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Oregon women lawmakers call to ‘protect high school girls sports’ after biological male competes in girls 200M
A race at the "Need for Speed" classic in Sherwood, has sparked the debate about whether athletes born male should be allowed to compete against females. The 12 Oregon Republicans signed a letter to the OSAA regarding policy 38, “Gender Identity Participation” (Page 80), of the 2023-2024 OSAA Handbook which says “promotes harmony and fair competition among member.
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.
Transgender runner at Oregon high school meet leaves some athletes, parents frustrated
Viral videos of a transgender athlete competing in Sherwood at the Need For Speed Classic high school track meet last weekend has some students, parents and legislators frustrated, including some in Central Oregon. “I look over at the 200 (meter) that's being ran and I see this guy just flying...
Lake Oswego’s Mia Brahe-Pedersen reaggravates hamstring injury, taking recovery week-to-week
It may be a little while before Lake Oswego’s Mia Brahe-Pedersen is back on the track competing, as she remains sidelined with a hamstring injury that she originally suffered early in the 2024 indoor season. The injury that took her out of the entire winter was reaggravated while training...
Estacada’s Abby Behrman sets school record, again
What do you do after besting a 50-year-old school record? Toss one further, of course. Estacada junior Abby Behrman knew it was good the moment it left her hand. On her third toss — there is something about that number — during a meet Wednesday, April 17, she heaved the discus 139 feet and 1 inch. That mark not only won the competition, but also bettered her own school record by five feet. ...
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....
Parkrose High School seniors receive EAGLE Caddie scholarship
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A pair of seniors from Parkrose High School logged hours on the gold course and got a hole-in-one opportunity, but neither played golf. Parkrose seniors Vanessa Castellanos and Britney Rosales spent the past three summers working in the outdoor spoils with the PP&R EAGLE Caddie opportunity.
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...
Estacada track and field hosts The Dalles, Crook County during meet
Estacada track and field hosted The Dalles and Crook County Wednesday, April 17, for a meet. Both the Rangers boys and girls finished second in the team competition, with 74 points and 45.5 points respectively. The Dalles won the meet, with the boys scoring 77 points and the girls 83.5. Here are the top Rangers finishers: ...
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