6 Wednesday, November 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Girls earn six all-league selections Boys soccer names all-league picks By Rongi Yost Correspondent Four Outlaws earned all- league soccer awards this year, including Ethan Ekert and Ricky Huffman who were second-team selections, and Connor Linn and Nathaniel Alvarez as honorable mention. Kern, the Outlaws9 lone senior, was a co-captain and earned second team holding midfield. Ethan was a solid leader on the team all year, and led the team in assists, with 12. Coach Jeff Husmann said, <Ethan is an intelligent person and brings this intelligence to the field. He has very solid individual skills, can take on defenders one-on-one, and also has incredible vision. Though he had no goals on the season, much of this was because he often draws a crowd of two or three defenders and then still manages to get the ball to the open man. He is selfless and humble.= Huffman (sophomore) was honored at the striker posi- tion and led the team in goals scored (10). Ricky also tallied four assists on the season. Husmann told The Nugget that Huffman gives 100 per- cent in games and practice. Ricky9s speed and athleti- cism made it difficult for the opponent9s defenders. He has an ability to scrap for posses- sion of the ball and, according to Husmann, improved tre- mendously with his ability to finish. Linn (junior) was also a co- captain and earned honorable- mention striker. In addition to playing at the striker position for the Outlaws, he also played By Rongi Yost Correspondent at outside midfield, and center defense. Connor finished the season with eight goals and nine assists. Husmann referred to Connor as <Mr. Versatility= because of his ability to play at various positions. Husmann also noted that Connor is a stu- dent of the game and is effec- tive at analyzing the weakness of an opponent, then adapting his attack. He is very effec- tive at winning the ball in tight areas, and has a nose for the goal. He has a calm demeanor, but is a fierce competitor. Alvarez (junior) earned honorable-mention central defender. Husmann said, <Nathaniel is perhaps the most under- rated player on our team. He has been the backbone of our defense. He is strong techni- cally and tactically, and has a strong sense of when to stand a player up, and knows when to make a well-timed tackle. He9s an outstanding goalkeeper as well, but because we9re such a young team, we needed his skills on the field. He truly has fun when he plays, and is a joy to watch.= Six Lady Outlaws soc- cer players earned all-league honors, including Olivia Hougham, Hallie Schwartz, Hollie Lewis, Emma Lutz, Analise Backus, and Sage Wyland. Seniors Hougham and Schwartz were both second- team all-league picks. Hougham was honored at center midfield. She scored two goals and tallied two assists during league play. Coach Brian Holden said, <Olivia is reliable on her hard work. She has a motor that never quits, and she never gets tired. She9s a good passer and can control the ball very well while she9s dribbling.= Hallie, also recognized at center-mid, scored four goals and recorded two assists. She was the heart of the Outlaws squad, and played every min- ute of every game. Holden noted that Hallie is strong on the ball, distributes the ball well, and is a leader on and off the field. S o p h o m o r e s L e w i s and Lutz, and freshmen Backus and Wyland all earned honorable-mention recognition. Hollie was honored at forward and led the team with six goals, and also tal- lied two assists. Holden stated that Hollie9s speed, confidence, creativity, and quick feet were key in the goals she scored. She9s also a hard worker with a no-quit attitude. Emma was also an honor- able-mention forward, who scored two goals and tallied two assists in the first half of the season. She missed the second half due to a con- cussion and a broken arm. Holden told The Nugget that Emma is very coachable, has a passion for the game, and he9s very excited for next year to see what Emma can do when she puts in a full season. Freshmen Backus and Wyland were center-back defender selections, and round out the all-league picks. Holden shared that Backus is the most intel- ligent player on the field. Unfortunately, the Outlaws lost Analise toward the end of the season due to knee surgery, but have high hopes she9ll be back at full strength next year. <Analise is a patient defender with strength and speed, and distributes out of the back to her team with accuracy,= said Holden. Of Wyland, Holden said, <Sage is quick, relentless, and a very balanced player. She gained a lot of con- fidence finishing the sea- son without Analise, and really took on a leadership role.= Holden shared with The Nugget that in all his years of coaching he9s never coached a team as special as this one. <I9ve coached boys and girls, middle school and high school, select competitive teams, and players with a ton of talent, but I9ve never been a part of a team like this before. This team is special. What they9ve built within the leadership of the seniors is positive, team, and family. They look out for each other and work hard for each other on and off the field. I9m glad I was a part of it and con- tinuing with a positive, car- ing team environment will be important as we move forward.= Stop by our showroom & FALL in love with a variety Pre-Holiday Sale on now! Shop p for y yourself or for g gift-giving g g of MOEN sinks and faucets! New Winter Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun-Tues 351 W. HOOD AVE., SISTERS 541-549-4349 260 N. 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