Kyle Haslebacher had the biggest game of his life in the biggest game of the season.
The 5-foot-10, 170 pound senior linebacker was the defensive star for Salem Academy’s football team as they defeated Blanchet 33-26 in the OSAA Class 3A state semifinals.
Salem Academy’s Kyle Haslebacher (right, having the ball handed to him by Colton Daniels) had 15 tackles in Saturday’s 3A state semifinal win against Blanchet.
An honorable mention all-PacWest Conference selection this season, he recorded 15 tackles against Blanchet with 2.5 for loss, including one sack.
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Dane McKinney, Sprague football: The senior running back rushed for two touchdowns and 69 yards on 18 carries in Friday’s 56-20 loss to West Linn in the 6A state semifinals.
Peter Mason, Central football: The senior receiver caught six passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns, made six tackles and intercepted a pass in Saturday’s 56-34 loss to Wilsonville in the 5A semifinals.
Bryce Piete, Regis football: The senior quarterback was 13 of 19 passing for 138 yards in Saturday’s 27-6 win against Heppner in the 2A state semifinals.
Tanner Earhart, Dallas football: The senior running back rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries in Saturday’s 10-7 loss to Lebanon in the 5A state semifinals.
Jesse Cable, Central football: The sophomore safety recorded 17 tackles in Saturday’s 56-35 loss to Wilsonville in the 5A state semifinals.
Cota Wakem, Cascade football: The senior linebacker had seven tackles, including one for loss in Saturday’s 48-20 loss to Cottage Grove in the 4A state semifinals.