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Wallowa locks up league title against Cove

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JOLTING JOHNSON: Wallowa’s Jake Johnson drives to the basket, helping fuel a 56-26 win Friday. PAUL HARDER/The Observer
WALLOWA — Wallowa went into its rematch with Cove short-handed. Senior Tyler Harshfield sat the entire game on the bench.

The staple of the Cougars success the last four seasons suffered a high-ankle sprain. Despite taking part in pre-game warm-ups, Harshfield was a spectator during Wallowa's 56-26 win.

“We struggled in the opening half,” Cougars guard Jake Johnson said. “Guys were still trying to figure out their role.”

 

Leopards bounce back against Imbler

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TURNING THE CORNER: Imbler’s Teighlor Mesterheide drives to the basket against Crayson McBride during Saturday’s game. PAUL HARDER/The Observer
COVE — Saturday showcased a little redemption and a little hard luck.

The Leopard boys basketball team rebounded from a terrible game Friday to defeat Imbler 57-34.

“Our game against Wallowa was in our minds,” Cove senior Scott DelCurto said. “We wanted to come out strong.”

 

Elgin’s rally falls short against Mustangs, Outlaws split

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HOVERING HUSKY: Rochelle Southard and the Huskies split their games over the weekend. Observer file photo
ELGIN — The Elgin girls basketball team got down early, fought back late, but was unable to get over the hump in a 37-34 loss to Heppner Saturday.

“We played better, but just had too many turnovers tonight to win,” Elgin coach Greg Oveson said.

Heppner used a 9-1 run midway through the first quarter to take a 13-10 lead after one quarter.

 

Heppner escapes scare from Huskies

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MOORE TIME: Dalton Moore and the Huskies had a rough weekend, dropping two games on the weekend. Observer file photo
ELGIN — After losing by double digits the night before, you never know how a team is going to respond the next night.

The Elgin boys basketball team was able to forget about the embarrassing loss to Stanfield Friday night and challenge the top team in the Blue Mountain Conference Saturday.

Elgin fell to Heppner 43-40 Saturday in a game that came down to the wire. With six seconds left in the game, Elgin trailed 41-40.

 

Conference slump continues for Tigers

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PAINT TIME: Shayla Powers pulls up for for a jumper in the lane. Observer file photo
After starting out 2-0 in Greater Oregon League play, the La Grande girls basketball team has now dropped three of its last four conference games, including a 54-38 loss to Ontario Friday night.

“We’re going back to our old habits,” LHS head coach Doug Girdner said about the most recent loss.

La Grande started the game fast, taking an 8-0 lead in the first quarter. Ontario responded by scoring six straight points. LHS led 10-8 after one quarter.

 

Tooke takes charge for La Grande

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TIGER TOWN: Ryan Tooke helped fuel a fourth quarter push during La Grande’s 48-41 win against Ontario Friday. Observer file photo
The La Grande boys basketball team didn’t necessarily shoot lights out in Friday nights 48-41 victory over Ontario, but the lights still went out.

With La Grande leading 13-11 with 44 seconds left in the first quarter, the La Grande High School gymnasium went dark.

After about 10 minutes the lights came back on and the game resumed as if nothing had happened.

 

Short-handed Tigers struggle against Mac-Hi

MILTON-FREEWATWER — The La Grande wrestling team has seen better days. The Tigers lost 54-15 Tuesday night to McLoughlin in a dual meet.

La Grande had four wrestlers out due to disciplinary reasons. Due to these absences, head coach Klel Carson had to shuffle around multiple wrestlers to weight classes they were not accustomed to.

 

Mills returns, pushes Panthers to victory

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BRYAN MILLS SCORED 15 POINTS Saturday in Imbler’s 58-54 victory over Powder Valley. - Nancy Campbell photo
IMBLER — The return of Bryan Mills helped key the Panthers boys baksetball team.

Mills returned for his first games since injuring his leg during the football season.

Friday, Imbler stayed within reach of Wallowa until the fourth quarter.

 

Mountaineers get stuck in large hole

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EOU ECLIPSE: The Mountaineers women’s basketball team couldn’t get it going against Warner Pacific during a 68-51 loss. Samantha Flett finished with four points abd four rebounds. - CHRIS BAXTER/The Observer
The Warner Pacific Knights built up a 21-point first-half lead and never relented, defeating the Eastern Oregon women’s basketball team 68-51 Friday night in Quinn Coliseum.

“We just didn’t execute tonight,” EOU head coach Anji Weissenfluh said. “We didn’t shoot well, our defense broke down, we just didn’t execute at all.”

 

Tigers’ seniors go out in style

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UP FOR AIR: La Grande’s MiKaela O’Rourke presses on during the 500-yard freestyle. O’Rourke posted a personal best in the event. - CHRIS BAXTER/The Observer
Senior recognition day for the La Grande High School swim team couldn’t have gone better, as the girls team took first place and the boys team a second-place finish at the La Grande Invitational.

Seven seniors received recognition Saturday, as Jacey Childs, Emily Cook, Jessica Daly, Maleah Haynes, Caitlin Lipscomb, Kory Escobar and Jon Mattes all competed in the final regular season home meet of their careers.

 
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