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FO U R - Heppner G azette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 9,2011 lone wins last game, defeats Knights 52-30 By Paula Emmel lone Cardinal foot ball played its last game of the season this past Friday night in Condon. It was freezing cold night, with frost on the helmets of the players and on the ground. Both teams suffered some injuries, taking players off the held during their final game. Kaleb Dumler o f lone suffered a knee in jury and Jacob Rietmann o f Condon was knocked out and taken by the am bulance. N either player returned to the game. “Our offensive line did an outstanding job. We amassed 557 yards on the ground with solid blocking up front and some excellent running by Micah Still man and Evan Rietmann. Despite the cold weather and playing in Condon, the team played with intensity and responded well in some tough situations on defense. Early in the game, we held Condon at the goal line for four plays inside the four yard line. We held them again with seconds left in the half when Condon was awarded one more play at the one-yard line with one second on the clock,” said Coach Stan Weiper. Thomas scored two touchdowns and one pat for 14 points in the first half for Condon/Wheeler, lone answered the battle cry by consistently scoring touchdowns and converting the pat every few minutes or so during the first half. Evan Rietmann scored on a 53-yard run and a 79-yard rush, and received a pass for two points on the first conversion—all in the first quarter—for 14 points. During the second quarter of play, Rietmann scored two more touch downs on a 10-yard run and a 33-yard run. Adam Collin converted the first pat for two points on a pass from Zac Orem. The Condon Knight, Thomas, scored another touchdown. Much to the Knight’s surprise, Kirk Haguewood managed to come up with an inter ception on the seven-yard line, with just 13.55 sec onds left on the clock, and Micah Stillman ran it back 93 yards for a touchdown on the following play, run ning much of the field all by himself. That brought the half-time score to 34- 14, lone. lo n e ’s Rietmann scored a touchdown on a 76-yard run, and Micah Stillman turned a four-yard run into a touchdown, for 12 points during the first eight minutes of play in the second half. Condon wasn’t about to quit. The Knights had an offensive spurt in the third quarter, during the last three minutes and 20 sec Senator Nelson visit Heppner Oregon State Senator David Nelson will be in Heppner on Tuesday, November 15 for a town hall meeting. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Senator at Heppner City Hall. David The public is invited to attend and Nelson ask questions. n( onds, scoring 16 points. In the final quarter, lone came out with Evan Rietmann scoring another touchdown with a six-yard run in the first four minutes, bringing the score to 52-30. lone and Condon were met with several penalty calls to make the final eight minutes last a long time, with nei ther team scoring again. “ O v e ra ll,” said Weiper, “the team finished up the season strong and represented them selves very well. The seniors can be proud of their accom plishments and the younger players should look forward to continued success in the future. One particular play to note was an intercep tion made by Kirk Hague wood at the seven-yard line. Whereby, on the next play Micah ran 93 yards for a touchdown. Although our offense played very well, it was our defense that came up with huge plays at critical times to preserve the victory.” lone defense was supported by the tough playing of Luke Emmel, who filled in for injured Ka leb Dumler on both offense and defense. He played well, utilizing his tackling skills. Omar Juarez’s kick ing ability proved strong for his long and accurate kicks, despite the cold weather. Evan Rietmann and Micah Stillman finished the season strong, as evidenced by the scoring. They scored all the game points except for Adam Collin’s two points. And of course... the Cardi nal defensive players, who held the line of scrimmage many times, are some tough dudes. They deserve recog nition for their hard work this season. They include Omar Juarez, Zac Orem, Adam Collin, Tim Emmel, Sam Irons, Kirk Hague wood, Jordan Synder, Mi cah Stillman, Trent Can non, Evan Rietmann. Luke Emmel and Kaleb Dumler. The younger generation of players will be something to watch in the upcom ing years. They include Joel Stillman. T.J. Patton, Zane King, Joe Doherty, Bailey Haguewood, Zack Irons, Lucas Jobes, Jordan Braun, August Peterson, Kaid Peck, Jason Thomp son, Sam Gilbert, Stewert Syverson, Tyrell Barnett, Brandon Peck and some o f the above-m entioned defensive players. lone finished third in the Big Sky D istrict with a record of four wins and two losses. The two teams that beat lone will advance to round one of the state playoffs this coming weekend. Those teams are Sherman in first and Dufur in second. lone congratu lates both teams on their Top: Luke Emmel takes down Justin Irzyk, preventing the Knight's attempt on the two-point conversion during the game at Condon-Wheeler on November 4. Bottom: Kirk Haguewood hikes the ball to Zac Orem with Tim Emmel to their left and Sam Irons to their right. -Photos by Paula Emmel standings and wishes them good luck at state. A nd from y o u r devoted Cardinal fans... thanks, men, for a wonder ful season. Scoring Stillman: 2 T.D, 12 pts. Collin: 1 pat, 2 pts. Rietmann: 6 T. D., 1 pat, 38 pts. Rushing Stillman: 16x245 yards, 2 T.D. Rietmann: 14x301 yards, 6 T.D. Petersen: 2x7 yards J. Stillman: 2x4yards Passing Orem: 2x7 45 yards Receiving Stillman: lx 26 yards Collin: 1x19 yards Family movie night Chamber meeting hosts Family movie night will be held Saturday, No vember 12 at 7 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. This event is free to the public. The movie showing this month is Facing the Gi ants. The movie is about a high-school football coach who makes a new plan for his team and himself. He acquires faith in God and discovers how that helps him both off and on the field. It is a family-friendly movie, rated PG for some thematic elements. Everyone is encouraged to bring a friend, and a snack if they wish. TransCanada speaker Jason Vaillancourt from TransCanada, the com pany planning a gas line from lone to Boardman, will be at the chamber meeting Thursday, November 10 to talk about the proposal and process of their project. The meeting will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church at noon. Cost of the lunch is $9; Murray’s Drug will cater. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday morning o f each week. STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT FOREST GROVE, OR (PACIFIC UNIVERSITY) Back row-Collette Cason, Dominika Senkerikova, JoAnna Patton, Lacey Thompson, Emily Holland, Mary Rietmann Front row-Shannon Metcalfe, Shadow Kendrick, Stacee Halvorsen, Lauren Garrett, Makenna Ramos Not pictured-Head Coach Dawn Eynetich, Asst. Coach Jill Martin FRIDAY 11-11-11 1:15 PM T hese nsihesses mi inmvidiau wish the cardinals end luck m districts ! 2Morrow Energy Allstott Construction, LLC BPOE #358 Elks Lodge Bank of Eastern Oregon Boardman Foods, Inc. Cannon Chiropractic Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative, Inc. Community Bank Dances With Mules Dean’s Pendleton Athletic Company Devin Oil Company, Inc. Dobyns Pest Control Gar Aviation, Inc. Hale Farms, LLC Heppner Family Foods IRT. LLC lone Market and Deli Gregory Jones. DMD J. Keithley Construction Knerr Construction Les Schwab Tire Center Lexington Pump Mark Anderson Construction Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Morrow County Grain Growers Morrow County Recreation District Murray's Drug and Country Rose The Office Pub & Grill Pea Ridge Embroidery & Signs Inc. Peterson’s Jewelers Pettyjohn's Builder and Supply Ramos Brothers Ranches, Inc. Sand Hollow Ag Supply Seitz Aviation Sherrell Chevrolet The Stable of Youth Sykes Publishing Wheatland Insurance Center, Inc. Willow Creek Energy Woolery House Wright Chevrolet Allen and Nancy Anderson Jerry and Linda Archer Gary and Lani Bass Family Rudy and Jackie Bergstrom John and Linda Bristow Loyal and Betty Bums Dave and Becky Cannon Family Louis and Betty Carlson John and Barb Collin Family June M. Crowell Brian and Peggy Doherty Family Don and Darlene Eaves Darrell and Paula Emmel Family Earl and Rhonda Garrett Dick and Rosie Graham Ron and Karen Haguewood Joe and Linda Halvorsen Family Helen M. Heideman Loren and Della Heideman Dale and Karen Holland Family Bob Hubbard Bill and Nancy Jepsen Family Jim and Gina Jepsen J.L. Kincaid Ranch Andre and Susan Kendrick Family Skye and Penny Krebs Del and Linda LaRue Brent and Jill Martin Family I Jim and Kathy Martin Jim and Eileen McElligott Joe and Jen McElligott Virgil and Debbie Morgan Perry and Kathy Morter Ralph and Anne Morter Family Howard and Dianne Mullins Duane and Linda Neiffer Ken and Julie Nelson Enc and Brandi Orem Family Joe and Anita Orem Family Marvin and Tanna Padberg Joel and Lea Mathieu Peterson Family Rick and Anita Peterson Dave and Debbie Radie Bink and Lynn Dee Ramos Family Keith and Judy Rea Betty Rietmann Bill Rietmann Gregg and Shelly Rietmann Family Joe and Donna Rietmann Family John and Kerry Rietmann Dean and Florene Robinson Ryan and Allison Rudolf Family Dick and Nancy Snider Dorothy Stefani Brian and Lorie Sullivan Jim and Monica Swanson Jean Ann Turner Steve and Vicki Wagenblast Stan and Susan Weiper Sherron Woodside I
