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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ NOVEMBER 12, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation S PORTS Calendar Reclassification on horizon for Vikings Two models, based on new 6A or 5A classifications, are being considered by the OSAA with the intent of starting the new redistricting by the 2018-19 school year. Should the OSAA move forward with a six-classification system, Siuslaw would move into a seven- school Far West League district with Bookings-Harbor, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Douglas, Elmira and B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Winter sports openers: Nov. 30 • SHS GIRLS BB HOSTS C RESWELL 6 P . M . Depending on which proposal the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) goes with for the 2018-2022 school years, Siuslaw could taking on Cottage Grove, Creswell and Elmira, with Marshfield, North Bend and South Umpqua departing to a different classification. Sutherlin. North Bend and Marshfield would move into the 5A division and the Southern Oregon League along with Ashland, Crater, Eagle Point, Springfield and Thurston. South Umpqua would move to the 4A Skyline League and join Henley, Hidden Valley, Klamath Union, Mazama, North Valley and Phoenix. Should the OSAA decide on a five- classification system, the Vikings would shift to a six-school 3A league called the Mountain Valley Conference. In it, Siuslaw would compete with Brookings-Harbor, Creswell, Douglas, Pleasant Hill and Sutherlin. North Bend and Marshfield would move to the 4A Southern Oregon See OSAA 5B • SHS BOYS BB C RESWELL 7:30 P . M . Dec. 1 • SHS WRESTLING HOSTS R EEDSPORT 6 P . M . Dec. 9 • MHS GIRLS BB AT Viks receive MVP, Coach of Year honors F ALLS C ITY 5:30 P . M . A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION • MHS BOYS BB AT On the Bite www.dfw.state.or.us/RR F ALLS C ITY 7 P . M . MID COAST LAKES: Rainbow trout stocking is complete along the mid coast. Holdover trout will be available in most lakes. Fishing for the various warm water fish species will slow as water tempera- tures cool. There are numerous lakes in the Florence area that can pro- vide good opportunity. T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide Nov. 12 10:30am / 7.4 11:20pm / 6.2 4:23am / 1.1 5:16pm / -0.2 SIUSLAW RIVER: Nov. 13 11:12am / 7.8 5:12am / 1.2 6:03pm /-0.8 PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Nov. 14 12:14am / 6.4 5:59am / 1.3 11:55pm/ 8.1 6:50pm/ -1.3 Siuslaw sophomore Makenzie York (Left) was named Most Valuable Player and Siuslaw first-year coach Jon Hornung was named Coach of the Year by the Far West League. B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Nov. 15 1:07am / 6.6 12:39pm/ 8.2 6:47am / 1.5 7:38pm/ -1.5 Nov. 16 1:59am / 6.6 1:25pm/ 8.0 7:36am / 1.8 8:26pm/ -1.4 Nov. 17 2:52am/ 6.5 2:13pm/ 7.7 8:27am/ 2.0 9:16pm/ -1.1 Nov. 18 3:47am / 6.3 3:05pm/ 7.2 9:22am / 2.3 10:08pm/-0.7 Earlier this week, Far West League coaches announced this year’s All- League roster, with five Lady Vikings being honored among the league’s top players, including a co-Most Valuable Player nod and co-Coach of the Year. Sophomore middle blocker Makenzie York was named MVP along with Douglas middle blocker Darian Mitchell. Siuslaw first-year coach Jon Hornung shared Coach of the Year hon- ors with Douglas coach Carl Bone. York was also named First-team All- League along with senior middle See HONORS 5B Far West recognition also went to (from left) senior Elyssa Rose (First team), junior Maci Wells (First team), sen- ior Brittany Long (Second team) and junior Emma Collins (Honorable Mention). Simington leads all-league lineup for Sailors B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Mapleton senior Hunter Simington was recognized by the Mountain West League by being named in three First Team All-League categories, including as a quarterback, defensive back and as a punter. Junior Dominic Wells was named First team All-League as an offensive end and defensive end. Senior runningback Tyler Packebush also received First Team honors, as well as Second Team as a line- backer. Joining Packebush with Second Team honors was junior cen- ter Tanner Wilson. In volleyball, four Mapleton senior Hunter Simington was named First Team for the MWL in three categories. Lady Sailors were named to the MWL Honorable Mention See SAILORS 5B Chinook The Siuslaw River and bay is open for Chinook salmon. Fishing is slow. Fish are throughout the bay and river. Trolling herring in the lower bay is an effective technique. Eggs and bobber can be produc- tive in the upper bay and river as the season pro- gresses. ALSEA RIVER: Chinook The Alsea River and bay is open for Chinook salmon. Fishing is slow. Fish are throughout the bay and river. Eggs and bobber can be productive in the upper bay and river as the season progresses. Steelhead fishing opens on the Alsea River on Nov. 1. Fish are beginning to enter the mainstem. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. SALMON RIVER: Chinook The Salmon River and bay is open for Chinook salmon. Fishing is slow. Fish are throughout the bay and river. Trolling herring in the lower bay is an effective technique. Eggs and bobber can be produc- tive in the upper bay and river as the season pro- gresses. Parking can be limited at Knight Park dur- ing the fall salmon return. Anglers are reminded that from Knight Park boat See FISHING 5B Looking for Love 2840 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, Ore Oregon. egon. 97439 541-997-4277 Shelter Hours: Mon, Tue, Th, Fri, Sat: 1 11am 1am - 4pm. Sun: 1pm - 4pm • Closed Wed. http://www.oregoncoasthumanesoc http://www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org ciety.org Randal is a lovely 7 yr old kitty who came into our shelter when he was 2 months old. Randal is a quiet boy who likes affec- tion and loves treats. He is sight impaired in one eye. He would do best in a calm house with no dogs or small children because of his vi- sion. Come visit this sweet boy at the shelter today. Chyna & Chit Chat Pictured left to right are two sisters, Chyna and Chit- chat. They are not a bonded pair and could be adopted separately. Chyna is a little more social with people than her sister and both would love a calm home. They are also great with other kitties. These amazing girls are 4 1/2 years old and were brought into the shelter when they were kittens. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK HOSTS
