PENDLETON — Rookie goalkeeper Autumn Severe had 11 saves Tuesday afternoon to help Pendleton to a 2-1 Greater Oregon League victory over Ontario.
“She played the game of her life,” Pendleton coach Katherine Ryder said. “The girls came out strong and gave it everything they had from start to finish. With injuries and players unavailable, several girls stepped into unfamiliar positions and continued to compete hard for their team. I am proud of their willingness to adapt and do whatever was needed.”
The Bucks led 1-0 at the half as Naomi Lopez scored off an assist from Avery Tynkila.
Callahan Smith scored in the second half for Pendleton to secure the win.
“Kallie found her rhythm up top in the second half, dominated in the forward position and capitalized on that opportunity to put the ball in the back of the net,” Ryder said. “This team continues to show its heart, resilience and commitment to one another. I’m proud of the way they battled.”
Pendleton (4-7-1 overall, 2-4-1 GOL) will play Thursday at La Grande.
Boys soccer
ONTARIO 5, PENDLETON 0 — The Tigers beat the Bucks for the third time this season, getting a shutout at the Alameda Soccer Complex.
Junior goalkeeper Thor Case had 10 saves for Pendleton (1-10-1 overall, 0-6-1 GOL).
The Bucks will host La Grande on Oct. 27.
Volleyball
PENDLETON 3, LA GRANDE 0 — The Bucks ran their win streak to 10 games with a Greater Oregon League road win over the Tigers.
“La Grande put up a good fight tonight, but we pulled off the win,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “We didn’t serve as well as usual tonight and gave up 12 points just on missed serves.”
McKinley Lieuallen was 16 of 16 serving for the Bucks and had a 2.6/3 serve receive average, while McKinley Moore had a 2.6/3 serve receive average with 12 digs.
MJ Gomez had 15 kills, while Olivia Allen had her hands on six blocks (2 solo), Kelsi Primus had 11 kills and a 45% kill percentage, and Caitlin Cooley handed out 33 assists.
Pendleton (15-9 overall, 7-0 GOL), which has not given up a set in league play, will host Ontario on Thursday.
