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Sports Blue Mountain Eagle ROUNDUP Continued from Page A10 make-up game. Junior varsity games begin at 2 p.m. with var- sity games following at about 5 p.m. at Grant Union. Saturday, Jan. 7, Grant Union will play in Lakeview with varsity action beginning at 4 p.m., after junior varsity games. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Hoopsters take hot shots Grant Union wrestling @ Jo-Hi Invitational in Joseph at 12 p.m. Although the Prairie City Lady Panthers were handed a 48-25 loss by the No. 1-ranked Powder Valley Badgers on Dec. 21, Panther head coach Bo Workman said the game gave them good experience. “North Powder was tough,” Workman said. “They played full court defense the whole time on us. We just need to take care of the ball better against high-pressure defenses. We shot better — we’re starting to shoot better as far as taking open shots — playing at North Powder in their gym is always tough.” Prairie City will travel for their fi rst league games of the season on Friday and Saturday, facing Adrian on Jan. 6 and Jor- dan Valley Jan. 7. “We’re practicing and working on things,” he said. “They’re going to be tough, but we’re coming along.” Prairie City girls vs. Powder Valley stats: Brianna Zweygardt: 11 points Sarah Ennis: 6 Cassie Hire: 3 Lindsey Wall: 2 Emily Ennis: 2 Megan Camerena: 1 Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County youth lined up for foul shots during the annual Elks Hoop Shoot, sponsored by the John Day Elks Lodge No. 1824. In all, 23 youth from seven schools were awarded certifi - cates, with ages 8-13 partici- pating. Each fi rst- and sec- ond-place winner received a trophy, and third-place fi nishers received a plaque. “The fun part is watching these kids grow up,” said Hoop Shoot chairman Bob Van Voorhis. “You’ll see a kid 3-feet tall barely able to get the ball up. Then as a 13-year-old, they’ll reach out and dunk the ball.” Van Voorhis, along with other Elks volunteers, as- sisted at the contest held Dec. 3 at Humbolt Elemen- tary School gym in Canyon City. Volunteers included Carl Lino, Gary Miller, Mitch Saul, Ray Martin and Ray Hire. Hire’s daughter Cassie, a past Hoop Shoot winner who now plays on the Prai- rie City varsity basketball team, was also on hand to assist. Winners of the Decem- ber Hoop Shoot will ad- Elks Hoop Shoot, girls 8-9 age group, left to right, Gracie Voigt, first place; and Jin Bo Ciochetti, second place. vance to the Jan. 28 Oregon State Elks South East Dis- trict contest in Prineville. Van Voorhis said this year was somewhat aver- age for results. However, he said sometimes the kids will surprise them. “On any given day, you just don’t know,” he said. “Every once in awhile you get that kid that’s just a fi re- cracker.” In 2010, Mitch Moulton, a 2015 Grant Union grad- uate, reached the national level, placing fi fth in the 12-13 age division — fi fth out of some 3 million par- ticipants nationwide. Last year, Eli Speth, then a third-grader, won third at the state competition. “The John Day Elks want to thank the schools and the staff for their out- standing support and efforts on behalf of this annual ac- tivity,” Van Voorhis said. “It is just another example of the county citizens making a difference for our kids.” Contributed photos Elks Hoop Shoot, girls 10-11 age group, left to right, Kynlee Pettyjohn, fourth place; Betty Ann Wilson, second place; Savannah Waterson, first place; and Traleigh Knight, third place. Elks Hoop Shoot, boys 10-11 age group, left to right, Charles Kreamier, fifth place; Jonas McMahann, fourth place; Bridger Walker, third place; Sheldon Lenz, second place; and Ethan Merkord, first place. Tiger hoops teams host alumni battle Monument/Dayville basket- ball teams hosted alumni teams Friday at the Dayville court for a fun night of competition. “It was fun for the com- munity, and fun for kids,” said Monument/Dayville boys coach Jeff Schafer. Short a few players, the high school boys suffered a loss to the alumni team. The high school girls team beat their alumni opponents. Grant Union basketball vs. Irrigon, varsity girls play at 5 p.m., followed by boys at 6:30 p.m. (JV games begin at 2 p.m.) Prairie City basketball @ Adrian, varsity girls play at 5 p.m. (PST), followed by boys at 6:30 p.m. (JV teams begin half-games at 4:15 p.m. PST) Monument/Dayville basketball @ Jordan Valley, varsity girls play at 5 p.m. (PST), followed by boys at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Grant Union wrestling @ Jo-Hi Invitational in Joseph at 8 a.m. Monument/Dayville basketball @ Crane, varsity girls play at 2 p.m., followed by boys at 3:30 p.m. Elks Hoop Shoot, girls 12-13 age group, Aubreianna Osborne, fourth; Alyssa Merkord, third place; Dorotha Johnson, second place; and Riley Robertson, first place. Prairie City boys ready for league play after loss to Badgers The Powder Valley Bad- gers took a 73-52 win over the Prairie City boys after a close matchup to start. “It was a very competitive game in the fi rst half,” said Pan- ther head coach Jonathan Gill. “The game got away from us in the second half.” Dorran Wilson led the Pan- thers in scoring with 23 points, followed by Brogan McKro- la and Wyatt Williams with 8 points each. “I give a lot of credit to Pow- der Valley,” Gill said. “They are a great team and have a great program. It was another learn- ing experience for our team that will help us at the end of the year.” Gill said the team is now looking forward to league play which begins with a couple road games this week to Adrian and Jordan Valley. “I believe the league will be competitive this year,” Gill said. “It will be a fun challenge.” SPORTS SCHEDULE Friday, Jan. 6 Elks Hoop Shoot contest draws enthusiasm By Angel Carpenter Lady Panthers face top-ranked Badgers A11 Prairie City basket- ball @ Jordan Valley, varsity girls play at 2 p.m. (PST), followed by boys at 3:30 p.m. (JV teams begin half- games at 12:30 p.m. PST) Grant Union basketball @ Lakeview, varsity girls play at 4 p.m., fol- lowed by boys at 5:30 p.m. (JV games begin at 1 p.m.) Elks Hoop Shoot, boys 12-13 age group, Eli Wright, fourth place; Michael Martin, third place; CJ Glimpse, second place; and Mark Thomas, first place. Elks Hoop Shoot, boys 8-9 age group, left to right, Austin Humphreys, fourth place; Cash Madden, first place; Jason Phillips, second place; and Reece Cox, third place. SEASON tling Association for Youth tournament in John Day in winter 2017. “I want to personally thank each and every parent for their involvement and support in the club, as well as to all the sponsors who are help- ing make this possible for the youth of Grant County,” he said. “I am proud to say that, at tournaments across the re- gion, our team was a shining example of true athletes, full of skill, strength, respect, con- fi dence and consideration — the exact type of wrestlers the Grant County Wrestling Club strives to create.” Continued from Page A10 To qualify for regionals, the wrestlers had to com- pete in two of six ORWAY tournaments this season. Ten youth wrestlers are continuing competition at post season meets, in preparation for a chance at the state tournament. Head coach Terry Harp- er said the future for Grant County wrestling is bright. “Even at these boys’ young ages, wrestling teaches them to win and lose graciously,” he said. “This teaches them, not only in sports, that if they try and give it their all, win or lose they can hold their head high because they did the best they could, and if they apply that to every- thing in life, they become winners not only for them- selves but to everyone they work for or meet in life.” An award ceremony was held Dec. 20 for all 28 members of the youth wres- tling club and their families. Year-end awards were handed out, including Rook- ies of the Year 6-year-old Beau VanCleave and 7-year- old Ritter Rookstool. Receiving the Sportsman- ship Award was 9-year-old Talon VanCleave, and Rhys Nehl, 6, was named Most Im- proved. Owen Parsons, 6, received an award for most pins. He had 13 pins on the season. Coach Harper announced the possibility of the local team hosting an Oregon Wres- For more information about sponsoring or volun- teering for the tournament, contact Harper at 541-620- 2127 or email grantcowres- tlingclub@gmail.com. Regional results: Zeke Rookstool: third place; 1-2 (one win, two losses) Tatyn Harper: 0-2 Owen Parsons: second place; 1-1 Taylor Parsons: fi rst place; 4-0 (two pins) Tristan Clarry: 1-2 Mason Benge: third place; 3-1 (one pin) Jack Knowles: second place; 1-1 (one pin) Charlie Knowles: 0-2 Talon VanCleave: second place; 2-1 (one pin) Beau VanCleave: second place; 2-1 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Monument/Dayville basketball @ Burnt River in Unity, varsity girls play at 4 p.m., followed by boys at 5:30 p.m. Prairie City basketball @ Harper, varsity girls play at 4 p.m. (PST), followed by boys at 5:30 p.m. Grant Union basketball @ Burns, varsity girls play at 6 p.m., followed by boys at 7:30 p.m. (JV games begin at 3 p.m.) A SPECIAL THANKS I want to thank Dr. Thomas, Dr. Sickler and the emergency room visiting doctors, as well as all the nursing staff, for the special care I was given during my stay at Blue Mountain Hospital. Although I did not realize how critical my situation was at the time, your concern and the immediate surgery and follow-up care are very much appreciated. We are lucky to have a hospital and staff “so close to home”. A special thanks to my family and friends for all their cards, phone calls, prayers, flowers and help during the past few weeks. Thanks again to all, Brenda Ricco 05022 05062