103LittleLeague by Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

Davenport Times

Vesneske commits to Walla Walla volleyball

Coach reviews Falcon girls’ hoops season Curlew ended Sprague-Harrington’s girls’ basketball season Wednesday of last week at the District 1B tournament in Deer Park. Despite the misfortune, Falcon head coach Matt Henry said the season “went very well; we changed our identity to be more successful, not only this season but for years to come.” Curlew used a compact 2-3 defense and got S-H in foul trouble early in the game. “We didn’t hit enough outside shots to make them come out and guard us,” Henry recalled. “With three starters out for the majority of the second and third quarters, Curlew attacked the inside of our defense and rebounded very well.” The ﬁnal score was 49-33. Reflecting on the past season, Henry said he was “very thankful for the excellent senior leadership. Kayla Eagleson and Brandi Sweet did a great job of leading by example, not complaining about their roles, and doing anything and everything they could to get the win.” Eagleson was one of three girls to make the Bi-County 1B All-Opponent team. “Her conﬁdence and offensive ability grew by leaps and bounds this year; she truly deserved the recognition,” Henry said. Joining her on the honors team were Justyne Talkington and Lacey Hirst. “I was very proud of their defensive and offensive leadership,” he added. Thinking ahead to the 2010-11 season, Henry admitted that “losing our seniors will hurt but our future is bright. Our eighth graders played quite a few games at the high school level this year and have progressed in their skills quite a bit. With more work this summer, our plans are to get back to state next year.”

For east county prep sports, you can’t beat the Times.

Courtesy photo/Bruce Cousins

Members of the Christian Heritage boys’ basketball team display their third place trophy from the Mountain Christian League tournament. In the back are assistant coach Corey Sampson, Ryan Bodeau, Ted Mayer, Ethan Young, Kane Briggs, Luke Klein and head coach Pat Bodeau; in front are Brandon Cousins, Grant Wagner, Ty Huntwork, Tommy Kim and Ji Hoon Jung.

Patriot boys capture third place in Mountain Christian tourney

EDWALL – Christian Heritage finished third in the boys’ division and fifth in the girls’ at the Mountain Christian League tournament in Spokane Valley earlier this month. The Patriot boys’ finish matched their No. 3 seeding into the competition from the regular season. They were 2-1 in tournament play, defeating Grace Bible 75-51, losing to The Oaks Academy 58-49, and overcoming Christian Center School 58-54 in what was described by CHS athletic director Karl Moldrem as “a very close and intense game.” Ethan Young and Luke Klein, both juniors, were named to the boys’ first and second honor teams, respectively, while eighth grader Nina Klein was picked for the girls’ first team. This was the first time an eighth grade athlete has received the honor in the MCL’s 11-year history. Boys – Game 1: Christian Heritage 75, Grace Bible 51. Patriot scoring: Ethan Young 20, Kane Briggs 8 (17 rebounds), Ryan Bodeau 12 (13 rebounds), Luke Klein 24, Ted Mayer 5, Tommy Kim 0, Ji Hoon Jung 2, Brandon Cousins 0, Ty Huntwork 4, Grant Wagner 0. Game 2: The Oaks Academy 58,

THANK YOU! TOM & WENDY ZWAINZ ESTHER JOHNSON & FAMILY

Christian Heritage 49. Patriot scoring: Young 14, Briggs 0, Klein 21, Mayer 4, Kim 0, Jung 0, Cousins 0, Huntwork 2, Wagner 0. Game 3: Christian Heritage 58, Christian Center School 54. Patriot scoring: Young 10, Briggs 5 (9 rebounds), Bodeau 13 (11 rebounds), Klein 28, Mayer 2, Kim 0, Jung 0, Cousins 0, Huntwork 0,

Wagner 0. Girls – Game 1: Pullman Christian School 53, Christian Heritage 22. Patriot scoring: Jessica Dehler 6, Nina Klein 9, Sunny Woo 1, Angela Payne 2, Darian Havens 2, Candace Filbert 2. Game 2: North Idaho Christian School 42, Christian Heritage 23. Patriot scoring: Klein 11, Woo 3, Payne 4, Filbert 5.

Katie Vesneske, a member of Davenport High School’s Class of 2010, has committed to play volleyball at Walla Walla Community College next fall. She said she felt players there “were serious about volleyball and their studies” and that the school’s size and classroom size are “desirable.” “Katie is the type of player that every coach wants in their program. She is a hard worker and proven leader,” commented WWCC volleyball coach Tim Toon. “She works just as hard in the classroom as she does on the volleyball court. Katie’s dedication to the sport is also reﬂected in the sacriﬁces she has made to play club volleyball for so many years.” Toon said Vesneske also was considering Northwest Nazarene College, Spokane Falls Community College and the University of Washington as potential spots to land after she graduates. Walla Walla has been one of the top teams in Washington and Oregon over the past 10 years, with three east-region titles and a conference

We also want to thank everyone else who contributed for their generous donations. All the money donated goes directly to Reardan Athletics, and is tax deductible. Last year’s dinner and auction was a huge success, and we plan on having as much fun this year. We couldn’t do it without support from the community.

Thanks Again!

Reardan High School Gym Tickets are available now If you want to attend or have anything to donate contact a board member

The Board Lorrie Bell – President Stephanie Miller – Secretary Dave Bell – Treasurer Gretchen Weidmer Jeremy Anderson Lisa Anderson Curt Acuff Curt Burge Liz Baldwin

Davenport volleyball standouts Kenzie Graber and Katie Vesneske have been selected to the Senior AllState volleyball team. The 24th annual event is scheduled for March 12-13. Originally an east-west competition, the three-match series now involves six teams from the A/B, 2A/3A and 4A classiﬁcations, 68 athletes (all seniors and ﬁrst-

Chaz Huntwork, wearing the distinctive Christian Heritage Patriot outfit and Daniel Moldrem, a CHS fifth grader, led cheers and built school spirit at the Mountain Christian League Tournament.

BOYS Thursday, Feb. 25 – Game 21: LindRitzville vs. Reardan (loser out), 5 p.m., Mead High School. Game 23: Colfax vs. Davenport, 5 p.m., Mt. Spokane High School, winner No. 1 seed to state. Saturday, Feb. 27 – Game 25: Winner of Game 21 vs. Loser of Game 23, 5 p.m., Mt. Spokane, winner No. 2 seed to state.

Reardan High School

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Chelsea Blake

Chelsea Huffman and David Boyd-Foley Their teacher, Cindie Webb, says “these students always laugh. They make us smile and are full of hugs. They love being students at DHS.” Chelsea is the daughter of Jennifer Huffman; David is the son of Gina Boyd.

STRATE FUNERAL HOME

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL Student of the Week

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Boys & Girls ages 5-14 (as of April 30, 2010) Three Ways to Register: 1. Convenient on-line pre registration open until March 14th Go to: wheatlandlittleleague.com for on-line registration and $40 payment by credit/debit card. Or.... 2. Registration forms were sent home with all elementary students in Davenport, Harrington, and Reardan. Mail registration forms, $40 check, and medical release to: PO Box 561 Davenport, WA 99122 Or... 3. Attend one of the following Registration Fairs: Reardan: Sun. 3/7, Reardan Fire Hall, 2–3 pm Davenport: Sun. 3/7, DHS Library, 3:30–5:30 pm Harrington: Mon. 3/8, HHS, 6–7 pm

GIRLS Thursday, Feb. 25 – Game 22: Northwest Christian vs. Lind-Ritzville, 6:45 p.m., Mead High School. Game 24: Reardan vs. Colfax, 6:45 p.m., Mt. Spokane, winner No. 1 seed to state. Saturday, Feb. 27 – Game 26: Winner of Game 22 vs. Loser of Game 24, 6:45 p.m., Mt. Spokane, winner No. 2 seed to state.

Davenport Gorilla

Reardan Athletic Booster Club 2x4 Davenport 2/25/10 ADVERTISING\ARCHIVE\DAVENPORT ‘10\FEBRUARY ‘10\Reardan Athleticwww.stratefuneralhome.com Booster Club KR

Wheatland Little League SEASON

team all-league selections) and 12 coaches. Selected players have made application and been recommended by their head coaches. Each is asked to supply $100 towards the $12,000 it costs to have the event, which is not sponsored by WIAA. Next month’s itinerary is posted online at eteamz.com/allstatevolleyball.

District 2B Game Schedule

505 10th Street, P.o. Box 175 Davenport, WA 99122 725-4151 GO GORILLAS GO!!

2010

championship during the past six. Vesneske, a 5-11 outside hitter, has five years of club volleyball experience and has played three years on the DHS varsity, twice named as most improved player and twice recipient of sportsmanship awards at the state 2B tournament. She has been named to the BiCounty All-Opponent team and allstate team, has received numerous “Athlete of the Week” recognitions and is also an accomplished track and basketball athlete. During her DHS career, the Gorilla volleyball team qualified for state twice and picked up a sixth place award as its best finish during that period. Vesneske, who plans to enroll at WWCC as a pre-pharmacy major, also maintains a 3.8 grade point average, is on the honor roll and a member of the school’s National Honor Society chapter, which she serves as reporter-historian, and also is FBLA president. She is the third generation to attend the Walla Walla school, which counts among its alumni Katie’s grandmother and mother.

Graber, Vesneske make all-state VB team

For being 2009’s largest contributors to the Reardan Athletic Booster Club. It’s people like you that make the world a better place.

Reardan Athletic Booster Club Dinner Auction Friday March 12, 2010

Page 7

Patriots Brandon Cousins

“Brandon is one of my top students in math class,” says math teacher Bill Stromberger. “His papers are always top quality. He has the best penmanship I have seen in some time! Keep up the good work!” His parents are Bruce and Mary Jo Cousins.

Honors English instructor Angela Adams praised this senior for her “great effort in class! She is always willing to help other students when asked and she really contributes a positive energy!”