Schimmel posts a season best By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ CHAMPS INVITE — In a meet exclusive to small schools (1A-3A), Nixyáawii’s Sun Schimmel left an impression at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon. The Nixyáawii sophomore crossed the finish line in a season best 19:09.80, placing 70th in a field of 231 runners. The Golden Eagles placed 19th in the team…
Bucks remain unbeaten at home By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON 3, VALE 1 — The Bucks remain unbeaten on their home court this season after a 25-16, 25-27, 25-20, 25-16 nonleague victory over the Vikings. “Vale brought a very tough defensive game tonight that challenged us,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “The girls continued to hit hard and find holes,…
TigerScots win conference opener By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — Easton Berry ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more in helping Weston-McEwen win their Blue Mountain Conference opener with a 33-6 victory over Stanfield on Friday, Sept. 27. “Tough, physical game,” W-M coach Morgan Dunlap said. “Boys played super hard and kept their composure. Great win for…
McQuinn, Primus lead Bucks past Estacada By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ESTACADA — Tugg McQuinn ran for 261 yards and four touchdowns, and added a receiving touchdown, to help Pendleton to a 59-28 nonleague win over Estacada on Thursday, Sept. 26. “Overall, we never punted and scored on every possession,” Pendleton coach Erik Davis said. “That’s a really good offensive…
Tuesday, Sept. 24 Boys soccer Pendleton at Baker, 5:30 p.m. Girls soccer Baker at Pendleton, 4 p.m. Prep volleyball Griswold at Pilot Rock, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 Prep football Pendleton/Nixyaawii at Estacada, 7 p.m. Prep cross country Weston-McEwen at Walla Walla, 3:30 p.m. Pilot Rock at Baker Invitational, TBD Prep volleyball McLoughlin at Pilot Rock, 5:30 p.m. Enterprise at…
TigerScots hold off Grant Union for BMC win By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — Grant Union pressured Weston-McEwen all night, but the TigerScots were able to escape with a 25-22, 24-26, 25-18, 25-21 Blue Mountain Conference win on Thursday, Sept. 19, to improve to 1-1 in conference play. “We served tough tonight, putting pressure on the other side,” W-M…
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ MISSION — Nevaeh Moore and Liana Higheagle each had four digs and two kills for the Golden Eagles, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Rattlers slithered away with a 25-13, 25-13, 25-10 nonleague win on Wednesday, Sept. 18. “The girls are taking it one match at a time right now,” Nixyáawii coach Rayne Spencer…
BEND 8, PENDLETON 0 — The Bucks finished their tough preseason schedule with a road loss to the 5A Lava Bears. Citlali Garcia finished with seven saves for Pendleton (2-4), which will open Greater Oregon League play Sept. 24, hosting Baker/Powder Valley.
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ MILTON-FREEWATER —Charlotte Hansell had nine kills, and Weston-McEwen escaped with a 20-25, 25-10, 25-21, 22-25, 15-12 nonleague road win Tuesday, Sept. 17, over McLoughlin. “I’m proud of how the girls pulled out the win tonight,” W-M coach Marie Cain said. “They worked through some ups and downs, but came together in the end.” W-M had…
PILOT ROCK 3, NIXYÁAWII 1 — Aubrey Corwin had five kills and nine aces as the Rockets eked out a 17-25, 25-8, 27-25, 25-21 Old Oregon League road win over the Golden Eagles. “It was nice to get the first league win tonight,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. “Nixyáawii played well tonight and they made us work for the…