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SOCCER/XC Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4A GREATER OREGON LEAGUE R M Projected Finish La Grande Tigers Mac-Hi Pioneers Baker Bulldogs Ontario Tigers Head coach: Tim Lee, 11th year Assistant coach: Monty Williams, 7th year; Adrian Soto, 2nd year Returning starters: Mayra Ortiz, M, sr.; Maria Moreno, GK/M, sr.; Daisy Mendoza, D, sr.; Celeste Rodriguez, F, sr.; Yamilex Ortiz, M, jr.; Viridiana Mendoza, D/M, jr.; Christy Macias, D/M, jr.; Patty Burres, D, so. Other returners: Brenda Mendoza, DM, sr.; Julisa Bernal, DM/GK, sr.; Lorena Leon, M, sr.; Lizzy Burres, F/D, so.; Nalleli Madrigal, F, so. Mac-Hi Pioneers Head coach: Martin Martinez, 16th year Assistant coach: Devin Holmes, 3rd year 2016 season: 9-6-1 overall, 4-2 GOL (2nd); lost to Cascade in 4A first round. Key returners: Faith Kelly, D, sr.; Brianna Hernandez, D, sr.; Lorena Romero, D, sr.; Rachael Lyon, M, sr.; Bianca Garcia, F, jr.; Jacky Gomez, M, sr. Head coach: Joe Cobb, 1st year Assistant coach: Andrea Chairez, 1st year. Season outlook: The 2017 season will be the first for the Irrigon girls soccer program, which hopes to begin to build a solid program like their boys’ counterparts have done over the last few years. 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon Head coach: Carlos Velasco, 5th year Assistant coach: Yvonne Torres, 3rd year Returning starters: Abigail Hernandez, Bianca Avalos, Brendy Avalos, Alondra Caldera, Estrella Daltoso, Faith Rosen, Neftali Pacheco, Skylar Wightman, Yoanna Lopez Returning letterman: Nahomy Claustro, Karina Llamas, Brenda Flores Team’s expectations: “Win districts again and make it to the second round in state” Nyssa Bulldogs Irrigon Knights (Rankings based on coaches and media votes) 2017 Schedule Aug. 24 at Hermiston 4 p.m. Aug. 29 vs. Mac-Hi 4:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Pendleton Noon Sept. 5 vs. Baker 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Portland Christ. 6:15 p.m. Sept. 14 at Estacada 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at La Grande 4 p.m. Sept. 22 vs. Riverside* 5 p.m. Sept. 29 vs. Irrigon* 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Baker 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at Nyssa* 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Riverside* 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Irrigon* 1 p.m. Oct. 27 vs. Nyssa* 5:30 p.m. *-denotes league game 2017 Schedule Aug. 29 vs. Baker 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at Stevenson (WA) 1 p.m. Sept. 7 at La Grande 4 p.m. Sept. 9 vs. Portland Christ. 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Portland Adventist 6 p.m. Sept. 14 vs. White Salmon (WA) 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Riverdale 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Mac-Hi 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at Umatilla* 5 p.m. Sept. 30 vs. Nyssa* 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at Irrigon* 1 p.m. Oct. 14 vs. Umatilla* 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Nyssa* 2 p.m. Oct. 28 vs. Irrigon* 4 p.m. *-denotes league game 2017 Schedule Sept. 7 at Hermiston JV 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at White Salmon (WA) 5 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Hermiston JV 4:30 p.m. Sept. 21 vs. White Salmon (WA) 5 p.m. Sept. 23 vs. Nyssa* 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at Umatilla* 7 p.m. Oct. 7 vs. Riverside* 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Nyssa* 3 p.m. Oct. 21 vs. Umatilla* 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Riverside* 4 p.m. *-denotes league game *-denotes league game #-game played at The Dalles HS CROSS COUNTRY 2016 Boys Finish H ood River and The Dalles controlled the district all around last season, but Hermiston expects to make a big push in its final season in the OSAA. Hermiston Bulldogs of miles this summer. Angel Benites, Heredia, Anderson and Freddy Ibarra have put in over 300 miles this summer. Hard work equals success so I expect Hermiston to once again compete for a district title and make some noise at state.” Blackburn’s key to the season: “Hard work and consistency will be key in the success of both our teams. In running you get out what you put in, the more work you do the better you will be, and that is what we will need to do.” 2017 Schedule Sept. 2 at Ultimook Nike Invite TBD Sept. 9 Runner’s Soul XC* 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at Oregon City Invite 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at Umatilla TBD Sept. 28 Bulldog Fest* TBD Sept. 30 at Nike Portland XC 8 a.m. Oct. 7 at Richland (WA) Invite TBD Oct. 14 at George Fox XC Classic TBD Oct. 19 Wildhorse Invite TBD Oct. 26 CRC Districts TBD *-denotes races in Hermiston ARE YOU READY? FALL IS HERE! e v a H F un ! Go als! 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And the improvement from the young athletes are going to be crucial for the Buckaroos if they want to improve their standing in the district, which is goal No. 1 for them this season. Stewart’s key to the season: “A strong junior varsity team that pushes the varsity and team unity.” 2017 Schedule Sept. 9 Dress Up Parade Run 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at Umatilla TBD Sept. 30 Nike Portland XC 8 a.m. Oct. 7 Richland (WA) Invite TBD Oct. 13 at Mac-Hi Gutbuster TBD Oct. 19 Kyle Burnside Invite TBD Oct. 26 Districts (at Wildhorse) TBD EO File photo Hermiston’s Emanuel Ibarra and Pend- leton’s Nick Oja run side-by-side at 2016 Runner’s Soul XC Fest in Hermiston. G O C ARDINALS ! C OLUMBIA B ASIN E LECTRIC C O -O P Fossil • Condon Heppner • Ione Lexington Heppner 541-676-9146 Condon 541-384-2023 GOOD LUCK CARDINALS! M urray’s Drug INC. 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SERVING THE NEEDS OF UMATILLA & MORROW COUNTIES Hermiston, LLC Points Hood River Eagles The Dalles Riverhawks Hermiston Bulldogs Pendleton Buckaroos 5A COLUMBIA RIVER CONFERENCE HERMISTON: 320 S. Hwy 395 541-564-0888 Umatilla Vikings Irrigon Knights 2017 Schedule Head coach: Troy Blackburn, 3rd year Assistant coaches: Sean Williams (Boys Assistant), 3rd year; Patti Shult (Girls Assistant), 1st year. Returning starters: (GIRLS) Melany Solorio, senior; Morgan Hancock, sr.; Sidney Tovey, sr.; Sheila Solorio, soph. (BOYS) Isaac Sanchez, sr.; Emanuel Ibarra, sr.; Angel Benites, jr.; Nicholas Brashears, jr. Other returners: Martin Heredia, jr. Impact newcomers: (GIRLS) Julianna Joyce, fr.; Amanda Nygard, fr.; Faith Bartch, jr.; Fatima Frasser, fr.; Emily Collinsworth. (BOYS) Adrian Delgado, fr.; Jaime Corona, fr.; Brooks Bellinger, fr. Team’s primary goals: (GIRLS) “This year we are returning all of our key contributors from our third place district team from last year, and we are adding two promising freshmen. With returning state qualifiers Melany Solorio and Morgan Hancock, our team leader Sidney Tovey and adding good freshmen and transfers we have the strongest girls team that I have coached. I expect us to be competitive in districts and be competitive in state.” (BOYS) “Last year was a developmental year for our team, but we have returned all of our top seven from last year. We have three-time state qualifier Isaac Sanchez leading with fellow senior Emanuel Ibarra, along with very committed core that have put in a lot Page 11C Riverside Pirates Riverside Pirates Umatilla Vikings (Rankings based on coaches and media votes) vs. Hermiston at Umatilla vs. The Dalles vs. Banks# vs. Pendleton at Ontario* vs. Riverside vs. La Grande* vs. Baker* vs. Ontario* at La Grande* at Baker* Projected Finish iverside is the front-runner for the league title this year after returning the majority of its roster from last season, while Umatilla should be improved. Irrigon is also debuting a girls team this season. Top two teams get a postseason berth. ac-Hi and La Grande made the GOL a two-horse race in 2016 and will likely do the same this season. The top two teams in the league earn automatic postseason berths. 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