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Newspaper Page TextThe INDEPENDENT, March 1, 2000 Page 9 Lady Loggers season ends in play-offs with loss to Catlin Gabel The season ended for the Vernonia High School girls var sity basketball team against Catlin Gabel, Feb. 22, in the playoffs with a 52-33 loss. “The worst part about losing this gam e,” said senior Kirsten Hyde, “w as know ing in our hearts that w e could have won.” In the final home game of the season, the Lady Loggers were within seven points of Portland Christian, but lost 48- 55. “All of the girls played hard,” said coach Vince Baker. “The seniors knew it was their last home game.” Senior Erica Hobart was the leading scorer, with 17 points, 15 of them from 3-point shots. Bridget Titus, also a senior, had nine points, while Hyde had seven points and nine re bounds. “This game was a success because the y are a tough team,” said Hyde. “We showed ourselves how well we can play when we work as a team." Feb.15 against Knappa, the Loggers lost 30-59. Hobart had high points with 11, while Hyde had six points and five offensive rebounds. Senior Casey W eller added three points and four rebounds. Hobart is in the top 10 of five league categories, and senior Alexis Posley is in the top ten of three league categories. Hyde led the league in blocked shots as of the Feb. 10 game against Warrenton. The girls season finished 12-11 overall, and 8-7 in league. Jayvee boys’ basketball season comes to an end The Vernonia High School junior varsity boys basketball season ended Feb. 17, in a home game against Portland Christian. The Loggers lost 76- 24. The leading scorers were junior Eric Patterson with 11 points, Rondo ended league and sophomore Keith with five. The Loggers the season with a 4-10 record and 7-13 overall. Feb.15, the team traveled to Knappa and came home with a 70-33 loss. Freshman Paul Orlando was the high scorer with nine points, followed by Patterson and freshman Eric W eller with six points each. “These were two tough games to finish on,” said coach Bob Bruce. “We had ups and downs throughout the season.” —r r r JUDY HILL/THE INDEPENDENT Jam ie Duyck (25) sinks a basket despite fierce efforts by Carlton players during a close 8th Grade Girls gam e Thurs day. Banks w on 27-25 after battling Carlton neck-and-neck throughout the game. JUDY HILL/THE INDEPENDENT Star shooter Teresa Rogers (35) waits for the pass from teammate XX (33) during an intense 8th Grade gam e with Carlton Thursday. Banks was victorious 27-25. Tired of mud slides and No Fishing signs? Have The INDEPENDENT delivered to your mailbox. Support Sustainable Forestry Tired of drinking pesticides? Subscribe Today! Support Sustainable Forestry Call 503-429-9410 to sta rt your subscription 32” Bar 046 for the Pro w/18” Bar & Chain • Designed for firewood cutting and around the home tasks. • 44 cc. 10.3 lbs • Side access chain tensioner 730 > 4.7 cu. in.; 14.4 lb. power head > More engine power & torque than 044 • Anti-vibration system ■ INTELLiCARB™ allows engine to operate longer before air filter cleaning is required HT75 • 12-inch bar & chain > Extends to 11.5 feet ■ Easy side-access chain tensioner ■ Great for trimming hard-to-reach limbs 160 acres or less are exempt. Your friendly Banks Merchants are ready to serve you... S trassel ’ s A uto R epair & H ydraulic H oses 2-4-6 Spiral Wire • Flange Head • Suction Hoses Adaptors • 3/16” to 2” • Bulk Oil Products 276 S unset , B anks • 324-9808 ’280" ‘235 00 021 STIHL Wood Boss’ w/16" Bar & Chain • 2.15 cubic inches • Easy starting • Lightweight, 9.9-lb. powerhead • STIHL Quickstop* Inertia Chain Brake • Automatic chain oiling • Two-year warranty E140 • 110-volt 60-hz frequency; 1.9 bhp • 7.0 lb. powerhead • 12" or 14" guide bar • Picco narrow chain cuts 15% faster • STIHL Quickstop* Inertia Chain Brake • Automatic chain oiler • View-through oil tank w/20" Bar & Chain • 2.97 cubic inches; 10.6 lb power- head • Excellent power-to-weight ratio • STIHL Quickstop* Inertia Chain Brake • Side-access chain tensioner • Pro-style rim sprocket • Specially impregnated cylinder for long life and high power B A N K S AUTO PA R TS 1 O 1 N . M A IN STREET - 3 2 4 - 1 0 6 0 Saw Shop Open M-F 8 am - 6 pm Closed Sat. SUNSET LAUNDRY W ash...$1.00 Dry...250 180 S. Main Street, Banks Oregon S E W -N -T H IN G S Lingerie Fabrics • Lace & Trim • Top Quality Knits N ow Open at 180 S. Main - Behind Sunset Laundry Dorothy Sullivan 324-7791