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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ FEBRUARY 17, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation J ENNINGS L EAGUE STANDINGS As of 2/15/16 BROOKINGS MARSHFIELD N. BEND DOUGLAS SIUSLAW S. UMPQUA LOWELL SILETZ MCKENZIE T. LAKE ALSEA MAPLETON 8-0 5-3 5-3 3-5 2-6 1-7 SILETZ LOWELL T. LAKE MOHAWK EDDYVILLE MAPLETON 13-1 12-2 10-4 9-5 6-8 3-11 MWL B OYS FWL B OYS MARSHFIELD S. UMPQUA N. BEND BROOKINGS DOUGLAS SIUSLAW GRAPPLERS TO REGIONALS With no losses in regional com- petition, Siuslaw senior Dylan Jennings is the No. 1 seed head- ing into this weekend’s regional tournament. For Siuslaw News MWL G IRLS 8-0 5-3 5-3 4-4 1-7 1-7 V IK B Y S TAN P USIESKI B ASKETBALL FWL G IRLS LEADS 12-0 10-2 8-4 5-7 3-9 2-10 Siuslaw wrestler Dylan Jennings is a shadow of his former self, and that may make him a hard man to beat this weekend and next. He and 17 of his fellow Vikings head to Klamath Falls this week for the Oregon School Activities Association's 4A Special District 3 regional champi- onships at Henley High School. Jennings is Siuslaw’s lone No. 1 seed, and a hungry one at that in the 220-pound weight class he hopes to dominate. “I haven’t lost to anyone in our region this year, so I wasn’t surprised to be seeded No. 1,” he said. Targeting the weight class has meant serious sacrifice. Wrestling starts before Thanksgiving, carries through Christmas and well into the new year. “The hardest part is watching yourself at family parties and stuff,” Jennings said. “This is like the worst season to lose weight, ever.” The Vikings senior expects to start competition Friday at 215 pounds, down from the 255 pounds he weighed to start the season. Down from 270 much of his junior season. “I started the season at 255, now I’m an easy 220,” Jennings said. “I like to cut to like 215, so that it’s easier to stay on weight for the second day.” That would be Saturday, when he hopes to win a title. “You have to eat a lot at tourna- ments to stay energized,” Jennings said. It’s that energy that his coach, Neil Wartnik, hopes will inspire the Vikings See JENNINGS 2B NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS S PORTS Calendar Lady Viks to wrap up season B Y N ED H ICKSON Feb. 19 • SHS BASKETBALL N ORTH B END G IRLS : 6 P . M . B OYS : 7:30 P . M . Siuslaw News SHS: 26 BHHS: 58 On the Bite A WEEKLY AT T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide Feb. 17 7:14am / 7.6 8:59pm / 5.8 1:01am / 3.1 2:27pm / 0.4 Feb. 18 8:19am / 7.6 9:59pm/ 6.1 2:16am / 3.2 3:27pm/ 0.1 Feb. 19 9:17am / 7.7 10:46pm /6.4 3:210am / 3.0 4:17pm / -0.1 Feb. 20 10:09am / 7.8 4:16am / 2.6 11:26pm/ 6.7 5:00pm/ -0.3 See Jan. 22 12:01am / 6.9 5:45am / 2.0 11:37am/ 7.7 6:14pm/ -0.1 THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES Stocking of rainbow trout will begin soon in many mid coast water bod- ies. Look at the stocking report to see the full stock- ing season. 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. VIKS 3B Sophomore guard Carriena Greenburg grabs a loose ball against Brookings- Harbor on Friday night. SIUSLAW RIVER: NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw nipped by Bruins B Y N ED H ICKSON Feb. 21 10:55am / 7.8 5:03am / 2.3 5:39pm/ -0.3 FISHING REPORT FOR Though it may have been the result most would have expected for a 1-7 team taking on an 8-0 powerhouse, it wasn’t for lack of trying as the Lady Vikings battled injuries and firepower Friday night against Brookings-Harbor — which clinched the Far West League title with the win. Senior shooter Sierra Potter played the night with a dislocated finger on her 3-point shooting hand, and junior Destinie Tatum, the team’s top scorer, was held to a single free throw due to hamstring pain. In spite of those chal- lenges, Tatum still battled hard enough that she eventually fouled out, and Potter still managed a 3-pointer in the game before it was over. Siuslaw News SHS: 32 BHHS: 41 As they have all season, the Vikings demonstrated a will to win and the talent to do so, but a lack of being able to close the deal. Earlier in the week, their matchup with Marshfield, the state top- ranked team, really came down to a few well-timed 3-pointers that kept the Pirates afloat. Friday against the Bruins, the Vikings See SIUSLAW 3B Siuslaw senior post Reese Siegel rises above Brookings-Harbor for an offensive rebound. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Feb. 23 12:33am / 7.1 6:24am / 1.7 12:16pm / 7.5 6:48pm / 0.1 ALSEA RIVER: Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is good with anglers doing well in the upper to mid river sections. With so much rain this winter, many fish have pushed upstream quickly. During higher flows, the upper river fishes well. During lower clear flows, it’s bet- ter to focus efforts in the mid to lower river sections. Casting spinners / spoons, or floating bait or a jig are good options. Sailors nab MHL playoff spot S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 Steelhead The winter steelhead fishery is fair to good for both the Siuslaw and Lake Creek systems. With so much rain this winter, anglers have not had that many quality fishing days so get out there when you can because the next few weeks are typically peak season. During higher flows, the Lake Creek basin tends to fish better and clear more quickly. Casting lures, bob- ber fishing or pulling plugs are good options. B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News MHS: 52 M C HS: 33 Though they were narrowly edged out 36-32 last Thursday at McKenzie, the Sailors came back to even the score Saturday during a bid to reach the league’s basketball playoffs. This time, Mapleton was able to keep its big men on the floor and out of foul trouble. The result? A decisive 19-point win over the Eagles that put the Sailors into last night’s opening round of league playoffs (after press deadlines) against another Eagles team — this time at Eddyville. Saturday’s 52-33 win was the Sailors highest-scoring game of the season, and a dramatic turnaround after a 4-point See SAILORS 2B Mapleton junior guard Hunter Simington had a double-double against McKenzie on Friday. See FISHING 4B NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Brand new home ready to move in to! Newly constructed one level home on .43 acres wooded lot. This 1440 sq ft home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and an oversized 24 X 28, 2 car garage. Laminate flooring throughout living space with carpet in bedrooms and laminate tile in baths. Bathrooms are 100% marble and kitchen has solid surface counters. You’ll enjoy outdoor living with plenty of covered space and your own fire pit. RV parking. $309,000 Lynnette Wikstrom Broker Cell: 541.999.0786 CBC#11142MLS #15356543 lynnette@cbcoast.com 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 “We’re next to the Bridge.” COAST REAL ESTATE