Kyle Haslebacher emerges as star on defense for Salem Academy
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...
View ArticleWoodburn's Reggie Reyes is Mid-Willamette player of the year
MID-WILLAMETTE CONFERENCE BOYS SOCCER Coach of the year: Stan Baker, Woodburn Player of the year: Reggie Reyes, Woodburn First team Reggie Reyes, sr., Woodburn Andy Ellingson, sr., Woodburn Anthony...
View ArticleSilverton puts three players on first-team all-league
Player of the year Silverton’s Paige Alexander (No. 3) and two other Silverton players were named first-team all-Mid-Willamette Conference : Marina Arredondo, Corvallis Coach of the year: Matt...
View ArticleCascade's Emma Woods is co-player of the year
OREGON WEST SOCCER Cascade’s Emma Woods was the Oregon West Conference co-player of the year. Girls Co-players of the year: Loren Rogers, Philomath, Emma Woods, Cascade Coach of the year: Mat Phelps,...
View ArticleThe surprising match of Gary Johnson and Salem Academy has state title in sight
It only took 38 years for Gary Johnson to get to this point. After a his football playing career ended after playing Willamette University in 1978, he took his first coaching position with the goal of...
View ArticleCascade senior is voted athlete of the week
Shane Schnepp rotated in the backfield for Cascade’s football team for most of the season. But in the state semifinals he was the workhorse the Cougars needed. The 5-foot-8, 170 pound senior running...
View ArticleRegis dominates Stanfield to win first state championship in 29 years
HERMISTON As much as Regis High School’s football team has personified excellence on the field over the past few decades, there had been something missing. Despite having been a premier program status...
View ArticleWest Salem, Sprague runners place at BorderClash
West Salem senior Ahmed Muhumed placed eighth overall and was Oregon’s No. 2 finisher at the 2016 BorderClash XC Meet held at the Nike World Headquarters on Nov. 20 in 15:52. Sprague junior Kaylee...
View ArticleSkyler Williams goes out with huge numbers for Salem Academy
Skyler Williams had huge numbers in his final high school football game at Salem Academy. The 5-9, 170 pound senior receiver caught 11 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s 34-27 loss...
View ArticleEvina Westbrook named Preseason All-American by MaxPreps
South Salem senior Evina Westbrook has been named to the CBS MaxPreps Preseason All-American Girls Basketball Team for 2016-17. The 6-foot guard, who has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at...
View ArticlePerrydale's Haylen Janesofsky, C.J. Marsters, Colton Moore are all-league
2016 All-Class 1A Special District 4 Perrydale running back Haylen Janesofsky (5) breaks away for a long touchdown run against Dufur during the OSAA Class 1A state semifinals, Saturday, November 21,...
View ArticleSwimming preview: Jolie-Rae Ford a dominant force for Dallas
Jolie-Rae Ford, a senior at Dallas High School, is one of the top swimmers in the state. You can usually find her practicing with Dallas’ school team, the club team – the Blue Dolphins – or working at...
View ArticleAnnouncing the preseason ALL-USA Mid-Valley boys basketball teams
This is the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Mid-Valley preseason boys basketball team: Zach Bernards, Dayton The senior was the 3A co-player of the year as a junior after averaging 23 points, 6.1...
View ArticleAnnouncing the preseason ALL-USA Mid-Valley girls basketball teams
This is the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Mid-Valley preseason girls basketball team: Ana Coronado, Blanchet The conference player of the year as a freshman last season when she averaged 13.5...
View ArticleEric Gustin's dominant performance sets new standard
When Eric Gustin brought in a pass for his first touchdown reception of the OSAA Class 2A state championship game, it set the tone for Regis High School’s football team. Regis’s Eric Gustin makes the...
View ArticleBlog:Salem-Keizer high schools could be in league with Bend schools
There’s been no outrage. There have been no parents forming groups to make proclamations. Since being upset about someone else’s ideas hasn’t gone out of style – look at all those fun protests in...
View ArticleWest Salem's Paige Whipple named first team all state
West Salem senior Paige Whipple West Salem senior Paige Whipple was named to the first-team Class 6A all-state volleyball team. It was the second year in a row the 6-foot-2 outside hitter, who has...
View ArticleKailey Doutt's all-around game helps McNary start 2-0
Kailey Doutt has always been a multi-talented athlete. It’s showing up on the court for McNary’s girls basketball team more than before. The 5-foot-9 junior guard scored 18 points, had eight rebounds...
View ArticleAnnouncing the All-Mid-Valley boys cross country team
Remarkable athletes figure out how to do well when everything is against them. When it comes to cross country runners, running in the muck of the state cross country meet at Eugene’s Lane Community...
View ArticleSarah Teubner, Sebastian Ruelas, Stuart Aeschliman are all-state
Sprague senior Sarah Teubner, South Salem senior Sebastian Ruelas and West Salem senior Stuart Aeschliman have been named to the Class 6A first-team all-state teams. Sprague’s Sarah Teubner and the...
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