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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, February 23. 2000 - Page 10 WILLIAM L. Lady Raiders claim sixth spot at 1 A state tournament by Leo Platero freshman Whitehorse's point guard Duchena Martin took over the second overtime to win a dramatic come from win over the behind, Escalante Moquis by hitting to capture all four the sixth place at the 1 A State Tournament in St. George, Utah over the weekend. The Lady Raiders fell behind early in the first quarter, 12-were and by half-tim- e the Moquis by five, trailing 55-5- 2 free-thro- 6 13-1- 8. The fireworks began in the third quarter. With the score 24-1Whitehorse went on a seven point run to get within two points, 24-2In that run Jamie Whitehorse hit a much needed three-pointe- r, EfTie John and Duchena Martin both added two apiece. When the buzzer sounded to end the third quarter, Whitehorse was behind by three points, 28-2It was nail biting time as 5, to play a deadly game of Can You Top This? Every posseswas critision and free-throcal. w In the fourth quarter, Escalante seemed to be in conbut trol with the score Raider senior Eflie John, on a fast break, stopped at the top of the key and hit a three-pointto pull within one, 40-3- 6, er 40-3- 9. Sandefer was fouled and converted only one shot. On the other end of the court, Duchena Martin drove, scored, tied up the score and was fouled. With nine seconds left, all Martin had to do was make and win the ball rimmed out game. The and the result was the first the free-thro- w overtime, 41-4The Moquis had new life and raced out to a five point lead, 1. But Whitehorses Marwould not let them lose as tin she scored on a drive to the basket and converted four to tie the game, 51 to 51 and go into the second 50-4- 5. free-thro- overtime. Escalante went cold as Sandefer converted one free-throwhile Martin made all four of her free-throto pull 55-5out a dramatic win, Duchena Martins 26 point w 2. SCHULTZ performance was the key to the win, with teammate Effie John adding 13 points. Before the team left for St. George, Coach Moon predicted, Well finish in the top 8 at State." He was wrong. With the win, Whitehorse has a 18-- 6 overall record, and surprised everyone in the Region. Whitehorse will lose only Effie John and Dawn Weston and will be tough next season. The order of finish at St. George is (1) Panguitch won Altamont over (2) Rich, (3) won over (4) Int. Christian; (5) Dugway, (6) Whitehorse, (7) Wayne and (8) Escalante. 52-3- Attorney At Law 317 S, Main, Suite 3 Monticello Criminal taw0 DUI Dnjg Possession DomesticDivorce Custody Call for Appointment 587-280- 8 2; 2. r " 5. Escalantes best player, Brittany Sandefer, and Whitehorses Duchena Martin began qUCING Navajo Nation Court outlaws Debtors Prison The Navajo Nation Supreme Court decided recently to close a legal loophole that allowed what critics called the last debtor's prison in the country. 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