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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...
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.
Self-inflicted wounds haunt Hops in 7-3 loss to Tri-City
Four Hops errors led to three unearned Dust Devil runs, all resulting in a 7-3 Tri-City win over Hillsboro on Thursday night, April 18, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Avery Short dazzled on the mound for the home Hops, allowing just a single earned run on four hits, while striking out four and walking none, but ultimately took the loss thanks in large part to two errors—one of his own making. With...
A family affair: Pacific Northwest family puts Pacific University women’s tennis program on centerstage
FOREST GROVE, Ore. — The Pacific University Women's tennis team is having one of its best seasons ever. For the first time since 2010, the team will play in the Northwest Conference tournament. It is something of a family affair on the team. Head coach Traci Binder has two...
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 […]
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...
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...
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. ...
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