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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 14, 2018 -TEN Lady Mustangs qualify for district After a few years hi- atus, the Heppner girls’ basketball team has quali- fied for District. The much improved team punched their tag by beating Pilot Rock in an exciting game by the score of 43-40. The Mustangs dominated early and had an eight point lead after the first quarter. The Rockets trimmed the lead to five at the halftime and closed it even further at the end of the third quarter due to some solid three point shooting. The Mustangs never gave up, fought until the end and clinched the victory. It was a great night for a win as it clinched a dis- trict berth and capped off senior night recognition. The senior players and their families recognized were Morgan Correa, Kacie Gray and Sophie Grant. Strong performances were had by several girls to achieve the win. Sydney Wilson led all scorers with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jacee Currin added 12 points, Morgan Correa four points, Madelyn Nichols three and Madison Combe and Sophie Grant each added two. Senior Kacie Gray led the team in assists. The Mustang ladies (13-6 overall, 5-3 league) will compete this coming Friday evening in Pend- leton against the loser of the Weston McEwen and Culver playoff game for a chance to earn a state tour- nament qualification. Sydney Wilson on a fast break. -Photo by Kirsti Cason. Mustangs finish second in conference The Heppner Mustang boys’ basketball team lost their last regular season game of the year to the Pilot Rock Rockets by the score of 55-44. The Mustangs (11-8,6-2) are currently the 14 th ranked team in the OSAA Basketball rankings out of the 41 2A teams in the state. The Mustangs jumped out and secured the lead at the start of the game against the Rockets. They led 13-8 at the end of the first quar- ter. The scores flip flopped in the second quarter and the teams were tied at half- time 21-21. Heppner outscored the Rockets by two to take a 35-33 lead into the fourth quarter. Pilot Rock surged ahead and took the lead as they scored 22 in the final frame and the Mustangs could only get nine points of their own. That was the Kacie Gray shoots for a basket. -Photo by Kirsti Cason. difference in the game and it gave the Rockets the 55- 44 win. Tyler Carter led the Mustangs in scoring with 10. He also had five re- bounds in the game. Jus- tin McAninch scored eight points and had two rebounds, one assist and blocked two shots in the game. Beau Wolters and Hunter Nichols had six points each in the game. Wolters also added six re- bounds, two assists, one steal and one block for the team. Nichols also had one rebound and one assist. Wyatt Steagall had four points in the game and three rebounds. Trent Smith also scored four points to go along with one assist, one rebound and two steals. Kevin Smith scored two points, had nine rebounds, one assist and a steal. Alex Lindsay had two points, three rebounds and he blocked a shot while Gib- son McCurry also scored two, had six rebounds and blocked two shots in the game. Coby Dougherty did not score in the game but he had three rebounds and two assists. Derek Howard ripped down a rebound for the Mustangs. The Mustangs finish the regular season in sec- ond place in the confer- ence and move on to the district tournament in Pend- leton. The tournament will take place at the Pendleton Convention Center and the Mustangs will play on Friday night, Feb. 16 at 6 pm against a team yet to be determined. The Weston- McEwen Tigerscots and the Stanfield Tigers will play to determine who will be the Mustangs opponent in that game. NOW HIRING DRIVERS The Mustang Varsity boys’ basketball team pictured (L-R): Coach Jeremy Rosenbalm, Trent Smith, Coby Dougherty, Tyler Carter, Dakota Howard, Alex Lindsay, Kevin Smith, Justin McAninch, Gibson McCurry, Wyatt Steagall, Derek Howard, Beau Wolters, Logan Burright, Hunter Nichols and Assistant Coach Ken Grieb. -Contributed photo We know your business makes our business. We’ll take the time to get to know you, find a loan that’s the perfect fit, and provide outstanding customer service Heppner & Ione Branches MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION Custom Bu siness Card Print ing Heppner G azette-Tim es 541-676-9 2 2 8 david@ra pidser ve.n FREE PIC K-UP & DE et LIVERY Term Loans Member FDIC Lines of Credit Ag & Commercial Real Estate Loans beobank.com BANNERS! BANNERS! BANNERS! CUSTOM FULL COLOR/ GRAPHIC BANNERS ON TOUGH VINAL Heppner Gazette-Times - 541-676-9228 188 W. Willow, Heppner OR