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…
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is directing state agencies to take all actions necessary and work cooperatively to fulfill the State of Oregon’s commitments to the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative (CBRI). “The Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative is the result of a historic, unified partnership with sovereign Tribal nations and the states of Oregon and Washington – and I…
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…
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…
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…
PENDLETON — Fire management officials on the Umatilla National Forests are preparing to implement fall prescribed burning activities to reduce the risk of severe wildfire in the future. While we have seen our fair share of smoke and fire over the last few months, conducting prescribed fire is critical to reduce the intensity of wildfire and to help protect our communities…
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…