Sports

Grant Union Prospector head coach Andy Lusco sees a promising season for his wrestlers, even though potentially difficult battles lie ahead.

The Dayville/Monument Tiger girls basketball team stepped onto the Wheeler High School court Friday to begin what they hope will be a strong season.

Grant Union Prospector football player, junior Drew Lusco was named to first team all-state offensive line and second team all-state defensive line.

Surrounded by his team in practice last week, Dayville/Monument Tiger head coach Jeff Schafer told the boys he respects and values what each brings to the table.

After graduating five senior starters, it may seem like a new beginning for the 2A Grant Union Prospector boys basketball team, but there are talented players moving into those positions, head…

Several varsity players are returning to the Grant Union Prospector girls basketball team, including last season’s all-state co-player of the year Kaylee Wright.

The Grant County Wrestling Club gave the home crowd something to cheer about over the weekend.

When I was but a wee lad, my family would gather each fall for the annual sight-in of their various hunting rifles. I would pick up their empty brass cartridge cases and dream of the day I wou…

My father introduced me to calling coyotes when I was still only registering single digits on my birthday cakes. Even at that age, I was taught about the importance of balance between predator…

There are just 10 athletes on the Prairie City Panther girls basketball team, but most have varsity experience and head coach Bo Workman said they are “looking to have a good year.”

The Grant County Wrestling Club led by head coach Steve Parsons will hold a home tournament on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Grant Union Junior-Senior High School.

Prairie City Panther Syd Holman, one of five seniors on this year’s basketball team, said they are ready to return to the game they love.

Sports fans, mark your calendars!

My 13-year-old son, Tucker, drew a buck tag this year. Filled with excitement, we backpacked a couple of miles into the wilderness and set up camp.

The Grant Union Gold dance team is optimistic as they prepare for competition and their annual Holiday Showcase.

New Grant Union girls varsity basketball coach Kristi Moore said she’s excited for the season, and the team is eager to start practice.

The Grant Union Prospector volleyball team finished their season in second place at Saturday’s OSAA 2A State Championship title game, falling in a tight 3-2 battle against the Portland Christi…

The Grant Union Prospectors battled No. 1-ranked Monroe in the OSAA first round state playoffs Saturday, Grant Union falling 49-0 on the Dragons’ turf.

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The Grant Union Prospector volleyball team has downed the Coquille Red Devils 3-0 in close sets at the OSAA State Volleyball Championship quarterfinals.

After losing the first match 22-25, Grant Union picked up the win with scores of 25-14, 25-14 and 25-19 over Central Linn.

Let’s face it, no one looks cooler than Snake Plissken wielding twin .44s or Harry Callahan blazing away with a .458 magnum. The problem is, looking “cool” does nothing to mitigate heavy recoi…

The Grant Union Prospector boys varsity cross country team placed fifth at Friday’s 2A/1A Special District 3 Championship meet held at Pendleton Community Park.

Four varsity cheerleaders have generated school spirit in the hallways, at pep assemblies and on the sidelines at Prairie City School.

The Grant Union Prospector football team is moving on to the first round state playoffs.

The Grant Union Prospectors will face the Monroe Dragons at 1 p.m. Saturday in Monroe in the OSAA state playoffs.

The Grant Union Prospectors are advancing to Friday’s quarterfinal round of the OSAA State Volleyball Championship where they will face the Coquille Red Devils at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in …

The Long Creek/Ukiah volleyball team overcame setbacks to sweep Huntington 25-15, 26-24 and 25-18 Oct. 18 in Long Creek.

Mathéo Buchart scored 5 goals in two games last week for Long Creek/Ukiah’s soccer team.

The Grant Union Prospector volleyball team will host the Bonanza Antlers for the first round state playoff game at 2 p.m. Saturday in John Day.

We’ve all had seasons where you have to just about give up before the “magic” happens. This year for me was the dictionary definition of enduring to the end.

Grant Union has quite the collection of Blue Mountain Conference district championship trophies.

It’s do or die for the Grant Union Prospector football team as they battle for a state playoff spot Friday.

Grant Union dominated the Blue Mountain Conference all-league team, taking four of seven spots when the team was announced Saturday.

Local and visiting sports fans were treated to an exciting District 1A-8 High Desert League volleyball tournament Oct. 20 at Grant Union Junior-Senior High School in John Day.

The Grant Union Prospector volleyball team ended their regular season undefeated in the Blue Mountain Conference after sweeping the Enterprise Outlaws and Pilot Rock Rockets at the 10th Annual…

Hopefully, as you read these lines, you will be reliving the memories of a successful hunting season this fall. Now you are looking at those hard earned antlers and wondering what to do with t…

The Dayville/Monument Tigers (1-6) didn’t give up in Friday’s battle against the South Wasco Redsides (6-1) in Monument, but the visitors took a 77-19 win.

The Prairie City Panthers’ football season came to an earlier-than-expected end.

The league champion Grant Union Prospector volleyball team celebrated their 10th Annual Dig Pink Rally, defeating the Enterprise Outlaws and Pilot Rock Rockets.

There was no letting up Friday as the Grant Union Prospectors applied strong defensive pressure on the Riverside Pirates while racking up touchdowns for a 50-0 victory on their homecoming night.

Not too many years back, shooters endured two buying frenzies where ammo became scarce. Demand was at an all-time high, and manufacturers struggled to maintain the dismally low supply. Hoarder…

It was time to “think pink” Saturday as the Dayville/Monument Tigers hosted the Jordan Valley Mustangs for a league match and their Dig Pink Rally, honoring those touched by cancer.

The Grant Union volleyball team moved to the top of the state standings this week, and the honor is much deserved.

The Prairie City Panthers, with one starter out for the season, lost Thursday night’s battle with Crane, the Mustangs claiming a 3-1 win with scores of 25-9, 25-21, 24-26 and 25-18.

There are probably as many opinions on the proper way to clean a firearm as there are elbows in the world. I have read and watched every expert on the topic I can find, and after exhaustive re…

Youths who competed in this year’s Cinnabar Mountain Playdays youth rodeo series met with family and friends Sunday for their season-end banquet.

Echo received the kickoff and scored on the second play with Cougar Mason Smith rushing nearly 50 yards for a touchdown. The Cougars also added 2 extra points on a place kick.

Grant Union Prospector head football coach Jason Miller said Friday’s 30-20 victory over the 3A Umatilla Vikings was a “gut check” for his team.

Carrying a concealed weapon of any type is a very personal decision.

The undefeated Joseph Eagles swooped into Prairie City Friday afternoon, taking a 62-2 win over the Panthers in six-man football.