Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 8, 2017)
SPORTS TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017 1B FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @EOSPORTS BAKER CITY ONE MORE GAME Hep- pner’s Logan Grieb runs onto the fi eld during the 65th annual Oregon East West Shrine All-Star football game on Saturday in Baker City. Grieb, who was original- ly select- ed to the game as an al- ternate, helped his East team take home a 29-23 victory over the West. Staff photo by Eric Singer East West Shrine game gives five locals one more chance at gridiron glory “It’s unbelievable, I can’t even describe how awesome it is to come out knowing you have one more game.” By ERIC SINGER East Oregonian Staff photo by Eric Singer Heppner’s Kevin Murray celebrates his fumble recov- ery in the second half of Saturday’s 65th annual Ore- gon East West Shrine All-Star football game in Baker City. Murray’s East team won the game 29-23. MLB BAKER CITY — The last time Logan Grieb had stepped foot on a football fi eld, it was a day full of disap- pointment. It was the Class 2A state semifi nals in Hillsboro in November 2016, where his Heppner Mustangs came up short against the eventual state champion Regis Rams by a 26-3 score. To make matters worse, Grieb was injured in the game and watched the majority of the second half from the sideline. However, on Saturday night Grieb got one more chance for a positive fi nal memory from the game he has played for so long. Grieb was one of 60 Class 1A-4A prep football seniors from the Class of 2017 that hit the gridiron under the lights for the 65th annual Oregon East West Shrine All-Star Game at Baker High School’s Memorial Stadium. “One more football game is great because that’s something you can’t do — Kevin Murray, Heppner High School graduate and East player. for the rest of your life,” Grieb said after the game, wearing a wide smile. “And getting to play one more time with these new teammates, it was awesome.” Grieb’s former teammate and all-state defensive lineman Kevin Murray had similar feelings for being able to strap on the helmet and pads one more time to play the game he loves, and knew he wanted to make the most of this extra opportunity. “It’s unbelievable, I can’t even describe how awesome it is to come out knowing you have one more game,” he said. “You have one more chance to give it your all every single play and that’s how I played, like every one was my last. I went in thinking ‘I’m getting pulled after this play, so make it great’ that was my mentality.” Grieb and Murray were joined by three other football stars from Umatilla and Morrow counties on the East team, including former Stanfi eld duo of Dylan Grogan and Thyler Monkus, and Mac-Hi’s Riley Chester. Like the boys from Heppner, both Monkus and Grogan were happy to get one more chance to play football after their senior seasons ended in the championship game loss to Regis. “This game is going to stick with me forever,” said Monkus. “I met a lot of great people and after losing that state See SHRINE GAME/2B College Football Mariners trade for All-Star fi rst baseman Beavers quarterback McMaryion to transfer By KEVIN HAMPTON Albany Democrat-Herald Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star fi rst baseman Yonder Alonso from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for minor league outfi elder Boog Powell. T h e Mariners, who have not been in the postseason since 2001, entered t h e i r double- header at Alonso Kansas City trailing the Royals by 1½ games for the second wild-card spot. Alonso, 30, is hitting .266 with 17 doubles, 22 home runs and 49 RBIs. He ranks second among American League fi rst baseman with a .527 slugging percentage. “I feel like it’s a compli- ment he brings to our lineup, particularly the left-handed bat and how he pairs with (Danny) Valencia, which they’ve done before,” Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said. “It’s a balance he brings to our lineup, See MARINERS/2B AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Oregon State quarterback Marcus McMaryion (3) throws against Stanford during the fi rst half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. CORVALLIS — Quarterback Marcus McMaryion has elected to transfer from Oregon State. McMaryion will be immediately eligible having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public health, and has two years of eligibility remaining. “After much thought, consideration, and discus- sion with my family I would like to announce that I am transferring from Oregon State,” McMaryion said in a press release. “I want to thank the fans of Beaver Nation, the coaching and academic staff, and my teammates for a great three years. As I close this chapter of my life as a graduate, the next chapter awaits. It has been a privilege representing this program on and off the fi eld. For my OSU brothers on the fi eld, remain 11 strong and have a great season.” McMaryion started six games last season after Darell Garretson, who began the year as the starter, struggled with inju- ries and poor performance. Conor Blount stepped in briefl y before getting injured and the coaches then went to McMaryion. McMaryion came through to lead the Beavers to Pac-12 wins over Cali- fornia and Oregon. He completed 101 of 170 passes for 1,286 yards and 10 touchdowns with fi ve interceptions and a 136.5 effi ciency rating. The performance was not good enough to propel him into the starting position during fall camp. Transfer Jake Luton was announced as the starter with Garretson and McMaryion battling for the No. 2 spot. Soccer Hope Solo looks to revive soccer career abroad Former US goalkeeper recovering from shoulder replacement Associated Press AMSTERDAM — Amer- ican goalkeeper Hope Solo is looking to resume playing and says she has had offers to play overseas. Solo was handed a six-month suspension and her contract with U.S. Soccer was terminated last year following the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after she called Sweden’s team “cowards” for their defensive style of play against the Amer- icans. Since the abrupt break in her career, the 36-year-old Solo has focused on recovering from shoulder replacement surgery. “Let’s be clear, a goalkeeper peaks a little bit later in their career, so I feel like I have many years ahead of me if that opportunity arises,” Solo said in an interview Monday. “I’m very happy with my career See SOLO/2B In this Aug. 3, 2016, fi le photo, U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo takes the ball during a women’s Olympic football tourna- ment match against New Zealand in Belo Hori- zonte, Brazil. AP Photo/Eugenio Savio, File
