SPORTS
Blue Mountain Eagle
A10
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Alleged racial slurs
by La Grande team
still under review
By DAVIS CARBAUGH
The (La Grande) Observer
Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian
Grant Union’s Riley Robertson (32) hugs teammate Paige Weav-
er (24) in celebration of a buzzer-beating three-point shot at the
end of the third quarter. The Grant Union Prospectors defeated
the Umatilla Vikings 41-35 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, during the Co-
lumbia River Clash at Umatilla High School.
Ben Lonergan/ EO Media Group
Grant Union’s Sheldon Lenz defends Umatilla’s Ulises Armenta
(35). The Umatilla Vikings defeated the Grant Union Prospectors
62-25 Thursday, Dec. 9.. during the Columbia River Clash at Uma-
tilla High School.
GU boys learn from losses
Prospectors drop 3,
Lady Pros go
1 and 2 at tourney
By STEVEN MITCHELL
Blue Mountain Eagle
JOHN DAY — With a lot of
basketball left to play this sea-
son, the Grant Union boys team
continues to learn and improve
each game.
Grant Union’s boys’ basket-
ball head coach RC Huerta said
the young team was nervous
in competing at the Columbia
River Clash Basketball Tour-
nament Dec. 9-11 at Umatilla
High School. It was the fi rst big
event for many on the young
squad, Huerta said in a phone
interview on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
After dropping their fi rst two
games, 62-25 to Umatilla and
83-51 Nixya’awi, the Prospec-
tors fell to Riverside 49-27 on
Saturday, Dec. 11, in the tour-
ney’s fi nal game.
By that point, the coach said,
the team was tired. But, accord-
ing to Huerta, the night before
they played with a lot of heart
against Nixya’awi.
Huerta said Sheldon Lenz,
a sophomore, and Ryland Beil,
a freshman, stood out in that
game.
their all-around eff ort is tre-
mendous. They’re very coach-
able, and they work their tails
off .”
Lenz, Huerta said, showed
“excellent poise and great lead-
ership,” while Beil guarded one
of Nixya’awi’s off ensive weap-
ons, who, according to Huerta,
was much bigger than the fresh-
man. But with stout defense,
Beil held him to just 13 points.
“(Beil) played tough, he
played a lot of minutes as a
freshman, and it was pretty
incredible,” Huerta said.
Huerta said his team, 1-4
so far this season, will con-
tinue to work on fundamentals
and improve.
“We’re going to continue to
get better,” Huerta said. “I’m
pretty confi dent (because)
Lady Prospectors
go 1 and 2
After winning their fi rst
game at the Columbia River
Clash on Thursday, Dec. 9, a
41-35 victory over Umatilla,
Grant Union’s girl’s basket-
ball team lost the next two
games of the tourney. On
Friday, Dec. 10, the Lady
Pros fell 61-41 to Nixya’awi.
Then, on Saturday, Dec. 11,
the girls lost to Riverside,
32-18.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
By STEVEN MITCHELL
Blue Mountain Eagle
Grant Union’s girls’ wres-
tling team took third overall at
the Culver Invitational wres-
tling meet Saturday, Dec. 11.
Meanwhile, the Prospector
boys took 10th overall.
Andy Lusco, Grant Union’s
head wrestling coach, said the
grapplers wrestled hard and
showed some improvement
over the squad’s fi rst weekend.
Lusco noted that the team’s
conditioning and skills are
improving daily.
“We are continuing to work
toward getting healthy, eligi-
ble, conditioned and skilled
enough to compete more con-
sistently as the season goes
along,” Lusco said.
In their third-place fi nish
at the Culver Invitational, the
Lady Pros scored a total of 70
team points while competing
against 29 other schools.
Zoey Beam fi nished sec-
ond in the 116-120 weight
division, defeating Riverside’s
Katelyn Wiseman. Mean-
while, in the same weight
class, Macy Carter took sixth.
June Wolf took fi fth in the
123-128 weight class, pinning
In the squad’s Saturday,
Dec. 11, game against Dufur,
the Lady Panthers lost 37-32
after dominating Powder
Valley 49-29 the day before.
The team was coming off a
51-33 loss to Union on the
tournament’s fi rst day.
Riverside’s Zahaira Boos in
4:26 in the deciding match.
Serenity Marcano also took
fi fth in her 132-141 weight
division when she pinned
Kira Chambers of Chiloquin
in a little over a minute. In the
144-158 weight class, Jaydika
Anderson took fourth.
Finally, Mallory Lusco
seized the second-place spot
in the 172-217 weight class,
while Delaney Coombs took
third.
In the boys’ tournament,
which featured 23 teams,
Grant Union grapplers scored
83 team points.
Rylan Cox and Justin
Hodge fi nished second in their
respective 285 pound and 170
pound weight divisions, while
Tristan Clarry took sixth in the
138 pound division.
Prairie City boys
win one of two
The Panthers bounced
back from a 61-37 loss to
Powder Valley Friday, Dec.
10, to best Dufur on Satur-
day, Dec. 11., by the same
margin, 61-37. Earlier in the
week, the boys team downed
Union, 60-53.
D/M girls, boys
drop games
The Dayville/Monument
Lady Tigers basketball team
fell to Cove Saturday, Dec.
11, by a score of 33-14 at the
John Howey Memorial Tour-
nament in Maupin.
Meanwhile, the boys
team lost their Saturday
game to Central Christian,
47-24.
Lady Panthers split in
Powder Valley
Monday - Thursday
7am-
6pm
Monday
- Thursday
7am-
6pm
Friday
8am
- 5pm
Friday Sharpe
8am - 5pm
Mendy
FNP
The Prairie City girls bas-
ketball team took one of two
games at the Calvin Hiatt
Tournament in Powder Valley
last week.
SPORTS SCHEDULE
Grant Union Basketball @
Burns, 4, 5:30 p.m.
Long Creek Basketball @
Griswold, Helix Tournament,
8 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
Prairie City Basketball vs.
Baker, 5:30, 7 p.m.
Grant Union Basketball @
TBD, Thirteen Mile Shootout,
game times to be deter-
mined
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
Grant Union Basketball vs.
Faith Bible, Thirteen Mile
Shootout, 3, 4:30 p.m. Grant
Union High School
Prairie City Basketball @
TBD, Thirteen Mile Shootout,
game times to be deter-
mined
Prairie City Basketball
vs. Joseph, Thirteen Mile
Shootout, 6, 7:30 p.m. Prairie
City High School
MONDAY, DEC. 20
Dayville/Monument basket-
ball @ Sherman, 2, 3:30 p.m.
(cardio, weight machines,
free weights), fitness classes,
silver & fit member.
S270817-1
139101
Mendy
Sharpe FNP
Apppointments
available
LA GRANDE — Allega-
tions of racism from the La
Grande football team remain
under review.
Following a 34-12 play-
off victory over Gladstone on
Friday, Nov. 5, at Eastern Ore-
gon University, La Grande’s
players were accused of using
racial slurs during the game
in an article published by The
Oregonian. The ensuing inves-
tigation by the Oregon School
Activities Association, La
Grande School District and
Gladstone School District is
still ongoing.
A player and parent from
the Gladstone football team
spoke to The Oregonian on
Nov. 11 regarding what they
claimed was a persistent use
of racial slurs from the La
Grande team throughout the
entirety of the fi rst-round play-
off game. Near the conclusion
of the game, a verbal dispute
ensued between the Glad-
stone sideline and players on
the fi eld.
Following the accusations,
a full-blown investigation
began led by an independent
investigator working along-
side OSAA. The investigation
included review of game fi lm,
interviews with those involved
and amends between the two
school districts.
According to La Grande
Superintendent
George
Mendoza, the interviews
and investigative section of
the review is nearing com-
pletion and OSAA is work-
ing toward a fi nal decision
on the allegations. The La
Grande School District has
cooperated in the investiga-
tion and provided due dili-
gence in getting to the bot-
tom of the accusations,
Mendoza said.
OSAA Executive Director
Peter Weber said that the inde-
pendent investigator is near-
ing the tail end of conducting
interviews and research.
“I spoke with the investi-
gator and he is hoping to wrap
that up pretty soon here,” he
said.
Weber noted that the
Thanksgiving holiday caused
a slight delay, but that the
investigator has been collect-
ing information for the past
couple weeks.
The allegations drew con-
cern from leading Democrats
in the Oregon House of Rep-
resentatives, who empha-
sized that House Bill 3409
was passed in 2019 to advo-
cate for fair play and equal-
ity in high school athletics.
According to The Oregonian,
House Speaker Tina Kotek,
House Majority Leader Bar-
bara Smith Warner and Rep.
Janelle Bynum were a part of
the statement. House Bill 3409
instructs OSAA to investigate
complaints regarding racism
and iron out the issue within
30 days.
The La Grande and Glad-
stone school districts worked
together with OSAA to gather
information from players,
chain crews and offi cials. A
statement from the three enti-
ties on Nov. 16 detailed ways
that the districts are looking to
mend the relationship between
the two schools. A big empha-
sis from the school districts has
been promoting clarity on both
sides during the investigation
process.
“My understanding is
that people at both schools
have worked together with
the investigator to provide as
much information as possi-
ble,” Weber said.
The La Grande and Glad-
stone boys basketball teams
are scheduled to compete
against each other at the Glad-
stone Holiday Tournament
at Gladstone High School on
Monday, Dec. 20.
Open 24 hours a day.
FEEL THE SPEED,
EVEN AT PEAK TIMES.
"Great time to think
about your health
and getting fit"
Get strong, fast Wi-Fi to work and
play throughout your home. ^
No annual contract.
Based on wired connection to gateway.
Power multiple devices at once—
everyone can enjoy their own screen.
Number of devices depends on screen size/resolution.
Excludes DSL. Based on network availability.
Contact your local DIRECTV dealer
For 12 mos, plus taxes & equip.fee.$10/mo equip. fee applies.
Limited availability in selectareas. *Price after $5/mo
Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills).
IV Support Holdings
888-486-0359
Limited availability in select areas. May not be available inyour area.
Call or goto att.com/internetto see if you qualify.
text/call Karen
541-620-1581
(541-620-5720)
or email kdbroemeling@hotmail.com
677 W. Main John Day
INTERNET OFFER: Subj. to change and may be discontinued at any time. Price for Internet 100 for new residential customers & is after $5/mo. autopay & paperless bill discount. Pricing for first 12 months only. After 12 mos., then prevailing rate applies. Autopay & Paperless Bill
Discount: Discount off the monthly rate when account is active & enrolled in both. Pay full plan cost until discount starts w/in 2 bill cycles. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue discount. Additional Fees & Taxes: AT&T one-time transactional fees, $10/mo.
equipment fee, and monthly cost recovery surcharges which are not government-required may apply, as well as taxes. See www.att.com/fees for details. Installation: $99 installation for full tech install, plus tax where applicable. Credit restrictions apply. Pricing subject to change. Subj. to Internet
Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. ^AT&T Smart Wi-Fi requires installation of a BGW210, 5268AC, or NVG599 Wi-Fi Gateway. Standard with Internet plans (12M or higher). Whole home Wi-Fi connectivity may require AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Extender(s) sold separately. ††Internet speed claims
represent maximum network service capability speeds and based on wired connection to gateway. Actual customer speeds are not guaranteed and may vary based on several factors. For more information, go to www.att.com/speed101.
©2021 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and all other DIRECTV marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. AT&T and Globe logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.
S273153-1
S271888-1
BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND
Prepare for
Power Outages
& Save Money
CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE
TH
GU
TE
1
R GU
15 % & 10 %
A
OFF
OFF
SENIORS &
MILITARY!
YOUR ENTIRE
PURCHASE *
FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!
1
REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!
+
Promo Code: 285
1
Subject to credit approval. Call for details.
ACT NOW TO RECEIVE
CALL US TODAY FOR
A $300 SPECIAL OFFER!*
(844) 989-2328
A FREE ESTIMATE
5 % OFF
WE INSTALL
S273158-1
LIFETIME
WARRANTY
1-855-536-8838
For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. *Off er valid at time of estimate only 2The leading consumer reporting agency
conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.” Manufac-
tured in Plainwell, Michigan and processed at LMT Mercer Group in Ohio. See Representative for full warranty details. CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License#
7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 WA UBI# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License#
2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905
Registration# C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration#
PA069383 Suff olk HIC License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114
Blazing Fast
Internet!
Work with people with disabilities!
ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY
19 . 99
$
/mo.
where available
2-YEAR
TV PRICE
GUARANTEE
69
$
99 190 CHANNELS
MO.
Local Channels!
for 12 Mos.
America’s Top 120 Package
Including
CALL TODAY - For $100 Gift Card Promo Code: DISH100
1-866-373-9175
S273161-1
Call Inogen Today To
Request Your FREE Info Kit
1-855-839-0752
S273155-1
© 2020 Inogen, Inc.
All rights reserved.
MKT-P0108
S273157-1
Careers that make a difference
www.ImpactOregon.careers
Reclaim Your Freedom And
Independence NOW!
YEAR-ROUND!
TO THE FIRST 50
CALLERS ONLY! **
Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST
*Off er value when purchased at retail.
Solar panels sold separately.
No more tanks to refi ll. No more deliveries. No more hassles with travel. The INOGEN
ONE portable oxygen concentrator is designed to provide unparalleled freedom
for oxygen therapy users. It’s small, lightweight, clinically proven for stationary and
portable use, during the day and at night, and can go virtually anywhere — even
on most airlines. Inogen accepts Medicare and many private insurances!
’S
T
Introducing the INOGEN ONE – It’s oxygen therapy on your terms
N
E
One solution for oxygen at home, away, and for travel
EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER!
NATIO
2
45
/mo *
RD
††
$
Covid-19 Guidelines followed.
Over 99% reliability.
AT&T
INTERNET 100
Offer ends 4/13/22.
All offers require credit qualification, 24-month commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay. Prices include Hopper Duo for qualifying customers. Hopper, Hopper w/Sling or Hopper 3 $5/mo. more.
Upfront fees may apply based on credit qualification.
S273160-1
Prepare for unexpected
power outages with a
Generac home standby
generator
REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!
877-557-1912
FREE
7-Year Extended Warranty*
A $695 Value!
Limited Time Off er - Call for Details
Special Financing Available
Subject to Credit Approval
*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase,
install and activate the generator with a participating dealer.
Call for a full list of terms and conditions.
S273159-1