A8 FRIDAY March 11, 2022 Winter Sports SeasideSignal.com Gulls eye state championship Seaside Signal For one year only, the location of the 4A state basketball tournament has changed — but the Seaside Gulls are back, and they’ll be in Coos Bay/North Bend later this week, in search of state championship No. 3 since 2018, and their fi fth title game appearance in seven years. After a nearly two-week layoff , the Gulls punched their ticket to the tourna- ment with a 45-30 win over Woodburn, last Friday night at Seaside. The No. 4-ranked Gulls (19-6 overall) are set to open the state tournament at 4 p.m. on Thursday this week against fi fth-ranked Philomath (19-5) at North Bend High School. Woodburn was coming off a 57-55 win at Astoria the previous Friday, but its return to the North Coast was not nearly as nice. The Bulldogs held an early 9-2 lead, but while Woodburn started miss- ing free throws (2-for-10 in the fi rst quarter), Sea- Photos by Jeff TerHar Gulls go for the ball against Woodburn. side went on a 17-4 run to close the fi rst half, and had all the points it would need midway through the third quarter. Off ensively, the Gulls turned to their usual go-to guys. Cash Corder poured in a game-high 14 points, followed by Con- nor Langmo (12) and Ever Sibony (10). Fans cheer the Gulls on against Woodburn. Riptide places fourth at state tournament Seaside Signal The Seaside Riptide sixth grade girls’ basketball team competed over the last few months in various basket- ball tournaments across the state. The Riptide placed sec- ond at the Sisters Shootout on Feb. 20, and then went on to compete in the Ore- gon Amateur Basketball State Tournament in Salem, where they placed fourth. Seaside competed against large schools such as Wil- sonville and Mountainside, and was able to remain in the championship bracket playing fi ve games over three days. Thanks to the support of the Pacifi c Basketball League, Riptide Sports, and parents and sponsors, the sixth grade girls basketball team had a very successful year. Coach Erika Marshall said, “Over a four-month period this group of girls has grown and improved immensely. They have learned not only about the On Friday, April 1, the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District will host a fun all-comer swim meet from 4 to 5 p.m. that will include games and a treasure hunt. On Saturday, April 2, “Splash-a-Thon” will raise funds for a new electronic timing sys- tem and dive blocks for the Sunset Pool to benefi t the swim team. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal is to raise $50,000, and donations can be made through the Sunset Park and Recre- ation Foundation, a non- profi t organization. To participate, sign up at the front desk counter of Sunset Pool to receive a sponsor packet with more information. Marshall, Spivey star at free throw shoot Seaside Signal Seaside student athletes, Jahzara Marshall and Tiera Spivey, attended the Ore- gon State Elks free throw shoot in Silverton on Feb. 26. Marshall competed in the age 10/11 girl’s group and Spivey competed in the 12/13 girl’s group. Both Marshall and Spivey were winners of the North West District Hoop Shoot in Seaside and advanced to the state fi nals. Each contestant shoots a total of 25 free throws for their age group. Mar- shall was the Oregon State Jahzara Marshall with her trophy from the Elks free throw championship. Tiera Spivey at the free throw line. Elk’s Free Throw Cham- pion for the 10/11 girl’s age group, making 15 of 25 free throws, and advancing to the Northwest Region 1 Hoop Shoot contest in Pasco, Washington, on March 25 and 26. COMING IN APRIL Riptide players at the state tournament in Salem: Alex Allen, Bailee Bishop, Araya Edwards, Olyvia Morse, Amy Henry, Tiera Spivey, Chloe Baker, Berkley Sturgell, Stella Ensign, Sophia Saso, Allie Corder and Jahzara Marshall. game of basketball, but how to be resilient and com- pete at a high level. We, as coaches, are so very proud of the girls and all that they have accomplished together as a team.” Riptide is coached by Marshall, Nicole Sturgell and Christina Allen. The players consist of Alex Allen, Bailee Bishop, Araya Edwards, Olyvia Morse, Amy Henry, Tiera Spivey, Chloe Baker, Berk- ley Sturgell, Stella Ensign, Sophia Saso, Allie Corder and Jahzara Marshall. SPORTS BRIEFS ‘Splash-a-Thon’ set at Sunset Pool Ever Sibony demonstrates his moves. Parks foundation provides recreation scholarships The Sunset Empire Park and Recreation Dis- trict collaborates with the Sunset Park and Recre- ation Foundation to pro- vide scholarships to mem- bers of the community who need support to par- ticipate in recreational programming. Participants are required to apply and can receive up to 50 percent of their program fees sub- sidized by the founda- tion. The foundation raises funds through events, gen- erous donations, and other activities. The park district strives to keep fees low to keep programs accessible, seeking additional fund- ing through grants and sponsorships. Last year the foun- M A G A Z I N E From Manzanita to Willapa Bay, the beautiful scenery, engaging stories and fascinating history that tells why visiting Our Coast is special. This year’s edition celebrates eleven years of feature-packed magazines with a special keepsake pull-out poster of Our Coast covers. dation provided almost $22,000 in scholarship funds. More than 85 per- cent of these scholarship funds were given to fam- ilies enrolling children in youth programs, in pre- school, after-school care or summer camps. Child care is a critical need in Clatsop county, and many families need access to this essential service, particularly as child care options have decreased. The Sunset Park and Recreation Foundation will be hosting two fund- raisers to support the scholarship program. On Sunday, May 1, they will present the Sip & Savor, a culinary celebra- tion and auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bob Chisholm Community Center. On Friday, June 3, they will hold a golf tourna- ment and raffl e from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Highlands golf course in Gearhart. Secure your advertising space today email sales@dailyastorian.com, or call 971-704-1555