Mustangs continue to roll Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 The Crane Mustang boys basketball team participated in the three-day Crusade Classic New Year’s Invitational at Salem Academy High School, Dec. 30 through Jan. 1. On the first day, the Mustangs destroyed the Gervais Cougars 65-22. Cody Siegner finished with a double-double, scoring 22 points along with 13 rebounds. Mitch Clark
Hilanders place second at the Rollin Schimmel Memorial Wrestling Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 29, 2021December 29, 20210 Submitted photos First place winners at the Rollin Schimmel Memorial from L to R: Oliver Barnes, Carter Lardy, Easton Kemper, Kale Cornell, and Ryan Glascock. Five Hilanders took first place, and the Hilander wrestling team took second place, at the Rollin Schimmel Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Pendleton
Burns High recognized for physical activity participation Community Sports Youth December 22, 2021December 22, 20210 Burns High School has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as an exemplary and innovative high school for growing sports and physical activity participation. Burns was one of three finalists in the small rural school award category. The recognition is part of the Aspen Institute’s new initiative called Reimagining School Sports,
Hilander girls basketball team continues to roll Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 22, 2021December 22, 20210 The Burns Hilander girls basketball team netted two recent wins at home, extending their winning streak to six. The Hilanders hosted Grant Union on Wednesday, Dec. 15, where they picked up the win, 56-32. Leading the way for the girls was Kaitlyn Wright who had 20 points on the night. Akylah Kaino
Burns Hilander wrestling team competes at the Muilenburg Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 15, 2021December 14, 20210 Photos by TAMI CORNELL and DARBY KEMPER Hilander wrestlers waiting for their match. Oliver Barnes won the 126-pound weight class, and Kale Cornell won the 120-pound wight class as the Burns Hilander wrestling team placed seventh in the 13-team Muilenburg Tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10-11, in La Grande. Oliver Barnes won
Hilanders dominate at Woodfin-Robinson Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Photos by TERRY GRAHAM Hilanders in action during the Woodfin-Robinson Memorial at Burns High School on Friday, Dec. 3 The Burns Hilander wrestling team went 3-0 during the Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament on Friday, Dec. 3, at Burns High School. Also taking part was Crane, Grant Union and Vale. Results for Burns (B) and Crane
Kaitlyn Wright earns Player of the Year in EOL Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 The Burns volleyball team had seven girls earn spots in Eastern Oregon League (EOL) All-League selections. The Hilanders won the 2021 3A OSAA state title and finished 29-3 on the season. Kaitlyn Wright was named Player of the Year in the EOL, and Paula Toney earned Coach of the Year. The full
Hilanders crowned OSAA 3A Volleyball State Champions Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 Submitted photo The Burns Hilander volleyball team defeated Sutherlin High School for the state championship title. The Burns Hilander volleyball team defeated Sutherlin High School for the state championship on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Corvallis High School in four sets 17-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-9. The Hilanders overcame a slow start to the first
Burns High School alumna inducted into Western Oregon University Hall of Fame News Sports November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 Submitted photo Katie (Torland) Hein was recognized for her outstanding achievements in basketball at Western Oregon University. The Western Oregon University (WOU) athletic department will be inducting three new members into the Hall of Fame this year, as the Wolves welcomed Kurt Davis, Duke Iverson, and Katie (Torland) Hein into the 2021
Hilanders dominate Hawks in first round Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 3, 2021November 2, 20210 Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Hilanders in action during the first round of the playoff against La Pine. The Hilander volleyball team defeated the La Pine Hawks in the first round of the OSAA 3A Volleyball State Tournament. The second-seeded Hilanders hosted the Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 30 and won in