Varsity Boys Basketball

The Malad Dragons Boys team experienced a thrilling non-conference win over West Jefferson last Thursday, 69-59.  The win brings the team’s record to 3-8 as the beginning of conference play approaches.  In addition to great shooting (the team ended up shooting nearly 50% from the field) and a consistent high level of effort throughout the game (44 rebounds were recorded, beating West Jefferson in that stat by 9), defense was also a highlight, with MHS racking up 9 steals and a pair of blocks.  Also impressive were the 18 assists leading to points during the game.  

JV and C Team Basketball

  The C team played West Jefferson in Malad on Thursday, January 6. This was a pretty evenly matched game. The score was tied at 16 – 16 at half time. At the end of the third quarter, Malad had a slim lead, but they just could not hang on to that lead in the final seconds of the game, falling to West Jefferson 39 – 37.

On Friday, the C team battled North Fremont at North Fremont. They made the long trip to Ashton on Friday, January 7. Malad would get behind, but they did not give up and kept battling their way back. But they just could not keep pace with North Fremont and fell 46 – 29.

 The final game of the week for the C team was against Ririe at Ririe on Saturday, January 8. At the end of the first quarter, Malad was trailing 14 – 10. But they did not give up. At the end of the first half, Malad had kept it close, and was trailing 25 – 22. They still kept right on fighting and ended the third quarter down 38 – 27. The game became a free for all with very little getting called and became a very physical game. But Malad did not quit fighting. They just could not cut in to Ririe’s lead and fell 47 – 39.

The JV team faced West Jefferson in Malad on Thursday, January 6. They had a big lead at the end of the first quarter, leading 24 – 10. They kept right on rolling and had a 42 – 21 lead at half time. Malad stayed in control of this game, leading 51 – 31 at half time and rolling on to a 67 - 51 win.

 On Friday, January 7, against North Fremont at North Fremont, the JV struggled early. They were trailing 33 – 19 at half time, falling 60 – 33 in this road battle.

 Malad and Ririe at Ririe on Saturday, January 8, turned in to an intense battle with both teams determined to fight to the end. At the end of the first quarter, Malad and Ririe were tied at 9 – 9. At half time, Ririe had a 17 – 13 lead. But the game was soon tied in the third quarter at 17. Malad pulled ahead 20 – 18 and then the game was tied at 23 to end the third quarter.  Malad went ahead 26 – 23 early in the third quarter. The battled continued to go back and forth with Ririe having a three point lead going in to the last few seconds of the game. Ryan Hubbard nailed a big three-point shot to tie the game at 31, sending it in to overtime. The game was intense in the overtime period, tied at 33 with seconds left. Ririe was able to get off their last second shot, which fell for them, and they took the win at 35 – 33.

Wrestling 1/13

The Dragons wrestled at the Richardson Memorial tournament in Brigham City, Utah this weekend. The tournament had 22 top teams from Utah. As their coach explained, “This is a very tough tournament with extremely good teams and wrestlers. Our kids get some really good matches in.” 

Malad had 8 wrestlers in the varsity tournament with 3 medaling. Billy Maddox took 2nd place at 190lbs; Zach Mills took 5th at 113lbs, and Austin Nalder took 5th at 150lbs.  

Eleven Dragons wrestled in the JV tournament and 3 medaled.  Brycen Talbot took 5th place at 120lbs; Dylan Moss took 4th place at 157lbs, and Hunter Wray took 5th at 157lbs.  

The lady Dragon wrestlers also wrestled at the Bear Lake tournament on Saturday. They both did a great job and placed.  Dezirae Haven placed 3rd, and Catherine Leckie placed 4th.

The Dragons have a busy week. They will be in Snake River on Wednesday, Home on Thursday, and at the Wendell tournament on Friday and Saturday. 

Malad will be at home this weekend, Saturday, January 15, when they face Bear Lake. The C team will start at 4:00 p.m. followed by the JV at 5:30 and the Varsity at 7:00 p.m. They could use all the community support they could get as they begin their district battles. 

Varsity Girls Basketball

The Lady Dragons had a busy post-holiday season, with a number of games.  While the schedule has been grueling, the team has held up well, and continued to improve.  Other than a very tough against Aberdeen, the team has seen closer margins and nearly defeated Nampa Christian in a close game.  Results below:

December 28th - December 30th @ Parma Holiday Tournament

12/28/21 vs. Gooding

Malad -       8,  14, 9, 15  -  46

Gooding -  26, 14, 6, 18  - 64

Scoring...

Beth McClain - 2, Hallie Horsley - 8, Sheridan Brown - 9, Oaklie Hebdon - 14, Riglee Peterson - 4, Madison Green - 5, Preslie Bennett - 4

 12/29/21 vs. Nampa Christian

 Malad -   4, 20, 11, 4  -  39 

NC -        4, 8,  18, 13 -  43

Scoring...

Beth McClain - 2, Hallie Horsley - 4, Sheridan Brown - 2, Oaklie Hebdon - 4, Riglee Peterson - 10, Madison Green - 10, Preslie Bennett - 7

 12/30/21 vs. Bonners Ferry

 Malad -  6,  9,  8, 13 - 36

BF -      16, 14, 9, 11 - 50

 Scoring...

Beth McClain - 4, Hadlee Summers - 0, Anistyn Tovey - 0, Hallie Horsley - 0, Sheridan Brown - 3, Oaklie Hebdon - 6, Riglee Peterson - 6, Teagan Daniels - 0, Preslie Bennett - 17

 January 7, 2022 @ Aberdeen

 Malad -        12,  7,  0,  4  - 23

Aberdeen -  22, 36, 14, 4 - 76

Scoring...

Beth McClain - 3, Hallie Horsley - 2, Sheridan Brown - 6, Oaklie Hebdon - 2, Riglee Peterson - 5, Preslie Bennett - 5

 Upcoming games this week...

Wednesday, 1/12 vs. Soda Springs (JV @ 5:30, Varsity @ 7)

Friday, 1/14 vs. West Side (JV @ 5:30, Varsity @ 7)