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Tiger Scotts sweep LHS on home floor

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TIGER HIGH-FIVE: The La Grande volleyball team meets at center court to celebrate a point against Weston-McEwen. The Observer/Casey Kellas
The La Grande High School volleyball team made their home debut Tuesday night, but despite the fanfare the Tigers lost in three games to Weston-McEwen 25-14, 25-23 and 25-20.

La Grande got down early in the first game and never really were able to make a run as the Tiger Scots ran away with it, winning by nine.

“I think the girls were a little nervous tonight playing at home for the first time,” head coach Melinda Becker said.

 

Tigers' defense not enough against Payette

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SHAKE AND MOVE: LHS and Payette had many battles at midfield in the Pirates’ 5-2 win Tuesday in La Grande. The Observer/Casey Kellas
The La Grande High School boys soccer team was welcomed by a nice crowd in their first home game of the season against Payette, Idaho, Tuesday.

Despite the home crowd support and sunny skies, the Tigers couldn’t keep up with the offensive attack of the Pirates in a 5-2 loss.

Payette controlled the ball for most of the first half and had a decisive edge in shots on goal. Because of that ball control, the Pirates were able to strike early with two goals just minutes into the game.

 

Blue Mountain Conference season underway

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HITTING THE NETS: The Elgin volleyball team has gotten off to a great start to the 2009 season. - Observer file photo
High schools all over the state have kicked off the 2009 volleyball season, including here in Eastern Oregon and the Blue Mountain Conference.

Union started its season out with a three-game sweep against Wallowa over the weekend. The Bobcats won 25-22, 25-22 and 25-16.

Brenda Miller finished the match with a team-high 12 kills, while Jesse Reynolds came in with nine kills.

 

Enterprise wins season opener

Enterprise welcomed back Chuck Corak with a 25-6 win over Dayton, Wash., to start the season Thursday night.

Corak, in his second stint with Enterprise after retiring 10 years ago, was talked into coming back to coach until a replacement is found, most likely one of his assistants.

 

 

Union CC takes fifth in Hermiston

Hermiston —Union placed fifth out of nine teams at the Hermiston Invitational Saturday.

“We were very happy to get fifth since we were the smallest school in the varsity division,” head coach Steve Sheehy said. "We were beaten by Boise, Richland (Wash.), Hermiston and The Dalles.  Against that type of competition, we’ll take what we can get.”

 

EOU splits weekend opener

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DIG MACHINE: EOU’s Kaitlyn Duncan helped fuel a Cascade Collegiate Conference split this weekend. She finished with 26 digs on the weekend. The Observer/PAUL HARDER
The Mountaineers volleyball team had the perfect chance to make a big statement in the Cascade Collegiate Conference during its weekend home opener.

Unfortunately, unforced errors to No. 23 Southern Oregon kept that from happening Friday.

“You can’t give points to a team like Southern,” EOU head coach Kaki Morehead said. “They’ll just take the points and run away with the game.

 

Young La Grande team gaining valuable experience

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ON THE ROAD: The La Grande volleyball team played at total of six teams in a span of five days last week. The Tigers host Weston-McEwen Tuesday night in their first home game of the season. Observer file photo
They say experience can’t be taught, only earned. Well, the La Grande Tigers’ volleyball team has certainly gained some valuable experience in the last week, with trips to Hermiston and Pendleton, and an eight-team tournament in Walla Walla, Wash.

LHS started out the busy week with a visit to Hermiston Tuesday. The Tigers never seemed to get in any sort of rhythm and lost to the Bulldogs 25-18, 25-22 and 25-16.

Mariah Sain led La Grande with eight kills, while Cheyenne May had three kills. Libero Mackenzie Trotter had 27 digs for the match.

 

Turnovers, penalties doom Tigers

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SCRAMBLE: La Grande quarterback Carson Miller tries to escape the pass rush of Umatilla defenders in the Tigers’ 34-22 loss Friday night at Community Stadium. Casey Kellas/The Observer
 It was a first half to forget for the La Grande High School football team Friday night against Umatilla.

The Tigers got outscored 22-0 in the first two quarters and committed a number of penalties and turnovers in a 34-22 loss to the Vikings.

Umatilla set the tone of the game right out of the gates, returning the opening kick off all the way back to the Tigers’ 25-yard line. They followed that with a 21-yard touchdown pass for the first score of the game.

 

EOU takes to the road in search of a win

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NEW ADDITION: EOU sophomore Kevin Sampson will look to continue his success on the ground in Dillon, Mont., when the Mountaineers clash with Montana-Western Saturday. - The Observer/CHRIS BAXTER
It’s been a while since the Mountaineers have returned from Montana, or anywhere, with a win.

Nearly three years to be exact. EOU defeated Rocky Mountain College 42-35 Oct. 28, 2006.

Mountaineers head coach Tim Camp isn’t worried, though.

“It’s tough to win road games in this conference,” Camp said. “Shoot, it’s tough to win road games in general. We don’t make excuses. The people are here to get it done.”

 

Tigers set to make home debut against Umatilla

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PLAYMAKERS: Umatilla brings a duo of running backs to Community Stadium Friday night against LHS. - Observer file photo
The La Grande Tigers will look to bounce back this week against Umatilla after a tough loss to Vale to start the season last Friday.

Umatilla (1-0) defeated Dayton 32-0 last week in a game that showcased their talented running game.

Jaime Bruce carried the ball 12 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns against the Bulldogs, while teammate Austin Bieren ran 13 times for 112 yards and a score in the lopsided victory.

 
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