SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 7, 2001
M u sta n g s w in o n e , lose tw o at sta te
By Rick Paullus
The Heppner Mustangs came
within one win of accomplishing
their goal o f taking home a trophy
at the OSAA Class 2A Basketball
Tournament at Pendleton, but had
an otherwise very successtul season,
compiling a 20 and 7 overall record.
The Mustangs opened the
tournament with a 60-52 loss to the
eventual state champions, Dayton
Pirates, beat the McKenzie Eagles.
50-43, in consolation play, then lost,
79-53, to a hot-shooting Oakland
Oakers.
The state tournament ended the
high school careers of seniors Blake
Knowles, Craig Scott, Ryan
Maneson. Joe Papineau and David
Piper.
H eppner vs. Dayton
In the Mustangs’ opening game
against Dayton, Michael McCabe
photo by Molly Rhea
tied the game at 2-2 and Stefan
Heppner Mustang Michael McCabe goes up for shot at state playoffs
Matheny hit a three-pointer to take
a 5-4 lead. McCabe scored on a
3-6 0-2 6. Rangel 1-3 0-0 3. Hallyburton
3-92-2 10. Fenley 3-162-210, Richardson
drive, but the Pirates took a 10-7
0-
1 2-2 2, Kearns 1-2 0-0 2, Eckroth 2-61-1
0-2
5, Spire 1-2 0-02, Parazeo 1-2 0-1
1- 2 1, Cruickshank 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 14-41
2, Banks 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 15-51 6-8 43.
lead. Matheny scored, Matteson
30-40 60 Three-pointers: Hildebrandt,
Three-pointers: Woods (3). Clive (2), Fenley
photo by Patty Matheny
hit a three-pointer and Papineau
Rangel.
Heppner CBC district All Stars: Shelley Rietmann, Ryan Matteson, Blake Knowles, Michael McCabe, Stefan
( 2 ).
scored on a tip-in to give the
Matheny, Lacey Matteson, Marissa McCabe.
Mustangs a 14-10 lead, which would
H eppner vs. M cKenzie
turn into a 14-13 lead after one.
The Mustangs jumped out to a H eppner vs. O akland
Against Oakland, McCabe
Knowles hit a baseline jumper
10-1 lead against McKenzie, getting
converted a three-point play to get
and hit a lay-in on a nice pass from
a free throw from Scott, a Matheny
Scott to open the second. McCabe lay-in off a nice pass from Matteson, the Mustangs to within 4-3. Matheny
hit a running jumper and a free a long three-pointer my Matteson, hit ajumper to make it 6-5, Matteson
throw, while Matheny hit a three- a Knowles'jumper and another long hit a short baseline jumper to make
pointer to give the Mustangs a 24-16 jumper from Matteson. The Eagles it 8-7 and Matheny hit ajumper to
lead. The Pirates came back with hit two three-pointers to get within make it 10-9 That was as close as
it would get as the Oakers led 15-9
five straight before Scott fed
11 -17, but McCabe hit a free throw
after one and extended it to 24-11
Knowles for a lay-in, then McCabe then converted a three-point play
before Matteson hit two free throws.
and Brad Adams each hit two free to end the first with the Mustangs
Rust hit two free throws to make
throws to close out the first half with leading, 15-7.
it 28-16, but the Oakers scored eight
McCabe scored off a drive to
the Mustangs leading, 30-23.
straight to make it 36-16 at halftime.
The Pirates cut the lead to 31 -30 make it 17-11, but the Eagles came
Matheny hit a long jumper and
early in the third as Knowles and back to get within 18-16 before
scored off a pass from Scott but the
Matteson went to the bench after Matheny hit one of two free throws.
Oakers kept on with their hot
picking up their fourth fouls within McCabe scored off a steal and
shooting, taking a 49-21 lead.
15 seconds of each other. McCabe Matheny hit two more free throws
Knowles hit a jumper to make it
hit a three-pointer and fed Papineau to end the half with the Mustangs
49-23 and Papineau hit a short
for a lay-in to make it 36-30, but leading, 23-16.
jumper that made it 53-25. McCabe
Matheny hit a three-pointer and
the Pirates came back to make it
and Elguezabal each hit two free
36-35. Sam Van Liew scored on a running jumper to make it 28-16
throws as the Oakers took a 59-29
a nice pass from Scott and Matheny early in the third, but the Eagles
lead after three.
hit two free throws to make it 40-35. scored 14 straight to take a 30-28
Matteson hit a lay-in and
The Pirates came back to take a 42- lead before Matheny hit a running
Knowles hit two free throws to open
40 lead with 2:00 left. Matheny hit jum per to tie it up. The Eagles
the fourth. Oakland came back with
a running jumper to tie, but the converted a three-point play to take
photo by Patty Matheny
five straight, then Matteson hit a
Pirates took a 44-42 lead after three. a 33-30 led, but Matteson scored
Heppner High School boys varsity earns second place in the CBC: (left to right) Chuy Elguezabal, Brian
short jumper and Knowles converted The
Rust, David Piper, Craig Scott, Ryan Matteson, Michael McCabe, Joe Papineau, Sam Van Liew, Blake
The Pirates continued their run, off an inbounds play and fed
a three-point play to make it 64-38. Knowles, Stefan Matheny, Brad Adams.
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taking a 49^43 lead before Matteson Knowles for a lay-in. Matheny hit
A McCabe free throw and Knowles
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hit along jumper. After a Dayton a free throw to end the third with
rebound basket cut the lead to 65-41,
basket, Scott hit a free throw and the Mustangs leading, 35-33.
but the Oakers came back with eight
McCabe and Matheny hit running
Know les scored on a nice pass form
straight before Knowles hit a lay-in.
are encouraged to participate in the
Get those motorbikes out and motorcycles. The cost is $25 to
Matheny to cut it to 51 -49. After jumpers to open the fourth and, after
Scott and Rust each hit two free
parade
with an Irish theme. Youth
enter.
Three
other
classes
are
also
get
set
for
the
St.
Paddy's
Motocross
a Pirate free throw, McCabe scored an Eagles' basket, the Mustangs led
thorws and Rust hit a lay-in to make and Barrel Race on Saturday, March available. These include a 500cc
must
be
accompanied by an adult
to cut the lead to 52-51, but that 39-35. The Mustangs then went to
it
77-49.
Elguezabal
made
a
lay-m
but
awards
are available. Contestants
17, at the Morrow County class, a women's class and an "over
was as close as the Mustangs would the free throw line as McCabe hit
and
Van
Liew
scored
the
final
points
who
enter
the parade and want to
the
hill"
(+40)
class,
each
costing
Fairgrounds in Heppner. That's right,
get as the Pirates made enough free two of two, Matheny, three of three,
of
the
Mustangs'
season
on
a
be
judged
must sign in by noon.
$25.
the
St.
Patrick's
motocross
throws to hang on for the win.
and Knowles, two of two, to make
rebound
basket
to
make
the
final
6
or
advanced
entry or more
The
4-wheeler
division
has
nine
competition
is
back
for
2001.
The Pirates, led by Jon it 46-35. The Eagles hit two three-
score,
79-53.
information
about
the parade call
classes
available.
The
youth
classes
The
Oregon
Trail
Pro
Rodeo
Hildebrandt’s tournament record pointers late, but the Mustangs hit
Both teams shot well from the sponsors the race each year. are the same as the motorcycle Craig Strobel at 676-9224. The
19 of 23, hit 30 o f 40 free throws enough free throws to take the win.
free throw line as Oakland hit 27 Participants participate for awards classes and they cost $10 to enter. motocross races will continue
for the game, compared to the
The Mustangs, led by Matheny's
of
32 and the Mustangs hit 21 of and money and spectators can enjoy The beginner and pro classes are following the race.
Mustangs' 12 o f 21. McCabe led 8 of 12, hit 20 of 34 free throws for
26.
The Oakers hits 24 of 42 from the show.
A $2 admission will get you
available in both two-stroke and
the Mustangs with 16 points, six the game, compared to McKenzie's
the
field
compared
to
the
Mustangs'
four-stroke.
This
division
also
offers
through
the gate at the Morrow
Sign
ups
start
at
8
a.m.
and
close
rebounds, five steals and two assists. six o f eight.
16 of 48. Knowles led the Mustangs at 9:30 a.m. A meeting for all riders the women's class and the "over County Fairgrounds for the St.
Matheny finished with 12 points
Matheny hit five o f nine field
with 11 points and five rebounds. is planned at 9:30 a.m. to go over the hill" class. Entry for these classes Paddy’s Motocross and Barrel Race.
and Knowles hit four o f five shots goals and finished with 19 points,
Matheny hit four of five for nine
For more information call Jeff
for eight points. Papineau pulled two assists and two steals. McCabe
rules and regulations. Races will is $25 each.
points
and two assists. Matteson
Money will be split much like Botefuhr at 922-3254 or Ken Bailey
down seven rebounds, Scott had hit four of seven shots for 13 points
start at 10 a.m. Three types of races
had eight points and four assists.
four assists and Matteson had four and eight rebounds. Matteson had
will be available: the traditional a jackpot rodeo with trophies going at 676-5110.
McCabe
had
eight
points
and
four
barrel race, heat races and drag to the first place contestant for the
rebounds.
eight points, eight rebounds, two
rebounds.
Rust
had
six
points
and
youth classes and cash or certificates
Heppner: 14 16 12 10 - 52
races.
assists and two steals. Knowles had
Dayton: 13 10 21 16 - 60
two
steals.
Scott
had
four
assists
sponsored by numerous businesses.
The
barrel
race
is
what
started
seven points and six rebounds.
Heppner (52): M ichael McCabe 5-12
and Papineau had three rebounds. this competition years ago. An Heat races will have five laps for
Heppner: 15 8 12 15 - 50
5-9 16, Stefan Matheny 4-9 2-3 12. Blake
Oakland: 15 21 23 20 - 79
McKenzie: 7 9 17 10 - 43
Knowles 4-5 0-0 8, Ryan Matteson 2-5 0-1
Irishman from Heppner made a qualifiers and seven for the main
A Morrow County Public Works
Heppner: 9 7 13 24 - 53
Heppner (50): Matheny 5-9 8-12 19,
5, Joe Papineau 2-6 1-2 5. Craig Scott 0-5
Oakland (79): B. Bartholomew 8-117-7
friendly wager with a cowboy that event.
McCabe 4-7 5-7 13. Matteson 3-12 1-4 8,
2-4 2, Sam Van Uew 1-10-02, Brad Adams
Road Committee meeting has been
25. Chartier 4-6 5-6 14, Davidson 5-6 0-2
The races will break for the 1 postponed until further notice.
Knowles 2-8 3-4 7, Scott 0-2 2-4 2. Rust
0-1 2-2 2. David Piper 0-3 0-0 0, Brian Rust
he could outrun a horse in the
10, Humphreys 1-64-4 6. Estes 1-3 3-3 5,
0-1 1-2 1, Piper 0-2 0-0 0, Elguezabal 0-1
0-2 0-00. Chuy Elguezabal 0-00-0 0 Totals
p.m.
Main Street Parade. Contestants
traditional barrel race pattern. O f
D Bartholomew 0-2 4-6 4, Woody 2-2 0-0
0-1 0, Papineau 0-0 0-0 0. Van Liew 0-0
18-49 12-21 52. Three-pointers: Matheny
0-0
0.
Adams
0-0
0-0
0.
Totals
14-42
20-34
course like most wagers, this was
4, Piper 1-1 1-1 3, Whitaker 1-20-03, Forties
(2), M atteson, McCabe
50. Three-pointers: Matteson. Matheny.
Dayton (60): Hildebrandt 5-14 19-23 30.
1-1 0-0 2, Spencer 0-1 2-2 2, Evan 0-1 1-1
put to the test. The Irishman lost
McKenzie (43): Woods 5-141-2 14. Clive
Walsh 3-7 4-6 10, Vigil 1-4 4-5 6, Rosario
1 Totals 24-42 27-32 79. Three-pointers:
the
bet because the horse could
B Bartholomew (2), W hitaker, Chartier.
Heppner (53): Knowles 4-8 3-3 11,
outrun his motorcycle, however the
M atheny 4-5 1-1 9, Matteson 3-7 2-2 8,
competition still continues for the
McCabe 1-9 6-9 8, Rust 1-3 4-5 6,
fastest time with a motorcycle
Elguezabal 1-4 2-2 4, Scott 0-3 3-4 3,
Papineau 1-3 0-0 2, Van Liew 1-1 0-0 2,
between competitors. The event
Piper 0-4 0-0 0, Adam s 0-1 0-0 0. Totals
has since expanded into heat races
16-48 21-26 53. Three-pointers: none.
and drag races.
The motorcycle division has
classes available for all ages and
levels of experience. This division
A regular meeting o f the includes 10 different categories.
Morrow County Commission on Entry for children six and under,
Children and Families will be seven to 10, and 11-15 is $10. The
held Wednesday, March 14, at 7 race also offers two classes each
p.m. at the Heppner Daycare for beginning and pro riders-one
for 125cc and another for 250cc
Center.
Motocross, barrel race revved up to go
Road committee
meeting postponed
WcSbi
& rm j
MCCCF to meet
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