Burns readies for state playoffs after second-place finish at district Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 25, 2017October 25, 20170 The Burns volleyball team came away from the Eastern Oregon League (EOL) playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 21, in Vale with a second-place finish. The Hilanders faced Irrigon in the first match, and the Hilanders defeated the Knights in four sets, 16-25, 25-16, 25-13, 25-20. The Hilanders then played Vale in the championship match and lost to Vale 20-25, 20-25, 21-25. The Hilanders go into the 3A state playoffs as the No. 2 seed from the EOL. Burns is currently ranked No. 8 in 3A, and will more than likely host a first-round playoff match on Saturday, Oct. 28. ••• The Burns volleyball team finished up their regular season with a trip to John Day to take on Grant Union in a non-league match. The Prospectors defeated Burns in three sets, 25-20, 25-20, 27-25.