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SN THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM | WEDNESDAY EDITION | SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 | $1.00 Viking opener is Knights’ nightmare Siuslaw News Sports & Lifestyle SPORTS CALENDAR Siuslaw and Mapleton All events subject to change September 16 • MHS Volleyball at Mohawk — 6 p.m. • SHS Soccer vs. Pleasant Hill — 6:30 p.m. September 17 • MHS Football at McKenzie — 7 p.m. • SHS Football at Sisters — 7 p.m. September 18 • MHS Volleyball at Yoncalla — 6 p.m. • SHS Volleyball at Sisters Tournament – TBD September 20 • SHS Cross Country at Northwest Classic (Eugene) – 10 a.m. • SHS Soccer at Marist Catholic – 6:30 p.m. September 21 • MHS Volleyball at Triangle Lake — 6 p.m. • SHS Volleyball at Marist Catholic – 6:45 p.m. Tide Tables Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide September 15 2:59 a.m. / 0.0 9:46 a.m. / 4.8 2:51 p.m. / 2.9 8:42 p.m. / 6.3 September 16 4:10 a.m. -0.2 10:54 a.m. / 5.1 4:12 p.m. / 2.7 9:56 p.m. / 6.3 September 17 5:10 a.m. / -0.3 11:45 a.m. / 5.5 5:18 p.m. / 2.2 11:00 p.m. / 6.4 September 18 6:01 a.m. / -0.4 12:26 p.m. / 5.8 6:11 p.m. / 1.7 11:56 p.m. / 6.5 September 19 6:44 a.m. / -0.4 1:02 p.m. / 6.1 6:58 p.m. / 1.2 The Vikings showed a unified front as they stormed the field of their first home game with the flags of all the United States Armed Forces. (Photo by Cameron Jagoe/Siuslaw Photos) Siuslaw football victorious in first game of season By Zac Burtt/Siuslaw News Siuslaw’s football season began with high expectations, which came to fruition on Fri- day night as they beat North Valley 48-14. Some preseason polls had the Vikings (1- 0) ranked as high as #2 in the state. The team looked every bit the part as they built a 35-0 lead over the Knights (1-1) by half time. Oregon high school football rules state that if any team takes a lead of 35 or more points in the second half, then the game will be played with a running clock. This rule was in effect for the final 24 minutes of the game and hastened a result that was never really in question after the Viks’ first drive of the game The late summer evening’s weather on Sept. 10 was perfect, and Siuslaw’s players made a grand entrance. The entire team ran together onto the field in unison, hoisting the flags of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard as they rushed the field. Festivities then moved to a more somber See FOOTBALL page 2B Vikings player #8 Braydon Thornton, a senior, looks for blockers as he sprints for the end zone. Thornton had three touchdowns and one interception on the day. (Photo by Mike Smith) Vikings fall twice on road the court the entire match. She back row with multiple digs and Burtt/Siuslaw did a great job at keeping the team Zac perfect passes against a team News with positive and had great communi- really strong hitters,” said Blake. “ cation on the floor,” the coach Freshman Rhianna Lane also said. had an outstanding night with 9 Blake also gave credit to the kills and 6 blocks to lead the Vi- team’s opponent. kings. Juniors Tupua and Hail- Zac Burtt/Siuslaw News “Pleasant Hill was a scrappy ee Outlaw also had good nights, Pleasant Hill d Siuslaw 23-25, team, and they were able to find with 8 and 7 blocks respectively. the weak spots in our defense and Senior Alizabeth Norton had a 22-25, 25-17, 25-22, 16-14 North Bend d Siuslaw 26-16, used that to come out on top. It great performance at the net with was a hard fought match by both 5 blocks on the night. 25-18, 25-22 Siuslaw is next on the court Sat- The Vikings had a rough time teams, and it was a fun game to on the road last week, dropping watch,” Blake said. “I thought all urday at a tournament in Sisters. both of their non-league matches. of the Siuslaw girls ran the floor MAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL On Sept. 8, Siuslaw lost a tight well and we came away from the Riddle d Mapleton 25-22, 25- game to Pleasant Hill. The Vi- match knowing what we need to 15, 25-15 kings won sets one and two but work on for our future games. Myrtle Point d Mapleton 25-9, Siuslaw Volleyball also lost then lost the last three to lose 2-3. Junior Desi Tupua led the team on Saturday night, 0-3 to North 25-13, 25-11 In other volleyball action, Ma- Bend. with 6 aces and 15 kills. North Bend is a much larger 5A pleton was swept in two games at “Desi had a really amazing night. She passed really well and school and presented quite a chal- Riddle High School on Saturday. The Sailors, a 1A team, played was instrumental in the front row. lenge for the Vikings. “Overall, the girls played a re- up a division as both games were She knows the game so well and it shows in her play,” said Siuslaw ally smart game and were able to against 2A schools. Mapleton lost 0-3 to Riddle, the run with North Bend nearly the Coach Kari Blake. home team. They also lost 0-3 to A pair of freshmen also had whole match,” said Blake. Though disappointed by the Myrtle Point. great nights. Mylee Blake had 7 The Sailors played Tuesday kills and 4 blocks and Rihanna loss, the coach was not disap- pointed by the performance of night versus Crow after press Lane had 6 kills and 4 blocks. deadlines. Their next game is Blake also highlighted the play her players. “Senior Hayden Muller had Thursday at Mountain West Con- of senior Zoe Alberty. “Zoe Alberty was a leader on a standout performance in the ference foe Mohawk at 6 p.m. Siuslaw splits pair of non-league matches on the road, Mapleton Swept at Riddle Viks are off to the races Siuslaw opens cross country season against Oregon’s top teams at Monmouth Zac Burtt/Siuslaw News Coming in as the favor- ite for the 4A cross country championship means that most races the Vikings en- ter they will expect to win. The first race of the sea- son, the Ash Creek Cross Country Festival on Sept. 11, may be the only excep- tion. The race, at Western Or- egon University in Mon- mouth, featured some of the best teams the state, most from the divisions above Siuslaw’s. The top three teams from 6A for See VIKS page 2B LOVE FLORENCE!! So, last week I had to leave town for 7 days because of repairs to my building and there was no electricity. I went to my old stomping grounds where I grew up in Roseburg. My brother still lives there, he owns Overhead Door Company and Th e Blind Man shop. It was lovely to see him and his wife and see how times have changed since I left many years ago. I have to admit, I missed Florence. I’ve been here since 1979 and have never thought of living anywhere else. While I was there, it reached 90 degrees (Whew!) and was tremendously smoky a number of those days. It was nice to be home and breathe our sweet air!! I do appreciate all the great things this small town has to off er...plus it was nice to sleep in my own bed again! 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 Lynnette Wikstrom Broker “We’re next to the Bridge.” lynnette@cbcoast.com · Cell: 541.999.0786 COAST REAL ESTATE