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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, May 14, 2008 lone track members qualify for state Five lone girls and six boys qualified for the state track meet at last week end's Big Sky District meet in Moro. In a season where w ind and chill w ere the norm , the C ardinals took advantage o f a near-perfect track day to advance their state qualifiers and record a number o f personal bests. The top two placers in each event automatically qualify for the State 1A track meet, set for next Friday and Sat urday in Monmouth. Senior Kylee Svetich had a strong day advancing to state in the triple jump, 200 meters and the 4X100 relay. A hiccup in her plans came when she flinched at the start of the 100, causing her to be disqualified from that event where she was sitting second in the district. However she was able to channel her disappointment into a strong run in the 200 where she finished second and set a new PR (28.31.) “ F alse-starting made me want to do better," she said. “It's my senior year and I re ally wanted to finish strong.” She also recorded a PR in the triple jump (32-2) where she placed second behind Kaitlyn Muller of Helix. F r e s h m a n B e th Morter was the only indi vidual district cham pion, winning the 1500 in 5:46.48. She was also a surprising second in the long jum p where she jumped 14'8.5.” T h e lo n e g i r l s ’ 4X100 team, consisting of Sarah Stillman, Tiana Ca marillo, Kaylee Palmateer and Kylee Svetich advance to state after finishing sec ond in 54.21. On the boy’s side, the 4 X 400 team ran one o f the best races of the day, coming from behind to win the race in 3:45.02, a nine second improvement over th e ir season best. Team members are Matt Hams, Justin Archer, Clay Morter and Cory Peterson. Individually, Junior Clay Morter cleared 6 ’0 in the high jump to take second place behind current state leader, Asa Miller o f Spray, who cleared 6 ’5.” This is M orter’s third trip to state in the high jum p. Senior Paul Hams will also return to state in his specialty, the javelin. Hams threw 159’0 to place second behind de fending state cham pion. HHS track and field participate in district tournament The Heppner High School track and field teams participated in the district tournament on Friday, May 9, at Riverside High School in Boardman. Results for the H eppner team are as follows: » *. P Boys Results , - té Top Photo: Beth Morter took 2nd place in the long jump. Bot tom Photo: Paul Hams took 2nd place in the javelin. -Photos by Theresa Crawford Ryan Standiford o f Condon. Matt Hams qualified for state on the basis o f a sec ond place finish in the 800 meters (2:13.61.) Several other good marks were recorded dur ing the meet. Gunner .lessen ran a gusty 1500 in a new PR o f 4:56.5. He finished 4th after challenging for the lead heading into the bell lap. Jessen also tied for 5th in the 3000 with a time of 11:34.12. Richard Bohna had to kick it in to hold on to 3rd place in the 3000. Kip Krebs finished 4th in the shot with a throw o f 40-6 and 5th in the discus (118’.) Justin Archer improved his javelin mark to 142-2, fin ishing fifth. Paul Flams was 4lh in the triple jump (39-01) and 6th in the long jum p (18-5.25.) Matt Hams took 5th and Tanner Rietm ann took 6th in the triple jump. On the g irls’ side, HES schedule of events -A Town Hall Meeting will bed held on May 19 at 7 p.m. in the HES Library. This event is open to all com munity members. -The HES Spring Concert will be held on May 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the HES gym. -HES will be having their annual barbecue lunch for all students and parents on May 30. Those planning to at tend are asked to call the school on the morning o f May 30. Tiana Camarillo was third by less than a nose in the 100 hurdles. She was also 3rd in the 300 hurdles. Tori Heagy was 5th in the 100 and Beth Morter was 4th in the 200. Sarah Stillman took 4th in the 800 and the 4X400 team (C am arillo, Heagy, Stillman, Morter) was third. Kaylee Palmateer finished third in the long jump and Sarah Stillman had a new PR in the triple jum p with a leap o f 31-5.” Babe Ruth base ball sign-ups be ing held Sign-ups for Babe Ruth baseball (ages 13-15) are now being held. The deadline to sign up is May 16. Call Rick Johnston at 676-5562. -100 m eters - 8th p la c e , S p e n c e r P a lm e r (12.67) -4 0 0 m e te rs - 11th place, Jarreid M iller (l:0a.31) -800 m eters - 5th p la c e , S p e n c e r P a lm e r (2:16.79); 8th place, Jarreid Miller (2:26.34) -110 high hurdles - 1st place, Jordan Hatfield (16.58) -300 interm ediate hurdles - 1st place, Jordan Hatfield (43.18) -4x100 relay - 5th place, Spencer Palmer, Jor dan Wright, Alex Pickles, and Jarreid Miller (50.46) -Shot Put Finals - 8,h place, Jordan W right (34’05.50) -Shot Put Preliminar ies - 8th place, Jordan Wright (34’05.50); 15th place, James Rembert (28’09.50) -D is c u s F in a ls - 4th place, Spencer Palmer (97’ 10) -Discus Preliminar ies - 2nd p lace, S pencer Palmer (97’ 10); 14th place, James Rembert (79’09); and 17th place, Jordan Wright (73’09) -Javelin - n o p la c e , Jordan Wright (107’09) -Long Jump Finals - 1st place, Jordan Hatfield (18’09.50); 6th place, Alex Pickles (17’07.50) -Long Jump Prelimi naries - 151 place, Jordan Hat field (18’09.50); 5,h place, Alex Pickles (17’07.50) -Triple Jump Finals - 1st place, Jordan Hatfield (41 ’00.00); 7th place, Alex Pickles (35’06.50) -T riple Jum p Pre liminaries - 1st place, Jor dan H atfield (41 ’00.00); 8th p la c e , A lex P ic k le s (34’07.50) Girls Results -100 m eters - 4 th place, Brynna Rust (13.78); 9th place, Kaylee Helfrecht (14.46); 10th place, Kelsi Putman; 14th place, Kirsten Stephens (17.23) r. LLt - Heppner High School's girls' team shows off their trophy after district competition last Friday. The team received 175 points and the second place team (Elgin) got 119 points. Track and held competitors that qualified for state competition will com pete in Monmouth on Friday and Saturday, May 16-17. -Con tributed photo -200 m eters - 3rd (29’05.75) -Shot Put Prelim i place, Brynna Rust (28.47); 7th place, Kaylee Helfrecht naries - 2nd place, Kristen (3 1 .0 4 ) ; 8th place, K elsi VanCleave (33’09.50); 4,h Putman (31.34); 13th place, place Keshawna Talamantes (29’05.75); 11th place, Kelsie Kirsten Stephens (36.00) - 4 0 0 m e t e r s - Fox (24’09.00); 13th place 2nd place, S herilyn Peck Ashley Wolff (20’06.00) -Discus Finals - 1st (1:06.59); 3rd place, Kristen V anCleave (1:06.96); 7th place, Keshawna Talaman place, Kelsi Putman (1:13. tes (98’09) -Discus Preliminar 37); 10th place, Kelsey Wolff ies - 1st place, Keshawna (1:19.88) -800 m eters - 1st T alam antes (9 3 ’ 11); 13th place, Catherine McEllig- place, Kelsie Fox 6 6 ’02); ott (2:34.78); 3rd place, Erin 15th place, A shley W olff Price (2:40.39); 8th place, (61’ 11); 16th place, Kirsten Stephens(53’01) Nina Schoener (3:16.32) -Javelin Finals - 3rd -1500 meters - 2nd place, Erin Price (5:26.86); place, Keshawna Talaman 3rd place, Catherine McEl- tes (99’04) -Javelin Preliminar ligott (5:36.46); 7th place, ies - 3rd place, Keshawna Jodessa Chappa (6:24.36) -3000 meters - 5lh T alam antes (9 9 ’04); 20th p la c e , J o d e s s a C h a p p a place, Kelsie Fox (51 ’04); (13:44.30); 7th place, Nina 21st place, Kirsten Stephens (50’ 11); 23rd place, Akmaral Schoener (17:34.26) -1 0 0 H ig h H u r Tleubergenova (26’06) -H ig h Jum p - 1st dles - 2nd place, Erin Price place, Cyde Coil (4’ 10.00); (17.05) -300 Low Hurdles 5th p la c e , K elsey W o lff - 2nd place, Brynna Rust (4’00.00) -Long Jump Finals (51.76); 4th place, Kristen VanCleave (53.23); 6th place, - 2nd place, Sherilyn Peck (14’ 11.75); 3rd Kaylee Hel- Kelsey Wolff (1:12.28) frect (13’02.00) -4x100 relay - 2 -L o n g Jum p P re place, Cyde Coil, Brynna Rust, Kelsi Putm an, and liminaries - 2nd place, Sheri lyn Peck (1 4 ’ 11.75); 3rd Sherilyn Peck (53.81) -4x400 relay - 2nd place, K aylee H elfrech t place, Erin Price, Sherilyn ( 13 ’ 02 . 00 ) -Triple Jump Finals Peck, K aylee H elfrech t, and Catherine M cElligott - 1st place, K risten Van Cleave (32’07.00) (4:28.98) -T riple Jum p Pre -S h o t Put F in a ls liminaries - 1st place, Kris - 2nd place, Kristen Van Cleave (33’09.50); 4th place, ten VanCleave (32’07.00) K e s h a w n a T a la m a n te s n i‘ Babe Ruth golf HHS §0,f team competing tournament to be held in state play A Babe Ruth golf tournament will be held on Sun day, May 25. The tournament will be a four person team scramble. A caddy auction will begin at 8 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $35 per person and includes lunch. For more information contact Rick Johnston at 676-5562. Mustangs lose by one in district championship Left Photo: Heppner Mustang Dennis Kenny slides safely into third at the district game. The Heppner Mustangs came up short 7-6 in the championship game Saturday against Dufur. Right Photo: Pitcher Chance Day gives it his all against the Pilot Rock Rockets Saturday in the District playoff games in Pendleton. The Heppner Mustangs 10 ran the Rockets in five innings during the district tournament. The Mustangs will play in F.lgin on Tuesday, May 20, at 5p.m. -Photos by Sandy Matthews The Heppner Mustangs competed in district play last week at the Wildhorse Coif Course in Pendleton. Junior Maggie Armato (above) placed first in district play. Joe Pranger came in second place for hoys' district. The Heppner hoys' and girls' teams competed this week in state tournament action. -Photo by Sandy Matthews
