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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ DECEMBER 31, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation Calendar Jan. 3 • MHS BB HOSTS S ILETZ Mapleton girls basketball coach Mike Murray will be hosting a free basketball skills camp for girls ages 9 to 14. The camp will be held at Mapleton High School on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Players will learn basic fundamentals in a fun envi- ronment of learning and hands-on practice. Come dressed with shorts, sweats and court shoes. Parent or guardian must register players before partic- ipating and show proof of insurance. RSVP by calling Murray at 541-359-9166. GIRLS : 5:30 P . M . BOYS : 7 P . M . • SHS BB W ALDPORT AT GIRLS : 5:30 P . M . 7 P . M . BOYS : Jan. 5 • SHS WRESTLING AT B ROOKINGS NOON Jan. 6 • SHS BB AT D OUGLAS GIRLS : TBA BOYS : TBA On the Bite T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide A Low Tide WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR Dec. 31 2:29am / 6.0 1:34am/ 7.0 THE LOCAL REGION 7:57am / 2.6 8:35pm/ -0.4 www.dfw.state.or.us/RR Jan. 1 3:09am / 6.0 2:12pm / 6.8 8:37am / 2.6 9:14pm / -0.2 Jan. 2 3:48am / 6.1 2:55am/ 6.4 9:24am / 2.6 9:53pm/ 0.1 MID COAST LAKES PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Mapleton senior Hunter Simington squares up for a short jumper against Reedsport Wednesday night. Jan. 3 4:29am / 6.1 3:46pm/ 6.0 Jan. 4 5:13am / 6.3 4:47pm/ 5.6 Jan. 5 6:00am / 6.5 6:01pm/ 5.1 Jan. 6 6:51am / 6.7 7:25pm/ 5.0 10:18am / 2.5 10:35pm/ 0.4 S AILORS LOSE BATTLE WITH Mapleton senior AJ Foster takes advantage of a fastbreak opportuni- ty. B Y N ED H ICKSON 11:20am / 2.3 11:22pm/ 0.8 12:29am / 2.0 12:15am / 1.3 1:41pm/ 1.5 B RAVES Siuslaw News After a brief break, the Mapleton boys basketball team was on the road at Reedsport Wednesday night in the first of two non-league matchups this week before heading into Mountain West competition on Tuesday. The Sailors opened the game with an 8-2 lead with 4 minutes left in the peri- od, only to have the Braves storm back after a pair of turnovers and back-to- back 3-pointers tied the game at 8-8. By the end of the quarter, the Braves had sunk a total of four 3-pointers and taken a 21-8 lead. “We started out strong but weren’t able to defend against their pressure,” said Mapleton coach Will Crook. By halftime, the Braves had extend- ed their lead to 35-13 and never really See SAILORS 3B Celebrate New Year with free fishing, crabbing 148 Maple St. Florence, OR 97439 541-997-3441 www.thesiuslawnews.com The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to make it easy for anglers to kick off the fishing new year with a free fishing weekend on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, fishing, crabbing and clam- ming in Oregon will be free. That means no licenses, tags or endorse- ments are needed on those days. (Though all other fishing regulations apply.) While many might not think of fish- ing in December and January, Oregon offers some great opportunities during the winter months: • Recreational crabbing is now open along the entire Oregon Coast. • The winter steelhead season is heating up. • Some lower elevation lakes and ponds were stocked with trout as late as this month. “Spending a day outside with the family, enjoying Oregon’s natural beauty, is a great way to spend a day together no matter what time of year,” said Richard Hargrave, ODFW spokesperson. There are some special considera- tions when heading outdoors during the winter months, Hargrave added. “Check water conditions and the weather forecast before heading out; See FREE 3B 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. Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes are open for wild coho until Dec. 31. Fishing has been fair to slow. Casting spinners near the weed lines and trolling plugs or spinners can be effective on fish that recently entered the lake. SIUSLAW RIVER: Chinook The Siuslaw River and bay is open for Chinook salmon. Fishing is slow. Trolling herring in the lower bay is an effective technique. Eggs and bob- ber can be productive in the upper bay and river. ALSEA RIVER AND BAY: Chinook, steelhead 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 is open. Fish are entering the mainstem with the first entering steelhead near the See FISHING 3B 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 Mapleton offering free basketball camp S PORTS
