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Eagle Point Preseason 2026
Hear from head coach Erik Johnson and his players like linebacker Beau Spielbusch and wideout Hernan Machain!
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North Medford motivated for turnaround in 2026
Host of returning talent gives Black Tornado high hopes heading into Friday’s opener. For as forgettable as last season was for North Medford’s football program, head coach Nathan Chin and company aren’t shying away from it at all for the upcoming campaign. “You’ve got to learn from...
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South Medford starts anew with roster overhaul
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Reigning Columbia Cup champions will be a work in progress with only 2 returning starters. South Medford football coach Bill Singler has been asked how much of an advantage it can be to extend the season with three consecutive runs to the Columbia Cup finals.
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Viewpoint: Keep mountain bikes out of Lithia Park
Bikers have plenty of trails; the park is meant to be cherished and protected. For 110 years, since the very establishment of Lithia Park, bicycles have been prohibited in the park, except for on roadways passing through the park. Let’s keep it that way. Unfortunately, a group of organized...
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Guest Opinion: Keep Mountain Bikes out of Lithia Park – John Enders
For 110 years, since the very establishment of Lithia Park, bicycles have been prohibited in the park, except for on roadways passing through the park. Let’s keep it that way. Unfortunately, a group of organized and very vocal mountain bike enthusiasts has been pushing to allow mountain bikes in...
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Men’s soccer: SOU’s Warnell voted CCC Player of the Week after big debut
Warnell first ever Raider to register a hat trick in his debut. JP Warnell made Southern Oregon men’s soccer history on Saturday and was voted the Cascade Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, the CCC office announced. Warnell attempted three shots and scored three goals for SOU...
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Raiders stumped by No. 1 NWU, sweep Life Pacific
FULLERTON, Calif. — The Southern Oregon volleyball team fell to top-ranked Northwestern (Iowa) in three sets before sweeping Life Pacific (Calif.) on the final day of the Hope International Summer Slam at Darling Pavilion. Undefeated NWU earned the Saturday morning victory 25-22, 25-21, 25-20 behind Stella Winterfield's 17 kills...
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Medford opens Oregon's largest municipal pickleball complex
Medford has opened a new $2 million pickleball complex at Howard Memorial Sports Park. The 19-court facility is the largest municipal pickleball complex in Oregon, according to city officials. Rich Rosenthal, director of Medford Parks and Recreation Facilities, said the project was driven by growing demand for dedicated pickleball courts.
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Women’s soccer: Raider women receiving NAIA Top 25 votes
Raiders first game slated for Sept. 11 against Simpson, California. Following a strong showing in last year’s national tournament, the Southern Oregon University women’s soccer team was receiving NAIA Top 25 votes when the 2026 preseason coaches’ poll was released on Wednesday. SOU Sports. Find the latest...
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Prep Golf: Silvestri wins playoff for Southern Oregon Junior Championships title
MEDFORD — Roseburg junior Lana Silvestri is wrapping up her individual summer golf schedule and earned a big win at the Southern Oregon Junior Championships on Tuesday at the Rogue Valley Golf Course. Silvestri finished the 36-hole tournament tied with Hannah Wendorf, a junior from Lake Oswego. The pair...
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Sanders Holds Off James in Legends of Dirt $10K Thriller at Southern Oregon
WHITE CITY, Ore. (Aug. 15, 2026) — Matt Sanders of Brookings survived a furious last-lap challenge from Bricen James to win the $10,000-to-win Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout presented by Best Homes Storage for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. The 40-lap main event, which...
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Medford Sports Fixture BG Gould Marks 75 Years With Community Tribute
Medford, Oregon sports statistician and longtime community figure BG Gould turned 75 in August 2026, with friends, coaches, and local organizers gathering to mark the milestone. The celebration honored a career stretching back to the late 1960s, when Gould first became a fixture at Medford high school athletic events. Covering both the lead-up and the day itself, the Rogue Valley Times told the story.
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Local sports legend BG Gould turns 75
MEDFORD, Ore.- Local sports legend, BG Gould, was the man of honor today as local sports heroes threw him a birthday tribute at South Medford High. BG’s entrance was nothing short of spectacular. He was escorted by the Medford Fire Department with their lights flashing and was greeted by the South Medford marching band and cheer squad and all his friends and family.
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SOU women’s soccer builds community and team spirit during tough times
Players volunteer at 34th annual Southern Oregon KidSpree charity event. Southern Oregon University’s women’s soccer team had the most wins in team history last year, and finally brought the team back to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) tournament for the second time. But Saturday, Aug. 8, the team pursued a different kind of win: a stronger community.
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Flames cap Oregon weekend with emphatic sweep
ASHLAND, Ore. – Building off the momentum it generated on Friday, the College of Saint Mary volleyball team concluded its participation in the Raider Invitational on Saturday with an emphatic victory. Improved passing led to a stronger attack, as the Flames swept Simpson (Calif.) University 27-25, 25-23, 25-9 to...
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Simpson falls twice in the Raider Invitational to begin the season
ASHLAND, Ore. - The Simpson University Red Hawks volleyball squad opened their 2026 season today in Ashland, OR, as they take part in the two-day Raider Invitational. The Red Hawks began the day taking on No.22 in the nation, Southern Oregon. A thrilling first match saw the game end in favor of the Raiders as they edged the Red Hawks in five sets: 25-17, 25-27, 25-21, 25-27, and 15-9. The Red Hawks took the 11-10 lead on a kill byElizabeth Heath. However, the Raiders answered with a 14-3 run to take the commanding 24-14 lead as they closed out the 25-17 first set victory.