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SPORTS A11 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAy, JANuARy 9, 2019 BASKETBALL Richland, Kamiakin get the best of Hermiston Viking boys claim day one of Salem tourney By ANNIE FOWLER STAFF WRITER By BRETT KANE EAST OREGONIAN What started out as a runaway game for Hermiston on Friday night, ended with Richland apply- ing the emergency brake. The Bombers, who trailed 33-19 at the half, outscored Hermiston 46-28 in the second half to eke out a 65-61 victory over the Bulldogs at the Dawg House. “At the beginning of the game, I said it would come down to who controlled the tempo of the game,” Hermiston coach Juan Rodriguez said. “In the first half, we were excited to play. In the second half, we played at their tempo, and their defense caused havoc. Our inexpe- rience showed.” Richland, which never took the lead for good until the final 20 sec- onds of the game, went out front 52-50 midway through the fourth quarter, its first lead since 4-3. “I think the big thing, is after the half we came out with confi- dence and hit some shots,” Rich- land coach Hayley Middleton said. “We have some good talent, it’s getting them to use it.” There were four ties in the fourth quarter, the last being at 61-61 after Hermiston’s Jazlyn Romero hit a pair of free throws. From there, Richland’s Emily Garza hit a shot with 20 seconds to play, and Jayda Clark hit a pair of free throws to finish off the game. Romero had 10 of her game- high 21 points in the first half for the Bulldogs (4-6 overall, 2-4 MCC), including seven in the sec- ond quarter. Hermiston led by as many as 17 points in second, but a 3-pointer by Jordyn Clark with seconds to play before the half made the score 33-19. In the the third, Hermiston led 40-29 with 4:20 to play, but the Bombers went on an 14-7 run to finish out the quarter and pull within 47-43. “In the first half, we let them hang around when they weren’t playing well, instead of blowing the game open,” Rodriguez said. “In the second half, we weren’t rebounding and getting the 50-50 balls.” Jordan Thomas added 15 points for Hermiston, while Jayden Ray Staff photo by Kathy Aney Jordan Thomas (24), of Hermiston, goes up for a jumper as Richland’s Halee Pierce (20) defends Friday at the Dawg added eight. Jayda Clark led the Bombers House. (6-5, 3-4) with 15 points, while Garza added 15 and Gracie Pierce 12. HERMISTON AT “In the first half, KAMIAKIN Alexa Hazel and Oumou Toure have been the face of the Kamiakin we were excited to play. girls basketball team since they In the second half, we were freshmen. played at their tempo, In their final season, the dynamic duo still is turning heads and their defense and scoring baskets. The two com- bined for 44 points Saturday, as the caused havoc.” Braves ran past Hermiston 62-26 Juan Rodriguez, Hermiston coach in a Mid-Columbia Conference game in Kennewick. “Holy smokes,” Hermiston coach Juan Rodriguez said. “A team like that exposes you in so (4-7, 2-5) within 11-7 to start the many areas. They are very athletic second period, and a basket and a and they get in the passing lanes. I free throw by Thomas would be am disappointed that they got easy the end of the scoring for Hermis- baskets off of turnovers, and layup ton as the Braves took a 26-10 lead at the half. after layup.” Hazel had a game-high 23 Kamiakin came out in the third points — 16 combined in the mid- and scored 14 consecutive points dle quarters — while Toure, who in a span of 1:23 to take a 42-14 has signed to play basketball at lead and the rout was on. Butler University, had 21. Thomas led the Bulldogs with Hermiston’s Jordan Thomas 13 points, including eight in the scored the first two points of the third quarter. Romero added eight game, but back-to-back buckets by points. Only four players scored Toure gave the Braves (11-0 over- for Hermiston. all, 7-0 MCC) the lead for good “We knew this was going to be a just 90 seconds into the contest. tall task,” Rodriguez said. “But you Kamiakin went on a 6-0 run to still have to come out and compete. end the first quarter with an 11-4 In this league, every team is good. Staff photo by Kathy Aney lead. It forces them to understand they Mia Hernandez, of Hermiston, concentrates as she prepares to throw two A 3-pointer by Hermiston’s Jaz- need to develop. It’s a humbling clutch freethrows to tie Friday’s game against Richland with one minute to go. lyn Romero pulled the Bulldogs experience, which is good.” The Umatilla boys are now enjoying a nine-game streak after turning away Blanchet Catholic 51-40 at the Crusader Classic New Year’s Invitational in Salem on Jan. 3. “For traveling all last night, staying in a motel, and playing an early morning game, we did pretty good,” said coach Scott Bow. Umatilla was up by just one point at the end of the first quarter before posting 17 points over Blanchet’s eight in the second quarter for a 29-19 halftime lead. The Vikings stumbled in the third and were outscored 13-9, but came back in the fourth to claim the win. Senior guard Sebastian Garcia sank 15 points for the Vikings, and junior guard Andrew Earl had 13. “We’ve played a lot of good teams in these non- league games,” Bow said. “I’m ready to see us take on our league.” MEDICAL DIRECTORY To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 FAMILY DENTISTRY “We got some great looks at the net, but when it came down to it, they (Santiam) made the shots, and we didn’t.” McKenzie Davis , Vikings coach Umatilla played West- ern Christian on Jan. 4 in the tournament’s second round, losing 77-38. They went on to beat Amity 60-55 and were set to play Irrigon on Tuesday. Girls The Umatilla girls fell to 2-9 after Santiam handed them a 35-19 loss at round one of the Crusader Classic New Year’s Invitational on Jan. 3. The Wolverines tore away early, taking a 9-2 lead at the end of the first quar- ter, leaving Umatilla unable to catch up. “I thought we did really well,” said Vikings coach McKenzie Davis. “We got some great looks at the net, but when it came down to it, they (Santiam) made the shots, and we didn’t.” Umatilla put up seven points against Santiam’s eight in the second quarter for a 17-9 Wolverine lead at the half. The Vikings could only manage 10 points in the second half. Senior guard Charlene Alvarez posted five points to lead Umatilla. Senior post Alexandra Ford and fresh- man post Taylor Durfey had four each. “We’re pretty prepared for the league,” Davis said. “I’m looking forward to see- ing how the girls stack up against these teams. Right now, there’s not as much pressure because we’re in the preseason. I know peo- ple have kind of low expec- tations for us, so I’d like to see us show up, play some good basketball, and turn some heads.” They went on to lose 45-32 to Portland Adventist Academy Friday and 47-32 to Valley Catholic Saturday. They played Irrigon Tues- day evening. URGENT AND FAMILY CARE HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & URGENT CARE Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans Family Dentistry NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) MENTAL HEALTH VISION CARE Call Today! 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