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4 Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner. Oregon Wednesday Febuary 26 1997 - FIVE sherman Co- Huskies deny Mustang girls cbc title CBC basketball All-Stars picks announced I" ____ bv Molly Rhea_____________ Saturday, February 22, was a disappointing day for the Heppner girls’ basketball team as the Sherman County Huskies denied them the title of Columbia Basin Conference champions The game was close throughout and full of excitement Jaci Hughes added spark to the first quarter Going to the floor to steal the ball on a point-after inbounds play, Hughes then flipped the ball through two defenders to Annie Hisler who canned the lay-in. Heppner trailed 11-13 after one Hisler started oft’ the second quarter by picking off a pass and racing down to score. The teams matched basket for basket in the second quarter, scoring 13 points apiece The Mustangs were still trailing by two, 25-27, at the half Although Heppner held the Huskies to three field goals and two free »throws in the third, the Mustangs were held to one field goal and three points from the charity stripe, for a score of 30- 35, after three quarters of play The fourth quarter started out promising as Jill Barber canned two free throws, narrowing the margin to 32-35. At that point the Huskies heeded the call to mush and scored nine unanswered points to put up a 12 point lead Heppner's team tenacity was obvious as they trimmed Sherman County's lead back to four. 41 -45, with less than two minutes remaining With the clock running down Heppner was forced to repeatedly foul to gain possession. This tactic didn't pan out as Sherman County 's Maria Macnab hit five of six free throws to put the game out of reach with a final score of 43-50. Heppner's inside defense held league leading scorer, Tvan Sanderson, to eight points from the field, but the Mustangs were unable to shut down Sherman County's solid outside shooting Both teams earned 12 points from behind the freethrow line. Heppner converted 12 of 17, while Sherman County ended up with 12 of 19. Lon Moeller led the Mustangs in scoring with 10 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot Hisler ended up with eight points, two assists and two steals Lexi Matteson had six points, half of which came from behind the All-Star team (l-r): Jim Schlaich (second team), Eric Schonbachler and Jaci Hughes (honorable mention), Lori Moeller and Annie Hisler (first team), Jill Barber and Justin Matteson (honorable mention) Lori Moeller goes for a layin against the Sherman Co. Huskies three point arc, six rebounds and a was two of two from the charity stripe and grabbed a rebound and steal Jaci Hughes might just have a steal. Earning second place in the CBC earned the title of "Miss Excitement" for her fourth quarter district playoffs pits the Mustangs hustle Hughes canned four of in a "loser-out" game against the four freethrows. had two rebounds, Wapiti district's second place grabbed six steals and dished out team, Pine Eagle, on Frida). seven assists before going out with February 28, at 1:30 pm at Eastern Oregon State College's five fouls late in the game. Quinn Coliseum in LaGrande. Mindy Binschus put m eight points and pulled down two The winner of this match w ill play the loser of Friday evening's boards Jill Barber canned three of contest which matches up district four freethrows, along with two champions. Sherman County of assists and three rebounds the CBC. and Enterprise of the Brooke Rover hit a field coal and Wapiti league, for the second-seed position. Mustang girls to play Pine Eagles Card party The Heppner Mustang Girls Varsity will play Pine Eagle this Friday . Feb 28, at 1 30 pm at the girls regional tournament in LaGrande VOTE JOHN KILKENNY for a five-day week Write-in for Zone 6 School Board Paid for by Committee to Elect John Kilkenny PT ho F box ’ 1 F L I V I I I I 143 N. Main Heppner 5241 676-5241 20th Anniversary Celebration planned The Lexington Holly Lodge card party will be Saturday, March 1. Prizes will be awarded and re freshments served. Justice Court Report The Justice Court office at the courthouse annex building in Heppner reports handling the fol lowing business during the past week; Patricia Louise Wright, 63, Lexington-Violation of the Basic Rule, 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Ruth J. Burke, 34. Heppner- Mamtaining a Dog as a Nuisance, $33 fine; Carley Ellen Drake, 43. Hepp ner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Denny Royce Nave, 46, Hepp ner-Violation of the Basic Rule, 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, $67 fine; Richard T Cuarak 29 Hepp- * * * ner-Unlawful U-turn, $67 fine. February 2? - March 8 o TL________ n-1 All “Red Wing” Boots and Shoes 15% off Women’s “Clark” Sandals 20% off all colors “Annie” “Dancers" 25% off Purses-all stock 25% off LOW, LOW PRICES ON CONVERSE, AVIA, NIKE sport shoes Came in and tay hello" We may have a bargain far you! HHS cheerleaders perform at halftime Saturday. On top: (l-r)- Amy Matthews, Laurie Michael Jaylene Papineau; base (l-r)-Travis Judd, Kristi Worden, Jayme Hanson. Stacy Lauritse The ; ne^rleaders and pep band have been supporting both Mustang teams throughout the basketball season HePPner Lady Mustangs front (l-r): Annie Hisler, Lori Moeller, Brooke Boyer Jill Barber Jaci Hughes, - I avi MaHaoan I<-» ra 11 z--. Ua-'. a«,.. InAmkAJw Kathleen (9rnnniirv Greenup, hm/4 head coach John Dm/ar Boyer. Q'K'L Back-Lexi Matteson Janelle He < v C* Casey Ingraham; not seen, Mindy Binschus, Jessica Maben kofhlnnn -------------- --- -------—--s Z I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 - 1996 Chevrolet \!2 Ton Surburban LI. 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