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A6 — BAKER CITY HERALD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 SPORTS Baker sweeps Pendleton, falls to Weiser game from the moment that the fi rst serve was made. “They (Pendleton) have Baker’s volleyball team continued its marathon week an easier time overcoming defi cits, and getting into a of matches on fi ve straight rhythm,” Abrego said. “We just days, sweeping the Class had to take that with a grain 5A Pendleton Buckaroos on Thursday, Sept. 9 in the Baker of salt and put our nose to the grindstone. We came out hot, gym. and stayed hot.” The Bulldogs rebounded Baker led from the start, from a 3-0 sweep at the hands pushing its lead to as large as of the Weiser Wolverines the previous night, also on Baker’s 12 points at 20-8. Baker won the set 25-10. home court. Junior co-captain Jozie The win over Pendleton Ramos said Baker played the improved Baker’s season fi rst set at the pace it prefers. record to 4-2. “We have to come in and Baker was back on its home fl oor Friday for a tourna- get it done, we have to play with our tempo and not play ment, and Saturday against how they want to play,” Ramos McCall-Donnelly, Idaho. said. In the second set, Pend- Buckaroos no match for leton stayed within one the Bulldogs point early but again Baker A quick turnaround extended its lead, going on to from Wednesday’s loss to Weiser went favorably for the win 25-14. Abrego said one of the Bulldogs with a sweep of the Buckaroos less than 24 hours bigger improvements Baker made after the loss to Weiser later. was better communication on Baker coach Ali Abrego the court. said the Bulldogs were “If you don’t communicate, prepared for Pendleton, an then you won’t win,” she said. experienced team with eight “Volleyball is a game of unity, seniors on the roster. and moving as a cohesive unit As a team that was pre- and if one piece of the puzzle dominantly made of upper- isn’t fi tting with another then classmen, Abrego knew that that’s a problem.” this was going to be a tough By COREY KIRK ckirk@bakercityherald.com During the second set Baker kept multiple rallies going with diffi cult saves. Those sequences help the players maintain their excite- ment, Ramos said. “It really gets the whole team fi red up, it gets the whole crowd fi red up which then turns into more momentum for us,” Ramos said. Pendleton rallied a bit in the third set, even taking a lead midway through. But Baker responded, eventually putting the match away with a 28-26 win. “That last set Pendleton fi nally got into their groove, so it really pushed us to be our best,” Abrego said. “28-26 is a hard set, so I was really happy with how it turned out.” Abrego said she was pleased with Baker’s ability to maintain its lead rather than becoming complacent and let- ting Pendleton rally. “You want to increase your lead when you can,” she said. “In games like that you want to give everybody the opportu- nity to play — we want to hold a decent lead so the young ones can come in.” Wolverines sweep the Bulldogs 3-0 Baker held the lead at Abrego said Baker players struggled to communicate, leading to confusion on mul- tiple key points. “We had several plays where we ran into each other, or a last minute a person run- ning towards the ball,” Abrego said. “Passes, our serve/receive was weaker tonight than it was (Tuesday) night (in a win over Burns). We couldn’t get into a rhythm and we sent too many free balls over the net. It’s really hard to win when you don’t run your offense.” In the third and fi nal set, the Wolverines took the early lead and then had to fend off a Corey Kirk/Baker City Herald Baker rally. The Bulldogs went on a Baker freshman Sofi a Hanson goes up for a spike 10-5 scoring run but Weiser attempt Thursday night, Sept. 9 against Pendleton. went on to win, again by a 25- At left is senior Lacy Churchfi eld, and at right, 23 margin. Ryann Paulsen. Abrego was encouraged by were tall and they had a solid Baker’s response in the fi nal multiple points during the block. But we didn’t really set. Had the Bulldogs played match Wednesday evening, that way the entire match, but the Bulldogs couldn’t hold approach them any different than we approach anybody the outcome might have been off Weiser’s rallies. else.” different, she said. Abrego expected the In the fi rst set, the Bulldogs “It’s really exciting, that’s Wolverines would be a tough took an early lead but Weiser the energy we need,” she said. opponent, with a schedule “We need to fi gure out how to that includes some top Idaho came back to tie the score at 22 and win the set, 25-23. teams. maintain that. We start off hot, The second set was similar, we get a lead, then we blow “Honestly they play a lot of good teams over there,” Abrego with Baker leading for much it because we get complacent said. “I knew they were going of the set but the Wolverines and we can’t afford to be to be well rounded, looking at rallying late, again winning complacent. Consistency beats them they had size on us, they 25-23. fl ashy any day.” Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29 over the Dallas Cowboys, does. “There was no doubt that TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady we’re going to win the game with him,” coach Bruce Arians and the Tampa Bay Bucca- said. “It’s just who’s going to neers didn’t fl inch. Down one point with 1:24 make plays.” With seats in a NFL sta- to go in the kickoff to the dium fi lled to full capacity for NFL season, the defending the fi rst time since the start Super Bowl champions were of the coronavirus pandemic, confi dent their 44-year-old quarterback would fi nd a way Ryan Succop won it with a 36- to win again Thursday night. yard fi eld goal with 2 seconds It’s simply what Brady, who remaining. Brady set it up with a last-minute drive di- threw for 379 yards and four rected on the same fi eld where touchdowns in a 31-29 win By FRED GOODALL Associated Press the Bucs became the fi rst team to play and win a Super Bowl in its home stadium seven months ago. It was the 49th game-win- ning drive the three-time NFL MVP has led in the fourth- quarter or overtime during regular season. That’s third on the all-time list behind Peyton Manning (54) and Drew Brees (53), who are both retired. “There’s obviously a lot to clean up,” Brady said after completing 32 of 50 passes with two interceptions. The Bucs, hoping to become the fi rst team to repeat as champions since Brady led the 2003 and 2004 New England Patriots to consecu- tive titles, turned the ball over four times. “We won,” the quarterback said, “but we know it was far from perfect.” For Brady, a seven-time champion, it was the 300th regular-season start in a sparkling 22-year career — a record for a quarterback. The 44-year-old also joined Drew Brees as the only players to throw for 300-plus yards in a game 100 times. Chris Godwin, Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown caught fi rst-half touch- down passes, and the Bucs (1-0) extended their winning streak to nine games dating to last December. Brady’s second TD pass of the night to Gronkowski put the defend- ing champs up 28-19. Succop’s fi eld goal came after Greg Zuerlein put the Cowboys ahead with a 48-yarder with 1:24 to go. “As I told our guys, I learned a long time ago we don’t learn anything more from losing than you do from almost losing. We’ve got a lot to learn,” Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. “Obviously not pleased with the start of the game. Loved the fi nish. Our guys are winners. They’re go- ing to fi nish.” STILL 1 # IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Convenient cancer care, close to home. Now more than ever, your health and well-being are important. That’s why we’re proud to provide infusion therapies 7 days a week. 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