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  • Lady Outlaws win one of three at Sisters Shootout

    Rongi Yost|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws won one of their three games at the Sisters Shootout held Thursday through Saturday, December 28-30. The tourney was round-robin style, and each team played three games. In addition to Sisters, teams from around the state were at the event, including Madras, Junction City, Henley, Sweet Home, Hidden Valley, Banks, and La Grande. Sisters started the tourney against a very tough Junction City squad on Thursday, and lost 38-55. The Outlaws got off to a very slow start offensively and trailed 5-13 at the end of t... Full story

  • Outlaws boys basketball end week with win over La Pine

    Rongi Yost|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    The Outlaws boys basketball squad opened league play with a 50-60 loss at home to Pleasant Hill (PH) on Wednesday, January 3, but wrapped up their week three days later with a 65-55 road win at La Pine. Sisters opened Mountain Valley Conference (MVC) at home against the OSAA No. 2-ranked Pleasant Hill Billies, who are favored to win the MVC league championship this season. The Billies returned MVC Player of the Year junior Gavin Inglish, and the Outlaws knew they’d be in for a difficult battle. The Outlaws got off to a v... Full story

  • Lady Outlaws split first two games of league

    Rongi Yost|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws basketball team trailed the entire contest against the Pleasant Hill (PH) Billies in the league opener at home on Wednesday, January 3, and lost in a final score of 42-35. Three days later, they crushed the La Pine Hawks 58-21 on the road. On Wednesday against PH Sisters couldn’t get anything to go their way in the first quarter and trailed 2-13 when the buzzer brought an end to the period. Pleasant Hill was effective and was able to get the ball into their strong post player, Claire Crawford, who finished w... Full story

  • Outlaws basketball squad splits games

    Rongi Yost|Updated Jan 2, 2024

    The Outlaws boys hopsters came out on top 48-42 at home against the visiting Sweet Home Huskies on Tuesday, December 19, and a day later fell 45-58 on the road at Estacada. On Tuesday against the Huskies the score went back and forth during the first quarter, and was knotted up four times. Diego Silva, Brody Fischer, Landon Scott, and Kale Gardner all contributed points to make it a 10-8 Outlaw lead with 1:40 left in the quarter. The Huskies closed out the period on a 0-5 run, which included four points off of two Outlaw turn... Full story

  • Lady Outlaws post third straight win on hardwood

    Rongi Yost|Updated Jan 2, 2024

    The Lady Outlaws won both their games this past week to make it three wins in a row. Sisters defeated the visiting Sweet Home Huskies 35-26 on Tuesday, December 19, and a day later posted a 35-34 win on the road at Estacada. In Tuesday’s action the Outlaws got off to slow start. They struggled to find their shots against the Huskies’ extended zone and missed the shot attempts they did have. They finally scored midway through the quarter on a three-point shot from Nora Thorsett, which was their lone score of the quarter and... Full story

  • Outlaws finish week with win on the hardwood

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    The Outlaws played hard against the visiting Cottage Grove (CG) Lions on Tuesday, December 12, but lost by three, 45-48, in an exciting fourth-quarter battle. Three days later at South Umpqua the Outlaws prevailed and posted a 61-44 victory. On Tuesday the Lions came out with a pressure style defense that knocked the Outlaws back a bit at the start of the game. Cottage Grove scored seven straight points in just over two minutes of play and held the Outlaws scoreless. Landon Scott got the Outlaws started and scored six straigh... Full story

  • Ski team prepares for season on the slopes

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    The Sisters Outlaws Alpine Ski Team is getting ready for the upcoming season. They will field 26 athletes, 19 skiers who return from last year, and seven who are new to the program this year. The girls squad returns the most skiers and the most upperclassmen the Outlaws have had in many years. Eleven girls return to the squad including Payten and Presley Adelt, Brooke Duey, Ella Eby, Molly Greaney, Tallis, Araiya, and Pia Grummer, Kiara Martin, Ava Riehle, Lauren Sitz, and Charlotte Seymour. Joining the girls squad, for the... Full story

  • Girls basketball posts first win of season

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    The girls basketball squad fell 37-50 at home to Cottage Grove on Tuesday, December 12, but three days later, they bounced back with a 65-47 victory on the road at South Umpqua. In Tuesday’s action against the Lady Lions the Outlaws were shorthanded, with one starter out, with an injury and another for academic reasons. As a result the Outlaws played with just five varsity players, two of them freshmen (Audrey Corcoran and Paityn Cotner), and four girls swung up from the JV squad. Sisters stayed within five points of the v... Full story

  • Soccer players earn All-State

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    The girls soccer squad wrapped up a perfect league season, made it to the state semifinals and to top it off had three players make All-state teams. Marley Holden was a first-team pick and Izzy Schiller and Katie Ryan were both second-team selections. Holden, for the second consecutive year, led the Outlaws in both goals and assists, 21 and 11 respectively. She was a stellar midfielder who was the “engine” of the team. Coach Brian Holden said, “I will miss Marley as a player and a captain. She has set a standard of how a mid... Full story

  • Outlaw boys split games on the hardwood

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 12, 2023

    The Outlaws started their week with a 61-32 loss at The Dalles on Tuesday, December 5, but four days later they bounced back with a 69-48 victory at home against Yamhill-Carlton. In Wednesday’s matchup against the Riverhawks the Outlaws came out aggressive and with intensity and purpose. Garrett Sager got Sisters on the scoreboard first when he hit one of two free-throw attempts after a nice backdoor cut and pass from Landon Scott. Later, Sisters took a 7-5 lead on a layup from Scoot and then a 9-7 lead on a steal and l... Full story

  • Girls basketball packs three games into a week

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 12, 2023

    The girls basketball squad had a busy week, which started with a 22-51 loss at home against Jefferson on Monday, December 4. Three days later they posted a big 65-30 win at Culver and wrapped up their week with a 44-58 loss at home on Saturday against Yamhill-Carlton. Monday’s contest against Jefferson was a game that was rescheduled from the previous week due to inclement weather. It was a tough battle for the Outlaws, and they suffered a hard loss. Ila Reid made all of the Outlaws’ six first-quarter points, but it was... Full story

  • Girls hoops edged out by Highlanders

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 5, 2023

    The Lady Outlaws played on the road against the Burns Highlanders in their first game of the season on Wednesday, November 30. It was a close battle, but in the end Sisters came up short in a final score of 49-44. Sisters started off a bit slow, but then Ila Reid had a couple of nice drives to the basket for points. Maggie Lutz also scored on a nice give-and-go on a Shae Wyland assist, and also hit a shot from behind the arc. At the close of the period the Outlaws were up by one, 9-8. The Outlaws were only able to put five... Full story

  • Outlaws fall to Burns in basketball opener

    Rongi Yost|Updated Dec 5, 2023

    The Outlaws traveled to Burns on Wednesday, November 30, and lost the contest 62-48. Sisters played a great first quarter, and forced the Highlanders to turn the ball over six times. The Outlaws got good looks at the basket out of their motion offense, shot 57 percent, and held a 17-11 lead at the end of the period. The Outlaws saw their biggest lead of the game at 22-13 halfway through the second quarter, but then the Highlanders went on a run and closed the gap. Sisters hit three three-pointers in the period, one from... Full story

  • Outlaws return solid core of veterans to basketball court

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 28, 2023

    The Outlaws boys basketball squad finished last year’s season 14-14 (8-4 in league). They took third place in the tough Mountain Valley Conference, won a first-round state playoff road game, and battled the No.-1 ranked team in 3A in the round of 16, coming up just one game short from the final eight tournament. They return six experienced players from that team who will provide experience and leadership to the squad. Returning players include Brody Fischer (senior), juniors Hudson Beckwith, Kale Gardner, Garrett Sager, L... Full story

  • Girls basketball prepares for upcoming season

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 21, 2023

    The Lady Outlaws currently have 19 girls on their roster —three seniors, six juniors, one sophomore, and nine freshmen — which is enough to put both a JV and a varsity squad on the court. The strong turnout of freshmen players should help make a solid JV squad, which bodes well for the future of the program. Jenna Lake (senior) is a returning varsity starter. She is an accurate three-point shooter and will play at the forward position. Maggie Lutz (senior) returns to the squad after being out last season due to a knee inj... Full story

  • Holden named Player of the Year

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 21, 2023

    Marley Holden was a unanimous vote for Player of the Year for the Special District 3 in girls soccer; the first time a Sisters player has received that honor since 2010. The four-year starter for the Lady Outlaws was also a First-Team pick. She led the team in goals for the second consecutive year, this season with 20 goals. She also recorded 10 assists. Coach Brain Holden said, “Marley is truly the ‘engine’ of our team. She has one of the best first touches I’ve seen coaching high school soccer, and having that talent... Full story

  • Christian selected Player of the Year

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    The Outlaws boys soccer squad had four players named to all-league teams, including senior Vince Christian, who was not only a first-team pick, but also selected as Player of the Year. Christian was a cocaptain for the Outlaws and played as an attacking midfielder. Vince is a four-year starter and led the team in both goals (20) and assists (12). Coach Jeff Husmann said, “Vince is at the heart of our team. He has an exceptional work rate, often draws two to three defenders, and finds the open guy. He has incredible vision a... Full story

  • Girls soccer falls in State semifinals

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    The Lady Outlaws' stellar season came to end in a 4-1 loss to the No. 1 Valley Catholic Valiants (VC) on Tuesday, November 7. Sisters didn't lose a single game in league play, won the quarterfinal match and played hard against a top-notch, VC squad in the semifinals. It took Sisters 10 to 15 minutes to settle into Tuesday's game. The Valiants had big, fast athletes who challenged the Lady Outlaws and made them work hard. Valley Catholic scored at the 12-minute mark on a great... Full story

  • Outlaws announce All-League selections in football

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Sisters’ football squad had eight players selected to all-league teams Six Outlaws were first- team selections, including Justin deSmet, Jayden Vogt, Kalvin Parker, Ethan Eby, and Reid Woodson. DeSmet (senior) was named Player of the Year at defensive back, and also was a first-team selection at the defensive back and running back positions. In league he rushed for 478 yards in just five games, averaged 8.5 yards per carry, and scored three touchdowns. On defense, he registered 39 tackles, 13 assists, three interceptions, a... Full story

  • Seven Outlaws named All-League in volleyball

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    The Lady Outlaws volleyball team had seven of their players selected to all-league teams, including Gracie Vohs, who was named Player of the Year and was a first-team pick. In addition, she was voted First Team All Tournament at the State Tournament, and was named Player of the Game in the championship match. Vohs (senior outside hitter and captain) finished league with 468 kills, 232 digs, 61 aces, and 24 blocks. Coach Rory Rush said, "Gracie is the best all-around player in... Full story

  • JV football brings end to successful season

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 7, 2023

    The 21 players on the JV football squad finished their season at 8-1, their only loss the first game of the season. Jim Gurney and Jordon Wilkins teamed up to coach the Outlaws, Gurney primarily as a defensive coach, and Wilkins as the offensive coach. Gurney said, “We outscored our opponents 330-80 and that number is just ridiculous. Our average score was 40-6 of the games we won.” The offensive line consisted of Wyatt Szesze, Emmit Buller, Isaac Dunn, Kayden Morris, Finn Stancliff, Jackson Spor, and Jesus Quero; the final t... Full story

  • Outlaws lose a heartbreaker

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 7, 2023

    The Outlaw football squad battled through injuries the entire season to finish with a perfect league record, but fell 22-26 in the final seconds in the first round of the state playoffs. The Outlaws squared off against Yamhill-Carlton (YC) at home in Sisters on Friday night, November 3. Sisters opened the scoring in the first quarter with a field goal from Reid Woodson to take a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, carries from Hudson Beckwith and Tony Gonzalez and a big catch fro... Full story

  • Boys Soccer Falls in first round of playoffs

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 7, 2023

    The Outlaws took on a tough Delphian team on the turf at McMinnville High School on Saturday, October 28, and suffered a 2-1 loss. The turf field and nerves played a factor as both teams took a bit of time to settle into the game. Delphian was a counter-attack type of team and had two very fast and dangerous strikers. Coach Jeff Husmann stated that the Dragons plan was to play out of the back and then try to engage the Outlaws, defending deep in their defensive third, and then play a big ball into their strikers. Senior... Full story

  • Girls soccer advances to semifinals

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 7, 2023

    The Lady Outlaw soccer squad defeated St. Mary's in the quarterfinals of the state tournament at home in Sisters on Saturday, November 4. Coach Brain Holden told The Nugget he believes this is the first time in approximately 16 years that the Outlaws have made it to the semifinals. They were to travel over the hill and face No. 1 Valley Catholic in the semifinals on Tuesday, November 7. Both teams battled hard. In the 25th minute Sisters got their first goal. The ball was mis-... Full story

  • Outlaws are state volleyball champs

    Rongi Yost|Updated Nov 7, 2023

    The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad battled through three opponents to take first place at the state tournament last weekend in games. The tournament was exciting and nerve-racking to the very end. Sisters started their run with a 25-5, 25-20, 25-14 sweep against Corbett in the 8 a.m. quarterfinals on Friday, November 3. Sisters advanced to the semifinals and came back from a 0-2 deficit against Valley Catholic (VC), and won the next three sets to post the win in a match that wa... Full story

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