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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1971
Page
5
A FreeStyle Invitational wrestling tournament at Soda Springs Junior High draws contestants from Snake River Marsh Valley Soda Springs and Bear Lake with winners named in the gym event report.
The event highlighted by North Gem saw winners across weights with Guik Yorth from Snake River taking 1st at 85 pounds and Poulsen of Soda Springs 1st at 101 pounds. Thompson of Snake River claimed 1st at 108 pounds while Cellan of Soda Springs led 115 pounds with Rice, also of Soda Springs, in top form. Wiebelhaus of Soda Spgs. led the heavyweights. Eleven Junior High boys head to Boise for the State Free Style Tournament, including Poulsen, Lansberry, Rasmussen, McNeil, Ayers, Ozburn, Wiebelhaus, Rice, Balls, and Nielsen.
The Grace Red Devils clinched the Fifth District A 3 title with a 56 46 victory over the West Side Pirates at Grace. The sweep over the Pirates Friday and Thursday advances Grace to regional action in American Falls with a shot at state if they win the next contest in Rexburg March 11 18. Phil Carter led Grace with 28 points in Thursday’s 73 55 win. Friday balanced scoring and rebounding sustained the title run.
North Gem Cowboys were eliminated in the Sixth District A basketball tournament at Terreton after losses to Clark County of Dubois 40-33 and Leadore 50-46. Clark County surged from a cold start to seize a 40-33 first round win, then Leadore edged North Gem in the following round.
In the Sixth Judicial District Caribou County Idaho the estate of James Gabettas deceased is asked to present claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication to James Gabettas Jr administrator at Jones Pomeroy Jones law office in Pocatello Idaho dated March 2 1971 Pub M411-18-25
Clark County edged North Gem 40 to 33 as the final period drought hampered North Gem’s comeback. Kator and Hensley each scored 12 for Clark County while Butterfield led North Gem with 10 points, with Yost and Simons contributing for North Gem.
Mackay defeats North Gem 50 46 as Mennelly and Ivie each score 16 points in a tight final minute surge. Mackay led early with solid defense but North Gem rallied behind Monte Yost late third quarter before the Miners sealed the win in a back and forth finish.
Residents gathered for Grace High School updates as preparations for the district tournament unfold. The pep band practiced, the coaching staff prepared strategies, and students await the upcoming games with cautious optimism. Local coverage highlights school spirit and community support.
A school event featured an old car painted and displayed outside the school labeled as the West Side Pirates. Students could bash the car for a nickel or three hits for a dime, with the pep assembly directed by cheerleaders and the pep band performing. Mr Shaw supported the band, and a girls basketball game refereed by Mr Shaw and Mr Bruce closed the assembly as Coach Patterson spoke and the school song was sung.
Grace High fans and the community watched a tight tournament opener at West Side. Grace edged West Side Pirates in a close district game, with optimism for a deep run as they prepare for a Friday or Saturday matchup at American Falls. PS Steven Condie from Grace entered Logan hospital for back issues.
Saturday Miss Davis and students traveled to Snake Rover District Declamation Festival. Susan Mathews, Kim Wright, and NaConna Millward earned excellent ratings while Sharleen Kingsford joined a panel discussion and achieved superior. Janette Kingsford entered poetry land with excellent results and Pam Nungesser submitted prose manuscript. All qualified for Pecatelie High regional meet on March 13. Keep watch for play-off details this weekend.
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