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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ MAY 10, 2017 ❘ SECTION C Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation L EAGUE STANDINGS As of 5/8/17 B ASEBALL /S OFTBALL FWL B OYS N. BEND S. UMP. DOUGLAS BROOKINGS MARSHFIELD SIUSLAW FWL G IRLS 10-2 8-5 8-5 7-8 4-9 1-11 S. UMP. 10-2 N. BEND 9-4 DOUGLAS 8-5 MARSHFIELD 7-6 BROOKINGS 1-9 SIUSLAW 1-10 S PORTS Calendar Thompson named nation’s ‘Top Pitcher’ for April ARLINGTON, Texas — Oregon State University red- shirt junior Jake Thompson was named the nation’s Pitcher of the Month for April on Monday by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Thompson, who improved to 10-0 yesterday in his first start in May, went 4-0 in April, allowing just a 0.71 earned run average (ERA). He earned two of his wins in rubber games, and held opponents to COURTESY PHOTO Jake Thompson three runs, 22 hits and nine walks while striking out 35 in 38 innings over five starts. The Florence native is tied for the nation’s lead with 10 wins and his 1.20 ERA on the year is ranked fifth. Opponents have scored just 12 runs — 11 earned —off of Thompson in 82 1/3 innings. In addition, he has 84 strike- outs to 25 walks and 50 hits allowed for a WHIP of 0.91. The award is his second major honor over the last week. On Thursday, Thompson was named as one of three Oregon State players to the CoSIDA Academic All- District 8 team. An economics major, he is now eligible to be an Academic All-American, with the announcement for that determination coming in early June. Meanwhile, OSU’s baseball team is on its way to being the nation’s consensus No. 1 team for the seventh consecutive week. Baseball America, D1Baseball.com, Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game all had the Beavers ranked at No. 1 as of Monday morning. The Beavers open a three- game series with the Oregon Ducks this Thursday night at PK Park in Eugene. The Civil War series is scheduled for a 6:05 p.m. start. The game can be heard live on the Beaver Sports Network, TuneIn and OSU Beavers.com. • MAY 11 SHS BASEBALL 2017 Siuslaw HOF inductees announced HOSTS N. B END 3 AND 5 P . M . SHS SOFTBALL AT N. B END 3 AND 5 P . M . • MAY 12-13 SHS TRACK FWL DISTRICTS AT N. B END 10:30 A . M . MHS TRACK MWL DISTRICTS M C K ENZIE 10:30 A . M . AT T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide May 10 12:10am / 7.3 1:10pm/ 6.1 6:53am / -0.4 6:47pm/ 2.0 May 11 12:40am / 7.3 7:28am / -0.5 7:21pm / 2.2 1:49pm /6.1 May 12 1:11am / 7.2 2:28pm/ 6.0 8:02am / -0.6 7:56pm/ 2.5 May 13 1:42am / 7.1 3:08pm /6.0 8:37am / -0.5 8:31pm / 2.8 May 14 2:14am / 6.9 3:50pm/ 5.8 9:14am / -0.4 9:10pm/ 3.0 May 15 2:49am / 6.6 4:36pm /5.7 9:53am / -0.2 9:53pm / 3.2 Siuslaw senior Abby Coday releases a pitch against North Bend Monday afternoon during senior night. May 16 3:28am / 6.3 5:26pm / 5.6 10:36am / 0.1 10:46pm / 3.3 V IK S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS TEAMS BITTEN BY B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News Monday afternoon, the Lady Vikings entered their final week of Far West League softball, with seven sen- iors marking what will be the final week of the Siuslaw athletics career. Before the start of Monday’s home game against North Bend, fans took time to recognize seniors Jenicah Ecker, Nikki Launius, Heidi Jones, Sara Keel, Claire Waggoner, Katherine Dodson and Chehalis Stinger before they took to the dia- mond. SOLD ‘D AWGS Senior catcher Hunter Simington looks for the sign from third-base coach Randy Parades. Each was introduced by school principal Kerri Tatum, who shared the players future plans, favorite softball memory and advice to returning soft- ball athletes. Afterward, the Bulldogs got of to a fast start, scoring 6 runs in the top of the first inning, then 5 in the second, threatening to end the game in five innings on the 10-run rule. See VIKS 4C The public is invited to attend the 7th annual Siuslaw High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will be held Friday, Aug. 18, at Three Rivers Casino and Hotel. The 2017 Siuslaw Hall of Fame inductees are: • The late Ray Hines (Class of 1948) • Dick Hoberg (Class of 1968) • Rich Ross (Class of 1984) • Kelli Lang (Class of 1985) • David Brackney (Class of 1991) • Ricky Lowe (Class of 1994) • Deacon Perkins (District Staff & Coach) • 1983 and 1984 Girls State Champions 4x100 relay team of Kelli (Lang) Hagen, Tammy (Courtney) Johnson, Terri Gortler and Shelly (Smith) Conro. • 1967 Boys mile relay team of Bob Hylton, Everett May, Greg Wells and Larry Ulrich The nominations, along with the eventual selections for the Hall of Fame, are based on at least one of four basic criteria including ath- letic accomplishment during and/or beyond high school; team success or achievement; as a private citizen who made significant contribution to the athletic program at Siuslaw High School; as an outstand- ing district employee; or through significant civic or academic achievement beyond high school. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., including a full dinner and ceremony. Tickets are $20 per person, which is sponsored by the Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club. For more information, or to submit nominations for 2018, email SiuslawHOF@gmail .com or contact Chris Johnson at 541- 991-0217. SOLD….. 2475 ROSEMARY COURT $560,000 Adjacent to Ocean Dunes Golf Course hole #14. This beauty has all the amenities to enjoy peaceful, relaxing golf course living in the middle of town. Exquisite design & decor, custom rock corner fireplaces, covered outdoor living area & a kitchen like no other! Call for appt to see this amazing home with 4 car garage. Let’s turn your listing into SOLD! Come see me. Lynnette Wikstrom Broker Cell: 541.999.0786 CBC# C C 11 11213 1 MLS# S lynnette@cbcoast.com 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 “We’re next to the Bridge.” COAST REAL ESTATE
