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Madalynn Sagapouletele blossoming into one of the state's top batters after transfer to Gresham
Not until the start of volleyball practices back in the fall did Jim Gardenhire realize his softball team was poised to obtain an unexpected influx of offense come springtime. See, softball is a small enough community, said Gardenhire, that everyone state-wide knows who the power players are. The Gresham coach had seen Madalynn Sagapouletele during the club season, and knew exactly what his Gophers were getting in the sophomore transfer from The Dalles. ...
Statewide 6A softball coaches poll: April 23
The third regular-season edition of OSAAToday’s statewide 6A softball coaches poll was released on Monday, Apr. 23, with West Linn and Lakeridge maintaining a spot inside the top-ten. For a complete look at the poll, see below: (First-place votes in parentheses, pre-season ranking in brackets, record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of Saturday, Apr. 20) ...
Molalla roundup: boys volleyball sweeps Estacada; baseball and softball topple Gladstone
The Molalla boys volleyball team swept Estacada on Wednesday, April 24, at home to move to 4-1 on the year. The team opened its season with three straight victories over Western Christian, McNary and Grand View Christian before losing to Silverton on Monday, April 22. It's not a bad start for a program only in its second year of existence and first as an 'emerging activity' under the OSAA, which the ultimate purpose is to, "grow meaningful interscholastic participation opportunities for students in athletics and...
High school wrestling makes major rule changes, adding three-point takedown and near-fall overhaul to mirror college
Wrestling will look quite a bit different starting next school year after major changes were announced that will make high school matches look a bit more like college wrestling. On Thursday, the National Federation of State High School Associations made an announcement that wrestling has seen multiple major rule changes:
Lincoln baseball is hot behind the stellar play and leadership from Garrett Schmokel
The Schmokel name has become synonymous with Lincoln High School baseball. At first, it was Colton Schmokel making varsity his sophomore year for the 2021 season. Then younger brother Garrett was next making the top squad in his sophomore year in 2022. Now, in 2024, it’s just Garrett filling the Schmokel role, but it’s a vital one for the success of the Cardinals. ...
Putnam outlasts Wilsonville 7-4 in key Northwest Oregon Conference baseball matchup
The Putnam baseball team secured an important Northwest Oregon Conference win on the road over Wilsonville on Wednesday, April 24, outlasting the Wildcats 7-4 at Wilsonville High School. The top of the fifth inning proved to be the pivotal frame for the Kingsmen, as senior Jackson Fera, senior Shannon Pando and fellow senior Brooklynd Latta recorded RBIs as they swiftly turned a 3-1 deficit into a 5-3 lead. Then, Wilsonville...
Diamond roundup: Central Catholic softball makes it 11 in a row with 10-3 win over Sandy
Sandy was able to get a big hit late, but for most of the afternoon Central Catholic High School softball’s Gracie Huston was nearly unhittable Wednesday, April 24 at Sandy High School. The senior finished the night with 17 strikeouts en route to her Rams winning 10-3 and staying unbeaten in Mt. Hood Conference play at 5-0. The win marks 11 in a row for Central Catholic (15-2, 5-0 MHC)...
Luke Basso: life of a long snapper
When someone asks you to think of a football player, what position do you think of?. Most will say quarterback, wide receiver or running back. Maybe a linebacker, kicker or cornerback. Across all three facets of the game, in 25 positions, the last one you’d name is the most niche:...
Hainline's Hillsboro homer powers No. 9 Oregon State baseball to 7-2 win over Portland
Losing streak squashed! Oregon State took their third game of the season over Portland to break up a four game losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Pilots at the home of the Hillsboro Hops, Ron Tonkin Field. "A lot of orange and black, I thought it was incredible," Canham said. "One of my favorite parts is after the game, going over and getting a chance to hangout and sign autographs for the kids. A lot of future Beavs running down the (right field...
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