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OHS athletes take a bow

Oakville High School honored 12th- aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins and of
graders Mya Ortivez and Nathan Boyd course Mya’s mother and father, attended
during the 2020 Senior Night in between the Senior Night ceremony.
the boys’ and girls’ final home game of As for the boys, they have numerous
the season on Friday, Feb. 7. Chehalis tribal members on the team but
The gymnasium was packed full for Nathan Boyd is the only senior in the
the final double-header of the year, and group. He was honored during the Senior
Oakville boys and girls played host to Night celebration as he geared up for his
the North River High School teams. The final high school game inside the Oakville
Oakville girls do not have any Chehalis gymnasium. Nathan’s family members
tribal members playing on the 2019- were in attendance and took part as he
2020 team but honored Mya Ortivez, was honored. This season, he was joined
who played the previous three seasons by little brother Ashton Boyd.
with OHS. Both Mya and Nathan will have many
Mya had to sit out this season because memories of their high school hooping
of a knee injury but the school district days to cherish as they move on beyond
wanted to thank her for her contribution high school.
through the years.
Mya has represented Oakville well Oakville seniors Mya Ortivez and
as a student-athlete. She is a multi- Nathan Boyd say farewell to high school
sport athlete and is exceptional in the basketball and are recognized for their
classroom. Her family, which includes contributions on the basketball court.