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Local man honored for valor

Almost a quarter century after he earned the U.S. Border Patrol’s highest honor, La Conner resident Lee Prejean received the medal that comes with the agency's Newton-Azrak Award at a ceremony in Blaine last week. Pictured with Prejean, second from left are Chief Patrol Agent John C. Bates, La Conner Mayor Ramon Hayes, Nick Papritz and Tom Jenson as Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Aaron Hull reads the letter of commendation.

Turning 100 a La Conner trend

Writer Sue Phillips explains how, especially in La Conner  60 is the new 40, 80 is the new 60 and 100 is simply fantastic!  Our little town has three Centenarians, people who have lived for a century. Find out who they are in this week's paper.

Shelter Bay homeowner fees rising

Reporter Amylynn Richards explains that the Shelter Bay Community budget, which is expected to be $2.75 million for the fiscal year that begins July 1, will result in a monthly increase of about $17.44 in homeowner fees. Get the details in today's paper.

Weekly La Conner High Sports capsule, March 16, 2011

Braves Raves

By Amylynn Richards

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Senior Kyle McKnight has been selected as the Co-All-League Player of the year for his efforts as forward and guard for the Braves. McKnight shares the title with junior and guard Tyler Clark of Concrete.

Scott Novak has been voted Coach of the Year. The Braves share the sportsmanship award with Mount Vernon Christian.

Selected for first team are junior Landy James, guard and forward; and sophomore Spencer Novak, guard.

The Braves had two athletes selected for second team: junior Mike Wilbur, guard; and senior DJ Carr, forward.    

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

The lady Braves held their awards banquet on Tuesday, Mar. 8. Most improved went to Aubrey Stewart; most inspirational, Nikki Finley; and a tie between Priscilla Ponce-Venegas and Samie Miller for most valuable teammate. The Coaches’ Award went to Kelley McClung.

Juniors Nikki Finley and Priscilla Ponce-Venegas were selected to the all-league first team and Samie Miller was given honorable mention.

GOLF

The Braves hosted two home matches at Similk Bay golf course so far this season. The first was on Wednesday, Mar. 9 against Rainier Christian.

The second game was against Friday Harbor on Thursday, Mar. 10.  

BALL GAMES

There is a home baseball game today at 3:30 against Seattle Lutheran, and a home game fastpitch game today at 4 p.m. against Squalicum high school. 

Both Brave ball teams play double headers against Darrington starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 18.  The girls will be behind the elementary school, and the boys behind the middle school.

TRACK

Cedar Park Christian is hosting a track meet at the La Conner track and field on Friday, Mar. 18 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Cedar Park is located in Bothell, so hosting in a location closer to the other Northwest League teams was made.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

The Braves are already looking ahead to the autumn 2011 season. Coach Amy Freeto is asking that interested athletes sign up in the high school office and ensure all contact is up to date.

ALUMNI BASKETBALL

The basketball program at La Conner hosted a fund-raising Alumni Basketball tournament on Friday, Mar. 12 and Saturday, Mar. 13. Four teams played three games, not including the championship. The championship was battled out between Swinomish and 25 Bucks; the 25 Bucks won 55-42.  

25 Bucks team members:  Bryce Watkinson (2006), Ryan Coonc (2006), Jermaine Wade (2004), Tony Decker (2003), Adam Roth (2003), Jake Roth (2003), Danny Hagen (2005) and David Stephens (2005).