Contact usContact us
Monday, February 16, 2026
type here...
Home Blog Page 157

Girls win, boys second in Taft Invitational swim meet

Jim Fossum
-
0
Girls win, boys second in Taft Invitational swim meet
Dylan Barrera was one of 19 Taft swimmers to post their best times Thursday.

The Taft High girls got three individual wins and two relay titles to place first, while the boys won three races to finish second Thursday in the Taft Invitational swim meet at the Lincoln City Community Center pool.

The Class 3A Tigers defeated Gladstone 354-283 in girls action, while Class 4A Newport won the boys competition 404-257 over Taft.

“The girls had a full complement of the team there and did very well and benefited from both relays scoring a lot of points,” Taft coach Lissa Parker said. “We had many strong top-four swims as well for the girls.”

Senior Lydia Prins won the 200-yard individual medley, junior Sammy Halferty won the 100-yard breaststroke and sophomore Napy Meyer won the 100-yard butterfly for the Taft girls.

Senior Joram Hoff won the 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard IM and sophomore Jose Segura won the 100-yard breaststroke for the boys.

Freshmen Charlotte Lundstedt (200 freestyle) and Aubrey Sciarrotta (100 free) joined Halferty (200 IM), Meyer (400 free) and Prins (100 back) with runner-up finishes for the Taft girls.

Sophomores Brieanna LeBoeuf (100 free) and Isabelle Serrato (400 free), junior Bryanna Paget (100 fly), Lundstedt (100 breast) and Sciarrotta (50 free) finished third for the girls.

Freshman Dylan Barrera (100 fly), juniors Micah McLeish (200 free) and Segura (200 IM) placed third for the boys.

The girls 200-yard medley (Sciarrotta, Halferty, Prins, Lundstedt) and 400-yard free (Sciarrotta, Meyer, Prins, Halferty) relay teams were also victorious.

The Tigers placed second in the girls 200 free relay (LeBoeuf, Serrato, Paget, Lundstedt) and 200 boys medley relay (Hoff, Lundstedt, Segura, McLeish).

Freshman Angel Moreno, sophomores Kealy Boyd and Isabell Mackie, juniors Ethan Price, Degan Sawyer and Hannah Weaver, and senior Sam Anderson joined Barrera, Halferty, Hoff, LeBoeuf, Lundstedt, McLeish, Meyer, Paget, Prins, Sawyer, Sciarrotta and Segura with personal-best times.

“Most all of the swimmers for both girls and boys posted best times yesterday [19 of 21], which is a positive note for this time of the season as we are working hard,” Parker said.

Taft was missing star freshman Sam Cortes and Tanner Landry due to illness, but junior Hunter Lunstedt returned to the lineup to swim in one relay while finishing up rehab on a shoulder injury. Junior Mike Young also has had some shoulder issues, but is going to be cleared to compete soon, Parker said.

“Regardless, the Newport boys are a powerhouse and give us some strong competition as they always seem to come from behind to finish strong in their relays,” Parker said.

Taft returns to the pool Wednesday for a three-way meet at Seaside.

Team Scores

Complete Results

Taft Results

Relay Results

Photos by Lon French

Avoiding storm damage: Tips from the Sheriff

News Release
-
0
Avoiding storm damage: Tips from the Sheriff

storm damage tips

In any season, storms can be severe, but there are ways to prepare your home to minimize the risk of damage when severe weather strikes. In some cases, taking these steps can mean the difference between costly home repairs and no storm damage to your home at all.

1. Remove Dead Wood. Trimming your trees regularly will help fewer branches fall in heavy wind or other severe weather. For particularly tall trees, experts can do the trimming for you and can also tell you when trees are at risk of being blown over in a storm so they can be removed.

2. Secure Outdoor Items. Loose items like grills, picnic tables, and lawn furniture should be brought inside to avoid becoming projectiles in storms with high winds. Decorations, even when they are securely attached to the home, could also cause damage or be destroyed in the storm.

3. Deal with Drainage Problems. Having the gutters cleaned once leaves have fallen should be a given, but there can be other drainage problems around your home, including areas where water can drain onto the foundation and cause damage. Landscaping professionals can help you identify the problems and find solutions so that you don’t have issues when the storms come.

4. Inspect the Roof Periodically. A brand-new roof should withstand most severe weather, but if your roof is five to 10 years old or older, it should be checked for loose shingles, nails and sheathing. Not only can shingles blow off in a storm, but loose nails and sheathing can cause chunks of roofing to be dislodged or create openings for rain and ice to penetrate.

If an inspection does turn up any possible leaks, getting them fixed right away will protect your home from damage in severe weather. Roofs that are over 15 years old risk sudden deterioration or failure in storm situations even if no problems are apparent.

5. Consider Impact-Rated Windows. You may be able to protect your windows from damage by installing hurricane shutters, or just boarding up the windows if a severe storm is imminent. The fact is, though, that any new windows are likely to be more airtight and impervious to leaks and damage than older windows. In areas where severe weather is frequent, such as our coastal areas, it’s worth considering windows that are specially made to withstand storm-level air pressure and impact.

For more information and tips, visit our web site at www.lincolncountysheriff.net and Like us on Facebook.

YOUNG LIFE: Teaching kids how to grow old through Christ

Jim Fossum
-
0
YOUNG LIFE: Teaching kids how to grow old through Christ

Young Life Lincoln City

“Being with God isn’t just about being in church. It can be about cracking eggs on each others’ heads.”

— Taft High senior Lilly Salsbery

No matter how you look at it, Young Life makes a difference.

Kelly Ellis knows better than anyone. She’s the leader of a diverse group of high school-age kids who call Chapel by the Sea home every other Monday night in a carefree environment designed to party with a purpose.

Kelly Ellis
Kelly Ellis

“Young Life’s mission is to introduce teens to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith,” Ellis said.

Participation in Young Life is considered the first step of a lifelong journey by assuming the choices kids make today — based on God’s love — will have an impact on their lives tomorrow . . . that their lives have worth, meaning and purpose.

“We play games, bond and talk,” Taft senior Lydia Prins said. “We grow into relationships with each other and God, and it lets us break out of our shells.”

Young Life

Because kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care, Young Life leaders show they care by going where kids are, meeting them as they are, believing in who they can be . . .

And what they can become.

“Young Life leaders are committed to being involved with kids’ lives — from supporting them at their sporting events to listening to them talk about what’s important to them,” Ellis said.

Open to all teens, Young Life meets every other Monday night at Chapel by the Sea for “Club,” where members play games, interact and have fun. On opposite weeks, the participants assemble at people’s houses for “Campaigners” Bible study to learn more about Jesus.

“Young Life literally brings life to loving God,” Salsbery said. “I started coming because being with God isn’t just about being in church. Everybody understands fun.”

Lilly Salsbery
Lilly Salsberry as a bodyguard in “Protect the President,” a game played by Young Lifers

_ _ _

“When you get a good group of young people who believe, are passionate, sacrifice and are committed to a singular purpose, you better look out because great things can happen.”

— Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney

_ _ _

Young_Life_LogoYoung Life started in 1941 in Texas and is now in 90 countries worldwide. In Lincoln City, Young Life has been active for more than 30 years since Jim and Becky Kulla started a club for Taft students.

The group goes to camp annually in the summer at a Young Life recreational property, and plans occasional weekend events such as dodge ball or bowling. This year, the students are looking forward to summer camp week in July at Washington Family Ranch in Antelope. Participants commonly call camp week the greatest experience of their lives.

According to its website, Young Life Oregon Cascades reaches kids in 25 cities and towns across the region, which stretches from the 45th parallel in the north to California in the south, from the Pacific Ocean to the state’s eastern border. It touches the hearts and minds of kids in small towns such as Baker City, Burns and Mill City; coastal towns such as Coos Bay and Newport, high desert towns such as Bend, college towns such as Eugene and Corvallis, and the state capital of Salem.

Young Life believes in the power of presence – that kids’ lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults share God’s love with them. Because its leaders believe in them, kids begin to see that their lives can have importance and impact. It’s the first step of a glorious adventure that will affect the careers they choose, marriages they form and families they raise.

“Young Life cares about kids. We believe that all students deserve to know about the life that God has for them,” Ellis said.

David Jin
Senior David Jin gets his kicks at Monday Club

Young Life programs are custom-made for kids throughout their adolescent years. While Young Life is the name of the group aimed at high school students, its middle school program is called WyldLife. The initiative for college and university students is known as Young Life College. Young Life reaches military teens through a program called Club Beyond.

“It will help me make decisions to try and better myself and others, to try to become a kinder individual and just be more loving,” Taft senior Charlotte Huppert said.

Young Life starts with adults concerned enough about kids to go to them on their turf and in their culture to build bridges of friendship. The relationships don’t happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust, consistency and persistence.

Tyee Fisher
Tyee Fisher joins in the fun

“I found myself in a low place around seventh grade,” Taft senior Tyee Fisher said. “I found God and grew into a family with these people.”

Young Life makes a difference in kids’ lives because it is supported by adults and parents who care. Membership is for those who want to get the most out of life, whatever their interests or abilities, and no matter who they hang out with.

J.J. Butz
J.J. Butz, welcome participant

“I was afraid I wasn’t going to be accepted, but I was accepted with open arms,” J.J. Butz said.

Along the way, Young Life encourages kids to celebrate their faith through participation in a local congregation.

“It gives you another home,” Fisher said. “You know you always have someone to talk to when you’re here.”

Lincoln City Young Life

Three fishermen dead after vessel capsizes near Newport

Justin Werner & Jim Fossum
-
0
Three fishermen dead after vessel capsizes near Newport

Mary B II

Three fishermen are dead after their commercial vessel capsized in hazardous waters Tuesday night at Yaquina Bay in Newport.

The U.S. Coast Guard was called to escort the 42-foot Mary B II through rough seas when it overturned at approximately 10 p.m. in 14- to 16-foot waves, with swells of 20 feet.

The Coast Guard said two fishermen were pulled from the water and taken to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, and a third was trapped and found deceased in the vessel early Wednesday morning.

Pronounced dead were James Lacey, 48, of South Toms River, N.J.; Stephen Biernacki, 50, of Barnegat Township, N.J.; and Joshua Porter, 50, of Toledo.

“We had two boat crews and a helicopter on scene,” U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialist Petty Officer First Class Levi Read said. “Our hearts and thoughts are with the families of the deceased crew members.”

Mary B II
Rescuers inspect the wreckage of the Mary B II

The Coast Guard was escorting three boats to port under bar restrictions due to the high seas when the Mary B II was struck by a wave, pitched and overturned. After a rescue helicopter was launched, a swimmer discovered the body of Lacey, who was transported to paramedics on shore and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Newport Fire Department found Porter deceased near Nye Beach at approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. After the vessel ran aground approximately 100 yards off shore near Yaquina Bay North Jetty, Biernacki was discovered dead in the wheelhouse of the disintegrated green and white wooden crab boat.

An Air Facility Newport aircrew conducted an overflight and reported no visible pollution, but lots of debris scattered around. Oregon State Park Rangers are in charge of gathering the planks and other materials.

Read said the Coast Guard has been affected by the federal government shutdown with licensing, certification and maintenance being put on hold, but continues to focus on port security and search-and-rescue operations.

“We will continue to assist mariners and carry out our essential missions,” he said.

Commercial fishing season opened less than a week ago, on Friday, Jan. 4.

The Coast Guard announced it is investigating the incident in a news release issued by its 13th District Pacific Northwest branch in Seattle on Wednesday night.

Mary B II
The Mary B II sailing out of Newport (Photo by Mark Ludwick)

 

Willamina drops visiting Tigers in boys, girls basketball action

Jim Fossum
-
0
Willamina drops visiting Tigers in boys, girls basketball action
Taft High’s Autumn Ellis, above and below (File photos)

The Taft High varsity basketball teams saw their respective losing streaks extended Tuesday with the boys losing 52-45 and the girls 63-36 in Class 3A Coastal Range League play at Willamina.

The boys fell to 5-9 overall and 0-4 in conference action with their fourth straight defeat, while the girls dropped their 10th straight game to drop to 2-12, 0-4.

The Bulldogs improved to 9-5, 1-3 in boys play and 2-2 in 10-4 in girls action.

The Taft girls host Warrenton at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The games were moved to Saturday, Jan. 12, at the same times.

Taft boys coach Andy Morgan’s comments

“The boys traveled to Warrenton on Saturday, Jan. 5, for a mid-day game to make up the contest postponed due to stormy weather in December. As the Tigers’ third game of the week, also the third league game of the season, a win was our goal. It was a close game throughout, with Taft leading early. However, the Tiger boys were unable to contain one player who scored 30 points for the home team.

“Graden Kehr was given the start and the task of containing the lone scoring threat for the home team. Held to less than 10 in the first half, Kehr did a fantastic job. Unfortunately, in the second half, the Tigers failed to talk on the defensive end, leading to some tough screens, setting free the opposing team’s best scorer.

“Taft fell behind in the fourth quarter and fell to Warrenton by a single bucket. Turnovers were once again the nail in the coffin for the young Tigers. Still missing Eli DeMello and Lucas Hindman to injuries, the Tigers were unable to handle the ball in critical situations, coughing it up on more than 20 possessions. Poor ball handling continues to be a theme for the Tigers.

“Tuesday, the boys traveled to Willamina to finish the first of three circuits through the Coastal Range League. Hoping to come home with a win was going to be a challenge, as the Tigers would begin the game with three underclassmen in starting positions, resulting from absences earlier in the week by some of the Tiger upperclassmen.

“Commitment to basketball and dedication to the team has been problematic for the Tigers. I don’t think we have started the same five, more than two weeks in a row all season. In all, there have been possibly eight or nine different starting lineups. Luckily, the youth movement has helped the team to develop faster, allowing a much larger rotation.

“Once again, the Tigers led in all the critical intermissions. Holding the Bulldogs to 15 points in the first half, Taft looked poised to capture their first league win. Unfortunately, there were some huge officiating mistakes, causing some momentum swings that were hard to overcome.

“Senior Ray Darrington had another nice night of production, scoring double digits and tallying double-digit rebounds before being struck with a technical foul. Darrington returned the ball to the trailing referee after going to the floor on a call against teammate Tyee Fisher. The referee assessing the foul to Fisher, interpreted Darrington’s intentions as a hostile move towards his “stripped brother” and hit the Tiger’s leading scorer with a critical fourth foul.

“Minutes later, the Tiger’s were crippled when Darrington was sent to the bench, with a fifth foul. The game went to overtime and the home Bulldogs were able to capture momentum, as they pressured the young Tiger backcourt. Taft failed to score enough to overcome the Willamina team. It is worth noting that junior Trenton Fisher showed moments of dominance with the ball, as he continues to recover from three weeks of absence due to illness.”

No more ‘Eating Fresh’ at Newport Walmart Subway

Justin Werner
-
0
No more ‘Eating Fresh’ at Newport Walmart Subway
Don Williams Subway
Owner Don Williams removes equipment from the Newport Walmart Subway store on Wednesday

The kingdom of $5 footlongs has suffered a blow with the closing of the Newport Walmart Subway store after owner Don Williams determined the location was unprofitable.

“We have been getting the right numbers of people coming to the restaurant, but they haven’t been spending what we need,” Williams said. “With labor costs and the advent of paid sick leave, which is in its second year, the store has become unprofitable.”

Williams and a couple of helpers filled two large U-Haul trucks with everything that was the Newport Subway store. Countertops, sinks, the soda machine and racks that held the chain sandwich-maker’s signature bread “had to go,” Williams said.

The former Lincoln City mayor will have to make a third moving trip to recover the walk-in cooler, which is attached to a Walmart-owned fire suppression system. To get it out, he will need to go through Walmart corporate.

Walmart staff expressed sadness for the loss of the Subway, but said if they needed a meatball fix they could go down the street to the remaining Newport store, located next to Fred Meyer, or pick from the two in Lincoln City, which Williams owns.

Williams said he was unsure what would replace the Subway store.

“I think Walmart is going to take it back over, but I don’t know what they will put in,” he said. “This store has been like an anchor dragging down the other stores. In the end, this will help the other three Subways.”

TAFT TEAM PAGE: Meet the Tigers

Homepage Staff
-
0
TAFT TEAM PAGE: Meet the Tigers

Coach: Andy Morgan (assistants Brandon Hertz, Dustin Hankins, Kyle Hamlin)

No. Name Grade
1 Lucas Hindman 11
2 Jordan Hall 11
3 Kaden Hindman 9
4 Trenton Fisher 11
5 Eli Demello 11
12 Graden Kerr 10
22 Tyee Fisher 12
23 Clay Nelson 12
44 Ray Darrington 12

Coach: Jake Tolan (assistants Megan Lupo, Ryan Gates)

No. Name Grade
0 Chloe Peterson 9
1 Claira Tolan 10
11 Emma Coulter 11
12 Autumn Ellis 11
14 Maleah Smith 12
23 Kayla Lininger 10
24 Savannah Russo 12
31 Brooke Orendorff 11
32 Avery Nightingale 10
35 Fatima Lupercio-Rubio 11
45 Jordyn Ramsey 10
52 Jazmyn Reyes-Cornejo 12

Coach: Lissa Parker (assistant Maria Cortes)

Boys

Name Grade
Alex Wigington Tibbitts 10
Angel Moreno 9
Ayden Woodard 11
Cristofer Ochoa 9
Degen Sawyer 11
Dylan Rodriguez- Barrera 9
Ethan Price 11
Hunter Lunstedt 11
Joe Luis Segura Cortes 10
Jonee Wright 12
Joram Hoff 12
Micah McLeish 12
Michael Young 11
Sam Anderson 12
Sam Cortes 9
Tanner Landry 12

Girls

Grade
Aubrey Sciarrotta 9
Brieanne LeBoeuf 10
Bryanna Berlin 11
Cassandra Galvan 10
Charlotte Lunstedt 9
Hannah Weaver 11
Isabell Mackie 10
Isabelle Serrato 10
Kealy Boyd 10
Lydia Prins 12
Napthali Meyer 11
Samantha Halferty 11

Coach: Robb Ellis (assistants Josh Liner, Joe Salsbery, Lon French, Luke Hall)

Name Grade
Alec Bosworth 11
Autumn Barela 12
Biz Byrum 12
Cody Knott 12
David Jin 12
Devon Lindquist 12
Elin Fitch 11
Eriq Aquino 12
Gio Salazar 12
Jace Fostveit 12
Jace Phippen 11
Jacob Mayoral 12
Jared Bryan 12
Jeff Adair 11
Jesse Carrillo 9
Jose Flores 10
Kaden White 9
Kadence James 9
Kevin Acosta 10
Riley Ellis 9
Victor Carrasco 12
William Calderon 10
Zane Rowley 10

Coach: Kyle Hamlin

No. Name Grade
0 Ethan Unruh 9
3 Kaden Hindman 9
10 Elijah Crowe 9
11 Francisco Ramos 10
12 Graden Kehr 10
15 Austin Winters 9
20 Luke Johnson 9
24 Eston Whistler 9
32 Adrian Moreno Garcia 9
33 JJ Lupericio-Rubio 9

Coach: Megan Lupo

No. Name Grade
Addie Gates 9
3 Sydney Sanders 9
4 Hataya McNair 10
5 Jada Ellis 9
10 Lily Hatton 9
13 Jaelyn Olmeda 9
15 Nicole-Marie Reyes 9
21 Kenya Fajardo 9
22 Cecilia Huynh 9
25 Delayna O’Daniels 10
30 Olivia Coulter 9
34 Emeli Canales-Martinez 12
40 Grace Kowarko 9
42 Veronica Jin 10
44 Kahliah Moroyoqui-Napyer 9
55 Kyah Neeley 9

Team photos courtesy COHEN & PARK PORTRAIT STUDIO

Rosters compiled from OSAA website

New City Councilors to undergo basic training at City Hall

Jim Fossum
-
0
New City Councilors to undergo basic training at City Hall

Lincoln City Council

Three newly elected Lincoln City City Councilors will undergo training on the basics of city governance tonight prior to joining Dick Anderson for his swearing in as Don Williams’ replacement as mayor on Jan. 14.

Mitch Parsons in Ward 1, Diane Kusz in Ward II and Rick Mark in Ward III will be versed in public records, public meetings, ethics, procedures in quasi-judicial and legislative proceedings and related matters at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Mitch Parsons
Mitch Parsons (Ward I)
Diane Kusz
Diane Kusz (Ward II)
Rick Mark (Ward III)

Since there may be a quorum of members present for the training, the gathering will be recognized as a public meeting, but no discussion of substantive policy matters will come before the Council and no action taken. There will be no opportunity for public involvement or comment during the training.

“I’m excited to get started,” Parsons said. “I look forward to being sworn in next week and can’t wait to help our city be its best.”

Parsons is replacing Wahlke in Ward I, Kusz is replacing Anderson in Ward II and Mark is replacing Kip Ward in Ward III. Diana Hinton (Ward I), Riley Hoagland (Ward II) and Judy Casper (Ward III) will continue to serve their duly elected terms as councilors.

Mayor Dick Anderson

Anderson, who has identified affordable and workforce housing as his priorities, will be serving his second term as Lincoln City mayor after holding the position from January 2011 to December 2014. He collected 1,425 votes to 1,409 for Susan Wahlke and 1,167 for David Dahle in November’s general election.

Anderson will take the Oath of Office during the first regular City Council meeting of 2019 on Monday, Jan. 14. He has been a Lincoln City City Councilor from 2009-2010 and 2015 to present.

As the elected legislative body of the City of Lincoln City, the mayor and City Council have overall responsibility for the scope, direction and financing of City services.

The City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Third Floor, 801 SW Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Quantity produces quality in inaugural Taft High wrestling tournament  

Jim Fossum
-
0
Quantity produces quality in inaugural Taft High wrestling tournament  

Team scores weren’t kept, but winning titles wasn’t Taft High Coach Robb Ellis’ intent for Saturday’s first Holiday Crab Pools Invitational, where 123 wrestlers from 13 squads battled in the school gymnasium to turn an abundance of mat time into individual improvement.

“The concept was a unique one as we tried to pair wrestlers by skill level into four-man pools and a few three-man and five-man pools, where wrestlers got to wrestle two, three or four matches against wrestlers with similar experience and ability,” the second-year Taft coach said.

With a meet-leading 21 competitors in the crowded field, 14 Tigers placed first or second in their pools.

“Taft showed up and wrestled above their coaches’ expectations,” Ellis said.

In the varsity skill-level pools, Cody Knott (160 pounds), David Jin (170) and Jace Fostveit (195) took first place, while Giovanni Salazar (126), Devon Lindquist (152) and Jace Phippen (220) finished second.

Riley Ellis (145), Jacob Mayoral (160), Jeff Adair (195) and Alec Bosworth (220) were victorious in the JV skill-level pools, while Kevin Acosta (132), Jared Bryan (152) and Elin Fitch (170) placed second in the JV competition.

Freshman Kadence James captured first in the 126-pound girls division, while senior Autumn Barela was forced into a boys group due to having no girls in her weight class.

“The coolest thing to see as a coach was that our first-year and younger wrestlers competed well as a group and outperformed wrestlers with similar skill levels from many of the schools,” Ellis said. “It shows that our approach as coaches to train newer wrestlers must be working.”

Ellis said Saturday’s emphasis on individual improvement should help the Tigers on Thursday when they compete in their first league dual meet against host Willamina, Dayton and Clatskanie. Willamina is the defending State champion and joins Dayton with returning State champions and State placers at multiple weights.

“This will be a time that our wrestlers need to perform well to get seeding for possible better placement in their bracket at the District tournament to try to place third or better and qualify for State,” he said. “If they can win matches against certain top wrestlers at league dual matches, they may have an easier time fighting their way into third place or better at Districts.”

Taft will also compete Saturday, Jan. 12, in the Alsea Bay Classic in Waldport, “where we will see some great competition and some new teams we haven’t seen this year,” Ellis said.

There will also be a girls division competing at Waldport. The girls State qualifier is set Feb. 1-2 at Liberty High School in Hillsboro.

The District tournament is slated Feb. 15 at Warrenton High School.

UPDATED: Taft boys place third, girls fourth in Philomath swim meet

Jim Fossum
-
0
UPDATED: Taft boys place third, girls fourth in Philomath swim meet

Freshman Sam Cortes won the 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard individual medley, while junior Micah McLeish won the 200-yard freestyle Saturday to lead the Taft High boys to third place at the Clemens Invitational swim meet in Philomath.

Senior Jordan Hoff placed second in the 100 back and 200 IM as the Tigers finished behind team champion Salem Academy (492) and runner-up Philomath (386) with 348 points.

Freshman Angel Moreno (100 breast) and sophomore Jose Segura (200 free) also posted second-place finishes for Taft.

Meanwhile, sophomore Napy Meyer led the girls squad to a fourth-place finish behind Salem Academy (424), Philomath (375) and Blanchet Catholic (355) by finishing third in the 100 back.

“We did well at Clemens, regardless of the fact that we were down four boys due to illness and/or injury [Tanner Landry, Hunter Lunstedt, Jonee Wright and Mike Young], plus one girl (Brie LeBeouf),” Taft Coach Lissa Parker said. If we get a full complement of the team back in action we will be able to push even further up in the rankings.”

In addition to Cortes, Moreno and Segura, Meyer joined freshman Dylan Barrera (100 back), junior Bryanna Paget (50 free, 100 back), sophomore Isabelle Serrato (500 free), junior Hannah Weaver (50 free, 100 free) and senior Ayden Woodard (100 free, 100 breast) with personal-best times in the eight-team meet.

McLeish, Segura, Cortes and Hoff teamed to place second in the boys 400-yard freestyle relay, while Meyer, junior Sammy Halferty, senior Lydia Prins and freshman Aubrey Sciarrotta combined for third for the girls in the same event.

“Having some key swimmers out gives the first-year and seasonal swimmers more chances to compete and gain valuable experience,” Parker said. “Those swimmers were able to drop some significant times.”

The Tigers return to action Thursday, Jan. 10, when they host the Taft Invitational featuring Gladstone, Newport, Rainier and Toledo at the Lincoln City Community Center pool.

Team Scores

Complete Individual Results

Taft Individual Results

Taft Relay Results

 

 

1...156157158...247Page 157 of 247

Real Estate Agents

Client name

client-image

© 2022 Lincoln City Homepage. All rights reserved.