ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Avery Brown dominated at the net with 13 kills, four solo blocks and four block assists to lead Pendleton to a 25-9, 25-15, 25-12 Greater Oregon League win over La Grande on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Warberg Court. “We came in with great focus and determination tonight,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “Every single…
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TigerScots drop BMC match to Grant Union
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ JOHN DAY — Weston-McEwen joined the log jam for second place in the Blue Mountain Conference with a 26-24, 29-27, 25-18 loss to Grant Union on Thursday, Oct. 2. The TigerScots, Grant Union, Irrigon and Stanfield are all 2-2 in the BMC standings. “Tough loss for us tonight,” W-M coach Marie Cain said. “There were just…
Nixyaawii’s Liana Stewart (13) bumps the ball while playing Pilot Rock on Oct. 1, 2025, in Mission. KATHY ANEY/CUJ
Golden Eagles fall to Echo
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ MISSION — Kenzie Hendrix had seven kills and eight aces as the Echo picked up a 25-14, 25-9, 25-14 Old Oregon League road win over Nixyaawii on Thursday, Oct. 2. Liana Stewart led the Golden Eagles (2-6 overall, 1-4 OOL) with two kills and three blocks. “Our girls did better tonight with communicating and getting in…
Pendleton’s Presley Greenwalt winds up for a free kick while playing Riverside on Sept. 25, 2025, in Pendleton. KATHY ANEY/CUJ
Umatilla shuts out Pendleton
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Freshmen Ava Montiel and Elaina Jewett each had a goal as Umatilla pulled off a 2-0 win over Pendleton on Thursday, Oct. 2. “The game was very rough with injuries and the weather not being on our side, but they really pushed through and persevered,” Umatilla coach Edgar Navarrete said. “They gave it their all…
Pendleton’s Austin Hayden chases the soccer ball on Aug. 22, 2025, during a team practice. KATHY ANEY/CUJ
Pendleton fends off Umatilla
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ UMATILLA — Pendleton scored two goals in the first half, then held on for a 2-1 nonleague win over Umatilla. “It was a very good game,” Umatilla coach Pedro Ortiz said. “I believe my boys continued improving in passing as a team.” Gabriel Figueiredo scored the first goal for Pendleton (4-6 overall), while Miles Johnson gave…
Pilot Rock’s Aubrey Corbin (16) sets the ball while playing Nixyaawii on Oct. 1, 2025, in Mission. KATHY ANEY/CUJ
Pilot Rock holds off Nixyaawii
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ MISSION — It wasn’t easy, but Pilot Rock pulled out a 25-22, 25-20, 25-17 Old Oregon League victory over Nixyaawii on Wednesday, Oct. 1. “Our team played hard all match,” Pilot Rock coach Jen Porter said. “We had several times in the first two sets where we were down and we came back for the win.…
Ontario cruises past Pendleton
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ONTARIO — Pendleton fell to 0-2 in Greater Oregon League play with an 8-0 loss to Ontario. Goalkeeper Thor Case had nine saves for the Bucks (3-6 overall), while coach Evan Brandhagen praised the defensive play of Jack DeGrofft.
Golden Eagles top Grizzlies, win first OOL match since 2022
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ HELIX — Nixyaawii won its first Old Oregon League match since 2022 with a 20-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-11 win over Griswold. “We’ve been practicing and working hard,” Nixyaawii coach Nina Watchman said. “It came down to good communication and working together. It showed tonight on the floor.” Nixyaawii (2-4 overall, 1-2 OOL) last won an OOL…
Rockets drop 2 at Pilot Rock Crossover
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PILOT ROCK — Condon opened play at the Pilot Rock Crossover with a 25-18, 26-24, 25-10 win over the host Rockets on Saturday, Sept. 27. Kashley Golden led the Rockets (5-8 overall) with six kills, while Coley Gibbs had 22 digs and three aces, Kessa Litfin 10 digs, and Aubrey Corwin 14 assists. PINE EAGLE 3,…
Weston-McEwen head volleyball coach Marie Cain runs a drill on Aug. 22, 2025, during a team practice. KATHY ANEY/CUJ
TigerScots split matches in Union
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ UNION — Crane, ranked second in the 1A poll, fought off Weston-McEwen for a 25-14, 25-17, 23-25, 25-15 victory Saturday, Sept. 27 at Union High School. The TigerScots (6-7) also beat Union in three sets, but the scores were not available. “We served well today, putting pressure on the other teams,” W-M coach Marie Cain said.…