FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 20, 2000
Heppner girls win South
Morrow County tournament
By Molly Rhea
The Heppner girls raced past
1A Helix and lone to win their
own South Morrow County
Tournament, December 15 and
16.
The Mustang squad
frustrated
their
opponents
throughout the weekend with
their strong defense, superior
rebounding and poise.
In the Friday afternoon kickoff
game, it appeared the Grizzlies
had already started their winter's
hibernation as the Mustangs
bolted to a 20-4 lead in the first
quarter and never looked back,
outsconng Helix in every period.
Shelley Reitmann led the
scoring attack against Helix with
15 points and Lacey Matteson
added 11 to pace Heppner. As a
team, the Mustangs shot 47
percent from the field.
In the Saturday championship
game, the Mustangs plucked and
roasted the Cardinals, 58-28.
Again Heppner had a hot hand,
shooting 53 percent from the
field.
with every Mustang
contributing points to the total.
Matteson led the scorers with
17, mne of those coming from
behind the three-point line.
Reitmann made 12 points with
100 percent shooting, and
Manssa McCabe added 10 to the
bottom line.
"I am pleased with the way the
team played this weekend,"
commented coach Dana Reid.
"The girls maintained their focus
and worked our game." Reid
went on to say that the Mustangs
have
out-rebounded
their
opposition in every game this
season.
This weekend the
Heppner gang outdid themselves,
scooping more than twice as
many rebounds for a two game
ratio of 63 to 29.
The Joseph girls forfeited their
Friday game, but showed up in
time to get taken, 52-48, by Helix
in the consolation game.
The junior varsity Mustang
girls saw action on Tuesday,
December 19, when the Condon
teams came to town while the
varsity sat out due to over
scheduling of the girls' varsity
Blue Devils. The varsity will
have another chance to whip up
on Condon the last weekend of
the year.
The varsity teams will be on
the hardwood again for the
Oregon Trail Tournament in
Pendleton, December 29 and 30.
The other teams slated to
participate
are
Condon,
Enterprise and South Wasco
County.
Helix
4
7 4 -
Heppner 20
16 8
Helix (20) Purcell 3 0-1 6, Seely 2 2-6 6,
Sallee 0 0-10, Bennett 1 0-0 2, Williams
0 0-1 0, G. Deutschlander 1 0-0 2,
Campbell 1 0-0 3, Sorey 0 1-2 1, Cox,
Smith, Scott, D. Deutschlander
Totals 8 3-11 20
Heppner (53) Kempas 2 0-2 5, Barber 3
1-2 7, Elguezabal 2 0-0 4, Matteson 4 0-
0 11, McCabe 4 0-0 8, Patton 1 0-0 2,
Reitmann 7 1-2 15, Carlson 0 1-2 I,
Bailey. Totals 23 3-8 53.
3-point goals: Helix 1 (Campbell)
Heppner 4 (Matteson 3, Kempas).
Rebounds Helix 16, Heppner 36. Total
fouls Helix 10, Heppner 18. Fouled out
- none.
lone
8
Heppner 18
28
58
7 8 -
19 14 -
lone (28) D. McElligott 3 1-2 7, Peck 6
2- 4 14, Thompson 1 0-2 2, Halvorsen 1
0-0 3, Powell 1 0-02, Heagey, S.
McElligott, N. McElligott, Krebs.
Totals 12 3-8 28
Heppner (58) Kempas 1 0-0 2, Barber 1
3- 4 5, Elguezabal 1 1-2 3, Matteson 7 0-
1 17, McCabe 4 1-2 10, Patton 0 1-31,
Bailey 1 1-2 3, Reitmann 5 2-2 12,
Carlson 1 0-0 2, Smith 1 0-0 2. .
Totals 22 9-16 58
3-point goals, lone 1 (Halvorsen),
Heppner 5 (Matteson 3, Kempas,
McCabe). Rebounds: lone 13, Heppner
27. Total Fouls lone 13, Heppner 14.
Fouled out - none.
St. Patrick’s Christinas pageant
On Sunday, Dec. 17, the St.
Patrick's Parish hall was filled
with angels, shepherds and sheep
composing a living manger
scene.
The annual potluck and pageant
had the pre-school through junior
high Sunday school students
perform an adaption of the book
"Hey Mr. Angel". The long poem
was directed by Bill Kuhn.
Music for the program was
arranged by Faith Healy and the
pre-school performers were
directed by Nova Sweeney.
Over 100 parishioners attended
the event.
By Debbie Radie
The lone Site Council met on
Dec. 13. Council officers were
elected as follows: chairman,
Marlene Pointer; vice chair,
Cindy
Bumght;
secretary,
Darlene Marquardt; reporter,
Debbie Radie.
Discussion began with the
teachers' work session last Friday
where the building staff goals
were discussed and it was
decided to concentrate on
language arts and math. Specific
focus will be measurement, units
and tools and numeration
(decimals,
fractions
and
estimation).
There
was
discussion of why those
particular areas were lowest. lone
students seem to be better at high
level math than they are on the
easier basics. There was concern
that some things might have to
be left out in order to focus on
bringing up those specific skills.
It was assured that the students
will get other subject matter too,
but that the state standards must
be addressed. A teachers' report
will be made at the next meeting
on the progress of students and
staff on these goals. Discussion
included refreshments being
offered on the day of the test.
It was noted that the majority
of last year's eighth grade
students passed the 10th grade
benchmark last year when they
took the test. With the new rules,
the eighth graders who passed
the 10th grade benchmarks last
year will not be required to take
the test and pass again in their
10th grade year. This will be the
first group of students to benefit
from this new rule.
The principal's report included
information regarding an alcohol
and drug conference in Eugene.
The
conference
included
information about new alcohol
and drug policies that will be
implemented in most districts.
-The student-lead conference
training provided information
about how to do student-led
conferences. In such conferences,
the student sits down with the
parent and teacher and leads the
conference,
i nc l udi ng
information about the* student's
past and current academic
activity and goals.
-The Law Conference by
COSA provided information on
updated laws about current
issues,
including
contract
bargaining, special education,
teacher evaluation and teacher
pay.
Principal Mike Stuart reported
that the board work session went
well and the board decided to
present a bond levy to the public
this spring which, if it passes,
will fund new buildings and
maintenance
on
existing
facilities.
The council heard about
student awards and recognition.
Since the last meeting, Shelby
Krebs won the silver medal in the
state of Oregon, going to the
state finals in the Wendy's
Heisman competition. Caitlin
Orem won the -Hoby Award
(Hugh
O'Brien
Youth
Leadership). Four juniors placed
high enough in the PSAT to
compete . in
the
Merit
Scholarship.
Jim Swanson reported that the
park district approved their
portion on the pool funding
project and will give more details
at a later meeting.
Current total school enrollment
is 152. The senior class is very
large. The kindergarten class this
year and the one projected to
come in next year are much
smaller groups. The decision to
combine kindergarten and first
grade for next year will be made
on numbers. It has not yet been
decided, nor will it be until late
summer.
OSSOM was discussed. A
large number of students have
indicated a willingness to
participate and parents would
like to see this program grow. A
report will be made at the next
meeting.
Holiday
schedules
were
discussed. The decision for the
two weeks off at Christmas was
made by the district due to a
population of students on the
north end who leave the area for
a lengthy period of time over the
holidays. According to bargain
contracts, both New Year's Eve
and New Year's Day are
holidays. Because New Year's
Eve falls on a Sunday, it means
an additional day off on Tuesday,
Jan. 2.
The VIP program was
discussed at the elementary
school. Mike Stuart was praised
by the teachers for his attention
to the students and teacher». Iqmi?
The council's meeting.frme was
changed and meetings will now
start at 5:30 p.m. the second
Wednesday of the month.
Current members are Steve
Schaber, Darlene Marquardt,
Marlene Pointer, Debbie Radie,
Anita Orem, Arlynda Gates, Jim
Swanson, Mike Stuart, Dean
Robinson and Kathy Halvorsen.
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'By Rick Paullus
McCabe opened the third
The Joseph Eagles hit 15 of 21 ¡quarter by hitting a three-pointer
free throws in the fourth quarter and getting a steal and lay-in to
to take first place in the South cut the Eagles' lead to 33-32.
Morrow County Basketball Knowles hit a short jumper to tie
Tournament by beating the the game at 36-36. McCabe hit
Heppner Mustangs, 70-63, on two free throws and Scott hit a
Saturday, Dec. 16, in Heppner. three-pointer with 35 seconds left
The Mustangs had rallied to tie to tie the score at the end of
the game at 41-41 on a three- three.
pointer by Craig Scott going into Scott and McCabe hit jumpers
the fourth quarter, but couldn't to tie the game at 45-45 before
keep up with the Eagles who led the Eagles went on an 8-0 run.
by as many as 12 points in the Matheny hit a long jumper and
quarter.
McCabe hit two free throws to
The Mustangs got to the cut the lead to 55-49, but the
championship game by defeating Eagles stretched their lead to 61-
the Helix Grizzlies, 66-27, on 49. A three-pointer by Scott cut
Friday, Dec. 15.
the lead to 68-62 with 27 seconds
The Mustangs jumped out to a left, but the Mustangs could get
13-4 lead after one in Friday's no closer.
game, stretched it to 28-6 at
McCabe led the Mustangs with
halftime and were never 20 points, four steals and two
threatened as everyone scored at assists. Scott hit eight of 12 from
least two points.
the field for 19 points and had
Michael McCabe led the two steals. Papineau grabbed 12
Mustangs with 13 points. Blake rebounds, six offensive, and
Knowles had nine points, six scored nine points. Knowles had
rebounds, four steals and four six points, seven rebounds and
assists. Stefan Matheny had eight two assists. Matheny had six
points, three steals and three points, six rebounds and two
assists. Craig Scott had seven steals.
points and four steals. Ryan
The Mustangs' record now
Matteson had seven points, stands at 2-3 in the pre-season.
including a three-pointer, and They played Condon on Tueday,
three assists. Brian Rust grabbed Dec. 19, and will have a rematch
six rebounds, Joe Papineau had against the Eagles in Joseph on
five rebounds, and Brad Adams Friday, Dec. 22.
Statistics:
had three steals.
Game One:
The Eagles hit three three-
Helix: 4 2 9 12 - 27
pointers and converted a three-
Heppner: 13 15 19 19 - 66
Helix: (27) N. Parker 5 0-0 10, Patterson 3
point play at the buzzer to grab a
9, Scott 2 1-16, J. Parker 1 0-0 2, Brown
20-13 lead after one in the 0 0-0 0-2
0, Pankratz, Campbell, Aguilar,
championship game. Papineau Schwartz, Clayton. 11 1-4 27 Three-pointers:
(3), Scott
scored four points and Scott, Patterson
Heppner: (66) Michael McCabe 5 3-4 13,
five, including a three-pointer for Blake Knowles 4 1-2 9, Stefan Matheny 4 0-0
8, Craig Scott 3 1-2 7, Ryan Matteson 2 2-2
the Mustangs in the quarter.
7, Chuy Elguezabal 3 0-1 6, Chip Piper 1 2-4
Scott scored on a nice pass 5, Sam Van Liew 2 0-0 4, Brian Rust 1 1-2 3,
from Sam Van Liew who then hit Joe Papineau 1 0-0 2, Brad Adams 1 0-0 2
Matteson, Piper
a free throw to narrow the gap to 27 10-17 66. Three-pointers:
Game Two:
20-16 to open the second quarter.
Joseph: 20 13 8 29 - 70
Heppner: 13 14 14 22 - 63
Scott hit a long jumper and
(70) Steen 9 13-16 31, Wells 4 5-8
McCabe had a steal and a lay-in 15, Joseph:
Stroup 2 4-6 8, Baynes 3 0-0 6, Lathrop 2
to make it 22-20, but the Eagles 0-0 6, Nall 2 0-0 4, Williamson, Butterfield
extended their lead to 31-24. 22 22-30 70. Three-pointers: Wells (2),
(2).
Matteson hit a long jumper and Lathrop
Heppner: (63) McCabe 6 7-9 20, Scott 8 0-
Knowles made a free throw, but 1 19, Papineau 3 3-4 9, Knowles 1 4-6 6,
3 0-0 6, Matteson 1 0-0 2, Van Liew
the Eagles still led 33-27 at 0 Matheny
(j? 1, Piper, Rust, Adams, Elguezabal. 22
halftime. •xi { . r t '.n ' ,1 «VfiM 15-22 63. Three-pointers: Scott (3), McCabe
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State football picks announced
C raig Scott
Blake Knowles
Craig Scott, a running
back for the Heppner Mustang
football team, has been selected
to the all-state first team.
Scott is a senior at Heppner
High School this year.
Blake Knowles, also a
senior at HHS, was chosen for
Michael McCabe Stefan Matheny
two second team spots-tight end
and defensive line-and third team
kicker.
Junior Michael McCabe
was named to the second team as
a running back and junior Stefan
Matheny was selected as a
second team defensive back.
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The Heppner seventh grade
boys’ basketball team finished up
the season strong in their
tournament on Saturday, Dec.
17.
Going into the tournament at 5-
5, they were matched against
Columbia. "That was there best
game of the season," said coach
Tim Van Cleave, speaking of the
first game against Columbia.
Kyle Carlson had a good game
and was high point man at 14
points. "The team came out very
sharp and got off to a good start.
There was good ball movement
and good teamwork," Van
Cleave said.
They won the game against
Columbia, which next put them
up against Stanfield.
Stanfield was the number-one
team in the league, who went 8-1
on the season.
Heppner got off to a very slow
start in the first half, and were
down 16-6.
In the second half, they slowly
chipped away at the lead until
they had several opportunities to
tie the score at the end of the
game.
J.C. Sherritt had his best game
of the season and kept the Ponies
in the game.
The Heppner Ponies ended the
season at 6-6.
Extension hours
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Extension Office in the Heppner
Hardware (Coast to Coast)
building will be closed on
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-
26, and on Monday, Jan. 1.
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the office at 676-9642.
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