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4 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Lady Outlaws post big basketball win over Woodburn By Rongi Yost Correspondent The Lady Outlaws notched a sweet 41-32 victory at home over Woodburn on Wednesday, February 6. The contest was played a day later than scheduled due to weather conditions. At the start of the contest, Sisters came out aggressive and ready to play, and with approximately three minutes left in the first quarter held an 8-6 lead. The last couple of minutes the Outlaws had good looks at the basket, but couldn9t get their shots to fall, and at the close of the period trailed 9-10. Sydney Head made both her shots at the charity stripe to start the second quarter scoring, and the Outlaws regained the lead 11-10. Meaghan Greaney gave the Outlaws the big boost they needed, and scored seven of the Outlaws9 10 points in the quarter. At the half, Sisters was on top 19-16. The Outlaws had an early 7-0 run in the third quar- ter, and midway through the period extended their lead to 26-20. Isabelle Spitler9s two three-point shots highlighted the quarter, and the period ended with a nice dish from Hallie Schwartz to Greaney, who made the short shot for the score. Head9s three-point shot highlighted the final quarter. The Outlaws held the lead the entire second half and beat the Bulldogs by nine. Greaney had an outstand- ing performance 4 the best game of her career. Meaghan posted Sisters9 first double- double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Spitler had a great all-around game and recorded 10 points, including three threes. C o a c h B r i t t a n e y Niebergall-Brown com- mented on Greaney9s and Spitler9s performance. <Meaghan9s strength and aggression was unmatched under the basket. Her hard work and dedication to improving her basketball skills really shined tonight. Isabelle hit two key three- pointers in the third quarter to give us momentum and stretch our lead.= Head also had a great game. Sydney tallied seven points, pulled down seven rebounds, and dished out five assists. <Sydney had a terrific PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK all-around game,= said Niebergall-Brown. <Since Payden Petterson scores in Outlaws victory over Woodburn. day one, she has worked very, very hard at continuing to positive leader on the floor. This win was not just a win Payden Petterson and at the varsity level, but it was develop her game. I thought that things really came RylieReece Morgan also con- a program victory as well. together for her and I am tributed in the rebounding We9re going to keep work- really happy she got to cel- effort, with six rebounds each. ing in practice, and we9ll see <This was the most com- how we do in the last three ebrate her performance with a win. She has been an excel- plete game we have played games.= lent leader for our team, and as a team,= commented The Outlaws game at her work ethic is there every Niebergall-Brown. <A lot Philomath that was scheduled day in practice and in games.= of things that we have been for Friday, February 8, was Sophia (Bianchi), at the working on all year we are canceled due to poor weather point guard position, also had demonstrating with better conditions and will be played a strong performance, and skill and more confidence. at a later date. Sisters was to Niebergall-Brown told The I was really happy for the play at home against Stayton Nugget she knew she could girls and appreciated the sup- on Tuesday, February 12. trust Sophia to get the ball port of all our Future Lady They will travel to Sweet up the court as well as be a Outlaws and their families. Home on Friday. PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Hallie Schwartz sets up a play against Woodburn. Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters Congratulations to Jerry Baldock, Photographer & Story teller Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce President’ s Award Recipient! The Nugget thanks yo u for your never-ending enthusia sm and passion for getting “the perfe ct shot.”
