Cope Christensen of Harper scores against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
The Harper Hornets shut down the Prairie City/Burnt River Panthers in the second half of their semifinal playoff game, winning 65-22.
The six-man 1A match was played Saturday, Nov. 23, at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande.
Harper is 10-0 on the season, ranked second in the state.
The Hornets face the state’s No. 1 team, Powers, in the state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend.
Hornet defenders stop a run by Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Kade Spelman of Harper catches a pass against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Colt Bentz of Harper catches a pass against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Colt Bentz of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Hornet defenders stop a run by Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Quarterback Richard Joyce of Harper runs against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Madoxx Martinez of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Harper’s Hoss Johnson closes in on the quarterback for Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Harper fans cheer on their team in a semifinal against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Cope Christensen of Harper catches a pass against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Cope Christensen of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Madoxx Martinez of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Hornet defenders stop a run by Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Madoxx Martinez of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Harper fans cheer on their team in a semifinal against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Madoxx Martinez of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Cope Christensen of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Colt Bentz of Harper heads up field against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)A Hornet defender stops a run by Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Quarterback Richard Joyce of Harper sets for a pass against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Cope Christensen of Harper heads upfield against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Hornet defenders stop a run by Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Quarterback Richard Joyce of Harper runs against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Quarterback Richard Joyce of Harper fires off a pass against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Cope Christensen of Harper heads for a score against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Harper Coach David Marker talks to a player during a break in the game against Prairie City/Burnt River. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)Ritter Rookstool of Prairie City/Burnt River sits alone on the bench after the game against Harper. The Hornets won 65-22, advancing to the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Bend. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
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