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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ FEBRUARY 20, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation Sailors’ postseason bid ended by Indians Siuslaw News M APLETON : 52 M C K ENZIE : 33 M APLETON : 58 E DDYVILLE : 47 M APLETON : 35 M OHAWK : 53 It was a busy week for the Sailors, who mounted a run as underdogs in a bid for the post season. Over the last week, the Sailors took on three teams and went 2-1, with the final game — on the road at Mohawk — ending their postseason momentum. Saturday, the Sailors hosted McKenzie for a tie-breaker to determine who would advance into the first round of Mountain West League playoffs. Each team had defeated the other once during the sea- son, and also lost one. In Saturday’s matchup, junior guard Hunter Simington proved to be the Sailors’ most effective threat against the Eagles, with Simington scoring a season-high 25 points. Simington also had 9 rebounds and 7 steals to lead Mapleton to a decisive 58- 47 win that clinched a playoff game on the road against Eddyvile the following Tuesday. “Our backs were against the wall,” said Mapleton coach Will Crook. “We knew they were going to be tough and we couldn’t make any mistakes.” In previous matches with Eddyville, the Sailors had won by 1 point at home and lost by 3 on the road. “Our guys were focused and ready to play right from the opening tipoff,” said Crook. See A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES SAILORS 3B Mapleton junior Tyler Packebush watches his jump shot fall against Mohawk. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS 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. SIUSLAW RIVER: 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. L EAGUE STANDINGS As of 2/18/16 B ASKETBALL FWL G IRLS BROOKINGS MARSHFIELD N. BEND DOUGLAS SIUSLAW S. UMPQUA MWL G IRLS 9-0 6-3 5-4 5-4 1-8 1-8 13-1 12-2 10-4 9-5 6-8 3-11 MWL B OYS FWL B OYS MARSHFIELD N. BEND S. UMPQUA DOUGLAS BROOKINGS SIUSLAW LOWELL SILETZ MCKENZIE T. LAKE ALSEA MAPLETON 9-0 6-3 5-4 3-6 3-6 1-8 SILETZ LOWELL T. LAKE MOHAWK EDDYVILLE MAPLETON 12-0 10-2 8-4 5-7 3-9 2-10 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. T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide Feb. 20 10:09am / 7.8 4:16am / 2.6 11:26pm/ 6.7 5:00pm/ -0.3 SALMON RIVER: Feb. 21 10:55am / 7.8 5:03am / 2.3 5:39pm/ -0.3 Jan. 22 12:01am / 6.9 5:45am / 2.0 11:37am/ 7.7 6:14pm/ -0.1 Feb. 23 12:33am / 7.1 6:24am / 1.7 12:16pm / 7.5 6:48pm / 0.1 Feb. 24 1:04am / 7.1 12:54pm/ 7.3 7:02am / 1.6 7:19pm/ 0.5 Feb. 25 1:34am / 7.1 1:32pm /6.9 7:39am / 1.5 7:50pm / 0.9 NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw senior Reese Siegel (left) and sophomore Trent Reavis jump for a rebound against Douglas in overtime. V IKS LOSE NAILBITER IN B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Feb. 26 2:04am / 7.1 2:11pm/ 6.5 8:17am / 1.5 8:21pm/ 1.3 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 S IUSLAW : 39 D OUGLAS : 42 Given that Siuslaw’s only other win of the season, albeit a narrow one at 47-45, had come on the road at Douglas earlier in the season, Viking seniors playing on their home court for the last time Tuesday night had hopes of another win over the Trojans. With the team’s four seniors — Preston Mitchell, Kenneth Thrall, Scott Gordon and Reese Siegel — starting with sophomore Jared Brandt, OT it was once again a virtual stalemate, with Brandt giving the Viks a slim 9-7 lead to start the second quarter. Brandt then opened the period with a 3-pointer, only to have Douglas score the next 6 points to take a 13-12 See VIKS 3B Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is fair and fish can be found throughout the main- stem as river conditions allow. Casting lures, bouncing the bottom or drifting jigs or bait under a bobber are good techniques to consider. SILETZ RIVER: steel- head Winter steelhead fishing is fair to good with both bank and boat anglers hooking fish through the mainstem as river condi- tions allow. The river should fish well most of this week. Side drifting, bouncing bottom or bobber fishing can be productive. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook Steelhead angling should See FISHING 2B S PORTS Calendar Lady Vikings drop rematch with Douglas B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News S IUSLAW : 34 D OUGLAS : 58 The Lady Vikings opened Tuesday’s final home game, against Douglas, by recognizing their three seniors: point guard Sierra Potter, post Taylor Dotson and Belgian exchange student Anna Minten. All three were in the starting lineup on Glen Butler Court to face the third- place Trojans (5-4). Douglas wasted little time getting the upper hand, leading 15-4 to start the second quarter. The Vikings’ offense then picked up speed in the second half as Potter threatened from See VIKINGS 4B Feb. 20 • SHS WRESTLING R EGIONAL MEET AT H ENLEY HS 11 A . M . CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK B Y N ED H ICKSON On the Bite