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Page 6 VOLLEYBALL East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Pendleton Buckaroos Staff photo by Kathy Aney Pendleton’s Haley Greb (4) spikes the ball in a match against Hood River Valley at Warberg Court last season. Greb returns to lead a young but expe- rienced front line for the Buckaroos in 2016. 5A COLUMBIA RIVER CONFERENCE 2015 Final Standings Projected Finish The Dalles Riverhawks Hood River Valley Eagles Pendleton Buckaroos Hermiston Bulldogs T he Columbia River Conference playoff race should come down to the very last point as three teams will earn an extra match. Only the champion is guaranteed a spot in the 16-team OSAA bracket, though, and the runner-up and third-place team will go through the play-in round. Head coach: Amanda Lapp, 3rd year (5th overall) 2016 Schedule Assistant coaches: Kristan Garton, Aug. 27 at Lewiston (ID) Tournament 8:30 a.m. 2nd year; Sonia Cooley, 1st year; Xay- Sept. 2 at Mtn View Tournament 8:30 a.m. na Robinson, 1st year; Shelby Greb, Sept. 6 at Baker 6:30 p.m. 1st year Sept. 8 vs La Grande 6:15 p.m. Returning lettermen: 7 Sept. 13 vs Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Returning All-CRC: Haley Sept. 20 at The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Greb, OH, sr. Sept. 22 at Hermiston* 6:30 p.m. Other returning starters: Sept. 24 at Oregon City Tournament 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Lauren Richards, DS, jr.; Sept. 29 vs The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Rylee Gentner, OH/DS, Oct. 1 at Westview Tournament 8:30 a.m. jr.; Maureen Davies, MB/RS, jr.; Elli Oct. 4 vs Hermiston* 6:30 p.m. Nirschl, MB/OH, so. Oct. 6 at La Grande 7 p.m. Other seniors: Haley Bradley, Raylee Oct. 11 vs Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Lehnert Oct. 13 at The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. On offense: Lapp is looking for the Oct. 18 at Hermiston* 6:30 p.m. Buckaroos to take the next step in Oct. 20 vs Baker 6:30 p.m. their evolution as attackers in 2016, *-League game and is emphasizing ball placement over heavy striking. She wants the Bucks to be able to see and attack the weak points in the opposing defense, and have a purpose for the placement of each shot. On defense: The Buckaroos should have good size at the net, but Lapp is looking for better focus all around this season. Lapp’s key to the season: “Compete with the mentality that the ball is coming to me, and be in a position to make the play when it comes to you.” Hood River* The Dalles* Pendleton Hermiston (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) Around The League Conf. 3-0 2-1 1-2 0-3 Overall 4-6 5-5 3-6 1-7 Hood River returning All-CRC: Rebecca Johnston, L/OH, sr.; Shae Duffy, OH, jr,; Emily Curtis, S, so.; Katie Kennedy, MB/OH, so. The Dalles returning All-CRC: Iliana Telles, OH, sr. *-Made playofs Hermis- ton’s Kyn- zee Padilla (12) goes for the kills in a match against Hood River Valley last season at The Dawg House in Hermiston. Padilla is one of four returning starters at the net for Hermiston. Hermiston Bulldogs Head coach: Elise Fleming, 1st year 2016 Schedule Assistant coaches: Cristina Null, 6th year; Amy Sept. 2 at Mtn View Tourney 8:30 a.m. Dyck, 1st year; Maloree Moss, 1st year Sept. 6 vs La Grande 7 p.m. Returning lettermen: 10 Sept. 10 at Canby Tourney 8:30 a.m. Returning All-CRC: Kynzee Padilla, MB, sr.; Sept. 15 at The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Clarissa Nitz, S, sr. Sept. 17 at Yakima (WA) Tourney TBD Other returning starters: Hayden Sept. 20 vs Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Meyers, OH, sr.; Alexandra Bar- Sept. 22 vs Pendleton* 6:30 p.m. ton, L/DS, sr.; Regan Meyers, OH, Sept. 27 vs The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. jr.; Maddy Juul, MB, jr. Sept. 29 at Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Other seniors: Baylee Powers, Oct. 1 at Westview Tourney 8:30 a.m. DS/L; Ebony Wilson, RS Oct. 4 at Pendleton* 6:30 p.m. On ofense: Fleming is emphasizing accurate Oct. 11 at The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. passing, and always wants the team to take the Oct. 13 vs Hood River* 6:30 p.m. most aggressive option available. Oct. 18 vs Pendleton* 6:30 p.m. On defense: Fleming has installed a less com- *-League game plicated base defense, which should allow the Bulldogs to transition and adjust quicker, and hopefully dig more balls. Fleming’s key to the season: “We are going to make simple yet signiicant changes that allow us to be highly eicient and consistent.” Staff photo by Kathy Aney Best of Luck, Dawgs! 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