Blue Mountain Eagle
BOYS
Continued from Page A10
the best players,” Gill said. “It’s one thing to
have talent, but the work ethic he puts in —
he’s a gym rat, along with Dorran.”
It’s hard to pull all three out of the weight
room, he said.
The roster includes seniors Williams,
Devin Packard and Brogan McKrola, as well
as two juniors, four sophomores and four
freshmen.
Packard and McKrola are transfer students,
and Packard was on the Panther team two
years ago.
The seniors and junior, Wilson, all said
they’re excited for their first game.
They host the Adrian Antelopes at 6:30
p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.
“I’m looking forward to having a great
bunch of guys out this year,” Williams said.
“I’m excited to see the outcome of our first
game, and see what the rest of the season
looks like.”
“I’m having fun with these guys, and I
think we’ll do well,” Packard said.
“So far, we’ve been working really hard,
and I think if we keep that up, we should be
looking good this season,” McKrola said.
“Hopefully we’re going to win a lot of games.”
“I love the enthusiasm so far,” Wilson said.
“We’re looking forward to what we’re going
to become toward the end of the season — I
think this year is our year.”
Gill said the seniors have stepped into lead-
ership roles, showing the younger players the
ropes.
sports
“They bring some toughness that we kind
of lacked last year,” he said.
The four freshmen and other players will
be involved in junior varsity games.
“We’ve got some JV games scheduled, so
we can get experience for some of the young-
er guys,” Gill said. “Last year, we weren’t af-
forded that opportunity.”
He added, “All the freshmen are looking
really good and working hard.”
This year’s 1A High Desert League op-
ponents include: Adrian, Burnt River, Crane,
Harper, Huntington, Jordan Valley and Mon-
ument/Dayville.
Gill said the coaching staff has developed
their team identity and season goals in prepa-
ration for competition.
“Our focus is defense,” Gill said. “That’s
where our foundation starts this year. That’s
going to be our strong point and hold us to-
gether this year.”
He added, their overall vision isn’t just
about winning games.
He wants the players to buy into the team,
encourage each other and share the ball.
“We’re about molding these guys,” he
said. “We want to win, but building memo-
ries and relationships and transforming these
boys into young men, these are the tools to
be successful young men in our community
and society.”
He said he appreciates the fans that came
out to the games last year.
“We want to encourage the community to
come out and support us and fill the stands,”
he said. “I’m really excited and happy to be
back. I’ve grown a deep love for this commu-
nity and these kids.”
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
P ANTHER S ENIORS
A11
GIRLS
Continued from Page A10
Lindsay
Wall
MaKenzie
Jones
Taci
Perrenoud
Sarah
Ennis
Devin
Packard
Wyatt
Williams
Brogan
McKrola
said. “I think we have a lot of
potential. We just need to start
putting the puzzle pieces to-
gether.”
Wall said she’s looking
forward to the season, hopeful
for wins.
“I can’t wait to see what
the season has in store for us,”
she said.
Perrenoud, new to the
school this year from Wyo-
ming, said this is the first time
she’s played the sport.
“I’m excited for the poten-
tial we have and seeing the
team pull together,” she said.
Workman said the juniors
Brianna Zweygardt, Cassie
Hire and Megan Camarena
are bringing a lot to the table.
“They’re strong players,
good leaders and have been
keeping up the intensity,” the
coach said.
That intensity, and execu-
tion, is what will be needed
for what Workman said is ex-
pected to be a tough league.
The 1A High Desert League
opponents include Adrian,
Crane, Harper, Huntington,
Jordan Valley, Monument/
Dayville and Burnt River.
The Eagle/Angel Carpenter
Prairie City Lady Panthers
chase after a rebound in
last week’s practice. From
left, Megan Camarena and
Hailee Wall.
Workman said the team is
headed in the right direction,
with his players showing pos-
itive attitudes and an eager-
ness to learn.
“They’ve been working
hard,” he said. “They’re try-
ing to do things right, and I
see good things coming from
that.”
12. Giants vs Steelers
WEEK 12 OF 13
3. Penn State vs Wisconsin
9. Dolphins vs Ravens
10. 49ers
vs Bears
6. Rams vs Patriots
1. Alabama vs Florida
8. Eagles vs Bengals
2. Washington vs Colorado
14. Buccaneers vs Chargers
11. Bills vs Raiders
13. Redskins vs Cardinals
7. Texans vs Packers
5. Lions
vs
Saints
10 tans
for
$40.00
Congratulations
Jason, Bob & Bo
were tied with 13/15
Jason Dole
4. Chiefs
vs Falcons
15. Panthers vs Seahawks
wins again this week
with point spread
Bob Buckhaults had a
perfect point spread but
picked the wrong team!
Good luck
next week!