Tag HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Malheur County high school basketball season kicks off

Vale’s Gracee Jacobs sets up at the top of the key during a game against Melba Nov. 30. Area prep teams kicked off the 2018-2019 season last week. (The Enterprise/Jayme Fraser). ONTARIO – Ontario boys’ basketball coach Kevin Attila could have every reason to feel…

EOL teams suit up, swarm hoops

The Nyssa boys basketball team hit the hardwood last Wednesday for a morning practice before the Thanksgiving break. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) VALE – Irrigon and Umatilla will be the teams to beat on the boys’ side of the Eastern Oregon League this season and…

All-league football picks named for 1A

Adrian-Jordan Valley tight end Zeke Quintero runs the ball during a playoff game against Pilot Rock-Nixyaawii Nov. 2 at Adrian High School. (Photo by Robert Radford) 1A Conference Local football all-league selections for 2018 1st Team offense Tight end: Zeke Quintero (Adrian-Jordan Valley) Center: Cole Kennedy-Gooch…

EOL athletes receive league honors

Nyssa running back Jo Jo Sanchez scores a touchdown during the playoff game against Willamina. Sanchez was named co-defensive player of the year for the Eastern Oregon League. (Photo by Malerie Long) Defensive players of the year: Jo Jo Sanchez (Nyssa), Clay Siddoway, (Vale). Co-offensive…

Vale last local school alive in state playoffs

Nyssa quarterback Landon McDowell eludes an Amity defender Saturday in quarterfinal state playoff action. (Photo courtesy News Register/Marcus Larson) Here’s where matters stand in OSAA football playoff action: Vale beat Burns 36-14 Saturday in Burns. The Vikings advance to the seminfinals in a match against…

Antelopes stymie Rockets to claim playoff victory

The Adrian Antelopes translated a solid running game and tough defense into a 26-8 win over Pilot Rock/Nixyaaii last week in a first-round playoff game last week. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) ADRIAN – An epic third-quarter goal line stand coupled with a strong offense and stingy…

Nyssa clobbers Willamina in 3A playoff tilt

Nyssa’s Dearden Woodruff sprints toward the end zone during a playoff game against Willamina last weekend. (For the Enterprise/Anna Long) WILLAMINA – Jo Jo Sanchez ran for 213 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead Nyssa past Willamina 28-7 Saturday in a first-round Class 3A…