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• ; i-; * ■ ■ •» * * .5 x a ii»BM<»ai»c«>www n i |»ir)i rinati hmmmmmmi mèta y «r -i****, Vf« .vs* Heppner Gazette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 7 ,1 9 9 8 - FIVE Levi Geer (42) makes a dash for yardage The Heppner Mustangs went to the air to defeat the visiting Weston-McEwen TigerScots, 34- 7, on Friday, Oct 2. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Matteson passed for four touchdowns to three different receivers for 248 yards. Filling in for the injured Shane Matheny, Matteson completed 15 of 27 passes after a shaky start. The Mustangs received the kick-off to start the game but were forced to punt, pinning the TigerScots back to their own 16- yard line. Senior defensive ends Casey Evans and Tim Dickenson combined to sack the quarterback for a nine-yard loss to force a punt by Weston-McEwen. A short punt gave the Mustangs good field position at the TigerScots 26-yard line. On first down Matteson kept the ball on the option and picked up 12 yards. On fourth down and five from the 10, a screen pass to Derek ' * Gunderson for a touchdown was called back on a clipping penalty. An incomplete pass gave the ball to Weston McEwen at their 16-yard line. It was the TigerScots’ tum then as they had a long touchdown run called back by an illegal formation penalty. The Mustang defense held and forced a punt, which was returned by Gunderson to the Weston- McEwen 42-yard line. After a short gain on first down, Matteson took the ball around end on the option then pitched to Gunderson for the final 20 yards for the touchdown. The extra point kick was no good and the Mustangs led, 6-0 with 12 Matteson completed a third and seconds left in the first quarter. three pass to Dickenson for 11 The defense held and took over yards and the first down. On a at their own 30 after a TigerScot second and fifteen Matteson punt. found Jared Eckman for 18 yards Matteson picked up three and another first down. After a yards, then Levi Geer ran for five yard penalty, Matteson hit four yards and five more and a Craig Scott for 12 yards and first down. Geer picked up five yards setting up Matteson’s first Michael Schonbachler ran six touchdown pass. Matteson led yards for the first down. After Gunderson perfectly down the Geer ran for three yards, middle and he ran untouched for Matteson found Eckman again, 55 yards. The conversion pass this time for 36 yards and a failed and the Mustangs now led touchdown. Gunderson made an 12-0 with 8:02 left in the first acrobatic, juggling catch for the two-pomt conversion to give the half. Mustangs a 28-7 lead with 4:02 After a short kick-off, the left in the third quarter TigerScots took over at their own The two teams traded 46-yard line. Behind the running possessions as the third quarter of Ryan Delph and the aid of a ended and the fourth started. face mask penalty, the Weston-McEwen had the ball at TigerScots moved the ball down their own 30 when Gunderson to the one-yard line. Delph just picked up a fumble and returned got in for the touchdown, and it for a touchdown. The play, Tanner Perrine kicked the extra however, was called back by a point to close the gap to 12-7 clipping penalty and an with 2:29 left in the half. unsportsmanlike penalty moved The Mustangs took over at the ball back to the Mustangs their own 38-yard line after the own 33 yard line. kick-off. Matteson then passed ,,-i After several penalties the to Geer for 11 yards and Mustangs were 'forted tb punt. Gunderson ran for another 15. Evans made a nice play on the On a third and 10 from the 20, tackle to recover a lose ball at the Matteson hit Gunderson on a 44 of the TigerScots. screen pass for a touchdown. A couple of short runs set up a Matteson then found Gunderson Matteson to Gunderson pass in the back of the end zone for completion for 34 yards to the the two-point conversion, giving 15. Matteson then hit Scott on a the Mustangs a 20 to 7 lead at the nice pass and catch for a end of the first half. touchdown. The kick was no The TigerScots took over at good, giving the Mustangs a 34-7 their own 45-yard line to start the lead with 3:03 left. third quarter and, aided by Weston-McEwen was unable to another face mask penalty, had do anything as Dickenson sacked first down at the Mustangs 14- the quarterback for a five-yard yard line. Defensive lineman loss and Heppner took over on Josh Hill then hit the quarterback downs and ran out the clock. in the backfield, knocking the The win improved the ball lose, which was recovered Mustangs to 2-0 in league and 3- by Stanley Cutsforth at the 18- 2 overall. Heppner travels to yard line. Culver (2-0 and 3-2) in a crucial Columbia Basin Conference game on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. Levi Geer and Clint Bellamy led the Mustangs in defensive points with 18 and 17 points respectively. Derek Gunderson had 15 points and a fumble recovery and Casey Evans matched his number 13 in points and had a fumble recovery. Hermiston Craig Scott had 10 points and 567-8750 Stanley Cutsforth had eight 'Dr. ‘DonaCd 1. CarCson fo o t Specialist will be at the Pioneer Memorial Clinic on October 14th for the diagnosis and treatment of all foot problems Heppner 676-5504 W h at else can we say? IMS defeats Sherman • Member FDIC — 9 V C , . . - • - « r * • •••*;. ~ • • • .i *' *3 f . -• ^ .•-C V ' . v Lovingly. Meredith Walters Bernice Thomson Bruce and Phyllis Thomson By Caitlin Bennetto Orem and . Jaysi The lone Middle School Cardinals played both North and South Sherman in girls' volleyball, which resulted in a win-loss situation. This season's opener was held Friday, September 18. The Cards first took on the South Sherman Mustangs and, within two matches, had a smashing victory over the Mustangs, 15-7, 15-4. The Cards turned around without rest and fought the North Sherman Cougars. The first match the Cougars came up ahead, 15-11, but the Cards picked up the pace in the second, 16-14, which led to a third match. At the end of the unexpected third match, the Cougars came out ahead, winning the game, 15-9. "The sixth grade girls did very well for their first game. We could still use some practice and hope to see what happens in the next game at Arlington," commented the eighth graders. ** n *) 'jr ttaL H I *•* . ' ^ ' V ■ - • c ' V '' • ' -vV ; • ■»S-,. •- .• v?• BO SS* D A V * ' 1 if* ' ; * w - % - • T k l x 'V * # on Friday, October 1Sth - /< -..V .' We Hade: Wine Cigars Candy Floaters Balloons Hallmark Cards and other gifts! ^ MuMUj'i DÄIUJ Hrppne, - ■ X x*r. •‘.'a...-'-. - • ■ ' 7 -7- • „ V - ■ V -\-;s •- . * ■ • v . o '* r ; v * ■ 74. - ■>- . *■. -. 2 I -*.• ;,v • - - - ' ¿ .v e - ■- -, -X - C C x ' ■ V ■ INC 217 North Main • .^V:- ' ^ v ... 676-915» ' V •' ^ ■ -> . ••• "•*- V . y. - • . -y ; - ' v -J. . , JOHN F. MOLLAHAN There are issues concerning the county that I will strive to solve. I will be there for the people and their county. I have the ability, knowledge, insight and innovation to ser"ie as your County Judge and commissioner. • I will work for county unity and progress • 1 support efforts to reduce juvenile crime • I have a belief that good government is based on having consensus on the issues • I take the future of Morrow County seriously and believe in maintaining Morrow County as a great place to live i* '•./**,* - ., * % • 6 / • \ - * ■* ¥ . •• • ELECT JOHN F. MOLLAHAN • . - : ^ . • • MORROW COUNTY JUDGE r Paid for by Friends of John Mollahan Committee, P.O. Box .306, lx:xington, OR 978.39 r r 0 Í4 , -V * FREE T O T A L LY C H EC K IN G B a n k o f E a s t e r n O re g o n ASK US HOW .... • •*. ' * * * • • • • . . . . These warm memories will remain with us always. Free (fre), adj., 1. costing nothing; no cost; no monthly service charge; no minimum balance requirement; unlimited check writing; free stock checks ‘‘Around the Corner, Not Around the State" -f Colts rally to remain unbeaten Mustangs crush Tiger-Scots by Rick Paullus points and a fumble recovery. Gunderson led the rushing attack, carrying the ball five line of WalMart before being by Rick Paullus times for 42 yards and Matteson tackled. The Colts then drove added 33 yards on five carries. down to the two where Tyler The Heppner Colts had to come Matteson was 15 of 27 for 248 Boyer plunged into the end zone from behind to defeat WalMart yards passing with four for the touchdown. The kick was of Hermiston, 20-12, on Wed., touchdowns and one no good, giving the Colts a 20-12 Sept. 30, at the fairgrounds. interception. His favorite target lead. WalMart jumped out to a 6-0 was Gunderson who caught five The defense held with less than lead on a 60-yard pass and run passes for 134 yards and two play on the first play of the a minute to play but fumbled the touchdowns and two 2-point ball back to WalMart, giving game. conversions. Jared Eckman The Colts came back to tie at 6- them a final chance. They were caught three passes for 66 yards 6 on a 70-yard run by Jode Coil, unable to score as the clock ran and a touchdown. Craig Scott getting blocking help from Kory out, leaving the Colts with a 4-0 had two catches for 27 yards and record for the year. Paullus along the way. a touchdown. The Colts will play Irrigon at WalMart came right back to Weston Me. 0-7-0-0-7 Heppner on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at take a 12-6 lead on a reverse in Heppner 6-14-8-6-34 6:30 p.m. the second quarter. Coil stepped in front of a First receiver to intercept a pass and WalMart 6-6-0-0-12 Hep - Derek Gunderson 20 yard 6-8-0-6-20 take it in for a 30-yard Colts run (kick failed) :12 touchdown return. David Flynn Second First kicked the extra point to give the Hep - Gunderson 55 yard pass WalMart - 60 pass (pass failed) Colts a 14-12 halftime lead. from Ryan Matteson (pass failed) After a scoreless third quarter, Colts - Jode Coil 70 yard run 8:02 WalMart drove down to the (kick failed) WM - Ryan Delph 1 yard run Second eight-yard line before the defense (Tanner Perrrine Kick) 2:29 WalMart 50 yard run (run failed) Hep - Gunderson 20 yard pass held and the Colts took over on Colts Coil 30 yard interception from Matteson (Gunderson pass downs. On a second and nine from the return. (David Flynn kick) from Matteson) 1:32 Fourth nine quarterback, J.C. Sherritt Third Colts Tyler Boyer 2 yard run Hep - Jared Eckman 36 yard pass took off on a bootleg around the (kick failed) from Matteson (Gunderson pass left end and ran to the 22-yard from Matteson) The family o f Fourth Hep - Craig Scott 15 yard pass JAMES G. THOMSON from Matteson (kick failed) 3:30 would like to take this opportunity to Rushing express our heartfelt thanks to the com WM - Delph 14-73, Hungerford munity of Heppner for surrounding us 10-19, Raymond 4-10, Lieuellen with your love and friendship and ex 4-9, Williams 3-11, Parker 1 (-6) Heppner - Gunderson 5-42, tending kindness and care to our father. Matteson 5-33, Levi Geer 5-20, Special thanks to Donna Schonbachler, who was Scott 5-18, Michael Dad’s Home Health nurse. Schonbachler 5-9. We sincerely appreciated the care given by Doctor Passing WM - Raymond 2-8-0-15, Parker Atkins and Doctor Wenberg. 0-3-0. We will be forever grateful to the Home Health staff Heppner - Matteson 15-27-1-248 for helping our Dad to be able to remain at home. Receiving We thank relatives, friends and neighbors for their WM - Delph 1-6, Grimes 1-6 Heppner - Gunderson 5-134, outpouring of love and support and for the beautiful Eckman 3-66, Geer 3-8, Scott 2- cards and flowers and the generous gifts of delicious 27, Tim Dickenson 1-11, Casey food. Evans 1-2. ' -“W1* : , '.V A . * ' I’. \ i.Cj.jtfiv.
