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Sho-Ban Chiefs fall to Challis at home game
Sho-Ban Chief and top scorer Kennion Martin (#23) goes up high for a layup against Challis at the home game they lost on Tuesday, January 6.
By JOSEPH WADSWORTH
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Sho-Ban Chiefs lost to Challis Vikings 55 to 58, Tuesday, January 6 in a close game at home.
After the game Chiefs Coach Pam Coby said, “We’ve been playing all weekend we’re kind of tired. We played three games one day and then we played two another day.” Coby said the boys passes were just not getting to where they wanted them to go and they had to many turnovers.
“We have good defense, we do shoot good and run plus rebound but just mostly our passes,” said Coby. The Chiefs and Vikings both had many turnovers with each team battling back and forth during the game. First quarter ended with Chiefs 16 to Vikings 12, and second quarter was Chiefs 31 to Vikings 30.
Sho-Ban Chief Kyson Brunette drives the ball on offense.
Second half started with both teams coming out strong Coby said, “I saw that both teams were pretty equal and the Vikings are either ranked second or third in our conference, we haven’t played conference games because one was canceled and so that kind of hurts us too.” The third quarter ended with both teams tied at 45.
Fourth quarter both teams kept battling for the lead and in the end, Challis came out on top. “My guards are pretty good about stealing the ball, we just got to work on passing and filling the lanes,” she said. They will be adding another player to the roster which will help down below with more rebounding.
Scores for Chiefs: Kennion Martin 20 points, Kyson Brunette 9 points, Kezo Coby 9 points, AJ Graves 9 points, Sky Cree Medicine 7 points and Treyston Cerino 1 point.
Scores for Vikings: P. Webster 17 points, T. Erickson 13 points, R. Rhoades 11 points, G. Apple Gate 7 points, A. Holladay 7 points, A. Davis 3 points.
Next Game for the Chiefs is Thursday, January 8 at Grace Lutheran in Pocatello, Idaho at 7 p.m.
Lady Chiefs lose to Challis Vikings 40-50
Sho-Ban Lady Chiefs Jasette Tindore (#15) and Kei’Ana Medicine on Top (#10) on defense against the Challis Vikings on January 6.
By YVONNE WARJACK
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School Varsity Lady Chiefs took to the court on Tuesday, January 6, hosting Challis in a conference matchup at the Blaine Dixey Gymnasium where Challis secured a 50 to 40 win.
The game followed a demanding stretch for the Lady Chiefs, who entered the game after participating in a four-game jamboree in Wyoming over the weekend. That schedule contributed to limited player availability, with multiple athletes managing injuries or physical fatigue.
During Tuesday’s game, four players fouled out, requiring additional minutes from bench players. The Lady Chiefs opened the game with early fast-break opportunities and consistent defensive pressure, keeping pace through the opening periods. As the game progressed, Challis applied full-court pressure that led to turnovers and disrupted transition scoring. Despite those challenges, the Lady Chiefs continued to compete through the final minutes and reduced the scoring margin late in the game.
Lady Chiefs Head Coach Char Perdash and coaching staff said they are continuing to focus on player development and preparation. Assistant coach Chloe Fullmer said she has led high-intensity drills during practice sessions, emphasizing defensive positioning, live-play simulations, and individual skill work, which are a central part of the team’s weekly training schedule.
With another road game approaching, the Lady Chiefs are preparing for a Thursday matchup against Grace Lutheran. The team previously faced Grace Lutheran earlier in the season and will continue to aim to refining execution and pace of play ahead of the rematch. Player wellness has also been a point of emphasis as January competition intensifies, according to Lady Chiefs coaches. Players are also balancing community commitments during the week, with school officials monitoring availability as game day approaches. No school was scheduled for Friday and Saturday, leading to a brief pause in academic activities.
Burning Feathers, Sounding Thunder win Fort Hall Recreation Men’s & Women’s All-Indian Basketball tournaments
Fort Hall Recreation Women’s All-Indian Basketball champions: Burning Feathers.
FORT HALL — Following are the results from Fort Hall Recreation All-Indian Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments on January 2 and 3 at Timbee Hall.
Women’s champions Burning Feathers, N.D., Second place Frybread Riot, Mont., Third place Kill Crew, Idaho, Fourth place Sharpshooters, Idaho.
Fort Hall Recreation Men’s All-Indian Basketball champions: Sounding Thunder.
All Stars: Amryn Brown of Sharpshooters, Harley Jackson of Kill Crew, Ambreys Windy Boy and Cheryl Polacek of Frybread Riot, Siona Shotgunn Yazzie and MorningRose of Louie Burning Feathers. MVP went to Nyasia Mclntosh of Burning Feathers.
Men’s champions Sounding Thunder, Utah, Second place Rez Wrecker, Utah, Third place Bandits, Ariz., Fourth place Battle Creek, Nev.
All Stars: Talon Samora – Battle Creek, Peja Weed – Bandit, Andre Houze Jr. and Trevor DeGarmo – Rez Wrecker, Nick Valencia and Cedar Washakie – Sounding Thunder. MVP Isaiah Begay – Sounding Thunder.
