La Grande’s Rowan Evans (16) puts the ball past Pendleton goalie Citlalli Garcia for her first of two goals Oct. 29, at Community Stadium in La Grande. BRENNA STRAND | COURTESY PHOTO
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ LA GRANDE — Rowan Evans had two goals, and La Grande won its 14th consecutive Greater Oregon League title Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a 2-0 win over Pendleton at Community Stadium. “Kiana (Rickman) and Pendleton came with different tactics than the first time we played them,” La Grande coach Chris Gianandrea said. “Good to have…
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — Weston-MCEwen moved into a tie with Stanfield for third place in the Blue Mountain Conference standings with a 44-20 win Friday, Oct. 25, over Riverside. “We played hard and made some key adjustments on defense,” W-M coach Morgan Dunlap said. “Riverside came with a good game plan. We ran downhill and everyone contributed…
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ Aubrey Corwin had 10 aces and Kashley Golden had nine kills, but the Rockets fell short against the Huskies 25-20- 25-21, 15-25, 25-18 in the first round of the Old Oregon League District Tournament at Baker High School. “The girls played well today,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. “They played really aggressively and had…
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 (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
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
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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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…
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Bucks win two to take control of match By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ WALLA WALLA —Nicole Somnis had 12 kills and Avery Brown added 10, but Pendleton fell short against Walla Walla 25-21, 16-25, 19-25, 25-15, 15-12 on Saturday, Oct. 12. After the Blue Devils won the first set, the Bucks (11-4 overall) won the next two to take control…
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
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…
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…
