Siuslaw Athletes Test Positive for COVID-19; Ems Pull Even with Aquasox

Siuslaw Athletes Test Positive for COVID-19

The Siuslaw School District is reporting that several persons on the Siuslaw High School Football have tested positive for COVID-19.  The School District is working closely with Lane County Public Health to respond to this news.  The School District through a press release from Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak will be making electronic notifications to all athletes and their families.  Due to the outbreak all football related activities have been suspended.  Grzeskowiak says due to the close contact nature of the sport general isolation is recommended for all athletes in the program.

Ems Pull Even with Aquasox

After a win against the Everett Aquasox last night the Eugene Emeralds have moved into a tie for first place in the High A West League.  The Ems actually have a better win record, but have played one game less than the Aquasox.  The Ems stand at 57 and 40 after last nights 6-4 defeat of Everett.  The Ems got all 6 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning including a 3 run homer by Ems second baseman Carter Aldrete his 8th of the season.  The Ems won 5 of 7 games of the series.  They have the night off tonight and will face the Tri-City Dust Devils from the Road tomorrow.