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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, February 16, 2006 Vernonia Sports Report From page 11 rivals Warrenton and Neah- Kah-Nie. Both teams were a couple games up on the Log- gers, but with wins against them and at least two other teams, the girls could have se- cured a playoff spot. First up were the fifth-ranked Portland Christian Royals on January 27. The first half saw the Loggers leading by one, and a demoralized PC team. But Vernonia couldn’t keep it up, and the Royals found their groove, easily winning 59-35. Senior Kristin Cota had 10 points to lead the Loggers. January 31, the Warrenton Warriors were in town. Needing the victory, the Lady Loggers played well, but lost late, 49-38. Junior Joreigh Landers led the team in scoring with 14 points. On Friday, February 3, both teams traveled to Corbett. De- spite the worst officiating that any fan, Corbett or Vernonia, had ever seen, the Loggers had a chance to win. Landers’ jumper at the buzzer was just long though, and the teams went into overtime. One extra period wasn’t enough, so they played another one. By the start of the second overtime, four of the five starters had fouled out due to an abnormal number of personal foul calls. The Loggers were called for 32 DEADLINE 2006 DOG LICENSE The deadline for licensing dogs in Columbia County* is MARCH 6, 2006 You may mail your rabies vaccination certificate (if not on file in our office) along with the appropriate fee to Columbia County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. Commercial and non-commercial kennel licenses are available. Contact Land Development Services for information. 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WE WILL RETURN YOUR LICENSE AND DOG TAG TO YOU BY RETURN MAIL. The senior basketball players; left to right are Tim Hein, Ben Schorzman, Laura Brookins, Kristin Cota, Mackenzie Bassett, and Adam Randall. fouls to the Cardinals’ 15 through the course of the game. But even with bad calls, teams should battle through. The girls tried, but in a very dis- appointing second OT, they lost 49-42. Landers had 16 points, and Senior Laura Brookins had 11 points for Vernonia. The next night the Lady Log- gers were in Clatskanie, and a win would keep them in the playoff hunt. But after an emo- tional game the night before, they didn’t seem to have any- thing left. It seemed as if they played through the motions and lost 46-31. Landers again led the team in scoring with 10 points. February 7, Vernonia hosted the Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates. Needing the victory, the girls came out motivated. The Lady Loggers won by 10, 38-28. Landers had 10 points to lead the Loggers. Seniors Cota, Mackenzie Bassett, and Brookins played in their final game February 9 at home against the Portland Lutheran Blue Jays. Each of them played hard, trying to make it to the playoffs. A loss would mean elimination from the playoff picture. The Blue Jays just wouldn’t go away though, and PL pulled out the victory, 45-41. Brookins fin- ished her high school career with a team high 14 points. The Lady Loggers finished the season 4-10, 8-15. They were fun to watch when they Pet of the Month Columbia Humane Society in St. Helens has a variety of wonderful pets available for adoption. Find the pet that’s right for you in the shelter at 2084 Oregon St. Monday through Saturday, 11 am. to 5 pm. 503-397-4353 Jake is a handsome German Shepherd mix. If you are you looking for a faithful companion this beautiful shepherd cross with one blue eye may be the dog for you. Jake is very friendly and loves everyone! He is up to date with routine shots and has been altered. The Columbia Humane Society is a No-Kill non-profit shelter dedicated to helping friends find each other since 1985. The Pet of the Month is Sponsored by: PBM Inc. Precision Building Maintenance, Inc. 503.429.1042 www.PBMaintenance.com LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED, CCB# 144926 played together, and they were just a few games from going to the playoffs. Brookins com- mented, “I’m really disappoint- ed in the way we finished [the season]. I wanted to go to the playoffs. But we didn’t work to- gether as a team when it mat- tered.” One last note, Coach Doran Lower announced last Friday that he is resigning as the Girls Head Basketball Coach. Coach Lower has been coaching in Vernonia for the past three years, and he said that his life has changed since starting here, “I’m married now, and I’ve decided to move in a different direction.” VHS Honor Roll The following students were named to the Vernonia High School academic Honor Roll for the first semester 2005- 2006 school year. Principal’s Honors, 4.00 – Laura Brookins, Mackenzie Carr, Dan Cicon, Kristin Cota, Mike Hyser, Kelsey King, Samantha Lee, Megan Perry, Ben Schorzman, Nick Young, Rebekah Young. High Honors, 3.50-3.99 – Nathan Bonora, Larinda Botchie, Michael Calhoun, Marissa Clement, Nicole Frantz, Erin Gehrke, Celia Gendron, Timothy Hein, Heather Hennessey, Joreigh Landers, Tricia Levenseller, Brittney Lindauer, Bonnie Or- gan, Ashley Paleck, Rebekah Peerson, Kizzie Peirce, Aman- See page 13