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Mustangs finish strong with district win over WM Three players named to all-conference teams Caleb George looks to pass the ball against Enterprise. -Photo by Susan Hisler The Heppner Mustang boys’ basketball team end- ed its season with a good showing at the Blue Moun- tain Conference Tourna- ment. The Mustangs (9-15, 2-8) split their tournament games as they defeated the Weston-McEwen Tiger- Scots 55-34 and then lost to the Enterprise Outlaws by the score of 40-30. Having been beaten by the TigerScots twice during the regular season by a combined four points, the Mustangs felt as if they could get the win in this game. Heppner came out and started the game fast as they led at the end of the first quarter 14-7. Another strong scor- ing quarter in the second, to go along with a stifling defense, saw the Mustangs outscore the TigerScots 17-8. Heppner led the game 31-15 at halftime. A close third quarter that saw both teams score 10 points made the score 41-25 as the fourth quar- ter started. Everyone on the Mustang team played in the final frame and the Mustangs were able to ex- tend their lead in the game. Heppner outscored the Ti- gerScots 14-9 to get the win by the score of 55-34. Keaton Coiner led the team as he recorded a dou- ble-double in the game with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Mason Orem followed with 11 points and six rebounds while Gage Heideman also scored 11 points and hauled down five rebounds. Caleb George had nine points and three rebounds, Joseph Albitre filled the stat sheet with five points, seven big rebounds and he also had two assists. Caylan Proud- foot finished the game with three points, five rebounds and two assists, Alakae Ro- driguez scored two points and had two rebounds and Marty Medina had one point and one rebound. Tripp Stewart ripped down three rebounds for the Mus- tangs. In the third-place game against the Outlaws, Hep- pner had a good first quarter as they were tied with En- terprise 9-9. The Outlaws outscored the Mustangs 11-4 in the second quarter to lead at halftime 20-13. The Mustangs strug- gled to stop the Outlaws 6’7” post player from scor- ing in the third quarter and Heppner was outscored 13-8. The Outlaws led at the end of three 33-21. A furious rally by the Mustangs in the fourth quarter saw them outscore Enterprise 9-7. Heppner Mustang pep band lit it up at the district tournament did a great job defensively in the game as they held the high-powered Enterprise offense, which averaged 62 points a game during the season, to only 40 points in their 40-30 defeat of the Mustangs. Caleb George led the team in scoring with nine points and he had two steals. Joseph Albitre followed with six points, five re- bounds and two steals. Ma- son Orem had five points, four rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot in the game. Alakae Rodriguez finished with four points, three rebounds and one as- sist for the team. With three points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals was Caylan Proudfoot. Keaton Coiner scored three points and had two rebounds for the Mustangs. At the conclusion of the tournament, the all-con- ference teams were an- nounced. The Heppner boys’ team had three players receive recognition for their play during the conference season. Second team hon- ors went to Mason Orem. Caleb George and Keaton Coiner were included on the honorable mention team. Congratulations to those Mustang team members. The Mustangs will lose three seniors off this team, and they will be missed. They are Jackson Coiner, Marty Medina and Mason Orem. The future of the boys’ program cer- tainly looks bright as many underclassmen saw lots of varsity playing time and the JV team had a very success- ful year. Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -- SEVEN Heppner falls in overtime to Weston-McEwen in Blue Mountain District Tournament (Middle) Head Coach Robert Wilson gives the Mustang girls a pep talk, while Assistant Coach (Left) Russ Nichols looks on. -Photo by Susan Hisler Hallee Hisler goes in for 2 of her 23 points against the TigerScots -Photo by Susan Hisler The Heppner Mus- tangs battled through two tough matchups in the Blue Mountain Conference dis- trict tournament, falling to Weston-McEwen 54-48 in an overtime semifinal thriller before losing 53-41 to Enterprise in the third- place game at the Pendleton Convention Center. Heppner vs. Weston-McEwen The Mustangs started strong against the Tiger- Scots, jumping to a 14-7 lead after the first quarter. However, Weston-McEwen closed the gap before half- Lunch & Dinner Menu 2/27 - 3/5 Lily Nichols fires an open 3 point shot. -Photo by Susan Hisler Cici Stefany drives past TigerScot defender. -Photo by Susan Hisler time, trailing by just three, 19-16. By the end of the third quarter, Heppner held a narrow 36-34 advantage, but the TigerScots forced overtime with a 43-43 tie at the end of regulation. In the extra period, Weston-McEwen took con- trol, outscoring Heppner 11-5 to secure the victory and advance to the district championship. Hallee Hisler led the Mustangs with a game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Healy Hisler added 13 points and seven re- bounds. Heppner vs. Enterprise Following the loss to WestonMcEwen, Heppner faced Enterprise in the con- solation game. The Mus- tangs took an early 11-9 lead after the first quarter but trailed 27-26 at half- time. The Outlaws broke the game open in the third quarter with a decisive 17-6 run, extending their lead to 44-32. Heppner struggled to regain momentum and ultimately fell 53-41. The Mustangs’ free- throw struggles proved costly, as they missed 15 attempts from the line. Hallee Hisler recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, while Del- aney Stefani contributed eight points, four rebounds, and four steals. Weston McEwen even- tually fell to Stanfield in the district championship 41-46 Heppner girls will play at Knappa, Friday the 28 th at 5:00pm. Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print Thursday - chicken tortilla soup & quesadilla Friday - bratwurst with mac n cheese Saturday - SW Grill chicken salad Sunday closed Monday - popcorn chicken mashed potato bowl Tuesday - chicken dumpling soup & salad Tuesday Night - 6-9pm $2 hard shell tacos Wednesday - 1/4 bacon cheeseburger with pork n beans & deep fried chips 2/28 Live Music Starting at 8pm featuring James Hunnicutt Heppner Mustang Pep Band. -Contributed Photo Heppner, OR—The Heppner Mustang Pep Band, under the direction of Brook Baker, dedicated countless hours throughout the basketball season to energizing home and away crowds with their spirited performances. Their com- mitment culminated in an outstanding effort at the dis- trict basketball tournament in Pendleton, where they traveled alongside the team and fans for two days of high-intensity competition. From the first tip-off of the season to the final buzzer at districts, the pep band played a crucial role in rallying school spirit and supporting the Mus- tang athletes. Their per- formances kept the energy high in the gym, creating an electric atmosphere for players and fans alike. Their unwavering enthusiasm and dedication showcased the important role music plays in uniting the Heppner High School community. “We are incredibly proud of our students for the time and effort they put into this season,” said di- rector Brook Baker. “They have spent hours practic- ing, performing at games, and ensuring Mustang fans had an unforgettable ex- perience. Traveling to the district tournament was a rewarding experience and a testament to their hard work.” The band would also like to extend a special thank you to Heppner High School teacher Dave Fowl- er, who made sure they had a brand-new vinyl sign just in time for their trip to districts, helping them represent their school with pride. 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