MISSION — For the first time in seven years, Union got the better of Nixyaawii, getting 22 points from KJ Klebaum in a 61-44 victory on Saturday night. “We had to overcome some adversity tonight and I thought my kids…

ATHENA — Hayden Vera and Curtis Krogh combined for 43 points to lead Irrigon to a 57-43 Blue Mountain Conference win Saturday over Weston-McEwen. “We will take the win,” Irrigon coach Fredy Vera said. “We had a couple of guys…

ECHO — Sun Schimmel poured in 26 points to lead Pilot Rock to a 61-35 win over Echo in the Old Oregon League opener for both teams Friday night. The No. 6 Rockets (12-1) scored the opening basket of the…

ENTERPRISE — Short-handed Weston-McEwen struggled against Enterprise on Friday in their Blue Mountain Conference opener, dropping a 67-33 game on the road. “For missing two starters, we played well,” W-M coach Becky Kane said. “New kids in new positions and…

PENDLETON — Pendleton played right with Redmond in the first half, but the Panthers, the top-ranked 5A team, pulled away in the second half for a 68-42 nonleague win Friday at Warberg Court. “The girls played hard and competed well…

ECHO — On an emotional night for Echo and its community, the Cougars poured their heart and soul into a 48-29 Old Oregon League win over Pilot Rock on Friday, Jan. 9. “The girls showed some real grit tonight,” Echo…

ENTERPRISE — Third-ranked Weston-McEwen opened Blue Mountain Conference play with a 47-14 win over Enterprise. The game was close in the first half as Weston-McEwen led 9-5 after the first quarter and 18-12 at the half. The TigerScots, who have…

REDMOND — Pendleton used the inside-outside attack of Jubal Hoisington and Dillon Elrod to beat 5A Redmond 68-57 for its third win in a row. “That’s what we call a winning streak,” Pendleton coach Ron Murphy said. “Great win for…

MISSION — Kash Bronson poured in 32 points to lead the Nixyaawii to an 87-27 victory Thursday night over Wallowa. “When we move the ball, we can score,” Nixyaawii coach Aaron Noisey said. “We are improving on moving the ball…

MISSION — All but one player scored as Nixyaawii cruised to a 50-15 nonleague win Thursday night over Wallowa. Neveah Moore scored seven of her 12 points in the first quarter as the Golden Eagles soared to a 20-4 lead.…