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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 21, 1996 - FIVE Fillies lose to, Heppner cheerleaders and Sherman Co. team to perform at district dance By Donna Moeller The Heppner Fillies' make up game in Sherman County on Tuesday, Feb. 13, proved to be a frustrating night for the Fillies who came back with a 49-28 loss. With the foul ratio 24-9, the referees played a key role in helping to take Heppner out of the game. Coach John Boyer said, "W e came out flat to start the game and never really got things going." Lexi Matteson led all scoring with nine points, followed by Jill Barber with seven. Lori Moeller, Jossie Evans and Min dy Binschus each added four points round out the scoring. Lady Cards collect trophy and get ready for State Last second shot beats Pilot Rock, 52-50 Heppner downs Stanfield 67-64 in playoff game Heppner's dance team and cheerleaders will be putting on a show during the district tour nament this week at the Con vention Center in Pendleton. The dance team will perform at halftime of Friday's 7p.m. Heppner girls basketball game against Weston-McEwen. M eanwhile H eppner's cheerleaders will also be put ting on a show for the crowd, but this time in front of the W eston-M cEwen and Whatonka fans. The girls will present their award-winning routine at halftime of that 8:30 p.m. Friday night game. Mustangs need OT to beat Sherman County m o ro Dy Joyce Hughes Eric Schonbachler defends Stanfield player Adam Doherty (13) and Chris Sykes put pressure on Pilot Rock player With a last second shot that cleared the net when the buzzer sounded, the Heppner Mustangs continued their climb to the district tournament with a win over the stubborn Pilot Rock Rockets 52-50 last Friday night. Heppner was down by 12 points when the Mustangs rallied and capped the com eback with a last second swish by Mustang center Ben Hubert. The Mustang's had brought the ball up court looking to go inside when the ball got away from forward Chris Sykes. Sykes dived into several Rocket players retrieved the ball toss ed it to Hubert who made a long arching fade away jumper from deep on the baseline. The crowd held it's breath and the ball fell through, keeping the Mustangs in contention for that precious fourth place slot in league standings. Despite being out of the playoff race the Rockets played tough and led the Mustangs 30-24 at the half. They con tinued to lead at the end of the third, but the Mustangs reach ed down deep coming up with big plays to outgun the hometown team 17-8 in the fourth and come away with the win. Eric Schonbachler had a good nigh for the Mustangs, scoring 14 points. Hubert also did well toting up 16. O thers scoring for the Mustangs were: Justin Mat teson with 7, Jim Schlaich 11, and Chris Sykes added 4. To the shock of the Heppner crowd, it looked like a repeat of the last time Heppner and Stanfield met, only this time the Mustangs came away with the victory. Both teams were knotted with a 7-5 conference record, so Monday night's game was a playoff to determine who would get the last district tour nament spot. Heppner kept its cool, held off a Stanfield rally and walked away with the 67-64 victory. Eric Schonbachler provided the big play this time, swiping the ball from one of Stanfield's quick guards and driving the length of the court for the score to put Heppner up by two. Stanfield missed a shot next trip down the floor and were forced to foul. Ben Hubert made one of two free throws to put the Mustangs up by three. But as everyone in the gym knew, Stanfield can shoot the threes. But their effort with 8 seconds left didn't connect and Hubert pulled in the rebound to secure Heppner's win. Heppner beat the Tigers by 40 points in their first meeting this year, but the second time on Stanfields home court, the Tigers came from behind to take the win and in the end cause Monday's playoff game. The game was played in Her- miston on a nuetral court. The victory put the Mustangs into district tournament action where they will face Umatilla at 3p.m. Friday at the Convention Center in Pendleton. Jim Schlaich and Schon bachler led the Mustang scor ing attack Monday, with 15 points apiece. Justin Matteson and Hubert each chipped in 12. Others scoring were: Chris Sykes 9 and Dan Burnside 2. leppner Fillies take big win over Pilot Rock Rockets y Donna Moeller Friday, Feb. 16, the Heppner illies traveled to Pilot Rock and nded up with a big win, 69-19. The Fillies held the Rockets roreless the first quarter and nded the third quarter with a 3-9 lead. The Rockets had a mgh night; their baskets wouldn't fall. Heppner set the me early by playing great defense and everyone scored. Lori Moeller was the leading scorer with 12 points. Tina and Toni Kemp each added nine points. Lexi Matteson had eight; Jossie Evans and Mindy Binschus put down six points each; Annie Hisler had five; Storm y Howard, Lindsey Waterland and Jill Barber add ed four each and Jaci Hughes had two to round out the scor- Local church women are planning for an "All Faith" evening for all women on Mon day, April 8 at St. Patrick's Parish Hall beginning with a potluck dessert at 7 p.m. Come Share With Us at ■ . contact Bob at Photo by Joyce Hughes Stormy Howard (20) and Toni Kemp get control of the ball P loyhar I nsurance 127 N Main • Heppner, Ore. • 676-5818 • . * ■ V • - v ■ . ' T r , V . <\ * ;■**■.. ■ - V ' " V > ' . . •* •; •' ' v/f., y . • »..•*, ♦ * •• I'V - -• V i* V«‘ Vt :;.i. • • ■ 1 V* * • The evening will include Col leen . Berry, a motivational speaker from Pendleton. All women are encouraged to come for the evening and bring a friend. FINAL EXPENSE LIFE INSURANCE Willow Creek Baptist Church 560 North Minor The Mustangs played a ball control game in OT, frustrating the Huskies and sinking their free throws to come up with the important win. A loss would have put the Mustangs out of district playoff contention. Justin Matteson had a good offensive game for the Mustangs, putting down 13 points. Adam Doherty scored 9, Eric Schonbachler 4, Dan Burnside 2, Jim Schliach 9, Chris Sykes 12 and Ben Hubert 8 . All Faith program set for April 8 p.m. It is very necessary for peo ple to bring their 1994 tax re cords, said a spokesperson. Those planning to attend should call 676-9030 for reser vations. Bible Study for all ages 2 p.m. Worship Service 3 p.m. Meeting in the 7th Day Adventist Church Celler dwelling Sherman County came to Heppner Saturday with nothing to lose, but it was Heppner that almost lost it all. With a possible district tour nament spot on the line, Hepp ner needed overtime to put Sherman away 57-49. The Huskies managed to stay close, leading the Mustangs at the half, but Heppner came back and with a last second re bound and bucket by Chris Sykes, tied the game and sent it into overtime. J . v,\"; • »•. * 0 , ’*• .■ Income tax aid offered Feb. 22-23 Free income tax assistance for seniors and low income people will be provided on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 22-23, in the dining room of St. Patrick's Senior Center from 8:30 a.m.-5 Jim Schlaich guards Sherman player on inbounds play V I s* * ; •*.? 1 * % i I : * T i 1 •1
