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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, October 21, 1998 raves learning the hard way by competing against bigger schools The Banks High varsity foot ball team hosted Astoria Oct. 16 and lost, 38-10. “Astoria is tough—a big team with big speed," said head coach Ben Buchanan. “We didn’t move the ball well and couldn’t stop them. School was out [on game day] and the team was sluggish in the first half.” The Braves also had some mental adjustments to make on the field that night. Robbie Kent Banks SD seeking disabled youth The Banks School District is seeking assistance in locating children with disabilities, birth through 21 years of age, who have not graduated from high school and who are not attend ing or receiving other special services from public school. Educational services for children with disabilities are mandated by Oregon and fed eral law. The Banks School District provides educational programs and services for eli gible children from kinder garten through high school. The Northwest Regional ESD provides educational ser vices for eligible children from birth to kindergarten. All ser vices provided are appropriate to each child’s disability. Anyone who has a child with a disability or knows of a child with a disability in the Banks School District, ages 5 through 21, who is not currently receiv ing educational services is asked to notify Terri Amacher, Director of Student Services at 324-5151. For children younger than kindergarten, call the North west Regional ESD, 690-5446. Change of meeting date at Banks Banks School District board ings start at 7:30 p.m. and will meetings have been changed be in the Jr. High School li from the second Monday of brary. every month to the third Mon For further information, call day of every month. The meet- the district office at 324-8591. Be Here When They Need You! Reach 7,000 Readers in Every Issue of The INDEPENDENT For Information Call has taken over as quarterback. Kent’s height enables him to see downfield clearly from the pocket and Buchanan is confi dent that with experience he will beef up the Braves’ passing game and lead more winning efforts. Brian Ackerman is now using his speed to the Braves’ advantage in the running back position. Banks scored first, on a 42 yard field goal by Tyler Ellis. Unfortunately, Astoria racked up 31 points between that field goal and the Braves’ next score. In the fourth quarter, Kent’s 30 yard pass to Chris Sagdal set up Ackerman’s touchdown dash. “In the second half we really competed and played well,” said Buchanan, “but it was too late.” Kent, in his debut as varsity quarterback, passed for 68 yards, 27 of those to Casey Turner. Turner also led the Braves ground offensive, with 62 rushing yards. Ackerman was the hardest-hitting Brave, with 10 tackles. The Braves hosted Clat skanie Oct. 8 in their Home coming game, and lost 22-13. “It was a tough ball game,” said Buchanan. “They beat us up and wore us down. Clat skanie was the bigger and more experienced ball club." Clatskanie scored in the first quarter, but the Brave defense, led by Turner (14 tackles) and Sagdal (11 tackles), held them the third quarter, and the at bay for the remainder of the Braves came back in the fourth half. to tip the scales again. Turner did some damage Ackerman (41 yards pass offensively as well. In addition ing, 123 yards rushing), had his to being Banks’ leading receiv eyes open and his head in the er (20 yards in two receptions) game. Ackerman found an and second in rushing (22 car open lane and ran 27 yards ries for 74 yards), he sprinted into the end zone. The kick two yards for a touchdown in failed, leaving the Braves down the second quarter. Tyler Ellis by one, 14-13. Clatskanie’s touchdown and kicked the PAT and sent the two point conversion late in the game into halftime tied 7-7. Clatskanie scored seven in fourth put the game away. ¡"Kraft Salad Dressings"! ■ Ranch - Zesty Italian - 1000 Island - Catalina I WESTERN UNION • MONEY ORDERS • FAX SERVICE LAMINATING • BOOKS • GREETING CARDS VIDEOS • LOTTERY GAMES Look for Randy’s Special Buys! Open 8 am - 9 pm Seven Days a Week - VISA & MasterCard Vernonia Sentry 735 Jefferson Ave. - Vernonia - 429-3811 .•'••-i'.':-- rl IL Jfe K jb IE O jfe T urge you to vote No on 64” —Scott Bushnell * »•
