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14 schools december1 2016 VHS Winter Sports Preview Lady Loggers to four straight League titles. Krahn will bring a change in style to this year’s team. Joe Walters will be Krahn’s assistant coach, and Teresa Williams will continue to coach the JV squad. continued from page 13 “We’re going to run a little bit of a different type offense this year,” says Krahn. “Something that is a little bit more deliberate instead of a fast break kind of game. With the players that we have, that seems to be a better fi t.” Krahn has a good core group of returning varsity players including a trio of senior captains, Payton Wolf, Megan Ely, and Vivianna Bustamante. Another senior, Grace Coleman is recovering from a badly sprained ankle but should be ready to contribute early in the season. Other returning varsity players include juniors Morgan Harral, Courtney Barklow and sophomore Joyce Everett. Head coach Jim Krahn and Morgan Harral Last year’s team cruised through the league on their way to a 24-3 overall record before falling to Bonaza 60-58 in the fi rst round of the state playoffs. Krahn will change the way the offense plays this year and hopes to shut down opponents with a stifl ing defense. Marie Krahn Massage Therapy Auto injury recovery/medical billing • Accepting: Medical Benefits Cards • Medical Massage Cupping • Swedish Massage • Reiki • Deep Tissue • Reflexology • doTerra Aroma Touch • Trigger Point Therapy • Myofacial Release 503-429-5180 lic#5495 mariekrahn@frontier.com MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO., INC Payton Wolf “We’re not really deep, but we have a strong fi rst six players,” says captain Wolf. “The upcoming freshman and sophomores will have to work hard, but I think they’ll contribute and be good off the bench.” Krahn says he plans to swing several younger players between the varsity and JV squads, including sophomore Jenna Watson and freshmen Loren Ely and Jordon Walters. Krahn will have some good size on his squad in the front court with two six footers Megan Ely and Watson, along with Harral and Coleman. “We’ll be one of the bigger teams in the league,” says Free Estimates Specializing in Private Timber Krahn. Krahn says he has the luxury of having four or fi ve guards who can all handle the ball well, so he won’t feature a single point guard but will spread that responsibility around. Wolf, Bustamante and Barklow should see the ball a lot on offense. As far as scoring, Krahn says it will be spread around quite a bit. “We have a group of really good outside Josh Rice and Storm Henson working shooters, all our with head coach Chris Barnes. guards can shoot the fi nished third at the state tournament ball well, and Megan Ely and Harral will last season. “That should give us a good be tough to stop inside and will put the idea where we are,” said Krahn. They ball in the basket,” says Krahn. will also travel to 4A Yamhill-Carlton Krahn says the team is working on December 8 before beginning league hard on defense. “We’re working on play at home against City Christian on developing the attitude that we’re just December 13 and Knappa on December going to shut people down defensively.” 15. He also has the team focusing on free throws with a goal of shooting 80% from Wrestling – Head coach Chris Barnes the line this season. has a big turnout in the early going this “It’s going to be a little more of year and is excited about the upcoming a methodical style than we’ve played the season. last few years,” says Krahn. “The kids “This is an exciting time for have been excellent in practice and have this program,” said Barnes. “We have really worked hard and taken to the new continued on page 15 offense pretty well.” Krahn says he expects the rest of the Northwest League to be tougher this year. “There should be four other teams that will be good this year,” says Krahn. Included in that list are Faith Bible, Gaston, Knappa and Columbia Christian. “It will be a much more competitive league for us than it has been in the past.” Vernonia fans will get an early chance to see the Lady Loggers in action when they host the Vernonia Tournament on December 2-3. The Lady Loggers have a very competitive non-league schedule with a match-up at defending state champion Kennedy on December 6 and a visit on December 12 Amanda Rose Sicard by Western Mennonite who V ernonia C hristian C hurch Everyone is welcome in our vibrant & active community! Sunday Worship Service 503-429-1470 cell 503.789.1268 fax 503.429.0252 11:00 am Pastor Sam Hough 410 North St. Vernonia mplogging@frontier.com 1984 mist drive, po box 321 vernonia, or 97064 • Youth and Adult Sunday School • Evening Youth Groups 4th-6th Grade Junior & Senior High • Home Study Groups • Outdoor Ministry Christian Bow Hunters of America Annual Sportsman’s Banquet office@VernoniaChristianChurch.org 503-429-6522
