Loggers claim MVP awards - March 10, 2004

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55 °F Forecast | Road Cams Monday, September 20, 2004   Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery   SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries   Life   Opinion - Politics   Tempo   AP News   Weather   Classified   Archives   Site Map   SPECIAL SECTIONS   Since We Asked   Outdoor Journal   How To Guide   Wellness Connection   Readers' Choice   Real Estate Showcase   Joy Magazine   Homelife Magazine   Wedding Guide   Rogue Valley's Finest   EXTRA   Newspaper in Education   Personals   Movie Times   TV Times   E The People   MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad  eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities   Entertainment   Publications   Recreation   Calendar   CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit   Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend March 10, 2004 Loggers claim MVP awards A guard most of his career, Kelly Harrington found life in the paint to his liking this season. The 6-foot-2 Butte Falls standout, who was moved to center midway through last season, averaged 25 points and 12.5 rebounds in leading the Loggers to a 20-5 record, including a 12-0 mark in the Skyline A League. For his efforts, Harrington was named the league’s most valuable player. Joining Harrington on the first-team, all-star list were teammates Derek Burns, a 6-1 senior wing who averaged 15.5 points, and Dillon Ross, a 6-1 sophomore who hit at an 11.5 clip. Rounding out the first team were Wade Boan and Brandon Fivecoat of North Lake and Craig Rice of Hosanna Christian. The girls’ all-star squad was also headlined by a Butte Falls player, 6-1 senior post Sarah Matthews. Advertisement Matthews led the Loggers to the Skyline A League championship, a 20-8 overall record and a berth in the Class 2A state tournament. She didn’t slow down at the big dance, contributing 44 points in three games. Matthews scored 15 points and snagged 15 rebounds in the Loggers’ 59-43 consolation semifinal victory over Mohawk. Joining Matthews on the elite unit were two teammates — Brianna Smeltz and Cassey Bartel. Laura Carlon of Paisley, Emily Morehouse of New Hope Christian Ashley DuBrey of Triad also made the first team. Skyline A League All-Stars BOYS FIRST TEAM Kelly Harrington, Butte Falls; Craig Rice, Hosanna; Wade Boan, North Lake; Derek Burns, Butte Falls; Brandon Fivecoast, North Lake; Dillon Ross, Butte Falls. Player of the year — Kellya Harrington, Bonanza. SECOND TEAM Taylor Swafford, North Lake; Chris Stephenson, Butte Falls; Jon Allaire, New Hope; Mike Wilkinson, New Hope; Tyler Dean, Triad; Ryan Swafford, North Lake. HONORABLE MENTION — Kyle Negus, Paisley; Derik Trumbull, Triad; Cory Kessler, Hosanna. GIRLS FIRST TEAM Sarah Matthews, Butte Falls; Brianna Smeltz, Butte Falls; Ashley DuBrey, Triad; Hannah Carlon, Paisley; Emily Morehouse, New Hope; Laura Carlon, Paisley; Cassey Bartel, Butte Falls. Player of the year — Sarah Matthews, Butte Falls. SECOND TEAM Holly Childers, Hosanna; Holly Mason, Hosanna; Miranda Morehouse, North Lake; Laura Grush, New Hope; Crystal Kludt, Paisley. Mail Tribune Home Local News  | Sports  | Business  | Obituaries  | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives  |  Site Map   E Southern Oregon  | Classified   Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback   ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities