Just because there’s a virus out there and our recreation options are more limited doesn’t mean we can’t be healthy and fit.
That’s the view of former Regis High track and cross country coach Mike Bauer and his fellow Stayton Road Runners.
The club has put together a list of 25 paths, trails and fun run maps that are all open and ready for use, with the proper social distancing, of course.
The club has been active for more than 40 years, Bauer said, “to promote health and fitness as well as enjoy the benefits of the camaraderie that comes from joining others in physical activity.”
Most of the routes, Bauer said, are from road runs the club is involved with throughout the year in the Stayton area or from walking/running routes used by the Stayton Road Runners.
“It is our hope to share some of the walking/running routes in the Stayton Sublimity area as a way to promote mental and physical health during this time of social distancing and beyond,” Bauer said.
Here is a link that will get you to maps of all 25 courses: www.wvi.com/~dnielson/Pages/RunTheRoutes.htm.
Academics: Here is a look at how Stayton-area teams fared in the OSAA’s all-academic rankings.
Cascade girls cross country had the highest cumulative grade-point average, a 3.80. The Cougars finished eighth in Class 4A. Cascade wrestling was fourth at 3.22, with the girls basketball squad tying for fifth at 3.72.
Stayton football was fourth at 3.18, while Regis boys basketball tied for sixth at 3.50.
Alumni watch: Here is a look at how athletes from the Stayton area fared in college during the winter season:
Alexa Bender, Stayton: The sophomore at Chemeketa averaged 11.2 points and team-leading 6.6 rebounds per game for the Storm, which finished 7-9 in the NWAC South and 12-16 overall. The 6-1 Bender also led the squad in steals at 2.6 per game and was second in assists (3.0).
Alyssa “Bizz” Smart, Stayton: Freshman Smart played in eight games as a reserve for the Chemeketa women. Smart also started 14 matches in the fall for the soccer squad.
Ryan Ninman, Stayton: The sophomore wrestles at Eastern Oregon, which took fourth place in the Cascade Collegiate Conference and 28th at NAIA nationals. A season highlight for Ninman was his 4-0 performance at 157 pounds that helped lead the Mountaineers to victory in the Spokane Open.
Casey Bunn-Wilson, Stayton: The former Eagle, Oregon State University and international basketball standout finished 12-13 in her fifth year as the head coach at Linfield College.
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