Page 2B East Oregonian SPORTS Wednesday, January 27, 2016 BLAZERS: Portland tied for 8th in conference Rodeo Continued from 1B team. When you overshoot the Blazers increased their journalism students at a Campbell gets your emphasis on their No. lead to 100-79 with eight Portland high school. ... “He’s a very good player, 1 and 2 strengths, it usually minutes remaining. Lillard recorded his 10th able to score in many ways, opens up other opportunities. TIP-INS double-double of the season, but I thought for the most part They had some guys jump in Kings: Sacramento a career high. big win in Denver we did a good job on him,” and take advantage of that,” forward , who MIDSEASON Leonard said. “We were Karl said. sustained a left eye injury in RECHARGE East Oregonian go from outside the PRCA’s really locked in on what we Rajon Rondo had 15 Monday’s double overtime Portland has been able to top 50 to the No. 3 spot with needed to do tonight and it points and 11 assists for the loss to Charlotte, didn’t play refresh itself following an DENVER — Summer- a total $10,833 this season. was just a great team effort.” Kings, who lost in double against Portland. Karl says East coast road trip because ville bull rider Cody Trevor Kastner of Though Cousins played overtime on Monday night. he’s hopeful Gay can return of a seven-game home stand Campbell moved up to No. Ardmore, Oklahoma leads 46 minutes before fouling Portland (21-26) moved sometime during the Kings’ with plenty of rest in between 3 in this week’s PRCA world the world standings with out against Charlotte, Sacra- into a virtual tie with Sacra- upcoming two-game road games. Since returning from VWDQGLQJVDIWHUDVWURQJ¿QLVK $12,851. mento coach George Karl mento (20-25) for eighth in trip beginning Thursday. ... the road trip on Jan. 18, the at the National Other winners at was hesitant to use fatigue the Western Conference. The Kings are 2-10 in the Blazers play seven games Western Stock the $466,672 rodeo as a reason for Cousins’ The Blazers have won six of second game of back-to-back over 17 days, with two-day Show and Rodeo were all-around sub-par outing. their past eight. situations. ... Rondo had 11 breaks in between four of the on Sunday. cowboy Trevor “As a coach I don’t like Portland led 58-52 at assists, his 13th consecutive games. “Everybody’s been Campbell Brazile ($10,200 that excuse. As a human halftime after leading for game with at least 10 assists. able to catch their breath. HQWHUHG WKH ¿QDOV in team roping and being, it’s probably a justi- PRVWRIWKH¿UVWKDOI Blazers: Of Portland’s ... unusual in January that atop the two-round tie-down roping), ¿DEOH H[FXVH´ .DUO VDLG The Trail Blazers main- ¿UVW  EDVNHWV /LOODUG we’ve had this many days leaderboard and bareback rider “He’s been so good I’m not tained a narrow margin for had seven assists. ... With off,” Stotts said. was able to hold Jake Brown (252 going to complain. He’s been much of the third quarter, but the announcement of full UNCOMPARABLE onto the top spot points on three our horse and we’ve ridden momentum eventually moved All-Star game rosters COUSINS with a 79- Campbell head), steer wres- him to a lot of good things.” in their favor after Cousins coming Thursday, Karl said Stotts was asked if he ride that was good tler Baylor Roche Portland’s offensive missed two free throws, then Lillard is worthy of a West could think of a player enough to place him fourth in (13.0 seconds on three head), balance also played a big committed an offensive foul. team berth, with a caveat. who compared to Cousins. the round. team ropers Clay Smith and role in the Blazers’ win. Portland immediately scored “He’s an All-star talent but I He pondered the question, +H KHOG RI ¿QDOURXQG Paul Eaves (16.7 seconds Seven players scored seven consecutive points for don’t think there are enough and was at a loss. “Maybe winner Jeff Askey of Athens, on three head), saddle bronc between 11 and 18 points. its largest lead of the game at spots for all the All-Star Charles Barkley in his early by a mere two points rider Sam Spreadborough Portland reserves Gerald 81-67. talents in the West,” Karl days, but (Cousins) is bigger in the three-round aggregate (246 points on three head), Henderson, Allen Crabbe Portland led 88-74 said. ... McCollum, who and stronger,” Stotts said. DQG ¿QLVKHG ZLWK  tie-down roper Brazile (23.8 and Ed Davis were among after three and continued studied journalism while Cousins had a combined points on three head. seconds on three head), WKRVHLQGRXEOH¿JXUHV to pour it on early in the at Lehigh, is launching a 104 points and 25 rebounds Campbell had also placed and barrel racer Shelby “Their bench hurt us more fourth quarter. Crabbe and program called “CJ’s Press in the two games prior to LQWKH¿UVWDQGVHFRQGURXQG Herrmann (46.11 seconds on and that’s a sign of a good Henderson hit 3-pointers as Pass,” where he’ll mentor Tuesday. and won a total of $10,584 to three runs).

BRIEFLY BUCKAROOS: Davies’ status uncertain after late injury War on 84 game Continued from 1B were met in that aspect.” focus-wise.” The Greb sisters of Haley One player the Bucks might times changed As Pendleton held tight to and Shelby once again carried have missed down the stretch HERMISTON — The a 48-47 lead with less than 30 the scoring load in the game, was 5-foot-11 post player game times for the varsity seconds remaining in the game, as Shelby was Pendleton’s high Maureen Davies, as the Tigers games between the Bucks inbounded the ball scorer with 14 points and nailed won a lot of battles Hermiston and Pendleton against La Grande’s full-court four 3-pointers while Haley GXULQJ WKRVH ¿QDO IHZ PLQXWHV have been moved back a half pressure to Kalan McGlothan ¿QLVKHGZLWK in her absence. hour, Hermiston Athletic in the left corner. As McGlothan 3HQGOHWRQ ¿QLVKHG VKRRWLQJ Davies left the game with Director Blaine Ganvoa got trapped by two defenders, 17 for 47 (36 percent) from the less than six minutes left in the announced Tuesday. she tried to pass the ball to Haley ÀRRUDQGIRU SHUFHQW  fourth quarter after taking an Originally, the six War on *UHEEXWWKHEDOOZDVGHÀHFWHG from 3-point range. But one incidental elbow to the head 84 basketball games were directly to La Grande’s Breann area that came back to haunt the while defending a Tigers’ shot scheduled to tip at 5:15 and Givens, who had an easy lay-up Bucks was its shooting from the attempt. She remained on the 7 p.m. on Feb. 2, 12 and to give the Tigers a 49-48 lead. line, where Pendleton ÀRRU IRU D IHZ PLQXWHV EHIRUH 23. Those times have been Then as Pendleton inbounded went just 6-17 from the line total EHLQJ KHOSHG RII WKH ÀRRU DQG moved to 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. again, this time to Greb, the and just 2-6 in the second half. led directly into the locker with the boys teams playing Tigers pressure forced her into a /D*UDQGH¿QLVKHGWKHJDPH room. Gomez had no estimate ¿UVWRQ)HEWKHQWDNLQJ double-dribble call and shooting 17 of 54 (31 percent) on how long Davies might be the later slots in the two to give the ball right back. Greb IURPWKHÀRRUZLWKWKHEXONRI out, but said it could be a hit for other meetings. The teams was forced to foul the Tigers’ those attempts — 29 to be exact her team moving forward. will play in Hermiston on Collman who nailed two free — coming from behind the “She was playing very well,” Feb. 2 and 23. throws to seal the win. 3-point line. The Tigers made Gomez said. “She’s a huge asset The junior varisty and But as disappointed as the just seven of those attempts to our team, too, so we’ll see.” freshman schedules are team was with the loss, Gomez from long range, but it kept the 3HQGOHWRQ WDNHV WKH ÀRRU unchanged. said her squad accomplished a Bucks’ defense on its toes all again on Friday at The Dalles lot in the game. game long. for a 7 p.m. tip-off. PLL announces “We went to (La Grande) and “We knew they had a great ——— LHS (13-4) 12 13 7 19 — 51 lost by 18 earlier this season, 3-point game and we wanted to PHS (6-10) 15 18 4 11 — 48 sign-up dates so this was a huge adjustment guard it well,” Gomez said, “but LA GRANDE — K. Collman 27, L. Miles 12, M. Wilcox 6, K. Avila 23, B. Givens 2, M. Tussey, PENDLETON — for us only losing by three,” we knew we’d be vulnerable by K. Schelin. Pendleton Little League PENDLETON — S. Greb 14, H. Greb 13, L. she said. “It’s a non-league guarding it in a zone. But for as Richards 9, M. Davies 6, K. McGlothan 3, R. Staff photo by Kathy Aney will be holding registration game where we just wanted to many threes as they put up and Gentner 3, E. Nirschl, C. Hoffman, H. Porter. Pendleton and La Grande players battle for a 3-pointers — LHS 7, PHS 8. Free throws — for the 2016 season on four improve and I think our goals made, we didn’t get out of it LHS 10-12, PHS 6-17. Fouls — LHS 15. PHS 16. rebound Tuesday at Warberg Court. dates in February and March in the Community Room located behind the library on Emigrant Ave. BULLDOGS: Coleman, Wyse took big steps with Reser’s wins Sign-ups will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Continued from 1B been there, for the most part. But Wyse, who holds a mark of 25-4 a matter of getting them oriented Wednesday, Feb. 10 and /DUVRQ LVQ¶W VDWLV¿HG ZLWK VLPSO\ DQGZRQKLV¿UVWEUDFNHWDW5HVHU¶V DQG ¿WWHG FRUUHFWO\ :LWK JX\V OLNH Friday Feb. 12, from 6:30-9 We got the kids at the tournaments being good. He wants to be great, +H¿QLVKHGWKLUGDW*XW&KHFNDQG Colbray, Coleman, Wyse, Blake, p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, who can win the tournaments, we the best. didn’t place at Tri-State. Hendon, Andy Wagner, Liam Tarvin and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on just need to toughen up.” “I don’t know, maybe I’m just Larson, though, made a special and more, and with a dual win Saturday, March 5. It hasn’t been a bad season. In QHYHU VDWLV¿HG´ KH VDLG ³, MXVW point about 145-pound junior CJ over last year’s team runners-up Cost is $60 per players. fact, it’s been a pretty good one. always want more. Again, we’re Hendon. Hendon didn’t qualify for Hillsboro, Hermiston appears to be Players may also Hermiston walked away champions working on positions we’ve been last year’s state tournament, but he’s carefully picking its way down the register online at of the Oregon Wrestling Classic two getting beat at in individual matches shown this season he can be one of championship path knowing teams PendletonLittleLeague. weeks ago, won the Gut Check Chal- or as a whole. I don’t think we’re the better wrestlers in the bracket at are coming for them. com. All questions should OHQJHDZHHNSULRU¿QLVKHGVHFRQG behind schedule by any means. 145 pounds. “When we enter a tournament, be sent via email to LQ DW 7UL6WDWH ODVW PRQWK ¿QLVKHG Going into the district tournament, +LV EHVW ¿QLVK LQ D WRXUQDPHQW we’re putting our best guys out PendletonLittleLeague@ second at the Reser’s Tournament we’re gonna put 28 guys on the mat this season is fourth at Tri-State, but there,” Larson said. “In my opinion, gmail.com. of Champions last weekend, and who want to be there, who are gonna Larson feels as if Hendon is tantaliz- we have the best team in the 5A ¿QLVKHG¿IWKDW7KH&ODVKDQDWLRQ- ¿JKW´ LQJO\FORVHWRIXO¿OOLQJWKHSRWHQWLDO (division) to do that. Now does that ally recognized dual tournament in Obviously led by senior standout WKH¿UVW\HDUFRDFKVHHVLQWKHMXQLRU mean we’re gonna step out there Valentine’s Minnesota. and future Iowa State Cyclone Sam “Any given weekend CJ’s the that day and do our job and do what tournament at Big 2I WKH ¿YH WRXUQDPHQWV WKUHH Colbray, who has amassed a spar- toughest guy in the tournament,” we’re supposed to do? have been individual-centric and kling record of 27-1, Hermiston isn’t Larson said. “Now, if CJ thinks “And, there’s a lot of time between River Golf Course Hermiston has seen six Bulldogs win hurting for more talent. that, that’s a different story. He’s not now and then. Guys get hurt. Tons of UMATILLA — Big brackets and had 18 grapplers place. Senior 182-pounder Bob getting beat because guys are better things, grades, academics. The only River Golf Course will hold Hermiston had seven placers at both Coleman, who is 27-2 with a win than him.” way we’re not gonna win the state the Valentine’s Massacre the Tournament of Champions and over previously undefeated Tyler Larson also praised the efforts title is if we do not load the bus. As tournament on Saturday, Tri-State. Self to win Reser’s, has been chasing of sophomore heavy weight Beau long as our guys get there, we’re Feb. 13 starting at 9:30 a.m. It’s clear that Hermiston has as Colbray all year. Coleman took third Blake, who is routinely beating doing the right things, we train hard, Format is 18-hole stroke much talent in its wrestling room DW7UL6WDWHDQG¿UVWDW*XW&KHFN juniors and seniors. He placed for we meet expectations in the practice play with gross and net skin as any state champion program in Bursting onto the scene this WKH¿UVWWLPHWKLVVHDVRQDW5HVHU¶V room, yeah, I think we’re the best 5A games and an on-course the last eight years. The results have season has been 152-pounder Valen The pieces are there, it’s just team in the state.” scavenger hunt. Cost is $25 for club members and $35 for non-members. Payouts PREPS: TigerScots girls take advantage of turnovers to beat Mac-Hi will be determined by 5, L. Garcia 4, B. DeBore 3, A. Garcia 2, R. Walton 2. participation. Continued from 1B WESTON-MCEWEN — S. Broncheau 13, E. Reger 9, for us down the line,” said Mac-Hi 42 — At Moro, sometimes the best X. Bailey 7, S. Mikesell 7, J. Patrick 4, K. Rodriguez 3, coach Brooke Garton. offense is a good defense and the Register by phone at The TigerScots (7-9) trailed the B. Speed 2, A. Finifrock, K. Scott. (541) 922-3006 or by email 3-pointers — MHS 7, W-M 3. Free throws — MHS Chelsea Quaempts led Weston- Tigers used that philosophy to take Pioneers 25-16 at halftime before the 5-8, W-M 6-10. Fouls — MHS 12, W-M 9. at [email protected]. team made some defensive adjust- McEwen (9-8) with eight steals down the Huskies in non-league and 12 points. She also added four play on Tuesday. ments that sparked the comeback. SHERMAN 92, STANFIELD “We started trapping, which assists. Using aggressive defense Stan- AAU tourney to be 74 — At Moro, the Huskies poured Bailey Hillmick added 10 points ¿HOG  ZDVDEOHWRJHWSOHQW\RI led to easy steals and easy baskets in a season-high to shoot down the held late February that got the intensity going,” said for the TigerScots and Ammarae fast breaks to jump start their offense Tigers on Tuesday in non-league %URQFKHDX ¿QLVKHG ZLWK VL[ VWHDOV and led by 25 in the second half in Tri-Cities Weston-McEwen coach Brian action. Pickard. “Then in the fourth quarter six points and three assists. before getting some younger players RICHLAND, Wash. — Sherman (13-4) improved to 7-0 Sydney Richwine paced Mac-Hi WKHNLGVZHUHMXVWÀ\LQJDOORYHUWKH out on the court. The Tri-Cities Fastbreak at home this season. (11-7) with 13 points and eight steals, Yazzmin Chavez led the Tigers ÀRRUGHIHQVLYHO\JHWWLQJDKDQGRQ It was also a season-high in points Frenzy AAU basketball and Brittney Erb added 11 rebounds, with 13 points and Natalie Esquivel tournament will be held almost every pass (Mac-Hi) threw.” DOORZHG E\ 6WDQ¿HOG   ZKLFK The TigerScots were led offen- VHYHQSRLQWVDQG¿YHDVVLVWV added 12 while Bailey Watson paced February 26-28 in Richland, has lost two of its last three. Details Both teams return to league action their defense with seven steals and sively by Shaw Broncheau with 13 of the game were not reported. Washington. points, four assists, and four steals, next as Weston-McEwen hosts Brittin Braithwaite added six more. The AAU sanctioned 6WDQ¿HOGUHWXUQHGWROHDJXHDFWLRQ Culver on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and while Ethen Reger had nine points. at Pilot Rock on Friday at 6 p.m. Desiree Winslow scored a game- tournament is for third- Mac-Hi (6-13) was led in scoring Mac-Hi hosts Ontario on Saturday high 16 points for Sherman (3-12). eighth grade boys and girls. by Adrian Zaragoza with 12 points at 3 p.m. 6WDQ¿HOG SOD\V DW 3LORW 5RFN RQ Cost is $295.00 per team Girls Basketball ——— on four 3-pointers and Hunter M-H (11-7) 6 13 17 9 — 45 Friday at 3 p.m. with a guarantee of four