By BRAD MOSHER

The (La Grande) Observer

Imbler escaped with a 44-43 victory Thursday in the opening round of the Old Oregon League’s district playoffs, but the Panthers literally had to wait to the last second.

Andrew Fullerton had given the Panthers a 44-42 lead by sinking two free throws with just nine seconds on the clock.

But when Cove’s Phil Allen was fouled with just one second left, he had a chance to tie the game again.

Joseph had too much firepower for a young Pine-Eagle team Thursday, handing the Spartans an 81-39 defeat in the quarterfinals of the District 7-1A boys basketball tournament at Baker High School.

Baker's defense was in fine form Tuesday in the Bulldogs' 59-31 Greater Oregon League boys basketball victory over Ontario at BHS.

Baker had a reversal of recent history Tuesday evening against Ontario.

Pine-Eagle didn't want to play Thursday at the District 7-1A girls basketball tournament.

Powder Valley traveled to hostile territory Friday and escaped with a 56-46 victory over Wallowa, clinching the Old Oregon League girls basketball title in the process.

A season-long problem jumped up and bit the Baker girls basketball team again Friday at La Grande.

Baker successfully defended its Greater Oregon League boys basketball title Friday by defeating La Grande 67-57 at La Grande.

Baker ended a 7-year Greater Oregon League winless streak Thursday by defeating 42-30 in a dual wrestling match on the Baker mats.

It's a story that rings too much the same for the Baker girls — not enough offense.