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SpilyayTymoo Page 10 February 8,1983 Spilyay Tymoo White Buffaloes moving on With just two more road trips and two more home games left for the White Buffaloes varsity basketball team and with at least two more wins, a ticket to the State AA b ask etb all to u rn a m e n t is within in their grasp. The Buffs returned home from what is known as the toughest trip for a team, a swing through eastern Oregon. On Friday night they were hosted by Nyssa wliere the Bulldogs always put up a tough b a t t l e w ith th e B u ffs . Friday night the Buffs coach had to reach into the bag for some magic tricks to pull this one out. After Roman Suppah and Jerome Davis fouled out late in the game, Madras was on the short end of the score when Blincoe turned to his bench for Phil Fine and Pat Short who came into the game to help the Buffs to a narrow victory. Fine and Short did a good job in bringing the Buffs out and to victory. Late in the game the Buffs turned to the half court trap defense that put the pressure on the Nyssa team causing turnovers for the Buffs cause. The final score a close 46-43. On Saturday night the Buffs saw limited action from Jerome Davis because of a thigh injury. Despite the short duration of his appearance, he managed to pull down eight reb o u n d s and co n trib u ted seven points for the winning Buffs. Suppah had the hot hand to lead all scorers for the night with a total of 20 points. It was a good team effort especially from Phil Fine and Pat Short. Final score for the game was 65-58. After posting victories over Nyssa and Vale, the Buffs retain the lead in league standings with a 6-0 record, followed by Burns who are 5 -1, Nyssa 3-3; Grant Union and Mac Hi each have 1-4 and Vale 1-5. T h e B u ffs t r a v e l to M ilto n -F re e w a te r on the February 11 for a return game with the Mac Hi Pioneers who will have an eye on a big upset. On February 19 will make their appearance in Madras, but then the following week will be the big test for-the Buffs as they meet the Burns Hilanders on their home court. Burns is always tough on their home floor and they will be looking for revenge at the loss to the Buffs earlier in the season. Winding up regular league action Grant Union will come to town for the final game of the season. If everything goes well for the Buffs from here on out all the Buffs will make another appearance at the State Basketball tournament in March. Peewees get experience .Hands on experience is what peewee basketball players are getting during their four week training session a t Warm Springs Elementary school g y m n asiu m . C o ach es are working to help > each child im prove his or h er ball handling skills. Instead of just scrimmage coach Fran Moses assisted by Austin Greene is teaching these 7 to 12 year old youths basic skills to quicken the hands. “It develops hand-eye coordina tio n ” an d ‘‘th e y ’re real e n th u s ia s tic a b o u t b a ll handling,” Moses says. “After a week of practice they’ve gotten better. Not just the big kids but the little kids, also,” Moses explains. “They amaze me in how much they can do.” H o p e fu lly th e peew ee basketball program will not end with the teaching of basic skills. Moses would like to continue the program with an intram uralleague. She hopes to' have the young basketball players in one game a week where all will get a chance to play and parents can watch. V o lu n te e r c o ach es are necessary to make such an intram ural league possible. Moses feels these volunteers must be aware of what’s behind the program, that is, teaching th e c h ild r e n th e g a m e , coordination, ball handling s k ills a n d te a m w o rk . Competition is not the point of basketball for these voungsters. Along with an intramural program Moses is interested in traiing a little basketball club to perform aerobic ball handling to music. They would perform during tournaments or high school games at half time. Success in these plans will enable many young people to be involved in basketball. With 75 young people signed up for the four weeks of peewee baskeball it’s obvious there is a stro n g in te re st in W arm Springs in the sport. Burns’ Todd M cVay 42. Davis made the shot then the free throw. His speed inside the Hilanders. Davis and Roman Suppah combined for 49 of Madras 65 points 'hite Buffaloes to victory over the Burns Hilanders on January 29 givingMadras ’ first place in GOL league standing, 4-0 at that point. > Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewczyk Simnasho Mini-Marathon Runs set for March 5 The Warm Springs 4-H Program announces that the 5th annual Simnasho 4-H Mini-Marathon has been set for Saturday, March 5, 1983. Both, a 6 mile and a 3 mile “Fun Run” will be featured in addition to the 14.5 mile run from Simnasho to Kah-Nee-Ta1 Village. T he m in i-m a ra th o n is sponsored by the W arm Springs 4-H leaders Associa tion as a fund-raiser. The 4-H leaders Association in Warm Springs annually provides s c h o la rs h ip m oney fo r reservation youth to attend 4-H camp and 4-H summer week and helps fund a demonstra tion trip to the Oregon State Fair for Warm Springs 4-H members. R eg istratio n form s are available from the Warm Springs office of the Oregon State University Extension Service, P.O. Box 428, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761, (503) 553-1161, ext. 238. There is a $5.00 entry fee for all races if registrations are in by February 28; after the February 28 deadline the fee is $7.00. Runners may register until 11:00 a.m. the day of the run. receive a weekend for two at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. Non-runners will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Kah- Nee-Ta. Raffle tickets will also be on sale before the race to win one many donated prizes. Individuals or businesses who wish to donate to the raffle may do so through the Warm Springs E xtension office. All runners will receive a 5th Names of all donors will be annual Simnasho 4-H Mini- a n n o u n c e d a t the m in i Marathon T-shirt, a swim pass marathon and in subsequent at the Kah-Nee-Ta pool, and a news coverage of the event. drawing ticket good towards a- The Simnasho 4-H Mini- chance at one of many items to Marathon is always a fun time be raffled. Divisional winners for everyone. Bring the entire of the 14.5 and 6 mile runs in- family. . the 13 and under, 14-18,19-29, For more information or to 30-39, and 40 & over age request registration forms write categories will receive trophies. or call the Warm Springs The winning male and female Extension office. in ;thfL-14X_mile.-JKilL„each.
