Annie Fowler

UMATILLA — The Umatilla High School softball team has been hosting its Strike Out Cancer game for five years, but this year, it means a little bit more to the

Family members of Jordan Bennett, Umatilla's pitching coach who died of cancer last year, throw ceremonial first pitches on May 7, 2024, in Umatilla, during a game dedicated to striking out cancer.

BMCC's Joaquin Velez-Fucal leads off second, keeping a close eye on CBC pitcher Jack Fenton on May 8, 2024, in Pendleton.

PENDLETON — Small towns in Eastern Oregon tend to look out for one another when times are tough.

Hermiston's Angel Cardenas and Mead's Kaleb Butterfield go after the ball on May 9, 2024, during the 3A District 8 title game at Kennison Field in Hermiston.

HERMISTON — Hermiston midfielder Angel Cadenas was named to the first team, and Ricardo Sotelo was named coach of the year by the Mid-Columbia Conference soccer coaches.

HERMISTON — The Hermiston lacrosse team will put its 19-0 record on the line on Saturday, May 11, when they take on Auburn Riverside in the first round of the 3A state tournament at Kennison Field in Hermiston.

Pendleton's Nessa Neveau throws javelin at the Greater Oregon League district track & field meet on May 11, 2024, at Pendleton High School.

PENDLETON — Two Pendleton athletes are jumping and hurdling their way to college.

Riverside's Colby Crowell fields a throw as Umatilla runner RJ Estrada dives back to second on May 13, 2024, in Umatilla.