News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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In basketball action, the Lady Outlaws lost to the two top teams in the state in their season openers — a 54-28 loss at home against Burns on Tuesday, November 30, and two days later a 48-18 loss at Riverdale. Burns was a tough matchup on Tuesday. The Hilanders are traditionally a good basketball team, and last year finished second at state. They came out strong in the first quarter and scored 12 points, and held the Outlaws scoreless for the first five-and-a-half... Full story
The Outlaws return four senior players — Adam Maddox-Castle, Jessey Murillo, Taine Martin, and Mehkye Froehlich — to the boys varsity squad this season. Maddox-Castle and Jessey Murillo have played on the varsity squad since their sophomore year, and will bring leadership, poise, and experience to the team. Maddox-Castle primarily played at point guard in past seasons. This year he will also be able to play off the ball, where the team can use his strength and athletic skills to advantage on both the offensive... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws JV volleyball squad finished their season 10-6, and showed marked improvement from start to finish. One big highlight was winning Silver in the Crook County Tournament. Ten players were on the roster, including freshman Alexis Gibney (setter); middle blockers Audrey Sybesma and Haven Heuberger both freshmen; freshman defensive specialist Emma Long; Ava Stotts, a freshman; and sophomore Kristen Elbek, sophomore right side hitter Kiara Martin; outside hitters Brooklyn Cooper, a sophomore, and Tania... Full story
Eight Outlaw football players were selected to All-League teams, including junior Justin DeSmet and senior Jessey Murillo, who were First-Team selections. DeSmet, who was also a team captain, earned First-Team Running Back, and First-Team Defensive Back. Justin had 70 carries for 437 yards, two touchdowns, and averaged 6.24 yards per carry. He also had nine receptions for 63 yards. On defense, DeSmet recorded 32 tackles, 13 assists, and two interceptions. DeSmet had a huge impact on the Outlaws’ football program. He ran t... Full story
The Lady Outlaws will return 10 players to their varsity squad this season, including six experienced, veteran seniors. Seniors include Haleigh Froelich, Ellie Mayes, Delaney McAfee, Ashlynn Moffat, Josie Patton, and Hadley Schar. Froelich was a Second-Team, All-Conference pick last year, and will play at post again this year. She runs the court well, is a strong finisher around the basket, and a good rebounder, especially on the offensive boards. Mayes will play at both the guard and wing positions. Mayes is a fiery... Full story
The Outlaws soccer squad had four players who earned All-League honors, including Tate Kaczmarek, Gus Patton, and Vincent Christian, who were all First-Team picks. Kaczmarek, senior and co-captain, is a four-year starter and played at forward for the Outlaws. He was the leading goal scorer this year with 17 goals. He also tallied nine assists over the course of league play. “Tate has exceptional field vision, is a very versatile player, is attack-minded, and has an incredible work rate,” said Coach Jeff Husmann. Patton, sen... Full story
The Outlaws JV football squad finished their season with a 3-4 overall record. Twenty-three players were on the roster, and three, including Kayle Mock, Ethan Eby, and Kelvin Parker, saw significant minutes on the varsity squad. Mock (sophomore), and Eby and Parker (freshmen) were all instrumental players, and according to Defensive Coordinator Jim Gurney will be foundational for the varsity team next year. Mock played as running back, wide receiver, and at safety. He was... Full story
Senior Josie Patton was a First-Team All-League pick and earned top recognition as Goalkeeper of the Year in the All-League voting. Patton has been a four-year starting goalie for the Outlaws, and last year was also named Goalie of the Year in 4A. Coach Brian Holden noted that Patton is a tall player with strong hands and a broad wingspan. She is a dedicated athlete, a positive team leader, and vocal from the back. Patton recorded 11 shutouts, and only had three goals scored a... Full story
The Lady Outlaws had a stellar league season and finished with a 11-1 record — all sweeps, except for two matches. Six Outlaw players stood out and earned All-League recognition — and Coach Rory Rush was named Coach of the Year. It came as no surprise that junior Gracie Vohs, Sisters’ outside hitter and team captain, was a First-Team pick and named Player of the Year. Vohs recorded 220 kills, 24 blocks, and 25 aces during league play. Coach Rory Rush said, “Gracie... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad finished third at the state tournament, held at Springfield High School on Friday and Saturday, November 4-5. Sisters started the tourney with a sweep over the St. Mary Crusaders in the quarterfinals. The first set was back-and-forth until midway through, when the Outlaws pulled ahead and recorded the win. Bailey Robertson had several nice blocks and Gracelyn Myhre put down several hard kills. With the Outlaws ahead 21-13 Mia Monaghan went... Full story
The Lady Outlaws fell in a heart-breaking loss to the Lady Warriors at Amity High School in the state quarterfinals on Saturday, November 5. Sisters battled hard the entire contest and with 15 minutes left in the game thought they’d scored the go-ahead goal. Shae Wyland took a free kick and booted a laser shot that deflected off the bar and Ella Davis was there to head it in for the score. Coach Brian Holden said, “An official got involved, and made an offsides call, whi... Full story
The Outlaws football squad lost to No. 4-ranked Banks in a final score of 47-8 in the first round of state playoffs, which was held at Hare Field in Hillsboro. Weather conditions were horrible, as teams battled the cold and stormy weather with incessant rain the entire evening. Banks is a very physical and well-coached team, and dominated the game on both sides of the ball all night long. The Outlaws offense fumbled twice inside their own 10-yard line, which set up easy scores for the Braves. At the half the Outlaws trailed... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer team faced top-seeded Oregon Episcopal (OE) in the second round of state playoffs without two of their strongest and most experienced players, Aidan Eckert and Vincent Christian, one out due to penalty and the other due to injury. The OE Aardvarks only had one loss on the season and the Outlaws knew they were in for an uphill battle. Sisters battled hard throughout the contest but lost 0-3. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that the Outlaws’ plan was to “gum up the middle of the field, get all of the... Full story
Sisters’ football squad defeated Harrisburg on the road in a final score of 42-14 on Friday, October 28, in their final league game of the season. With the win the Outlaws (No. 13) are playoff bound; they will compete in the first round against Banks (No. 4) on Friday, November 4 at Banks High School. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Outlaws took control of the game from the start. After an opening defensive stand, Adam Maddox-Castle sprinted down the left sideline for a 29-yard touchdown that was set up by some great blocks b... Full story
Sisters boys soccer squad defeated Blanchet Catholic (BC) 3-2 in a nail-biter in the first round of the state playoffs held in Sisters on Saturday, October 29. The Outlaws advance to the second round and will play on the road against Oregon Episcopal on Tuesday, November 1. The Outlaws took the field on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon in their game against BC, and came with energy and determination. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that he told his boys, “Every m... Full story
The Lady Outlaws punched their ticket to the big dance with their 3-0 win over Westside Christian in the second round of playoffs on Saturday, October 29. They will head to the state tournament held on Friday and Saturday, November 4-5 at Springfield High School. Their first match of the tourney will be against St. Mary’s on Friday at 1:15 p.m. Sisters got the win against Westside Christian, but it wasn’t a pretty match. The Outlaws struggled with their serve-receive, hit... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team continued to dominate league play last, week and proved why they’re at the top of the pack. Sisters recorded a sweep on the road over Siuslaw on Monday, October 18, and two days later swept the Hawks at La Pine. On Monday the Outlaws took the long, windy trek to Florence to take on the Lady Vikings of Siuslaw. Sisters came out composed and focused in a match that Coach Rory Rush wanted the girls to treat as a state playoff game. Rush said, “With State right around the corner, we have been pre... Full story
The boys soccer squad entered their final game of the season at home against Central Linn (CL) on Wednesday, October 19, with the conference title on the line. Sisters (No.2) and Central Linn (No.1) both entered the contest with one loss in league play. It was a fierce battle, but the Outlaws emerged on top in a final score of 2-1, and were crowned league champions. Sisters took the field amid an energized crowd of supporters. During their warm-ups it was announced that the girls soccer team had beat Central Linn on the road... Full story
The Outlaws soccer program honored seniors Gus Patton, Tate Kaczmarek, Aidan Eckert, Corbin Fredland, Taine Martin, and Zenus Ortega prior to their game against La Pine last week. Patton has been a varsity starter for two years, and this year was a co-captain. Husmann noted that Gus is a strong leader, a special individual, is always positive and works hard, but reminds everyone it’s all about having fun. Kaczmarek is a four-year starter and a co-captain this year. Tate is a highly skilled player and led the team in scoring.... Full story
The Outlaws football squad lost 20-7 on the road against the Siuslaw Vikings on a very cold and rainy Friday night, October 21. Sisters started out with an interception by Patrick Silva less than five minutes into the contest. They got the ball down to the 45-yard line, but offensive penalties stalled the drive. The Outlaws’ defense held strong, and at the end of the first quarter it was deadlocked 0-0. Early in the second period Siuslaw got on the scoreboard with a five-yard touchdown run, but failed on their two-point conve... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer squad emerged as conference champs after their 1-0 win over Central Linn (CL) on Wednesday, October 19. But the win and claiming the conference title didn’t come easy. In order for the Outlaws to have a chance, Central Linn had to finish with a tie in their game against Pleasant Hill on Monday, October 17, and then the Outlaws had to beat Central Linn on the road on Wednesday, October 19. That’s just what happened. Central Linn ended their game with Pleasant Hill in a 1-1 tie, and on Wednesday the Out... Full story
The Lady Outlaws continued to roll over league foes last week, with an 8-0 shutout at home against a young and inexperienced Siuslaw squad on Monday, October 10, and three days later a 3-0 shutout on the road at Santiam Christian. In Tuesday’s game the Outlaws scored seven goals in the first 25 minutes of the contest and at the half held an 8-0 lead. Since the Outlaws were up by eight, the game was called and came to an end. The Outlaws were able to move the ball around the field with ease, get balls to the corner, and f... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer team suffered a tough 2-1 loss at Santiam Christian on Thursday, October 13. Sisters and Santiam Christian both came onto the field focused and ready to play, but seven minutes in the Outlaws had a breakdown in communication on defense, and the Eagles scored. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget his team didn’t panic, but settled into their style of play, and showed character and grit. The Eagles boast a couple of very fast and crafty players, but the Outlaws’ defense made the necessary adjustments and... Full story
The Outlaws enjoyed a beautiful, crisp fall evening for their homecoming football game, and their senior night ceremony. Before kickoff, Sisters’ 11 seniors were honored for their contributions to the football program. Seniors Gabe Bailey, Ben Cooper, Brody Duey, Hayden Kunz, Adam Maddox-Castle, Easton Moore, Jessey Murillo, Henry Rard, Mason Sellers, Patrick Silva, and Hudson Symonds were all met by their families on the football field in front of a big Outlaws crowd. C... Full story
The No. 1-ranked Lady Outlaws volleyball squad traveled to Pleasant Hill High School on Tuesday, October 11, to take on the No. 3 ranked Billies, and lost in a grueling five-set match — their first loss in league play. Two days later, the agony of defeat was put behind them as they swept Creswell at home, and secured the Mountain Valley Conference Championship. In Monday’s matchup against Pleasant Hill the Lady Outlaws jumped out to a quick and decisive 25-18 first set, but knew better than to expect the Billies to g... Full story
