Cascade Met Its Match In La Grande

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com LA GRANDE, Ore.–  La Grande found a way to get by a pesky Cascade squad for their first trip to Forest Grove since the 2015-2016 Friday night 52-46. The Cougars were undersized, yet aggressive.  Challenging the Tigers to defeat them in different ways.  Fast-paced in the first, the Cougars leading 10-3…

Kennedy Returns To State Title Game

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com The challenge was there against the quickness and athleticism of Bandon to get to the State Championship Game Saturday night.  All they needed to do was to play soundly against the Tigers. Kennedy has been known for their defense, but they had to work a few things around the speed in…

Santiam Gets One Last 32

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com PENDLETON, Ore.–  32 more. The plan walking in to get 32 more minutes following their tough opening round loss to Western Christian Thursday night. Santiam had just ralled from a 15-9 deficit to hold a seemingly safe 38-31 lead with 2:05 left in the third quarter. Their Seniors were leaving it…