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FOOTBALL Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2A COLUMBIA BASIN CONFERENCE T he Columbia Basin Conference lost a member when Irrigon was shifted up to Class 3A for the 2016 season. The top two teams will earn automatic playoff berths while the remaining teams will have to hope for one of four available at-large berths that will be awarded based on OSAA ranking. Projected inish StanieldTigers Heppner Mustangs Weston-McEwen TigerScots Culver Bulldogs Pilot Rock Rockets (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) Players to watch Logan Grieb, Heppner (SR) Wide receiver/Safety (6-foot-0, 165 lbs) Grieb was a First Team All-State receiver but is an allaround threat thatinishedtheseasonwith1,159 all-purpose yards and 20 total touchdowns. Dylan Grogan, Stanield (SR) Quarterback/Linebacker (6-foot-3, 185 lbs) Grogan was Second Team All- State on defense and First Team All-CBConoffense.Heinished with1,019passingyards,1,332 rushingyardsand40totaltouch- downs. Thyler Monkus, Stanield (SR) Running back/Linebacker (5-foot-7, 160 lbs) Monkus made the Second Team All-State offense and defense as ajunior.Hetotaled1,917rushing yardswith24touchdownsand added448receivingyards. Ethan Reger, Weston-McEwen (SR) Running back/Safety (5-foot-1, 170 lbs) Reger was First Team All-CBC selectionwhoaveraged9.5yards per carry for 686 total and four touchdowns. He added 151 receiv- ing yards with two TDs. 2015 Final Standings Conf. Overall Heppner* 5-0 13-0 Stanield* 4-1 10-2 Weston-McEwen*3-2 6-4 Irrigon* 2-3 6-4 Culver 1-4 3-6 Pilot Rock 0-5 0-8 *-Made playofs Head coach: Greg Grant, 27th year Assistant coaches: Les Payne (de- fensivecoordinator),39thyear;Kevin Payne,9thyear;JeremyRosenbalm, 7th year. Returning lettermen: 27 Returning All-CBC: Logan Grieb, RB/QB/DB, sr.; Kevin Murray, OL/LB, sr.; Tim Jaca, OL/DL, sr.; Kolby Currin, RB/LB, sr.; Wyatt Steagall, OL/DL, jr. Other returning starters: Caden Hedman, WR/DB, sr.; Jake Lindsay, WR/DB, sr. Other seniors: Kaden Corbin, RB/DB On offense: Adaptation to person- nel and multiple fronts are staples of Hep- pner’s offense, which ran about three times as much as it passed in 2015. On defense: Adaptability is also the theme on defense, and the Mustangs will use several formations based on opponent. In 2015 the Mustangs allowedjust9.5pointsagameonav- erage with three shutouts (including a48-0winoverKennedyinthestate championship)andinishedwith41 takeaways and 22 sacks. Grant’s key to the season: “Development of players’ under- standing of the system, understand- ing technique, exhibiting leadership and putting forth GREAT effort.” Head coach: Davie Salas, 2nd year (5th overall) Assistant coaches: Travis Reeser (co-offensive coordinator), 2nd year; Vladamir Caldera (linebackers/running backs), 3rd year; Efrain Nunez (offen- sive line/defensive line), 1st year; Derek Monkus (junior varsity), 3rd year. Returning lettermen: 17 Returning all-CBC: Dylan Grogan, QB/LB, sr.; Thyler Monkus, RB/DB, sr.; Jose Garcia, OL/DL, sr.; Noe Sanchez, OL, sr.; Enoel Angel, TE, sr.; Hunter Barnes, OL, sr.; Justin Keeney, RB/DB, jr.; Trevor Shockman, OL, sr.; Abraham Gomez, OL/LB, sr. Other seniors: Justin Shelby, TE; Jose Galarza, RB. On offense: The Tigers deploy a run-heavy scheme behind a stout offensive line and a two tight end set. The Tigers ran for more than 3,000 yards last season, but have the ability to throw it as well with Dylan Grogan. On defense: The adage ‘bend, don’t break’appliestotheStanielddefense, as they’ll look to limit big plays and make teams earn their yards inside. Salas’ key to the season: “Stay healthy and be disciplined in doing our jobs.” 2016 Schedule Sept. 2 Sept.9 Sept. 15 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct.7 Oct.14 Oct. 28 Heppner head coach Greg Grant teaches defensive technique to several Mustang players at a practice on Mon- day, Aug. 22 in Heppner. Staff photo by Eric Singer 2015 results Week1 atImbler W42-8 Week2 atGrantUnion W48-16 Week3 vsEnterprise W48-16 Week4 vsTri-CitiesPrepW59-13 Week5 atPilotRock* W52-19 Week 6 vs Culver* W 56-0 Week7 atStanield* W60-6 Week8 vsIrrigon* W61-14 Week9 atWMHS* W20-0 1stRnd vsMonroe W55-14 2ndRnd vsReedsport W52-14 Semiinals vsRegis W26-3 Final vsKennedy W48-0 2016 Schedule Sept. 2 at St. Paul Sept.9 vsGrantUnion Sept. 15 at Cascade (WA) Sept. 23 vs Imbler Sept. 30 vs Weston-McEwen* Oct. 7 vs Pilot Rock* Oct.14 atCulver* Oct.21 vsStanield* 7 p.m. 7p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7p.m. 7p.m. *-League game Stanfield Tigers at Grant Union vsImbler at Burns vs Union at Heppner* vsStanield* atPilotRock* vs Culver* 7 p.m. 7p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7p.m. 7p.m. 7 p.m. *-League game INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITIES ATHLETES! Elmer's Irrigation, Inc. 8 0 5 2 7 Hwy 395 N., Hermiston • 541-567-5572 Stanield’s Tyler Monkus rushes the ball in the in a game against Irri- gon during Week 7 of the 2015 season. Staff photo by E.J. Harris 2015 results Week1 atEnterprise W42-0 Week 2 at T-C Prep (WA) W 55-17 Week 3 vs. Grant Union W 33-16 Week4 vs.Imbler W46-26 Week5 vs.Weston-McEwenW19-14 Week6 atIrrigon W49-41 Week 7 vs. Heppner L 60-6 Week 8 at Pilot Rock W 62-6 Week9 vs.Culver W41-26 1st Rnd at Vernonia W 56-26 2nd Rnd at Central Linn W 27-26 Semiinals vs.Kennedy L34-20 2016 Schedule Sept. 2 vs. Enterprise Sept.9 vs.Cascade(WA) Sept. 16 at Grant Union Sept. 23 vs. Regis Sept. 30 vs. Culver* Oct. 7 at Weston-McEwen* Oct.14 atLaCenter(WA) Oct. 21 at Heppner* Oct. 28 vs. Pilot Rock* 7 p.m. 7p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. *-league game Pilot Rock Rockets Head coach: Travis Glover, 1st year (6th overall) Assistant coaches: Robert Maib, 1st year; Tim Reger, 3rd year; Ryan Delph, 2nd year; Mark Youncs, 2nd year;TonyGlover,9thyear; Ben Maney, 3rd. Returning lettermen: 16 Returning All-CBC: Ethan Reger, RB, sr.; Hunter Sater, OL, sr.; Brett Speed, QB, jr. Other returning starters: Jordan Run- nels, OL, sr.; Weston Phil- lips, DL, so. Other seniors: James West On offense: The TigerScots Staff photo by Kathy Aney willbearun-irst,second Weston-McEwen quarterback Brett Speed takes off on and third team under a quarterback keeper during a game in Athena against Glover and will be well suited for it with returners Irrigon in Week 7 of the 2015 season. Speed is one of inthebackieldandalong just four returning starters on offense for the TigerScots. the line. The TigerScots’ 292pointswasfourthintheCBClastseason. On defense: The TigerScots had the second-ranked defense in Class 2A in 2015, but graduatedivestarterswithmostofthosecomingatlinebackeranddefensiveback. Glover said keeping the unit’s aggression level high will be his focus. Glover’s key to the season: “Startandinishtheseasonhealthy.” Week1 vsGrantUnion L34-32 Week2 atImbler W52-14 Week 3 at Waitsburg (WA) W 27-13 Week4 vsMac-Hi W37-6 Week5 atStanield* L19-14 Week 6 vs Pilot Rock* W 57-0 Week 7 vs Irrigon* W 37-12 Week 8 at Culver* W 36-6 Week9 vsHeppner* L20-0 1stRound atReedsport L14-0 Page 5 Heppner Mustangs Weston-McEwen 2015 Results East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald Head coach: Michael Baleztena, 1st year (3rd overall) Assistant coaches: Joe Byrnes, 2nd year; James Price, 3rd year; Shane Munkers, 1st year. Returning lettermen: 15 Returning All-CBC: Braydon Postma, OT/DE, sr.; Devin Hasher, RB/DE, sr.; Chris Weinke, QB/WR/DB, sr. Other returning starters: Cody Watson, WR/DB, sr.; Wes Purcell, C/LB, sr.; Anthony Matamoros, OG/LB, sr.; Kyler Carter, WR/DB, sr.; Wilbur Oatman, WR/DB, sr.; Tayler Hendrickson, OT/DT, jr.; Deven Barkley, OG/NT, so. On offense: Only three teams scored fewer than Pilot Rock’s 113 points in 2015, and none of them were in the CBC. Pilot Rock lost a few playmakers to graduation, but returns an experi- enced offensive line and a couple all- league players at the skill positions. On defense: Statistically the Rockets were at the bottom of the 2A barrel lastseasonwith393pointsallowed, but return a lot of players that gained valuable experience and a pair of all- league athletes at defensive end. Baleztena’s key to the season: “Develop solid fundamentals.” 2015 Results Week 1 Bye Week2 vsUmatilla Week3 atUnion Week4 atGrantUnion Week5 vsHeppner* Week 6 at Weston-McEwen* Week7 vsCulver* Week8 vsStanield* Week9 atIrrigon* L14-6 L44-26 Lforfeit L52-19 L 57-0 L34-20 L62-6 L56-14 2016 Schedule Sept. 2 at Imbler 2 p.m. Sept.9 atUmatilla 7p.m. Sept. 16 vs Union 7 p.m. Sept. 30 vs Enterprise 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Heppner* 7 p.m. Oct.14 vsWeston-McEwen* 7p.m. Oct. 21 at Culver* 7 p.m. Oct.28 atStanield* 7p.m. *-League game “We are dedicated to providing the most advanced possible orthopedic care available.” Jeremy Anderson, D.O. • Accepting New Patients • In Office M RI Machine • Modern, Minimally Invasive Techniques • Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted • General Orthopedics • Sports Medicine • Foot & Ankle • Hand Surgery • Arthroscopy • Joint Replacement • Workman’s Comp Injuries Advanced Orthopedic & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE 620 NW 11th St., Ste. 201, Hermiston www.hermistonortho.com
