Sho-Ban seniors (from left) Jaylen Grant, Tony Tone, Shawn Runninghorse and Wyatt Red Cloud were honored January 28 during halftime of the Leadore game. (Roselynn Wahtomy photo)

SB Chiefs beat Leadore 85 to 41

By ROSELYNN WAHTOMY
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL – The Sho-Ban Chiefs managed to bounce back on Saturday, January 28 after suffering a loss to North Fremont on Friday 55-50.
Coach Lester Stewart said getting back to playing as a team was what helped the Chiefs with their 85-41 win over the Leadore Mustangs.
Sho-Ban came out firing, putting up 31 points in the first quarter alone, while Leadore only put in eight. Talen Samora shot three – three’s for the Chiefs.
In the second quarter Devon Devine put up seven points as Andre Graves contributed three points. Also scoring were Talen Samora and Tony Tone. At the end of the half the Chiefs were 47-20.
In the third quarter the Chiefs added another 21 points to their score and stopped the Mustangs at eight points, making it 68-28. Going into the fourth, Tone put in eight points, Runninghorse put up seven points and Aaron Roy sunk two. Leadore put up 12 points to their score, but it wasn’t enough.
“We have great talent on our team,” said Stewart adding they had just came off a seven game winning streak.
Stewart was pleased with the team’s shooting and was glad the team got their act back together. Sho-Ban’s goal is to earn the first seed at districts, which they hope will end with them earning a trip to the state tournament.
It being Sho-Ban’s senior night, those that were honored were Tony Tone, Jaylen Grant, Shawn Runninghorse and Wyatt Red Cloud.
Coach Stewart said since first coming to Sho-Ban two years ago he has seen the seniors grow not only as basketball players, but also as young men. Stewart said Tone has come far and he works hard. Although Red Cloud is not fully healed from an ankle injury he still rebounds the ball extremely well.
Stewart described Runninghorse as a spark who he also considers the best defensive player. Furthermore, Stewart said Grant always makes the most of his time on the court. For Sho-Ban Shawn Runninghorse had seven points, Jaylen Grant had six points, Leonard Edmo had four points, Wyatt Redcloud had six points, Tony Tone had 20 points, Andre graves had 12 points, Talen Samora had 20 points, Aaron Roy had two points and Devon Devine had seven points.
For Leadore B. Udy had 16 points, T. Smith had 10 points, H. Ramsey had 14 points and T. Beyeler had two points.
Sho-Ban played Lighthouse Christian on Tuesday. Results were unavailable as of press time.

Lady Chiefs senior players Lanelle Longhair, Marcia Chapo and Kelsey Evening were also honored with their families. Coaches T'Rae Hutchinson & Cheryl Bagley also shown. (Roselynn Wahtomy photo)

Lady Chiefs fall to Leadore

By ROSELYNN WAHTOMY
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL – The Lady Chiefs lost to the Leadore Mustangs on Saturday, January 28 41-38.
Despite the Lady Chiefs efforts in keeping up with the Mustangs in the first quarter, matching them 11-11 by the end, it wasn’t enough to stand up to them in the second.
The Lady Chiefs Courtney Teton and Lanelle Longhair managed to both put up two’s in the second quarter. But with the Leadore team’s ability to hustle and make shots they pulled a substantial 30-15 lead at the end of the half.
In the third, Lady Chief Kyree Callahan added seven points to the scoreboard as the team’s defense held Leadore to six points.
The fourth was the best scoring quarter for the Lady Chiefs as Callahan and Adana Hill both shot three’s. Additionally Longhair and Savannah Sequints both added points to the Lady Chiefs score.
The Lady Chiefs honored their seniors during half time presenting them with certificates and watches. Senior players recognized were Lanelle Longhair, Kelsey Evening and Marcia Chapo. Coach Cheryl Bagley points the problem lies in the team’s lack of confidence due to letting their spirits get down when they fall behind.
Heading to districts this week how will they overcome that? Bagley said hopefully by gaining a substantial lead that will make them want to win. That may be tough considering they will face Rockland as their first opponent; a team that has beat them already.
“If they just all work together – we can achieve that win,” says Bagley.
For Sho-Ban Lanelle Longhair had eight points, Kelsey Evening had two points, Kyree Callahan had 16 points, Courtney Teton had six points, Savannah Sequints had three points and Adana Hill had three points.
For Leadore Martha R. had five points, 15 points, Laura P. had five points, Jessica W. had two points, Jorgee S. had 12 points, and Megan F. had two points.

On left is Keith Moore playing defense against Century on Wednesday, January 25
(Anne Tuell photo)

Broncos beat Century in 2 0T's

By ANNE TUELL SBN
Contributing Writer
POCATELLO — Century Diamondbacks boy’s basketball team hosted the Blackfoot Broncos on Wednesday, January 25.
The action was fast paced and both teams played very tough ball. But in the end of regulation both teams were tied 41-41.
Blackfoot was ahead after the first quarter 14-12. The quarter ended with Gabby Maldonado having three personal fouls.
In the second quarter Blackfoot went 5 for 8 from the foul line, and even with that strong showing, Century was able go to the locker room tied with Blackfoot 21-21. Second half action was tight, and both teams fought for every point. Blackfoot had only a two point lead ending the third quarter 34-32, the end of the fourth quarter left both teams tied at 41-41.
Gabby Maldonado shot a free throw making the score 47-45, then on the next play fouled out of the game, in the first overtime quarter, allowing the Diamondbacks to tie the game. The first overtime ends still tied 47-47.
Blackfoot gave Century a couple chances to take the lead and win, but Century failed to benefit on the opportunities. With the seconds ticking away, Blackfoot had the lead and increased it with some late foul shots made by Jaron Katseanes. The second overtime quarter ended with the Broncos winning 59-54.
Blackfoot- Trae Pilster 22, Keith Moore 9, Gabby Maldonado 9. Century- Malek Harwell 19, Wyatt Holt 16, Rominger 7.

Blackfoot Lady Broncos senior night, from left is Walker Galloway with daughter Boo Burnett, Cerissa Honena and her mother Shelly Honena, Sue Rodriguez and her daughter Dusti Rodriguez. (Anne Tuell photo)

Lady Bronco seniors honored

By ANNE TUELL
SBN Contributing Writer
BLACKFOOT — The Lady Broncos hosted the Lady Trojans of Rigby on Thursday January 26. It was senior night and the Blackfoot school had invited members of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes to participate in the activities.
The Spring Creek Drum group led by LaGrand Coby sang the Honor song for the seniors, and also sang the Flag song for the opening of the game. Gifferd Osborne carried in the eagle staff for the flag song. “This is the first time Blackfoot has invited his drum group to participate,” said LaGrand Coby.
The first half of the game was very close, with both teams trading the lead a number of times. The first quarter ended with the score tied at 11-11. The second quarter also ended in a tie at 25-25. The two teams went shot for shot, and kept the play close.
The third quarter is where things fell apart for the Lady Broncos, only able to score six points and allowing the Lady Trojans to score 17, going down 42-31.
Foul trouble plagued the Lady Broncos in the fourth with Boo Burnett, and Kylie Coby fouling out of the game. The game ended with the Lady Trojans up, 56-38. Blackfoot: Dusty Rodriquez 11, Cerissa Honena 8, Boo Burnett 8. Rigby: Alli Furniss 27, Hailey Larsen 18, Kelsie Blanchard 4.