Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 13, 2016)
2 C SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 Vik girls 1-1, boys 0-2 at Sky-West basketball tourney B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Both Viking basketball teams were on the road for the S k y - We s t C r o s s o v e r Invitational last weekend for some final tuning up before the start of league season this Friday. Girls: After defeating Phoenix early last month by 14 points, the Viking girls had a reversal of fortune at Douglas High School in last Friday’s opening round of the tournament, with the Pirates pulling out a narrow 51-47 loss from the free throw line. Viking junior guard Destinie Tatum had a team-high 16 points, with senior Sierra Potter and junior Abby Watkins post- Siuslaw’s Annabel Tupua gets a fastbreak opportunity against Klamath Union. ing had 10 points each. While the Vikings did well generating across-the-board scor- ing, a combined 26 Siuslaw turnovers helped keep the Pirates afloat. Off the glass, Tatum and freshman Annabel Tupua led Siuslaw with nine rebounds apiece. The next night, the Vikings faced Klamath Union, a team that had beaten the Far West League’s South Umpqua 44-18 the previous day. However, led by senior point guard Sierra Potter, who went 4-of-5 from beyond the arc with 14 points, Siuslaw was able to defeat the Pelicans, 48-44 and pick up their third win of the season (3-8). Tupua scored nine points and sophomore Marika White had eight points for the Vikings. Off the boards, freshman Madison Reynolds led the team in rebounding with 12. Tatum had seven points and seven rebounds before foul- ing out in the game, along with Watkins and senior post Taylor Dotson. Siuslaw opens Far West League play Friday, Jan. 15, at South Umpqua. Tipoff is 6 p.m. Boys: Still in search of a win in the preseason, the Vikings boys fell to Klamath Union last Friday night, in the opener of the Sky- West Crossover Tournament at Phoenix High School, 38-28. The tournament matched up six teams each from the Far West and Sky-Em leagues. The next day, the Vikings took on host Phoenix and lost 48-25 to go 0-11 heading into the start of league play this Friday night at South Umpqua. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. KELLY POTTER/FOR SIUSLAW NEWS B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News After a long day on the mats at the Bend Invitational, it only took senior Talamoa Tupua 1 minute and 41 seconds to pin Mountain View’s Izaak Moffit to claim the tournament’s 160- pound division title last Saturday. Meanwhile, Viking sopho- more Ricky Huff suffered his first loss of the season in the title round at 113 pounds, 9-5. Senior heavyweight Dylan Jennings also lost in the cham- pionship round, by pin in 5:59 to Jakob Larsen of Bend. The Vikings' next scheduled match is their signature event, the Nick Lutz Invitational, Saturday at Siuslaw High School. Earlier in the week during Thursday’s Far West League Crab Pools meet, Huff pinned all five of his opponents on the way to the 113-pound division title at Siuslaw High School. Freshman Matthew Morales went 5-0 at 106 pounds, with Jennings going 3-0 at at 285 pounds to win titles for the Vikings in those brackets. Tupua won three of four matches and placed second at 160 pounds. Marshfield, ranked No. 1 in the state in the 4A division, eas- ily won the team title with 51 points, taking seven individual titles in the 14 weight classes. Siuslaw was fourth with 24 points. The Viks will return to the mats this Saturday, Jan. 16, to host the annual Nick Lutz Memorial Tournament. Matches begin at 9 a.m. Yachats set to host fifth annual Agate Festival this weekend YACHATS — Yachats is gearing up for its annual Agate Festival, to be held Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17, the weekend of the Martin Luther King three-day holiday. Dubbed the “Gem of the Oregon Coast,” Yachats is internationally known for its natural beauty, including the treasures uncovered by winter storms and winds, making January a prime time for agate hunting. Vendors from throughout the Win from 1C Eagles to just seven points for the remainder of the game. “It felt good to finally get a win,” said Mapleton girls coach Jesika Crook. “It wasn’t pretty, but a win nonetheless. Though we didn’t play to our full offen- sive potential, our defense held Eddyville to just seven point — which was great.” The Sailors aggressiveness off the glass was a huge part of their defensive effort, limiting Sailors from 1C line with 15 seconds left, where he gave the Sailors 1 36-35 lead. “That freethrow was huge for us in the last seconds,” said Crook. After a defensive stop with 10 seconds on the clock, Gabe Simington inbound the ball to his cousin, Hunter, who read the defense and darted down the court as Gabe lobbed him the ball. Making the catch in full stride, Hunter took it in for a layup and a 38-35 lead with five seconds on the clock. The Eagles got the final possession and attacked the basket, hoping for a foul but didn’t get one. Though Eddyville was able to score on the drive, Wells’ earlier freethrow gave Mapleton a one-point as the clock ran out, 38-37. “It was great to get a win for the guys who have worked so hard but haven’t had it pay off in the final score,” said Crook. Wells, Smith and Hunter Simington combined for 47 offensive rebounds in the game, with Simington making state, as well as from Washington and Northern California, will be on hand to display and sell rough speci- mens and finished artistic cre- ations of minerals, gems, crys- tals and fossils. The show will take place at the Yachats Commons, at Highway 101 and West Fourth St., in the heart of town. In addition, there will be speakers, demonstrations and fun things to do for all ages. Noted geologist William Orr will speak Saturday at 11 a.m., and his topic will be “Lagerstatten: Spectacular Fossil Locations.” On Sunday, at 1 p.m., Guy DiTorris, also known as “The Fossil Guy,” will share his knowledge of local fossils found on the central Oregon coast beaches. There will also be a representative from the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center speaking about local treasures that can be found on central coast beaches. Eddyville’s possessions and holding them to single shot attempts on those possessions. Josi Hays had 10 rebounds in the first period alone, along with a steal, block and three points by the end of the game. “Josi got into foul trouble early,” said Crook. “So she was- n’t able to play a complete game. But she obviously made her pres- ence known when she was in.” Mapleton held Eddyville to a free throw in the second period, then just three points in the third quarter en route to the 13-7 win. Rodet led scoring with four points, three rebounds and five steals. Gibney had two points, seven rebounds and eight steals. Alyssa West had four rebounds, one steal and a blocked shot. Weber had two points and three steals. Alexis Gierke had three steals, with Clarissa Triebskorn nabbing four rebounds and a steal. Last night, Mapleton was on the road at Mohawk (after press deadlines) and will be at Lowell Friday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 14 of them to go with 12 points, three steals and one blocked shot. Smith had nine points, 18 rebounds, one steal and two blocked shots. Wells had seven points, 15 rebounds and six blocked shots. Gabe Simington had six points, nine rebounds and one blocked shot. Tyler Packebush had two points, four rebounds and two steals. Evan Moso had two points, seven rebounds and five steals against Eddyville. “It was a complete effort by the team,” said Crook. “Everybody played an impor- tant role. Hopefully, we can take that momentum and build off of it this week.” Last night (after press dead- lines), the Sailors were at Mohawk. Friday, they will be on the road at Lowell. Tipoff is 7 p.m. This year, the festival will offer a raffle for a valuable bas- ket of fine prizes from many local merchants. The basket will include a gift certificate for a two-night stay at the newly refurbished Ocean Creek Bed and Breakfast in Yachats. In keeping with the festival’s commitment to preserving and enjoying the beautiful natural environment that surrounds the Yachats area, proceeds from the raffle will be contributed to the historic Little Log Church Museum’s garden enhancement projects. The event draws visitors from throughout the northwest and beyond. Merchants, restau- rants and lodging providers enjoy participating in the week- end activities. For more information, visit www.yachatsagatefestival.com or the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce website at www .yachats.org. Buying or Selling? I can help. Richard Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-6677 0613 Jensen Ln – Proposed cottage in the south lakes area with scenic lake views and customiz- able homeplans. 3 or 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2001 sq. ft. Lot must be purchased before construction. Great lakefront neighborhood. $499,000. #2326- 14236253 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 www.TheSiuslawNews.com ...need a friend? Meet Raider I’m a pretty cool dude looking for an equally awesome family to call my own. I’m laid back...most the time... it’s just that small critters get me all riled up. I’ve also been told I’m a very smart boy. I know so many tricks...sit, down, shake, high fi ve, roll over and the cutest sit pretty you have ever seen. Being my owner is sure to score you a ton of cool points because I’m a super cool dog! If you would like to meet Raider any of his friends, please visit us at: FLORENCE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE WEEK Andrew Tupua Siusla w H.S . Wrestling Wrestling at 160 pounds, the Viking senior claimed the individual weight class championship at the 10-team Bend Invitational. Tupua began by pinning his first opponent in 38-seconds, then won in the semi-final with an 8-7 decision. His final win of the day came over Mountain View’s Izaak Moffit, a pin in 1:41. Honorable Mention Hunter Simington Honorable mention is given to Mapleton basketball standout Hunter Simington who scored 12 points, including the final basket for the winning margin in a victory over Eddyville. Sponsored By: The Siuslaw News , KCST and The Sports Club Fresh Detailing Integrity Plumbing Aero Legends Bi-Plane Rides Central Coast Disposal Alan Twombly- H&R Block River House and Old Town Inns J. L. Walker and Sons Dutch Bros. Best for Hearing Rodet Construction Company Foglio Drop Box Service County Transfer and Recycling Elson Shields Property Management Carpet Cleaning Solutions Wind Drift Kites Leisure Excavating Dry Tech Carpet Cleaning Maple Street Grille Florence RV and Automotive Specialists Shawn Fleming Construction, LLC Randy's Riverview Market 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: See Jim for your auto sales needs! Siuslaw News + Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! Visit the Siuslaw News online at 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM www.shoppelocal.biz CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Tupua brings home tourney title from Bend ATHLETE