The Top ranked Mountain View Cougars wrapped up non-league play on Wednesday (12/31) just the way they drew it up, with a win against cross-town opponent Summit, and a perfect 8-0 mark to end the year.

And with 2009 just underway, the Cougars hope that those first eight games have prepared them for a tough battle for the IMC championship.

Mountain View will open league play on Friday night Jan 9th at home against Pendleton, and will then host defending IMC champion Hermiston on Saturday afternoon Jan 10th.

COUGARS TO PLAY SUMMIT IN TOURNEY CHAMPIONSHIP!

With a convincing 79-58 win over North Salem on Tuesday afternoon (12/30), the undefeated and top ranked Cougars move on to the championship of the Summit Holiday Tournament where they will play the host team, the 6-1 Summit Storm at 12:30pm on Wednesday (12/31).

MOUNTAIN VIEW MOVES ON WITH A BIG WIN!

After a hard fought 60-57 win over fourth ranked Century Monday afternoon (12/29), the top ranked Cougars will next face 6A North Salem on Tuesday afternoon (12/30) at 3:15pm at Summit HS.

COUGS READY FOR TOP 10 CLASH

Mountain View is ready for their game against the fourth ranked Jaguars of Century High School, in Hillsboro. They'll meet in the first round of the Summit Christmas Tournament Monday afternoon at Summit High School, in Bend.

COUGARS FIND MAKE-UP GAME

After having their tournament in Dallas canceled Mountain View was looking for a game. The search came to an end late Sunday night with the Cougars scheduled to play the Mazama Vikings, out of Klamath Falls, Monday afternoon.

DALLAS TOURNAMENT CANCELED!

Because of the heavy snowfall in the mountains and over in the valley, the Dallas Basketball tournment which Mountain View was schedule to participate has been canceled.

The Cougars next game will be in town at the Summit tournament on Dec 29. Merry Christmas!

MOUNTAIN VIEW #1 IN THE LATEST STATE POLLS!

With a 3-0 start against some of the top teams in the state, Mountain View was the unanimous choice as the #1 team in the latest Oregon 5A state coaches poll released Tuesday (12/16).

Defending 5A state champion Jefferson is tied with Churchill at #2, followed by Century and Thurston rounding out the top 5 (Hermiston is at #10 & Summit is #15).

Click here to see the full 5A state basketball rankings.

SATURDAY'S GAME IN WASHINGTON CANCELED

The Mountain View basketball game in Vancouver, WA against the Mountain View Thunder has been canceled because of snow. The Cougars next game will be Wednesday night (12/17) at 7:00pm at Redmond HS.

MOUNTAIN VIEW MOVES UP TO #3

With three impressive wins to open the 2008/2009 basketball season, Mountain View moved from #6 to #3 in the latest Oregon Live 5A state basketball Poll. See the poll by clicking on the link below:

5A State Basketball Poll

MOUNTAIN VIEW STARTS 2-0!

Coming off a victory against seventh ranked North Eugene on Friday night (12/5) the Cougars beat the Churchill Lancers 69-63 in a thriller!

The sixth ranked Cougars were led by Senior Brady Brent who had 19 points and six rebounds. Along side Brady was another Senior Pat Cashman who helped with nine points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals.

Encouraged with the way they played Saturday, Mountain View has to prepare for a trip to Klamath Union on Tuesday (12/9).

MOUNTAIN VIEW OPENS WITH A VICTORY

Sixth ranked Mountain View opened the 2008/2009 basketball season at home Friday night (12/5) with a convincing 74-67 win over seventh ranked North Eugene.

Pat Cashman led the Cougars in scoring with 15 points, while Kiefer Kuhn had 10 points.

In addition, brothers Seth & Brady Brent chipped in with 9 & 8 points for the Cougars

Mountain View will play host to #2 Churchill Saturday (12/6) at 1:45pm.

COUGARS READY FOR SEASON OPENER!

In dealing with the passing of beloved cougar Brandon Perryman, Mountain View still has the seventh ranked North Eugene Highlanders in their sights for the season opener Friday night. The cougs feel they're ready for the Highlanders to start their run for a state title.

COUGARS READY TO MAKE ANOTHER RUN!

Coming off a run deep into the 5A State Playoffs, the Cougars are ready to make another deep playoff run. Even after losing All-State post, Sean Dart the Cougs believe they're ready.