News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Outlaws soccer squad took down Western Christian (WC) at home on Saturday, September 14. Sisters players came out loose and focused from the opening whistle. They played well as a cohesive unit, and the early control of the midfield and the involvement from the defense led to the Outlaws first goal. Carter Van Meter played a well-weighted cross pass to Danny Benson, who calmly placed it in the net. The Outlaws second goal came in the 17th minute when Western Christian’s goalie fumbled the ball, and Alex Nieto followed t... Full story
Approaching the first meet of the season as a hard practice gave the Outlaws cross-country teams an attitude of testing fitness while getting some race experience simultaneously. The results were positive for veterans and newcomers alike. The biggest challenge of the meet was not the course or the muggy heat, but stepping to the starting line for the first time since losing teammate Kolby McMahon, the victim of a motorcycle accident last June. "There was a lot of emotion... Full story
Makena Zorza was hired three weeks ago as the girls assistant soccer coach, but after long-time coach Brian Holden resigned, she took over the head coaching position. Zorza graduated from Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) in 2018 and played soccer all four years, three years on their varsity squad as a forward and outside midfielder. While at Hood River the team won their conference every year. She went on and attended the University of Idaho where she played Club Soccer.... Full story
The Outlaws soccer squad lost 0-5 at home against Madras on Thursday, September 5. The match was scheduled to be played in Madras, but due to smoky conditions was moved to Sisters. The White Buffs are a disciplined and well-coached team and the Outlaws knew they were in for a battle. One of Sister’s tactical goals was to establish themselves in the midfield, and junior Nick Palmer is a big part of that. Coach Jeff Husmann noted that Palmer is very smart and physical and helped set the tone for their style of play. In a... Full story
The Outlaws fell 21-25, 15-15, 25-22, and 26-28 in a tough match at Caldera on Tuesday, September 3. A day later they hosted 3A Burns and 2A Trinity Lutheran. Sisters fell in three straight sets 20-25, 11-25, and 17-25. They managed to squeak out a five game win against Trinity with scores of 25-20,17-25, 25-29, 20-25, and 15-13. Sisters started off slow and timid in Tuesday’s game against Caldera. In the second set Caldera had a couple of good serving runs and offensively were hard to stop. In the third and fourth sets t... Full story
The Outlaws football team returns eight starters on both sides of the ball, including seniors Hudson Beckwith, Kolbi Cotner, and Garrett Sager, and juniors Kalvin Parker, Jozua Miller, and Ethan Eby. In addition, most of the special teams players also return for another year. Coach Gary Thorson said, “As is the case every season, staying healthy will be key for us, but this team has some fight in them and have learned how to battle through adversity. Senior leadership is critical on every team, especially at the high s... Full story
The boys soccer squad defeated the Delphian Dragons 3-1 on the road on Friday, August 30. The Dragons were the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year. Delphian is a private school with skilled club players, and Sisters came out ready for a tough match. Danny Benson scored Sisters first goal early in the first half to put the Outlaws on top 1-0. Coach Jeff Husmann described their second goal as the best-orchestrated goal of the night: Nick Palmer peppered the ball to freshman Alex Nieto, who received the pass... Full story
The boys’ soccer team has proven they are a squad to be reckoned with. The Outlaws have established themselves as one of the strongest teams in the league, winning league titles the past two years. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that they did lose a very strong group and this year will be about improving each week. Thirty-two guys signed up to play, and more are expected to join the team once school starts. Within that number are 14 freshman, the most since Jeff Husmann took over as head coach six years ago. Sisters d... Full story
Josh Kreunen was recently hired as the new head volleyball coach, and has only had time with the Lady Outlaws during daily doubles. After just one short week he’s had to divide over 36 girls into three teams, and get ready for preseason play. Several seniors are back for their final year, including Holly Davis, Jordyn Monaghan, Kathryn Scholl, Brooklyn Cooper, Kristen Elbek, and Sophie Rush. Davis is a steady force as the Outlaws’ setter. Kreunen stated that Holly is a strong, smart setter who is also a great defender and... Full story
Josh Kreunen was recently hired as the new head girls volleyball coach. He brings with him a wealth of personal and coaching experience. Kreunen started playing club volleyball when he was a sophomore in high school and played through high school, college, and beyond. While in high school, Josh played as a setter and outside hitter, and was voted to the All Regional Team as a setter his senior year. He graduated from Columbia River High School in Vancouver, Washington, and... Full story
Sisters K-9 Paws 4-H Club participated in the Deschutes County Dog Fair Show on July 30. Members showed in Obedience, Rally, Showmanship, and Agility. Fair participation increased to 22 members, which increased competition. The Sisters youth placed in the following categories: Obedience: Wyatt Whittaker - Champion; Savannah Weston - Reserve Champion; and Phoenix Padilla - Reserve Champion. Rally: Whittaker Wyatt - Reserve Champion; McKenna Lee - Blue; Phoenix Padilla - Red;... Full story
The town of Sisters, established in the late 1800s where two wagon roads met, continues to serve as a haven for cross-Cascade explorers drawn by the spirit of the Old West. Thousands of backpackers, with trail names like Forest and Sasquatch, arrive to rest and replenish as they walk through the wilderness. On a recent day, Chief Frodo, fresh from a stay at the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, crossed the street in search of Neosporin and instant coffee for his trek along the... Full story
Sisters Bike Park 242 is located on the edge of the Sisters High School parking lot. It provides an outlet for kids, of all ages, to get a little dusty and 'send it' while riding their bikes. In October 2015, the bike park received donations to start building a small pump track. In April of 2016, the big pump track was created. Then, in September of 2016, SPRD received a parks and recreation development grant to keep expanding the park. Much like everything else, when COVID... Full story
Pickleball has been named America's fastest-growing sport for the third year in a row in the 2024 Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Topline Participation Report. The report shows participation grew 51.8 percent from 2022 to 2023. In 2023, the 65+ age group was tied for having the second highest number of participants. In 2023 alone there were over 35 million pickleball players and it was growing exponentially at a rate of 158 percent over the last three years. The r... Full story
The height of summer is a good time to take the 4.8-mile Clear Lake Loop. Why go? The scene, the wonderfully enchanting intermittent combination of topaz and turquoise water mixed with old growth conifers and ancient lava flows. When to go? Pretty much any time works but best when snow is off the trails. And in the summer, like most all Central Oregon hikes, start early in the morning to get a good parking spot and to beat the heat. What to expect? This easy-to-moderate hike... Full story
Managers of the Deschutes National Forest are asking for public comment on a draft change in administrative rules that would allow approximately 160 miles of trails to be freed for use by Class 1 e-bikes. Currently, no e-bikes of any class are allowed in the Forest except on roads shared with other motorized vehicles. E-bikers say this is dangerous, often confronting high speed UTV and ATV users on narrow roads. Conversely, some non-e-bike users and pedestrians say that it is... Full story
It was a perfect day for a trail run in Central Oregon as runners gathered for the ninth annual Kiwanis Run to The Top at Hoodoo Ski Resort. Temperatures were still in the 60s as the runners set out at 8 a.m. for their 13.2 or 3.1 mile adventures. It's a simple concept - with an evil twist. Run a 5K or half marathon trail course around the beautiful Hoodoo Ski Area then finish the last mile gaining over 1,000 feet as you climb to the top of Hoodoo Mountain. "It's an awesome... Full story
The Forest Service is proposing to approve special use permits for two local businesses, Stagecoach Adventures and Cog Wild, to provide shuttle services to and from several trailheads within the Sisters Ranger District. Both companies have provided proposals for their operations and the District is currently completing the environmental effects (NEPA) and special-use permitting reviews. According to District Ranger Ian Reid, the two companies have proposed to operate shuttles that would serve hikers, bikers (mountain and/or... Full story
Ecosystems in the Northwest were heavily shaped by wolves before they were nearly wiped out of the region, a new study finds. By the 1930s, gray wolves were nearly gone in Oregon and the rest of the West, leading to the multiplication of animals the wolves hunted and creating an imbalance in the environment, researchers at Oregon State University found. But the full impact of their disappearance isn't fully understood because ecological research from the last century largely l... Full story
Two local pickleball players climbed to the top of the podium in a major competition in California. On the Fourth of July, Riley McHugh from Sisters and Georgie Scott, an Eagle Crest resident, fought their way through seven matches at the Newport Beach Open to win the 75-79 age group Mixed Doubles, 4.0-4.5 combined skill level. The win gives them a "golden ticket" ensuring an invitation to the national tournament in Mesa, AZ , Nov. 10-19, 2024. On the previous day, July 3,... Full story
Should e-bikes be allowed on certain local trails? The Deschutes National Forest is seeking input on that question, regarding the “E-bikes on Select Trails” project draft environmental assessment (EA). The proposed project would allow Class 1 pedal assist e-bikes on select, existing, natural surface trails and paved paths located near Sisters, Bend, and Sunriver. According to the Forest Service, “there are multiple reasons to consider the need to allow the use of Class 1 pedal assist e-bikes on select trails. The first reaso... Full story
The first iteration of the "Red, White, and Blue" 5K run and walk attracted over 200 participants on July 4th. The race replaced the annual "Rumble on the Runway 5K" that had been a part of the Sisters Eagle Airport festivities that took place for many years. Thursday's untimed, low-key event included people of all ages - visitors and locals alike - who enjoyed a pancake breakfast supplied by the Sisters Rotary Club following their navigation of the 5K course that started and... Full story
Coaching high school sports can be extraordinarily rewarding - helping young people grow and realize their potential, and creating bonds and memories that last a lifetime. Sports means a lot in Sisters, and many programs have had exceptional success. Coaching also comes with a high degree of stress and pressure, even in - perhaps especially in - the most successful programs. Last month, two-time Coach of the Year and 2023 state champion volleyball coach Rory Rush resigned her... Full story
There is perhaps no better wildflower trail in western Oregon at this time of year than the Cone Peak/Iron Mountain loop, which of course makes it very popular. It's about 7.5 miles if you do the whole thing, but some of the best flowers are within a 5 mile up and back jaunt on the Cone Peak (eastern, lower) end. Massive old growth trees on the way up, spectacular sweeping meadows packed with abundant and diverse flowers, and some excellent views complete this package of... Full story
They bloom in shades of blue over the deserts, forests, and meadows of Sisters. In the world of common names, some local wildflowers lean into a little poetry with titles like "Fairy Slipper," "Blazing Star," and "Spring Gold." Common names for plants can be both illustrative or confusing. There are many flowers called "Spring Beauty." Some plants have multiple common names. But how did a group of delicate wild blooms end up with the strange common name of "Beardtongues?" The... Full story
