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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ MAY 20, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation CALLED TO B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News With the announcement that long- time Viking football head coach Tim Dodson was retiring at the end of the year, Siuslaw players and fans have been left with the question of who would next blow the coaching whis- tle. And while there were signs point- ing to assistant coach Jamin Pool toward the end of last season, with Pool leading the sidelines during the last few games while Dodson watched from the skybox, there was nothing conclusive until the official announcement went out Wednesday in an email from Siuslaw High School principal Kerri Tatum. “Please join me in congratulating tionships, work ethic and high expectations of himself, as well as other staff members and his student athletes, won him the job. “I wish Jamin as much success as Tim Dodson has had over the years.” For Dodson, who found himself in a similar situation 20 years ago as assistant coach when iconic head coach Len Lutero retired, it seemed to be a natural choice and one he was happy to see. “Jamin is awesome,” Dodson said of the announcement. “He will COURTESY PHOTO do a quality job and continue to build the tradition and legacy of New head Siuslaw football coach Siuslaw football.” Jamin Pool With the unofficial start of football Jamin Pool as our next football head season a little more than two months coach,” Tatum said. “Jamin’s rela- away with the traditional summer Calendar May 21 • RHODY RUN FEC 9 A . M . AT THE • SHS TRACK STATE MEET D AY TWO H AYWARD F IELD 11 A . M . T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide May 21 12:03am / 7.2 1:16pm / 6.0 Low Tide 6:54am / -0.5 6:44pm / 2.3 May 22 12:34am / 7.3 7:29am / -0.7 7:19pm/ 2.5 1:55pm/ 6.0 8:04am / -0.8 7:55pm/ 2.6 May 24 1:40am / 7.1 3:15pm/ 6.0 8:40am / -0.8 8:34pm/ 2.8 May 25 2:16am / 7.0 3:59pm/ 5.9 9:19am/ -0.8 9:17pm/ 2.9 May 26 2:56am/ 6.7 4:45pm/ 5.9 May 27 3:43am / 6.3 5:35pm/ 6.0 FOOTBALL HELM football camps in August, Pool’s familiarity with the program will be a real plus heading into the 2016 sea- son, as will his already established rapport with players. “Jamin has already been a great asset to the Vikings, and taking over as head coach is a great opportunity to utilize his leadership skills,” said Siuslaw High School athletic director Jeromy Graybill. “He has a plethora of knowledge when it comes to foot- ball, but most importantly, like coach Dodson, he emphasizes and under- stands the importance of things like character building, leadership, team unity and positive behavior as inte- gral parts of the Siuslaw tradition. “We’re excited to see what he will bring to the program, for fans and athletes alike.” Sailors show well at state meet S PORTS May 23 1:07am / 7.3 2:34pm/ 6.0 V IKING 10:00am/ -0.6 10:08pm/ 2.9 10:46am/ -0.3 11:09pm/ 2.9 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 B Y N ED H ICKSON A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR 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. SIUSLAW RIVER: Siuslaw News The river basin is closed to all fishing above the head of tide and will reopen for cutthroat trout fishing on May 22. D uring the first day of OSAA 1A state track competition at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, four members of Mapleton’s track team landed among the top 10 in four events on Thursday. The day’s top individual finish for the Sailors came from junior Mountain West League pole vaulter district champion Hunter Simington, who cleared 12 feet in the event to finish fifth overall. Teammate and fellow junior Tyler Packebush, who also advanced to state in the pole vault after placing second at district, landed ninth at state with a mark of 11 feet, .25 inches. Also on Thursday, Packebush, who won the district title in the 110-meter high hurdles, finished ninth in the state with a time of 18.57. For the girls, who won their first dis- trict title since moving to the Mountain See On the Bite ALSEA RIVER: Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is slow. The river closes to all fishing effective May 1 and will reopen with the cutthroat trout fishery on May 22. SALMON RIVER: The river basin is closed to all fishing above the head of tide and will reopen for cutthroat trout fishing on May 22. See ‘Fore Kids’ golf tourney to swing TRACK 4B Mapleton junior Hunter Simington placed fifth in the pole vault during the opening day of the OSAA 1A state meet on Thursday with a mark of 12 feet. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Trout fishing opens Sunday in many areas SALEM — Trout fishing enthusiasts can turn their attention to Oregon’s rivers and streams tomorrow, May 22, when many of the state’s moving waters open for retention of trout. Dozens of rivers and streams, including some of the state’s lesser known and explored tributaries, will open for trout fishing. While many lakes and some rivers are open year around, or opened earlier this spring, additional waters will now be available for trout anglers to explore. Some popular fisheries opening this Sunday include: The Kilchis, Nestucca, Three Rivers, Salmon, Siletz, Siuslaw, Trask and Wilson rivers in the Northwest Zone. Estacada Lake, Faraday Lake, North Fork Reservoir, North and South ODFW COURTESY PHOTO A red-side trout is among the species anglers can find in local streams and tributaries. Santiam, Small Fry Lake, Tualatin River and tributaries, and Yamhill River and tributaries in the Willamette Zone. The Applegate, Chetco, Coos, Illinois, Rogue and Umpqua rivers in the Southwest Zone. Popular stretches of the Deschutes and Metolius rivers in the Central Zone. The lower Williamson, Spring Creek, and Clear Creek in the Southeast Zone. “Already there’s been some great fishing happening in many of the waters that opened in April,” said Mike Gauvin, ODFW Recreational Fisheries Program Manager for Inland Fisheries. “Now there are additional opportuni- ties for beginning and experienced anglers to pursue.” There are also places where you can get out and catch some impressive trout, including cutthroat, redsides, rainbows and browns. And don’t forget about bass, which See TROUT 5B Outstanding local prep athletes to be honored June 3 Forty-one athletes from Siuslaw and Mapleton high schools will be honored Friday, June 3, during the fifth annual Athletic Recognition, Evening of Excellence at Siuslaw High School. The event is organized and co-spon- sored by the Sports Club, a group of area businesses that promote the Athlete of the Week in the Siuslaw News and on Coast Radio each week FISHING 5B during the school year. The other co-sponsor is the Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club, which partici- pates as a way to further recognize the accomplishments of not only the stu- dent athletes, but also their families and friends who support them through the year. Finalists for the Boys and Girls “Athletes of the Year” will be announced prior to the evening. They’ll be drawn from the list of KCST’s “Athlete of the Week” and honorable mention. The male and female Athletes of the Year will be announced that evening. The evening will depart from past years in that it will feature desserts and See ATHLETES 4B The 19th annual Fore Kids Golf Classic will tee off Saturday, June 4, at Ocean Dunes Golf Links. The cost is $89 per player, which includes cart, awards ceremony barbecue and silent auction. There will be four hole-in- one prizes, which include $1 million, a new Ford F150 donated by Johnston Motors, a new boat donated by Y- Marina and a set of Calloway irons. There will also be a putting contest with a cash prize of $5,000. Team slots for the tourna- ment are still available. There will be a helicopter golf ball drop with only 750 raffle tickets tol be sold, and they are going fast. The grand prize is seven nights at the El Cid Resort if your ball is in the hole or closest to the hole. Winner gets to choose either Matzalan, Cancun or Cozumel as a destination The second prize is a 50” flat screen TV for the ball that is farthest away from the hole. Raffle tickets are available at the Boys and Girls Club, Siuslaw News, On Your Feet with a Splash or from any Boys and Girls Club board member. All proceeds go to provide after school care and summer programs for kids in grades K-12. For registration informa- tion, call 541-902-0304 or visit www.bgcwlc.org. 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