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VOLLEYBALL/SOCCER Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1A OLD OREGON LEAUGE 1A BIG SKY LEAGUE Projected Finish Helix Grizzlies Powder Valley Badgers Joseph Eagles Echo Cougars Cove Leopards Wallowa Cougars Pine Eagle Spartans T he race to the district tournament was an exciting one in the OOL last season, as Echo, Helix, Joseph and Powder Valley clearly established themselves as the top teams. It’s set up to be a four-team race again this year, with the top three teams getting automatic postseason berths. 2017 Schedule Aug. 24 vs. Umatilla Aug. 24 vs. Ione Aug. 29 vs. Weston-McEwen Aug. 31 vs. Stanfield Aug. 31 vs. Mac-Hi Sept. 7 vs. Riverside Sept. 7 vs. Pilot Rock Sept. 9 Helix Tournament Sept. 12 vs. Joseph* Sept. 29 at Powder Valley* Sept. 21 vs. Elgin Sept. 23 vs. Pine Eagle* # Sept. 23 vs. Cove* # Sept. 26 vs. Nixyaawii* Sept. 26 vs. Echo Oct. 3 at Nixyaawii* Oct. 5 at Cove* Oct. 7 at Wallowa* Oct. 7 at Joseph* Oct. 10 at Echo* Oct. 14 vs. Powder Valley* Oct. 14 vs. Wallowa* Aug. 24 Aug. 24 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 8 vs. Condon/Wheeler vs. Heppner vs. Stanfield vs. Irrigon% at Ione 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 26 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 W 3-0 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. A (Rankings based on coaches and media votes) vs. Wallowa* 10 a.m. vs. Pine Eagle* 3 p.m. at Powder V. Tourn. 9 a.m. at Riverside Tourn. 10 a.m. at Nixyaawii* 5:30 p.m. at Pine Eagle* 5 p.m. vs. Cove* 11 a.m. at Helix* 5:30 p.m. at Wallowa* 4 p.m. at Powder Valley* 1 p.m. vs. Powder Valley* 4 p.m. at Joseph* 1 p.m. vs. Nixyaawii* 4 p.m. vs. Helix* 5:30 p.m. vs. Joseph* 4 p.m. at Cove* 2 p.m. Projected Finish 5A COLUMBIA RIVER CONFERENCE he Hood River Valley Eagles have controlled the CRC for the past few years and with five all-league returners this year they’re set up to repeat again in 2017. Hermiston will be strong again as they look to make noise in their final season in the OSAA. Top two teams get postseason berths. T Hood River Eagles Hermiston Bulldogs Pendleton Buckaroos The Dalles Riverhawks (Rankings based on coaches and media votes) Hermiston Bulldogs with the program and creating a family atmosphere will be the key to our success this year.” Team’s three biggest strengths: Harshberger says the team’s biggest strengths are the strong returning core starters, the experienced defense and the team’s work ethic. 2017 Schedule Aug. 24 vs. Umatilla Aug. 28 at Mac-Hi Sept. 1 vs. La Grande Sept. 5 at Century Sept. 9 vs. Putnam Sept. 12 at La Salle Prep Sept. 15 vs. St. Helens Sept. 21 vs. Hillsboro Sept. 26 vs. The Dalles* Oct. 3 at Hood River* Oct. 10 at Pendleton* Oct. 12 at The Dalles* Oct. 17 vs. Hood River* Oct. 24 vs. Pendleton* W 8-0 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. *-denotes league game 2017 Schedule Aug. 24 at Echo *-denotes league game Aug. 24 at Helix L 3-0 Aug. 24 vs. Umatilla L 3-2 Aug. 25 at Country Christian L 2-0 Aug. 25 vs. Trinity Lutheran% W 2-0 Aug. 25 vs. North Douglas% L 2-0 Aug. 26 vs. Perrydale L 2-0 Conf. Hood River* 6-0 Hermiston* 4-2 The Dalles 2-4 Pendleton 0-6 1-866-352-6348 All-League Returners Ovr. 13-1-2 12-4-1 4-11 1-11-2 *-made postseason vs. Hosanna Christ. L 2-0 vs. Joseph L 2-0 vs. Willamette Valley 5 p.m. vs. Mitchell/Spray* 5 p.m. vs. Irrigon 1 p.m. vs. Echo 5 p.m. at Condon/Wheeler 9 a.m. vs. Union$ 11 a.m. vs. Pilot Rock$ 2 p.m. vs. Heppner$ 4 p.m. at Condon/Wheeler* 5 p.m. vs. Horizon Christian* 5 p.m. at Riverside Tourney TBD at Dufur* 5 p.m. vs. Sherman* 5 p.m. at South Wasco* 5 p.m. vs. Dufur* 5 p.m. at Mitchell/Spray* 1 p.m. vs. Condon/Wheeler* 5 p.m. *-denotes league game $-game played at Condon/Wheeler 2016 Final Standings Hood River — Angel Sonato, D, sr.; Erik Siekkinen, D, sr.; Saul Cha- varria, M, sr.; Travis Running, GK, sr. The Dalles — Alberto Gallegos, F, fr.; Pedro Ayala, M, sr. Hermiston — Noe Silva, M, sr.; Miguel Hoyos, D, sr.; Antonio Cam- pos, GK, sr.; Joel Mendez, D, sr. Pendleton — Drew Lunny, D, sr.; Sawyer Powell, M, sr. Pendleton Buckaroos Head coach: Jeremy Talbot, 5th year Assistant coaches: John Scanlan, 1st year; Fred Wolotira, 1st year. Returning starters: Sawyer Powell, sr., F; Drew Lunny, sr., D; Jose Rodriguez, sr., MF; Aiden Henderson, jr., D; Jonathan Lopez, soph., F; Andrew Wolotira, soph., GK. Other returners: Nic Oja, sr., MF; Connor Stanley, soph., D; Max Breiling, soph., D. Impact newcomers: Gabe Rodriguez, fr., MF; Johann Valera, fr., MF; Juan Ortiz, fr., MF; Evan Evans, soph., F; Michael Rodriguez, soph., MF. Talbot’s key to the season: “To put in the hard work and commitment to learn from mistakes and be a better team each game.” Primary goals: “We have a young, fairly inexperienced team, so the primary goal will be to build productive habits that help us to grow as a team this year. We are also focusing on touch and possession of the ball. Finally, we have a goal to make the playoffs this year.” Team’s biggest Go Grizzlies! Customs • Hot Rods Restoration of classic Cars Aug. 26 Aug. 26 Aug. 26 Sept. 5 Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 2017 Schedule www.holtonsecretlab.com 2801 S T . A NTHONY W AY , P ENDLETON , OR 97801 WWW . SAHPENDLETON . ORG L 3-0 Head coach: Brandi Orem, 3rd year Returning starters: Morgan Orem, OH, sr.; Maggie Flynn, OH, sr. Other returning lettermen: Renee Peterson, S, jr.; Emily Taylor, back row, sr. Impact newcomers: Eva Martin, S, fr.; Serenity Rodriguez, fr.; Katheryn Burns, MH, jr.; Emma Rietmann, MH, so. Orem’s key to the season: “Achieving our set goals and we will have a good season.” Good Luck Grizzlies! Good Luck Grizzlies! Aug. 25 vs. Umatilla 2:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Irrigon L 3-0 Aug. 29 at Riverside 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Mitchell/Spray* 5 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Ione 9 a.m. Sept. 9 vs. Pilot Rock Noon Sept. 9 vs. Union 3 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Heppner 6 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Ione 5 p.m. Sept. 14 vs. Dufur 5 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Umatilla 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Sherman 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at S. Wasco Tourn. 9 a.m. Oct. 3 vs. Trinity Lutheran 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at Horizon Christian* 5 p.m. Oct. 10 vs. Mitchell/Spray* 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at Ione* 5 p.m. Head coach: Jim Smith, 3rd year Assistant coach: Mollie Carter, 1st year Returning starters: Annika Rietmann, sr.; Alyssa Carnine, sr. Other returning lettermen: Lacy Aamodt, H, jr.; Katie Jaeger, S, jr.; Miranda Morrow, DS, sr. Impact newcomer: Sidney Geer, fr. 2016 season: 7-18 overall, 5-9 Big Sky League (5th). Smith’s key to the season: “No injuries.” Ione Cardinals *-denotes league game %-game played at Ione HS BOYS SOCCER Head coach: Richard Harshberger, 11th year Assistant coaches: Freddy Guizar, 4th year; Francisco Carillo, 5th year; Brandon Purcell, JV coach, 2nd year; Ricardo Sotelo, JV coach, 1st year Returning starters: Antonio Campos, GK, sr.; Mark Mejia, midfield/ forward, sr.; Migual Hoyos, defender, sr.; Edgar Avila, defender, sr.; Joel Mendez, forward, sr.; Noe Silva, midfield, sr.; Emilio Leal, midfield, jr. Other returning lettermen: Miguel Ortega, defender, sr. Other seniors: Pedro Maciel, midfield Impact newcomers: Fredy Mendoza, defender/midfield, jr.; Oliver Paredea, forward, so.; Matt Mendez, defender so.; Juan Carlos Muniz Navarrete, GK, jr. Primary goals this season: The Bulldogs wish to mirror last season and have another strong post-season. Since this is Hermiston’s final year in the OSAA, the Bulldogs want to “go out of the OSAA with a bang.” Harshberger’s key to the season: “Staying healthy/minimizing injuries. We have a strong core of returning players, but also lots of new faces and bringing those new faces up to speed South Wasco County Dufur Rangers Condon/Wheeler Ione Cardinals Sherman Huskies Mitchell/Spray Condon/Wheeler Knights Echo Cougars 2017 Schedule Projected Finish rlington dominated the BSL a season ago, but will not field a team this season. That means that the race to the BSL crown is wide open, with Dufur and South Wasco considered the preseason favorites. The top four teams clinch spots in the district tournament, with only three getting state playoff berths. *-denotes league game #-games played at Echo HS W 3-0 Head coach: Janice Scott, 8th year Assistant coach: Des Thew Key returners: Codi Hewlett, OH/S, soph.; Alyssa Ray, MB, sr.; Monique Montoya, S, sr.; Marti Huff, MB, sr.; Lexie Cox, OH, jr.; Alex Putman, S, jr.; Rachel McCarty, OH/S, soph. 2016 season: 22-8 overall, 11-3 OOL; lost to Helix in district tournament. Page 9C (Rankings based on coaches and media votes) Helix Grizzlies Head coach: Dianna Melton, 2nd year Assistant coach: Cecelia Bonifer, 2nd year Returning starters: Sadie Wilson, MB, sr.; Kailey Mize, MB, sr.; Charmayne Bennett, S, sr.; Lynne Roberts, S/DS, jr.; Arianna Krol, OH, jr. Other returners: Kyleen Stahancyk, L/ DS, soph. 2016 season: 19-11, 8-6 OOL (3rd); Lost to Adrian 3-0 in first round of playoffs. Melton’s key to the season: “The Grizzlies are hard workers with strong senior leadership and dedicated role players. The team not only works hard but they work smart — having the utmost trust in their teammates’ abilities.” East Oregonian strengths: “Coachability — we have a lot of players who learn quickly from mistakes or feedback. Individual defending — our guys know how to contain the ball, how to communicate well and how to tackle the ball.” 2017 schedule Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 at Lewiston (ID) vs. Milwaukie vs. La Grande at Sandy at La Grande vs. Mac-Hi at Redmond vs. Hood River* at The Dalles* vs. Hermiston* at Hood River* vs. The Dalles* at Baker at Hermiston* *-denotes league game 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. TBD 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m.
