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FO U R - Heppner G azette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 6 ,2 0 1 3 Mustang basketball celebrates senior night Cardinal boys on take two wins Girls set sights on post season In Heppner hoops this week, the Mustangs played three league contests, start ing on Tuesday when Hep pner hosted the Irrigon Knights. The Knights (12-0 BMC) are considered the favorites to win the title at the OSAA state tourna ment. The boys lost the game 65-38 but played good bas ketball against a very good team. The Mustangs came within four points in the second quarter and ended the half behind 24-34. The Knights wasted no time in the second half, pushing the ball and the score for the win. JC Putman led Hep pner with 12 points. The Lady M ustangs beat the Knights 44-25. The contest started slow with a first-quarter score o f 4-4. The Mustangs woke up, though, and played good basketball, winning the re bounds and executing their offense well. Baily Bennett led in scoring for Heppner with 21 points. Alana Wil son added 10 points and nine assists. Maddie Lind say posted 10 rebounds. Friday night was se nior night in Heppner. Five seniors on the boys’ team were honored for their dedi cation. Stephen Thomp son, Aiden Wright, Bryce Fowler, Kyle Harrison and Garrett Robinson have all competed together since Colt basketball. Friday night was senior night for the Heppner basketball and wrestling teams. Front (L-K) Basketball seniors Garrett Robinson, Bryce Fowler, Baily Bennett, Maggie Collins, Alana Wil son, Makenzie Correa, Fmma Osmin, Kyle Harrison, Stephen Thompson and Aiden Wright. Back (L-R): Senior parents Darcy and Kyle Robinson, Kay Fowler, Mike and Misty Bennett, Janet and Rod Wilson, Christy and Mike Correa, Amy Betts, Travis and Kirsten Harrison. Brian and Susie Thompson, Stacie and Jess Osmin, Tim and Jeanie Collins, and Timothy and LeAnn Wright. -Photo by Sandy Matthews The boys lost the con test 55-39 but fought hard on the court. No game stats were available at press time. The Lady Mustangs won co n v incingly, 48- 29, over the Grant Union Prospectors. The Mustangs (11-3 BMC) played a solid game on both ends of the court, holding Grant Union to 9 points at the half while consistently scoring on the offense. Five seniors were also honored for the girls’ team. Baily Bennett, Alana Wil son, M akenzie C orrea, Maggie Collins and Emma Osmin all stuck together throughout their time here in Heppner. When one thinks of all the hours these 10 seniors have logged, they are seen to truly be competitors. It was a bye week on Saturday for the Mustangs as they prepare for the final week of BMC league play with a road trip to Enter prise and Elgin to finish the season. The boys will be playing for pride but the girls will have a huge game against Enterprise. The Outlaw girls have held the number one spot in the BMC all year, with Hep pner back one game in the number two spot. The race is tight for the Lady Mus tangs, with Pilot Rock and Union right behind them. The Mustang girls will be in the post-season this year, though in what spot is yet to be determined. They have held a ranking of three or better in the OSAA throughout but. w ith the top four BMC league teams ranked in the top 10 in the state, competition is fierce. From here, the road to the state tournament is full of twists and turns, not to men tion bumps and potholes. C urrent Blue Moun ta in C o n feren ce g irls ’ rankings: Enterprise: 12-2 BMC, 18-3 overall Heppner: 11-3 BMC, 16-4 overall Pilot Rock: 11-4 BMC. 18-5 overall U nion: 10-4 BMC, 15-6 overall Weston-McEwen: 8-7 BMC, 14-9 overall The lone Cardinals went up against Nixyaawii last Friday, Feb. I. The boys defeated the visitors 59-53, but the Lad Cards struggled, ending up in a 37-43 loss to the other team. The following night, the boys proved they were on a roll, taking down the Condon/Wheeler Knights 72-65. The girls, though, still couldn't keep hold of the points, losing 37-65. Top: Car dinal Senior Shadow Kendrick (#33) drains a three-point shot during Friday's game. Bottom: lone Senior Kirk Haguewood (HI) shoots a jump shot against Nixyaawii. -Photos by Paula Emmel Above: Makenzie Correa during the Friday night game against the G rant Union Prospectors. -Photo by Sandy Matthews Above: G arrett Robinson tries to get around the Grant Union defense Friday night. -Photo by Sandy Matthews Heppner High news By J o rd a n Jones Much o f the commu nity was out supporting Heppner’s basketball and wrestling teams on senior night; the seniors had on a great basketball and wres tling season. On Friday, Feb. 8, there will be an away basketball game against Enterprise starting at 6 p.m. To finish off the season, there will be an away basketball game on Satin-day, Feb. 9; this game will take place at 4 p.m. One of this week’s se niors is Tyler Berry; his parent is Jody Berry. Berry has six siblings. Berry's favorite food is Thai and his favorite color is purple. In his spare time. Berry enjoys hanging out with his friend. Brey. After high school, Berry would like to take a year off from school and to go on road trips. The second senior for the week is Aidan Stace Wright; his parents are LeAnn and Tim Wright and he has two siblings, Bank of sweetheart of a home loan deal! Arietta Arnspiger NMLS #50*276 Mortgage Lending Manager Call Arietta for all your New Home, Refinance, A Construction loan needs! www.beobank.com/homeloans in . . . . . . . . . . . lone v Condon/Wheel er (W 72-65) Score by periods: lone Cardinals: 15, 16, 13,28 Condon/Wheeler: 13, 18, 13,21 Scoring: Kirk Haguewood: 6 points, 4 assists Bailey Haguewood: 21 points, 5 assists Evan R ietm ann: 30 points, 1 assists Gus Peterson: 0 points, 2 assists Luke Jobes: 15 points, 8 assists Jason Juarez: 0 points, 1 assists Time running out for iPod raffle Come in & see us for a i Lane and Jordan. Wright's favorite color is blue and his favorite food is spaghetti. In his spare time, Wright enjoys riding motorcycles, playing basketball at the el ementary school and hang ing out with his best friend. Stephen. After high school, Wright would like to go into the Navy. Boys’ game stats lone v Nixyaawii (W 63-57) Score by periods: lone Cardinals: 19, 16, 13,9 Nixyaawii: 15, 16, 11, 21 Scoring: Luke Jobes: 19 points, 3 assists Bailey Haguewood: 9 points, 2 assists Gus Peterson: 2 points, 2 assists Evan Rietm ann: 23 points, 0 assists Jason Juarez: 0 points, 2 assists T.J. Patton: 4 points, 0 assists - i » s - k — Anyone who wants to Booster Club and win a 32 Touch is reminded there is support the lone Cardinal gigabyte, black Apple iPod only one game left to pur chase tickets for the iPod -------------------------------------------------------------------- Touch raffle. Saturday's game against Du fur will be the last chance Tenderloin £teaK v prawns to buy the tickets at $5 each or six for $20. Grilled Tilapia over a bed Tickets will be sold at o f rice pilaf the game, or before then at Dinner includes choice o f potato, lone Market or by calling vegetables, soup * salad, fresh dinner roil. 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