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VOLLEYBALL East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald Page 8 2A COLUMBIA BASIN CONFERENCE T he Columbia Basin Conference is down to fi ve teams after Irrigon left for Class 3A, but the league will still receive two playoff berths. Projected Finish Culver Bulldogs Weston-McEwen TigerScots Pilot Rock Rockets Stanfi eld Tigers Heppner Mustangs 2015 Final Standings Conf. Culver* 10-0 Weston-McEwen* 8-2 Heppner 5-5 Pilot Rock 4-6 Stanfi eld 3-7 Irrigon 0-10 Weston-McEwen TigerScots Head coach: Shawn White, 14th year Assistant coaches: Debra Sheard, 13th year; KC Ashley, 7th year; Alaina Wright, 2nd year. Returning lettermen: 7 2016 Schedule (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) Overall 30-4 22-11 12-13 12-13 8-11 4-17 *-Made playoff s Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Aug. 25 vs Dufur & Imbler 4/7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Grant Union Tourney 8 a.m. Sept. 2 at Union 4 p.m. Sept. 3 at Heppner Tourney 9 a.m. Sept. 6 vs Dayton (WA) 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at Reedsport Tourney TBD Sept. 13 vs WWVA (WA) 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at Imbler) 4 p.m. Sept. 20 vs Culver* 4 p.m. Sept. 22 vs Stanfi eld* 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at La Grande Tourney 8 a.m. Sept. 27 at Heppner* 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Pilot Rock* 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at Culver* 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Stanfi eld* 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 vs Heppner* 5 p.m. Oct. 18 vs Pilot Rock* 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at CBC Districts (Heppner) Noon •-League game Heppner Returning All-CBC: Ali Schro- eder, S, sr.; Sara von Borstel, OH, sr.; Sarah Finifrock, OH, sr.; Alyssa Finifrock, MH, jr. Other returning starters: Tiah Benedict, DS, sr.; Bailey Hillmick, DS, sr.; Maddi Muilenburg, MH, jr. On offense: The TigerScots bring back all-state setter Schroed- er as well as all of her top hitters making Weston-McEwen one of the most dangerous teams at the net in their classifi cation. Improved serving will mean very few free points for opponents. Sar- ah Finifrock led them with 248 kills last season. On defense: White said the Tiger- Scots have also seen an up-tick in performance in blocking and digging. Alyssa Finifrock was their top net defender last season with 63 blocks and Sara von Borstel led them with 364 digs. Pilot Rock Head coach: Dieter Waite, 13th year Assistant coach: Mindy Wilson, 10th year Returning lettermen: 5 Returning All-CBC: Onna DeLoach, L, sr.; Sophie Grant, OH/MB/S, jr.; Morgan Correa, OH, jr. Other returning starters: Riane Dompier, MB/OH, sr. Other seniors: Taylor Hamby On offense: Waite’s offensive philosophy begins with a strong serve-receive and stresses court vision. On defense: Proper positioning on the back line and accurate serving are the two things Waite said will give the Mustangs the best chance at keeping oppos- ing offenses in check. Waite’s keys to the season: “Utility, selfl essness and teamwork.” Aug. 27 Sept. 1 Sept. 3 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 at Grant Union Tournament vs Echo & Sherman vs Heppner Invite at Irrigon at Condon Tournament at Culver* vs Pilot Rock* at Dufur/vs Perrydale vs Weston-McEwen* at Stanfi eld* vs Culver* at Pilot Rock* vs Irrigon at Weston-McEwen* vs Stanfi eld* vs CBC Districts (at Heppner) 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Noon Head coach: Elainna Howland, 5th year Assistant coach: Penny Gibbs Returning lettermen: 9 Returning All-CBC: Abby Rigby, OH/DS, jr.; Tehya Ostrom, S, sr.; Kayla Deist, OH/MB; jr.; Rhyanne Oates, L/OH, jr. Other returners: Rachel Willingham, MB, sr.; Shayla Walker, RS/OH, sr.; Sara Weinke, RS, jr.; Siobhan Holman, S/RS, jr.; Grace Austin, MB, soph. BOYS SOCCER 4A GREATER OREGON LEAGUE M Projected Finish La Grande Tigers Ontario Tigers McLoughlin Pioneers Baker Bulldogs Aug. 27 Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Sept. 17 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 vs Stanfi eld Tournament at Echo vs Imbler vs Nixyaawii at Pilot Rock* vs Union at Weston-McEwen* vs Culver* vs Heppner* vs Pilot Rock* at Umatilla vs Weston-McEwen* at Culver* at Heppner* at CBC Districts (Heppner) T he Old Oregon League expands to eight members with the addition of Cove. The top three teams at the end of the season will earn berths in the postseason, but only the league champion gets a bye straight to the Round of 16. Projected Finish Overall 9-4-1 12-3-1 6-7-2 0-11 *- Made playoffs Around The League La Grande returning All-GOL: (Player of the Year) Lewis Wright, M, sr.; Efrain Rivas, D, sr.; Cristian Mira- montes, M, jr.; Michael Ebel, F, jr.; Jon Gonzalez, GK, sr. Ontario returning All-GOL: Hector Aguado, F, sr.; Saul Guardado, M, sr.; Andy Sanchez, D, jr. Baker returning All-GOL: Jake Gentili, F, sr.; Mason Tomac, D, jr.; Omar Benites, M, so. McLoughlin Head coach: Jose Garcia, 24th year Assistant coach: Francisco Saldana, 1st year Returning lettermen: 10 Returning starters: Juan Salazar, F, sr.; Edu- ardo Corona, D, sr.; Roberto Epifanio, D, sr.; Humberto Villagomez, GK, sr. Impact transfers: Albert Garcia (Wa-Hi) On offense: The Pioneers like to attack down the side- line looking for crosses that can be headed or volleyed into the net. They scored 44 goals last season. On defense: Staying disciplined and playing together as a unit are Garcia’s biggest points of emphasis on defense, two he felt the team came up short in last season as the Pioneers allowed 30 goals. Garcia’s key to the season: “Keeping possession of the ball.” 2016 Schedule at Hermiston at Stayton at Hood River vs The Dalles vs Prescott (WA) vs Ontario* at La Grande* at Riverside vs Pendleton at Baker* at Ontario* vs Riverside at La Grande* vs Baker* 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Noon Noon Noon 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. Noon 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Noon 2015 Final Standings Powder Valley Badgers Echo Cougars Joseph Eagles Helix Grizzlies Cove Leopards Pine Eagle Spartans Wallowa Cougars Nixyaawii Golden Eagles Helix Grizzlies 2015 Final Standings *-League game 2016 Schedule Sadie Head coach: Wilson Dianna Anderson, 1st year (30) re- Assistant coach: turns Cecelia Bonifer, 1st year on the Returning lettermen: 6 line for Returning starters: Helix Macey Tullis, L, sr.; this Charmayne Bennett, S/ sea- DS, jr.; Kailey Mize, MB/ son. OH, jr.; Sadie Wilson, MB/OH, jr. Staff photo by Kathy On offense: Anderson’s scheme Aney is largely opponent-based, so the Grizzlies will adjust their base set throughout the season as Ander- son becomes more familiar with her own team and 2016 Schedule those in the OOL. Sept. 1 vs Riverside & Mac-Hi 4/6 p.m. On defense: Re- Sept. 6 at Umatilla/vs Pilot Rock 4 p.m. gardless of who is in Sept. 8 vs Cove* 5 p.m. vs Helix Tournament 10 a.m. her rotation, Ander- Sept. 10 Sept. 13 vs Joseph* 5 p.m. son is looking for 20 at Echo* 7 p.m. quick and aggressive Sept. Sept. 23 vs Elgin 5 p.m. net play to lead the Sept. 24 at Pine Eagle* 1 p.m. Sept. 27 vs Echo* 5 p.m. Grizzlies. Sept. 29 at Cove* 5 p.m. Anderson’s key to Oct. 1 vs Pine Eagle* 10 a.m. the season: Oct. 4 at Powder Valley* 5 p.m. “Having the utmost Oct. 6 vs Nixyaawii* 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at Wallowa* & Joseph* 1/3 p.m. respect and trust in at Ione 5 p.m. our team and push- Oct. 11 12 at Nixyaawii* 5 p.m. ing them to compete Oct. Oct. 15 vs Pow. Val.* & Wallowa* 10 a.m./1 p.m. at their maximum Oct. 22 at OOL Districts (at La Grande) TBD level.” •-League game Powder Val.* Helix* Echo* Joseph Pine Eagle Nixyaawii Wallowa Conf. 10-2 10-2 8-4 8-4 4-8 1-11 1-11 Ovr 22-9 19-6 17-9 12-9 7-12 3-15 1-21 *-Made playoff s (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) Conf. 5-1 5-1 2-4 0-6 Head coach: Angie Connell, 2nd year Returning lettermen: 5 Returning All-CBC: Shyanne Connell, S/RS, sr. Other returning starters: Kenzie Gonzales, OH, sr.; Brittin Braithwaite, MH, sr.; Maya Gadsden, MH, sr. Other seniors: Yakima Guzman, L On offense: With an all-conference setter and several senior hitters back on the court, Connell is stressing great passing to make sure the Tigers can put those tools to proper use. On defense: Connell has been stressing footwork and anticipation in coverage to get her team ready for the season. Connell’s keys to the season: “Play as a team, and keep the mentality on the fl oor positive and aggressive. Play up to our abilities and not the abilities of the other team.” •-League game 1A OLD OREGON LEAGUE any of the conference’s top players return to lead their teams in pursuit of a playoff berth. The league champion will get a bye into the Round of 16, while the runner-up will start in the play-in round. Aug. 30 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 at Grant Union Tournament 8 a.m. vs Irrigon 5 p.m. at Umatilla/vs Helix 4 p.m. vs Enterprise 5 p.m. at Condon Tournament 9 a.m. vs Stanfi eld* 4:30 p.m. vs Union 3 p.m. at Irrigon 5 p.m. at Heppner* 5 p.m. at Culver* 4:30 p.m. vs Umatilla 5 p.m. vs Weston-McEwen* 5 p.m. at Stanfi eld* 5 p.m. vs Heppner* 5 p.m. vs Culver* 4 p.m. at Weston-McEwen* 5 p.m. at CBC Districts (Heppner) Noon •-League game •-League game La Grande* Ontario* McLoughlin Baker Aug. 27 Sept. 2 Sept. 6 Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 20 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Staff photo by Kathy Aney All-State setter Ali Schroeder is back as a senior to lead the Tiger- Scots offense again. Stanfield 2016 Schedule 2016 Schedule White’s keys to the season: “We have improved our skills greatly from last year and will have outstanding serving and blocking in front of an excellent defense.” Echo Head coach: Janice Scott, 7th year Returning lettermen: 7 Returning starters: Hannah McCarty, OH/S, sr.; Samantha McQuown, OH, sr.; Alyssa Ray, MB, jr.; Taylor Swaggart, DS, jr. Other seniors: Devyn Tarvin, MB/S Impact transfer: Marti Huff, jr. (Hermiston) On offense: Echo’s 6-2 formation allows the Cougars to put three hitters on the front row at all times. On defense: Scott wants the Cougars fo- cused on proper positioning in coverage. Scott’s key to the season: “To out-hustle and out-play any oppo- nent we face.” 2016 Schedule Sept. 1 at Heppner/vs Sherman 4 p.m./TBD Sept. 3 at Riverside Tournament 10 a.m. Sept. 9 vs Irrigon & Ione 10 a.m./4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Pine Eagle* 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Cove* 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at Powder Tournament 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Powder Tournament 10 a.m. Sept. 20 vs Nixyaawii* 5 p.m. Sept. 23 vs Pine Eagle* 4 p.m. Sept. 24 vs Cove & Powder Valley* 1/3:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Helix* 5 p.m. Sept. 30 vs Wallowa* 4 p.m. Oct. 1 vs Joseph* 1 p.m. Oct. 4 at Nixyaawii* 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Powder Valley* 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Wallowa* 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Joseph* 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at OOL Districts (at La Grande) TBD •-League game GOOD D L UCK T O UMATIL LLA V IKINGS S! GO VIKINGS ! C.A.P. CONSTRUCTION, LLC General Contractor CCB# 146995 (541) 567-5005 14 SE Campbell Drive Hermiston • General / Electrical Contracting • Pump Stations • Excavation To all the Umatilla Hermiston Athletes, GOOD LUCK this Season! Good Luck ! 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