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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Mustangs Win Second Blue Mountain Conference game, Defeating Pirates 48-4 Heppner Volleyball dominates TigerScots during Senior Night Mustang player outruns riverside pirates in their 48-4 win - Photo by Tylynn Cimmiyotti The Heppner Mustang football team won their sec- ond Blue Mountain Con- ference game by defeating the Riverside/Ione Pirates by the score of 48-8. The Mustangs (5-1 overall, 2-0 BMC) are the fourth ranked 2A team in the state this week. Heppner got the ball first and went on an 11-play drive scoring drive. Caden George ran the ball in from 5 yards out for the touch- down. Quarterback Landon Mitchell then pushed the ball over for the 2-pt. con- version to make the score 8-0. After a Pirate punt, the Mustangs went on another long drive of 11 plays. This time Cameron Proudfoot punched the ball in from 3 yards out for a touchdown. Caden George ran the ball in for the 2-pt. conversion to make the score 16-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Mustang defense forced another Pirate punt that Cameron Proudfoot re- turned 36 yards to the Pirate seven-yard line. Four plays later, Hayden McMahon scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run. Caleb George then ran the ball in for the 2-pt. conversion to make the score of the game 24-0. Another outstanding defensive effort forced the Pirates to surrender the ball on downs at midfield. Three plays later, Caden George sprinted 42 yards for anoth- er Mustang touchdown. The score was now 30-0. Riverside/Ione punted to the Mustangs on their next possession. On this drive, Quarterback Caden George handed the ball off to Hayden McMahon three straight times. Hayden had runs of 3, 27 and scored a touchdown on a 34-yard run. That made the score 36-0 at halftime. Heppner kicked off to start the second half. The rest of the game would be played with a running clock because the Mustangs were ahead by more than 35 points. The Pirates looked as if they were going to put a drive together until Mason Orem sacked their quarter- back for a big loss. Heppner once again got the ball near midfield to start their next drive. Just two plays later the Mustangs scored again when Caden George passed the ball to Orem for a 26- yard touchdown. That made the score 42-0 early in the third quarter. Jaime Cavan kicked off for the Mustangs and Nick Wenberg made a great play to get the ball back for his team at the Pirate 37- yard line. New quarterback Caylan Proudfoot led a 6-play drive that ended with a score when Tripp Stewart ran the ball in 6 yards for the touchdown. The score was now 48-0 as the fourth quarter started. Riverside/Ione scored on their next possession to make the score 48-8. The Mustangs got the ball back with seven minutes to go and had a seven-play drive to end the game. Several plays that were highlights of the drive were a Caylan Proudfoot to Keaton Coiner pass play for a 19-yard gain. Martin Medina had several good runs and Caylan passed the ball to Journey Cavan for a 9-yard gain and a first down. On the final play of the game Stewart ripped off a run of 6 yards to end the game with the Mustangs winning by the score of 48-8. For the game, Heppner had 360 total yards and the Pirates 146. Heppner rushed the ball for 306 yards and passed the ball for 54. Quarterback Landon Mitchell suffered a shoul- der injury while making a tackle early in the contest and did not play for the rest of the game. He went to the hospital for x-rays and his status for the rest of the season is unknown. In taking over for Mitchell, Caylan Proudfoot completed 2 passes for 28 yards and Caden George connected on a pass for 26 yards and a touchdown. Orem led the team in receiving with 1 catch for 26 yards and a touchdown. Keaton Coiner caught a ball for 19 yards and Journey Cavan had a reception for 9 yards. Leading the team in rushing was Caden George with 113 yards on 13 at- tempts. Hayden McMahon was next with 73 yards and Cameron Proudfoot had 39. Caleb George rushed for 27 yards, Mitchell 23, Stewart 22, and Martin Medina had 9 yards for the Mustangs. The defense was led by Caden George and Jaime Cavan with 6 tackles each. Caleb George recorded 5 tackles and with 3 tackles each were Orem and Owen Guerra. Nick Wenberg fin- ished with 2 tackles and with 1 each were Mitch- ell, Cameron Proudfoot, Landon McMahon, Lane Critchelow, Ryan Haugen, Martin Medina, and Keaton Coiner. The Mustangs have another home game this Friday when they welcome the Stanfield Tigers to Les Payne Field for a 7 PM game. Mustangs raise over 3k from annual ‘Dig Pink Night’ Students cheering on Heppner Volleyball team. -Photo by Tylynn Cimmiyotti On October 3, 2023, the Heppner Mustangs held their annual “Dig Pink” night during their game against the Dufur Rangers, honoring Sharon Miller, who recently lost her battle with breast cancer. Pink attire filled the stands and court as both the team and spectators showed their support. A dessert auction before the varsity game raised over $3,000 to bene- fit our local health district. The Mustangs were victorious in a thrilling five- set game, showing their adaptability as they adjust- ed their lineup. The players navigated the changes in their on-court partnerships, showing drive during chal- lenging moments. With determination, they stood up against Dufur’s powerful middle hitters, digging and hustling to keep pace with their opponents at every step. Heppner vs. Dufur: W 5-2. 25-19, 18-25, 25-20, 24-26, 15-7. Stats: Ava Gerry: 4 kills, 13 assists, 13 digs, 2 aces. Maya Payne: 9 kills, 4 assists, 11 digs. Hal- lee Hisler: 8 kills, 6 digs, 1 block. Morgan Cutsforth: 3 kills, 11 digs, 4 aces. Katie Spivey: 17 digs, 2 aces. Avree Lathrop: 1 kill, 4 digs, 2 aces, 1 block. Hallee Hisler goes up for the spike against conference rival Weston McEwen. - Photo by Tylynn Cimmiyotti Morgan Cutsforth #14 with her family - Photo by Tylynn Cimmiyotti On October 5, 2023, the Heppner Mustangs cel- ebrated Mogan Cutsforth during their annual Senior Night while hosting the Weston McEwen Tiger Scots. The Mustangs dom- inated the match in three intense, fast-paced sets. Coach Wilson praised how the girls have come togeth- er as a team and executed their game plan. They gave their all and worked tire- lessly to outmaneuver their opponents. Every player contributed significantly to seal the win. Go Mustangs! Heppner vs. Weston McEwen: W 3-0. 25-16, 28-26, 25-19. Stats: Ava Gerry: 8 kills, 11 assists, 11 digs. Maya Payne: 7 kills, 12 assists, 6 digs, 6 aces. Hallee Hisler: 5 kills, 2 assists, 9 digs, 1 block. Morgan Cutsforth: 3 kills, 19 digs, 3 aces. Katie Spiv- ey: 1 kill, 22 digs, 2 aces. Avree Lathrop: 4 digs, 1 ace. Olivia Ogden: 2 kills. The Heppner Mus- tangs have three League games left this week: 10/12/2023 in Stanfield at 5 PM, 10/14/2023 at Enter- prise vs Enterprise at noon, and Enterprise vs Grant Union at 2 PM. Come out and support the Mustangs to finish this amazing sea- son strong! Senior’s Matter flu shot initiative -Continued from PAGE ONE Age Plus, a federal agency, offered gift certificates to Murray’s for those who received a shot. They also provided a sizable stipend for SMSM to host the event. “We will receive around $3000 to seed other projects we have on our list.” Stated Conklin. The collaboration with Morrow Co Public Health and others provided seniors with a one-stop shopping experience. Two local nurs- es, Diane Kilkenny and Robin Canaday, and a few volunteers limited the wait time. Sarah Rhea stream- lined the paperwork and Madison Rosenbaum, Hep- pner Chamber Administra- tor handed out free socks. Jodi Seagraves and Todd Seagraves, Head Chef and Sou Chef respectively, provided a hearty meal of baked BBQ chicken with baked beans and potato salad. An ice cream sundae bar topped off a scrumptious meal. Volunteer servers, who are local members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, dedi- cated their time to creating a welcoming environment for the seniors. They set tables with care, engaged in friendly conversations, and provided assistance as needed, ensuring the seniors felt valued and cher- ished during their mealtime. “This opportunity has not only improved the seniors’ dining experience but has also fostered a sense of uni- ty and togetherness within the community.” Said Jack- ie Alleman, SMSM board member. “This collabo- ration exemplifies the true spirit of our communities, where we unite to serve and uplift our seniors. It’s heartening to witness the positive impact this project is making on the lives of our cherished elders.” The success of South Morrow Co Senior’s Mat- ter serves as a testament to the power of community collaboration in creating a more enriched and fulfilling life for our seniors, remind- ing us all of the importance of giving back and fostering connections within our neighborhoods. Woolery Project, Inc, host 9 th annual Oktoberfest Oct. 21 st The owners of the Woolery Project, Inc., are hosting their annual Oktoberfest Auction on October 21 st in Ione, along with other fundraisers, to help fund the Woolery Project. On August 23 rd , the president of The Woolery Project, inc. Rod McGuire met with State Representative Greg Smith. to talk about the purpose of building and having The Woolery on a beautiful prop- erty overlooking Arlington. Rep. Smith was impressed and eager to help the project move forward with funding. On September 1 st they were able to hand a $10,000 check to Brad Baird of Anderson Perry to start engineering drawings, the permitting process, and so on for the construction of The Woolery. The first plan will cost the owners $35,000, which in- cludes plans for water, sewer placement, parking, trails and landscaping, and accessibil- ity. Owners say “As close as we are to putting shovels to dirt, we appreciate any sup- port you can give, and any donations are tax-deductible. Our address in The Woolery Project, Inc, PO Box 205, Arlington, OR 97812” DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM
