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1A BASKETBALL Wednesday, December 7, 2016 1A BIG SKY LEAGUE East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald Page 9 1A OLD OREGON LEAGUE P lenty of experienced players return for the teams in the Big Sky, and coaches don’t expect the lay of the land to look much different this season than it did a year ago. Projected Finish Sherman ince joining the OOL along with Echo and Helix in 2014-15, Nixyaawii has yet to lose a league game while winning back-to-back conference titles. That’s a run the rest of the OOL is eager to halt, and they’ll have a shot at it this year after the Golden Eagles were hit hard by graduation. Cove is added to the mix this season. S 2015-16 Final Standings BSL Dufur Horizon Christian Conf. Ovr. Sherman* 14-0 26-4 S. Wasco* 11-3 South Wasco Horizon* Dufur Arlington C/W Condon/Wheeler Ione Mitchell/Spray (Rankings based on coach and media votes) M/S 2-12 7-16 2-12 12-0 27-2 9-3 16-10 6-6 9-17 Powder Valley* 9-3 Echo Echo Wallowa Helix Cove 8-17 Ovr. Joseph* Helix 6-8 10-14 Conf. Nixyaawii* Nixyaawii 10-4 14-12 4-19 OOL Wallowa 8-6 13-14 3-11 2015-16 Final Standings Powder Valley 22-6 Ione Arlington Projected Finish Joseph Pine Eagle Pine Eagle (Rankings based on coach and media votes) 4-8 1-11 1-11 17-7 5-16 4-21 2-19 *made postseason *made postseason Nixyaawii Golden Eagles Arlington Honkers Head coach: Teren Humphrey, 6th year Assistant coach: Mark Sumner, 1st year Returning starters: Anthony Valdez (All-BSL HM), sr.; Shawn Hauner, sr.; Javier Cazares, sr.; Benjamin Evans, sr.; Brett Troutman, jr. Other returners: Connor Cunningham, sr.; Justin McAninch, so.; TJ Longacre, so. On offense: Mismatches in personnel will dictate the Honkers’ attack. On defense: The Honkers will run a half-court press. Newcomers: Andrew Frail, sr.; Diego Valdez, so.; Jacob Shandy, fr. Humphrey’s expecta- tions: “We are looking to improve with every game, and focus on our team and taking care of the things that we can control.” 2015-16 fi nish: 8-17, 2-12 BSL (Arlington lost its last three games of the season and did not qualify for districts.) 2016-17 Schedule Nov. 30 at Helix Dec. 2 vs. Delphian Dec. 3 vs. Horizon Christian Dec. 8 vs. Pilot Rock (at Umatilla) Dec. 9 at Umatilla Tourney Dec. 10 at Umatilla Tourney Dec. 15 vs. The Dalles JV Dec. 28 at Country Christian Dec. 29 vs. Jordan Valley (at C.C.) Jan. 6 vs. Mitchell/Spray* Jan. 7 at South Wasco* Jan. 10 at Condon/Wheeler* Jan. 13 vs. Ione* Jan. 14 at Horizon Christian* Jan. 20 at Sherman* Jan. 21 at Dufur* Jan. 27 vs. South Wasco* Jan. 28 at Mitchell/Spray* Feb. 3 vs. Horizon Christian* Feb. 4 at Ione* Feb. 7 vs. Condon/Wheeler* Feb. 10 vs. Sherman* Feb. 11 vs. Dufur* *-denotes league game W 42-25 W 55-40 L 51-55 3:30 p.m. TBD TBD 7 p.m. 4:30 p.m. TBD 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Condon/Wheeler Knights 2016-17 Schedule Dec. 2 vs. Monument/Dayville W 44-34 Dec. 3 vs. Echo W 51-49 Dec. 6 at Heppner 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9 vs. McKenzie 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 vs. Prarie City 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16 vs. Enterprise (at Pilot Rock) 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Pilot Rock 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28 vs. Elkton (at McKenzie) 1 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at McKenzie Hoop Classic TBD Jan. 6 vs. Ione* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Horizon Christian* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 vs. Arlington* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at South Wasco* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 vs. Mitchell/Spray* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Dufur* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 vs. Sherman* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 vs. Horizon Christian* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Ione* 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Mitchell/Spray* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. South Wasco* 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Arlington* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 vs. Dufur* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Sherman* 5:30 p.m. *-denotes league game Ione Cardinals Head coach: Dana Heideman, 1st year Returning starters: Austin Carter (All-BSL HM), F, sr.; Colton Hollis, G, sr.; Donald McElligott, G, sr. Wyatt McNary, C, jr. Other returners: Danny Doherty, G, sr.; Tyson Epperson, C, jr.; Tyler Carter, F, so.; Logan Burright, F, so. Newcomers: Junior Verduzco, G, so.; Hector Aguilar, G, sr.; Henry Padberg, G, sr. On offense: The Cardinals look to run a high-low attack. On defense: Depending on the match-up, the Cardinals will employ multiple zones and man-to-man throughout the season. Heideman’s expectations: “To earn a district play-off position.” 2015-16 fi nish: 4-19, 3-11 BSL (The Cardinals lost to Dufur 45-30 in the fi rst round of the district tournament.) Head coach: Austin Cinna- mond, 2nd year Returning starters: Bryce Harrison (All-BSL HM), G, jr.; Jose Cortes, G, sr.; Jake Bold, F, sr.; Trey Homer, C, jr. Other returners: Rene McCoin, F, sr.; Hunter Winslow, G, so. Newcomers: Joe Jaeger, F, sr.; Ty Wright, G, sr.; Anthony Campbell, F, sr.; Will Lapan, sr.; Scott Archer, G, jr.; Jacob Hoover, F, jr.; Cooper Johnson, G, fr.; Cort Colby, G, fr.; Cal Homer, G, fr. On offense: The Knights will try to remain unpredictable by running multiple sets plays. On defense: The Knights will employ zone and man, as well as trapping versions of both. Cinnamond’s expectations: “Do our best and be competi- tive in every game.” 2015-16 fi nish: 10-14, 6-8 BSL (The Knights’ season ended in the fi rst round of districts with a 53-32 loss to Horizon Christian.) 2016-17 Schedule Dec. 2 vs. Weston-McEwen L 77-42 Dec. 3 vs. Irrigon L 72-34 Dec. 9 vs. Prarie City (at Condon) 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 vs. McKenzie (at Condon) 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Echo 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Stanfi eld Tourney TBD Dec. 17 at Stanfi eld Tourney TBD Dec. 20 vs. Helix 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Riverside 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Condon/Wheeler* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 vs. Sherman* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Arlington* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 vs. Dufur* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Mitchell/Spray* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. South Wasco* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Horizon Christian* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Sherman* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 vs. Condon/Wheeler* 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Dufur* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. Arlington* 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 vs. Mitchell/Spray* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at South Wasco* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 vs. Horizon Christian* 5:30 p.m. *-denotes league game Head coach: Shane Rivera, 5th year Assistant coaches: Aaron Ashley, 5th year; Alan Crawford, 10th year; Ken Mayfi eld, 1st year. Returning starters: Chandler Case, C, sr. Other returners: Wilbur Oatman, F, jr.; Thomas Bushman, F, jr.; Deven Barkley, F, so. Newcomers: Anthony Matamoros, F, sr.; Joseph St. Pierre (transfer from Pendleton), G, sr.; Jesse Church, G, sr.; Noah Enright, F, jr.; Shayden Hoisington (transfer from Pilot Rock), F, so.; James Penney, F, so. On offense: The Golden Eagles are a pick-and-roll based offense. On defense: Plenty of zone and full court press is in the works. Rivera’s expectations: “We gradu- ated eight seniors, so it would be diffi cult to match what we have done over the past two seasons. However, with the new kids added to what we have coming back, I still think it’s possible for us to be competitive with the top teams in our league this season.” 2015-16 fi nish: 27-2, 12-0 OOL (The Golden Eagles’ only loss to a 1A team was to Sherman 74-65 in the state semifi - nals. They rebounded to take third with an 81-69 win over Damascus Christian.) 2016-17 Schedule Nov. 30 vs. Arlington Dec. 3 at Bickleton (WA) Dec. 6 vs. Pilot Rock Dec. 9 at College Place (WA) Dec. 10 vs. Walla Walla (WA) Dec. 16 at Echo* Dec. 17 vs. Wallowa* Dec. 20 at Ione* Dec. 28 Helix Holiday Classic Dec. 29 Helix Holiday Classic Jan. 6 at Cove* Jan. 7 at Powder Valley* Jan. 13 vs. Nixyaawii* Jan. 14 vs. Joseph* Jan. 20 at Pine Eagle* Jan. 21 vs. Echo* Jan. 27 at Wallowa* Jan. 28 vs. Cove* Feb. 3 vs. Powder Valley* Feb. 4 at Nixyaawii* Feb. 10 at Joseph* Feb. 11 vs. Pine Eagle* *-denotes league game Head coach: Krieg Mueller, 1st year Assistant coaches: Phil Marcum, 1st year; Curtis Bodewig, 1st year Returning starter: Ty Mulder, F, jr. Other returners: Klay Jensen, G, sr.; Noah Scott, G, so.; Chris Medrano, F, sr.; Hank Gehrke, G, sr.; Devan Craig, G, so.; Zack Gehrke, G, jr. Newcomer: Morgan Marcum, F, jr. On offense: The Cougars will adhere to the principles of the motion offense. On defense: Look for the Cougars to keep the pressure high with an aggressive man-to-man. Mueller’s expectations: “Be in contention for district title.” 2015-16 fi nish: 9-17, 6-6 OOL (The Cougars’ season ended with a fourth-place fi nish at districts after a 65-49 loss to Powder Valley.) GO TIGERS ! General Contractor - C.A.P. Construction 541-701-4747 cjpoznanski@gmail.com WA#CPCONC*915LJ • OR#193984 *-denotes league game L 59-28 W 55-50 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. TBD TBD 7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Helix Grizzlies Head coach: Ben Maney, 4th year Assistant coach: Zach Orem, 3rd year Returning starters: Justin Williams (All-OOL HM), C, sr.; Jon Shaw, F, sr.; Tylor Fehren- backer, G, sr.; Grant Christman, F, sr. Other returners: Caiden Marks, G, sr.; Gavin Newtson, G, so. Newcomers: Sam Carlson, F, so.; Allan Holden, G, sr.; D’Artagnan Carlson, G, fr. Maney’s expectations: “Our goal this season is to continue our step forward with Grizzly basketball, consistently compete throughout the whole season and earn another ticket to districts come district time.” 2015-16 fi nish: 4-21, 1-11 OOL (Helix’s lone league win was enough to secure the team’s fi rst district tournament berth in 15 seasons. They lost there in the second round 69-43 to Joseph.) Echo Cougars C.A.P. CONSTRUCTION, LLC To all the Stanfield Athletes, GOOD LUCK this Season! 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