VOLLEYBALL

Central Christian eyes a program first — Central Christian has offered varsity volleyball since the Redmond school opened in 1992, but the Tigers have never played in the state tournament. That could change this season, as Central Christian has already secured a spot in the Class 1A Mountain Valley League playoffs and could challenge for the regular-season league championship with a win over first-place Hosanna Christian on Tuesday night. The Tigers take a 9-2 record and No. 25 state ranking into their home date with the No. 5-ranked Lions from Klamath Falls. Central Christian coach Brooke Smalstig said senior captain Lauren Rickabaugh has been the Tigers’ leader. “She has definitely led the team with her all-around play,” Smalstig said of the 5-foot-7-inch outside hitter,.

Cougar breaks kills record — After tying the school record for kills in a match last week with 19, Mountain View junior Jasmine Martin broke the record Saturday against West Albany. Martin’s 21 kills led the Cougars to a three-set victory at the Clearwater Classic in Bend. “She’s been playing multiple positions this year and she’s been steady,” Mountain View coach Kate Hunter said. “She’s unstoppable when she’s on.”

BOYS SOCCER

Acuna has White Buffs on a roll — Senior Andres Acuna had a big week for Madras last week, scoring six goals in a pair of Tri-Valley Conference wins for the White Buffaloes. Bouncing back from a 4-1 loss to Molalla, the Buffs won 5-0 at Estacada last Tuesday behind Acuna’s four goals. Two days later at home against Corbett, Acuna tallied two goals, both assisted by Alex Diaz, in a 2-0 victory. Madras currently leads the TVC at 4-1-1 (7-2-1 overall) and has a key match Wednesday at second-place North Marion (3-0-3). The Buffs, who entered the week ranked No. 10 in Class 4A, and Huskies, No. 13, played to a 2-2 draw last month in Madras.

BOYS WATER POLO

Cougars take 4 of 5 in tourney — After losing 18-8 to Sheldon, Mountain View won four straight to finish 4-1 over the weekend in the Albany Tournament. The Cougars posted wins of 16-11 over South Salem, 15-6 over West Salem, 20-11 over Sprague and 9-7 over South Eugene. Among the tournament leaders for Mountain View were Preston Carey (23 goals, 14 assists); Riley Morgan (15 goals, 14 assists); and Tarren Black (11 goals, 20 steals).

FOOTBALL

Madras-Scio game will be for division lead — With a 24-7 road win over Blanchet Catholic on Friday, Madras improved to 2-0 in the Class 3A Special District 1 East Division and set up a showdown Thursday night at home against division co-leader Scio. The Loggers are also 2-0 in league play and, like the White Buffaloes, are 4-2 overall. Sole possession of first place is on the line in Thursday’s game. In Friday’s victory over Blanchet, Madras running backs Victor Torres and Treyvon Easterling each had a touchdown run in the first half for a 14-0 lead. Special teams helped the Buffs put the game away in the second half, as Torres scored the clinching TD on a 42-yard punt return in the fourth quarter.

Gilchrist football forfeits — Due to multiple injuries, Gilchrist forfeited its game against Powers last Friday, according to coach Rick West. The Class 1A Grizzlies (1-3) participate in a six-man league and play a six-game schedule. Next up for Gilchrist is a home game against Jewell at noon on Friday, followed by its final game of the season against Triangle Lake on Oct. 26, also at home.

CROSS-COUNTRY

Two Outlaws finish 3rd — Ethan Hosang placed third for the Sisters boys and Kate Bowen was third for the Outlaw girls Saturday at the Paul Mariman Invitational in Philomath. Hosang finished in 17 minutes flat in the 5,000-meter race, and winner Kolby Spink of Newport finished in 16:45. Newport won the boys competition with a score of 63 and Sisters finished fifth in the 12-team field with 145. In the girls race, Bowen finished in 19:43. Hannah Hernandez of Philomath was first in 18:58. Siuslaw won the seven-team girls competition with 28 points.

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