Dragon Doings

New Student Christian Wolz By Tabitha Webster & Addler Garrett With many new students in Malad, we must remember to acknowledge and welcome them to our community. So let me introduce Christian Wolz! Our new student is 5 '10' with brown hair and blue eyes. Although he is enjoying school, he isn’t enjoying the community as much as he would like. Christian aspires to be a graphic and game designer, to accomplish this he is taking art classes here at Malad High School. Christian moved here from Pocatello where his Grandmother lives. He initially went to school here a few years back, but for some time he has been homeschooled. This technically does not make him a new student, but to those who weren’t here before, Christian is new. When asked about the differences between Malad and Pocatello, Christian simply commented that Malad is a lot quieter and a lot less busy than Pocatello, and for that reason Christian likes Malad. Now let’s help him feel more at home here by giving him our old-fashioned community welcome. Welcome Christian Wolz!

Girls Wrestling

Tournament

Mckenzie Leckie, Sydnee Sorenson, &

Whitnee Waldron

The Lady Dragon Wrestlers competed at Marsh Valley in a Tournament on December 9th and 10th. All of their hard work and practice seemed to have paid off. They competed great and even placed in their weight classes. Braylee Price wrestled in the 107 lb. weight class and placed 5th. Rylee Neilson wrestled in the 120lb. weight class and placed 4th. Cambree Howe wrestled in the 152 lb. weight class and placed 3rd. Cale Carter also wrestled in the 152 lb. weight class and placed 8th.

Senior project open house

By: Chase Briggs,

Austin Jacobsen

Senior project open house was held on December 5, 2004 in Malad High School hallways. December 5, 2004 was a cold winter night, there was also a full moon. Students had their projects on display and were available to showcase the following: Mattilyn Jacobsen glass art, Lance Brackin volunteered at a blood drive, Camia Bean painted a mural, Moises Vasquez built a computer, Graycee Goddard made a memory quilt, Cortlyn Coleman learned to play the guitar, Shane Layton business plan, Jaden Ward prepped a basketball court, Stetson Higley restored a trailer, Preston Bird built a trailer, Jaden Davis decorated cakes, Dalacie Scott made a scrapbook.

Oakley Coombs mounted a deer skull, Berkley Oglesbee built a skateboard, Alexis Shaw dental assisting, Rayleigh Barnes lash lift and tint, Zade Scott fabrication, Trace Redd farrier, Maclyn Reeder eyelash extensions, Brylee Clark interior design, Justice Wakely acrylic nails, Alecia Castro crystal wrapping, Arissa Skinner spoon rings, Bridger deJong grant writing, Daniel Lenaghan made an EP, Peyton Bailey remastered Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Erin Wright wrote and illustrated a childrens a book, Kole Willie restored a Ford, Kenzie Hardie nail art, Alyssa Blaisdell tied blankets, Kaysha Beck nails, Wyatt Devore camping box, Addie Waldron wood art, Brayden Searle forging, Bailey Sweet asian cuisine, Melody Wilson ghost hunting, Tyler Felter built a cabinet, Brayten Moon restore a trailer, Abigail Rosenquist podcast.

Ben Corbett presented on autism awareness, Austin Jacobsen ran a half marathon, Chase Briggs restored a trailer, Beth McClain made shoes, Kayleigh Worrel choreographed a play, Gaiden Combs demonstrated taxidermy, Dakota Williams built a blanket rack, Hunter Olsen updated a dresser, Journie Tovey presented on dog grooming, Alex White woodwork, Joe Daniels woodwork, Austin Hawkes made a headboard, Kyle Boot car, Kaitlyn Tanner reloaded bullets, Lolee Teeples made a dress, Cambree Howe social media, Rylee Walton T-shirt quilt, Becca Ward photography, Tayen Brooks business operations, Katie Marble built a greenhouse, Maisey Potter welded a saddle rack, Zach Mills artificial insemination, Sheridan Brown applied for state FFA office, Trevor Mills body work on a truck, Mia Balapa welded a bench, Hesston Harrison created comfort kits, Tate Johnston refinished a gun stock, Cutler Sweeten repaired a dirt bike, Tucker Venable acquired his pilot's license, Shyanne Cherry painted her room, Reagan Smith created a memory quilt, McCady Howard gel nails, Jaecee Jeppesen crystals, Kayanna Kunz designed a house, Gavin Coatney built a bench.

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Volleyball Banquet

By Kaitlyn Pickett

Malad volleyball had its banquet on November 2nd at 6:30 pm and talked about what a great season they had. The coaches handed out awards, starting with the C-team and ending with the Varsity. The awards were: Camia Bean (Whip), Journie Tovey (Golden Grit), Abby Rosenquist (Positive Music), Hallie Horsley (Sharp Shooter), Adley Kimberling (Hands of Gold), Rylee Hammer (All Out), Kaitlyn Pickett (Fire), Drew Reyes, Riglee Peterson (Small but Mighty), Brylee Oglesbee (Queen of the Corner), Aubry Cluff (Kiss My Ace), Teagan Daniels (Dig It), Bostyn Combs, Anistyn Tovey (Cover Your Assets), Katie Allen (Brick Wall), Olivia Nelson (Block Party), Izzy Haycock (Cracker Jack), Brynlee Jones (Triple Threat), Mikell Keetch (Workaholic), Braylin Beutler (Bow and Arrow), Purity Miller, Emma Bird (See the Court), Tylee Wright (Lights Up), Nicole Moss (Versatile), Aly Wright (Block Party), Quincy Hammer (Queen of the Court), Jaylee Ekstrom (Good Under Pressure). The coaches also talked about how proud they were of their teams, and how far they had grown since the beginning. After they finished the awards, players had the chance to talk about their favorite memories of the season. The banquet ended around 8 o’clock.

LADY DRAGONS BASKETBALL

The Lady Dragons are on a winning streak and it feels good! Whether it’s two games or twenty, having a few wins in the rear view builds excitement and momentum, and that’s just what is happening for the Malad girl’s basketball team with last week’s games against Butte County and Bear Lake.

The Butte County Pirates traveled to Malad Tuesday, December 6, for their second game of the season against the Lady Dragons. In their previous matchup, the MHS basketball team took the win and were determined to win again on their home court. As the game began, their energy was electric and filled the gym. From tip off to the final buzzer, the Lady Dragons brought an intensity that could be seen, not only on the court, but on the scoreboard as well.

The Malad team began the game playing a full court press against Butte County, easily frustrating their offense and making it difficult to ever settle into a rhythm. The pressure provided ample opportunities to make a fast break down the court to rack points up on the scoreboard, the Pirate defense struggling to keep up as the Lady Dragons began pulling away.

Hallie Horsley took off offensively in the first quarter. Taking advantage of her position beneath the basket, she put the ball up for several easy shots to help the Lady Dragons take a quick lead against the Pirates. Coach Trevor Jones commented that working on those game scenario shots has been a priority for Horsley, something that is certainly paying off. Outside shooters Oaklie Hebdon, Izzy Haycock and Brynlee Jones worked the ball around the outside well, finding several opportunities to set up for a shot and sink it for Malad.

Butte County found some space to work with in the second quarter as #3, Tavie R. began working the ball around the inside of the key. From the corner of the free throw line down to the block, the skilled forward was making connections with the basket, proving that she had the potential to be a real challenge for Malad.

Over half time, Coach Jones spoke to the girls about addressing their opponents strengths, specifically that #3. As the girls took to the court for the second half, they made their adjustments and once again took control of the game. Riglee Peterson was tasked with guarding #3 and kept her from nearly any offensive opportunities. Peterson got physical with her under the basket, keeping her from settling into an easy position and blocking any incoming passes. When #3 did manage to snag the ball, it was evident that she was frustrated as she took poor shots, either hoping it would manage to fall in or that she would be fouled in the process.

On offense, the Lady Dragons were able to lend a hand to taking #3 out of play as they drew fouls as she attempted to step in defensively. Within minute of the third quarter beginning, #3 had four fouls to her and was quickly pulled from the game. This created a great window of opportunity for Malad to put points on the scoreboard and hold Butte County from doing the same.

Coach Jones kept fresh legs in the game for the Lady Dragons, giving the players a lot of time in the game while still mixing things up from the bench. The different matchups brought out different strengths in the team that kept the energy high and the play aggressive. As the third quarter was coming to a close, Kylee Miller snagged the ball on defense and headed to Dragon territory. The defense was hot on her heels but the quick guard managed to wind her way through to score for Malad.

This wasn’t the first, nor the last, offensive rush to take advantage of the defense caught behind. Fast breaks were a big part of the game as Horsley, Peterson, Hebdon, Haycoock and Miller raced down the court with sleek ball handling and stealthy passes to lay the ball in for the Dragons.

The night ended in a thrilling win for the Lady Dragons, the first home win in a very long time. Coach Jones commented how fun it was to play for their hometown and feel the energy from the cheerleaders, band and the fans. While the events of the night were over, the fun was just beginning for the Malad girls basketball team.

Saturday night the team took Bear Lake for their first conference game of the year. Last season, the Lady Dragons fell to the Bears by just a few points in both of their games. With the adjustments and improvements made over the last year, Malad was ready to bring their best game in hopes of defeating Bear Lake.

Over the course of the game, the two teams traded leads, the Bear first jumping out ahead and leading at the end of the first quarter, 8-7. Malad worked to outscore Bear Lake and eventually take the lead over the second quarter going into the half with the score at 1915. It was in the third quarter that began to pull away from the Bears as they managed 10 points over the quarter and kept their opponents to only an additional 3 points. The Lady Dragons stayed on top as the final buzzer rang out with a win for Malad, 44-34.

Coach Jones said of the game, “Our girls took care of the ball and hit free throws down the final stretch to stay in the game. Bear Lake battled and wouldn’t go away but we showed our resilience. It was great to see the girls handle the pressure and finish out the game strong.”

The Lady Dragons have another big week ahead of them with back to back games at Firth against the Cougars Tuesday night and then against the West Side Pirates at home on Wednesday.

Kylee Miller worked her way around the defense to score for Malad

Izzy Haycock brings the ball down into Dragon territory Prescient Bennett going up for two with the defense coming on

Beth McClain at the free throw line for the Lady Dragons