Wednesday, November 13, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Football program names all-league selections
By Rongi Yost
Correspondent
Sisters9 2019 Outlaws foot-
ball squad outperformed their
2-5 record, and the numerous
all-league selections indicate
the respect they earned from
the teams they faced.
The scoring defense tied
for 10th in the state and the
offense showed flashes of
explosiveness and grit. Faced
with a third change of an
offensive system in four years,
the Outlaws football team 4
and especially quarterback
Taylor Fendall 4 often found
themselves learning on the fly.
Three players 4 Hunter
Spor, Ethan Martin, and Gar-
rett Kersavage 4 earned first-
team all-league recognition.
Spor (junior) was a first-
team running back pick, and in
addition earned second-team
honors as linebacker. Hunter
was an anchor on defense
for the Outlaws, as well as a
sledgehammer on offense. He
consistently made plays on
both sides of the ball.
Martin (senior) earned
first-team linebacker, and
also as second-team running
back. Ethan really showcased
his ability and athleticism as
he led the team in sacks, and
was second in tackles for loss
from the linebacker position.
He was also a vital part of the
Outlaws9 run game.
Kersavage (senior) earned
first-team defensive back,
and honorable mention wide
receiver. Garrett always cov-
ered the opponent9s best
receiver, and led the team
in interceptions and passes
defensed. He had a knack for
the big play and was a consis-
tent blocker downfield in the
run game from his receiver
position.
Seniors Taylor Fendall,
Damien King, Anthony
Randolph, and junior Hayden
Sharp were all second-team
picks on offense.
Fendall was named second-
team quarterback and was a
coach on the field as often the
read option play came down
to his making a split-second
decision. Taylor led the team
in rushing and was a leader on
the field with his toughness
and positive attitude.
King was a second-team
offensive guard, and a second-
team defensive end. Anthony
was the heart and soul of
the defensive team with his
energy, attitude, relentless
will, and his incredible dura-
bility. He led the team in tack-
les for loss and was second
with sacks, as well as being a
key blocker on perimeter runs.
Sharp was honored as a
kicker. Hayden9s season was
cut short due to injury, and yet
his leg strength, top speed and
athleticism earned him sec-
ond-team recognition in just
half the games played.
Gator Haken (senior) was
a second-team defensive back,
and also earned honorable
mention running back. Gator
was a consistent tackler and
played with a tremendous feel
for the game at both defensive
back and running back. Haken
stepped back from the feature
back last year and leading
rusher to become one of six
that ran the ball. He took it in
stride and was an ideal team-
mate, and became a devastat-
ing blocker down the stretch.
Joe Scholl (senior) earned
second-team punter and was
also an honorable-mention
defensive back. Joe was used
in several spots, but mostly
occupied blockers for oth-
ers to make the play, and he
stepped in as a legitimate
weapon punting the ball.
Eli Gurney (senior) earned
honorable-mention running
back and defensive line. Eli
had one of the more impres-
sive ends to the season with
several explosive runs and a
commitment to do his job on
the defensive line, as well as
being one of the more passion-
ate players on the team.
Liam Allesio and Garrett
Vohs (juniors) were both
honorable-mention lineback-
ers. Liam became one of the
team9s most aggressive tack-
lers and is expected to be a
leader next year. Garrett was a
savvy linebacker that put him-
self in position to make a play,
whether it was a sack, tackle,
or interception.
Juniors Dillon King,
Hudson Jones, and Cameron
Wessel all earned honorable-
mention offensive line. King
stepped in at tackle part-
way through the season and
anchored the right side of the
line, and was willing to do
whatever was asked of him.
Jones, a first-year player, was
a powerful blocker at both
center and at guard. Cameron
battled through an injury to
lead the offensive line from
the center position as a tireless
worker and technical player.
Junior Nate Weber and
sophomore Wyatt Maffey both
earned honorable-mention
defensive back. Nate showed
great hands as he was second
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