Easter Weekend in Oneida County
Another Easter has come and gone, though this one was significantly warmer than the last one. During last year’s Easter egg hunt, a combination of snow and mud were still in place, leading to a less springlike holiday than might be hoped for. While it was not overly warm this year, the sun was out and so were the kids looking for Easter eggs.
Like last year, this year’s hunt was preceded by a Teen Scavenger Hunt. The hunt itself also continued to feature an adjacent area for those interested in a calmer, lower stimulus event.
The Easter bunny was airlifted in for the start of the hunt, and met with kids before and after.
Edith’s Collective also hosted its own fun version of an Easter egg hunt, which gave participants a chance to flex their creative and problem-solving muscles (see page 3 for the story).
In addition to the hunt, the weekend saw devotional services across the valley. An Easter Sunrise service was sponsored by the Interfaith Council (see page 11 for details), and brought the community out to greet the day as it began.
As the Easter season comes to an end and the summer approaches, it can be hoped that the spirit that makes Easter such a wonderful time for families, neighbors, and communities remains in place.
Bannock Street Update
The Enterprise spoke with Mayor Joan Hawkins, who provided some further information on the status and future timeline of the long-running Bannock Street project. The recently announced delay is primarily the result of a need to coordinate the various grants involved. Like many projects across the country right now, the mechanisms for funding are being sorted out.
According to Mayor Hawkins, “We have five different grants for Bannock Street. We need to coordinate four of those grants for the current project so we can have just one contractor. The first two blocks, 100 West to 300 West are covered by a federal grant administered by LHTAC. The second two blocks, 300 West to beyond 500 West are from a state grant. The stormwater portion is a federal grant through FEMA. We have an Idaho TAP grant that will be doing the sidewalks that are not covered under the federal grant. We also have an Idaho LRHIP grant that will resurface the street from the library to Four Points and possibly a sidewalk on the west side that we are trying to coordinate with the Bannock Street project. In addition, the city wants to replace some water pipe within the lower two blocks.”
Obviously, that number of funding sources creates a puzzle where any one delay adds up. “The funding on both federal grants has been slow coming in,” Hawkins continued. “ITD will not let us put a project out to bid until we have all of the money. Because of the time it takes once a project goes out to bid until the project can be started, it would have put us not starting the project until August, which doesn’t give us enough time to complete it this year. We were also concerned because many contractors have already bid on other projects. The project will now go out to bid this fall and construction will start next spring. This way, we can have the project completed in one season, with one contractor. Even though we hated to put this off another year, we felt we would get a better product by waiting another year. We started work on this project in 2017 so we are anxious to get it done!”
So what will happen first? According to Hawkins, “The FEMA portion of the project is what we will do this year. This is building a new stormwater drainage on property the city owns west of the current walking path. It will consist of digging out the field and creating a berm. The stormwater will fill
the entire field. It will be ready to hook up to the drainage when the Bannock Street project is completed.
The City received a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, another federal grant. We had to stop work on that grant for several months because we were not sure if we would receive the money. We were recently informed that we can work on 90-day increments on that grant. With those funds, we were planning to convert the new stormwater drainage area into soccer fields. Grant funds would be used for a sprinkling system, a walking path around the berm of the drainage field, and approximately 400 more trees for that area. We are hoping we can get most of that work completed this year.
There is another federal grant that will finish the rest of Bannock Street, which will be completed in a future year. We were awarded the grant, but if it is like the current grant we have, it has taken eight years to get it to construction.”
While there are still a number of issues to be resolved, the project will begin its initial stages this year, and continue apace into the foreseeable future. As any changes occur in the process, we will update you.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Pope Francis dies the day after Easter
The highest profile religious figure in the Western world, Pope Francis, passed away Monday at the age of 88 following a long illness that culminated in a stroke. Pope Francis is being celebrated around the world, including by religious communities from a variety of faith traditions, as a “man of peace” and an advocate for many of the world’s vulnerable communities. The pontiff will lie in state in a chapel at the Casa Santa Marta residence where he lived during his papacy, and will then move to St. Peter’s Basilica where his body will receive the long lines of mourners that will visit throughout the week, leading to Saturday’s funeral services. The process of choosing a new pope will begin after the allotted nine days of mourning, when a “conclave” will be held to select the next pope. Famously, this is signaled by white smoke sent up from St. Peter’s. The newly installed pope will be the 267th to fill the role. Pope Francis is being honored in a variety of ways by state officials and private citizens across the globe. A list of committed funeral attendees has not been released yet.
Student Loan payments resume
The Department of Education announced that it will resume collecting federal student loans that are in default starting May 5. Payments were put on a pandemic-era pause roughly five years ago. In addition to canceling that hold, the department will restart a program that collects debts by garnishing wages, tax return refunds and Social Security benefits. Borrowers are urged to contact the student aid office’s Default Resolution Group to make repayment plans. The change comes just seven weeks after Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of shutting down the department. Between the buyouts and layoffs that followed, nearly 50% of its workforce will be eliminated. President Trump also said the Small Business Administration will absorb the Education Department’s student loan portfolio.
Work Zone Safety Awareness week
April 21 through 25 is observed by the Idaho Transportation Department as “Work Zone Safety Awareness Week,” and reminds Idahoans to drive safely in work zones. Work zones are active job sites where ITD crews, contractors, utility workers, law enforcement, and tow truck operators are performing critical maintenance and construction — often in unpredictable conditions. These areas are marked by signs, barriers, cones, and sometimes narrowed lanes or uneven surfaces. Rear-end crashes are the most common type of work zone collision, typically caused by distracted or impatient driving. ITD data shows there were more than 3,400 work zone crashes from 2019-2023. Thirty of those were fatal and all of them involved people inside vehicles. There is a great deal of construction throughout the Pocatello area, with a widening project from Northgate to Fort Hall and construction on Inkom bridges, and I-15 construction to the west I-86 interchange as well. Several projects through counties to the south are scheduled soon.
The Easter weekend was bright and sunny, with a strong chance of Easter eggs.
The Easter bunny touched down with a flair.
The EMTs organized the event again, which involved the preparation of hundreds of plastic eggs.
The Easter egg hunt took place as usual at City Park.
Madelyn Shaw readies to welcome new DYW
This coming Saturday night the current Distinguished Young Woman of Malad 2025, Madelyn Shaw, will transfer the title to the one of the six amazing girls from the DYW class of 2026. Madelyn earned the title in the 2025 class’s program last May. She worked very hard over four months to master the fitness routine, interviewing and self-expression skills, and the piano piece for her talent. She also participated in the Be Your Best Self program to improve herself in being healthy, ambitious, involved, responsible, and studious. She grew closer with all the amazing participants who did the program with her and learned to be more confident in herself.
After participating in the local program, she prepared for the State competition held the first weekend in October 2024. She spent that week learning new opening and fitness routines, honing her piano solo talent and interviewing skills, and making many new friends from the other amazing young women she met that week. She also learned new skills from the numerous workshops during the week leading up to the competition night. She was the Overall Scholastic Winner at the state competition and was chosen as one of the Top Ten Finalists. She also prepared and submitted a video detailing how she feels she is her best self by practicing consistent
daily habits that work toward a goal and was chosen as one of the Be Your Best Self winners at State.
Madelyn has grown in so many areas throughout both programs and has made some truly amazing friends. She would like to thank the local DYW committee chairman, Nikki Schwartz and Production Chairman, Callie Werk, for all the hard work they put in to produce the local program and the many other local committee members who work behind the scenes to make the local Malad program happen. She would also like to thank her family, friends, and wonderful hostess Kami Willie for supporting her through every step of
the program. Madelyn wants to wish good luck to the class of 2026 this Friday and Saturday as they compete to become the Distinguished Young Woman of Malad for 2026. They have worked just as hard as she did during her program and have the talent and skill to show for it.
Please come out and support them on Friday, April 25th at 7:00pm for the dress rehearsal performance and Saturday April 26th at 7:00pm for the final performance. Both performances will be held at the Marsh Valley Performing Arts Building, just off of I-15 north of Arimo, next to Marsh Valley High School.
Friends of the Museum campaign underway
The 10th annual Friends of the Museum campaign is underway with the goal of raising funds to continue the many remodeling and preservation projects at our local Oneida Pioneer Museum. To become a Friend of the Museum, just mail your donation to the Museum at P.O. Box 79, Malad, ID 83252.
The levels of membership commemorate the methods used by pioneers to reach the Malad Valley:
$25 – annual
$50 – handcart
$100 – covered wagon
$200 – stagecoach
$500+ - steam engine
The Museum is housed in the former R.B. Davis Drug Store, which was built in 1914. When the Davis family deeded the building to the Museum in 2012, it became the permanent home for hundreds of Oneida County artifacts.
The 110-year-old building needs constant upkeep and repair. Last year’s improvements included installation of new lights in the back rooms of the main floor so that those displays can been seen on cloudy days or at night. The parapet at the top of the building needs repair work to ensure parts of it do not fall off the building. The upstairs remodeling project continues so that the former boarding rooms can be used for exhibits. The exterior of the Museum needs roof and foundation work and some painting.
Several projects are underway to preserve some of the collections housed in
the Museum. The hundreds of books, journals, histories, pictures, yearbooks, and documents are being scanned so they can be digitized soon. The main floor is being reorganized to allow for easier access to the large collection of printed materials. The pioneer-era portrait collection is one of the best in the state, and the Museum has some portraits that need preservation work. The clothing and quilt preservation project is almost completed, but more donations mean that more dust covers and archival boxes can be purchased.
Some of these projects have been partially funded by grants from Idaho Heritage Trust, Idaho State Historical Society, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, AgWest, and the Idaho Community Foundation. However, most grants require matching funds, and some projects end up costing more than the grant amount. Therefore, the Friends of the Museum are invaluable partners in preserving the history of Oneida County and ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to see pioneer life through the artifacts, archives, and displays at the Museum.
In preparation for the seasonal opening of the Museum, the local camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers will assist in cleaning the main floor and mezzanine of the Museum to show appreciation for their using the Museum for their monthly meetings. The Museum will open on Saturday, May 24, for the summer visitor season with its annual bake sale.
HALL OF FAME BANQUET
Your donation to the Oneida Pioneer Museum will help remodeling and preservation projects.
Mail your donation to Oneida Pioneer Museum P.O. Box 79, Malad City, ID 83252 or use the QR Code Become
Levels of membership:
$25 – Annual $50 – Handcart
$100 – Covered Wagon
$200 – Stagecoach
$500+ -- Steam Engine
Monday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. Event Center at Fairgrounds
Tickets are $30 and can be obtained from Susan Wittman or the Malad City Office.
Limited tickets will be available at the door. 2025 Inductees:
Madelyn Shaw was is the reigning Malad DYW This year’s DYW will be chosen on April 26 in Marsh Valley
The contest involved a full range
The Oneida Pioneer Museum has begun its fundraising campaign for the season, which will support remodeling and preservation.
Malad Valley Community Chorus
BY TONI WERK
What does the Malad Valley Community Chorus have in common with a fine restaurant? Here are some thoughts that occurred at several MVCC practices held at the First Presbyterian Church of Malad, “the little church on the hill”. You need to know this came about when the Chorus returned to the historical church where it started, after vacating the old Music Room at the now non-existent old elementary school.
First, when eating a delicious meal at this restaurant, do you give any thought as to where the food came from? Surely the chef did the final preparation, but the farmers, ranchers and fishermen produced the salad, vegetables, meat, fish, and beverages (milk, wine, beer and coffee, for examples). All this production is time consuming, laborious and dedication to say the least.
Second, when you attend the fine concert that the Chorus provides, do you give any thought as to how many times the singers get together to practice? There is a great dedication in putting their voices together, pronouncing the words, learning the songs and hymns, learning when to breathe, maintaining the rhythm and following the conductor’s direction. All this takes time, is a labor of love, and immense dedication.
As farmers and ranchers need land, the chorus needs a suitable place to practice. The congregation of the “little church on the hill” was pleased to provide the chapel on Sunday evenings to fulfill a need of the choir. Conductor Ralph Bennett, has been directing the chorus with the ladies and gentlemen who share their vocal skills for the bi-annual concerts held at the Tabernacle in spring and winter. Mr. Bennett, along with Louis Dredge, a tenor, have been with the Chorus for 50 years and shared many experiences together.
The amazing Maggie Lund accompanies the choir and seems to be able to read Mr. Bennett’s mind. It is a special connection to know what needs to be done before the direction is verbally given. The choir needs to be attentive to follow corrections, sounds and advice to
If you’re in trouble –and your plumbing is the pits.
Donny Hunt is the man that fixes all the water leaks.
He works so hard, somehow, he knows how to fix the problem.
He’s a genius – and can look on top the ground –and can tell you what’s wrong in the bottom.
Donny never loses “his cool” and when our nerves are frazzled, he smiles and says “I got this –
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make perfection in the final performance, similar to the chef preparing the meal.
The choir voices come from gifted singers. The Sopranos include Margaret Barker, Ada Campbell, Emily Jo Christiansen, Jana Davis, Paula Morby, Kathy Ray, Alyssa Ward and Pennie Wolf. Altos are Lamona Bennett, Annette Elcock, Sharon Harris, Apral Ipsen and Barbara Murphy. Tenors include George Alger, Louis Dredge and Jaxom Whipple. Jim Christiansen, Bob Crowther, Gregory Frank, Dave Harris, Mark Jones and Jeff Richens sing bass.
The 2025 Spring Concert will be held on Sunday, April 27th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tabernacle in Malad (the church next to the City Park) at 7:00 PM. The Chorus will be on vacation from May through September, when rehearsals begin again for the Winter/ Christmas Concert.
God created us with different gifts. Farmers and ranchers who work for the glory of God grow the food that nourishes our bodies and blesses the chefs with culinary creativity that prepare it. The Lord also created “artists” like Ralph Bennett and the singers who make life more pleasant by creating beautiful music for the glory of God and the enjoyment of others. When we think of art in worship, we usually think of music.
You may be headed out to a fine restaurant this evening, but on April 27th at 7:00 PM you are invited to “dine” on the sounds of the Malad Valley Community Chorus.
I’ll have it done tomorrow.”
I’ll nominate him for “Mr. Plumber”, he surely is the best. And somehow when we pay his bill, we never feel distressed. Thanks for being a kind friend to all!
& Debbie
ACCEPTING BIDS
The Oneida County Fair Board Is Accepting Bids for the following:
• Oneida Horse Races - Food Booth & Beer Booth, July 26, 27, August 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2025
• Oneida County Fair Food Booth & Beer Booth, August 11-16, 2025
Edith’s Collective Hosts Whimsical Adult Easter Egg Word Scramble in the Sunshine
Malad Idaho , April 19, 2025
Spring was in full swing this weekend at Edith’s Collective as locals gathered for a one-of-a-kind Adult Easter Egg Word Scramble Hunt that blended childhood fun with a clever twist. The rustic grounds of Edith’s provided the perfect setting for a playful afternoon filled with sunshine, laughter, and just the right touch of competition.
Guests roamed garden beds, peeked between budding branches, and followed clues along weathered wooden fences in search of hidden eggs— each containing a piece of a larger puzzle. Participants then teamed up to crack the code by arranging letters into spring-themed phrases, with clues like “BUNNY” and “EGGCELLENT” guiding the way.
Watching grown-ups dive into this activity with such enthusiasm was pure joy, Kelley Neal owner of Edith’s Collective. wanted to create
something that felt nostalgic but still had that creative, Edith’s twist—and this was it!
The event brought together friends, neighbors, and families, offering not just a game but a celebration of community. Winners walked away with garden goodies, locally-made treats, and, of course, bragging rights.
Edith’s Collective is known for bringing a little whimsy to everyday life through its flowers, hats, and seasonal events—and this one definitely delivered.
For more information about upcoming events or to get involved with future festivities, follow @ediths. collective on Instagram or stop by the shop.
Contact: Kelley Neal Edith’s Collective
801.580.4762
edithscollective.com
DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP
Thursday, April 24
1:30 p.m.
Contact Pamela Mills RD, LD, CDCES 208-766-2231 or email pamela.mills@oneidahospital.com
Please submit bids for each event. Bids should be submitted by April 28, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. to: Oneida County Fair Board P.O. Box 13, Malad City, ID 83252 or email yahoobuckeroo@hotmail.com Any Questions –call 208-390-3601
The Fair Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Chorus has been holding practices at the Presbyterian Church
Malad.
Kelly Neal put on a creative and interactive Easter event this year at Edith’s Collective.
The Easter Egg hunt was also part of a larger puzzle solving event.
School District
Employee of the Month Lexie Evans
Lexie Evans, the Malad High School agriculture teacher and FFA adviser, was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month” at the April meeting of the School Board. The growth of the ag program, especially welding, as well as the achievements of the FFA students, including sponsoring the hugely successful Donkey Basketball Game, were mentioned as Lexie was honored.
Principal Dallan Rupp read the following letter in support of Lexie’s nomination:
“I am pleased to announce that you have been selected as the Oneida School District Employee of the Month! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching have not only made a lasting impact on your students but also significantly contributed to the success of the Ag/ Shop classroom and the FFA chapter at Malad High School.
“As the FFA advisor, you have created a thriving environment where students are inspired to pursue careers in agriculture and welding.
Your commitment to excellence has led to your students’ success at local, regional, and state competitions. The hard work you put into preparing them for these events, along with your ability to make each student feel valued and capable, speaks volumes about your leadership and expertise.
“Your tireless efforts go far beyond the classroom—whether it’s preparing lessons, helping students hone their skills, or fostering a sense of accomplishment, you give them the tools to succeed not only in FFA competitions but in life. Your impact on our students will stay with them long after they leave Malad High, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.
Thank you for everything you do for your students and the school community. You are truly making a difference, and we are so lucky to have you as part of our team.”
Lexie received a plaque, a gift card to a restaurant, and a copy of the “Starfish” story. After the story was read, Superintendent Abrams pointed out that Lexie had made a big difference to “the one.”
Employee of the Month Lexie Evans, with members of the FFA.
BOND REFINANCE ELECTION
Tuesday, May 20
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Event Center at Fairgrounds
Early voting is May 5 – 10.
Please contact Superintendent Jon Abrams for additional information at jon.abrams@malad.us or call him at 208-705-3723
Welton Evans Ward
February 2, 1936 ~ April 15, 2025
Welton Evans Ward passed peacefully from this life April 15, 2025, surrounded by family as they shared stories, tears, songs, laughs, and testimonies.
Welton was born February 2, 1936, in Malad to Joseph Welton Ward Jr. and Gwendolyn Evans Ward. He had a life full of trials, injuries, hard work, heartache, and sacrifice, but he always seemed to have a smile on his face, song on his lips, and a teasing twinkle in his eye. He was blessed with a loving, supportive family, loyal and encouraging friends and neighbors, the guidance of inspired leaders, and many opportunities to serve.
As a young man, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern States Mission. Immediately upon returning, he enlisted in the National Guard.
After serving honorably in the Army, he attended BYU, where he met his beautiful, sweet wife, Trudy Henderson. They were married June 4, 1965, in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple.
After their marriage, they moved to Malad to take over the family farm from his dad. They had ten children: Larry, Lonny, Lloyd, Leland, Leslie, Lyle, Lynn, Lorraine, Loren, and Lucy. He always said he had “one L of a family”.
Along with farming and having beef and dairy cows, he assisted in coaching wrestling, so he could be there with his boys. There he developed a deep love for the sport and a great love for his “boys”, which expanded to include all of the boys that he coached over the years. He prided himself in helping them to not only be good wrestlers but to be good men. He was very proud of all of them. He made many life-long friends with the coaches, staff, and fans that he connected with.
He never liked to see people feel sad or lonely. He had a way of seeing people for who they were and understanding and loving the heart of them. He was a friend to all, no matter what. He always had a dumb joke or some way to tease that got through to people and opened them up to him. He cared for several extended family members with mental health issues and others with physical ailments. He always took time to help others, even if it put him behind or in a bind. The patient way he lovingly, without condescension, reached out and listened to the disabled, the elderly, the widowed, the depressed, and the otherwise lonely people all around him was beautiful to watch.
Music played a big part in his life. He mainly played by ear, and taught himself the piano, guitar, ukulele, banjo, harmonica, musical saw, mouth harp, and many more. He frequently used his gift to bless
other people’s lives and to share his testimony of Jesus Christ. He and his family performed at the nursing home very frequently over many, many years, and his Nauvoo missions were a joy to him as he always loved to share his talents.
Welton had a deep conviction and knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Even in his final days, he was always sharing his testimony through word or song. He and Trudy instilled in each of their children a love of God and the gospel, an understanding of the importance of eternal family, and God’s love for all of His children. Anyone who spent much time with him could honestly say that he did believe what he said. Welton and Trudy served three missions for their church to the Nauvoo, Illinois mission, as well as serving in the Logan and Brigham City temples as ordinance workers. Welton is preceded in death by his parents, two wonderful sisters, Shauna Jo Ward Harvey and Natrone Ward Sears, three brothersin-law, two sons, Larry and Leslie Ward, a grandson, and many, many other loved family and friends. He is survived by his beloved eternal companion, Trudy, their children, Jill (Larry’s wife), Lonny (Erika), Lloyd (Kristen), Leland (Christine), Lyle (Tina), Lynn (Heather), Lorraine, Loren (Melissa), Lucy (Kevin), forty-eight grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren, three beautiful sisters Marilyn (Leon) Davies, Rosalind (Jim) Mayfield, and Clarice (Gerrold) Burk, Roger (Natrone) Sears, a brother-in-law and their wonderful families, all of whom he adored.
Funeral Services were held Friday, April 18th at 12 noon at the Malad Stake Center. Viewing was held Thursday evening from 7-8 P.M. and again prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 A.M. Burial followed in the Malad City Cemetery.
Welton Evans Ward
The MHS Wrestling team was recognized for their athletic and academic efforts by the School Board.
Lady Dragons raise awareness while going 8-0
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Rain or shine, snow or wind, the Lady Dragons play softball. While Mother Nature did her best to try to disrupt their plans, the Malad softball team hosted their annual Scott Ray Softball Tournament. The MHS team had an incredibly successful weekend as the Varsity and JV teams combined for a perfect 8-0 record.
Friday morning saw the Lady Dragons take on the Marsing Huskies in what ended in a 14-0 victory. The game started off in a big way as Riglee Peterson posted a triple to center field on the first pitch of the game. Hadlee Summers batted her in on the following play as she hit a double line drive to left field. Aubrey Shulz hit another triple bagger for Malad, punching in Summers to make it an early 2-0 lead for the Lady Dragons. Taking advantage of a wild pitch, Shulz finished her way around the bases for another MHS run.
Logan Maroney followed on base with a single line drive to shortstop. Down the lineup four batters, Brylee Oglesbee battled at the plate to punch in a final run for the inning as she bounced another hit to shortstop as Maroney made the score 4-0.
In the top of the second inning, the Lady Dragons added 2 more runs to their score, with 1 more in the third. After going scoreless in the fourth, Malad ended the game early after adding 7 runs in the fifth to make it 14-0.
Liddia Gonzalez led the Malad defense in a nearly perfect game. The
hurler had zero runs on 2 hits, walking zero while striking out 12 opponents at the plate. Gonzalez was backed up by a ready and able infield as they picked up a number of hits to hold the Huskies to only 2 hits. In the final inning of the game, Marsing managed a base hit but their aggressive runner was thwarted as she attempted to steal second base. Seeing her take the chance, catcher Maroney threw the ball to second, covered by Peterson at shortstop, beating the runner to get the out.
The Lady Dragons ran up the score in the opening inning against Salmon in their second game of the day, tallying up 10 runs in the opening inning before collecting three outs. They added 2 more in the second inning and 5 in the third, signaling an end to the game as they were up 17-0.
It was a combined effort to keep Salmon run-less throughout the three inning game. Tylee Venable at first base had a number of putouts, snagging a pop fly, then forcing the out with the assist from Teagan Daniels on third base. Brylee Oglesbee at second base was ready to get the out in the second inning at second base as Peterson grabbed the bunt hit, passing the ball in time to beat the runner coming off first. Bostyn Combs forced the final out of the game as she caught a fly ball to center field.
West Jefferson was the first opponent the Lady Dragons matched up against on their second day of the tournament. Once again Malad opened the game with a stellar first inning, ending only after they scored 9 runs, largely
Track & Field Results
4x400 Relay
thanks to Oglesbee.
With the bases loaded, the senior hitter only took one pitch before sending the hit over the fence for the home run, batting in the three runners ahead of her. Oglesbee sent a runner across the plate in the second and third innings, tallying up 6 RBIs to lead the team. In total she had 2 runs on 3 hits on 3 at bats, with 6 RBIs.
West Jefferson managed a single run in the final inning of the game before the Lady Dragons forced a third at, catching the runner at second before stealing the base to end the game 16-1.
Malad’s last game of the tournament Saturday afternoon was against the North Fremont Huskies, their second matchup of the season. The game proved to be their most challenging of the weekend as they played a full seven innings before the Lady Dragons claimed the win, 8-3.
Peterson opened the first inning with a triple line drive to center field. Waiting and watching on third base, Peterson finished her lap around the bases as the third basemen committed an error on a pickoff attempt. Taking advantage of the fielder running for the dropped ball, Peterson ran in across home for the first run of the game.
Adding to the score proved to be more difficult, the MHS stacking up three outs before another run. North Fremont responded with a run of their own in the bottom of the first to tie the score at 1.
In the second inning, Daniels and Combs put up runs as Venable hit a single to center field, putting the score
DirectCom Invitational
Idaho State University - Davis Field, ID Friday, Apr 18 - Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
4. Levi Angell, Boston Burbidge, Brycen Talbot, & Braun Nalder 3:40.01
SMR 400m - [100-50-50-200]
Throwers
2. Mordecai Charles, Gabe Hooste, River Taylor, & DJ Crowther 59.01
SMR 1600m - [200-200-400-800]
6. Matt Briscoe, Justin Toone, Levi Angell, & Boston Burbidge 3:48.32
Shot Put
Mordecai Charles 36’ 9” PR
Gabe Hooste 35’ 2”
Tavin Barnes 32’ 10” PR
River Taylor 29’ 5”
Adam Reiss 25’9” PR
David Leckie 22’ 4” PR
Discus
Gabe Hooste 105’ 9”
Tavin Barnes 83’ 9” PR
Jaxton Price 82’ 7” PR
River Taylor 65’ 7”
Javelin
1. Gabe Hooste 152’ 11” PR
Justin Toone 127’ PR
Mordecai Charles 94’ 3”
High Jump
6. Matt Briscoe 5’ 8” PR
Justin Toone 5’ 6”
Pole Vault
4. Braun Nalder 11’ 6”
10. Justin Toone 11’
Long Jump
Jaxton Price 17’ 1”
Zach Reiss 15’10” PR
Dawson Beutler 14’ 11”
Tavin Barnes 13’ 10”
David Leckie 13’ 1” PR
Triple Jump Varsity - Finals
6. Braun Nalder 40’ 8”
Jaxton Price 34’ 1”
Womens Results
100 Meters - Finals
5. Halie Palmer 13.17
100 Meters - Prelims
8. Halie Palmer 13.40
Annika Wright 14.24 PR
Tavanie Steed 16.48
Serena Whipple 16.51 SR
200 Meters - Finals
3. Halie Palmer 26.69 PR
200 Meters - Prelims
3. Halie Palmer 27.24
Serena Whipple 33.80 PR
Hope Briggs 39.29 PR
400 Meters - Finals
4. Brielle Bastian 1:01.55 PR
400 Meters - Prelims
4. Brielle Bastian 1:02.97
Jenna Talbot 1:09.36 SR
Serena Whipple 1:22.26
800 Meters
10. Joni Beck 2:31.74
Aezlyn Summers 2:38.23 PR
Ellie Angell 2:46.89 PR
1600 Meters
Aezlyn Summers 5:52.79 PR
Ellie Angell 6:12.41 PR
3200 Meters
7. Aezlyn Summers 12:27.97
Ellie Angell 13:32.37
100m Hurdles - FInals
10. Kaycee Venable 16.97 SR
100m Hurdles - Prelims
Kaycee Venable 17.20
300m Hurdles - Finals
8. Kaycee Venable 49.33 SR
Samantha Schrenk 57.13
300m Hurdles - Prelims
6. Kaycee Venable 49.48
Samantha Schrenk 52.56 PR
3-1. Both teams remained scoreless until the fifth inning, the Lady Dragons adding 2 runs by Shulz and Maroney before the Huskies added a run themselves. Venable added a sixth run in the game, responded in kind by North Fremont. Going into the seventh inning with the score at 6-3, the Lady Dragons had one final push as they scored 2 more runs by Daniels and Combs to end the game 8-3.
More notable than the game, the Lady Dragons and the Huskies celebrated their combined efforts over the weekend to bring awareness and donations to childhood cancer and the Weston Wayne’s Warriors. Commenting on the weekend, the Lady Dragons shared, “It was such a great weekend! We hosted our home tournament and the girls played so hard going 8-0 (jv included) over the span of 2 days.
“But even better than that was the fields lined with balloons, parents bringing in goods for bake sales, girls selling those baked goods, making and handing out bows to nearly every girl, the tournament and raffles happening all in raising awareness for childhood cancer.
“Life is so much bigger than this game and it’s important for girls to be a part of bigger causes.”
The Malad softball team will next play away as they take on the Wendell Trojans on Friday, April 25 and the Declo Hornets the following day.
Scott Ray Tournament game stats are on page 11.
4x100 Relay
Annika Wright, Brinley Clark, Jenna Talbot, & Samantha Schrenk 55.44
Bella Burbidge, Aezlyn Summers, Tenlee Sweeten, & Kendrey Bywater 59.93
4x200 Relay
4. Brielle Bastian, Brinley Clark, Halie Palmer, & Joni Beck 1:50.22
4x400 Relay
3. Brielle Bastian, Halie Palmer, Joni Beck, & Kaycee Venable 4:14.68
SMR 800m - [100-100-200-400] Annika Wright, Jenna Talbot, Joni Beck, & Samantha Schrenk 2:02.54
Shot Put
Purity Miller 24’ 11” Tavanie Steed 21’ 5” Hope Briggs 21’ 3”
Discus Purity Miller 56’ 5”
Javelin
Purity Miller 66’ 9” PR Annika Wright 56’ PR
High Jump
Brinley Clark 4’ 4”
Long Jump Tenlee Sweeten 11’ 8” Bella Burbidge 11’ 1” Kendrey Bywater 9’ 4”
Triple Jump
Brielle Bastian 30’ 3” Samantha Schrenk 28’ 1/2” PR
Tenlee Sweeten 26’ 10” PR Tavanie Steed 23’ 7” PR