Pendleton’s M.J. Gomez, freshman outside hitter, receives a serve on Aug. 26, 2025, during a team practice.

Bucks improve to 4-0 with win over Redmond

By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Pendleton shook off some opening-home match jitters to beat 5A Redmond 25-15, 25-20, 18-25, 25-15 on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Warberg Court. “We can play much better, but we pulled off a win,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “We didn’t serve well tonight. We missed 16 serves and still managed to make up…

Pendleton goalkeeper Citlalli Garcia defends the goal on Sept. 1, 2025, during a team practice.

Riverhawks shut out Bucks

By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Pendleton ran into a strong The Dalles team in suffering an 8-0 nonleague loss on Thursday, Sept. 4. “Tough game,” Pendleton coach Kiana Rickman said. “The Dalles was a strong team last year; they lost very few and are even better this year. Proud of the resilience the girls showed, and hopefully it’s…

Pendleton’s Miles Johnson and Spencer Pace go after the ball on Aug. 22, 2025 during boys soccer practice.

Bucks fall to The Dalles on the road

By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ THE DALLES — Pendleton fell to 1-2 on the season with a 7-0 nonleague loss to The Dalles at the Wahtonka Campus Soccer Field. “We played well with some injuries,” said Pendleton coach Evan Brandhagen, who singled out Kainen Zimmerman for his defensive play and Liam Clark on offense. Sophomore goalkeeper Jared Pace had seven…