Weston-McEwen’s Michael White (2) congratulates teammate A’Tish Williams (45) after Williams scored a touchdown against Grant Union on Sept. 19, 2025, in Athena.

TigerScots shut out Grant Union

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — A’Tish Williams ran for two touchdowns as Weston-McEwen opened Blue Mountain Conference play with a 30-0 win over Grant Union. Wyatt Parsons also ran for a touchdown, while Jonathan Leighty caught a touchdown pass. Jace Dunlap ran for 115 yards. “The defense played well,” W-M coach Morgan Dunlap said. “The boys came together and got…

Pendleton quarterback Cole Sazue looks for an open receiver on Sept. 6, 2025, while playing East Valley in a non-league game.

Wolverines overpower Bucks

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ WEISER, Idaho — Ty Cobb rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns to lead Weiser to a 62-14 nonleague win over Pendleton on Friday, Sept. 19.“We have taken our lumps this preseason,” Pendleton coach Erik Davis said. “We are beat up and extremely young, but we will continue to work and prepare for the second half…

Pendleton’s Caitlin Cooley sets the ball while playing The Dalles on Sept. 16, 2025, at Warberg Court.

Pendleton improves to 7-2 with win over Clarkston

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ CLARKSTON, Wash. — Avery Brown had 16 kills and five block assists to help Pendleton to a 25-20, 25-16, 21-25, 25-22 nonleague win Wednesday, Sept. 17, over Clarkston.“It was tough traveling three-plus hours today after a match last night, and the gym was really hot,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “We were not at our top…

Pilot Rock’s Aubrey Corwin sets the ball at the Pendleton High School Jamboree on Aug. 28, 2025, at Warberg Court.

Pilot Rock falls to Imbler in OOL action

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ IMBLER — Jeytt Cant had nine kills, and Whitney Haddock handed out 13 assists as Imbler improved to 2-0 in Old Oregon League play with a 24-14, 25-3, 25-13 victory over Pilot Rock on Wednesday, Sept. 17.“Imbler is a solid team,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. “We played hard tonight in a really fast-paced match.…

Nixyaawii’s Liana Stewart sends the ball over the net while playing Griswold on Sept. 18, 2025, in Mission.

Golden Eagles fall to Grizzlies in 5 sets

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ MISSION — When two teams are looking for their first Old Oregon League win, it’s only fitting the match goes down to the wire.Trailing two sets to one, Griswold won the final two sets to rally for a 30-28, 14-25, 17-25, 25-18, 15-11 victory Thursday, Sept. 18, over Nixyaawii.“Our service game was a roller coaster tonight…

Pilot Rock’s Aubrey Corwin bumps the ball on Aug. 21, 2025, during a team practice.

Pilot Rock comes up short against Echo

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PILOT ROCK — Echo improved to 2-0 in Old Oregon League play with a 25-16, 25-22, 25-18 win over Pilot Rock on Thursday, Sept. 18.“We came out strong tonight, then our offense struggled a little and we were hesitating on defense,” PR coach Jen Porter said. “I have faith we will put it all together in…

Addy Hall, of Weston-McEwen, receives a serve on Aug. 22, 2025, during a team practice as Megan McLouth backs her up.

Hepper escapes with win over Weston-McEwen

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — In a battle of the Blue Mountain Conference heavyweights, Heppner got 22 kills and 22 digs from sophomore Isa Payne to escape with a 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 15-6 win Thursday, Sept. 18, over Weston-McEwen.“It wasn’t perfect and we had our struggles, but finding a way to come out with a big win shows…

Pendleton’s Chais Surber kicks the soccer ball on Sept. 1, 2025, during a team practice.

Estacada shuts out Pendleton

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ESTACADA — Pendleton held Estacada scoreless in the second half, but the Rangers scored all the goals they would need in the first half for a 4-0 non-league soccer win over Bucks.“Estacada was really great competition for us,” Pendleton captain Hazel Case said. “This game was the highest energy game we’ve had this season. We won…

Pendleton volleyball players exult after winning a point while playing The Dalles on Sept. 16, 2025, at Warberg Court.

Bucks beat Riverhawks in four sets

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — It’s been a week since Pendleton has been on the volleyball court, but the Bucks haven’t lost a step in beating The Dalles 26-24, 25-18, 17-25, 25-21 on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Warberg Court.“Our offense was tough tonight and we came up with some amazing digs,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “We missed some…

Pilot Rock’s Kessa Litfin plays the net on Aug. 21, 2025, during a team practice.

Rockets hold off Golden Eagles

ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PILOT ROCK — Kashley Golden had nine kills and two blocks as Pilot Rock opened Old Oregon League play with a 25-19, 25-15, 21-25, 27-25 win Tuesday, Sept. 16, over Nixyaawii.“We battled back in the fourth set for the win,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. “Nixyaawii played well. We struggled with our serving, which really…