North Salem's Don Berger named national coach of the year
In Don Berger’s 39 years as a head cross country and track and field coach – first at Salem Academy and the past 17 years at North Salem – he has had 59 individuals or relays win state championships....
View ArticleSouth Salem girls push conference win streak past 50
South Salem's Evina Westbrook (22) goes for two points in the first half of the West Albany vs. South Salem girl's basketball game at South Salem High School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. South Salem won...
View Article3 South Salem players sign as college teammates
All-state forward Sebastian Ruelas was among three South Salem High School boys soccer players who have signed letters of intent to play at Corban University. South Salem’s Sebastian Ruelas (17)...
View ArticleEmma Kinler makes a name for herself in multiple venues
Most people who know Emma Kinler know her as an all-league outfielder on McNary’s softball team. But at Willamette Valley Christian, she is a three-year starter and key cog in its girls basketball...
View ArticleCentral's Marlon Tuipulotu flips to USC
Central senior defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu has flipped and has committed to play football at USC. Tuipulotu committed in April to play at Washington, but he announced Monday evening that he...
View ArticleRidiculous training schedule brings Hannah Bodkin to new level
People can talk about how dedicated they are to a sport, and they will still have nothing on Hannah Bodkin. During the winter break – when many high school swim teams didn’t have practice – Bodkin was...
View ArticleSalem Academy's fast tempo too much for Blanchet
Salem Academy High School’s boys basketball team sprinted out to a big lead with a strong defensive effort and thwarted all of Blanchet’s comeback attempts in Tuesday’s 53-42 win in the rivalry...
View ArticleSalem Academy turns tough situation into successful season
Salem Academy's Markel Moser takes to the court before a game against Blanchet on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Blanchet Catholic School. Blanche's RJ Veliz takes to the court before a game against Salem...
View ArticleAnnouncing the athlete of the week winner
Matthew Jarding showed a lot of promise as a sophomore at McKay High School, but missed most of his junior year of high school wrestling. He is making up for it. Matthew Jarding. McKay players practice...
View ArticleWest Salem moves into first place in the GVC
The Titans got their second revenge win of the week. West Salem High School’s boys basketball team handled McMinnville 74-62 at home Friday night to complete a week where they swept teams – McKay...
View ArticleLeague championship finally in range for West Salem
West Salem's Zach Robertson (4) goes up for a rebound between McMinnville's Cooper Rich (2) and Aaron Baune (22) in the first half of the McMinnville vs. West Salem boy's basketball game at West Salem...
View ArticleMultiple athletes to hold signing ceremonies Wednesday
Wednesday is the first day of the signing period for National Letters of Intent for football, soccer and men’s water polo. There are a number of signing ceremonies planned throughout the Mid-Valley on...
View ArticleRyan Allen made his own path to the Super Bowl
Ryan Allen didn’t become a NFL punter by accident. His dream of becoming a professional football player drove him in a way that few can truly comprehend. There were plenty of occasions when he would...
View ArticleBishop Mitchell signs to play football at Portland State
Bishop Mitchell signs to play football with Portland State University at Kennedy High School in Mt. Angel on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Bishop Mitchell signs to play football with Portland State...
View ArticleSouth Salem's Hailey and Hannah Clifford sign to Arizona
Hailey Clifford shared nearly every experience in her life with her twin sister, Hannah Clifford, but there was one which she could not. South Salem seniors Hailey Clifford (left) and Hannah Clifford...
View ArticleAnnouncing the athlete of the week winner
When Natalie Bock scores big, the Sprague High School girls basketball team is successful. In Tuesday’s 56-53 win against West Albany, Bock scored 24 points. In Saturday’s 56-44 loss to Forest Grove...
View ArticleThree-win Chemawa keeps postseason hopes alive
JEFFERSON Eight straight losses would normally sink a team completely out of the postseason. One win now gives Chemawa’s boys basketball team new hope. A 58-52 upset of Jefferson on the road Thursday...
View ArticleFormer refugee family makes big impact on Jefferson
JEFFERSON — Every time Abdi Ibrahim nails another long 3-pointer to a large chorus of applause from the appreciative fans in Jefferson High School’s gym, two things happen. With each shot made,...
View ArticleDayton's Zach Bernards signs to play basketball at OIT
Mid-Valley Recruiting Database Dayton senior Zach Bernards has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Oregon Institute of Technology. The 5-foot-11 guard was the co-Class 3A state player of...
View ArticleClint Hatch's game winner made the difference for Amity
Dayton’s Jalen Flowers (23) tries to make it past defense from Amity’s Clint Hatch (24) in a West Valley League game on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Amity High School. Dayton defeated long-time rival...
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