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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ JANUARY 23, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation The Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County is looking for volunteers to help referee some of its kinder- garten through 6th-grade bas- ketball games beginning at the end of this month. There are six dates with a total of 10 time slots to fill for each game day. Those who volunteer will be eligible for a scholarships either this year or in the future. A list of game dates in need of officials is listed below. Each alloted time requires two referees, with two games going on at the same time that need officiat- ing. These dates include: Jan. 30 Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Game times are 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information, or to volunteer as a referee, con- tact Kristen Goodman, Boys ad Girls Club athletic direc- tor, at at kgoodman@bgcwlc .org. O CEAN D UNES Golf is not a team sport, but it takes a team to ensure that a day on the links is a wonderful experience. From mowing the greens and fair- ways to conducting tournaments — even serving up a hot dog on the grill — operating a golf course is a team effort. Ocean Dunes Golf Links is managed by Three Rivers Casino Resort. The golf resort’s winning team has come together to take the popular course to new heights of enjoyment, while maintaining the personal touch and coastal charm that has made the course a favorite for locals and visitors GOLF STAFF IN FULL SWING alike. Director of Golf Operations, Bob Rannow, has been a professional for more than three decades, and his com- bination of pro tour and club manage- ment experience make him uniquely qualified to truly understand the needs of the recreational player. “The average golfer has limited time to play,” says Rannow. “And See STAFF 3B Ocean Dunes Golf Links manage- ment team Brandon Hepner, Bob Rannow and Dick Shores. COURTESY PHOTO On the Bite A 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 L EAGUE STANDINGS As of 1/21/16 B ASKETBALL FWL G IRLS BROOKINGS MARSHFIELD N. BEND SIUSLAW DOUGLAS S. UMP. MWL G IRLS 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-2 LOWELL SILETZ T. LAKE MCKENZIE ALSEA MAPLETON MARSHFIELD S. UMP. BROOKINGS N. BEND SIUSLAW DOUGLAS 6-1 6-1 5-2 5-2 3-4 2-5 FWL B OYS FWL B OYS 2-0 2-0 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 SILETZ LOWELL T. LAKE MOHAWK MAPLETON EDDYVILLE 6-0 5-1 4-2 2-4 2-4 2-5 See PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Viks nearly sink Pirates Viking senior post Reese Siegel battles for the tipoff against Marshfield Tuesday night at Siuslaw. B Y N ED H ICKSON S IUSLAW : 43 M APLETON : 53 Calendar Jan. 26 • SHS GIRLS BB AT D OUGLAS 6 P . M . • SHS BOYS BB AT D OUGLAS 7:30 P . M . That same thought must’ve crossed the Pirates’ minds as well, realizing the state’s No. 1 team might have an upset against a team ranked 39th. The Viks had a 5-2 lead after the first three minutes of play, holding the Pirates offense and limiting Marshfield to single shot attempts thanks to solid rebounding from Reese Siegel, Trent Reavis, Brogan Cornish and Jake Hickson. By the end of the first period, the Pirates had a six-point lead, 15-9, Before taking on the 4A’s top- ranked team Tuesday night, Viking senior point guard Preston Mitchell said his team was feeling pretty loose. “No one expected us to beat them, so we went into it without any real expectations,” said Mitchell, who would go on to score nearly half of Siuslaw’s 43 points. “But after a while, when we were only down by one basket at the half, we realized everything was clicking for us. “We realized we could possibly win.” See S ILETZ 5:30 P . M . S ILETZ 7 P . M . S AILORS LAND B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Jan. 29 M APLETON : 51 M C K ENZIE : 30 • SHS GIRLS BB HOST N. B END 6 P . M . • SHS BOYS BB HOST N. B END 7:30 P . M . • MHS GIRLS BB A LSEA 5:30 P . M . HOSTS • MHS BOYS BB HOSTS A LSEA 7 P . M . 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 Jan. 21 9:28am / 8.4 3:26am / 3.0 11:04pm / 6.5 4:33pm / -0.6 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 HOSTS HOSTS T IDE T ABLE VIKS 4B • MHS GIRLS BB • MHS BOYS BB FISHING 5B Siuslaw senior point guard Preston Mitchell scored 18 points against the Pirates. Siuslaw News S PORTS WEEKLY Against visiting McKenzie Tuesday, the Sailors owned the paint all night defensively, scooping up 21 steals and posting 12 blocked shots. In addition, sophomore post Dominic Wells had his best game of the season, scoring 13 points off the glass and nabbing 15 rebounds to go with eight steals and six blocked shots. “It was a commanding win for us, and an outstanding performance from Dominic,” said Maplston coach Will Crook. “It was without question the best game of his young career. Offensively, he was tough in the paint. “Defensively, he was a nightmare E AGLES , SECOND MWL WIN for McKenzie.” Junior guard Hunter Simington was just as much a nightmare from the 3- point range, sinking 3-of-4 shots from beyond the arc. Off the glass, Simington claimed 11 rebounds to go with his double-double 11 points on the night. Off the bench, sophomore guard Gene Carnes provided another offen- sive spark, scoring eight points. Inside the paint, freshman Gabe Simington also had eight points, along with 11 boards and three blocked shots. See 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 2B Mapleton sophomore post Dominic Wells had a double-dou- ble against McKenzie Tuesday. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Volunteer referees eligible for scholarship