Sports

Dragon Doings

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Malad Drive In Party Kaitlyn Pickett, Katie Coatney, Marinn Brown

Tuesday night, Malad High School had a party at the Drive In that was from 7pm-10pm. They had two eating contests, one of which was a fry eating contest and the other was a milkshake one. There was one contest for the boys and one contest for the girls. Boys competed to eat one pound of fries, while the girls competed to eat half of a pound. Austyn Higley won for the boys, and Jaylyn Green won for the girls.

The other contest was a milkshake eating contest. They had two groups and each group had to drink a regular chocolate milkshake the fastest. Hallie Horsely was the winner for the girls contest. Leon Dirilio was the winner for the boys contest.

The Drive In provided the food and music for the party. Everyone was singing, dancing and participating in various activities. There was cornhole, spikeball, and a mosh pit. People who came had a ton of fun.

One of Malad High School’s homecoming activities is Tuff Puff volleyball. Tuff Puff is where boys from every grade play volleyball against each other. The first volleyball game was the Juniors vs. the Freshman. Although the Freshmen fought hard, the Juniors ended up winning in two sets. The next game was the Sophomores vs. the Seniors. The Seniors beat the sophomores in two sets just like the Juniors. The championship game was set to be the Juniors vs. the Seniors, but before that, the Freshmen and Sophomores needed to battle for third place. In a set to fifteen points, the Sophomores were victorious and took third place. In the championship match, it was to be a three set match, but because they were running out of time, they decided to do one match to fifteen points. This game was a back to back fight, but the Seniors were the ones who ended up winning the match and taking first place in Tuff Puff volleyball. Tug of war

Avhie Bailey

Tug of war was a very fun and muddy experience for all of the grades, tug a war was very muddy and many people got dirty and had mud all over them. There were two rounds for each grade. The game was very fun to watch and very intense and it really showed good teamwork and communication skills. The teams worked together to drag the other team down. The Seniors and Freshman won against the Juniors and Sophomores.

The Seniors worked so well together and they kept pulling for victory. The Freshman came in fast and showed that just because they are young doesn't mean they can't win. Just because they are small doesn't mean they can beat the older grades. Juniors and Sophomores didn't do so hot, their communion could've been a lot better, but all in all the teams showed that they can work together as a grade and team. Volleyball vs Soda Whitnee Waldron and

Mckenzie Leckie

The Malad Dragon Volleyball team competed against the Soda Springs Cardinals on September 22, 2022. They won three games in a row with a margin of nearly 10 points! The players who competed on Thursday on the C Team were Mikell Keetch, Jaylee Ekstrom, Braylin Beutler, Purity Miller, Quincee Hammer, Nicole Moss, Emma Bird, Aly Wright, Tylee Wright, and Drew Reyes. The players on the JV team were Brylee Oglesbee, Anistyn Tovey, Brynlee Jones, Rylee Hammer, Izzy Haycock, Teagan Daniels, Mikell Keetch, Aubry Cluff, Bostyn Combs, Olivia Nelson, and Katie Allen. The players on the Varsity team were Brylee Oglesbee, Anistyn Tovey, Riglee Peterson, Adley Kimberling, Rylee Hammer, Camia Bean, Abby Rosenquist, Izzy Haycock, Teagan Daniels, Journie Tovey, Kaitlyn Picket, Hallie Horsley, Aubry Cluff, Bostyn Combs, and Katie Allen.

FOOTBALL

MMS took the field several times last week

MMS Football suffer tough losses but ends week on a strong win

The Knights had a busy week of football. They played Tuesday at home against Marsh Valley. The 7th grade team had some adjusting to do this week with a different quarterback and moving players to different positions. In the first half Wade Clark had some big runs and Krey Keetch had catch for several yards from quarterback Rowdy Bates. In the 2nd half the defense had some good plays. Krey Keetch, River Taylor and Rasp Carter let the tackles going against Marsh Valley. The end of the game ended 32-0 Marsh Valley.

The Knights 8th grade played an extremely close game against the Eagles. The 1st half ended with Parker Price catching a touchdown pass at 21 seconds left from quarterback Easton Green to send the Knights into halftime winning 6-0. The Eagles scored early in the 2nd half with Easton Green intercepting the attempt at the extra 2 points making the score 6-6. Drake Morrison then ran the punt return all the way back to score another Knights touchdown. Ky Willie intercepted a Marsh Valley pass in the 3rd quarter. The game was 12-12 going into the final quarter. Colter Bennett scored a touchdown as well as the extra 2 points. The final Knights touchdown of the game was scored by Dawsyn Peterson. The defensive side of the ball played hard trying to keep a talented Marsh quarterback in check. The Knights lost a heartbreaker 26-28 to the Eagles.

Thursday the Knights traveled to Bear Lake to play the Bears. The 7th grade game was a game of tough defense by both teams. Rowdy Bates, Wade Clark, Mason Ball and Gunner VanBebber all worked hard to move the ball but the offense just couldn’t get in for the touchdown. Halftime had a score of 0-0. In the 2nd half big tackles by David Leckie, River Taylor and Rasp Carter kept the defense pushing hard against the Bears. Although they came close to scoring Malad ended the very close game 0-6 Bear Lake.

The 8th grade team was off to a great start in the first quarter. With 2 touchdowns by Drake Morrison and an extra 2 scored by Ethan Horsley the Knights led 14-0. The 1st quarter continued to see big plays by the Knights. A fumble recovery by Oakley Maddox put the ball back in Knights quarterback Easton Green’s hands. With a big pass to Ethan Horsley to move the ball down the field the knights were in perfect position for Colter Bennet to get a big run and Drake Morrison ran in another touchdown. Colter Bennet scored the extra 2 for the knights ending the first quarter 22-0 Knights. The 2nd quarter Oakley Maddox caught an interception, Ky Willie and Drake Morrison scored touchdowns making the score at halftime 34-0 Knights. In the 2nd half Green threw a touchdown pass to Jaxsen Purdum. With Ethan Horsley catching an interception and the defensive line putting a complete stop to the Bears offense the game ended with a final score 40-0 and a great victory for the Knights.

“We are seeing great things from these kids. Adjusting to new positions this late in the season is a hard thing to do but they are working hard to learn and grow stronger as a team.”

The Knights have their last home games this Wednesday against American Falls.

CROSS COUNTRY

MHS Womens Cross Country

By Cally Coleman

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”- Fred Devito. Way to run Dragons! Malad placed first overall for the men and women’s teams at the Eagle Swoop this past weekend. Cally Coleman placed 1st with a time of 21:19, Cortlyn Coleman with a time of 21:44 in 2nd place, Brooke Isaacson with a time of 21:50 in 3rd place, Hadlee Summers with a time of 21:54 in 4th place. Kaylee Nalder with a time of 22:07 in 6th place, Adi Schow with a time of 25:30 in 13th place, and Madelyn Shaw with a time of 29:47 in 17th place.

Brycen Talbot placed 1st with a time of 18:02, Porter Allen with a time of 19:17 in 3rd place, Boston Burbidge with a time of 19:40 in 4th place, Colt Coleman with a time of 19:47 in 5th place, Levi Angell with a time of 20:27 in 8th place, and Caden Jeppson with a time of 21:27 in 12th place. Congratulations athletes, you worked hard and ran as a pack! The Malad cross county team will compete at the Bob Conley Invitational on October 6 in Pocatello. Please come watch the athletes continue to work hard and run fast.

The Eagle Swoop Marsh Valley XC Meet

Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity

1. Brycen Talbot 18:02.49 3. Porter Allen 19:17.92 4. Boston Burbidge 19:40.13 5. Colt Coleman 19:47.82 7. Justus Allred 20:07.17 8. Levi Angell 20:27.64 12. Caden Jeppson 21:27.82

Womens 5,000 Meters Varsity 1. Cally Coleman 21:19.22 2. Cortlyn Coleman 21:44.45 3. Brooke Isaacson 21:50.42 4. Hadlee Summers 21:54.15 6. Kaylee Nalder 22:07.64 13. Adi Schow 25:30.25 17. Madelyn Shaw 29:47.37

MHS Volleyball won a decisive match over Soda Springs for Homecoming

MHS VB gets Homecoming win over Soda Springs

The buzz and excitement of Homecoming 2022 carried throughout the week and was kept ablaze as the Lady Dragons dominated their volleyball game, Thursday, September 22, against the Soda Springs Cardinals, in a sweep, 3 sets to 0.

The MHS volleyball team had played and won against the Cardinals earlier in the season at the West Jefferson tournament. There, they got a good look at what the team looked like, to see their strengths and weaknesses. As they prepared for their upcoming face off, they knew they had it in them to win, but nevertheless worked to bring their best game that Thursday night.

The first set began with Malad jumping to a quick 4-0 lead over the Cardinals. After winning the serve, Adley Kimberling started with an ace and the Lady Dragons play went up from there. Soda Springs managed points here and there, but couldn’t keep up with Malad’s strong play. Even when they did bring their attack, the Lady Dragon’s were quick and scrappy to pick up the ball.

Hallie Horsley not only saved the ball with a quick dive, but came back for a kill after Brylee Oglesbee set her up from a pass as she kept the save alive. Kimberling’s quick reactions saved the ball from getting lost in the net as she popped it up with Oglesbee pushing it over for the kill. As the ball tripped over the net, Riglee Petersen kept it alive with a quick dig, sending it back over to their opponents and later winning the point. The Lady Dragons won the first set, 25-12.

Once again, Malad came out to a quick lead as the second set began. Soda Springs came with a little more intensity in the second set, but still no match for the Lady Dragons. As the Cardinals managed to get more swings and more hits, the MHS back row was ready and able to dig up their attacks and give their own hitters a chance to swing and get the kill. Several members of the Malad volleyball team earned digs against Soda Springs, with Journie Tovey leading out with 13 digs, Kimberling with 12, and Petersen with 9. The final point of the set went to Malad, winning 25-14.

With two sets won, Malad didn’t let up as they began the third and final set of the match. The Lady Dragons came out with their best hitting of the game, bringing the heat from every position at the net. Outside hitter Horsley, led the team with kills, earning 17 kills throughout the game, followed by outside hitter Petersen with 9, middle Camia Bean with 5, middle Abby Rosenquist with 3 and opposite hitter Kaitlyn Pickett with 2. The team picked up some big blocks throughout the night as well, Rosenquist leading the night with 5 blocks with Kimberling, Pickett and Izzy Haycock picking up 3 each. Bean scored the final point of the night for the Lady Dragons, pushing the ball to the Cardinals back line that couldn’t be recovered to end the game, 25-12.

Coach Camie Tripp commented that they were ready to play and, more importantly, ready to win that night. Over the season she has continued to notice how the team is growing individually and as a team. As they continue to bring their best play to the game, it will be exciting to see just how far the Lady Dragons will go this season.

After their intense and tough home game against American Falls, the Malad soccer team took to the road to play Aberdeen on their own turf, Tuesday, September 20. The MHS soccer team had been looking forward to their matchup against the Tigers, a game ending in Malad’s favor.

Many might not know that Malad has a relatively young soccer program compared to many other schools in the area. The team was created just over five years ago and although they play as the Malad High School Dragons, the team isn’t affiliated with the school but is instead a club team.

Although the Lady Dragons prove it isn’t impossible to begin a program when there are players and coaches ready and willing, many other 2A schools are unable to put together their own soccer teams. Of the usual 2A district 5 teams, Malad and Aberdeen are the only two schools with soccer programs, requiring them to play up in a conference with larger, more experienced soccer teams.

The MHS team hit the field ready for play and hoping to earn their first win of the season. Over the season, the young team has continued to improve on those foundational skills that eventually gave them the upper hand over Tigers. As they settled into their game, working to cover the field well, making better passes and earning possession of the ball, they not only kept pace with their opponents, but managed to pull ahead on the scoreboard.

Freshman forward, Bayli Nesbit, found the goal twice for the Lady Dragons to help them win their first victory, 2-1. As Nesbit scored the first goal, she found herself one on one with Aberdeen’s goalie. She managed to dribble passed the goalie to get a clear shot at the goal and put Malad’s first points on the scoreboard.

Later in the game, Nesbit had possession of the ball but was up against two Tiger defenders as she moved towards the goal. After getting passed the defense, she once again maneuvered around the goalie to send in another straight shot for another Dragon goal.

Malad’s own goalie, Bailey Sweat, played a tough game in the nets, keeping the Tigers to only a single score throughout the game.

The Lady Dragons are in the midst of their final week of the regular season with games against Marsh Valley, Snake River and Aberdeen at home for their Senior night. District game play will begin Monday, October 3.

BROTHERS OF STEEL Brothers of Steel Begin Season

The Brothers of Steel are starting their next season of wrestling. Five of the teammates traveled to Denver to compete in the Cosmic Clash. The Cosmic Clash is a wrestling tournament that wrestlers wear glow in the dark singlets and compete under black lights. It is an extremely exciting tournament that has over 1500 wrestlers competing from all over the country. All five of the Brothers of Steel earned medals at the tournament. Drake Morrison won the 15u 137lb bracket. Bentley Maddox won the 9u 89lb bracket. Oakley Maddox took true 2nd in the 13u 123lb bracket. Rustin Montgomery took 3rd in the 9u 89lb bracket and Kyler Blaisdell took 4th in the 7u 54lb bracket. “We are excited to get the season off to a great start. It is going to be an exciting season with a lot of fun tournaments and great wrestling.” Bentley Maddox, Kyler Blaisdell, Oakley Maddox, Rustin Montgomery and Drake Morrison

HOMECOMING FOOTBALL

The Dragons square off against Soda Springs on Saturday Prince Porter Kimberling, Princess Camia Bean, King Preston Bird, Queen Raegan Smith, Duke Jaden Ward, and Duchess Maisey Potter

The Dragons took on the Soda Springs Cardinals for Homecoming. Following the return of the gameball drop from a low flying airplane, the game kicked off with the Dragons receiving. After a great start, with the first touchdown coming within the first seventeen seconds, the game became a more grueling affair. Soda Springs tied the game up with a touchdown of their own with 9:12 left in the first, followed by a blocked PAT attempt.

Despite strong moments on both sides of the ball, again featuring stops by Ryan Hubbard, Sawyer Poulson, Braylen Tripp, Jaden Ward, and the whole line, the Cardinals offense continued to put points on the board throughout the first quarter, which ended 6-14.

Kole Willie specifically had a number of impressive runs in the second quarter, though the offense was unable to convert, ending at 6-22 for the halftime break.

Halftime featured the combined dance efforts of the Dragonettes and the Cheeleaders, as well as the introduction of the Homecoming royalty.

The third and fourth quarters saw the Cardinals continue to put up points, though MHS scored a touchdown with 3:50 left in the third on a pass to Ryan Hubbard from Jaden Ward. The final MHS touchdown of the game was recorded by Brady Showell. The final score was 18-49.

Although they had a number of great offensive and defensive spurts, a short-staffed MHS didn’t have quite the firepower to take out the Cardinals. MHS Cheerleaders standing tall