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Services,Victory Baptist Church Services,North Hills Christian Fellowship,Catholic Mass, Presbyterian Services, Victory Baptist Services, Catholic Mass, North Hills Christian Fellowship, LDS Services,

Victory Baptist Services, Catholic Mass,North Hills Christian Fellowship, LDS Services,Presbyterian Services, Father’s Day

LDS Services,

Catholic Mass,

North Hills Christian Fellowship,Presbyterian Services,Victory Baptist Services, Malad Volunteer Firemen, Session 1 Swim Lessons Start Curlew Dinner,

Library Pre-

School Story Hour, AA/NA,

County Commissioners, Interfaith Council, BB Clinic Starts

Oneida Fire District, Malad Volunteer Firemen, Session 2 Swim Lessons Start

County Commissioners, Curlew Dinner,

Library Pre-

School Story Hour,AA/NA, FSA Committee,DUP, Mammograms, Flag Day

Curlew Dinner, School Board Meeting, Carol’s Pantry Open, Library Pre-School Story Hour, AA/NA, Summer Begins

Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, Library PreSchool Story Hour, AA/NA, Malad Senior

Dinner,

Hospital Foundation Meeting, County P&Z, City SB Little League Starts

Malad Senior

Dinner,

S&R, OEF, City Council, Soil Cons/Water District,Crisis Center Board Meeting,

Malad Senior

Dinner,

Museum Board

Meeting,

Oneida County

Republicans

Malad Senior Dinner, Curlew Dinner, Fair Board, Chamber of Commerce, AA/NA, ARP, City BB Little League Starts Idaho Food Bank, Quilt Club, Curlew Dinner, AA/NA, ARP,

Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, City P&Z, AA/NA, ARP,

Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, AA/NA, ARP,

County Commissioners, Carol’s Pantry Open, AA/NA Malad Senior Dinner, RACOONS, Movie in City Park

Malad Senior Dinner, BINGO,

Malad Senior Dinner, American Legion Auxiliary,

Malad Senior Dinner, Malad Welsh Festival, Radio Club Summer Fest LDS Stake Baptisms, AA/NA, Malad Classic Car Show

AA/NA, Rodeo Queen Contest

AA/NA

AA/NA, Malad Welsh Festival, Radio Club Summer Fest

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Visiting Specialists

• Cardiology - Dr. Lance

Longmore • Dermatology - David

Woodbury, PA-C • ENT - Dr. Nadim Bikhazi • General Surgery -

Dr. Kevin Murphy • Gynecology - Dr. Mike Jones • Interventional Radiology • Mobile Mammography • Nutrition Consultation -

Pam Mills RD,LD,CDE • Oncology - Dr. Michael

Francisco • Ophthalmology - Dr. Robert

Jones • Orthopedic - Dr. Matthew

Bitner • Podiatry - Dr. Brent

Christensen

Call Hospital 208-766-2231 for Information

First Presbyterian Church of Malad

Worship Service Sunday, 11:00 a.m. ~ All Are Welcome ~ 5 Chapel Lane Call 208-766-2764

Allen Drug & Variety

4 N. Main 766-2241 Bridal Registry

In-Store & Catalog Selection

Enjoy Oneida County’s Many Activities. It’s Great To Live In Such A Wonderful Community! Dr. Ed Thorpe, DDS

185 South 300 East Malad, ID 766-2204

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TRACK & FIELD

The Malad Track and Field Team rose to the top of the pack as they competed at the Idaho State Track Meet at the Middleton track May 20 and 21. Fourteen hopeful athletes battled for the win in their various events and ultimately brought home 24 medals, including one 1st place finish, two 2nd place finishes, two 3rd place finishes, four 4th place finishes, twelve 5th place finishes and three 6th place finishes. The athletes accomplished setting nine new personal records as they competed against the top athletes of Idaho.

The girls team earned 6th place of the 16 scoring teams, with their score of 46 points, the highest score any MHS girls track team has scored at the state level. The boys team earned 9th place of the 20 scoring teams. The combined boys and girls score was the 4th highest score that any MHS track team has earned.

Looking back over the season, the athletes have had to work to perfect their skills as they competed in difficult weather against worthy opponents. Their hard work has proven to pay off as they have found victory on the winner stand.

A full review of the Track season is coming in next week's paper

MMS TRACK & FIELD

The Malad Middle School Girls' track team had some impressive events this year with many girls setting records. This team included: (front, left to right) Serenity Brees, Trinity Christopherson, Morgan Brown, Kallie Talbot, Brielle Bastian, Samantha Shrenk, Eliza Bingham, Kayla Wilson, Cecilee Hill, (middle) Sarah Toone, Lily Coleman, Joy Buttler, Annika Wright, Adi Schow, Izzy Haycock, Emma Bird, Azelyn Summers, Kaycee Venable, Jenna Talbot, Halie Palmer, Brynnlee Jones, Valeria Oseguera, (back) Delanie Walton, Kennadee Howe, Jett Nelson, Amber Bingham, Delfinia Horne, Bella McCoughlah, Jayda Kimberling, Rylee Talbot, Paige Talbot, Emree Hanks, Kialey Pickett, Tenlee Sweeten, Jenetta Jacaway, Laney Coatney, Audrey Moss, Aly Wright, Braylin Buetler, Oaklie Gledhill, and Olivia Nelson.

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Summers took off for home, beating the ball as the Huskies third baseman sailed it over to the catcher and tallying up the Dragon’s 9th run of the game. With Venable now on third, Riglee Peterson hit a sacrifice fly out to right field to bat in Venable for the final run of the game, bringing the end score, 10 to 0.

While the offense was slow getting off the ground against North Fremont, Malad’s defense was as solid as ever. The opening inning featured three outs on three hits, caught by Oglesbee at second, then a quick grab by Peterson on the pitching mound and then a caught fly ball by Beth McClain on third base. Throughout the game, the team snagged four more fly balls for outs. Peterson, struck out six opponents and allowed only two hits over the five innings.

The Dragon’s victory advanced them to their second game of the tournament against the New Plymouth Pilgrims who had defeated Melba the previous day. The Pilgrims defense was well played, making Malad work for each of the three runs they had at the end of the game.

Malad took a quick lead, scoring two runs in the first inning. After getting walked on base, Oglesbee ran the bases when Green hit a sly bunt that allowed the first score. After Horsley was walked on a count of four to two, Peterson hit a ground ball to shortstop to bat in Green to give them a two to zero lead over New Plymouth. The Lady Dragons didn’t score again until the sixth inning when Peterson hit a triple fly ball to right field and managed to round third base and score as the Pilgrim’s center field missed the catch from the outfield.

Horsley proved up to the crucial task of covering first base as she worked to put out eight of her opponents, getting the assist from teammates Peterson, McClain, Oglesbee and Green, while also grabbing two balls hit into first base territory. Horsley ended the game with a double play. With one on first, the Pilgrim batter took a swinging strike, then nicked a foul ball and managed a hit on the next pitch. Horsley quickly reached out to catch the ball off a hard line hit toward first base for the second out and then tagged the base to put the runner on first out to finish the count and claim the victory over the Pilgrims, 3-2.

After their face off against New Plymouth, the Lady Dragons came up against what many considered their toughest game of the tournament as they played the Lumberjacks from Saint Maries High School. The sole run of the game was awarded to Malad in the first inning. Pickett got a single line drive to center field to get on first base. Oglesbee followed with a sacrifice bunt. As Pickett took off from first base, she rounded second and slid into third as the ball came in from the Lumberjack’s pitcher. Saint Maries third baseman missed the catch and Pickett capitalized on the error to run in the one and only score for Malad.

Malad’s pitcher, Peterson held off the Lumberjack’s hitting over the seven inning game. The hurler faced twenty-two at bats, throwing ninety-two pitches in the game, seventy-two of those pitches turned strikes, ultimately striking out fourteen of her opponents without a single error or walk. The defense was once again honed in on connecting with first base, getting another three outs as they threw the ball to Horlsey. The team’s solid teamwork and defense kept their opponents scoreless, allowing only a single base over the seven innings to win the game, 1 to 0.

As the Lady Dragons prepared for the championship game, they faced a new challenge before they ever hit the field. Due to pouring rain, the game had to be moved, causing a delay to the game and another hour bus ride to the new venue in Lewiston. The girls managed to bring back their focus and energy as they opened up the game against the West Jefferson Panthers. West Jefferson considered this game to be a little unfinished business as they played and lossed to Malad in the championship round, just the year before. Malad and West Jefferson matched up on the field twice during the regular season, Malad taking the victory each time with a score of 5 to 2 and 4 to1.

The MHS softball team proved ready to take on the game and leave everything out on the field. The final game featured stellar hitting, pitching and defense from players across the field. The coaching and support from the dugout kept the energy high to lead the girls not only to victory, but to score the most runs of all their tournament games.

The team has focused on getting good hits and scoring runs early in the game. Their tried and true approach, once again, gave them an overwhelming lead as they scored six runs in the opening inning. Oglesbee, first on base after hitting a fly ball to right fielder on a full count, scored as Horsley was put out at first base. Peterson, who had advanced to third on Oglebee’s score, ran in a second run as Green had a hit to left field. Green rounded the bases for a third run when Adley Kimberling was up to bat and hit another fly ball to right field. Two plays later as Goddard hit again to the outfield, Kimberling ran passed third base to home plate for Malad’s fourth run. With Willie on third base, Combs hit a powerful triple to center field to get Willie another score. The Panthers couldn’t keep up with Combs as she raced around the bases to pull in a final run for the Dragons.

In the top of the second inning, West Jefferson managed to get three players on base but a quick throw from pitcher Peterson to catcher Pickett got the out at home to stop the run. Unfortunately, the Panthers managed two runs on the plays to follow, to bring the score to Malad 6, West Jefferson 3. Malad responded to the scores with a great catch and put out by shortstop Green, followed by a line out by second baseman Oglesbee. Their spot on defense kept the Panthers from building momentum and racking up the runs and gave the Dragons the opportunity they needed to build their lead.

The Lady Dragons hitting game went up another level as Peterson, Horsley and Green followed one another with double hits to bat in two more runs. Green scored as Willie followed with a single to shortstop to bring in three runs for the second inning.

The next innings proved to be a battle between two great defenses- both teams with flawless defense, committing zero errors. After several innings, Malad’s players and coaches were beginning to anticipate the Panther’s hitting. In the top of the fourth inning with one out to go, the coaches called centerfielder Combs to come in just a few steps. On the very next pitch, West Jefferson hit a fly ball straight to center field and into Comb’s glove to close the count and put Malad up to bat.

Peterson broke the scoreless streak as she blew a triple fly ball to center field to bat in Oglesbee for another Malad run. On the next play, Peterson scored as Horsley hit a line drive to the outfield. As Green was up to bat next, Horsley took advantage of West Jefferson’s wild pitch to advance to third base. On the next pitch, Green drove the ball to center field to bat in Horsley for Malad’s final score of the game.

Malad allowed a last run for the West Jefferson Panther’s in the top of the final inning as the first base runner advanced around the bases on their opponent’s only big hit of the game. Peterson reacted to the score by striking out her final batter to end the game and clench the victory for the Malad Lady Dragons.

The moment after that final pitch, the missed swing and closing catch brought cheers and screams of triumph from the players, the coaches and the crowd. After a season of hard work and dedication, the team’s efforts had taken them to that final moment of ultimate victory. All season long, Coach Schow had pushed her team to play like each game was their toughest matchup. Throughout the games, there were some frustrating moments when they weren’t hitting the gaps as they would have liked or when their opponents defense matched them with great line drive catches or pop fly snags. In the end, each game did honestly call on them to give their greatest effort and leave it all on the field.

Both players and coaches spoke of what an incredible season it has been for the team and how through the fun times and hard times, they have come together to accomplish something truly great. The team ends the season with a combined total of 308 hits, 102 of those hits being multiples, including 22 home runs for a total of 298 runs. Pitchers Peterson, Combs and Kaysha Beck threw a combined total of 1602 pitches in 26 games, allowing only 54 runs and striking out 166 opponents. While the coaches, players and fans already look to an exciting upcoming season, they are rightly basking in the glory of such a win and being the back to back 2A State Softball Champions.

Hallie Horsley makes the out

Graycee Goddard sends the ball into play

Maggie Willie hits it into play