LADY TIGER JUNIOR CAPPI HOETING boxes out her Norton opponent during action last Friday night in Stockton..

STOCKTON TEACHER ERICA DRYDEN reached a milestone this past May when she reached her 25th year in education. The Stockton Grade School staff has a long tradition of honoring their teachers, and they recognized Dryden this week by presenting her with a golden bell and plaque. (Photo courtesy of USD 271)

LADY TIGER GIRL’S BASKETBALL COACH ALEXA ROGERS instructs her team during a timeout in Stockton’s home opener against the TMP Lady Monarchs last Friday evening at Tiger Gymnasium..

WITH COVID-19 REGULATIONS in place for the basketball season, SHS Spirit Squad members are cheering from the balcony instead of the gym floor. Pictured from left are: Coryn Hahn (seated), Tierra Yohon, Claire Plumer (hidden), Logan Winklepleck, sponsor Daneen Keller, Ruthie Voss, Olivia Dix, Taigen Kerr, Delany Snyder, Maddy Moffet and Michel Smith.

TIGER EIGHTH GRADER Noah Griffin dribbles the ball up the floor during Stockton’s game against Russell last Thursday..

CAMERON EARL focuses on the basket as he goes in for a layup during junior high basketball action last Thursday against Russell..

HADEN HAHN has his eyes on the basket as he spots up for a shot in Stockton’s junior high game against Russell..

GARRY BAXTER, left, was presented with this beautiful quilt made by Janie Lowry (pictured holding the quilt) during the Quilt of Valor ceremony held on Veterans Day at the Nova Threatre..

TOBY HAGEMAN, left, was one of the 10 Quilt of Valor recipients during a special ceremony given on Veterans Day at the Nova Threate in Stockton. Diane Maddy, pictured next to Toby, made this beautiful quilt. Lavinia Haines with the VFW Post 8873, is pictured on the right.