...circled the basketball court, then set the craft down on tumbling mats at midcourt. There it was blessed by elder Johnson Charles, the Lower Elwha Klallam's spiritual adviser. Singers from several tribes took turns chanting songs of celebration...

...Jensen added 12 points and Endicott, who also drew Strong on defense, added 11 points, with eight points from Johnson. Charles Bingham can be reached at cbingham@juneauempire.com .