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  • Twelve Sisters Outlaws earn football all-league honors

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 19, 2024

    The Outlaws had 12 players earn all-league honors this season, including seniors Kayl Mock, Hudson Beckwith, Landen Scott, Kolbi Cotner, Kale Gardner, and Dawson Roberson. Beckwith was named first-team running back, defensive back, and first-team returner. He had 23 carries for 378 yards, four touchdowns rushing and also six receptions for 231 yards and three touchdowns receiving. Coach Gary Thorson said, “Hudson was recognized as the top returner in the league on special teams. He had a dream season and was one of the m... Full story

  • Outlaws earn all-league selection

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 19, 2024

    Five Outlaws soccer players earned all-league selection, including senior Micah Dachtler, who was a first team pick. Senior Danny Benson earned second team all league and seniors Cooper Merrill, Andrew Islas, and juniors Nick Palmer and Joseph Derksen were honorable mention. Dachtler was a co-captain for the Outlaws and primarily played at center back. He scored one goal from a set piece during league. Of Dachtler, Coach Jeff Husmann said, “Micah truly personifies the kind of player and person we hope to develop. He is s... Full story

  • Outlaws fall in football playoffs

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Sisters made the long trek to Lincoln City on Friday, November 8, and took on the Taft Tigers. The Outlaws battled back from a big first half deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but were unable to keep the Tigers out of the endzone, and ultimately suffered a heart-wrenching 34-27 loss in the final minutes of the contest. The Outlaws had a difficult time at the start of the contest and were unable to stop the Taft passing attack, and quickly found themselves down 0-21 just two minutes into the second quarter.... Full story

  • Five Outlaws named all-league

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws had five volleyball players selected to all-league teams, including Kathryn Scholl and Holly Davis, who were first-team, all-league picks. Scholl finished league with 11.9 kills (first on the team), 1.7 aces, 7.4 digs, and 1.2 blocks per match this season. Coach Josh Kreunen said, “Kathryn is the ultimate team player, willing to play any position on the court to help the team. With the ability to score anywhere along the net and at the service line, Kathryn finished the season as the leading scorer for the O... Full story

  • Girls soccer team ends season

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws fought hard and played well against the No. 5 ranked Banks Braves, but fell 1-0 in round two of the 3A/2A/1A soccer state championships that were held Wednesday, November 6, at Hillsboro Stadium. The Braves did an outstanding job throughout the contest, made good give-and-go passes, and repeatedly took shots on goal. They scored their one goal in the last five minutes of the first half. “The Outlaws held their own and gave the Braves a high energy game that I don’t think they were expecting,” said Coach... Full story

  • Outlaws name all-league players

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws soccer squad had five of their players selected to all-league teams, including seniors Shae Wyland and Ella Davis, who earn first-team honors. Wyland was one of the Outlaws’ captains, and was a standout player in the midfield and on defense. She tallied three assists during league play. “Shae was a vital piece to this team in both defensive and midfield positions,” said Coach Makena Zorza. “She was a great leader, was very coachable, and stepped into any position asked of her. Shae was consistently able to... Full story

  • Outlaws boys soccer season ends in league playoff

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 5, 2024

    The Outlaws fell 2-0 at Siuslaw in a league playoff game on Tuesday, October 29, which brought their season to an end. Sisters fell earlier in the season to Siuslaw in a final score of 1-2 and felt good about their chances coming into this contest. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “We’ve had some heart-breaking close losses this year, and our plan for this game was to be focused and have fun. There’s the potential for lots of tough emotions when we lose those close games, but there was a positivity and lightness about this game.... Full story

  • Outlaws fall in second round of playoffs

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 5, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws volleyball team travelled to Horizon Christian (HC) in Tualatin on Wednesday, October 30, and beat the Hawks in three straight sets with scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 25-15, in round one of the state playoffs. They advanced to the second round where they fell in three straight sets to league foe Pleasant Hill (PH) on Saturday. In the first set against the HC Hawks on Wednesday, the score stayed close until 9-10. From there Sisters went on a seven-point run behind great serves from Jordyn Monaghan, which... Full story

  • Football shuts out Harrisburg in big win

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 5, 2024

    In Friday night’s contest against Harrisburg on November 1, fans watched teams warm up in a torrential downpour that turned the field into a wet, muddy mess. At the start of the game, the rains stopped for the duration of the contest, but field conditions were still very slick and muddy. The Outlaws dominated play throughout the contest and beat the young Eagles’ squad 52-0. At the start of the contest, Sisters stopped Harrisburg on their fourth down attempt, and took possession of the ball at midfield. On the third pla... Full story

  • Lady Outlaws ready for state

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 5, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws wrapped up league play with an 8-0 win on the road at Elmira on Monday, October 28, and finished league with an 8-4 record and second-place finish. Ranked 12th in the state, they earned a first round bye. They will play Banks on Wednesday, November 6, in round two of the 3A/2A/1A Soccer State Championships. The match will start at 5:00 p.m. and be played at Hillsboro Stadium. In Tuesday’s shutout against Elmira, Ella Davis scored all three of Sisters first half goals, the first at the 19-minute mark. Davis h... Full story

  • Boys soccer ends league play with loss

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 29, 2024

    The Outlaws fell 1-0 at Pleasant Hill on October 23, in their final league game of the season. On Thursday they lost 0-2 at home against Gervais in a non-league game. Sisters struggled to get used to Pleasant Hill’s fast and bouncy artificial grass field. The Billies won the 50/50 balls and had possessed the ball the majority of the first half. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “It often takes us a bit to get settled into the game, but it seemed we never really clicked as a unit. As a whole group, we were giving them too much spa... Full story

  • Lady Outlaws clinch state playoff berth

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 29, 2024

    Sisters earned a state playoff berth with a 25-29, 25-20, 25-14 win over Creswell on Saturday, October 26. The Outlaws finished league play tied with Creswell, and had to play against them to see who would advance to play No. 1-ranked Pleasant Hill (PH). With the win over the Bulldogs, the Outlaws secured a state playoff berth. The match against PH would decide who would be the No. 1 and No. 2 seed. In the first set against the Bulldogs, the game went back and forth and at 9-9 had been knotted up six times. With the score... Full story

  • Lady Outlaws split games on pitch

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 29, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws started their week with a 6-0 shutout at home over Santiam Christian on Wednesday, October 23, but suffered a 3-0 defeat at Central Linn two days later. The Outlaws didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard in Wednesday's match-up against the Eagles. Ella Davis punched the ball in just 30 seconds into the contest, with a shot at the top of the 18 to start the scoring spree. In the 11th minute Davis scored again. Davis received the ball up top and found... Full story

  • Outlaws dominate play against Madras White Buffs

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 29, 2024

    The Outlaws dominated play in their convincing 46-8 victory over the White Buffaloes at Madras on Friday, October 25. Sisters scored on their opening drive in just three quick plays which was capped off by a Kayl Mock 28-yard run off the right side. Reid Woodson hit the point after touchdown (PAT) and the Outlaws took an early 7-0 lead. Madras went three-and-out and Sisters regained possession. A key play in the drive was a 60-yard sweep by Hudson Beckwith. Spencer Davis scored the touchdown (TD) on a nine-yard run around... Full story

  • Outlaws beat La Pine on volleyball senior night

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws beat the LaPine Hawks in four sets at home on senior night on Tuesday, October 15, with scores of 25-15 23-25, 25-14, and 25-12. Prior to Tuesday’s contest the Lady Outlaws honored their six senior players, Jordyn Monaghan, Holly Davis, Sophie Rush, Brooklyn Cooper, Kisten Elbek, and Kathryn Scholl. Coach Josh Kreunen made note of each of his senior players. “Jordyn is a great on-the-floor leader, who leads with grit and passion,” said Kreunen. “Her volleyball IQ and drive make her one of the top libero in th... Full story

  • Lady Outlaws compete at Clearwater Classic

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws competed at the Bend Clearwater Classic held on Saturday, October 19. Twenty-two teams were in attendance, the majority 5A and 6A schools. Sisters matched up against North Medford (NM) in an 8 a.m. match in their first game of pool play. The Outlaws came out a bit sluggish and NM ran some quick sets to take the lead. The Outlaws did battle back, but it was just a little too late. The second set was close, but the Outlaws held the lead the entire way and finished with split matches with NM. The Outlaws matched... Full story

  • Outlaws honor 11 senior football players

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    The Outlaws’ football squad honored their 11 seniors prior to Friday nights game against Pleasant Hill, and Coach Gary Thorson had praise for each one. Hudson Beckwith plays at running back and also at linebacker, and was an all-league running back last year as a junior. Thorson said, “Hudson has become one of the most explosive players in the conference. He’s a leader on and off the field, and his work in the weight room in the offseason has paid off for him in a big way. He also leads the team in receiving yards this seaso... Full story

  • Ground game dominates in Outlaws football win

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    The Outlaws dominated play in their 50-20 win over Pleasant Hill on senior night at home on Friday, October 18. Sisters forced PH to punt on their opening possession. Sisters took over and went on a long 10 play drive. Kale Mock had three nice runs in the drive and Kolbi Cotner a catch that took them to the 28 yard line. Hudson Beckwith followed with a 20 yard run to the six and Spencer Davis capped the drive with an eight yard run around the right side for the score. Reid Woodson kicked the PAT (point after touchdown),... Full story

  • Boys soccer splits matches

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    The boys soccer squad started their week with a 2-0 shutout at home against Elmira on Tuesday, October 15. Two days later they fell 4-0 at home against Central Linn. In Tuesday’s action, the Outlaws had trouble finding their rhythm in the first half, and the Falcons were motivated to get an upset. Sisters did have a couple of opportunities in the first half, but were unable to score, and at the half it was 0-0. Sisters did a bit better in the second half and scored about midway through. Mason Dahl, at outside midfielder, w... Full story

  • Boys soccer squad posts two wins in a week

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 15, 2024

    The Outlaws defeated the La Pine Hawks 6-1 at home on Wednesday, October 9, and came back two days later with a 4-0 shut out at Crosshill Christian. In Wednesday’s action the Outlaws faced a Hawk squad whose plan seemed to be to play physically at the risk of even fouling early and often. After one heavy foul, the Outlaws earned a set piece just five minutes into the contest. Micah Dachtler hit a beautiful dipping shot from approximately 30 yards out. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “As a center back, Micah doesn’t get too many... Full story

  • Outlaws split matches in volleyball battles

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 15, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws beat the Harrisburg Eagles at home on Monday, October 7, in three straight sets with scores of 25-19, 25-11, and 26-24. Three days later they fell in five sets on the road at Creswell with scores of 22-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-20, and 13-15. In Monday’s home match against Harrisburg the first set was tied up six times, the last at 17-17. Sisters got big kills from Audrey Sybesma, Kathryn Scholl, and Haven Heuberger that helped the Outlaws pull away and secure the win. Sisters was down early in the second set, b... Full story

  • Girls soccer team shuts out Vikings

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 15, 2024

    Sisters notched a big 7-0 shutout at home against the Siuslaw Vikings on Thursday, October 10. In Thursday’s matchup against the Vikings the Outlaws played most of the game on the Vikings half of the field. Sisters scored their first goal in the 19th minute of play when Mia Rosas won the ball in the middle of the field and found Ella Davis, who dribbled through four Vikings defenders and scored a goal on the ground into the lower right corner of the net. At the half the Outlaws held a 1-0 advantage. Sisters offense went on a... Full story

  • Outlaws crush Creswell in Homecoming game

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 15, 2024

    The Outlaws football team bounced back well from their loss last week at Cottage Grove in their Homecoming game against Creswell, notching a commanding 48-6 win on Friday, October 11. Sisters jumped right out and scored on the first possession of the contest. Kayl Mock had a 30-plus-yard run midway through the drive and Kolbi Cotner scored on a seven-yard carry for the touchdown. Reid Woodson hit the point-after-touchdown (PAT) and the Outlaws took a 7-0 lead. Creswell had a... Full story

  • Girls soccer team splits games

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 8, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws soccer squad fell 3-0 to Central Linn at home on Monday, September 30, but bounced back on Thursday, October 3, and defeated Creswell 2-1 in another home contest. On Monday, with the Central Linn Cobras ahead by one, the Lady Outlaws were sure they’d scored a goal to knot it up in the 35th minute of play. The referees saw it differently and the goal did not count. The Cobras scored their second goal of the contest in a quick counter attack and went up by two. Coach Makena Zorza said, “The girls struggled to... Full story

  • Outlaw boys take tough losses in soccer

    Rongi Yost|Updated Oct 8, 2024

    The Outlaws fell 2-1 on the road at Siuslaw on Monday, September 30, and three days later suffered a tough 1-0 loss to the Eagles at Santiam Christian (SC). Despite the loss to Siuslaw on Monday the Outlaws proved they are able to compete with the best teams in the league, and that bodes well as the Outlaws finish up the second half of the season. Siuslaw is one of the strongest teams in the league, they are well-coached, and can score goals. They have fast forwards and can beat their opponents’ defense with speed. A... Full story

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