Sierra Pacific to help secure new Sailor scoreboard

Mapleton High School's football and baseball scoreboards have seen better days as they near 30 years old. The district hopes to replace them and Sierra Pacific Industries has offered to help. Photos by Zac Burtt/Siuslaw News

March 9, 2023 — The Mapleton School District (MSD) needs a new scoreboard for its athletic field. The current baseball and football scoreboards are nearly 30 years old and in need of replacement. The district is fundraising to obtain a new scoreboard that will be varietal meaning it can be used for baseball. football and soccer.

The new scoreboard will cost about $30,000. Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has agreed to lend a helping hand to the Mapleton Athletic Department by agreeing to donate funds at a rate of 1:2. For every $2 MSD raises SPI has agreed to donate a $1. If the district can raise $20,000 SPI will donate the remaining $10,000 needed for the purchase.

For more information or to donate contact MSD Athletic Director Carrie Dean at [email protected] or call 541-268-4471.