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SPORTS
East Oregonian
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Races: Night of Destruction July 17
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capacity, which is approxi-
mately 1,050 fans. Conces-
sions will be boxed in a to-go
manner for the spectators.
“We had three events last
year, and the health depart-
ment limited us to 250
fans and 250 people in the
competitor area,” Walden
said. “When there were only
250 in the stands, it looked
pretty thin. There is hope
if things keep going in the
right direction that we might
be able to add more fans.”
While the raceway was
shut down, Walden and his
crew made much-needed
improvements to the three-
eighths mile asphalt oval
track, and sponsors are back
on board for another season.
“The track was built in
1967,” Walden said. “There
has really been no improve-
ment since then. We had
about a quarter of it resur-
faced so that there is a better
surface for them to race on.”
The back side of the track,
and a 6-foot stretch between
the wall and the track, which
was a huge source of dust
when cars went through, has
been resurfaced. The start-
ing line also has a fresh coat
CASCADE COLLEGIATE
CONFERENCE
Team
League Overall
Corban
5-1
10-2
Oregon Tech
6-2
6-2
Eastern Oregon
3-3
7-5
Warner Pacific
3-3
5-6
Southern Oregon
2-2
2-2
Bushnell
3-5
3-5
Multnomah
0-6
1-22
#Lewis-Clark State
0-0
22-2
#Northwest
0-0
4-3
#College of Idaho
0-0
8-9
Note: Due to COVID-19 concerns, Ever-
green and Walla Walla have elected to
opt out of the 2020-21 season.
#Teams that have opted out of spring
conference schedule
NWAC EAST DIVISION
East Oregonian, File
Super mini stock drivers warm up before their main event race at the Hermiston Raceway
in 2019.
of paint.
“That small section was
dirt for years,” Walden said.
“The cars would kick up
dust. This will be better for
the fans in the stands. The
place has been beat up for so
long. We are treating it the
way it should be. The spon-
sorships and competitors
reflect that. The Hermiston
people have been great.”
Walden said he has busi-
nesses in line to help put on
a good show and entertain
people.
Other events on tap for
the raceway include Night
of Destruction, starring Mr.
Dizzy on July 17, Saturday
Night Thunder on July 31,
the Labor Day Spectacular
on Sept. 4-5, and Champion-
ship Night on Sept. 12.
The final event of the
racing season will be Oct. 23
with the Racing Dynamik’s
Prolate Challenge, featur-
ing pro lates, hobby stocks,
legends, mini-stocks and
hornets.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
each night, with racing
commencing at 6 p.m.
Walden, a former racer
who used to compete at
the raceway, has leased the
raceway since 2018 with an
option to buy.
The raceway opened as
the Umatilla Speedway on
April 30, 1967.
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Dixon will be trying to
tie A.J. Foyt’s record seven
championships while lead-
ing an expanded Ganassi
organization. The team will
field four cars this season
with only Marcus Ericsson
returning for a second year.
Dixon will be acclimating to
new teammates Johnson and
second-year IndyCar driver
Alex Palou.
Dixon in 20 seasons has
never won back-to-back
titles, but his current streak
of two in the last three years
is the best of his career. He
turns 41 in July, but noted
Tom Brady recently won a
sixth Super Bowl at 43.
“I don’t think you can ever
really put a time scale on it or
an age or anything like that,”
Dixon said. “I think we’ve
seen the longevity, not just
Team
North Idaho
Treasure Valley
Walla Walla
Columbia Basin
Wenatchee Valley
Big Bend
Yakima Valley
Blue Mountain
Spokane
League Overall
2-0
2-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-2
WOMEN’S COLLEGE
BASKETBALL
CASCADE COLLEGIATE
CONFERENCE
Team
League Overall
Eastern Oregon
6-0
12-2
Bushnell
7-1
9-2
Oregon Tech
2-4
2-4
Corban
2-4
3-4
Warner Pacific
1-5
5-7
Multnomah
0-4
0-8
#Lewis-Clark State
0-0
14-6
#Northwest
0-0
6-3
#College of Idaho
0-0
4-14
Note: Due to COVID-19 concerns, Ever-
green, Southern Oregon and Walla Walla
have elected to opt out of the 2020-21
season.
#Teams that have opted out of spring
conference schedule
NWAC EAST DIVISION
Team
Big Bend
Treasure Valley
Wenatchee Valley
Walla Walla
North Idaho
Columbia Basin
Yakima Valley
Blue Mountain
Spokane
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Indy:
Through games played April 15
MEN’S COLLEGE
BASKETBALL
OSU:
yards per play, second best
in the Pac-12.
“We feel really good
about that group, and we’re
building depth there as
well,” offensive coordinator
Brian Lindgren said.
With its depth at tight
end, Lindgren said it affords
OSU’s offense incredible
flexibility. Lindgren particu-
larly loves it when he can put
two tight ends on the field,
which in most cases is Quit-
oriano and Musgrave.
“It puts some pressure on
the defensive coordinator,”
Lindgren said.
Quitoriano is look-
ing to diversify his game
this offseason and spring.
The former Sprague of
Salem High standout was
an immediate success as a
freshman blocking in the
run game. But to complete
the package, Quitoriano has
to threaten as a receiver. He
has slowly evolved. In his
second college season in
2019, Quitoriano caught five
passes for 100 yards, two
for touchdowns. During the
seven-game 2020 season,
Quitoriano improved to 14
catches for 185 yards.
LOCAL STANDINGS
League Overall
4-0
4-0
1-0
1-0
2-1
2-1
1-1
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-2
COLLEGE BASEBALL
CASCADE COLLEGIATE
CONFERENCE
Team
Lewis-Clark State
College of Idaho
Corban
Oregon Tech
Eastern Oregon
League Overall
23-1
30-2
10-14
18-21
10-14
11-25
9-11
14-20
4-16
4-20
NWAC EAST DIVISION
Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press, File
Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) makes a touchdown catch against UCLA in
2019 in Pasadena, Calif.
“I think I’ve made big
jumps, every year. There’s
always room to improve,”
Quitoriano said. “I think
I’ve gotten a lot better, and
I’m gonna try to only go up
from here.”
Lindgren said Quitori-
ano’s pass catching ability
is somewhat overshadowed
because of Musgrave’s
downfield playmaking abil-
ity.
“I look for his catches to
grow, for sure,” Lindgren
said. “There’s some situa-
tions where I feel kind of
in our sport but across sports
in general, there’s so many
different ways, whether it’s
the mental game or training
or anything like that.”
Penske has three IndyCar
champions on its roster: Josef
Newgarden has two titles,
while Simon Pagenaud and
Will Power each have one.
Power has confirmed he’s in
a contract year this season,
while Pagenaud declined to
comment; Roger Penske said
contract talks are ongoing
with all his drivers, but he’s
generally been on record as
opposed to fielding four
teams.
Penske has plenty on his
plate beyond driver contracts
as he begins his second
season as owner of both Indy-
Car and Indianapolis Motor
Speedway. His first year of
ownership was decimated
by the pandemic and he was
forced to host the Indianapo-
lis 500 without spectators for
the first time in history.
bad for him because Luke
is such a talented guy in
the pass stuff. Sometimes,
Teagan doesn’t always get
the opportunities.”
Such was the case during
the first padded 11-on-11
play period of the spring.
Musgrave was one of the
receiving highlights, as he
made big plays, particularly
in third-down situations.
“That was really good
to see,” Lindgren said. “I
think continuing to get
those guys more involved in
the pass game is something
SPORTS BRIEFING
Arlington Rodeo
returns May 1-2
ARLINGTON — The
Arlington Saddle Club
announces the return of
their Jackpot Rodeo after
last year’s cancellation.
The 73rd Arlington Jack-
pot Rodeo will be held May
1-2, in Arlington.
Events for this year will
begin on Saturday, May 1,
with the parade through
downtown Arlington at
10 a.m. and the Queen’s
luncheon immediately
following the parade at
the North Gilliam County
Rural Fire Department Hall
on Railroad Avenue. Rodeo
action begins at 12:30 p.m.
both Saturday and Sunday,
May 2. A cowboy break-
fast will be served on May
2 at the Masonic Hall from
7-10 a.m.
Arena action will
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we’re continuing to look at
through the spring.”
Coach Jonathan Smith
said last week when it
came to those who caught
his eye physically, Quito-
riano topped the list. He’s
down 9 pounds from his
roster weight of a year ago,
but Quitoriano’s speed and
power have increased.
“My main focus during
this offseason was my mobil-
ity and flexibility,” Quitori-
ano said. “Trying to be the
model worker in the room,
as much as I can be.”
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Barton Laser Leveling
Blue Mountain Community College
Blue Mountain Diagnostic Imaging
CHI St. Anthony Hospital
CMG Financial
CMG Financial
Columbia Point Equipment Company
Corteva Agriscience
Davita Blue Mountain Kidney Center
Desire For Healing Inc
Duchek Construction
Hill Meat Company
Jeremy J Larson DMD LLC
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co.
feature the traditional
rodeo events, including
bull riding and ranch bronc
riding, with added money
each day. The specialty
events will be mutton
bustin’, junior and pee wee
barrel racing, buddy barrels
and mini bulls. A $500 gas
card will be awarded to
the All-Around cowboy or
cowgirl. The cook shack
will be serving food both
days.
Ticket prices are $6 for
adults and $4 for children
12 and under. A two-day
pass is available for $9 for
adults and $6 for children
12 and under.
For additional infor-
mation on the Arling-
ton Jackpot Rodeo, call
256-438-0572. For royal-
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541-993-6875.
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Kopacz Nursery & Florist
Landmark Tax Services
McEntire Dental
McKay Creek Estates
NW Metal Fabricators Inc
Pendleton KOA
RE/MAX Cornerstone
Rob Merriman Plumbing & Heating Inc
Starvation Ridge Farming, LLC
Sun Terrace Hermiston
Tum-A-Lum Lumber
Umatilla Electric Cooperative
Umatilla Electric Cooperative
WalMart
Team
Spokane
Yakima Valley
Columbia Basin
Treasure Valley
Big Bend
Walla Walla
Wenatchee Valley
Blue Mountain
League Overall
4-0
11-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-5
3-1
3-1
1-3
2-6
1-3
1-3
1-5
1-5
0-6
0-6
COLLEGE SOFTBALL
CASCADE COLLEGIATE
CONFERENCE
Team
League Overall
x-College of Idaho
18-0
30-8
x-Southern Oregon
17-1
34-2
Oregon Tech
14-4
29-5
Corban
12-6
19-15
Warner Pacific
6-12
13-18
Carroll
6-12
11-23
Eastern Oregon
6-12
10-24
Bushnell
4-14
7-27
Providence
4-14
4-19
Northwest
3-15
4-22
x-clinched playoff berth
NWAC EAST DIVISION
Team
North Idaho
Big Bend
Walla Walla
Wenatchee Valley
Columbia Basin
Treasure Valley
Yakima Valley
Spokane
Blue Mountain
League Overall
6-0
7-0
2-0
2-4
5-3
5-3
2-2
3-3
2-2
2-2
1-3
3-7
0-2
1-2
0-6
0-7
0-0
0-0
COLLEGE MEN’S
SOCCER
NWAC EAST DIVISION
Team
Blue Mountain
Spokane
Wenatchee Valley
Columbia Basin
North Idaho
Treasure Valley
Walla Walla
League Overall
1-0-1
1-0-1
1-0-1
1-0-1
1-0-1
1-0-1
1-2-1
2-2-1
0-1-0
0-2-0
0-1-0
0-1-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
COLLEGE WOMEN’S
SOCCER
NWAC EAST DIVISION
Team
Spokane
Walla Walla
Columbia Basin
Yakima Valley
Blue Mountain
North Idaho
Treasure Valley
Wenatchee Valley
League Overall
2-0-1
2-0-1
2-0-1
2-1-1
2-2-0
2-2-0
1-1-0
1-1-0
1-2-0
1-2-0
0-1-0
1-1-0
0-2-0
0-2-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
PREP BASEBALL
5A INTERMOUNTAIN
CONFERENCE
Team
Pendleton
Crook County
Ridgeview
Hood River Valley
Redmond
The Dalles
League Overall
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
4A/3A MID-COLUMBIA
Team
Richland
Chiawana
Kamiakin
Kennewick
Hermiston
Hanford
Walla Walla
Southridge
Pasco
League Overall
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
4-2
4-2
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-3
3-3
2-2
2-2
2-4
2-4
0-5
0-5
3A SPECIAL DISTRICT 5
Team
Burns
Riverside
Nyssa
Vale
Umatilla
Irrigon
Wallowa Valley
League Overall
0-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
2A/1A SPECIAL DISTRICT 7
Team
League Overall
Sherman/Arlington/
Condon
2-0
2-0
Heppner/Ione
1-0
1-0
Stanfield/Echo
0-0
1-0
Grant Union/Prairie City 0-0
0-1
Weston-McEwen
0-0
0-1
Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii/
Ukiah
0-1
0-1
Lyle/Wishram/
Klickitat/Trout Lake
0-2
0-2
Adrian
0-0
0-0
Dufur/South Wasco Co. 0-0
0-0
Glenwood
0-0
0-0
Union/Cove
0-0
0-0
PREP SOFTBALL
5A INTERMOUNTAIN
CONFERENCE
Team
Pendleton
The Dalles/Dufur/
Sherman/Wasco Co.
Ridgeview
Crook County
Hood River Valley
Redmond
League Overall
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
1-0
1-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
3A SPECIAL DISTRICT 2
Team
Burns
Wallowa Valley
Riverside
Nyssa
Umatilla
Vale
Crane
Irrigon
League Overall
0-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
2A/1A-SD6 SPECIAL DISTRICT 6
Team
League Overall
Weston-McEwen
0-0
0-1
Adrian
0-0
0-0
Stanfield/Echo
0-0
0-0
Elgin
0-0
0-0
Grant Union/Prairie City 0-0
0-0
Heppner/Ione
0-0
0-0
Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii
0-0
0-0
Union/Cove
0-0
0-0
PREP BOYS SOCCER
4A/3A MID-COLUMBIA
Team
Richland
Pasco
Kamiakin
Chiawana
Kennewick
Hermiston
Hanford
Southridge
Walla Walla
League Overall
4-0-0
5-0–0
3-0-0
3-1-0
3-1-0
4-1-0
3-2-0
3-2-0
3-2-0
3-2-0
2-3-0
2-3-0
1-4-0
1-4-0
0-4-0
0–5-0
0-3-0
0-4-0
ON THE SLATE
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
Prep baseball
McLoughlin at Irrigon (2), 11 a.m.
Lyle/Wishram/Klickitat/Trout Lake at
Riverside (2), 1 p.m.
Sherman/Arlington/Condon at Pilot
Rock/Nixyaawii/Ukiah (2), 1 p.m.
Grant Union/Prairie City at Weston-McE-
wen (2), noon
Prep softball
Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii at Riverside (2),
1 p.m.
Union/Cove at Weston-McEwen (2),
3 p.m.
Grant Union/Prairie City at Hepper/Ione
(2), 1 p.m.
College men’s soccer
Blue Mountain at North Idaho, 2 p.m.
College women’s soccer
Blue Mountain at North Idaho, noon
Prep track and field
McLoughlin at Union Invite, 11 a.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18
College baseball
Blue Mountain at Treasure Valley (2),
noon
MONDAY, APRIL 19
Prep boys tennis
Pendleton at Hood River, 3 p.m.
Prep girls tennis
Hood River at Pendleton, 2 p.m.
Prep boys soccer
Kennewick at Hermiston, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Prep baseball
Hermiston at Southridge, 5 p.m.
Pendleton at Redmond, 4:30 p.m.
Riverside at Stanfield/Echo, 4 p.m.
Heppner/Ione at Umatilla, 4 p.m.
Prep softball
Kennewick at Hermiston, 3 p.m.
Redmond at Pendleton, 4:40 p.m.
Union/Cove at Echo/Stanfield (2), 2 p.m.
Umatilla at Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii (2),
4 p.m.
Weston-McEwen at McLoughlin (2),
4 p.m.
Prep boys tennis
Hermiston at Chiawana, 4 p.m.
Stanfield/Echo at Weston-McEwen,
4 p.m.
Prep girls tennis
Hermiston at Chiawana, 4 p.m.
Stanfield/Echo at Weston-McEwen,
4 p.m.
College volleyball
Columbia Basin at Blue Mountain, 5 p.m.
Columbia Basin at Blue Mountain,
6:30 p.m.
Men’s college basketball
Blue Mountain at Columbia Basin,
7:30 p.m.
Women’s college basketball
Blue Mountain at Columbia Basin,
5:30 p.m.