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A18 Sports Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Prospector JV overcomes Tiger challenge WHAT’S Tigers travel to Jordan Valley on Friday HA PPENING The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@ bmeagle.com. For meetings this week, see our list in the classifi eds. By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle The 2A Grant Union Pros- pector junior varsity and 1A Monument/Dayville Ti- ger varsity volleyball teams made it an exciting evening in Dayville. Competing Oct. 4, the Prospectors took the heat, winning 3-1, after the Tigers threatened to push the match to five sets. Grant Union won with scores of 25-18, 12-25, 25-22 and 25-21. Prospector Shaine Mad- den helped Grant Union on their way to winning the first set with a seven-serve the SATURDAY, OCT. 14 John Day Farmers Market • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – SW Brent St., John Day. Crafts, baked goods, produce, kids activities, enter- tainment, information booths. For more information, call 541-792-0958 or email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail. com. Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter • 9:30-11:30 a.m., Outpost Restaurant, John Day Ladies of Grant County are invited to the Second Satur- day Gathering. The topic will be “Blessings of Humility and Change.” Kathy Rogers will present music at the no-host breakfast. Coffee and tea are complimentary. Monument/Dayville Tiger Aubrey Bowlus (23) goes up for a block, facing Grant Union Prospector Shaine Madden (21) during the Oct. 4 match in Dayville. run. The Tigers went on the attack, winning the second set by 13 points. After being corner’s SH T HOT EEK OF THE W CAUY WEAVER School: Grant Union Grade: 12 Parents: Clint and Natalie Weaver Sport: Football Position: Tight End/Middle Linebacker What I like best about my sport: “Being out there with my friends. I’ve been out there for four years, and we’ve been through a lot together. I like the reward of all the hard work we’ve put in, and the encouragement from our coaches to play to the best of our ability.” Coach’s Comment: “Cauy is a defensive leader and gives a continuous effort. Cauy hardly ever comes off the field and continues to perform at a high level.” -Coach Jason Miller PROUD SPONSOR OF GRANT COUNTY ATHLETES 100 E. Main • Stoplight in John Day 541-792-0425 16795 down early in the third, the Tigers gained momentum, and the teams tied the score several times. Monument/ Dayville tied it 22-22, then Grant Union pushed for the win with server Baylee Combs closing out the set. The Tigers were down in the middle of the fourth, when Tiger Aubrey Bowlus spiked the ball and her team- mate Kyla Emerson went on a six-serve run to narrow the gap 18-21. Monument/Day- ville came as close as 20-22, then Grant Union skipped ahead for a four-point win. “Monument/Dayville was scrappy,” said Grant Union coach Rhonda McCumber. “They played tough on of- fense and defense. We strug- gled at the beginning with their tips.” She said as the night con- tinued, her team improved on defending the Tiger tip. “We served tough all night,” she added. “Shaine Madden was on fire and Rylee Browning served well.” McCumber said she was proud of her team for going up against a varsity team and winning. “We won a lot of the long rallies, which is something we’ve been working on,” she added. Tiger coach Kristi Emer- son also said she was proud Second Saturday gathering American Legion Auxiliary meeting • 12 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, John Day The Ellis Tracy Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet to discuss business. All members are encouraged to attend. MONDAY, OCT. 16 Malheur National Forest workshop Monument/Dayville Tiger Kyla Emerson goes for a dig in Wednesday’s game against the Grant Union Prospector junior varsity team. • 5-7 p.m., Grant County Regional Airport The workshop will provide opportunities for public en- gagement with the Forest, including volunteer opportunities. Vernita Ediger, Ph.D., will facilitate the conversation, and Forest Service personnel and others who have successfully worked with the Forest will attend to provide insight to the discussions. Workshop attendees are invited to bring Malheur National Forest project examples they are interested in learn- ing more about. RSVP to Sasha Fertig at 541-575-3061 or sashafertig@fs.fed.us. TUESDAY, OCT. 17 Wrestling Club signup and meeting of her team. “The teamwork and en- couragement when we were in a slump, we thought that was great,” she said. “They had some good serves on us. There were some long rallies – that always makes it fun.” Monument/Dayville host- ed Adrian at the Monument court on Saturday, the Tigers dropping the match 25-18, 25-14, 25-27 and 25-18. The Tigers are on the road this week, facing Jor- dan Valley at 1 p.m. (MDT) on Friday and South Wasco County in Maupin at 11 a.m. Saturday. Registration, mandatory parents’ meeting and the fi rst practice will be held. The wrestling club is open to youth four-years-old through sixth grade. For more information, contact Cindy at 541-575-1799, ext. 32, or fi nd the Grant County Wrestling Club on Facebook. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 Chamber of Commerce forum • 6 p.m., John Day Senior Center The Chamber of Commerce will host a forum on the 911 special option tax appearing on this November’s ballot. The public is welcome. For more information, call the chamber offi ce at 541-575-0547. SATURDAY, OCT. 21 Ladies night • 6-8 p.m., Java Jungle, downtown John Day Local ladies are welcomed to participate. A variety of vendors, food and information will be available. For more information, call Java Jungle at 541-575-2224. Farmers Market Harvest Festival 17413 • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – SW Brent St., John Day. In addition to the usual offerings, a cider press will be available. Bring apples and your own container to make ap- ple cider. For more information, call 541-792-0958 or email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Gibco Ag & Industrial -Nutrena & CHS Payback Feeds -Pro Pac Premium Dog & Cat Food -Iivestock Supplies -Agriculture & Industrial Parts & Equipment -Behlen Manufacturing -Powder River Panels & Iivestock Equipment -HW Brand Dealer -Smartlic Iivestock Supplement -Backwoods Water Troughs -Woodsplitter by Speeco -Hay Rakes by Sitrex Proud vo be serving locdl fdmilies since 1984 312 N. Canyon City Blvd. Canyon City 541-575-2050 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Baker City 2830 10th St. 541-524-0122 Every other Monday in John Day 170 Ford Rd. 541-575-1311
