Pendleton’s Landon VanPelt grins as he shakes off part of a banner the team burst through before playing Weiser on Sept. 20 at Pendleton High School. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ ARCHIVE

Pendleton gets key win over Ontario

Pendleton (5-3 overall, 2-1 GOL) will close out the regular season Nov. 1 By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ONTARIO — Colson Primus threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns in leading Pendleton to a key 46-20 Greater Oregon League win over Ontario on Friday, Oct. 25, at Tiger Stadium. “It was a big win,” Pendleton coach Erik Davis said. “It…

Pendleton players react after winning game one against La Grande on Oct. 24, 2024, at Warberg Court. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ

Pendleton runs the table in GOL volleyball

No. 4 Bucks sweep GOL for the second time By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Pendleton celebrated its seniors with a 25-14, 25-17, 25-23 Greater Oregon League win over La Grande on Oct. 24, at Warberg Court. The No. 4 Bucks (15-5 overall, 6-0 GOL) swept the GOL for the second year in a row. “We were very pleased…

Pendleton celebrates a point during their Greater Oregon League match against Ontario on Oct. 15, in Nyssa. JOHN L. BRAESE | EASTERNOREGONSPORTS.COM

Tuesday in area sports

Pendleton clinches GOL volleyball title, Rockets finish with nonleague win Soccer: Bucks win one, lose one By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ NYSSA — Pendleton clinched the Greater Oregon League title for the second year in a row Tuesday, Oct. 15, with a 25-9, 25-11, 25-12 victory over Ontario at Nyssa High School. “Tonight was a great opportunity to try out…

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TigerScot Weekend Volleyball

By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ WESTON-MCEWEN 3, COVE 1 — Charlotte Hansell had 11 kills and five digs in leading the TigerScots to a 25-18, 25-13, 11-25, 25-23 nonleague road win over the Leopards at Union High School. “We had a good game at the net, being aggressive while still picking up balls on defense,” W-M coach Marie Cain said.  Delaynee…

Weston-McEwen’s Ethan Reeder (16) tries to escape the grasp of Heppner’s Keaton Coiner (44) during their game Oct. 11, in Heppner. TARA PROUDFOOT | COURTESY

Heppner shuts out Weston-McEwen in BMC action

By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ HEPPNER — Alakae Rodriguez returned an interception for a touchdown, and had 10 tackles as Heppner beat Weston-McEwen 20-0 on Friday, Oct. 11, for a Blue Mountain Conference win at Les Payne Field. “Alakae is right in the middle of most things we do,” Heppner coach Greg Grant said. “I thought he gave a tremendous…

ICYMI: Thursday Sports

Bucks beat Bulldogs, remain perfect in GOL play By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Nicole Somnis had 10 kills and Josie Jenness handed out 51 assists as Pendleton made quick work of Baker on Thursday, Oct. 10, for a 25-15, 25-15, 25-19 Greater Oregon League home win. “The whole team played really well,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “Everyone…

Pilot Rock get the W, Nixyáawii falls to Echo in Oct. 8 play.

ICYMI: Volleyball

By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PILOT ROCK 3, GRISWOLD 0 — Lillie Holman had eight kills and two blocks to lead the Rockets to a 25-14, 25-15, 26-24 Old Oregon League road win over the Grizzlies Oct. 8. “We had a great all-round match tonight,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. “The entire team contributed and played aggressively offensively and on…