Varsity and junior varsity runners burst off the line at the start of the Mustang Invite cross-country 5-kilometer race on Oct. 3, 2024, the Thompson Ranch near Heppner. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ HEPPNER – For the second year in a row, Heppner’s Lily Nichols won the Mustang Invite at Thompson Ranch. Nichols turned in a time of 20 minutes, 52.6 seconds over the 5,000-meter course to help lead Heppner to the girl’s team title with 25 points. The Dalles was second in the team scoring with 34…
Pilot Rock get the W, Nixyáawii falls to Echo in Oct. 8 play.
Pendleton fends off La Grande in four sets By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ LA GRANDE — Pendleton made a clean sweep of the first half of the Greater Oregon League schedule with a 17-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-16 victory over La Grande on Wednesday, Oct. 2. “We lost the first set on account of a lot of errors on our part,”…
Pendleton rallies to beat Ontario in GOL play By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ONTARIO — Kelsey Graham had a goal and an assist in helping Pendleton beat Ontario on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Greater Oregon League action. The Bucks scored two of their goals in the final five minutes of the game to escape with the win. “We played hard,”…
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Tuesday, Oct. 1 Boys soccer Ontario at Pendleton, 4 p.m. Girls soccer Pendleton at Ontario, 5:30 p.m. (MT) Volleyball Ech at Pilot Rock, 4 p.m. Griswold at Nixyaawii, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Volleyball Pendleton at Umatilla, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 Cross country Pilot Rock, Nixyaawii at Mustang Invite, Heppner, 4 p.m. Football Pendleton/Nixyaawii at Baker, 7 p.m. Volleyball…
Pilot Rock get the W, Nixyáawii falls to Echo in Oct. 8 play.
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ELGIN 3, PILOT ROCK 0 — The Huskies improved to 7-4 on the season with a 25-22, 25-14, 25-18 nonleague win over the Rockets in Helix. “We played more consistent, but still need to be more aggressive and intentional with where we send the ball,” Elgin coach Haylee McNall said. “I’m proud of my team for…
Pendleton cross-country runners tackle a hill during practice on Aug. 22, 2024. KATHY ANEY | CUJ FILE PHOTO
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ EAGLE, Idaho — Pendleton’s Jack Reynolds finished 48th out of 355 runners with a season-best time of 17:40.10 in the boys varsity division II race Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bob Firman Invitational at Eagle Island State Park. The event, which featured 5,010 athletes from 166 high schools, 71 middle schools and seven states, had…
Nixyaawii’s Noah Pierson and head coach Wyekin Bill run during cross-country practice on Aug. 23, 2024. KATHY ANEY | CUJ FILE PHOTO
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…
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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,…
Jesus Arellano scored the Tigers’ lone touchdown on a 2-yard run, but Stanfield had a hard time getting its offense on track. WESTON McEWEN | COURTESY PHOTO
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…
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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…
