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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ JANUARY 20, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation L ADY V IKS LAND L ANCERS IN FWL B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News V IKING GIRLS : 45 L ANCERS : 31 V IKING BOYS : 20 L ANCERS : 53 The Viking girls team improved to 4-8 after picking up their third win in the last four games Friday night at South Umpqua. The matchup kicked off the Far West League season, with junior guard Destinie Tatum and senior post Taylor Dotson joining forces to combine their talents for 30 points against the Lancers — who were dealt their 11th consecutive loss that night. Tatum led all scoring with a double-double, Siuslaw senior post Taylor Dotson had 13 points and six rebounds in the Vikings’ win at South Umpqua on Friday night. OPENER going 8-of-18 from the field for 17 points. She also grabbed 13 rebounds. Dotson scored 13 points, many off the glass, where she also claimed six defensive boards. The wins put Siuslaw, Brookings-Harbor and Douglas at the top of the league at 1-0. That same night, the Viking boys opened the league season in a loss to the Lancers, 53- 20, with senior Preston Mitchell leading the Viks on the scoreboard with nine points. A third-period 21-1 scoring run by the Lancers, along with 7-of-21 free-throw shoot- ing by Siuslaw, put the game out of reach for the Vikings. Last night, Siuslaw hosted Marshfield (after press deadlines). Friday, the Vikings are on the road at Brookings-Harbor. Girls tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS L EAGUE STANDINGS As of 1/18/16 B ASKETBALL FWL G IRLS SIUSLAW DOUGLAS BROOKINGS MARSHFIELD N. BEND S. UMP. MWL G IRLS 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 LOWELL SILETZ T. LAKE MCKENZIE MAPLETON ALSEA 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 SILETZ LOWELL T. LAKE MOHAWK MAPLETON EDDYVILLE A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES The coho salmon fish- eries in Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes are slow to fair. This time of year is typically the most produc- tive. 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 See FWL B OYS FWL B OYS MARSHFIELD S. UMP. N. BEND SIUSLAW BROOKINGS DOUGLAS 6-0 5-1 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-4 On the Bite FISHING 4B T IDE T ABLE 5-0 4-1 4-1 2-3 1-4 1-5 Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Jan. 20 8:34am / 8.3 10:12pm/ 6.1 Low Tide 2:23am / 3.0 3:43pm/ -0.2 S PORTS Jan. 21 9:28am / 8.4 3:26am / 3.0 11:04pm / 6.5 4:33pm / -0.6 Calendar PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Viking sophomore Ricky Huff works for a pin against Elmira’s Hunter Davis in the 113-pound opener Saturday. Jan. 22 • SHS GIRLS BB AT B ROOKINGS Huff, Morales pin tourney titles 6 P . M . • SHS BOYS BB AT B ROOKINGS 7:30 P . M . • MHS GIRLS BB T. L AKE 5:30 P . M . HOSTS • MHS BOYS BB HOSTS T. LAKE 7 P . M . Jan. 26 Freshman Matthew Morales takes down Brett Chrismer of Junction City en route to a fall in 59 seconds in the 106-pound bracket. B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News “This is a special team,” Siuslaw coach Neil Wartnik said in the early part of Saturday’s annual Nick Lutz Invitational hosted by the Vikings. “Not since those days of Nicky (Lutz) have I had a group quite like this. The work ethic, the heart, commitment and camaraderie — it’s all there.” And thanks to standout performanc- es by sophomore 113-pounder Ricky Huff and freshman 106-pounder Matthew Morales, a pair of tourna- ment titles were also there. For Huff, who was seeded second in yesterday’s meet, the win underscored an ongoing stellar season with only one loss so far, to a 5A wrestler at the multi-divisional Bend Invitational a week earlier. See TITLES 3B • SHS GIRLS BB AT D OUGLAS 6 P . M . • SHS BOYS BB AT D OUGLAS 7:30 P . M . Sailor teams unable to douse Red Devils B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News • MHS GIRLS BB S ILETZ 5:30 P . M . HOSTS • MHS BOYS BB HOSTS S ILETZ 7 P . M . MHS GIRLS : 16 LHS: 55 MHS BOYS : 44 LHS: 74 Both Sailors teams were on the road at Lowell High School Friday, taking on the top-ranked Red Devils in a pair of tough losses. In the girls game, the Lady Sailors stayed within striking range for the first half, trailing just 21-10 at the end of the second period. “We played a great first half,” said Mapleton coach Jesika Crook. “Lowell is one of the top three teams, so we were feeling pretty good about keeping their scoring relatively low. Our defense was on point and our offense was improving.” But foul trouble in the second half began to take its toll on the Sailors’ small roster. Josi Hays, Hannah Rodet and Gabrielle Gibney each fouled out in the fourth period, striking a blow to Mapleton’s offensive machine. “Lowell was able to take advantage of that,” said Crook. “Still, I was happy with the improvement we’re See Jan. 22 10:18am / 8.4 4:22am / 2.9 11:48pm/ 6.8 5:18pm/ -0.8 Jan. 23 11:04am / 8.4 5:12am / 2.7 6:00pm / -0.9 Jan. 24 12:28am / 7.0 5:58am / 2.5 11:48am/ 8.3 6:38pm/ -0.7 Jan. 25 6:42am / 2.4 1:06am / 7.1 12:29pm / 8.0 7:15pm / -0.5 Jan. 26 1:42am / 7.1 1:09pm/ 7.6 7:24am / 2.4 7:50pm/ -0.1 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 SAILORS 4B Fantastic Home in Gated Shelter Cove. Gorgeous 1 level home in Shelter Cove on 0.31 acre. This 2,167 sq ft home has newer wood floors, vinyl windows and sliders, and a great enclosed deck to enjoy your landscaped back yard. Inside, it shines with skylights, ceiling fans & a delightful seascape feeling. 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