By Annie Fowler | The CUJ
PENDLETON — Pendleton improved to 2-3 in Greater Oregon League play with a 56-13 victory over winless Ontario on Friday night at Warberg Court.
“It was a good night to honor our seniors,” Pendleton coach Tim Foster said. “Chais (Surber), Katelyn (Boatman) and Avery (Quaempts) have been great leaders for us this year. We’ll definitely miss them next year.”
Pendleton (11-11 overall) wasted no time in taking control of the game, jumping out to a 26-4 lead after the first quarter, and held a 38-9 lead at the half.
The Bucks outscored the Tigers 20-4 in the second half for their second win in a row.
“We came out with good intensity and took care of business early,” Foster said. “Khim (Scott) was all over on the offensive end, and Presley (Greenwalt) was all over on the defensive end. They complemented each other really well, and everyone did a good job doing the ball and finding each other.”
Scott led Pendleton with 16 points, while Shaylor Fisher added 11 and Greewalt had seven.
Carla Lopez-Navarrete led Ontario (0-22, 0-5) with seven points.
Bucks cruise past Tigers
PENDLETON 70, ONTARIO 54 — Jubal Hoisington and Dillon Elrod each had 16 points as Pendleton cruised to a 70-54 Greater Oregon League League win over Ontario at Warberg Court.
“We got off to a great start tonight and had lots of great energy,” Pendleton coach Ron Murphy said. “We then got complacent in our passes and shot selection. In the fourth quarter, we were able to turn the energy back up.”
Pendleton (12-11 overall, 3-2 GOL) opened the game with a 21-11 lead, getting seven points from Elrod and six from Teegan Herrera.
Herrera scored eight points in the second as the Bucks took a 40-28 lead at the half.
The Tigers came out in the third quarter and went on an 18-9 run to pull with 49-46 with one quarter to play.
Pendleton righted the ship in the fourth, getting nine points from Elrod and seven from Hoisington as the Bucks went on a 21-8 run to pull away for good.
Herrera added 14 points for Pendleton, while Aaden Hernandez chipped in 11.
“Great game from Teegan tonight,” Murphy said. “His defense was much needed. Aaden was right behind him.”
RJ Favela led Ontario (4-18, 0-5) with 21 points, while Ryder Larson added 19.
Pendleton will close out GOL play on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at La Grande.
