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On The Diamond: The Siuslaw Vikings are on the diamond this afternoon for a double header against the Pirates in Coos Bay. Pregame on KCST is at 2:45, first pitch from Marshfield is at 3 o’clock. The Lady Viks take on the Pirates in a softball double header at 3 […]
The Eugene Emeralds pick up their second win in as many games to start the 2021 season, downing the Spokane Indians 8 / 6 Wednesday night in comeback fashion. The win wasn’t easy and, at times, wasn’t pretty, either, seeing the Ems fall behind by a two right out of […]
Prep Baseball Siuslaw fell in both halves of an unscheduled baseball double header. Game one in Elmira was a make up game from April 16th that had been stopped in the fourth inning by darkness. It was the Falcons 16 / 13 over Siuslaw. Elmira / Triangle Lake took game […]
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS: Siuslaw senior Andrea Osbon has been recognized as Coast Radio’s Athlete of the Week. Osbon stand for her efforts in three events, the Shot Put, the Discus, and the Javelin. Andrea has posted first place finishes in all but one event this year […]
The Detroit Lions have selected Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL draft. Sewell will likely start at right tackle according to ESPN. The 6-foot-5, 331-pound Sewell did not play last season after starting his first two years at Oregon. He opted out […]
Ducks Double Up on San Jose State The Oregon Ducks have finished up their 2 game series against San Jose State easily handling the Spartans. Last night the Ducks had 3 multi-run innings including a 5 run 5th inning that started with a walk and a sacrifice fly before a […]
Vikings Fall to Junction City The Siuslaw Vikings met with Junction City yesterday the game was ended in the 6th inning after Junction City got 10 runs. Siuslaw had a chance to extend the game with bases loaded in the bottom of the 6th but failed to score. Final score […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate senior track and field athlete Brea Blankenship as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Blankenship’s 2:24.92 season record in the 800 meter leads the state in 4A League competition. Coach Chris Johnson says Brea has […]
