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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ MARCH 4, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation Calendar Spring openers • MARCH 13 SHS SOFTBALL AT N EWPORT 4 P . M . • MARCH 18 SHS BASEBALL AT T AFT NOON • MARCH 23 SHS TRACK & FIELD AT S IUSLAW S IUSLAW I CEBREAKER 4 P . M . Last Tuesday, Siuslaw High School senior Brittany Long signed on the dotted line regarding her plans after grad- uation this June. In the pres- ence of her mother, Rylie Tuttle, and SHS principal Kerri Tatum, long signed a Letter of Intent to play volley- ball for Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC). Long signed the letter in the glow of the high school’s row of trophies, some of which she has contributed to through her own efforts as a multi-sport athlete during her four years as a Lady Viking. “Brittany is a dynamic and versatile player,” said SWOCC volleyball coach Michael Edmond. “She has a powerful arm and will bring great energy to our team this coming season.” ROB GRIFFES PHOTO Siuslaw senior Brittany Long (center) signs a Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Southwestern Oregon Community College as Siuslaw High School principal Kerri Tatum (left) and Long’s mother, Rylie Tuttle (right), share in the occasion. Long, who plans to pursue a career in nursing, said she’s excited to play both against — and with — opponents she’s grown up playing against. “I love competition and am currently doing plyometrics and strength training in prepa- ration for next season,” said Long, who was a top scorer for the Viking volleyball team last season, as well as a key defender. Long’s mother said her daughter already has an important key to success. “Brittany is a survivor,” said Tuttle. “She is stubborn and will work hard to accom- plish her goals. “I’m so proud of her for get- ting to where she is. She’ll be the first in our family to com- pete in sports at the college level.” • APRIL 13 MHS TRACK & FIELD AT M ONROE 4 P . M . Seven Viks named to all-league T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide March 4 3:42am / 7.7 4:58pm/ 5.8 10:44am / 0.6 10:31pm/ 2.5 March 5 4:49am / 7.5 6:20pm / 5.6 11:55am / 0.6 11:41pm / 3.0 March 6 5:55am / 7.4 7:44pm/ 5.6 1:09am / 0.5 March 7 7:07am / 7.3 8:56pm/ 6.0 1:02am / 3.2 2:19pm/ 0.2 March 8 8:17am / 7.4 9:52pm/ 6.3 2:20am / 3.0 3:19pm/ -0.1 March 9 9:19am / 7.6 10:38pm/ 6.7 3:26am / 2.6 4:11pm/ -0.3 E YES ON THE PRIZE B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News March 10 10:14am / 7.7 11:18pm/ 7.0 L ate Thursday afternoon, Siuslaw Middle School head wrestling coach Stecher Buss was contemplat- ing what it would be like to have no hair. Earlier, he had told his team he would shave his head if either of his middle school 4:21am / 2.1 4:56pm/ -0.3 S IUSLAW N EWS SMS sixth-grader Wyatt Tatum (top) waits for the pin at 110 pounds; Seventh grader Elijah LaCosse (left) moves in to winning by technical fall at 117 pounds. LaCosse won the Far West League title in his weight division Thursday night. 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 teams won the the Far West League middle school district wrestling title. “I was a little nervouse,” said Buss. “Some of my wrestlers were poking me in the ribs because they knew we were close.” That was particularly true of the sixth/seventh-grade team, which claimed three individual district titles and six top-six placers. Eventually, Siuslaw was edged out by North Bend, which took the team title with 162 pounds, followed by the Vikings with 130 points. “I have a strong feeling next year, if they continue their hard See WRESTLING 3B Last week, The Far West L e a g u e announced its top basketball players as voted on by league Trent Reavis coaches. A total of seven Vikings b e t w e e n Siuslaw’s boys’ and girls’ teams were recog- Kyle King nized for their efforts this sea- son. For the Viking boys, junior Trent Reavis had the top honors by Jared Brandt being named to the league’s First Team ros- ter. Making the Second Team was junior Brogan Cornish Kyle King, with Honorable Mention given to senior B r o g a n Cornish and juniors Jared Brandt and Jake Jake Hickson Hickson. Brandt was also named to the All- Defensive Team. Lady Viking Destinie Tatum s e n i o r s Destinie Tatum and Abby Watkins each r e c e i v e d Honorable Mention nods. Abby Watkins PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS & SHEET METAL, INC. “Your Local Independent Trane Dealer” Florence’s Oldest & Largest Heating Contractor • Heating Systems • Heat Pumps • Sales / Service • Ductless Heat Pumps 1645 Kingwood ~ Florence (541) 997-2422 www.trane.com Steve and Krystal Wolford, Matteo Cocciolo CCB#64 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Lady Viking commits to SWOCC volleyball S PORTS
