 14 points for a com- bined time of 4:05.24, which resulted in a fourth-place fin- ish. They were within reach of Mt. View, who took third with a time of 4:01.70. Evan Palmer led the Outlaws with a two-run com- bined time of 1:21.02, and an overall eighth-place finish. Coach Gabe Chladek said, <Evan9s focus on running gates over winter break and his aggressive approach to ski- ing the race course paid off for him.= Colton Seymour fin- ished 10th (1:21.18), Kincaid Smeltzer was 20th (1:26.48), George Chladek 24th (1:29.06), and Simon Rhett finished 42nd with a time of 1:36.14. The girls varsity squad had a combined team time of 5:21.72 and finished seventh overall. Skylar Wilkins had Sisters9 top time at 1:42.96 and fin- ished in 31st place. Remaining girls times were: Hollie Lewis, 34th with a time of 1:45.98; Sydney Wilkins, 41st (1:52.78); Grayce Williver, 47th (2:08.67); and Piper Adelt, 51st (2:32.51). Chladek said, <Overall, the level of competition on the team is up, and it9s pushing everyone to improve.= The boys JV squad earned a fifth-place finish with a team time of 5:40.82, behind Corvallis who had 5:27.28. Assistant Coach Rima Givot said, <The team mem- bers are really competitive this year, and they9re doing a great job of pushing and supporting each other.= The Outlaws9 race on January 19 was canceled due to rain and will be rescheduled later in the season. They will compete in a Giant Slalom at Mt. Bachelor on January 26. Protect Your Most Valuable Asset PHOTO PROVIDED An injury-hobbled Outlaws Cheer squad nevertheless managed to win one competition and take second in another last weekend. • Re-Roof & New Construction • Ice Dam & Roof Snow Removal • Rain Gutters • 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee MEATS • CHEESES • EATERY • DRINKERY 110 S. SPRUCE ST. | 541-719-1186 OPEN EVERY DAY 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M. PIZZA • CALZONE • SANDWICHES • SALAD • BEER & WINE PIZZA D E L I V E R e Y r AND we deliv BEER & WINE! ! ue Yes, it’s tr Made-from-scratch e - f r o m - s c r a t c h d dough o u g h SHULERS’ PIZZERIA www.shulerspizzeria.com 442 E. Hood Ave., Sisters • 541-549-1960 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sunday 12-7 p.m. 541-526-5143 ccb#203769 | Family Owned & Operated for 19 Years 7
