JC News by Matt Jarvis

Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Monday, March 18, 2024 – Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. & Sunset: 7:27 p.m., offering 12-hours and five-minutes of daylight.

Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary for Monday, March 18, 2024 – Low tide: :32 a.m., 3.67 ft.; High tide: 8:35 a.m., 6.62 ft.; Low tide: 4:05 p.m., 0.66 ft.; High tide: 11:16 p.m., 5.41 ft.

Hwy. 101 & East Bay Rd. Improvements
City of North Bend release – Expect delays and a shift to timer-based signals through May as construction adds new lanes and pedestrian paths, enhancing safety and flow. Heads up to all North Bend road warriors! Brace yourselves for a bit of a squeeze when you’re cruising through the U.S. 101 and East Bay Road intersection starting now until May 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is kicking off some major upgrades here – think new lanes for turning, safer walks for pedestrians, and a shiny new traffic signal by the north side of the McCullough Bridge. Circle March 19 on your calendars, folks! That’s when the magic begins, and ODOT’s trusty traffic signals go old school with timers instead of those high-tech sensors. U.S. 101’s going to get the VIP treatment to keep traffic flowing, but if you’re coming from East Bay Road, you might need a little patience (or a good podcast) as wait times could stretch beyond a single light cycle. But don’t worry, this is all part of the plan to make your drives smoother down the line. By May, ODOT will have the latest tech back in action with new signal poles up and running. Big shoutout to HP Civil, Inc. for spearheading this $1.96 million facelift, all set to wrap up this summer. Need the deets? Check out the project site at https://tinyurl.com/uaf2es6u Let’s navigate this together and keep our community moving!

N. 3rd Street and Market Avenue Road Closure
The City of Coos Bay will be constructing improvements to the roadway along N. 3rd Street between Highland and Market Avenue. The improvements are to finish road construction related to the Sanitary Sewer Improvements performed previously. The construction activities will require the closure of N. 3rd Street for the duration of the paving improvements and the intersection of N. 3rd Street at Market Avenue during the daytime. The construction will begin Monday March 18th with plans to be completed by Monday March 25th. Working hours will be from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact
Jennifer Wirsing at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email jwirsing@coosbayor.gov.

Walk with the Mayors
The monthly Walk with the Mayors will take place on Monday, March 18, noon, Coos Bay City Hall. Join Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti & North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke for stroll through downtown Coos Bay.

North Bend City Council
The North Bend City Council will meet in a Special Session, Monday, 5 p.m., March 18, 2024, Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 California Ave., North Bend. “A Public Hearing on potential censure and consideration of Resolution No. 3344 is set before the North Bend City Council.” Due to meeting size limitations and in consideration of the health of our citizens, council, and staff, Work Session and Council Meetings will have limited seating and will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofnorthbendoregon

North Bend Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled
The City of North Bend Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2024, has been cancelled “due to a lack of agenda items.”

Coos Co. Board of Commissioners
The Coos County Board of Commissioners has scheduled or will attend the following meetings during the period of March 18, 2024 through March 22, 2024: Tuesday, March 19: 8:30 AM Regular Board Meeting- hybrid meeting. Executive Session begins at 8:30 AM, with the public portion set to begin at 9:30 AM. This meeting will be held in person & virtually; to attend virtually, use the following link: https://meet.goto.com/774210413. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Wednesday, March 20: 3:00 PM Coos County Noxious Weed Board- small conference room. These meetings are open to the public, with the exception of executive session. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the Owen Building large conference room; the Owen Building is located at 201 N. Adams, Coquille. Regular Board meetings can now be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBIVF1IsAVmowSokRR2v_A

Razor Clamming Reopens on Central Coast
ODFW release – ASTORIA, Ore. –Razor clamming reopened from Cascade Head (north of Lincoln City) to Seal Rock State Park (north of Waldport), the Oregon Department of Agriculture and ODFW announced. Recent razor clam samples indicate levels of domoic acid (a marine biotoxin) are below the limit for two consecutive weeks. Razor clam harvesting remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border. It is open from the Washington border to Cape Blanco. Crab, mussel, and bay clam harvesting are open statewide. Domoic acid is produced by algae and originates in the ocean. ODA will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. For more information call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin hotline at (800) 448-2474, the ODA Food Safety Program at (503) 986-4720, or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage. Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules, and limits.

Search for Missing Elementary Teacher Continues, Douglas Co.
𝐈𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊, 𝐎𝐫𝐞. – Search and Rescue efforts continue in the search for Rachel Merchant-Ly, a Glide Elementary kindergarten teacher whose vehicle was found crashed in the North Umpqua River. Merchant-Ly was reported missing on Thursday, February 29th when she didn’t arrive at school. A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy located signs of a motor vehicle crash near milepost 41 on Highway 138E. On Friday, March 1, 2024, Merchant-Ly’s vehicle was recovered from the North Umpqua River, but she was not found inside. Since that time, nearly 300 hours volunteer hours of searching has taken place. Douglas County Search and Rescue has been using various methods of searching to include drone, ground and K9. The Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol has conducted water searches as well. Volunteers have searched along the riverbank from the crash site to Idleyld Park Trading Post; approximately 21 miles. “We all want to find Mrs. Merchant-Ly and return her to her family,” Sheriff John Hanlin said. “Our deputies are in constant communication with her family and providing them with updates as to our efforts. We will continue searching and using all means necessary to accomplish our mission,” Hanlin added. In addition to the efforts of DCSO and Search and Rescue volunteers, several community members have been actively looking for Merchant-Ly. “We are aware of rafting guides and groups of rafters who have been launching all in an attempt to assist in finding her. We have also been contacting community members who are walking along the North Umpqua Trail and the highway,” Hanlin said. “As always this community steps forward to care for each other.” As the weather turns more springlike, the Sheriff’s Office encourages those recreating around the area to be aware Merchant-Ly is still missing and to report anything which may assist in concluding this missing person case.

Violating Stalking Order, Bruce Rd., Coos Bay
CCSO release – Date/Time: March 16th, 2024, around 6:45 pm; Case #: 202400006417; Classification: 2 Counts of Violating Stalking Order, Criminal Mischief, 2 Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm; Location: Bruce Road, Coos Bay; Suspect(s): Christopher Bergstrom (41); Summary: Property Damage Leads to Arrest: On March 17th, 2024, around 6:45 pm, Coos County Dispatch received a 911 call due to a disturbance on Bruce Road in Coos Bay. A resident reported that their kitchen window had been damaged by what appeared to be shots from a pellet gun. Deputy S. Starr responded to the area to investigate. Upon arrival, Deputy Starr observed multiple damages to the property, including a kitchen window with several holes and inoperable outdoor light fixtures, consistent with being shot by a pellet gun. An inspection of the damage and the trajectory of the pellets suggested that the shots originated from a neighboring property. Deputy Starr identified the suspect as Christopher Bergstrom (41) of Coos County. Mr. Bergstrom is the respondent of a Stalking Protection Order, which prohibits him from interacting with the victim(s) in this case. During the investigation, Deputies Starr and H. Francis located Mr. Bergstrom in a vehicle outside of his residence. Further investigation led to the discovery of (2) firearms and ammunition unlawfully concealed by Mr. Bergstrom. Witnesses reported frequent use of a pellet gun by Mr. Bergstrom, correlating with the damage observed on the victim’s property. Mr. Bergstrom was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail for the crimes of; 2 Counts of Violating a Stalking Order, Criminal Mischief, and 2 Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Mr. Bergstrom remains in custody at the Coos County Jail.

Arrest
According to an entry on the CQPD log for March 14, 9:42 a.m., 200 E. 2nd St. Coos Co. Jail, Coquille, Danyel Tobiska arrested on charge of Unlawful Entry Motor Vehicle & Criminal Mischief II, “Tobiska cited in lieu of custody.”

UEMV
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 14, 9:04 a.m., 2500 block Marion Ave., “unlawful entry into MV.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 14, 3:33 p.m., 2100 block McPherson Ave., 61-year old Karen Hayes Belletto charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Belletto cited in lieu of custody.”

Violation City Code, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 14, 6:33 p.m., Tower & Brussells, “camping in vehicle on city street.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 14, 8:18 p.m., 2300 block Pacific St., “suspicious subject loitering in the area, acting strange,” 35-year old Timothy Scott Loew arrested on CCSO warrant charging Probation Violation on FTA I, “transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 14, 10:08 p.m., 3400 block Broadway Ave., “out with tent behind business.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 14, 6:33 a.m., 4th &Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 12:03 p.m., No. 10th & W. Commercial, “illegal camping.”

Violation City Code, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 14, 7:33 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “violation city code.” At 8:10 a.m., 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay Public Library, “violation city code.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 14, 1270 No. Bayshore Dr., Starbucks, 42-year old Danyel Allen Tobiska charged with Criminal Trespass II & Escape III, “Tobiska lodged CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 14, 9:49 a.m., 1200 block Newmark Ave., “result of traffic stop,” 41-year old Christopher Leslie Reasor charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Reasor lodged CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 14, 4:48 p.m., 1111 SW 2nd Ave., Portland PD, 33-year old Steven Micheal Tooke arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass I, “Tooke lodged Multnomah County Jail.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 14, 8:44 p.m., No. Broadway & Global Inn, 32-year old Brock James Harvey Nixon arrested on charges of Violation of Restraining Order, two-counts Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, two-counts Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver, Reckless Driving Elude and DUII, “Nixon was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 15, 6:33 a.m., 400 Virginia Ave., ADAPT, “criminal trespass,” 44-year old Brenna Colleen Rojas charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Rojas cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 15, 8:38 a.m., 2800 Oak St., Oak St. Park, “illegal camping.” At 2:41 p.m., Virginia & Maple, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 15, 4:58 p.m., Virginia & Monroe, “warrant service,” 41-year old Joshua Thomas Dibler arrested on CCSO warrant charging Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree, “Dibler transported CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for March 15, 6:21 p.m., 101 NW A St., Grants Pass PD, “warrant service by Grants Pass PD on NBPD warrant” charging 29-year old Jacob Levi Reeder with Disorderly Conduct II, “arrested by Grants Pass PD.”

Violation City Code, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 15, 6:14 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “violation city code.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 15, 10:57 a.m., 1400 block Highland Ave., “warrant service,” 44-year old Aaron Douglas Vonzell arrested on CCSO warrant charging Contempt of Court, “Vonzell transported CCJ.”

Mail Theft
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 15, 5:09 p.m., 200 block No. Cammann St., “theft of mail.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 15, 8:30 p.m., 101 NW A St., Grants Pass PD, 57-year old Donnie Wayne Snow arrested on charge of Theft II.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 15, 9:37 p.m., 63333 W. Hwy. 20 Deschutes Co. SO, 41-year old Natalie Renee Barlow arrested on NBPD warrant charging DUII.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 12:01 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, 35-year old Colleen Elizabeth Stone arrested on CCSO warrant charging FTA on Attempt to Commit Class C Felony, Assault on Public Safety Officer, Interfering, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 12:22 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “CBPD served warrant,” on 38-year old Benjamin James Macias charging CCSO FTA for Reckless Driving, “Macias was transported to CCJ.”

DUII
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 2:45 a.m., Marple & Harris, 34-year old Shawn Antwan Mitchell charged with DUII, “cited in lieu of custody.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for March 16, 2:33 p.m., Hwy. 42E, Coquille Produce, “criminal trespass/warrant service,” 40-year old Matthew Warren Arnold arrested on Thurston Co. SO warrant charging FTA on Robbery, additional charge of PCS Methamphetamine, “Arnold transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the NBPD log for march 17, 2:54 a.m., Ash & Lombard, “officer out with wanted subject,” 38-year old Levi Doran Johnson arrested on CBPD warrants charging Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Meth; Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Meth; and NBPD warrant charging Probation Violation on Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony, “Johnson was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 6:54 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “illegal camping,” 32-year old Anthony Tyrone Williams arrested on CBPD warrant charging Probation Violation on Burglary II & Criminal Mischief II, “Williams was transported to CCJ.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 7:10 a.m., 100 block Ackerman, “illegal camping.” At 7:56 a.m., 4th & Anderson, “over dose.” At 8 a.m., 815 So. Broadway, Mini Pet Mart, “illegal camping,” 48-year old Brandi McNulty Day “Ticket.” At 8:20 a.m., 3rd & Anderson, “illegal camping.” At 11:38 p.m., No. 10th St. & Commercial, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 11:40 a.m., 2051 Newmark Ave., Walmart, “warrant service,” 50-year old Dale Edward Malin Jr. arrested on CCSO warrant charging FTA on Harassment, additional charge of Criminal Trespass II, “Malin transported to CCJ.”

Harassment
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 12:46 p.m., 200 block So. Schoneman St., “harassment, result of incomplete call,” 23-year old Sequoia Marie Greer charged with Domestic Harassment & Menacing, “Greer was transported to CCJ.”

VRO
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 1:41 p.m., 1100 block No. 8th St., “violation of restraining order,” 26-year old Joseph Linh Lusby charged with Violation of Restraining Order, “transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 2:41 p.m., 230 4th St., Springfield PD, “warrant service,” on 33-year old Sean Michael Jordan charging FTA on Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree & Harassment, additional warrant for FTA on FTA on Criminal Citation.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 16, 8:37 p.m., 155 So. 2nd St., Central Point PD, 36-year old Christopher James Smith arrested on CBPD warrant charging FTA on Criminal Trespass 1st Degree & Resisting Arrest.

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 12a, 1000 block Newmark Ave., “officer ATL dispute/located wanted subject,” 33-year old Nyomie Dail Sapp arrested on CBPD warrants charging FTA on Theft II & Criminal Trespass II; FTA on Theft I X2, “Sapp was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 12:40 a.m., 1200 block No. Bayshore Dr., “officer out with subject,” 25-year old Nicolas James Webb arrested on CBPD warrant charging Criminal Mischief II & Disorderly Conduct II, “Webb was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 1:17 a.m., 1400 block Newmark Ave., “subject trespassing,” 26-year old Caleb Charles Moffett charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Moffett was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 1:59 a.m., 3600 block Tremont Ave., “located wanted subject,” 44-year old David Dean Taylor arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation – Weapons Offense, “Taylor was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 3:24 a.m., 500 Central Ave., CBPD, “located wanted subject, Gabriel A. Moralez arrested on Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging Parole Violation – Weapons Offense, “Moralez was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 3:42 a.m., 835 California Ave., NBPD, 38-year old Levi Doran Johnson arrested on two CBPD warrants charging Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Meth and Probation Violation on Unlawful Possession of Meth, “Johnson was transported to CCJ.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for March 17, 4:27 a.m., 300 block So. 5th St., 63-year old Ronald Sly Rickman arrested on CBPD warrant charging Probation Violation on Unlawful Use of Weapon, Menacing, “transported to CCJ.”

WX
Areas of fog early along the South Oregon Coast, then partly cloudy by afternoon with highs in the low 60s and winds from the Northeast at 5-10 mph. Cloudy skies during the evening with areas of fog forming after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s and winds light and variable. Mostly cloudy on Tuesday with some morning fog. Highs in the mid 50s.

Sports

OSAA Dance Championships
Marshfield’s dance team “The Upbeats” finished ninth at the OSAA State Dance Competition Saturday at the Salem Pavilion in the “Traditional” category won by Valley Catholic, Beaverton. The Upbeats were sixth in “Pom,” won by Parkrose.

Prep sb
Prep softball Friday, March 15: 4A – Marshfield’s softball team’s first day in the Klamath Basin was successful Friday as the Lady Pirates swept two non-league games from Mazama, 16-6 (6) and 17-0 (3) at Henley HS. North Bend stayed home and beat visiting Gladstone 16-6. 3A – Coquille lost at Siuslaw 21-14. 2A/1A – Days Ck. lost at Bandon/Pacific 14-13 and then lost at Myrtle Pt. 18-14. On Saturday – 4A – Marshfield lost at Henley 13-12 (8). 2A/1A – Reedsport got swept at Oakland, 18-3 & 13-8.

Prep bb
Prep baseball games for Friday, March 15: 4A – Marshfield swept two non-league games from visiting Mazama, 11-1 (6) & 3-2 (8). North Bend lost at home to Douglas 12-1 (5). 3A – Siuslaw/Mapleton beat visiting Coquille 23-1. Brookings-Harbor lost at Pleasant Hill 7-3. 2A/1A – Bandon/Pacific split at Illinois Valley winning the first game 9-4, but dropping the second game 4-3. On Saturday – 4A – Marshfield won at Sweet Home 6-1. 2A/1A – Reedsport was swept at Oakland 9-4 & 8-3.

Prep BB Schedule
Prep baseball schedule for Monday, March 18: 4A – Marshfield at Douglas, 4:30p; North Bend at So. Umpqua, 4p. 3A – Bandon/Pacific at Coquille, 4p.

Prep SB Schedule
Prep softball schedule for Monday, March 18: 4A – Douglas at Marshfield, 4:30p. North Bend at So. Umpqua, 4p. 3A – Bandon/Pacific at Coquille, 4p.

SWOCC Sports
Southwestern Oregon’s baseball team lost an NWAC doubleheader at Linn-Benton, Albany, on Saturday, 6-4 & 3-1. The Lakers (5-5, 8-10) host Mt. Hood on Thursday, March 21, 1 & 4p. SWOCC’s softball team won three-out-of-four on the road. On Friday, Southwestern swept Chemeketa 7-4 & 14-6 at Salem and on Saturday, split a twin-bill with Clackamas at Oregon City losing the opener 10-9, but winning the nightcap 16-10. The Lakers (3-1, 13-4) play at Mt. Hood on Saturday, March 23, noon & 2p.

Pac-12 bb
Oregon’s baseball team won two-out-of-three from visiting California in Pac-12 league play at PK Park, Eugene. The Ducks lost the opener on Friday, 13-1, but came back and beat the Golden Bears on Saturday, 5-1, and Sunday, 10-3 to win the series. Oregon (4-2, 13-6) hosts Arizona for three-games beginning Friday, March 22, 5:05 p.m. Oregon State’s baseball team took two-out-of-three from Utah at Salt Lake City. The Beavers won the opener Friday, 7-5, won Saturday, 8-1, but fell on Sunday, 14-11. OSU (2-1, 17-2) has a non-league game at Portland on Tuesday, March 19th, 5:30 p.m., Joe Etzel Field, on ESPN+.

Pac-12 sb
Oregon’s softball team took two-out-of-three from Utah in a Pac-12 series at Salt Lake City. The Ducks won the opener on Friday 20-3 (5), lost on Saturday, 10-7, but came back and won on Sunday, 5-1. Oregon (4-2, 16-10) has Arizona State in town on Friday, March 22, for three Pac-12 games at Jane Sander Stadium, Eugene. Oregon State was in the Desert and won two-out-of-three from Arizona State. On Friday, the Beavers won 5-3, Saturday, 10-5, but lost on Sunday, 5-1. OSU (3-3, 14-15) has a non-league game against Grand Canyon, at Phoenix, AZ, on Monday, March 18, 2 p.m., ESPN+.

The Ducks host the Oregon Preview (March 22-23) next weekend at Hayward Field.
UO release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon track and field team got its outdoor season started Saturday at the OSU PNW Invite highlighted by wins from Shelby Moran and Isabella Nilsen. Moran was the Ducks’ first winner of the day—and outdoor season—with a 64.27m/210-10 to win the hammer. The reigning Pac-12 champion in the event put together a consistent series with all six tosses within three feet of one another. Moran beat the nearest competitor by more than 20 feet and would have won Saturday’s meet with any of her six marks. In the women’s pole vault, Nilsen cleared 4.05m/13-3.5 to take the top spot. The clearance was also a new outdoor personal best for the Bellevue, Wash., native. With the make, she is tied with teammate Emily Fitzsimmons as the No. 9 performer on the program’s outdoor top-10 list. The Ducks added a trio of runner-up results in the outdoor opener, posting second-place efforts from Austin Milton and Kohana Nakato in the javelin and J Kai Yamafuji in the men’s pole vault. Milton, in his collegiate debut, led a 2-5-6 finish for the UO men in the javelin followed by Zach Young and Gavin Korkeakoski, respectively. Milton wasted no time to make an impact with a 68.30m/224-1 measure on his first attempt and led after the first round. Young, a transfer from Linfield, registered a lifetime best of 62.45m/204-10 on his final throw. Freshman Kobe Lawrence, competing unattached, posted a day’s best of 18.70m/61-4.25 to for second place in the shot put. Up Next: The Ducks host the Oregon Preview (March 22-23) next weekend at Hayward Field. Oregon is also sending members of its sprints and hurdles group to the Aztec Invitational in San Diego.

OSU Track
OSU release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State reopened the Whyte Track and Field Complex with a school record in the 4×100-meter relay leading a slew of strong performances at the OSU PNW Invite. “Stadium looked great, the weather was fantastic and we had our best opener as a track team ever. I think the women really fed off the great energy of the crowd and took advantage of a great day to post some huge marks,” head coach Louie Quintana said. “Very excited about the 4×100 record and the progress of the sprint and hurdle crew. Adael and Kate ran marks that will traditionally get them into the first round in the 400m hurdles – which was an awesome start. We were great in the throws too. Jade hit a nice early season Discus throw and Mare was simply awesome in the Jav! The 1500m in the post Kaylee and Grace era as well as the 3K showed us that the train for distance running at OSU is going to keep on moving. Fantastic day by all.” The highlight of the day came in the 4×100. The relay team of Lizzie Hatton, Abby Buckley, Jada Hurley and Delaney Bahn posted a 45.97, the fourth-best time in the country based on results at the time and a school record in the event. The throwers, most making their season-debuts outdoors, provided a few highlights as they got started. Maryann Ackerman continued climbing the Oregon State top 10 lists with a 50.33m/165-1 mark in the javelin to jump to no. 3. Katie Gelston moved to no. 5 all-time in the discus with a 49.26m/161-7 throw. Returning first-team All-American Jade Whitfield won the event with a solid, season-opening 53.12m/174-3. Kate Sorensen made her long-awaited debut in orange and black in the 400-meter hurdles and did not disappoint. The grad transfer came from behind to pass three runners in the homestretch and lock in a 59.10 finish, third-best all-time. Sorensen also closed the day with a 53.5-second leg to close the 4×400 meter relay. She combined with Hurley, Adael Scatena and Riley Patera to run a 3:46.28 for the third-best relay at Oregon State. Scatena was her usual excellent self in the 100 hurdles, moving into the no. 5 spot at Oregon State with a 13.90 and winning the race. Hurley picked up a win in the 100 meters and placed second behind teammate Bahn in the 200 meters. The distance team had solid performances throughout, highlighted by the debut of Molly Latincsics. The Sacremento State transfer immediately jumped into the Oregon State Top 10 in the 3,000 meters at no. 6 with a 9:45.35 while Delaney Griffin snuck into the tenth spot with a 9:52.35. In the 1,500 meters, Abigail Pradere posted a 4:21.95 to come in just behind her personal best but win the race. Sage Brooks joined the all-time top 10 with a 4:26.17 while Kate Laurent’s PB of 4:27.32 would have made the no. 10 spot if not for Brooks. Mia Fowler recorded an outdoor personal best to take second in the pole vault. Her 3.45m/11-3.75 leap was a more than a foot higher than her previous outdoor best.

UO bxb
Oregon’s men won the 2024 Pac-12 Basketball Tournament at Las Vegas, NV and clinched the conference’s automatic spot in this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Seeded No. 11, the Ducks (23-11) will play sixth seed South Carolina (26-7) in the first round of the Midwest Region, Pittsburgh, PA, Thursday, March 21, 1 p.m., on TNT. The winner faces the winner of No. 3 seed Creighton (23-9) and No. 14 seed Akron (24-10) on Saturday, March 23.

The Road to Cleveland Starts in Corvallis
OSU release – CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State will host the first and second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018-19 after being selected as a no. 3 seed in the Albany 1 region by the selection committee on Sunday. The Beavers will square off with No. 14 Eastern Washington on Friday or Saturday to open the tournament. If they advance, the Beavs will battle the winner of No. 6 Nebraska and No. 11 Texas A&M on Sunday or Monday. Dates will be updated in this story and on social media as soon as they are available. Every game of the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks. Oregon State is a three-seed for the first time since 2015 when OSU hosted for the first time in school history. It is the Beavs’ first time with a top-three seed since 2016-17, when they were a no. 2. The Beavs will enter the tournament with a 24-7 record after finishing fourth in the Pac-12 with a 12-6 record in conference play. Six of Oregon State’s seven losses were to top ten teams and the Beavs own a 6-6 record this year against AP Top 25 foes. OSU was picked 10th by Pac-12 coaches and ninth by league media in the conference preseason poll before finishing fourth and earning AP rankings as high as no. 9. Head coach Scott Rueck was named the Pac-12 Coach of the Year by conference media while Timea Gardiner, Talia von Oelhoffen and Raegan Beers earned All-Pac-12 honors from the coaches. It was the Beavs’ first season with three all-league players since 2016 and Gardiner also earned sixth player of the year honors. All-session tickets go on sale on Sunday, March 17 at 6 p.m. PT. Single-session tickets will be sold at the Oregon State ticket office two hours prior to the first game of the day.