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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ MARCH 30, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation S PORTS On the Bite Calendar A March 31 FISHING REPORT FOR • SHS SOFTBALL HOSTS WEEKLY THE LOCAL REGION S UTHERLIN 4:30 P . M . www.dfw.state.or.us/RR • SHS BASEBALL AT S UTHERLIN 4:30 P . M . MID COAST LAKES: Rainbow trout stocking is underway in many loca- tions along the mid coast. Look at the stocking report to see the full stocking sea- son. Fishing for the various warm water fish species tends to be slower during the winter month but can pick up quickly as spring nears and fish move to the shallows for spawning. There are numerous lakes in the Florence area that can provide good opportu- nity and have both boat and bank access. April 2 • SHS SOFTBALL J. C ITY NOON (DH) HOSTS • SHS BASEBALL J. C ITY NOON (DH) AT • SHS TRACK AT J. C ITY I NV . 10 A . M . SIUSLAW RIVER: Steelhead The winter steelhead fishery is fair for both the Siuslaw and Lake Creek systems. River conditions will vary through the week as more rain is predicted. Casting lures, bobber fish- ing or pulling plugs are good options. T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide March 30 4:40am / 6.5 6:24pm/ 5.2 11:49am / 1.1 11:37pm / 3.4 March 31 5:37am / 6.3 7:36pm/ 5.3 April 1 6:48am / 6.2 8:43pm/ 5.5 April 2 8:03am / 6.3 9:37pm/ 6.0 ALSEA RIVER: 12:53am / 1.1 NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw starting pitcher Heidi Jones watches her pitch approach the strike zone. She’ll be busy starting all three home games this week for the Vikings. 12:54am / 3.5 2:00pm / 1.0 V IKS TRIPLE - TIMING IT THIS WEEK B Y N ED H ICKSON 2:14am / 3.2 3:03pm/ 0.7 Siuslaw News S IUSLAW : 000 030 1 — 4 9 3 R EEDSPORT : 400 000 X — 5 9 2 April 3 9:12am / 6.6 10:23pm/ 6.4 3:23am / 2.6 3:58pm/ 0.4 April 4 10:14am / 7.0 4:21am / 1.8 11:05pm/ 7.0 4:47pm/ 0.1 April 5 11:10am / 7.3 11:45pm / 7.6 5:12am / 1.0 5:33pm / 0.0 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 S IUSLAW : 010 100 0 — 2 3 6 H ARRISBURG : 140 213 X — 11 11 3 Since their March 17 season-open- ing win at Waldport, the Lady Viking softball team has been in a holding pattern, with four games — double- headers with Philomath and Cottage Grove — all canceled due to weather or poor field conditions. Last Friday, after eight days without a game, the Vikings were on the field at Reedsport, with the Braves hosting a tripleheader that included Siuslaw matchups against Harrisburg and Reedsport. In the opener, which pitted the Braves against the Eagles, Harrisburg had little trouble running over Reedsport in just five innings, with the mercy rule called into play at 13-2. That brought Siuslaw to the plate against their host. The Braves opened the game with four runs in the first inning, then moved ahead 5-0 on another run in the bottom of the third inning. Siuslaw, meanwhile, was scoreless, forcing it into rally mode in the fifth inning. That’s when Anna Stonelake, Anna Petras and Taylor Dotson each had hits to help bring the Viks within two runs, 3-5. In the top of the seventh, Dotson delivered a home run, but it wasn’t enough to finish the comeback as the Braves held on for the win, 5-4. Dotson was 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, 2 singles and 1 home run. Petras was 2- for-3 with 1 single, 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Stonelake was 2-for-2 with 1 RBI and 1 single. On the mound, junior pitcher Heidi Jones faced 29 batters and struck out 8, with only 1 walk. Next, the Vikings took on Harrisburg and went the distance, avoiding a 5-inning game thanks to runs in the second and fourth innings See VIKS 3B Volunteers sought for fourth-annual Dunes Triathlon Dunes City is making plans to host its fourth annual Oregon Dunes Triathlon and Duathlon on Saturday, May 7. Though the City’s signature event is several weeks away, organizers are recruiting volunteers to help staff the event. Volunteers provide invaluable assis- tance to ensure that the races and ven- ues run smoothly and safely. Volunteers also play a vital support The event brings athletes from around the world to compete in swimming, cycling and running. role for all of the participating athletes by providing encouragement and hos- pitality. Many of the athletes have returned to the Tri/Du each year because they appreciate the enthusias- tic volunteers. See DUNES 3B Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is slow to fair. Forecasted rain this week should move in some new fish and improve the bite. 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. SALMON RIVER: 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: Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing fair for both bank and boat anglers. Forecasted rains this week should help to move in some new fish and spread out the run. Side drifting, bouncing bottom or bobber fishing can be productive. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, Steelhead angling should be good when conditions are favorable. Fish are spread out through the sys- tem. The river should be fishable by mid-week. 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