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8 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon MEET: Cross-country team held meet at Black Butte Ranch Continued from page 3 runner, this time he pushed the pace from the outset and was never challenged. Hosang crossed the line 33 seconds ahead of Mason Kissel in time of 16:12. Will Thorsett, who placed third at last year9s 4A state meet, is recovering from foot pain. He returned to action, and ran conservatively in his first outing of the season 4 yet placed second for the Outlaws in 17:52. <It was so good to see Will back on the starting line,= said Nordell. Sam May appeared to be rounding into racing form, according to Nordell, as he recorded his best time of the year (18:02) as the Outlaws9 third placer. Max Palanuk (19:17) and Hayden Roth (19:38) com- pleted the top five scoring for Sisters, which finished a distant second to Summit (22 points) in the team race with 67 points, but ahead of Bend (77), Mountain View (80), and La Pine (106). Other finishers for Sisters included newcomers to the team Cole Jervis (19:58), Erik Ryan (20:07), Kaleb Briggs (20:31), Vicente Robelledo (20:42), Eli Palanuk (23:15.5), Jackson Griffin (23:15.7), and Vincent Rosiello (36:04). Pearl Gregg paced the We are tremendously grateful that there will be a 4A state meet... Our varsity kids have been anticipating a state meet for over a year now. — Coach Josh Nordell girls team for Sisters in 16th place, as Summit, the reign- ing 6A champions, placed 12 runners in the top 15. Gregg9s time was 22:02. <Pearl has raced the past two weeks while still dealing with residual pain from a pre- season injury and has shown a lot of toughness on the road to recovery,= said Nordell. In her first career race, junior Brooklyn Liddell fin- ished 18th in 22:38. Sasha Stolasz came through next for the Outlaws in 23:31, fol- lowed by Mary Root (24:51), Neya Kountchev (28:14), Annie Cohen (28:56), Dulce Dunham (30:30), Josie Berg (31:17), and Raven Miller (45:18). Ella Thorsett, the team9s number-one runner, sat out to rest and nurse a sore leg, according to Nordell. Looking at the progress of the team, Nordell and two volunteer assistants, Sarah Thorsett and Dennis Dempsey, all agreed that, despite the limited training many of the runners have had due to the abbreviated six-week season, the team is • Large organic produce selection • Huge organic & natural selection storewide showing a lot of <heart and potential.= <Normally we have about 14 weeks in a season, which gives new runners a chance to really build a base and adapt their bodies to run- ning races that are 3.1 miles long,= said Nordell. <These kids have literally had to 8hit the ground running.9= The shortened season comes to a rapid close for the Outlaw runners with the Oregon West District Meet being the next race on the schedule on Saturday, April 3, at Sweet Home. The top two teams and top five individuals at District will qualify for the 4A State Championship that has been organized with a grass- roots effort by 4A coaches, including Chris Johnson of Siuslaw and Pat Zweifel of Tillamook. <We are tremendously grateful that there will be a 4A state meet despite the impact of COVID-19,= said Nordell. <Our varsity kids have been anticipating a state meet for over a year now.= Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG Pearl Gregg paced the Outlaws in cross-country action — held for the first time at Black Butte Ranch. MISS SEW-IT-ALL Sewing & Alt erations HAS MOVED! 67590 Hwy. 20, Bend Past Sisters Rodeo Grounds. Hwy. 20 east, past Peterson Ridge Road, second driveway on the left, American Flag on tree at entrance. Call or text for hours: 541-549-9910 HIT A POTHOLE? WE CAN HELP! Alignments, Shocks, Struts, Wheels, Tires DAVIS TIRE SistersForestProducts.com 541-549-1026 Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. SISTERS PARK DR. IN SISTERS INDUSTRIAL PARK Home & Garden N UG G ET S P E C I A L S E C T I O N • A P R I L 1 4 & 2 1 • Meat cut & ground fresh daily Local is what we are. Local is who we love. • Huge bulk-foods department • All your favorite local brands & items • Only 20 minutes from Sisters Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Bend Open every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Isolated shopping hour: 6 to 7 a.m. • Proud to be 100% locally owned & operated Sisters Dental WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! " Home Improvement " Landscaping " Remodeling " Indoor & Outdoor Furniture " Hardware & Construction Materials " Design " Home Decor " Painting " Outdoor Lighting Trevor Frideres, D . M . D . Greg Everson, D . M . D . 541-549-2011 491 E. Main Ave. • Sisters www.sistersdental.com Hours: Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. " Fencing, Decks, Outbuildings " Chicken Coops " Pavers & Concrete " Asphalt Driveways " Greenhouses " Yard & Garden Maintenance " Servicing & Repair ... and more! BUSINESS OWNERS: Reserve by Friday, March 26 CALL VICKI AT THE NUGGET 541-549-9941 vicki@nuggetnews.com