Russellville falls to Skyline in district opener

February 28, 2012 at 10:17 a.m. | Updated February 28, 2012 at 10:17 a.m.

Senior members of the Russellville Indian varsity basketball team were recognized prior to the varsity game on Senior Night Friday at the high school. From left are Alex Barbour and sister Shelby Barbour, team manager for the Indians, and their parents Robin and Melvin Barbour.
Senior members of the Russellville Indian varsity basketball team were recognized prior to the varsity game on Senior Night Friday at the high school. From left are Alex Barbour and sister Shelby Barbour, team manager for the Indians, and their parents Robin and Melvin Barbour.

Russellville's varsity boys faced Skyline Saturday in first-round action at the Class 3 District 10 Basketball Tournament at Versailles, where the Indians ended their season with a 66-58 loss. Skyline outscored Russellville 13-10 in the first quarter, 18-11 in the second and 22-21 in the third. The Indians turned up the heat in the final frame to outscore Skyline 16-13.

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Salty Parrot with Sync's Lauren

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Hot dogs are traditional Memorial Day fare for the grill.

Levi Kehr, who led the Indians with 29 points and 11 rebounds, scored his 1000th career point during Russellville's final game. Levi Anderson followed with 11 points and nine rebounds.

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FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks at the National Press Club in Washington in this May 2008 file photo.

For more of this story check out the Feb. 29 issue of the California Democrat.