Nyssa’s Madisyn Hartley heads to the finish line in the running of the 100-meter hurdles. Finishing third, Hartley missed out on a state berth in the event, but will see state action in the long jump and triple jump. (Photo courtesy of Misty Page) Nyssa state qualifiers Roberto Amezquita:[Read More…]
Tag: LOCAL SPORTS
Vale Vikings baseball sweeps Hilanders
Vale’s Tanner Hamilton slides into home plate, beating the high throw to the Hilanders’ catcher during game one of two between Burns and Vale in Eastern Oregon League action. The two victories by the Vikings solidifies Vale into the second slot in the league standings. (Photo courtesy Burns Times[Read More…]
Vale Viking softball wins 2 in Burns
Vale’s Kendall Hawley slides in, beating the throw of the Hilander defender, (Photo courtesy of Burns Times Herald) BURNS – The Vale softball team made the road trip to Burns worth the miles, taking two games with 39 runs. “We really hit the ball well and finally put our foot forward,”[Read More…]
Ontario Tiger twins run close, fast
Ontario senior twins Gonzalo (left) and Alex Espinoza (right) are joined by mother Yolanda and father Allejandro prior to the beginning of the Saint Alphonsus Invitational on Saturday in Ontario. The two brothers have competed against each other since childhood and now are less than a second of each other[Read More…]
Heat helps times at Don Walker in Nyssa
Nyssa’s Britain Hartley clears the bar during the high jump competition of the Don Walker on Friday. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) NYSSA – Track meets held during the year provide a glimpse of what may come at the district meet. This year, Burns is showing the Hilanders are the team to[Read More…]
Nyssa baseball is finally back home
An Eagle runner beats the throw into Nyssa third baseman Cameron Elguezabal during the opening game of the new Bulldog baseball field. Enterprise/Joseph/Wallowa swept Nyssa in both games. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) NYSSA – In sports, the idea of a home game is one where local fans can walk down, cheer[Read More…]
Malheur County teams fight the cold and wind for par
Nyssa’s Josh Duckworth found himself in a little trouble, but out of the wind, chipping out of the gully toward the green during the Vale Invitational. Golfers braved cold, windy conditions with Burns taking the boys title and the host Vikings taking the girls crown. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ONTARIO –[Read More…]
Nyssa’s Boston Thompson signs to become Western Oregon University wolf
Surrounded by his Bulldog teammates and Coach Aaron Mills, Nyssa senior Boston Thompson made his post-high school plans official: He will attend Western Oregon University. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) NYSSA – Nyssa’s Boston Thompson is taking his high flying playing style and dunks to Monmouth. Flanked by family and teammates,[Read More…]
Nyssa Bulldogs notch their first baseball win
Nyssa’s Adam VanMeter takes to the dirt to slide safely into second base during game one against Riverside. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) VALE – Still waiting for sod to take root on their own playing field, the Nyssa baseball team found the Vale field to their liking, scoring Nyssa’s first[Read More…]
Four Rivers Falcons open tennis season in Nyssa
The Falcons’ Stone Mason took a win in the boys singles competition. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) NYSSA – As the tennis players from Four Rivers Senior Preparatory came off the bus in Nyssa, many knew their Bulldog opponents were better prepared, more experienced, and the day might be over quickly[Read More…]