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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017 3 B OSAA step closer to finalizing re-districting for 2018-22 Latest version would have Siuslaw playing closer to home, but still among smallest team in the new Sky-Em League B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News The latest proposal from the Oregon School Athletic Association’s Classification and Districting Committee unveiled last week inclkuded a 6-classification format that would place Siuslaw High School in the new 4A Sky-Em League. While it would mean the Vikings would compete much closer to home by eliminating trips to Brookings-Harbor, Douglas (Winston) and South Umpqua (Tri City), it would Siuslaw from 1B finish with a personal best time of 20:05.20 for seventh place over- all and first for Siuslaw. Freshman Brea Blankenship was the next Lady Vik to finish, placing 20th out of 72 runs with a time of 21:28.66 for a personal record. She was followed by sophomore Anne Wartnik (22:00.63) in 26th place, sopho- Fishing from 1B starting to pick up in tidewater. Trout season continues and there should be some nice cut- throat around. Remember the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. Anglers are reminded the two-rod validation is only valid while angling in standing water bodies excluding coastal lakes with wild coho seasons. Two rods are prohibited on all coastal rivers, tidewater, estuaries and bays. SALMON RIVER: Chinook, also pit them against a majority of larger schools including Cottage Grove, Junction City, Marist and Marshfield, with Elmira (370) being the only school smaller than Siuslaw (376) The committee’s latest 33- school 4A-adjusted enrollment would sit between 350 and 664 students, using an “adjusted daily membership” (ADM) to determine classification size. Based on that formula, Banks (368), Sisters (371) and Elmira would be the only schools smaller than Siuslaw in the entire Class 4A division. The final recommendation will be discussed at the Monday, Oct. 16, OSAA more Chloe Madden with a PR time of 22:10.70 and freshman Gracie Freudenthal with a PR at 22:19.63. Senior Kaylee Graham was 50th (23:52.07) and sophomore Bryn Clement clocked in at 23:56.92 for 52nd. With a score of 90, Siuslaw placed third in team scoring, with West Linn taking first with 31 point, followed by Philomath (84). trout Fall Chinook fishing is start- ing to pick up in the estuary and upriver to the hatchery. Trout season continues and there should be some nice cut- throat around. Remember the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. Anglers are reminded the two-rod validation is only valid while angling in standing water bodies excluding coastal lakes with wild coho seasons. Two rods are prohibited on all coastal rivers, tidewater, estuaries and bays. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, Executive Board and Delegate Assembly in Wilsonville. Member schools as well as the public can submit responses in writing or in person during the upcoming meeting. The revised leagues are scheduled to begin the next school year in 2018 and will continue for four school years. More information on the committee’s report can be found online at www.osaa.org /docs/committees/classification /20170925update.pdf. Regarding other Far West League teams that will see changes under the latest pro- posal, North Bend would join the 9-school, Class 5A Midwestern League with Ashland, Churchill, Crater, Eagle Point, North Eugene, Springfield, Thurston and Willamette. North Bend is expected to make an appeal to play down a classification. Brookings-Harbor, Douglas and South Umpqua will become part of the 7-school, Class 3A Umpqua River Conference along with Cascade Christian, Rogue River, St. Mary’s and Sutherlin. Though Brookings-Harbor (445) is technically too large for the 3A classification, it would be given a geographic exemption. Roseburg was fourth (116), followed by North Bend (121), Central (134), Reynolds (146), Sutherlin (220) and Taft (236). In the boys race, sophomore Brendon Jensen set the Vikings’ pace as he has all season, finish- ing the course in 17:30.7 for 12th individually among 96 runners from 12 schools. Senior Isaac Griffes was the second Viking across the finish line, placing 17th with a time of 17:37.8. He was followed closely by sophomore Jared Northrop in 18th place at 17:45.50. Fellows sophomores Kiger Johnson (18:00.90) and Jonah Jarman (18:08.10) were 26th and 29th, respectively, to finish the Viks’ top five. Senior Jordan Northrop was 32nd overall with a time of 18:16.00. Siuslaw’s team score of 92 earned them second place, with West Linn’s score of 45 taking the meet title. Roseburg was third (100), fol- lowed by Bandon (107), Reynolds (111), Philomath (122), Central (198), North Bend (201), Taft (202), Marshfield (228), Junction City (287) and Waldport (355) in 12th place. This Saturday, the Viking cross country team will be in Philomath for the Paul Mariman Invitational. Races begin with the JV girls 5K at 1 p.m., followed by the JV boys at 1:30, varsity girls at 2 p.m., and varsity boys at 2:30 p.m. The course is fast, flat and on a natural surface except for the last 300 meters, which is on the track surface, similar to the state meet course. The Far West League district meet will be Thursday, Oct. 26, at Tugman State Park. Chinook, trout The Siletz River remains open for fall Chinook and fish- ing is starting to pick up in tidewater. Anglers are reminded the two-rod validation is only valid while angling in standing water bodies excluding coastal lakes with wild coho seasons. Two rods are prohibited on all coastal rivers, tidewater, estu- aries and bays. Trout remains open and there should be some nice cut- throat around. Remember the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. WILSON RIVER: Chinook, steelhead, trout Fall Chinook fishing opened on the Wilson River Sept. 16. With the recent rains, there are probably a few fish sneaking in. Bobber fishing bait, back- bouncing, back-trolling plugs or divers and bait, or casting spinners can all be effective methods. Anglers are reminded the Wilson River is closed to salmon angling until Dec. 31, upstream of Jordan Creek (River Mile 21.9). Summer steelhead fishing on the Wilson has been moder- ate to slow, but there are good numbers of fish throughout the system. Late September can be a great time to target these fish as cooler nights lower water temps, and fish that have been holding get more active. Target riffles and the top of pools dur- ing first and last light, and concentrate on deeper holding pools once the sun is on the water. Fishing stealthy, with light gear, and targeting first and last light is often the key to success with these fish. Trout season continues with some cutthroat around, but fishing for them in the Wilson’s clear summer flows can be tough. Remember, the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8 inches. YAQUINA RIVER: Chinook, trout Chinook is open and with the rain early this week fishing is starting to pick up in tidewa- ter. Trout season opened May 22, and there should be some nice cutthroat around. Remember, the limit on streams and rivers is two per day over 8-inches. Anglers are reminded the two-rod validation is only valid while angling in standing water bodies excluding coastal lakes with wild coho seasons. Two rods are prohibited on all coastal rivers, tidewater, estu- aries and bays. trout Largemouth bass fishing has been good in many of the area smaller lakes. Bluegills can be found in area lakes right along the weed lines. Rainbow trout are scheduled to be stocked in P OWERS P OND , B RADLEY L AKE , B UTTERFIELD L AKE , E MPIRE L AKES , and S AUNDERS L AKE during the month of October. Under the latest proposal, Siuslaw would join Cottage Grove, Elmira, Junction City, Marist and Marshfield in the new 4A Sky-Em Division COOS COUNTY LAKES PONDS: Warmwater fish, AND COOS RIVER BASIN: Dungeness crab, bay clams, rockfish, salmon Streams and rivers are open to trout fishing until Oct. 31. Anglers are allowed to use bait in streams above tidewater. Anglers may harvest two trout per day that are a mini- mum of 8 inches long. 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