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CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday, August 31, 2016 5A COLUMBIA RIVER CONFERENCE T he Columbia River Conference was controlled by the two teams that sit along the Columbia River, but the Hermiston Bulldogs are coming into 2016 determined to take control. The Bulldogs bring back three of the top fi ve runners in the boys and girls categories, headed by Isaac Sanchez and Melany Solorio. Pendleton has its work cut out for itself after losing 19 seniors to graduation. Projected Finish Around The League BOYS: CRC top returning boys (2015 district time): *Jony Nelson, 12, The Dalles (17:09) Isaac Sanchez, 11, Hermiston (17:11) Connor Truax, 11, Hood River (17:11) Jesse Wiley, 12, Hood River (17:22) Jacob Bromham, 12, Hood River (17:32) Hood River Valley Eagles Hermiston Bulldogs The Dalles Riverhawks Pendleton Buckaroos GIRLS: Hermiston Bulldogs Hood River Valley Eagles The Dalles Riverhawks Pendleton Buckaroos (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) *-Qualifi ed for state meet CRC top returning girls (2015 district time): *Daisy Dolan, 12, Hood River (20:38) *Melany Solorio, 11, Hermiston (21:23) Josie Peterson, 10, Hood River (21:43) Morgan Hancock, 11, Hermiston (21:44) Paige McLeod, 11, The Dalles (21:45) 2016 Schedule 12:55 p.m. Noon TBD 4 p.m. 11:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. TBD 4 p.m. TBD TBD Joshua Bessex/EO Media Group Hermiston’s Melany Solorio (left) comes down a berm during the 5A girls race at the 2015 OSAA cross coun- try championships in Eugene. Solorio is expected to be one of the top runners for the Bulldogs in 2016. GIRLS SOCCER 3A SPECIAL DISTRICT 2 Projected Finish 2015 Final Standings Riverside Pirates Portland Adventist Portland Christian Umatilla Vikings Horizon Christian De La Salle I t seems like every team is coming back loaded with experience in the SD2 this season. The league won’t fi nd out how many playoff berths it will receive until an OSAA executive board meeting on September 12, but knows it will be at least two. Conf. Portland Adv.* 7-1-2 Riverside* 5-2-3 Portland Christ. 5-3-2 Umatilla 3-3-4 Horizon Christ. 2-7-1 Overall 9-2-4 5-7-3 6-5-2 4-6-4 4-8-1 (Rankings based on coaches and media votes.) *-Made playoff s Aug. 27 Sept. 15 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 at Hermiston vs WWVA (WA) vs La Grande vs Nyssa vs Portland Adventist* at De La Salle* vs Horizon Christian* at Riverside* vs Portland Christian* at Portland Adventist* vs De La Salle* at Horizon Christian* vs Riverside* at Portland Christian* L 4-0 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Hood River* Hermiston* Pendleton The Dalles 32 37 63 87 2015 Girls Finish Points The Dalles* Hood River* Pendleton Hermiston 47 52 53 69 Head coach: Nicole Stewart, 12th year Assistant coaches: Maddy Naughton, 12th year; Dustin Breshears, 7th year; Ben Bradley, 3rd year; Jake Osborne, 12th year; Chris Thatcher, 5th year Returning lettermen: 23 Returning starters (top 2015 time): (Boys) Chris Newman (18:17.8), sr.; Soren Wolf (17:34.1), sr.; Thomas Alberti (17:52.5), sr.; Lane Evens (19:16.6), so. (Girls) Rylie Harris (22:02.4), soph.; Starr Redcrane (22:31), so. Other seniors: (Boys) Gabe Arnold; (Girls) Emma Montgomery, Tatum Fell, Sydney Galloway, Isabelle Chapman, Maddison Parker, Oceane Schreier Impact addition: Sophomore Nick Oja was standout in the 800 meters for Pendleton’s track team, and chose cross country over soccer this fall. Stewart’s keys to the season: “We graduated 19 varsity level seniors. Last year our depth due to senior athletes was 12 strong male and 12 strong female runners. The team is very young and it is too soon to determine our fi nish. We will be working and improving all the way to the district meet.” 2016 Schedule Sept. 3 Sept. 9 Sept. 17 Sept. 23 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 26 at Hermiston (Sandstone) 12:55 p.m. at Union 2:30 p.m. at Seaside 10 a.m. at The Dalles 4 p.m. at Richland (WA) TBD at Pendleton 4 p.m. at CRC Districts (Hood River) TBD Contact: sports@eastoregonian.com or (541) 966-0838 Copyright 2016 EO Media Group 2016 Schedule Sept. 8 vs La Grande Sept. 13 at Mac-Hi Sept. 15 at Baker Sept. 20 vs Mac-Hi Sept. 27 vs De La Salle* Sept. 29 at Portland Christian* Oct. 4 vs Portland Adventist* Oct. 6 vs Umatilla* Oct. 11 at Horizon Christian* Oct. 13 at De La Salle* Oct. 18 vs Portland Christian* Oct. 20 at Portland Adventist* Oct. 25 at Umatilla* Oct. 27 vs Horizon Christian* 4 p.m. TBD 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Proud of you Nixyaawii! Hallman yaaw ii W. Eugene Hallman Trial Attorney Head coach: Tim Lee, 7th year Assistant Coach: Monty Williams Returning lettermen: 11 Returning players: Jocelyn Guardado, F, sr.; Daisy Armenta, M, sr.; Yessenia De La Cerda Flores, F/M, sr.; Jacky Ortega, M/F, sr.; Venises Estrada, M, sr.; Mayra Ortiz, M, jr.; Lorena Leon, D/M, jr.; Brenda Mendoza, D/M, jr.; Maria Moreno, GK, jr.; Yamilex Ortiz, M/F, soph.; Loreli Ortiz, M/F, soph. Follow the Pigskin Pickers all season long through our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or on our website at eastoregonian.com/eo/audio Good Luck Eagles! Law Office ix Go N *- league game Umatilla Vikings 2016 Schedule Points Content by Matt Entrup and Eric Singer Riverside Pirates Head coach: Carlos Velasco, 4th year Assistant coach: Yvonne Torres, 2nd year Returning letterman: 13 Returning starters: Rubi Salazar, M, sr.; Xenia Velasco, M, sr.; Isela Magana, D, sr.; Jennifer Rodriguez, D, sr.; Laura Lopez, M, sr.; Skylar Wightman, F, jr.; Alondra Caldera, M, so.; Estrella Daltoso, D, so. Impact transfer: Faith Rosen, F, so. (Spokane) On offense: Riverside was third in the EOL with 23 goals last season, and Velasco said the key to a stronger offense this season will start on defense with quick touches. On defense: The Pirates’ 31-goals allowed in 2015 was infl ated by a couple of non-league blowouts to 4A opponents, and Riverside returns most of the pieces from a defense that only gave up 10 goals in league play. The Pirates will use double stoppers at times. Velasco’s key to the season: “Always keep my players in shape.” 2015 Boys Finish Pendleton Buckaroos Head coach: Troy Blackburn, 3rd year Assistant coaches: Sean Williams (boys), 3rd year; Cristal Delgado (girls), 2nd year Returning lettermen: 10 Returning starters (top 2105 time): (Boys) Isaac Sanchez (16:48.3), jr.; Emmanuel Ibarra (18:08.3), jr.; Trystin Seavert (18:14.7), jr. (Girls) Melany Solorio (20:31.2), jr.; Morgan Hancock (21:26), jr.; Sidney Tovey (22:10.1), jr.. Other seniors: (Boys) Irvin Morales, Wade Kirkpatrick; (Girls) Alexis Morales Impact transfer: (Girls) Alice Todryk, so. (Bangor, Wisc.) Blackburn’s keys to the season: “First the athletes have to understand their goals. What they want to achieve. Once they have a vision then they have to take one day at a time. 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