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A18 Sports Blue Mountain Eagle GU Continued from Page A10 “We didn’t know what lineup changes we might have to make before and during the match, said head coach Shae Speth. “It ended up that we were able to stay with our usual rotation. We practice in a way that any player can play pretty much any position and with any combination of players.” $IWHUVFRULQJWKH¿UVWWZR SRLQWVLQWKH¿UVWVHW&HQWUDO Linn got on the board and the teams kept the scoring fairly close as the teams tried to be- come familiar with what the other team was bringing of- fensively and defensively. Prospector Samantha Brock extended the lead, 17- 12, then the Cobras made a push, getting within one at 21- 20 before Grant Union pulled away behind strong serving by Kori Pentzer and key at- tacks by Mariah Moulton. 0RXOWRQ ¿QLVKHG RXW WKH set serving, with a kill by Pentzer on the last point of the set. After a rough start on The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Gathering in the middle the Prospectors cheer after successful rally are, from left, Kori Pentzer, Jocelynn Smith, Rheanna Cartner, Mariah Moulton, Chelsie Kodesh and Samantha Brock. serve-receive in the second set, Grant Union pushed ahead early with tough serv- ing from Samantha Brock. “We settled in a bit more WKDQLQWKH¿UVWVHWDQG&HQ tral Linn made several hitting errors,” said head coach Shae Speth. Pentzer served two aces in a row which pushed the score WR¿QLVKLQJWKHVHWZLWK a kill. Prospector Chelsie Kodesh was on a roll early in the third set with a strong serving run, pushing the score to 8-2. Central Linn had trouble controlling the ball, as Grant Union dominated for the win. Speth said she expects tough competition on the road ahead. “There are eight very good teams at Redmond, and it comes down to who plays the best on those two days,” she said. “We have strong rep- resentation from the Wapiti League with all three teams CHEER Visit us online at BlueMountainEagle.com Continued from Page A10 You Tube November 15th at 2 p.m. Outpost Pizza, Pub and Grill Grant County Little League has supported youth softball and baseball programs for many years; join us at our annual meeting and become a voting member, board member or coach! The success of these programs depends on your participation. 02914 “We plan to do more vol- unteer work next year,” Mar- ciel said. Marciel was involved with cheer as a high school stu- dent, and said when she saw the cheer coach position open, she jumped at the chance. “It’s been my dream to come back and coach the cheer team,” she said. “I’d like to thank Jason Miller (football head coach) for his support of cheerlead- ing and allowing us to support the football team,” she said. Marciel said Gibson’s leadership as the sole senior this year has been helpful. “She’s stepped up and taught me as well as the other girls, so she’s been a valuable asset.” “All four years have been great – win or lose,” Gibson Wednesday, November 4, 2015 making the Final 8 – Burns, Grant Union, Imbler – and an- other two from the other east- ern Oregon league – Culver and Weston-McEwen.” She expects Bonanza will be a strong team. ³)URP ¿OP ZH¶OO ORRN WR see what their tendencies are, but we strongly believe that if we play our game and play well, we can beat anyone,” she said. “Regardless of what happens this weekend, we’ve had an incredible season, and one of the best in our program KLVWRU\ %XW ZH DUH GH¿QLWH ly not just happy to be going back to Redmond – we want to win.” The Prospectors will have The Eagle/Angel Carpenter a send off at 3:15 p.m. Thurs- day from the school parking Grant Union’s Wyatt Weaver rushes to the outside to gain yards for the Prospectors in last Friday’s lot. The stats game against Imbler. Grant Union vs. Central Linn Mariah Moulton: 11 kills, 1 ace, 6 digs Samantha Brock: 6 kills, 1 ace, 1 dig, 2 block assists Kenzie Wilson: 1 solo block, 4 block assists Kori Pentzer: 16 kills, 4 aces, 100 percent serve-receive, 7 digs Rheanna Cartner: 3 aces, 8 digs, 2 block assists Heather Mosley: 2 kills Jocelynn Smith: 1 kill, 1 solo block Taylor McCluskey: 100 percent serving Chelsie Kodesh: 2 aces, 13 digs PROS eight more points, and later, after a nine-play series, tied the score 28-28. The Panthers’ conversion Continued from Page A10 points put them ahead of the Wyatt Weaver caught the JDPH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH ZLWK touchdown pass and Cauy 8:22 left in the third. Imbler scored in the Weaver caught for the extra fourth, and took two inter- two points. It was during Imbler’s ceptions straight to the goal next series McConnell went line. <RXQJFRYHUHGWKH¿HOGWR down with an injury after a tackle and was helped off the score on a kickoff return, but the Prospectors were out of ¿HOG Imbler’s Tyler Tandy time to recover, and the game scored for the Panthers, ended. Grant Union and fans had bringing the score to 16-6. After Prospector Hayden high hopes the team would Young added six more points make it to the playoffs, and for Grant Union, the team the game against Imbler was recovered an onside kick to the deciding factor, as well ,PEOHU DQG FORVHG WKH ¿UVW as how a couple other teams ranked. quarter with a 22-6 lead. Burns and Imbler advance Tandy found an open spot to score again in the second to the playoffs from the Wa- quarter and the Panthers piti League this week, with Burns facing Toledo and Im- gained the two points. Imbler tried to hold back bler facing Lost River Satur- Mariah Gibson Grant Union in the red zone; day. Although Friday’s loss on fourth down, the Prospec- said. “Even though I’m on to tors had a timeout and Re- was a letdown, the Prospec- bigger and better things, I’ll imers persevered to score six tors made it a better season this year with a 4-4 overall never forget cheering for the more. Prospectors.” A highlight at the close of record and 2-2 in league. Finishing up their high She said having a different the quarter came when Wyatt FRDFKHDFK\HDUZDVGLI¿FXOW Weaver caught an intercep- school football career are six seniors: Andrew Copenhaver, at times, but added, “You have tion. Grant Union held a 28-14 Antonio Dancer, Clayton WR¿QGDZD\WRPDNHLWZRUN Vaughan, Garrett McCon- for the sport.” lead going into the half. Her favorite part of cheer- The Grant Union cheer- nell, Hayden Young and Wy- ing is “the adrenaline and the leaders and dance students att Weaver. The seniors played on the emotions when you get in- from Body, Fitness, Dance volved and pumped up with performed a halftime routine. team throughout their high the games,” she said. In the third quarter, the school years, with Weaver Commenting on the tra- crowded cheered as Prospec- joining the program this year. “The team improved this dition of the cheerleaders tor Elijah Humbird made a doing one push-up per point fourth-down tackle; however, year through increased ma- when touchdowns are scored, Grant Union was unable to turity, improved leadership, and more consistent effort in VKH VDLG ³, FDQ GH¿QLWHO\ GR make good on the turnover. push-ups even better.” Imbler came back to gain practice and games,” Mill- er said. “I am proud of their efforts and they way they played with intensity. Look- ing forward, we need to con- tinue to improve our mental and physical toughness.” He added, “This year’s senior class had a great four- year stint in the program – they will be missed.” FACEBOOKERS: Become an Eagle fan today! NO ONE KNOWS YOUR EQUIPMENT BETTER. Your AGCO Parts Dealer has the parts you need when you need them. Hardware, chain, batteries, tillage, belts, cutting parts. We have the quality parts you need to keep your AGCO equipment running smoothly during the demanding harvest season. Highly trained service personnel at AGCO Parts make it all come together, so you can rest easy. Visit your AGCO Parts Dealer and get the parts and services you need to “Keep you in the Field” this season. Find out more at agcoparts.com. 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