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Lost River Mashes Bonanza in Potato Bowl
The Lost River Raiders (6-1; 3-0) came into the Potato Bowl ranked #1 in the 2A Classification, and showed everyone why with a resounding 46-6 win over the visiting Bonanza Antlers (1-6; 0-3). The Raiders led 24-0 after the first quarter, and 40-0 by halftime. Kellen Dunlea got the scoring started early with a 39 yard touchdown rush. Later in the quarter, Kyle Diz threw two touchdown passes. One to Charles Overcash from 38 yards out, and a quick route to Colby Meideros from two yards away. Dunlea would add two more rushing touchdowns in the second quarter.
The Raiders were led offensivley by thier quarterback Diaz, who finished 3/6 passing for 59 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding a rushing score and 90 yards on the ground. Dunlea finished with five carries, three touchdowns, and 82 yards while Connor Guthrie added 21 yards on three touches. On defense, Dunlea also left an impact with an interception six tackles. Chad Sweat led the team with eight tackles.
Bonanza had trouble getting started in this contest, only earning 243 all purpose yards. Issac Noble led the team on both sides of the ball, earning 137 yards rushing on 28 carries and a touchdown, and 39 recieivng yards on six catches, both team leading marks. Kohl Jespersen was 10/15 passing for 70 yards and an interception.
The Raiders maintain thier spot atop the league standings, and are one win away from clinching at least a share of the league title. They’ll meet St Mary’s Medford on Friday. The Antlers have been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, but thier season continues on Saturday at Rogue River.
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Despite thier starting All-State quarterback Joe Janney missing due to injury, the Henley Hornets (4-2; 3-0) offense stung the Ashland Grizzlies (1-5; 0-3) en route to a 42-13 win. Derrick Cox stepped up in the absense and completed 5/7 passes for 53 yards and a tocuhdown while adding 21 yards rushing. Jeremiah Brunick ran wild, collecting 195 yards on 14 carries for three touchdowns. Trapper Cundall added a score and 78 yards on eight carries. Kai Montag caught one pass for 10 yards and it was a touchdown. The Hornet’s offense held 4A’s fourth best passer, Colton Hernandez, to only eight completions and 94 yards with a touchdown. Henley celebrates homecoming this week, and thier date to the dance is #1 Marshfield.
The Mazama Vikings (1-6; 0-3) dropped thier sixth game in a row in a loss to the North Bend Bulldogs (3-4; 2-1) 40-14. The Vikings moved the ball well in the game, amassing 351 all purpose yards, but it wasn’t enough against the versatile Bulldogs attack. Kellan Lee finished with 201 yards through the air, his most of the season so far, and added a touchdown pass. Brody Mahon scored a touchdown too, rushing the ball 78 yards on 11 carries. Rison McDonald caught nine passes for 116 yards, a season high for the junior. The Vikings will visit Ashland this week.
The Klamath Union Pelicans (2-5; 1-2) kept it close, but crumbled in the fourth quarter in a 49-19 loss to the Phoenix Pirates (5-3; 1-2). Phoenix used a 28 point second quarter to maintain a 28-19 lead heading to the final frame, but Cody Martin rushed for two touchdowns and Trae Casteel ran in another, as Phoenix outscored Klamath Union 21-0 in the fourth quarter to pull away. Offensivley for KU, Reese Johnson was 12/34 passing for 170 yards and three touchdowns. Nolan Baker, Tuko Saluskin, and Trevyn Ruano each caught touchdown passes. Johnson also led the team in rushing with 31 yards. On defense, Saluskin came up with three interceptions, but Phoenix also capitalized on three Pelicans turnovers, cashing in for three scores. The Pels will hit the road to Modesto Christian (CA) after thier original week 8 opponent, Umatilla, canceled thier game.
The Crosspoint Christian Warriors (5-2; 3-0) earned thier fifth straight victory 30-0 against the Glendale Pirates (3-4; 2-1). This win for the Warriors gives them full control of the top spot in the conference with two games to play. The Warriors did most of the damage rushing the football in the game, getting 30 carries and 225 yards as a team. Chris Kelly led the group with 12 touches for 99 yards and three touchdowns. Trey Johnston added a touchdown and 63 yards. Baylon Cundall completed 3/12 passes for 82 yards. Kelly was also a monster on defense with a team high 17 tackles. Brock Throne added 16 tackles and two for loss. Johnston had two interceptions. The Warriors return home to face Prospect Charter this week.
The Tulelake Honkers (3-3; 2-1) were shutout in the first half against the Loyalton Grizzlies (4-3; 2-1) and eventually fell 38-8. The Grizzlies were nearly unstoppable on the ground, collecting 374 yards on the ground, and only throwing the ball six times all game. Blaine Morgan led Loyalton with 186 yards and a touchdown. No stats were provided by Tulelake. The Honkers will visit Chester this week.
The Chiloquin Panthers (2-4; 1-2) had a Saturday date with the Riddle Irish (5-1; 2-1) and fell 36-26. Despite losing thier starting quarterback in the first quarter, the Panthers stuck around and made it competetive. Chiloquin only trailed by two points midway through the fourth quarter, but Isaiah Ibrahim scored from 25 yards out with 7:19 left in the game, sealing the Panthers fate. Ibrahim would finish with three rushing scores. For Chiloquin, backup quarterback Dilen Black had three rushing touchdowns while Lalan Wilder and Justin Parrish had one each. Chiloquin heads to the pirate ship at Glendale this week.
Hornets Earn Share of Skyline Conference Volleyball Title
The Henley Hornets are champions in the Skyline Conference for the second consecutive season. With a 3-0 win over Mazama on October 14th, the Hornets secured at least a share of the league title. Thier perfect 6-0 record is 1.5 games better than Phoenix with two games remaing. The season finale is booked for October 23rd against the aforementioned Pirates. But if the Hornets can dispatch Klamath Union in thier penultimate game on the 21st, they’ll have earned the league title outright.
Currently, Henley has not dropped a set in the month of October. Thier 11 set losses this season are the second fewest in the 4A classification, and seventh best reguardless of classification statewide.
Henley Soccer Closes In On Playoff Berth
With thier 8-1 win over Hidden Valley on October 16th, the Henley boys’ soccer team clinched a playoff berth for the fifth consecutive season. The Hornets are 9-1-1 overall with a 6-0 mark in league play. The win over the Mustangs guranteed Henley to finish no worse than second place in the league, still with a shot at the conference title. The Skyline Conference top two teams automatically make the OSAA 16-team postseason bracket. In 2024, the Hornets won the State Championship with a 3-2 win over North Marion
The girls’ standings are tougher to decipher. At the time of publishing, all three Klamath Basin schools in the conference have a shot at the league championship. Henley is 5-0-1 with two games remaining, while Klamath Union and Mazama are each 3-1-1 with three matches remaining. Henley faces Mazama on October 20th, then Klamath Union on the 28th. They’ll have two chances to claim a third consecutive conference championship.
Pelicans Prepare For Crater Twilight Invite
At last year’s Crater Twilight Invite, the Klamath Union Lady Pelicans placed second in the overall scoring. There were three races that took place, a silver, a platinum, and a gold.
This year’s meet also features the Henley Hornets and will begin at 3:45 p.m.
MyBasin.com Coverage This Week
Coverage of intra-city volleyball continues on Tuesday, October 21st when the Henley Hornets visit the Klamath Union Pelicans. Watch this match for free at 6:15 p.m.
On Friday night, the Henley Hornets celebrate homecoming when they take on #1 Marshfield! Listen on the radio at 104.3 FM & 960 AM, or watch the gamne for FREE online at 7:00 p.m.
