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69 °F Forecast | Road Cams Tuesday, September 28, 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 September 14, 2004 Honor Roll Two youth basketball teams from Southern Oregon reached the finals in the 2004 Boys Summer Hoopfest, a tournament that attracted 92 teams to Concord, Calif. Ninth-graders sponsored by Kids Unlimited of Southern Oregon and coached by Director Tom Cole defeated two difficult rivals before losing the championship game, 74-58. "The Kids Unlimited team actually upset the East Bay Bulldogs in the first game," said Phil Doherty, director of MVP Flight Basketball, which sponsored the tournament. "We figured the Bulldogs would win the tournament." An eighth-grade team coached by Antonio Carter of Medford also reached the finals before losing, 57-50. Another eighth-grade team played well, too, said Carter, who organizes traveling teams. "It’s a diverse way of getting them to play basketball," he said. The Oregon teams traveled the farthest to participate, Doherty said. Competition in the California youth league is stiff, he noted. Advertisement "All of the Oregon teams did quite well," Doherty said. Basketball was only one of the benefits of the teams’ participation, he said. Kids Unlimited is a nonprofit youth agency that works to provide opportunities for vulnerable kids in Southern Oregon. "I was very impressed with Tom Cole," he said. "In addition to the team, he brought other kids down to experience the area." Golf Mike Ritchie, who has a 15 handicap, shot a 3-under-par 67 for the low men’s club round of the year for players with handicaps 12 to 17 at Cedar Links Golf Course. He had three birdies and an eagle — the latter the result of holing out his approach at the par-5 fourth hole. Ritchie’s personal-best round was witnessed by playing partners Tim Rouhier, Bob Capsey and Bruce Willits. Jim Laqua hit a 155-yard hole-in-one on the 13th hole at Eagle Point Golf Course during senior play on Monday. The shot was witnessed by Mike Trautman, Ken Shaw and Bob Cole. 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