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SATURDAY EDITION
❘ DECEMBER 19, 2015 ❘
SECTION B
Siuslaw News
Sports & Recreation
D OUBLE
On the
Bite
A
‘First Day
Hike’ set for
Honeyman
TROUBLE
WEEKLY
For the fifth year in a row,
the Oregon Parks and
Recreation
Department
(OPRD) is partnering with
FISHING REPORT FOR
THE LOCAL REGION
www.dfw.state.or.us/RR
MID COAST LAKES
The coho salmon fish-
eries in S ILTCOOS and
T AHKENITCH lakes are
slow to fair. This time of
year is typically the most
productive. Recent rains
and big tide should help to
move new fish into the
lakes.
The West Lake Boat
Ramp at Siltcoos has been
close for repairs but there
is a neighboring private
ramp that can be utilized.
Look to fish near the lake
outlet and by the major
tributaries that enter the
lakes. Casting or trolling
spinners or various plugs
can be effective.
Fishing for the various
warm water fish species
tends to be slower during
the winter months. There
are numerous lakes in the
Florence area that can pro-
vide good opportunity and
have both boat and bank
access.
SIUSLAW RIVER:
Chinook, steelhead
The fall Chinook fishery
is very slow and basically
over for the season. Any
remaining fish are in
spawning condition.
December is considered
to be the start of the winter
See
FISHING 5B
T IDE T ABLE
Entrance Siuslaw River
High Tide
Low Tide
Dec. 19
6:13am / 7.6
6:40pm/ 5.7
12:53am / 1.7
Dec. 20
7:07pm / 6.8
8:01pm / 5.8
12:33am / 1.8
2:01pm / 1.1
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Mapleton freshman Alyssa Richards and senior Hannah Rodet bring the ball down for the Sailors, who will
host Pacific today at 1 p.m., with the boys game following at 3 p.m.
S AILORS
UNABLE TO TOP
B Y N ED H ICKSON
Siuslaw News
It may not have been the outcome
the Sailors were looking for on the
hardwood Tuesday night at Triangle
Lake, falling to the Lakers 56-5, but
Mapleton coach Jesika Crook said the
results on the scoreboard didn’t
reflect the positives she saw from off
the bench.
“Our team actually played one of
its best games of the season,” said
Crook. “Although we didn’t score as
much as we wanted to, the team
played well together.”
Junior point guard Josi Hayes had a
breakout game at the boards, grabbing
18 rebounds in less than three periods
on the court for the Sailors.
“We continue to grow and
improve,” said Crook.
Hays also claimed two steals and
two points for Mapleton.
Senior Hannah Rodet had two
points to go with a pair of steals, and
senior Destiny Weber had a free
throw, two rebounds and a steal.
Alexis Gierke, a freshman, nabbed
three rebounds and three steals.
Alyssa West, also a freshman, had
four boards and a steal.
Junior wing France Suvannakorn
and freshman Gabrielle Gibney each
Dec. 22
8:52pm / 8.5
10:17pm / 6.3
2:39am / 2.5
3:55pm / -0.5
Dec. 23
9:41am / 8.8 3:37am / 2.6
11:111pm/6.7 4:44pm/ -1.0
Dec. 24
10:29am / 8.9 4:31am / 2.7
5:30pm / -1.2
Dec. 25
12:00am / 6.9 5:21am / 2.7
11:15pm/ 8.8 6:14pm/ -1.3
The Mountain West League season
opened for business Tuesday at
Triangle Lake, with the Sailors turn-
ing in a solid performance in a losing
effort, 59-32.
At 4-0, Mapleton coach Will Crook
says he’s pleased with his team’s
efforts and determination to battle
each game, from first to last buzzer.
“We get better with each game,”
said Crook. “And they keep fighting
no matter what the scoreboard says.”
148 Maple St.
Florence
541-997-3441
After keeping things close through
the first half, the Sailors struggled
through the third quarter with poor
passing that provided the Lakers with
opportunities to nab turnovers off of
steals and missed cues.
“They were able to build a lead on
us that we couldn’t overcome,” said
Crook.
See
SAILORS 5B
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Calendar
Dec. 19
• MHS GIRLS BB
HOST
B Y N ED H ICKSON
S IUSLAW GIRLS : 39 S UTHERLIN : 62
S IUSLAW BOYS : 38 S UTHERLIN : 65
The Siuslaw boys continue to look
for a win at 0-6 after falling to
Sutherlin in a nonleague matchup
Tuesday on the road against the
Bulldogs, who are 4-3 in the presea-
son.
Last night, the Vikings hosted
Cottage Grove in another nonleague
game (after press deadlines).
Their next game is Jan. 5, in a
rematch with the Falcons at Elmira,
P ACIFIC
1:30 P . M .
• MHS BOYS BB
HOST
P ACIFIC
3 P . M .
• WRESTLING
SHS
BOTH VIK TEAMS FALL ON ROAD
Siuslaw News
S IUSLAW
N EWS
S PORTS
Mapleton junior Nick Smith enters
the court. Smith had six rebounds
and three blocked shots Tuesday.
Siuslaw News
1:37am / 2.2
3:01pm/ 0.3
had two rebounds.
Tuesday’s game marked the begin-
ning of Mountain West League com-
petition, with last night’s league
matchup against Siletz canceled due
to weather and road conditions.
That game will be rescheduled.
Today, Mapleton is back on the
hardwood to host a nonleague game
with Pacific.
“We’re looking forward to continu-
ing to improve and compete,” said
Crook.
Tipoff for today’s game is set for
1:30 p.m., followed by the boys game
at 3 p.m.
Mapleton opens league with loss to Lakers
B Y N ED H ICKSON
Dec. 21
8:00am / 8.3
9:14pm/ 6.0
T. L AKE
America’s State Parks to
offer free guided First Day
Hikes in state parks across
Oregon on New Year’s Day.
The usual $5 day-use park-
ing fee will be waived for
Jan. 1 only.
Details, along with direc-
tions to the park, are avail-
able on the Oregon State
Parks website at www/
OPRDcalendar.com online
and search for “First Day
Hikes” under the Event
Category.
Hike will begin at 10 a.m.
starting at the group camp-
ground parking lot off
Canary Road.
The trail is ranked “moder-
ate” with a 1.5-mile hike on a
narrow trail. Leave dogs at
home.
Take a hike on an historic
Civilian Conservation Corps
trail that follows the shore-
line of Woahink Lake.
Participants should dress in
layers, wear sturdy shoes and
bring water as well as a cam-
era or binoculars for wildlife
viewing.
In case of inclement
weather, the park should be
contacted directly to find out
about cancellation.
This year, OPRD is asking
participants to share photos
of their First Day Hike via
social media by using the
hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes
Twitter and Instagram or tag-
ging “Oregon State Parks” on
Facebook.
Images can also be
emailed to social.oprd@ore
gon.gov.
AT
M. P OINT
9 A . M .
Dec. 21
• SHS GIRLS BB
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
League begins Jan. 15, on the road
at South Umpqua.
The Lady Vikings also came up
short Tuesday against Sutherlin, with
the Bulldogs improving to 2-2 in the
nonleague 62-39 victory.
They will play again Jan. 5 at
Elmira, beginning at 6 p.m.
Siuslaw will take a break then open
their Far West League season Jan. 15,
when they take on the Lancers on the
hardwood at South Umpqua High
School.
HOST
S WEET H OME
4:30 P . M .
• SHS BOYS BB
HOST
S WEET H OME
7 P . M .
Dec. 23
• SHS GIRLS BB
AT
H IDDEN V ALLEY
1:30 P . M .
Siuslaw junior Destinie Tatum forces
her way inside for a basket.
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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
Day-use fees
will be waived
for Jan. 1