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Kruz Schoolcraft leading up a dangerous group on the mound for surging Sunset team
It takes a village to raise a child, they say. But how about to develop an elite high school pitching prospect?. Much of the same as it so happens, and Sunset’s Kruz Schoolcraft isn’t one to forget his shoutouts. First comes his father, Aaron, and his mental coach,...
Benson HS girls basketball coach resigns
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Eric Knox is stepping down after 11 seasons at the helm of the Benson Polytechnic High School girls basketball team. Knox, who led the team to the 2019 OSAA 6A girls basketball championship, made the announcement via the team’s Instagram page on Tuesday. “The heights...
Grant High School Constitution Team takes first place at National Finals
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Grant High School’s Constitution team was crowned the champions at the We The People National Finals in Washington D.C. In a letter to the school and community, Grant High School principal James McGee congratulated the team and thanked the coaches. “Over the last three days, our team has engaged in rigorous […]
Who We Are: St. Helens boxer ready for pro debut
This week, a St. Helens local and St. Helens High School alum will step into the ring to make his professional boxing debut. While for some, the journey to going pro is a lifelong trip, Haidon Allen just started boxing three years ago, but is ready for the next step. Competing in the Arena Wars Fighting Series, Allen will compete in his first professional fight at Campy Withycombe, located at 15300 SE Industrial Way, Happy Valley, Oregon, on April 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m....
Diamond roundup: Big second inning sets the tone in Cleveland softball's win over Lincoln
Cleveland High School softball (7-8, 5-2 PIL) made quick work of Lincoln (1-13, 0-7 PIL) on Tuesday, April 16 at Hamilton Park. After a scoreless first inning, the visiting Warriors exploded for seven runs in the second frame to deliver what was ultimately the knockout blow. Simone Ranta broke open the scoring with a bases-loaded single that snuck between third and shortstop, allowing two runs to score. ...
Thorns’ HC Norris named Technical Director; new coaching search begins
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Thorns coach Mike Norris has been named Technical Director, and a global search for the club’s next Head Coach has begun, the team announced Tuesday. Rob Gale, in his second season as an assistant under Norris, will serve as the interim coach during the...
Softball Game Recap: West Linn Lions vs. Oregon City Pioneers
West Linn came tearing into Monday's matchup with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Oregon City Pioneers onto the board and left with a 2-0 win. For West Linn, this counts as revenge for the 4-1 loss Oregon City walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
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