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Leprechauns dash around town
For 63-year-old Paul Reina of Bend, last weekend's Lucky Leprechaun run marked his first-ever formal race. "I started running in November with my daughter, who is a cancer survivor, and... — Updated 3/14/2024 Full story
Snow-trackers find Sisters playground
What a difference a few weeks make. Ski Hoodoo waited until January to open for lack of snow. Now they are sitting atop 80 inches plus, with more coming in. At the nearby Sno Parks, and... — Updated 3/12/2024 Full story
Renowned runner shares book at SAC
Lauren Fleshman made her mark athletically as an elite runner, but her memoir may be her legacy. Fleshman's deep concern for the well-being of athletes, especially girls and women, is woven... — Updated 3/12/2024 Full story
Ski team competes at state tournament
The Outlaws pushed their limits and took risks at the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing 2024 State Championships at Mt. Hood Meadows, Wednesday through Friday, March 6-8. They didn't make... — Updated 3/12/2024 Full story
Managing the forest in deep snow
What does the Sisters Ranger District do when the ground is buried under five to 10 feet of snow, or the roads are closed? They do much of the same work they do any other time of the year.... — Updated 3/12/2024 Full story
Girls tennis seeks repeat as district champs
The girls tennis squad returns several players and hopes to repeat as the Special District 4 champions again this year. Leading the way will be senior Juhree Kizziar, who was undefeated in conference play last year, and was the No. 1 singles... — Updated 3/5/2024 Full story
Boys tennis readies for the season
The boys tennis team currently has nine players on their roster, but would love to add more so they can fill the slate. Players are fairly young and new to the sport, so it will be a building year for the Outlaws. Junior Jude Parzybok and... — Updated 3/5/2024 Full story
Wrestlers place at state tourney
The long road to the OSAA State Wrestling Championships concluded with two Outlaws placing in the top six, and one narrowly missing a medal. Junior Carter Van Meter, who brought a 38-16... — Updated 2/27/2024 Full story
Award-winning athlete speaking at SAC
Lauren Fleshman, well known for her highly decorated running career, will visit Sisters Athletic Club on Wednesday, March 6, to discuss her recent book “Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World,” published last year. The... — Updated 2/27/2024 Full story
Grace takes reins as tennis coach
Vince Grace, a long-time resident of Sisters, has taken over the reins as the new head coach for the boys' tennis team. Grace recently retired from the U.S. Forest Service, but still... — Updated 2/27/2024 Full story
DeSmet to play football for George Fox University
Senior Justin DeSmet signed an official letter of intent on Thursday, February 22, to play football for George Fox University (GFU) Bruins this coming fall. DeSmet was a key player for the... — Updated 2/27/2024 Full story
Lady Outlaws win state playoff game for first time
For the first time in school history, the Lady Outlaws basketball squad came out on top in the first round of the state playoffs. They travelled all the way to the coast on Wednesday, February 21, and took on No. 13-ranked Warrenton... — Updated 2/27/2024 Full story
Outlaws season comes to an end
The Outlaws battled hard in their first league playoff game at home against Siuslaw on Friday, February 16, and posted a 62-55 victory. The following day they faced Creswell in a must-win game held at Thurston High School. Sisters came up sh... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Lady Outlaws advance to first round of state playoffs
The Lady Outlaws basketball squad (No. 3 in league play) matched up against the Lady Bulldogs (No. 2) at Creswell on Friday, February 16, in a league playoff game. Sisters fell in a final... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Girls wrap up wrestling season
A pair of Outlaws finished the wrestling season at the Special District 1 4A/3A/2A/1A girls’ wrestling tournament held at Cottage Grove High School February 16-17. The tournament served as the qualifying meet for the upcoming OSAA Champi... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Lady Outlaws earn conference honors
Shae Wyland, Ila Reid, Audrey Corcoran, and Maggie Lutz were all selected to the Mountain Valley All Conference Team. Junior post Wyland was a first-team pick and was also named to the All Defensive Team. Wyland led the Outlaws with 12... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Swimmers compete at State
The Outlaws swim team wrapped up the 2024 season with strong performances at the OSAA State Championships held at Tualatin Valley Swim Center February 16 and 17. Preliminaries took place... — Updated 2/20/2024 Full story
Lady Outlaws finish third in league
The Lady Outlaws basketball squad suffered a heart-wrenching 40-42 loss to the visiting Creswell Bulldogs in the final minute of the game on Tuesday, February 6. A win would have given them... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Top-10 finishes propel Outlaws
Sisters High School Alpine ski team competed in the third slalom race of the Emerald Ski League's season. The race was held on a run called Swoosh at Willamette Pass and conditions were near... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Outlaws boys basketball wraps up league play
The Outlaws battled a very good Creswell team at home on Friday, February 9, but in the end came up short 58-62. On Friday the Outlaws fell 32-39 on the road at Harrisburg in their final... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Swimmers advance to state
The Sisters Outlaws swim team qualified three swimmers to the OSAA State Championships at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 4 meet February 9-10 at the Albany Aquatics Center. First place... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Individual wrestlers punch ticket to State tournament
The Outlaws boys wrestling team traveled to Burns for the 3A Special District 4 Championships Saturday, February 10, and three punched their tickets to the OSAA Tournament based on their... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Outlaws basketball honors seniors
The Outlaws’ five seniors, Austin Dean, Brody Fischer, Ila Reid, Maggie Lutz, and Jenna Lake were honored between the varsity girls and boys games in Tuesday’s contest at home against Creswell. Coach Chad Rush told The Nugget he started... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Sisters ski team is strong this season
The Sisters High School ski team is nearing the end of their season. Each racer has pushed extremely hard this season to do their best and approach each race with a positive mindset. The... — Updated 2/13/2024 Full story
Sisters sports some 'Little' signs of spring
Despite a few dustings, the large snow piles are shrinking, revealing previously buried and iced-over lawns, sidewalks and driveways. The grating scrape of shovels will soon cede to the... — Updated 2/6/2024 Full story