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A10 Sports Blue Mountain Eagle TIGERS Continued from Page A9 score didn’t tell much, because we pushed ourselves harder than we have all season,” Burke said. “I thought it was kind of cool to do that well against the No. 1 team (in league) on their own court, and it kind of surprised PC Continued from Page A9 been working on shooting this week, our shots fell more, which helps tremendously.” Coach Black said Ennis and Amaya Zweygardt “pressured the Tigers the entire game.” Panther Brianna Zweygardt dominated the boards with 17 the +27 WKHP,WKLQN,IZH¿JKWWRRXU full potential, we’ll go places.” Coach Gill said he’s never had a prouder moment with his team. “This is the hardest game and the best they’ve played all season,” he said. He said they’ll work on cleaning up turnovers, but add- ed the team is improving and “right where we want to be.” “Tonight, we got a moral victory,” he said. “These kids have already said, ‘We’ll see them on Friday night.’” The two teams will be look- ing for that next league win after suffering losses last Sat- urday. Dayville/Monument fell 58- 61 to Crane in Monument, and Prairie City fell 58-71 to Jordan Valley on the road. After Friday’s rematch, the Panthers follow up on Satur- day, facing Burnt River in Uni- ty with girls varsity beginning at 2 p.m. Prairie City also host- ed the Burns freshmen team on Tuesday, past press time. Dayville/Monument will host Adrian in Monument on Saturday with the girls varsi- ty games beginning at about 2 p.m. rebounds, 24 points, three steals and eight forced turnovers. Ennis had eight rebounds, HLJKWSRLQWVVL[VWHDOVDQG¿YH forced turnovers, and Amaya Zweygardt had seven rebounds, three points, four steals and two forced turnovers. “Also showing a lot of hustle was Cassie Hire,” Black said. Hire had four rebounds, four points and three forced turn- overs. On the road last Saturday, the Lady Panthers suffered a 44-63 loss to top-ranked Jordan Valley. Prairie City came out strong LQWKH¿UVWVFRULQJWR-RUGDQ Valley’s 20, but lost their legs in the second quarter. They tried to close the gap in the third, scor- ing 14 to their 15 in the third. %ODFNVDLGKHUWHDP¿QLVKHG strong and didn’t give up. “We still feel good about our effort and can’t wait for another shot at them,” she said. Schmadeka knew going up against Crane last Saturday would be a tough matchup, but the team kept a positive focus. The Tigers suffered a 28-49 loss to the Mustangs in Monu- ment. “Even though you have a bad game, if you can come back and refocus, that’s what good teams do,” Schmadeka said. After the Lady Tigers face the Panthers in Prairie City, they’ll host Adrian in Monu- ment with games starting at 2 p.m. Saturday. Prairie City hosted the Burns Hilanders freshmen on Tuesday, past press time, and they face Burnt River on the road in Unity on Saturday at 2 p.m. corn e r’s 6+ 7 EEK OF THE W A A521 Y E81* School: Long Creek Grade: 12 Parent: Wang, Mei-Wen, Host Parents: Ed & Linda Studtmann Sport: Basketball What I like best about my sport: “Basketball is my life. I never give up, and I do my best.” Coach’s Comment: “Aaron is the coach on the court, working with the team. He’s scoring well and is a good defender and doesn’t foul out much.” - Coach TC Connor Proud sponsor of Grant County athletes 100 E. Main ¬6WRSOiJKW in -RKn 'a\ 10 03376 GU Continued from Page A9 Other teams attending in- cluded: Elgin, Imbler, Joseph, Wallowa and Hermiston ju- nior varsity. Going 3-0 for Grant Union were Clay Johnson (132), An- tonio Dancer (138) and Elijah Humbird (170). “Clay pinned all three of his opponents, including wrestlers from Hermiston and Burns,” Lusco said. “Antonio beat Jay Jay Balowski from Crane in a 14-7 decision. He’s a talented opponent, and this is the sec- ond meeting, and Antonio won both by decision.” Andrew Copenhaver was one of three top wrestlers out of 10 in his weight class, and he came up 2-2. Stats Prairie City vs. Jordan Valley Brianna Zweygardt: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 assist, 5 forced turnovers Sarah Ennis: 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist, deÀ ections, 1 forced turnover Ravyn Walker: 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, forced turnovers, 5 deÀ ections Cassie Hire: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 forced turnovers, 4 deÀ ections Amaya Zweygardt: 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 deÀ ections Lindsay Wall: 4 points, 1 rebound, 2 forced turnovers “Andrew had a big win over No. 4-ranked Raymond Seal from Joseph,” Lusco said. “He wrestled very well in a super competitive brack- et.” “Every wrestler won at least one match against tough competition,” Lusco said. Grant Union junior high wrestlers and youth wrestlers also participated at the tour- nament. Prospector junior high wrestlers Russell Hodge, Drew Lusco and Ethan Moore went 4-0. The Grant Union wres- tlers will travel to Burns on Thursday for a dual meet with Burns and Crane beginning at 5 p.m. The team attends the Bank of Eastern Oregon Tourna- ment in Heppner Saturday at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Teamwork elevates Tiger boys team ing basketball and working together really well this year.” “We’re coming together DAYVILLE — Teamwork as one,” said Moodenbaugh. is the name of the game for the “It’s enjoyable because it’s my last year, and I’m with all my Dayville/Monument Tigers. It’s something they take friends.” Schafer said these sea- seriously. Head coach Jeff Schafer, soned players are making the who’s been leading the team most of their senior year, and for four years, said that is their the younger teammates are learning and making progress. main strength. “They’re coming along It’s a strength taking them to seventh in the state and the and will be an asset, and the top of the High Desert League. returning starters have a very “They’re not concerned VWURQJGLVFLSOLQHWR¿QLVKDQG about being the high-point play hard,” he said. The big goal for the coach man, but winning the game and playing the best possible is assisting the team in going team game they can,” Scha- as deep as they can in state fer said of his team. “Their playoffs — possibly even the defense is very bothersome. state tournament in Baker City. ³:H¶UH WU\LQJ WR ¿QH WXQH They work very hard at de- everything we can and keep fense.” The team of 10 this season working hard,” Schafer said. includes two freshmen, one “We’re always emphasizing sophomore, four juniors and better defense and more ball three seniors. Four are return- movement.” He said he enjoys watching ing starters this year. The three seniors, Jordan Gonzaga, and likes their team Bowlus, Dakota Emerson and ball and work ethic. He added it’s that team ball Tanner Moodenbaugh, have been playing ball together for mentality and hard work that helps beat an individual or in- 10 years. ³,¶YH SOD\HG VLQFH ¿IWK dividuals. “Even if someone is having grade, with the same coach,” Bowlus said. “We’re playing a bad game, you can’t be down well as a team and encourag- on yourself if you’re encour- ing each other when things get aging others,” he said. The future looks bright for down.” Before Schafer became the the Tigers as they head down high school coach, he spent the stretch. “It’s such an honor to six years coaching junior high basketball at Monument coach these guys,” Schafer said. “I don’t always feel ad- School. “We’re having a lot of equate, because they’re such fun,” said Emerson. “We’re good men. It’s a joy to come to just having fun together play- practice and work with them.” By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Sign up for Little League Blue Mountain Eagle Those interested in sign- ing up their children for Lit- tle League have two upcom- ing opportunities. Sign-ups will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Humbolt Elementary, and 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Prairie City. Anyone interested in coaching is also encouraged to sign up. Call 541-620-2803 for more information.
