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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 S PRING 3 B S P O R T S P R E V I E W 2017 S IUSLAW TRACK AND FIELD Coaching staff: • Chris Johnson (head coach); Collin Cram (horizontal jumps, javelin); Mary Dodson (sprints, relays, horizontal jumps) Anna Moser (sprints); Steve Moser, Jack Butler (distance); Max Perry (discus, shot put); Dick Richmond (high jump); Pat Towne (throws) Last year’s record: • The Viking girls were sec- ond at district after being edged out by 1 point by Marshfield. Still, between the boys and girls teams, the Vikings competed in 16 events at state, including two state champions for the girls team. O UTLOOK : The Vikings return a strong stable of talented athletes for both the girls’ and boys’ teams, including many athletes from this year’s sec- ond-place district girls cross coun- try team and reigning individual state champion Celie Mans. That means another strong field of distance runners, as well as a group of strong throwers led by junior Trent Reavis and senior Coach Chris Johnson Carissa Oliver, each of whom advanced to state last season. In the sprints, senior Destinie Tatum, last year’s 800-meter state champion, along with fellow senior Annmarie Precht, will lead the charge for the girls. Senior leaper Abby Watkins will lead the jumps runway. For the boys, senior Jack Pickell, Siuslaw’s lone senior at last fall’s state cross country meet, will lead the distance events. NED HICKSON/FOR SIUSLAW NEWS M APLETON TRACK AND FIELD Coaching staff: • Aaron Longo (head coach) • Assist. coaches: Lucinda Van natta, Johnny Sundstrom, Will and Jesika Crook Last season: • The Lady Sailors won their first-ever Mountain West League title last season and look to defend it this season. • The Sailor boys’ team is returning state meet qualifiers Tyler Packebush (110-meter hurdles) and Tanner Wilson (javelin) with an eye on the MWL title. Top returners: • Josi Hays (sr.) • Hayley Wells (soph.) • Tyler Packebush (sr.) • AJ Foster (sr.) • Tanner Wilson (soph.) O UTLOOK : The Lady Sailors hope to defend their Mountain West League title this May. Top returners for the girls includes Josi Hays, who had state appearances in both the shot put and discus last season. Haley Wells, who reached state in the discus last year, is looking for a shot at redemption after being edged out of the finals as a fresh- man last year at state. Incoming talent for the girls team includes sophomores Bailey Messick and Brittany Wilson. Meanwhile, the boys team is Coach Aaron Longo poised with several state returners who hope to use that experience to land the first boys’ district title in more than a decade. Senior Tyler Packebush, who competed at state in both the 110-meter hurdles and pole vault, returns with junior Tanner Wilson, who reached state in his first season competing in the javelin. Freshman Richy Gastelum will be a key player in the 1,500 meters. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS S IUSLAW SOFTBALL RV’ers, PARTS we are your complete RV and SERVICE Automotive Repair Facility O UTLOOK : The Vikings return a seasoned roster hungry to make the Far West League play-offs. Senior returning start- ing pitcher Heidi Jones will join fellow senior Nikki Launius in the bat- tery, with Launius behind the plate. Other top returners for Coach Sean O’Mara Siuslaw will include infielders Jenicah Ecker, Chehalis Stinger and Claire Waggoner. In the outfield, Auriel Hager-Tolle and Kathryn Dodson will return to shore up the Lady Viks’ defense. Coaching staff: • Sean O’Mara (head coach) • Assist. coaches: Jamie Hunt, Kim Gibson and Jodi O’Mara Last year’s record: • 4-11 in league • Finished 5th in FWL Top returners: Heidi Jones, Nikki Launius, Claire Waggoner, Auriel Hager-Tolle and Katherine Dodson. PARTS SERVICE On Site Repairs In shop or Mobile ASE CERTIFIED TECH for Truck, Auto and RV Repair 541-997-8287 theglassstash@yahoo.com OPEN 10am-8pm NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS S IUSLAW BASEBALL O UTLOOK : Coaching staff: • Tony Castro (head coach) • Assist. coaches: Dave Snow Randy Paredes Last year’s record: • 5-10 in league • Finished tied for fourth in FWL Top returners: Kyle Rose (sr.) Brogan Cornish (sr.) Jared Brandt (jr.) With most of the core group of last year’s team returning along with third-year coaching staff Tony Castro, Randy Paredes and Dave Snow, the Viks are looking to build on last year’s 5-10 league record to advance to the playoffs after nar- Coach Tony Castro rowly missing them last season due to rankings. Returning are Mapleton left-handed sophomore pitcher Gabe Simington, along with senior Brogan Cornish at first base and junior thirdbaseman Jared Brandt. The Vikings had a solid season last spring, going 8-15 overall and 5-10 in the Far West to tie for fourth place. NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 M 541-997-8996 Open Daily 10-6 CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware 541-997-5691 • 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net • Florence, Oregon www. the siuslawnews.com E -E DITION • S PORTS • T OP S TORIES • O BITUARIES • W EATHER • F ORUMS • B LOGS
