FRI.. FEB. 21. 1969 ROGUE NEWS PAGE FIVE Ashland Grizzlies Drop Two Games l2Ui o rwr: Wrestling Frank Goodlett, AHS sophomore, has been selected Athlete of the Month of February for his performance this season as a varsity wrestler. Coach Mobely feels Goodlett does a "real good job as a younger member of the squad'.' On To State Fisher, Lewis Gain Berths At District Ashland High School's Tim Fisher and Bob Lewis, both seniors, placed first and second, respectively, at the District 6 A-l tournament held Feb. 14-15. The Crater meet marked the second consecutive year that Fisher has captured a first place. Fisher had pinned two opponents prior to his decision over a Roseburg opponent in the championship match. Fisher wrestling at 136 pounds and has compiled an 17-1 record not counting District dompetition. Lewis, after losing a first place, recovered to pin his Grants Pass opponent in less than a minute of the first period. By winning the challenge match, Lewis earned a second place and a berth in the state tourney. His season record stands at, 15-1-1, S -4 FIRST I NATIONAL FOR ALL YOUR BANKING NEEDS Save FIRST NATIONAL ATHLETES OF Skiing EUen Daw kins, also a sophomore, has been chosen Athlete of the Month for her skiing abilities. Miss Dawkins is the first skier on the girls' team and has taken two first places and one second place for the team thus far. in the usually tough 168 pound weight class. Three other Ashland grapplers managed fourth place finishes at District. They were John Durbin at 115, Ed Dollarhide at 130, and John Watierat 141. Fisher and Lewis will tangle for state honors this weekend at Corvallis. A short recap shows that Ashland lost to Medford 18-31 with Fisher, Frank Goodlett, and Lewis winning. The Grizzlies Klothes Kloset SHOP THESE FAMOUS BRANDS Manhattan Shirts if! ' 1 -:J '4 Kennington pflivy swrta Jim Across from f j Varsity MjjJ Theatre The Ashland Grizzlies once again finished number two in the court action last weekend against the powerful Cavemen and soaring Pelicans In a roundball clash with the grants Pass Cavemen, the playing on the court was outdone only by the bench-sitting after foul calls. A total of 59 fouls were called by the whistle happy referees during the game, benching four At left: Junior Roger Hall (52) tries to shoot between flaying Medford arms while Senior Jay Fischer (30) gets ready for a possible rebound. THE MONTH Randy Nelson, first string starter for the Ashland High School Grizzlies, was named Athlete of the Month of February for his determined efforts on the basketball team. "Nelson is probably our best defensive player, quoted coach Rav lost to Roseburg 12-32 with Eddie Taylor, Fisher, Lewis, and Watier all winning by a decision. Against the New Aealand All-Stars on Jan. 28 all three Grizzlies pinned their foreign counterparts. They were Durbin at 115 pounds, Fisher at 140 pounds, and Lewis at 170 pounds. tTLTPTTfrF Basketball Gymnastics i I bears and two brutes. Despite the handicap, the bears gave a valiant effort, but ended up 1 1 points down from the G.P. Neanderthals. Saturday, the Grizzlies bumped into the big birds from over the hill. The bears got off to a poor start, lagging 10-1 before the action got under way. Roger Hall came through and maimed B.G. for us and things started to go our way. The halftime score showed the birds only nine points up on the bears. SixkUler and Pardee teamed up to start an admirable scoring drive in the third quarter to come within two points of the hapless Pelicans. The Pelicans 1 1 Shari Harlan, a senior, is the Athlete of the Month of February in gymnastics. Miss Harlan was selected for her dependable consistancy at meets and her impressive season record. Tim Fisher (left) and Bob Lewis, up before a match. BILL'S COLLEGE 66 1515 Siskiyou Blvd. 482-9991 Open 24 hours TO SERVE YOUR AUTO NEEDS B J JEWELERS LOVE BRIGHT DIAMONDS 283 EAST MAIN IN ASHLAND shot like they had mittens on until somebody found the rim in the last quarter. The game finished with a score of 80-57 as the big birds once again streaked ahead. Nelson Out The Bears were dribbling without the aid of starting guard Randy Nelson, who was injured hustling for a free ball in a Roseburg game. Coach Maurice Ray stated Nelson would not be able to play the remainder of the season and will probably be out of spring sports also. Nelson suffered a snapped achilles tendon. Season Recap This year, Ashland's Grizzlies have suffered at the hands of nearly every tea.n in the conference, not because of a poor team, but because everyone else is just as good. This conference has been rated to be one of the toughest in the state. With such highrated powerhouses in the conference, we bears have our work cut out for us. Ashland's next encounter will be tonight at Crater as the Grizzlies trounce the fierballs. Saturday, teh fighting bears will travel to confront the fearsome Indians at Roseburg. Our Grizzlies need support, so be sure and attend the games whenever possible. A rooters bus will be provided for the Crater Clash, unfortunately, there will be no after game dance like last week's. K.C. ' 3- both state contenders, warm Craft's Variety Let ui help you with oil your variety need ALWAYS GRIZZLY BOOSTERS CRAFT VARIETY 250 E. Main 482.1971 Ashland