Pendleton’s Austin Hayden chases the soccer ball on Aug. 22, 2025 during a team practice.

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 the Bucks a 2-0 lead at the half.

Goalkeeper Thor Case finished with eight saves for the Bucks.

William Barajas scored for Umatilla (4-2-2) in the second half, while goalkeeper Abrahan Garcia finished with two saves.

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