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The INDEPENDENT, February 16, 2000 Page 9 VHS varsity working hard to qualify for post-season competition the Warrenton Warriors with a 54-48 win Feb. 11, putting them on track for the third spot in district playoffs for the west side of the division. Warrenton may also be in the running for this spot, and if the two teams are tied, they will face off in a The Vernonia High School boys varsity basketball season is coming to a close. With two games left in the regular sea son, head coach Scott Finlay said there is a possibility of post-season play. The Loggers squeaked by game on Feb. 19. At press nice to have a comfortable time, the team in that third play win,” said a smiling Finlay. off position had not yet been Hightower led the way with determined. 25 points and seven rebounds, Leaders in the Feb. 11 game while Baska contributed 22 were seniors Travis Hightower points and five assists. Senior with 17 points, and Kelly Baska Jason Busch also chipped in with 15. 13 points. “We accomplished our goals Feb. 4, against Catlin Gabel, and held their key players, the Loggers suffered a 57-63 point guard Nick Ryan, and loss. post Jarrod Thebiay to six "The first and third quarters points each,” said Finlay. are where we seemed to disap pear,” said Finlay. “We scored The team traveled to Neah- only five points in the first quar Kah-Nie Feb. 8 and returned ter, and eight points in the home with a 78-43 win. “It was third.” The second and fourth CORNELIUS AUTO SALES 2761 BASELINE, CORNELIUS 1025 BRIDGE ST., VERNONIA j CALL ANYTIME: 693-7031 4-Dr, auto, A/C, more.............................................................................. ONLY $2,995 The Vernonia High School girls varsity basketball team 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 Dr, P/S, P/B, cruise............................. 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With better patience and consistency, we could have won that game.” VHS girls in third place as league season nears end 1990 NISSAN STANZA 32 C.C 8.6 lbs quarters went much better for the team, as they scored 23 points in the second quarter, and 21 in the fourth. 025 w/18" Bar & Chain w/20" Bar & Chain $299« WAS •!!•* Designed for firewood cutting and around the home tasks. Side access chain tensioner is standard. $730°° 029S U P E R $329’5 I eew *50°° Featuring a lifetime ignition warranty, the Stihl Farm Boss* delivers an impressive power-to- weight ratio for those bigger jobs. fered a 25-42 loss. “We didn’t execute well, and they ripped at our offense,” said Baker. High points went to Hyde, with nine, and Hobart with sev en. Hyde also had 10 rebounds and four blocked shots, while Posley had five rebounds and four blocked shots. The team shot 24 percent from the field, and 50 percent from the line. As of Feb. 14, the Lady Loggers were third in league standings, with a record of 7-5. Logger jayvee season nears end The Vernonia High School boys junior varsity basketball learn lost to Warrenton at home Feb. 11, 40-32. “I was encouraged to see the boys work hard throughout the game,” said coach Bob Bruce. High scorers were junior Eric Patterson with eight points and freshman Paul Orlando, with six. Vernonia defeated Neah- Kah-Nie, 53-48, on Feb. 8. “We played a decent game,” said Bruce, as the Loggers sur vived a late fourth quarter rally by Neah-Kah-Nie. Patterson and Orlando again led, scoring 15 and 12 respectively. The Loggers played tough in a 44-38 loss, Feb. 4 at Catlin Gabel. Down 27-9 at the end of the half, they made things ex citing in the fourth quarter, outscoring Catlin Gabel 22-4.” Patterson had nine points, Orlando made eight, and sophomore Darcy Kunkel scored six. Feb. 1 against Portland Ad ventist, the Loggers lost big, 91-37. “They pressed us and we turned it over,” said Bruce. “I think Portland Adventist is the best jayvee team we’ve played this season.” Patterson scored 16 points, while sophomore Keith Rondo contributed eight. The Loggers’ season record is 7-11 overall, and 4-8 in league. The jayvees’ season will end at home against Port land Christian on Feb. 17. Girls jayvee season will end Thursday The Vernonia High School Lady Loggers jayvee team lost to Warrenton Feb. 10, 42-29, in spite of 20 points from sopho more Kim Normand. “We were down by almost 30 in the third quarter, and tried to make a comeback, but just couldn’t get there, said coach Jeff Cheney. The Feb. 8 game against Neah-Kah-Nie was more com- Please see page 11 Your friendly Banks Merchants are ready to serve you,.. 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