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…
COURTESY WESTON McEWEN ATHLETICS
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…
COURTESY PHOTO
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…
Pilot Rock get the W, Nixyáawii falls to Echo in Oct. 8 play.
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…