Weather causes cancellation of Siuslaw athletics The weather has had an impact on schedules at Siuslaw Schools… Siuslaw wrestlers headed out early this morning for Grants Pass and the Winter Wrestling Classic. Driving conditions, though, were anything but classic and they turned around and headed home. They’ll have the weekend […]
University of Oregon Sports
Prep Basketball: Boys basketball last night… the Vikings held a slim margin coming out of the third quarter, but the Cottage Grove Lions outscored them 16-5 in the final period to grab a 52-45 non-league victory. Kyle King led the Vikings with 17 points; Trent Reavis had 15. The Mapleton […]
Prep athlete of the week; and basketball schedules
Athlete of the Week Siuslaw basketball standout Destinie Tatum is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The senior guard averaged 13 points and 13 rebounds in three games last week, including a high of 20 points and 18 rebounds against the Newport Cubs. Honorable mention is given to her […]
Prep sports and college basketball results
Suislaw Grapplers compete in North Bend Two Viking wrestlers placed in the weekend’s Army Strong Coast Classic tournament at North Bend High School. Richard Huff won his first two matches at 120 pounds, before falling in the semifinal. He won the next match but lost in the consolation final to […]
Prep and college sports for the weekend
Prep sports: Siuslaw wrestlers are on the mats in North Bend today and tomorrow for the Coast Classic Wrestling Tourney. Viking basketball is at the Junction City Harrisburg Booster Les Schwab Holiday tournament today and tomorrow. The Viking girls top off at 5:15 today in Junction City; the boys immediately […]
Taggert excited to get started at Oregon
Former Hilltopper tabbed to lead Ducks Willie Taggert says he “can’t wait to get started”. The 40-year old Taggert stepped down yesterday after four years as the football coach at the University of South Florida to accept the same position at Oregon. Taggert led the Bulls to an 18-7 record […]
Has Oregon hired a football coach?
Taggert expected to switch from the Bulls to the Ducks There is no official word yet, but the Oregonian/Oregon Live is reporting South Florida football coach Willie Taggart will take over the Oregon Football program. The University is expected to make an official announcement later today. Taggert led the Bulls […]
Prep and college basketball results; as well as high school wrestling
Prep basketball: The Viking girls fell to Elmira 51-44 at home Friday night. On the boys’ court, the Falcons downed the Vikings by the same 51-44 margin. The Viking girls will host Newport tomorrow night; the boys will travel to Newport where they’ll face the Cubs. The Mapleton Lady Sailors […]