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1 B SIUSLAW Sports News: NEWS The Siuslaw News For more photos and updates, visit our website at www.thesiuslawnews.com. P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 Fax: (541) 997-7979 SATURDAY Email: sports@thesiuslawnews.com JANUARY 1 B SIUSLAW Sports News: NEWS The Siuslaw News For more photos and updates, visit our website at www.thesiuslawnews.com. P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 Fax: (541) 997-7979 SATURDAY E-mail: sports@thesiuslawnews.com MARCH 1 • A weekly fishing report for the local region A Rube in the rough See www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES: Trout stocking along the mid coast will start this week but may be delayed a few days because of weath- er. Stocking will continue into early June. Be sure to check out the 2014 stock- ing schedule on the ODFW web page for the most up to date information. Most water bodies get stocked multiple times per season and can offer anglers of all experience levels some great fishing opportunities. Fishing for warm water species is slow during the winter months, but can still provide good opportunities on nice winter days. Largemouth bass, perch, bluegill and brown bull- head are the most common warm water fish. The Florence area offers the most opportunity along the mid coast such as Siltcoos, Tahkenitch, Woahink, Sutton, and Mercer lakes. Siuslaw’s ‘lone wolf’ heads to state Top stories of 2014 See The past year included outstanding performances that were a testament to the athletic tenacity that runs through the veins of our local athletes. Following is a timeline of some of the most significant moments in Siuslaw and Mapleton sports this past year. S TORY BY S HANNON K ORFF AND N ED H ICKSON P HOTOS BY N ED H ICKSON FISHING 2B T IDE T ABLE Low Tide VIEW 3B Feb. 26 9:01am / 8.0 3:03am / 2.7 10:24pm / 6.7 3:58pm / -0.5 Sophomore Isaiah Burkhalter is the Vikings’ sole representative at this weekend’s 4A state wrestling tourney. Regional 126-pound champ Isaiah Burkhalter will compete for 4A state title. S TORY & PHOTOS BY N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw spring sports openers • March 17 Siuslaw News A s an eighth-grader. Isaiah Burkhalter had no interest in wrestling. Friends on the wrestling team tried to change his mind, but Burkhalter — like any good wrestler — fought it off. Eventually, however, Burkhalter relented and he was eventually pinned. It’s the only time the sophomore wrestling standout was glad someone took him to the mat. “After talking with coach Wartnik, I decided to give it a try,” said Burkhalter, who was a fresh- man at the time, wrestling at 113 pounds. “There was just something about the challenge and push- ing yourself to the limits that I liked.” Coming into the sport with no prior experience, SHS baseball hosts P. Hill 4 p.m. • March 18 SHS softball at Creswell 4:30 p.m. • March 20 SHS track SHS Icebreaker 4 p.m. See Feb. 28 10:55am / 8.4 4:57am / 1.3 11:49pm / 7.8 5:31pm / -0.8 J ANUARY March 1 11:47am / 8.4 5:48am / 0.8 6:14pm / -0.6 March 2 12:29am / 8.1 6:36am / 0.4 12:37pm / 8.1 6:55pm / -0.2 March 3 1:08am / 8.2 1:26pm / 7.7 7:24am / 0.2 7:36pm / 0.4 March 4 1:48am / 8.2 2:16pm / 7.1 8:12am / 0.2 8:17pm / 1.1 Viks sixth at Lutz Invitational S S IUSLAW IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 STATE 3B 1 B SIUSLAW Sports News: NEWS The Siuslaw News For more photos and updates, visit our website at www.thesiuslawnews.com. P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 Fax: (541) 997-7979 SATURDAY E-mail: sports@thesiuslawnews.com NOVEMBER 1 • 2014 A Sporting On the Bite V iew By Mark Vasto A weekly fishing report for the local region No means no, duh! www.dfw.state.or.us/RR Hey Colt McCoy! You just won the biggest game of your life on Monday Night Football as God, your family and all of the Texas alums that lovingly nur- tured you during your epic college career looked on! Tell the fans at home what you plan on doing now! With ESPN set up for the interview about to be simul- cast all over the Americas, and already on live feed to the domestic audience, Colt answers ... We’ll never know. MID COAST LAKES: VIEW 4B Siuslaw Volleyball Club tryouts Monday Photos by Ned Hickson/Siuslaw News Mapleton senior lineman Jacob Pruett exchanges handshakes with coach Jeff Greene after defeating Mohawk Thursday to end the season in fourth place. Sailors end season riding high The Siuslaw Volleyball Club (SVC) will be hosting tryouts for intersted players ages 14 and younger Monday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Siuslaw Middle School. SVC is entering its 12th season, and girls between the ages of 9 and 18 are eligible to play on one of the teams. There will be a 12-and-under, 14-and-under, 16-and-under and an 18-and-under team. Once teams are formed they will practice twice a week from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Siuslaw Middle School. All teams will play in five to six tournaments between January and April. The fee to play has been lower to $150 for the entire season, and covers tourna- ment entry fees, insurance, practices, uniforms including warm-up pants, jacket and two team T-shirts. For more information, call Mike Rose at 541-991-1075. Tryouts for players ages 16 to 18 are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at SMS. Mapleton senior wide receiver Chris Free makes a leaping catch over a Mohawk defender. Mapleton dominated second half to secure fourth place. Wyatt Cleary and Ford, their final appearnce in a Sailors’ football uni- forms. With the rain intensifying, defense became the focal point throughout the third quarter as both teams fought to avoid interceptions and fumbles by keeping the ball out of the skies and in the hands of runningbacks. By the end of the period, with the game still tied at 28, it was clear that staying with a ground game was going to end in a draw, with the winner likely being determined on the final posses- sion. So the Sailors decided to make some changes that, if successful, would give them more possessions by S TORY & PHOTOS BY N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Tied with Mohawk at 28 entering halftime Thursday night, Mapleton senior quarterback Tucker Ford hol- lared “Let’s come back and be a sec- ond-half team!” as the Sailors trod- ded down the muddy hilside leading into the lockeroom. When Mapleton came back 15 minutes later, Ford’s words were more than a challenge; they were words that materialized into a sec- ond-half rally that secured fourth place and no small amount of pride in the last game of the season — and for seniors Chris Free, Jacob Pruett, See SAILORS 3B Friends of Honeyman Park to host open house The public is invited to attend the Friends of Honeyman State Park membership drive Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Honeyman State Park Woahink Lake Meeting Hall Yurt. Grilled hot dogs and beverages will be provided, and attendees are encour- aged to bring a potluck side dish to share. The agenda for the open house will be: • Introduction to Jessie M. Honeyman State Park OPRD Staff • A message from Honeyman State Park Manager, Dan Schewlakow • A message from Friends of Honeyman president, Monica Cape- S p o r t s C a l e n d a r Nov. 1 • SHS cross country 4A state meet at LCC-Eugene 10 a.m. Lindelin • Membership drive and potluck The Friends of Honeyman State Park mission is to develope, provide and maintain natural and cultural his- tory, as well as interpretive programs for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations. Anyone can join the Friends of Honeyman State Park. Membership dues are $25 per year. Individual membership dues and donations are 100 tax deductible. For anyone interested in supporting Friends of Honeyman State Park by volunteering, there are opportunities by serving as a board member, helping the park staff with events and partici- pating in educational and interpretive experiences for park visitors. Jessie M. Honeyman State Park has long been one of Oregon’s most popu- lar parks. In the late 1950s, Life Magazine listed it as one of the out- standing state parks in the United States. Besides having a campground and picnic area nestled against dra- matic sand dune formations, the park has lakes for water sports, trails for exploring, and nature study of the fas- cinating dune formations and ecosys- tems. For more information, contact Friends of Honeyman State Park pres- ident Monica Cape-Lindelin at 503- 302-9651. The wild coho salmon fishery in Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes is open through Dec. 31. The peak fish return is typically around late October through mid-November. A good rain event is normally needed to move fish up into the lakes so watch the weather carefully. Anglers have success either trolling or casting lures such as spinners, spoons, hot shots, mag warts or some type of rattle / wiggle bass plug. Areas to focus on are near the lake outlets or the major tributaries to the lakes. SIUSLAW RIVER: Chinook, coho, cutthroat trout Fall Chinook fishing is slow to fair but should see an increase in activity this week following the rain events. Trolling herring, big spinners or bobber See FISHING 4B High Tide Low Tide Oct. 29 5:01am / 6.1 4:09pm / 7.1 10:22am / 3.2 11:16pm / 0.1 Oct. 30 6:03am / 6.1 5:16pm / 6.6 Viks topple South Umpqua, 59-48 11:34am / 3.3 Oct. 31 7:06am / 6.3 6:36pm / 6.3 12:18am / 0.4 12:55pm / 3.0 Nov. 1 8:05am / 6.7 7:57pm / 6.2 1:23am / 0.7 2:14pm / 2.4 Nov. 2 7:59am / 7.2 8:13pm / 6.3 2:26am / 0.9 2:21pm / 1.6 Nov. 3 8:47am / 7.7 9:19pm / 6.5 2:24am / 1.1 3:19pm / 0.7 Nov. 4 9:31am / 8.2 3:18am / 1.2 10:18pm / 6.8 4:10pm / -0.1 S S IUSLAW IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 For more photos and updates, visit our website at www.thesiuslawnews.com. Florence, OR 97439 Fax: (541) 997-7979 WEDNESDAY E-mail: sports@thesiuslawnews.com M AY 21 • 2014 On to state for Frelich, Schaff, Free On the Bite Mapleton will send three athletes to the 1A state meet. A weekly fishing report for the local region S TORY AND P HOTO BY N ED H ICKSON The Vikings’ sails were full as they raced to a 59-48 win on the momentum gained from five players who each scored eight or more points against the Lancers. The Viks’ points leader, senior Ashlee Cole, once again led the attack, putting up 18 points against South Umpqua. Junior guard Halee Richards had a breakout performance with a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. The win secured at least fifth place for the Vikings, who hosted Marshfield for a chance to move into a three-way tie with the Pirates and Douglas for fourth place — and a playoff spot. www.dfw.state.or.us/RR Siuslaw News MID COAST LAKES: A field of nine teams was on hand for Saturday’s Mountain West League dis- trict meet, with the top two finishers in each event mov- ing on to the 1A State meet later this week at Hayward Field in Eugene. At the end of the day, three Sailor athletes qualified for a chance to compete at the University of Oregon for a state title. For the boys, senior Justin Schaaf crossed the 200-meter race’s finish line in 24.79 for second place, qualifying him for state. Joining him will be junior leaper Chris Free, who landed second at district in the triple jump at 39-09.75. Madison Frelich, also a junior, threw the javelin 102- 09 for the district’s second- best throw on Saturday, qual- ifying her for state competi- tion. Other top scorers for the Sailors included junior Tucker Ford, who was third in the high jump (5-08), sev- enth in the 3000 meters League standings Final AND Baseball N. Bend Brook. Siuslaw S. Ump. Douglas Marsh. Sutherlin 17-1 11-7 9-9 9-9 9-9 5-13 2-15 Trout fishing is good in most areas as water tem- peratures have warmed and stocking has occurred mul- tiple times. The trout fish- ery can offer anglers of all experience levels some great fishing opportunities and can be a great way to introduce kids into fishing. Prime stocking occurs in May in Mid Coast water bodies. Be sure to check out the 2014 stocking schedule on the ODFW web page for the most up to date information. Devils Lake recently experienced a large blue/green algae bloom. However, eating fish from this waterbody is safe. When there are elevated levels of blue green algae, anglers are advised to remove all internal organs and skin. SIUSLAW RIVER: All areas above tidewa- ter are closed to fishing See SAILORS 2B S OFTBALL Softball S. Ump. 15-3 Douglas 14-4 Brook. 13-5 Marsh. 12-6 Siuslaw 6-12 N. Bend 2-16 Sutherlin 1-17 Viks send 11 to state Siuslaw will compete in 15 events at the 4A state meet. S TORY & PHOTOS BY N ED H ICKSON S p o r t s C a l e n d a r May 22 • SHS baseball Play-in round one at Newport 5 p.m. May 24 • SHS track 4A state meet at Hayward Field TBA • MHS track 1A state meet at Hayward Field TBA FISHING 2B T IDE T ABLE Ned Hickson/Siuslaw News Seth Campbell gets a hand-off Mack Marbas in the 4x400-meter relay, which the Viks won for the district title; Ashlee Cole (below) won the district title in the discus amd javelin. Low Tide May 21 5:45am / 6.1 12:06am / 2.3 7:10xpm / 6.6 12:26pm / 0.0 May 22 7:03am / 5.7 8:05pm / 6.9 1:23am / 1.9 1:27pm / 0.5 May 23 8:23am / 5.5 8:57pm / 7.2 2:36am / 1.2 2:28pm / 1.0 May 24 9:38am / 5.5 9:45pm / 7.5 3:39am / 0.6 3:26pm / 1.3 May 25 10:43am / 5.7 4:34am / -0.1 10:30pm / 7.7 4:20pm / 1.6 Siuslaw News Between switches from the Far West League to the Sky-Em League, then back to the Far West, it’s been nearly a decade since Siuslaw had the home turf for district competition, and Viking athletes made the most of it during one of the most competitive league championships in as many years. The addition of Marshfield to an already top-notch FWL line-up this season has pushed athletes to com- pete at some of the highest levels in the state and, at Siuslaw at least, set several new school records heading into last weekend’s competition. By the time the last finish line was crossed and final distance was meas- ured, Siuslaw athletes had claimed nine individual district titles and qualified for spots in 15 state events Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide May 26 11:40am / 5.9 5:23am / -0.7 11:12pm / 7.8 5:09pm / 1.9 Sailors shave Mohawk, 78-37 For the Sailor boys, when they stepped onto the hardwood against Mohawk at home Feb. 12, it was their last shot at securing a postseason spot for the play- offs. Thanks to a season-best performance from junior Tucker Ford, who scored nearly half of Mapleton’s 78 points against the Indians, the Sailors were able to do what they needed to do and beat Mohawk. The win cre- ated a tie with McKenzie for fifth-place in the Mountain West League. May 27 12:37am / 6.0 6:07am / -1.1 11:52pm / 7.8 5:56pm / 2.1 Rob Griffes/for Siuslaw News at this weekend’s 4A meet at Hayward Field. Mack Marbas and Ashlee Cole, both seniors, each won two district titles, with Marbas claiming the league crown in both the 1500 meters (4:03.59) and 3000 meters (8:54.27), and Cole winning both the discus (117-01) and javelin (124-01). Marbas also ran a leg on district champion 4x400-meter relay team (3:30.58), along with Seth Campbell, Joe Dotson and Jonathan Peterson. Sophomore standout Mikaela Siegel had the only other individual See VIKS 2B Brian’s Barber Shop 125 Rhododendron Dr. Florence 541-999-9872 ball team, but 2013 Siuslaw graduate Jake Thompson made the most of that opportunity in his debut for Oregon State University when he threw against Pacific University. Thompson pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and a pair of walks. Ten of the last 11 batters who faced Thompson struck out against the power right-hander. Butler gives verbal to Ducks Siuslaw senior and 4A state cross-country champion Mitchell Butler essentially had his pick of schools to run track at, but in the end it came down to the Ducks’ green and gold. Butler, who has enough medals in both cross country and track to out-bling an evening at the Rap Awards, gave the University of Oregon a verbal commitment that he would run both indoor and outdoor track, as well as on the school’s nationally recognized cross country team. F EBRUARY Entrance Siuslaw River NEWS P.O. Box 10 Eighteen different teams from multiple divisions were on the mats at Siuslaw High School for the annu- al Nick Lutz Wrestling Invitational. With only eight wrestlers in the roster, the Vikings had their work cut out for them to compete in a tourna- ment with 14 weight classes. “I was really pleased with our performance,” said Siuslaw coach Neil Wartnik, whose team finished with an impressive sixth-place finish overall. Andrew Tupua claimed the individual title at 138 pounds, with third-place finishes for Tyler Coolidge and Markel Bliss in their respective brackets. Other scoring came from Jose DelaMora, Issiah Burkhalter, Kainan Lance and Jeremiah Tupua. With a total of 207 points, Elmira won the team title with the Vikings earnings 113 points to place sixth overall. T IDE T ABLE 1 B SIUSLAW Sports News: The Siuslaw News B ASEBALL A weekly fishing report for the local region Feb. 27 10:01am / 8.3 4:03am / 2.0 11:07pm / 7.3 4:46pm / -0.8 S p o r t s See On the Bite www.dfw.state.or.us/RR Siuslaw News Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Photos by Ned Hickson/Siuslaw News C a l e n d a r See 2015 On the Bite V iew By Mark Vasto Pitchers and catchers have been reporting early for training in the Florida spring since the 1800s. Today, it is a multi-billion dollar industry for the Sunshine State, but it almost never saw the light of day because one man, a southpaw pitcher nick- named “Rube” from rural Pennsylvania, decided to take the opportunity to wrestle alligators while there ... just for fun. Contrary to popular belief, the Dodgers’ Branch Rickey did not invent spring training at Vero Beach during the 1950s. They just made the most noise about their facilities, then considered state of the art because they were fash- ioned out of an old military base. It was the three-piece- suit clad Connie Mack — best remembered as the stubborn, iron-willed man- ager of the Philadelphia Athletics — who in 1888 took his team, the Washington Nationals, down to Jacksonville, Fla., for a two-week workout. In short, it didn’t work out. The hapless Nats finished nearly 40 games out of first place, and the expensive proposition of traveling to Florida was laughed off by the rest of the league. Connie Mack was not a quitter. Baseball historians among you may know that Mr. McGillicuddy holds the record for most losses in a career (3,948). Nobody ever • 2014 State wrestling A Sporting 10 SHS alumni shines in OSU pitching debut Sailors’ journey ends at Crow The Sailor boys battled for two days the previous week in an effort to continue into the Mountain West League playoffs, and a chance to reach the 1A state tournament. To do that, Mapleton needed to break a tie for fifth place with McKenzie by traveling to the Eagles’ nest; a win at Blue River meant taking sole possession of fifth, and a chance to face the fourth-place Cougars the fol- lowing night. In what was arguably one of its best performances of the season, Mapleton was able to keep the game close before pulling away in the final quarter. Steals by Tucker Ford, who had seven on the night, provided the Sailors with extra scoring opportunities down the stretch. Ford also posted 13 points to lead Mapleton in scoring, with the Sailors claiming a 39-29 win — and the Mountain West’s final playoff-spot. Viks nab solo spot at state At the end of the arduous Far West/Skyline regional wrestling tournament, Siuslaw coach Neil Wartnik said he had a lot of admiration for his team’s performance, out of which came three placers and a regional cham- pion. “We took six underclassmen to Phoenix High School TEMPE, ARIZ. — It isn’t often that a freshman gets to start on the mound on a No. 2- ranked college base- See REVIEW 2B MID COAST LAKES: The wild coho salmon fishery in Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes is slow. Most fish have migrated onto the spawning grounds. ALSEA RIVER: Chinook, steelhead Winter steelhead season is underway with reports of some steelhead being caught from the lower river up to the hatchery. Good numbers of fish typically start returning over the next few weeks. SALMON RIVER: Steelhead Winter steelhead are starting to show up in most coastal basins. Salmon River does get a good return of wild winter steel- head and an occasional stray hatchery fish. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook Winter steelhead season is underway with a small number steelhead being caught from the lower river up to Moonshine Park by both bank and boat anglers. This time of year is typical- ly slow to fair for winter steelhead. Fall Chinook fishing is slow as most remaining fish have moved onto the spawning grounds. SIUSLAW RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook Winter steelhead are starting to show up in small numbers around the mid to lower sections of the Siuslaw and Lake Creek. Fall Chinook fishing is very slow and any remaining See FISHING 3B T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River S p o r t s C a l e n d a r Jan. 10 • SHS girls BB at Hidden Valley 11 a.m. • SHS boys BB at Phoenix 11 a.m. • SHS wrestling at Central H.S. Noon Jan. 13 • MHS boys BB Sailors fall despite standout effort Double-double from Tucker Ford wasn’t enough. S TORY BY N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News S ILETZ : 69 M APLETON : 38 With senior shooter Chris Free in foul by the end of the first quarter against Siletz, the Sailors were already in an uphill battle by halftime Tuesday night in Warriors territory. “It was a tough night,” said Mapleton coach Will Crook. “Having Chris in foul trouble that early really limited our scoring opportunities.” Coupled with 23 points from Siletz point guard Angel DeAnda by the end of the first period, the Sailors had a hard time finding an answer against the Warriors’ offense. Senior guard Tucker Ford went to work trying to fill the void left by an inhibited Free, scoring a double-dou- ble with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and sophomore Daniel Collins pitched in a season-high 10 points while using his quickness to force multiple turnovers including three steals. But it wasn’t enough. “We earned every point,” said Crook. “Siletz just had more of them.” Along with scoring from Ford and Collins, Free put up six points and nabbed eight rebounds, along with three points from sophomore Tyler Packebush. Freshman post Dominic Wells had four rebounds and a steal for the Sailors. “We will look to make some adjust- ments this week in practice and put them to good use against Alsea,” said Crook, whose team played on the road against the Wolverines last night (after press deadlines). Tuesday, the Sailors will host Eddyville, beginning at 6 p.m. hosts Eddyville 6 p.m. Jan. 16 • SHS girls BB at Marshfield 6 p.m. • SHS boys BB at Marshfield 7:30 p.m. • MHS boys BB at Mohawk 6 p.m. Vikings scratched by Tigers in home stand Siuslaw will compete in Skywest tournament this weekend. S TORY BY N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News J UNCTION C ITY : 47 S IUSLAW : 33 It was a big night for sophomore forward Destinie Tatum, who posted numbers in double figures at the rim and off the glass against Junction City Thursday night. On their home court, the Vikings were able to keep things close for most of the game, with Tatum leading in both scoring and rebounds, with 10 points and 10 boards against the Tigers. Despite that effort, Junction City was able to pull away down the stretch for a 47-33 win in nonleague action. This weekend, the girls will com- pete in the Skywest Crossover Invitational at Hidden Valley, which opened yesterday (after press dead- lines). Today, Siuslaw will take on the Mustangs during the second day of competition, beginning at 11 a.m. On Friday, Jan. 16, Siuslaw will open the Far West League season on the road at Marshfield. Tipoff against the Pirates is at 6 p.m., followed by the boys’ game at 7:30 p.m. High Tide Low Tide Jan. 10 3:23am / 6.8 2:51pm / 6.2 9:19am / 2.9 9:23pm / 1.2 Jan. 11 4:01am / 6.8 3:41pm / 5.8 10:11am / 2.8 10:00pm / 1.6 Jan. 12 4:41am / 6.8 4:43pm / 5.3 11:10am / 2.7 10:43pm / 2.2 Jan. 13 5:26am / 6.9 5:57pm / 5.0 12:15am / 2.3 11:34pm / 2.7 Jan. 14 6:14am / 7.0 7:19pm / 5.0 1:20am / 1.9 Jan. 15 7:05am / 7.3 8:34pm / 5.2 12:35am / 3.1 2:20pm / 1.2 Jan. 16 7:58am / 7.6 9:37pm / 5.6 1:40am / 3.3 3:13pm / 0.6 S S IUSLAW IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441