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Page 6C VOLLEYBALL East Oregonian 5A COLUMBIA RIVER CONFERENCE he Hood River Valley Eagles ran away with the CRC title in 2016, and even after losing some all-state talent are expected to stay strong. Pendleton returns some fi repower after a second place fi nish a year ago, while Hermiston is on its third coach in three years. The top two teams are guaranteed a playoff spot. Projected Finish Hood River Eagles T Pendleton Buckaroos Hermiston Bulldogs The Dalles Riverhawks (Rankings based on coaches and media votes) Wednesday, August 30, 2017 2016 Final Standings All-League Returners Conf. Hood River* 8-1 Pendleton* 5-4 The Dalles* 3-6 Hermiston 2-7 Hood River — Shae Duffy, sr.; Emily Curtis, soph.; Katie Kennedy, soph.; Kennedy James, sr. The Dalles — Jodi Thoma- sian, sr.; Kathryn Bradford, sr.; Bailey LeBreton, jr. Pendleton — Lauren Rich- ards, sr.; Maureen Davies, sr. Ovr. 25-6 9-12 4-14 6-13 *-made postseason Pendleton Buckaroos Hermiston Bulldogs Head coach: Amanda Lapp, 4th year (6th year with team) Assistant coaches: Kristan Garton, 3rd year; Jodi Primus (JV), 1st year.; Shelby Harris (JV assistant), 1st year; Diana Ellis (freshmen), 1st year; Amy Martin (freshmen), 1st year. 2016 season: 9-12 overall, 5-4 in CRC (2nd); lost to Corvallis 3-0 in 5A fi rst round. Returning starters: Maureen Davies, M, sr.; Kirah McGlothan, L, jr.; Kalan McGlothan, MH, sr.; Elli Nirschl, OH, jr.; Lauren Richards, S, sr. Other returning lettermen: Talia Lunny, DS, sr.; Kaci Garber, DS, sr.; Aspen Garton, DS/S, jr. Impact newcomers: Jaiden Lemberger, sr.; Kourtny Garnett, sr. Team’s biggest strengths: Pendleton has a wealth of talent returning in 2017, which means experience and offense will be two Staff photo by E.J. Harris things the Bucks have Pendleton’s Lauren Richards sets the ball as teammate working for them to Maureen Davies looks on in a 2016 game against Hood start off the season. River in Pendleton. Lapp’s key to the season: “Putting in the hard work and effort consistently. Competing with drive and determination to push ourselves to our highest potential.” Head coach: Amy Dyck, 1st year Assistant coaches: Becky Wadekamper, 1st year; Maloree Moss (JV), 2nd year; Jodi Blake (JV2), 1st year. 2016 season: 6-13 overall, 2-7 CRC. Returning starters: Breena Wadekamper, S/DS, sr.; Sophia Streeter, MB, jr. Other seniors: Masie Hancock, S/DS; Taylor Swaggert, OH/DS; Lesly Santoyo, DS/S. Impact newcomers: Ireland McDonough, OH, jr.; Scout Reagan, OH/MB, jr.; Emma Combes, OH/DS, soph.; Daisy Maddox, OH/RS, soph.; Halee Stubbs, L, soph.; Kendall Dowdy, S, fr. Primary goals for the season: “This season we are striving to re-establish Hermiston volleyball as a contender in our league and the region. What we lack in pure size, we Staff photo by E.J. Harris hope to make up for in strong Hermiston’s Sophia Streeter hits the ball in serving and passing, and the Bulldogs’ 2016 game against La Grande in Hermiston. Streeter is one of just two return- effi cient defense.” Dyck’s key to season: “Strong ing starters to a Bulldogs squad that struggled last season. team cohesion/belief that we are capable of winning, tough serving and passing, and a willingness to fi ght for every single rally.” 2017 Schedule Aug. 26 vs. Troy (ID) L 1-0 Sept. 1 at Mt. View Invite 8 a.m. Sept. 5 vs. Baker 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 vs. La Grande 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 vs. Hermiston* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Oregon City Tourn. 8 a.m. Sept. 26 vs. Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Dalles* Sept. 30 at Westview Tourn. Oct. 3 at Hermiston* Oct. 5 at La Grande Oct. 10 at Hood River* Oct. 12 vs. The Dalles* Oct. 14 Pendleton Tourn. Oct. 17 vs. Hermiston* Oct. 19 at Baker 6:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2017 Schedule Aug. 26 vs. Imbler$ W 2-1 Sept. 1 at Mtn. View Invite 8 a.m. Sept. 5 at La Grande 7 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Pasco (WA) 3:45 p.m. Sept. 14 vs. The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Walla Walla (WA) 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Pendleton* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at TPC Offi cials Invite 8 a.m. Sept. 26 at The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 vs. Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Westview Tourn. 8 a.m. Oct. 3 vs. Pendleton* 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 vs. The Dalles* 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Hood River* 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Pendleton Tourn. TBD Oct. 17 at Pendleton* 6:30 p.m. *league game $-part of Hanah Cashell Memorial Tournament in La Grande GOOD LUCK TO CONDON/WHEELER KNIGHTS!! *-denotes league games G O K NIGHTS ! www.mtvalleylandco.com LEE DOCKEN, Principal Broker P.O. 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