Pendleton’s Jack DeGrofft prepares to kick the ball to a teammate while playing Junction City on Aug. 31, 2024, at Pendleton High School. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor JUNCTION CITY 1, PENDLETON — The Tigers scored the only goal they needed in the first half as they beat the Bucks on the road Saturday. “We had probably 75% possession in their half, but didn’t manage to score,” Pendleton coach Evan Brandhagen said. Freshman keeper Jared Pace finished with one save for the…
Pendleton’s Halle Pederson (2) and Chais Surber (10) go after the ball while playing Junction City on Aug. 31, 2024, at Pendleton High School. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor PENDLETON — What a difference a couple of days make. After dropping its season opener to The Dalles on Thursday, the Pendleton girls soccer team roared back with a 4-0 victory over Junction City on Saturday, Aug. 31. “Overall, the team played much more composed this game than our first,” Bucks coach Kiana Rickman…
This week in area sports –
Tuesday, Sept. 3 Boys soccer Pendleton at Lewiston (Idaho), 4 p.m. Girls soccer Pendleton at Hood River Valley, 7 p.m. Prep volleyball Ione/Arlington at Pilot Rock, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 Prep football Powder Valley at Pilot Rock, 7 p.m. Girls soccer Pendleton at Riverside, 4 p.m. Prep volleyball Pilot Rock at Heppner, 4 p.m. Bickleton at Nixyaawii, 5 p.m.…
PILOT ROCK DROPS 2 The Rockets had a tough day at the Central Christian Tournament, dropping matches to St. Paul and Central Christian. “We played two solid teams that performed well last season,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. St. Paul was sixth overall in 1A.” In their first match against the Buckaroos, the Rockets fell behind early in the…
Pendleton’s Marcellus Scott laughs as coach Patrick Udofia gives his helmet a congratulatory pat after a good play on the field against Scappoose on Aug. 30, 2024, at Pendleton High School. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor Primus connects with Strong for four touchdowns PENDLETON — For 3 1/2 quarters, Pendleton/Nixyáawii gave second-ranked Scappoose all it could handle, but two costly turnovers by the Bucks in the fourth quarter helped the Indians to a 49-35 victory Friday, Aug. 30, at Pendleton High School. “Honestly, walking in, I had no idea how…
Nixyáawii’s Brianah Matamoros and Aiyana Thompson-Redelk attempt to block a hit by Maya Payne, of Heppner, on Aug. 29, 2024, during the Umatilla/Morrow Volleyball Jamboree at Pendleton High School. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
By ANNIE FOWLER | Photos by KATHY ANEY | CUJ Special Contributors Pilot Rock splits matches at volleyball jamboree PENDLETON — Nine volleyball teams from Umatilla and Morrow counties came together Thursday, Aug. 29, for a jamboree at Pendleton High School, giving teams a chance to work out the bugs before the season gets under way. “We really enjoyed the…
Nixyaawii’s Noah Pierson and head coach Wyekin Bill run during cross-country practice on Aug. 23, 2024. KATHY ANEY | CUJ FILE PHOTO
NCS FALL CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor Nixyaawii’s girls program is starting to take flight MISSION — Weyekin Wildbill is building the Nixyaawii Community School cross country with a little deception, but he will do whatever it takes to get the kids out on the road. “A majority of the cross country team does play basketball,”…
Pendleton cross-country runners tackle a hill during practice on Aug. 22, 2024. KATHY ANEY | CUJ FILE PHOTO
PENDLETON CROSS COUNTRY FALL PREVIEW By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor Two-time state qualifier Jack Reynolds leads the way for the Bucks PENDLETON — Maddy Naughton is excited to get the season started. The Pendleton cross country coach has a plethora of talent returning on the boys team, and the girls team, which was one point shy of qualifying for…
Pendleton’s Josie Jeness sets the ball during practice on August 22, 2024. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
PENDLETON FALL VOLLEY BALL PREVIEW By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor Primus takes over program after Speer resigns PENDLETON — It’s never easy being the new kid on the block. It’s even tougher when you are the coach. Pendleton volleyball coach Jodi Primus, who took over the program just a few weeks ago when Chelsie Speer abruptly resigned, finds herself…
Weston-McEwen quarterback Easton Berry hands off to Maddox King during football practice on Aug. 26, 2024. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
CROSS COUNTRY – FOOTBALL – VOLLEY BALL By ANNIE FOWLER, CUJ Special Contributor TigerScots have a small but mighty program Dobos takes over Weston-McEwen team ATHENA — The great thing about cross country is there are so many fabulous places to run. Weston-McEwen coach Bill Dobos, who took over the program from his son Jeremy this season, likes to load…
