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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ MAY 17, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation Siuslaw sending nine to state meet B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News A fter two days of Far West District track and field competition at Frank Shriver Field in North Bend, nine Vikings had either thrown or run their way into qualifying for this weekend’s Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) 4A state meet in Eugene. On the track, senior distance runner Jack Pickell finished sec- ond in the 3,000 meters (9:33.51) to qualify, while fel- low senior Clark Hooper claimed the title in the 110- meter hurdles (16.20) and placed second in the 300-meter hurdles (42.80) for a chance to compete in both events at state. For the girls, defending state 800-meter champion Destinie Tatum won the event at district (2:25.76) and will race for a chance to retain her title. Tatum was also a member of the win- ning 4x400-meter relay team (4:21.67) with senior Celie Mans, junior Kaylee Graham and sophomore Kaeli Ramos. Mans went on two claim titles in both the 1,500-meter race (5:04.87) and 3,000 meters (11:08.64) to qualify for both events at state. Joining her in both events after finishing sec- ond in each at district will be freshman Hannah Rannow, who ran 5:08.89 and 11:21.94, respectively. See SIUSLAW 3B Siuslaw seniors Carissa Oliver (left) and Clark Hooper will each compete in two events at this weekend’s OSAA 4A state track meet at Hayward Field in Eugene. PHOTOS BY ROB GRIFFES/FOR SIUSLAW NEWS S PORTS T IDE T ABLE Calendar Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide May 17 4:16am / 6.0 6:19pm /5.6 May 18 5:16am / 5.7 7:12am / 5.8 • MAY 19-20 Low Tide SHS TRACK 11:24am / 0.3 11:50pm / 3.3 AT • MAY 18-19 MHS TRACK 12:18pm/ 5.8 AT May 19 6:28am / 5.4 8:03pm / 6.0 May 20 7:46am / 5.3 8:50pm / 6.4 May 21 8:59am / 5.5 9:33pm / 6.9 4A STATE MEET H AYWARD F IELD TBA 1A STATE MEET H AYWARD F IELD TBA 1:03am / 3.0 1:15pm / 0.8 2:13am / 2.4 2:13pm / 0.9 3:15am / 1.6 3:08pm / 1.1 Mapleton senior Josi Hays (above left) swept the throws at district, winning the discus, javelin and shot put; senior Tanner Wilson (right) won the javelkin and placed second in the disucs, qualifying for each at this week’s state meet in Eugene. Sailors land eight spots at state B Y N ED H ICKSON May 22 10:06am / 5.8 4:09am / 0.7 10:16pm/ 7.5 4:01pm/ 1.2 May 23 11:06am / 6.0 4:59am / -0.2 10:58pm/ 8.0 4:51pm / 1.2 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw News The Sailors we at McKenzie High School over the weekend, where they competed with nine other schools in the Mountain West District to earn spots at this week’s 1A state meet. When the final timer stopped, the Sailors had qualified for eight events at state. “I can’t express how proud I am of our athletes,” said Mapleton Athletic Director and head track coach Aaron Longo. “There were truly outstanding performances by everyone.” Perhaps no one’s performance was more inspiring than senior Tyler Packebush, who came into the meet after four days of sickness and the loss of more than 10 pounds. In spite of a queasy stomach, he fin- ished second in two events, qualifying him for state in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 19.06 and in the pole vault at 9-0. The winning vault was 9-6, a height Packebush had easily cleared earlier this season. “He competed extremely well even See SAILORS 3B A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR NORTH COAST LAKES: Most of the North Coast lakes were stocked with trout recently. Water temps are great and fish should be hungry, so go catch them. MID COAST LAKES: There’s still time to register for Rhody Run This year’s Rhody Run is happening May 20, beginning at the Florence Events Center at 9 a.m. Runners should arrive by at least 8:45 a.m. if pre-regis- tered and 8:30 a.m. for those register- ing the morning of the race. There will be a 10K and 5K events, and the entry fee is $20 for ages 18 and older; $15 for ages 13 to 17; and $10 for ages 12 and younger prior to race day. Add $5 to registration fees the day of the race. T-shirts can be purchased for $15 in advance of race day, and for $20 on May 20. This year, Eclectic Edge Racing is partnering PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Foundation and the Rhody Run committee to ensure a well-run and fun event. Participants can pre-register at www.eclecticedgeracing. com/rhody- run.html. The race proceeds will go to Peace Harbor Medical Center Foundation’s See RUN 3B Happy Rhody Days! Th ere’s a lot to see e and a nd d do d o in i n our great community communiit y so enjoy thee f festival estival w weekend. Have fun and stay safe! When you’re ready to buy, sell or even just have a question, give me a call. 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 “We’re next to the Bridge.” COAST REAL ESTATE On the Bite Lynnette Wikstrom Broker Cell: 541.999.0786 lynnette@cbcoast.com Mid coast lakes are being stocked and are fish- ing well. The 2017 trout stocking schedule is avail- able online. ALSEA RIVER AND BAY: Steelhead The Alsea River and list- ed tributaries closed for hatchery steelhead on May 1 to protect spawning wild steelhead. See FISHING 2B
