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S PORTS B Lions on two-game slide before entering league play Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Section B South Lane County Sports and Recreation Contact Sports, 942-3325 or e-mail sports@cgsentinel.com South Umpqua and Stayton get the edge on Cottage Grove. The Lions will look to bounce back against Gladstone before the Sky-Em opener against Elmira BY SAM WRIGHT swright@cgsentinel.com Cottage Grove basketball slipped up this past week by taking two losses in a row; fi rst to South Umpqua at home in a close overtime battle, and then on Friday at Stayton. This Lions let go of two halftime leads, giv- ing them their fi rst back to back losses this season. Cottage Grove started off on par with the Lancers early in the game. The Lions then looked like their usual self as they gained a slight edge in the second quarter. By halftime, the Lancers were facing a 26-19 defi cit. By the middle of the third quarter, Cottage Grove was des- perately fi ghting off a Lancer comeback. South Umpqua out- scored the Lions 19-10 in the third quarter and gave itself a 38-36 lead over Cottage Grove entering the fi nal period. If there is one thing Cottage Grove does well on the basket- ball court, it’s play under pres- sure. This season and last sea- son accounted for a multitude of games in which the Lions won in the fi nal seconds or in over- time. This time, however, it was South Umpqua who thrived. That is not to say the Lions caved. In fact, Cottage Grove outscored South Umpqua by two points in the fi nal quarter, but it wasn’t enough to take the lead and the game went into overtime. With more time on the clock, the Lancers were heating up and the Lions had trouble fi nding the basket. The Lancers Photo by Sam Wright DeJean Alonzo attempts to tie the game against South Umpqua on Tuesday. outscored the Lions 10-4 in the points, followed by Hunter Gip- comeback but were taken by fi nal minutes of play and took son with 14 points and seven re- surprise in an 18-6 fourth-quar- down the defending Sky-Em bounds. DeJean Alonzo scored ter run by Stayton. The Lions Champions, giving them their 10 points with three assists and were outscored 35-21 in the sec- ond half and racked up its fourth three steals. third loss of the season. Cottage Grove then traveled loss with a fi nal score of 59-53. Cottage Grove shot just 38 Free throw troubles ailed percent from the fi eld and just to Stayton, where another dis- 50 percent from the line. In fact, appointing second half cost Cot- the Lions once again, this time shooting just 35 percent from the missed free throws (six) ac- tage Grove the game. The Lions outscored the Ea- the line. In fact, the Lions made counted for the amount of points gles 18-9 in the fi rst quarter and more three-point shots than free the Lions lost by. Senior Kory Parent was held a 32-24 lead at halftime. throws this time around. The return of Parent wasn’t not in for the game and Blake This time, Cottage Grove man- Sentman led in scoring with 22 aged to hold off a third-quarter enough to give Cottage Grove a lasting edge. Sentman once again led in scoring with 18 points while Parent had 17. The two losses has by no means derailed the season. Cottage Grove is scheduled to begin its league play on Friday against Elmira. But the game to see will be next week on Tues- day against Sisters. The outlaws are currently ranked fourth in the OSAA rankings while the Lions sit at 16th, though each team boasts the same 8-4 re- cord. Sutherlin will be anoth- er team to watch for, which is ranked ninth overall and also has an 8-4 record. The Sky-Em League looks to be a much more competitive conference than last year, where it seemed that it was only Cot- tage Grove and Junction City in the run for the league title. In all 12 games, Cottage Grove has outscored both Sis- ters and Sutherlin. Athlete of the Week Lady Lions take down South Umpua Freshman Reilly Kelty is only on her fi rst sea- son of CGHS basketball and is already making a name for herself. The six-foot, three-inches tall rookie has made use of her height and has become an invaluable asset to the Lions' game. Between scoring and rebounds, Kelty has already put up upperclass- men-like num- bers in certain games. Annual Bald Eagle Count to be hosted Saturday Photo by Sam Wright Senior Hannah Albrecht drives to the hoop for a layup early against South Umpqua on Tuesday. Cottage Grove got its third win of the season after defeating the Lancers in a 38-27 showdown at Cottage Grove High School. The Lions will have their work cut out for them as they enter league play ranked fi fth in the Sky-Em League. The annual bald eagle count will be held Saturday morn- ing at 10 a.m. The Coast Fork Birders will be meeting at 78405 Cedar Park Rd., Cottage Grove. The Alison Center leads the count and will visit Dorena Reservoir and Cottage Grove reservoir. The weather is forecasted at 45 degrees on Saturday, so dress warm and bring snacks. 2017 Pacifi c Northwest Sportsmen's Show comes to Portland Portland, Ore. This Febru- ary 8-12, the Pacifi c Northwest Sportsmen's Show and Sport Fishing Boat Show®, presented by Federal Premium Ammu- nition and Bushnell, returns to the Portland Expo Center in its 42nd year! This is more than an event. It's more than a pastime. It's a true Northwest tradition where there's always something new to see, to learn, and to pass on. This year's show features dozens of exciting and educa- tional activities for outdoor en- thusiasts of all ages, including: Brutus, the 900 lb Grizzly Bear LIVE: Brutus is back and you have a chance to meet him in person! Les Schwab invites you to come see this adult male Grizzly from Montana to learn more about bears and how to be safe if you encounter them in the wild. Adopted as a newborn cub by naturalist Casey Ander- son, Brutus is the co-star of the National Geographic show Ex- pedition Wild. Outdoor Survival Expert: Brett Stoffel will bring exciting seminars and tips for outdoor survival training to the show. Presented by your local Toyota dealers, Stoffel's free outdoor survival training seminars are a must-see for all ages, providing show attendees with invaluable knowledge and survival solu- tions that are affordable and effective. These seminars cover a variety of topics, from what to do if you're lost to survival myths and misconceptions. Million Dollar Ammo Sale: Back by popular demand, Bi- Mart will be offering amazing deals for hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts. This huge on-site sale offers big savings on small count bricks of .22 shells and a variety of center- fi re rifl e, handgun, 5.56, .17 and shotgun shells. Smokehouse Camp Cooking Demonstrations: These camp cooking experts share tasty recipes for simple meals. This year's show is packed with new demonstrations and recipes the whole family will love. Author and outdoorsman Scott Haugen, Dutch oven guru "Cee Dub" Welch, angler Milt Gudgell, TV personality Bethy Rossos, BBQ expert Glen Thornton and Roger Neufeldt, aka the Smokehouse Sausage Guy, will also present throughout the fi ve-day show. They will demonstrate their craft and share samples! Learn everything from the basics to gourmet techniques at the ev- er-popular Smokehouse Camp Cooking Demonstrations, spon- sored by Franz and Camp Chef. Head & Horns Competition: The 2017 Pacifi c Northwest Sportsmen's Show, sponsored by Federal Premium Ammuni- tion and Bushnell, invites the public to bring head and horns or antlers to the 2017 show to vie for records, bragging rights and valuable prizes provided by Danner, Fort Knox, Simmons, Ruger, Gerber, Hoppes and Pri- mos at the highly anticipated Head & Horns Competition. Bring your trophy, past or pres- ent, for offi cial measurement! Entrants pay a $25 deposit that's refunded to those whose entries don't make the offi cial record book. Northwest Tour of Big Game Animals: Appearing at the show's Head & Horns area, don't miss this display featur- ing a variety of deer and elk and the largest California sheep ever taken by an archer. Back by popular demand will be the world-record Bison. Also on display will be the world-record mule deer, taken in 1919. Don't forget to pick up a copy of the newly released 6th edition Ore- gon record book. Records were made to be broken! Free Kids! Trout Fishing Pond:The Kids Trout Fishing Pond isone of the show's most popular attractions, and it's completely FREE, courtesy of Baxter Auto Parts. Unplug for the day and join us at the Port- land Expo Center, where kids ages 12 and under can try a hand at catching up to two live trout to keep or release. Over the years, thousands of children have caught their fi rst fi sh at the show with the support of Mult- nomah Anglers and Hunters Club, a nonprofi t organization that's volunteered at this fami- ly-friendly feature for more than 40 years. So bring your camera, and don't miss out on a truly memorable experience. Archery, Panning for Gold and other Family Fun Activities: Kids and adults alike will enjoy learning archery in a safe envi- ronment. Sylvan Archers staff will provide expert instruction and supervision in a fun setting. Kids and parents are also in- vited to the Northwest Mineral Prospectors Club booth. Pan- ning for gold is fun and easy to learn. Who knows, maybe your kids will strike it rich!
