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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
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The Heppner Mustangs celebrate as time runs off the clock in their 48-0 rout against Kennedy in the state 2A championship game Saturday in
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Hermiston Elks Hoop Shoot draws nearly 2,000
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shoot November 21 at Sandstone
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