Tal Wold, who led Silverton High girls basketball to five Mid-Willamette Conference titles and the 2016 Class 5A title, is returning to coach, this time with the Stayton girls.
Wold, 50, did not coach this past season because of family and scheduling reasons as his wife, Taryn, worked to attain her administration license.
“I feel a new energy and excitement after a year off. [It was] the first winter I did not coach since 1997. I think it was great for my family, but they are ready for me to get back at it. I am putting together a great staff that will work hard for the girls and are great role models.”
The hiring was announced May 6 by Stayton Athletic Director Darren Shryock.
Wold previously served as boys coach at Stayton, although that stint took place before Shryock moved from Foxes boys coach to Stayton AD. Shryock coached the Stayton girls before leaving the position four years ago.
Wendi Nyquist followed Shryock with the Eagles’ girls program and turned in a 53-29 overall record and a 27-13 mark in the Oregon West Conference. She was 2-3 in the playoffs and known for fielding scrappy, hard-working teams. She gave up coaching to focus on her work as a school counselor, Shryock said.
“She left the program in great shape, which is why we are able to bring in a coach of Tal’s caliber,” Shryock said.
Wold spent nine years as girls hoops coach at Silverton, turning in a 180-46 overall mark and a 109-16 Mid-Willamette record. He was 16-8 in the playoffs, including a 9-8 mark at the Class 5A tournament at Gill Coliseum.
