COTTAGE GROVE — With first-place performances by Brandon Pollard and Zoe Falk, Sisters claimed the top spot in the boys and girls division at the Harrier’s Challenge cross-country meet held at Schwarz Park.

“The kids are kind of in that midseason, figuring out how good they are going to become,” Sisters coach Charlie Kanzig said. “It was a good showing. They were real focused but relaxed. It’s a good way to run, right? It’s a good indicator at the middle of the season.”

Pollard ran the 5,000-meter course in 17 minutes, 58 seconds, soon followed by Devon Calvin, who finished fifth in 18:41.

Falk’s time of 21:45 paced the girls, while Aria Blumm came in sixth overall after recording a time of 23:02.

La Pine finished second as a team on the boys side with 108 points.

Sisters competes in the Woahink Lake XC Invitational in Florence on Saturday. La Pine returns to action the same day, when the Hawks run at the Madras Invitational.

In other Thursday action:

BOYS SOCCER

Summit 2

Bend 0

The Storm racked up 25 shots, but only Michael Wilson’s rebound goal in the first half and Nigel Jones’ penalty kick in the second found the back of the net. That was all Summit needed to claim the Class 5A Intermountain Conference win at 15th Street Field. Bend coach Nils Eriksson credited his back line, which included two freshmen, for playing as well as they did against a tough Summit attack. Both squads get back to work on Tuesday, with Summit (2-0 IMC, 5-1-1 overall) hosting Mountain View and Bend (0-1 IMC, 2-4-1) visiting Redmond High.

Mountain View 5

Ridgeview 1

After heading into the intermission tied 1-1, the Cougars unleashed a flurry of goals to pick up the Intermountain Hybrid victory at Mountain View High School. With the offense flowing through freshman Taylor Willman, whose performance as a distributor was praised by Mountain View coach Chris Rogers, the Cougars saw freshman Zach Emerson collect three goals. Mountain View also got scores from Hudson Newell and Bryce Tipton, as well as a pair of assists from Zel Rey. Zachary Dyck recorded Ridgeview’s lone goal, which was assisted by a cross from Nate Kandle a minute before halftime. Mountain View (3-3-1 overall) returns to conference action on Tuesday, when the Cougars visit Summit. Ridgeview (1-3-1) hosts Crook County in a Class 4A Special District 1 showdown the same day.

Redmond 8

Crook County 3

REDMOND — Senior captains Daniel Najera and Miseal Correa carried the offensive load for the Panthers, connecting with one another on all eight goals to help Redmond pick up the Intermountain Hybrid win. Najera finished with five goals and three assists, Correa tallied three scores and five assists, and the Panthers used a six-goal second half to put the Cowboys away. Redmond (2-5 overall) entertains IMC foe Bend High on Tuesday. Crook County (1-5) heads to Redmond to take on Ridgeview in a Class 4A Special District 1 contest the same day.

Sisters 2

Cottage Grove 0

COTTAGE GROVE — Keenan O’Hern and Eli Boettner each scored to lead the Outlaws to their first victory in Cottage Grove in eight years. O’Hern put Sisters ahead 1-0 with six minutes left in the first half, pounding in a rebound off a Justin Harrer shot. Staying aggressive with a one-goal lead, Evan Rickards connected with Boettner four minutes after the break to seal the win. Sisters (3-0 Sky-Em League, 7-1 overall) hosts Sweet Home on Thursday.

North Marion 5

Madras 4

MADRAS — Despite a hat trick by Gustavo Pacheco, the White Buffaloes could not overcome a two-goal deficit late in the game, falling to the Huskies in a Class 4A Tri-Valley Conference matchup. David Madrigal tallied a goal for Madras, while Carlos Garcia delivered a pair of assists. Madras (1-2 TVC, 1-6 overall) hits the road Tuesday for a conference contest with La Salle of Milwaukie.

GIRLS SOCCER

Mountain View 8

Ridgeview 0

The Cougars struck four times in each half en route to an Intermountain Hybrid win at Mountain View High School. Maddy Booster and Aspen Crew each recorded two goals and an assist, while Courtney Candella picked up a pair of goals. Katie Newell finished with a goal and two assists, and Courtney Horrell was credited with a score. Kelly Stevens and Madie Choffel each tallied an assist. Mountain View (4-2-1 overall) drops in on Summit on Tuesday. Ridgeview (2-4) begins Class 4A Special District 1 play on Tuesday, when the Ravens entertain Crook County.

Redmond 5

Crook County 0

REDMOND — Led by three goals from Sommer Kirk and a shutout by the defense, the Panthers rolled to the Intermountain Hybrid victory over the Cowgirls. Ciara Lennie and Damaris Estrada also scored for Redmond. The win was the first of the season for Redmond (1-6) after two previous victories were forfeited due to an ineligible player. Crook County’s record fell to 1-4. Redmond heads to Bend next to take on the Lava Bears, while the Cowgirls will travel to Redmond and battle Ridgeview.

Sisters 3

Cottage Grove 0

SISTERS — A pair of goals and an assist from Natalie Ambrose anchored the Outlaws’ attack en route to a Class 4A Sky-Em League victory. Emily Corrigan, who also collected an assist on the night, registered the first goal for Sisters, and Ambrose’s two scores in the second half sealed the win. Sisters (2-1 Sky-Em, 4-2 overall) heads to La Pine for a conference matchup on Tuesday.

Junction City 11

La Pine 1

LA PINE — After finding themselves in a 7-0 hole at the half, the Hawks could have given in, but La Pine coach Scott Winslow admired the way his team plowed ahead, refusing to quit. Holli Glenn netted the Hawks’ lone goal in the second half, but La Pine dropped its third straight Class 4A Sky-Em League contest. La Pine (0-3 Sky-Em, 1-6 overall) continues conference play on Tuesday when the Hawks welcome Sisters.

North Marion 5

Madras 2

AURORA — The White Buffaloes gave up two quick goals in the first half, which set the tone as Madras fell to the Huskies in a Class 4A Tri-Valley Conference matchup. Jesica Alavez and Itzel Romero each posted goals for the White Buffaloes, who have already eclipsed last season’s goal total. Madras (0-3 TVC, 2-5 overall) takes on Milwaukie’s La Salle Prep on Tuesday.

VOLLEYBALL

Mountain View 18-25-18-27-15

Ridgeview 25-21-25-25-11

REDMOND — Two days after a thrilling five-set contest with Summit, the Ravens found themselves in another Intermountain Hybrid battle. After dropping two of the first three games, the Cougars rallied to take the final two sets and the match. Jill Roshak posted a team-high 17 kills for Mountain View and Amanda Cline added 21 digs. Brenna Crecraft registered 29 assists for the Cougars. Katrina Johnson tallied 19 kills to lead Ridgeview. Brianna Yeakey and Katie Nurge combined for 33 digs, and Rhian Sage delivered 37 assists. Mountain View goes back to work on Saturday in the South Albany Tournament. Ridgeview welcomes Crook County on Tuesday for a Class 4A Special District 1 matchup.

Crook County 25-25-25

Redmond 4-11-6

PRINEVILLE — Makayla Lindburg and Hannah Troutman collected 13 and 10 kills, respectively, as the Cowgirls cruised to an Intermountain Hybrid victory. Laken Berlin, Ali Apperson and Karlee Myers-Hollis combined to go 45 for 46 from the service line with 10 aces. Crook County takes part in the Oregon City Tournament on Saturday — the only Class 4A team in the field. Redmond picks things up the same day in the Cottage Grove Tournament.

Summit 25-25-26

Bend 19-23-24

Dani Taylor’s service ace with Summit ahead 25-24 in the third game won the set and the match for the Storm, who moved to 2-0 in Class 5A Intermountain Conference play with the win at Summit High. Laney Hayes recorded 12 kills and five blocks — both team highs — for the Storm and Kenzi Kitzmiller added 12 digs and seven kills of her own. Summit is at the South Albany tournament Saturday. The Lava Bears (0-1 IMC) host Redmond on Tuesday.

Sisters 25-25-25

La Pine 11-20-7

SISTERS — Shannon Fouts recorded 28 assists and eight aces as the Outlaws blew past the Hawks in a Sky-Em League matchup. Isabelle Tara led Sisters with nine kills, Nila Lukens added seven kills of her own, and Jordan Williams contributed three aces. Holly Jackson turned in another all-around performance for La Pine, ending the match with eight kills, six digs and two aces. The Outlaws (4-0 Sky-Em) are at Cottage Grove on Tuesday. La Pine (0-4 league) hosts Sweet Home on Thursday.

Madras 25-25-25

North Marion 19-11-11

MADRAS — Sarah Brown did a little bit of everything for the White Buffaloes, recording 15 kills and seven digs while going 16 of 16 from the service line to help Madras improved to 3-0 in Tri-River Conference play. Alexis Urbach added 10 kills and two blocks for the Buffs, who are at La Salle on Tuesday.

Culver 14-25-25-25

Regis 25-21-17-19

STAYTON — Paced by Shealene Little’s 17 kills and three aces, the Bulldogs shook off what Culver coach Randi Viggiano called a “sluggish” start to win the Class 2A Tri-River Conference contest. Gabrielle Alley finished with 14 kills and seven digs, Cassandra Fulton contributed four aces, and Jahnie Cleveland delivered 25 assists. Culver (6-1 TRC) competes in a three-team event on Monday against Waldport and East Linn Christian Academy in Lebanon.

Central Christian 21-26-25-25-16

Mitchell 25-28-13-19-14

MITCHELL — The Tigers shook off a shaky start and powered back to win the nonconference contest against the Loggers. Central Christian (1-1 Class 1A Big Sky League) returns to league play against Dufur next Thursday.

BOYS WATER POLO

Summit 9

Madras 6

MADRAS — Three goals by Brent Soles paced the Storm in their victory over the White Buffaloes. Brent’s twin brother, Aidan, collected two goals for Summit, while Ian Goodwin and Tony Holliday each recorded two goals for Madras. Summit plays in the Newberg Tournament on Saturday. Madras plays Bend High today.

GIRLS WATER POLO

Madras 11

Summit 4

MADRAS — Three players posted at least two goals for the White Buffaloes, led by Sophie Gemelas, who piled up three scores. Cirelle Frank and Brianna Hunt accounted for two goals apiece, while Kayanna Heffner racked up three goals for the Storm. Madras plays Bend High today. Summit takes on Redmond High on Tuesday.