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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
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