Athlete of the Year Nominations
Ten Siuslaw High School student-athletes are finalists for this year’s High School Athlete of the Year award, which will be announced Monday night, June 9th, at 6 p.m. at the Siuslaw High School Mall. Parents and families of the athletes are welcome to attend. While many athletes from Siuslaw and Mapleton showed incredible heart and dedication throughout the school year, these ten have risen to the top. For the boys: Clayton Wilson, Will Johnson, Kale Jensen, Max Reynolds, and Jacob Mann. For the girls: Danin Lacouture, Macali Lade, Aidell Cadet, Addison McNeill, and Abigail Riggs.
Hall of Fame Inductee: Tom Hagle
Tom Hagle, a standout lineman from the legendary 1989 Siuslaw football team, will be inducted into the Siuslaw High School Hall of Fame on August 22nd. A 1990 graduate, Hagle was the first Viking named first-team all-state in back-to-back seasons. He anchored the offensive line during a dominant three-year run that saw Siuslaw go 27-7 and reach the state playoffs each year. Coach Len Lutero called him one of the top five blockers he ever coached. The Hall of Fame ceremony is at 5 p.m. at Siuslaw High’s main gym. Admission is free; a $10 donation to the Booster Club is encouraged.
Outdoor Nationals
Four Siuslaw athletes are set to compete at the Nike Outdoor Nationals beginning June 19th at Hayward Field in Eugene. Freshman Henry Stone will run in the Frosh Mile, junior Kale Jensen is entered in the Championship Decathlon, junior Will Johnson will compete in the Championship Triple Jump, and sophomore Caleb Gray is scheduled for the Emerging Elite Javelin. The national meet brings together top high school athletes from across the country, and all four Vikings will represent Siuslaw on one of track and field’s biggest stages.
