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Page 10 March 12,1982 Soilvav Tymoo Á SPORTS Warm Springs hosts 19-and-under tournament CHAMPIONS— Harold Pennington, Todd Young, Jerome Davis, Allen Gilbert Jr., Landy Doney, Hobo Patt, (Kneeling) Willie Bagley, Morris Johnson, Julian Scott, Darrin Tewee, Luther Clements, (Sitting) Tim Kneeland and James Scott. by Julie Mitchell The Warm Springs Com munity Center Teen Club hosted five girls teams and eight boys teams in the 11th Annual 19-and-Under Basket ball Tournament on March 6 and 7. Boys Results The Warm Springs Teen Boys celebrated as champs by being the only remaining u n d e fe a te d team in the tournament. The team’s three- game winning streak began with an uncontested win over Chiloquin, 68-34. The 4-H Warchiefs gave the Teen Club, as well as the fans, an exciting and close second game. Scoring was fairly matched, with the Warchiefs playing catch-up at times. With only seconds remaining in the game, the Warchiefs were down by one basket, and had a chance to put the game into overtime. A perfectly thrown, fu ll-co u rt, inbounds pass resulted in a missed lay-up and follow-up shot, giving due satisfaction to the host team, 62-60. Nespelem gave the Teen Boys a good championship game, despite Nespelem’s small numbers. Final minute action resulted in three visiting players fouling out, leaving three players to make up a minimal scoring deficit. The final score was Nespelem-64, and WSCC- 72. Teen Boys all-stars were, David Crow and A1 Estimo, Warchiefs; Jerome Davis, Tim Kneeland, and James Scott, Teen Club; and Ferland Ray, JOJO Ramus Travis Heart, an d T h o m as D itte n h a ll. S p ortsm anship recognition was awarded to Ft. Bidwell, California. Mr. Hustle was David Crow and Jerome Davis was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Third place w ent to the 4-H Warchiefs and fourth to Reno, Nevada. schedule and defeated their opponents by an average of 48 points. Finishing third were Warm Springs II and Ft. Hall ended in fourth place. Local all-stars were Lorraine Suppah, Lana Shike, Kimiko Danzuka, and Deanie Johnson. Laurie Case, Pam Eschief, Kelly Burke, Babette Cowapoo, Julie Taylor and Lanette Dixie completed the all-star team. Lanette Dixie was also named Miss Hustle. The girls teen tourney Most Valuable Player was Kelly Burke from Pendleton. Sportsmanship honors were earned by the Ft. Hall team. Lyle Rhoan, Teen Club c o a c h a n d to u r n a m e n t coordinator, made a point to recognize and give thanks to the Teen Club members for th e ir c o o p e ra tio n and helpfulness in making the tournament a success. Rhoan expressed pleasure in the Girls Results improved attitude of the boys The girls Teen Club team and the commitment of the finished second, behind an girls throughout the tourna IN AGAIN—Pendleton players add another bucket in experienced Pendleton team. ment. The Teen Club will travel to championship game against the Warm Springs Teen Club The fin a l score, 91-38, indicated the superb tourna Nespelem this weekend for a opponents. Final score o f the game was 91-38, Pendleton. Spilyay Tymoo photos by Leno ment scoring and defense of the 19-and-under tournament and c h a m p io n sh ip team . The future road trips include Pendleton squad averaged 79 tournaments in Yakima, Reno points a game in the three-game and Fallon. Boxing ref’s clinic A referee and judge’s boxing clinic is scheduled for Friday, Marach 12 from 7-10 p.m. at th e C o m m u n ity C e n te r. U SA /A B F boxing official J e r r y D u s e n b e rry fro m Portland will be present at the clinic. Exhibition bouts will be held allowing those attending the clinic to receive practice and instruction on refereeing and jugding. A n y o n e in te r e s te d in working as a boxing official is invited to attend. According to Warm Springs Boxing Club coach Gerald Smith officials necessary at boxing to u r naments must be invited from Portland or elsewhere. He states, “We would like to get our own officials.” If interested in attending the clinic, please contact Gerald Smith at 553-1161 or 553-1546. Date set for Root Feast Rodeo The Annual Root Feast club is back on b o ard ,” Jackpot Rodeo is in the according to one of the • planning stages according to members. The standard events for this Warm Springs Rodeo Club president Jazz Wewa. The date year’s show will be bareback of this year’s rodeo has been set saddle bronc, roping events and barrels. But this year, there for April 10 and 11. “ Despite many setbacks will not be bull riding or a wild during the last year and the loss horse race. There will be added of a very active and supportive events in Jr. barrels and Jr. Sr. member, it has taken a little ribbon roping. The entry fees time to get it all together but the are $12.50 per event per day with one go in each event. Entries will be each day before the show. Meeting are being held when the need arises and if anyone is interested in joining the club they can contact president Jazz Wewa, vice-president Alvis S m ith , J r ., or tre a s u re r Deanna Shadley for more information. The annual fee for joining is set at $10.
