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Page 10C 1A GIRLS BASKETBALL East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald 1A OLD OREGON LEAGUE PROJECTED FINISH Nixyaawii Golden Eagles Joseph Eagles Powder Valley Badgers Helix Grizzlies Cove Leopards Echo Cougars Wallowa Cougars Pine Eagle Spartans T he Nixyaawii Golden Eagles cruised their way through a perfect 27-0 overall season and a 15-0 mark in Old Oregon League play on their way to winning the 1A state championship a year ago. With the trio of Mary Stewart, Milan Schimmel and Kaitlyn Melton returning, expect the Golden Eagles to run away with the league title again this season. The race for the final two playoff spots may be wide open this year, with Helix and Echo having good chances to swipe them up. Head coach: Jeremy Maddern, 13th season 2016-17 season: 27-0 overall, 15-0 Old Oregon League (1st), won 1A state championship Returning starters: Mart Stewart, G, sr.; Milan Schimmel, G/F, sr.; Kaitlyn Melton, F, sr.; Ella Mae Looney, G, sr. Other returners: Ermia Butler, F, jr.; Tristalyn Melton, G, so.; Tyanna Broncheau, G, so.; Kylie Mountainchief, F, so.; Suzie Patrick, G, so. Impact newcomers: Lark Moses, G, so. Maddern’s expectations: “Our goal is to win back-to-back titles and be the first Class 1A team to repeat and go undefeated both championship seasons.” Head coach: Kirk Flerchinger, 5th year Assistant coach: Jim Smith, 5th season 2016-17 season: 9-13 overall, 5-9 OOL (6th) Returning starters: Sadie Wilson, F, sr.; Charmayne Bennett, sr.; Emma Fehrenbacker, G, sr.; Kailey Mize, F, sr. Other retuniers: Ari Krol, F , jr.; Hannah Christman, F, jr.; Annie Wood, F, jr. Other seniors: Lucy Case, G; Julianne Davis, G Impact newcomers: Kailey Cope, G , so.; Kyla Harper, F, so. Flerchinger’s expectations: “Our expectations are that we win as a team and lose as a team, and make each other better players and leaders and represent our school with pride.” at Dufur W 68-25 at Stanfield 5:30 p.m. vs. Crane# 6 p.m. vs. Jordan V.# 11 a.m. vs. Pilot Rock 6 p.m. vs. Wallowa* 5 p.m. vs. Cove* 4 p.m. vs. Imbler 6 p.m. at Umatilla 6 p.m. vs. South Wasco$ 6 p.m. vs. Ione$ 3 p.m. at Echo* 6 p.m. at Powder Valley* 6 p.m. at Helix* 6 p.m. vs. Pine Eagle* 4 p.m. vs. Joseph* 6 p.m. at Wallowa* 3 p.m. at Cove* 6 p.m. vs. Powder Valley* 4 p.m. vs. Echo* 6 p.m. vs. Helix* 4 p.m. at Pine Eagle* 7 p.m. at Joseph* 4 p.m. *-league game $-at Helix #-at Eastern Oregon University Echo Cougars *-league game Ione Cardinals Head coach: Heather Madison, 1st year Assistant coach: Brandy Russell (JV), 1st year 2016-17 season: 14-10 overall, 8-6 OOL (4th). Returning impact players: Lexi Cox, C, jr.; Rachel McCarty, G, soph.; Tylene Skillman, C, soph. Other returners: Valerie Martin, G, jr.; Kylie Murstig, G, jr.; Katelyn Jackson, C, so. Impact newcomers: Marti Huff, C, sr.; Brenna McPherson, C, fr. Madison’s expectations: “My expec- tation for this year is to come together as a team under a new coaching strategy and program and see some success at the district and state level.” Head coach: Nathan Heideman, 3rd year. Assistant coach: Kemmery Burright, 3rd year. 2016-17 season: Returning starters: Maggie Flynn, G, sr.; Morgan Orem, F, sr. Other returners: Emily Taylor, G, sr.; Annabell McDaniel, F, so.; Sarah Knop, F, so.; Mackenzie Heideman, G, so.; Elaina Ehrmantraut, F, so. Other seniors: Ariana Solorio. Impact newcomers: Kathryn Burns (transfer from Crane); Jessica Medina, G, fr.; Eva Marten, F, fr.; Barbara Garcia, jr. Heidman’s expectations: “Our goal is to make it to the Big Sky District Tournament.” 2017-18 SCHEDULE Dec. 1 vs. Pilot Rock L 26-54 Dec. 2 vs. Condon/Wheeler W 47-33 Dec. 7 vs. Faith Bible 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Columbia River Clash& TBD Dec. 9 at Columbia River Clash& TBD Dec. 15 at Griswold* 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Pine Eagle* 4 p.m. Dec. 19 vs. Heppner* 6 p.m. Dec. 21 vs. Horizon Christian 4 p.m. Dec. 28 vs. Ione# 12 p.m. Dec. 29 vs. Trout Lake (WA)# 12 p.m. Dec. 30 vs. South Wasco County 3 p.m. Jan. 4 vs. Nixyaawii* 6 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. Joseph* 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at Stanfield 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Powder Valley* 6 p.m. Jan. 13 vs. Wallowa* 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at Cove* 6 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. Griswold* 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 vs. Pine Eagle* 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Joseph* 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at Nixyaawii* 6 p.m. Feb. 3 vs. Powder Valley* 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Wallowa* 5 p.m. 2017-18 SCHEDULE Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 21 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 5 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 PROJECTED FINISH South Wasco County Sherman Huskies Horizon Christian Ione Cardinals Dufur Rangers Arlington Honkers Condon/Wheeler Mitchell/Spray (Rankings based on coach and media votes) Helix Grizzlies Dec. 1 Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 20 Dec. 22 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 1A BIG SKY LEAGUE 2016-17 FINAL STANDINGS League Overall Nixyaawii 15-0 27-0 Powder Vall. 12-3 22-7 Joseph 9-5 17-8 Echo 8-6 14-10 Cove 5-9 10-16 Helix 5-9 9-13 Wallowa 3-11 3-19 Pine Eagle 0-14 0-18 (Rankings based on coach and media votes) Nixyaawii Golden Eagles 2017-18 SCHEDULE Wednesday, December 6, 2017 vs. Touchet (WA) L 66-35 at Mac-Hi W 54-30 vs. Riverside L 36-34 at Pilot Rock 6 p.m. at Enterprise 6 p.m. at Enterprise Classic TBD vs. Echo* 6 p.m. at Wallowa* 5 p.m. vs. Condon/Wheeler 2 p.m. vs. Trout Lake (WA) 3 p.m. vs. South Wasco 6 p.m. vs. Ione 4 p.m. at Cove* 6 p.m. vs. Nixyaawii* 6 p.m. at Joseph* 4 p.m. vs. Pine Eagle* 5 p.m. at Echo* 3:30 p.m. vs. Wallowa* 3 p.m. vs. Cove* 4 p.m. at Powder Valley* 6 p.m. at Nixyaawii* 4 p.m. vs. Joseph* 6 p.m. at Pine Eagle* 4 p.m. 2017-18 SCHEDULE Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 *-league game &-played at Umatilla #-Played at Helix *-league game #-at Stanfield $-at Culver Head coach: Colby Garth, 1st year. 2016-17season: 22-8 overall, 13-1 BSL (1st), finished fifth at 1A state tournament. Returners: Emily Kirby, sr.; Hannah Davidson, sr.; Sara Grady, jr. 2017-18 SCHEDULE *-league game vs. Four Rivers vs. Joseph vs. Horizon Christian* vs. Condon/Wheeler* at Dufur* vs. Sherman* at Mitchell/Spray* at South Wasco* at Ione* vs. Ione* at Horizon Christian* at Condon/Wheeler* vs. Dufur* at Sherman* vs. South Wasco* vs. Mitchell/Spray* &-at Helix Condon/ Wheeler Arlington Honkers Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 vs. Enterprise L 77-30 vs. W-McEwen L 52-47 vs. Prarie City# 3 p.m. vs. N. Clackamas# 11 a.m. vs. La Grande JV% 3 p.m. at Stanfield Trn. TBD vs. Echo& Noon vs. Nixyaawii& 3 p.m. at Helix 4 p.m. at Dufur* 6 p.m. vs. North Lake$ 1 p.m. vs. Horizon Christ. 6 p.m. at South Wasco* 4 p.m. at M/Spray* 6 p.m. at Con./Wheeler* 6 p.m. vs. Sherman* 4 p.m. vs. Arlington* 6 p.m. at Arlington* 6 p.m. vs. Dufur* 4 p.m. vs. M/Spray* 6 p.m. at Horizon C.* 6 p.m. vs. South Wasco* 4 p.m. at Sherman* 6 p.m. vs. C/Wheeler* 4 p.m. W 40-2 L 47-10 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. Head coach: Kaden Lathrop, 1st year. 2016-17season: 11-14 overall, 8-6 BSL. 2017-18 SCHEDULE Dec. 8 vs. N. 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