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Not So Fast Says Oregon Supreme Court The Oregon Supreme Court late Monday halted a rural judge’s order earlier in the day that had tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Kate Brown. Baker County Circuit Judge Matthew Shirtcliff had ruled that Brown erred by not seeking the […]
No Clues For Fall No movement on the sporting front as the immediate future is still unknown. The governor says that no sporting events with an audience will be allowed until the corona virus is under control, Brown included that she would like to see a vaccine before fully returning […]
Business and Virtual Rhody Parade Retail Businesses and Restaurants opened up over the weekend to greet guests and shoppers. Motorcycles lined Bay street, but not to the capacity of a normal Rhody Weekend. Outdoor seating was mixed as some of the restaurants decided to not yet allow it. The Beachcomber […]
Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Cancellation of the Siuslaw School’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ceremony. Athletic Director Chris Johnson said that sooner was better than later knowing that individuals were having to travel to be here for the celebration. The next hope is to […]
OSAA Still Mulling Over Schedules Siuslaw Athletic Director Chris Johnson said that the Oregon School Activities Association is working on contingencies for fall sports. Schools do not yet know whether or not they will be able to open for the fall, or what the fall schedule might look like if […]
Businesses Begin Reopening It will not be business as usual as local establishments reopen their doors today. The beginning of the Phase One plan of Governor Kate Brown still comes with heavy restrictions as places like restaurants deal with social distancing and a new way of doing business. Yesterday on […]
The 2020 Oregon Sports Awards will kick off on Monday May 18. The awards have been distributed over the past 69 years, but this year will be a little different. The awards for spring prep sports and the award for outstanding professional athlete have been eliminated leaving 21 awards still […]
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congraulate Elijah LaCosse as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Elijah finished the State Wrestling Championship in third place. After losing in the first round he went on to score 5 consecutive pins including a rematch against his first round opponent. He was one of only two wrestlers in the tournament to do that and scored 23 points in the 138 pound weight bracket.
Honorable mention goes to another Viking Wrestler, Hayden Muller who placed 4th in the 135 pound girls division.
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.
