5A GIRLS BASKETBALL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5A COLUMBIA RIVER CONFERENCE PROJECTED FINISH Hermiston Bulldogs Pendleton Buckaroos The Dalles Riverhawks Hood River Valley Eagles or the first time since 2005, the Pendleton Buckaroos ended the regular season with a league championship, ousting perrenial champion Hermiston. But Hermiston will be hungry to take back the crown for a final time as a member of the OSAA this year. F (Rankings based on coach and media votes) East Oregonian 2016-17 FINAL STANDINGS League Overall Pendleton 8-1 12-8 Hermiston 7-2 14-11 The Dalles 3-6 9-12 Hood River 0-9 6-14 Page 3C RETURNING ALL-LEAGUE Pendleton — Kalan McGlothan, sr.; Maureen Davies, sr.; Hallie Porter, sr. Hermiston — Maddy Juul, sr.; Jazlyn Romero, so. The Dalles — Jodi Thomasian, jr. Hood River — Emily Curtis, jr. Pendleton Buckaroos Hermiston Bulldogs Head coach: Kevin Porter, 2nd season Assistant coaches: Kim Taber, Ron Murphy (JV head coach), Jeremy Talbot (JV2) 2016-17 season: 12-8 overall, 8-1 Columbia River Conference (1st), lost 55-38 to Putnam in 5A first round. Returning starters: Kalan McGlothan, F, sr.; Maureen Davies, F, sr.; Hallie Porter, G, sr. Other returners: Jaiden Lemberger, G, sr.; Katie Bradt, F, jr.; Hunter Kiele, F, jr.; Ulyanna Guerrero, G, jr. Other seniors: Rylee Gentner, F (lettered as sophomore) Impact newcomers: Megan George, G/F, jr.; Carissa Cooley, G, so.; Sami Spriet, G, so. Porter’s expectations: “We want to build on last season’s success and continue to build a strong girls basketball program at Pendleton.” Head coach: Juan Rodriguez, 2nd season Assistant coaches: Maloree Moss 2016-17 season: Last year, Hermiston’s season ended with a one-point loss to Bend in the first round of the 5A playoffs. The Bulldogs ended with a 7-2 record in league play and 14-11 overall. Hermiston’s efforts earned a No. 12 rank in Rodriguez’s first year at the helm. Returning starters: Maddy Juul, F, sr.; Jazlyn Romero, G, soph.; Jordan Thomas, F, jr. Other returners: Regan Meyers, G, sr.; Hannah Thompson, G, sr.; Sydney Stefani, G, jr.; Madison Wilson, G, jr.; Courtney Wheeler, G, sr. Team expectations: “Ultimately our goal is March.” Rodriguez said. “Our philosophy is uptempo, we’re going to press and we’re going to get in the passing lane.” Staff photo by Kathy Aney Pendleton’s Rylee Gentner (14) puts up a shot during a Nov. 29 game against Baker at Warberg Court. 2017-18 SCHEDULE 2017-18 SCHEDULE Nov. 29 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 14 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 2 Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 vs. Baker L 56-47 vs. Summit L 54-51 at Southridge (WA) 7 p.m. at Walla Walla (WA) 7 p.m. vs. Lewiston (ID) 5:30 p.m. vs. Wilsonville 7 p.m. at South Albany 7 p.m. at Rex Putnam 12 p.m. at Summit Tournament TBD at Summit Tournament TBD at Summit Tournament TBD vs. Dallas 7 p.m. at La Grande 7:30 p.m. at Baker 7:30 p.m. vs. Hood River* 7 p.m. Staff photo by E.J. Harris Hermiston’s Maddy Juul shoots the ball guarded by Wilsonville’s Jessica Classen in the Bulldogs’ 55- 46 loss to the Wildcats on Dec. 1 in Hermiston. Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 20 vs. La Grande at The Dalles* at Hermiston* at Hood River* vs. The Dalles* vs. Hermiston* vs. Hood River* at The Dalles* at Hermiston* 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Nov. 29 at Walla Walla (WA) L 40-29 Dec. 1 vs. Wilsonville L 55-46 Dec. 2 Lewiston (ID) L 55-46 Dec. 5 vs. Hanford (WA) 5:45 p.m. Dec. 8 vs. Chiawana (WA) 5:45 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cleveland 7 p.m. Dec. 19 vs. Clackamas 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at West Valley 5:45 p.m. Dec. 27 at Lake Oswego Tourn. TBD Dec. 28 at Lake Oswego Tourn. TBD Dec. 29 at Lake Oswego Tourn. TBD Dec. 30 at Lake Oswego Tourn. 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