Siuslaw Golf
The Siuslaw Boys Golf team turned in a historic performance Tuesday at the State Preview Tournament at Trysting Tree Golf Course, shooting a team score of 316—its best since the program’s restart four years ago. Ryan Klampe tied for first with a two-under-par 69, while Micah Blankenship posted a personal best 78 to tie for 15th. Will Johnson carded an 81, Camden Linton an 88, and Jaxon Chiang a 108. Siuslaw finished fourth out of 13 complete teams and now prepares for the district tournament May 12th and 13th.
Siuslaw Baseball
After a 5-1 lead fell apart for the Vikings in Sutherlin yesterday the Vikings had to battle with the Bulldogs to take the win. The Vikings managed 5 more runs while holding Sutherlin to 8 runs for a 10-8 win. The two teams will battle again for the final home game double header this Friday. The Vikings will have next week off before finishing off the season against Glide.
Viking Softball
The Viking softball team fell short by one run yesterday as the Bulldogs outlasted Siuslaw 8-7. The team was led under Amanda Richards after the sudden resignation of Viking Head coach Brian Riggs. Riggs cited personal reasons for the departure.
College Baseball
The Oregon State Beaves and the Oregon Ducks finished up their 4 game series in Corvallis last night. The Beavers could not find their rhythm as the Ducks completed their sweep of the Beavs. 8-4. The Ducks now head to Lansing Michigan to take on Michigan State on Friday and the Beavers head to Hawaii.
Track and Field
Siuslaw junior Kale Jensen shined at Tuesday’s Sky-Em League JV meet in Cottage Grove, winning three events with personal records: the 400 meters in 51.23 seconds, javelin at 141 feet, 9 inches, and pole vault at 12 feet, 6 inches. Senior Michael Felkins also impressed, taking first in the 110 hurdles and triple jump with PRs, and placing second in the 300 hurdles. Freshman Jori Twombly and junior Keira Johnson each picked up wins for the girls. The Siuslaw boys placed third, and the girls finished fourth.
