Addy Hall, of Weston-McEwen, receives a serve on Aug. 22, 2025, during a team practice as Megan McLouth backs her up.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Pendleton’s M.J. Gomez, freshman outside hitter, receives a serve on Aug. 26, 2025, during a team practice.
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.
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.
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…
The art of Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member James Lavadour features over 30 paintings and prints from various private and public collections and the artist’s studio. Based in Pendleton, Lavadour makes work that expresses the land and sky of the CTUIR homelands. JORDAN SCHNITZER MUSEUM OF ART
EUGENE – A career retrospective of artist and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member James Lavadour is on display at the University of Oregon’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene. “James Lavadour: Land of Origin” includes painting and printmaking and spans more than 40 years of Lavadour’s art, celebrating his status as one of the Pacific…