No. 7 Crater fends off 5-set upset bid by Eagle Point

CENTRAL POINT — Seventh-ranked Crater earned what mattered most, which was yet another home volleyball victory to remain unbeaten in the Comets’ friendly confines. But Thursday’s matchup with Eagle Point was anything but a walkover, and the Eagles could join the Comets in walking away feeling somewhat satisfied following a raucous back-and-forth battle extended to a fifth-set tiebreaker.

No. 17 SOU downs Warner Pac, moves to 12-4

ASHLAND – Behind 13 Friley Curtiss kills and another double-double from Annie Hite, No. 17-ranked Southern Oregon kept Warner Pacific winless with a 25-11, 25-17, 25-13 Cascade Conference sweep on Saturday afternoon at Lithia Motors Pavilion. The Raiders completed their perfect week at 12-4 overall and 4-2 in the...

Cyclists raise safety concerns over Main Street changes

MEDFORD, Ore. – As overnight restriping work continues on Downtown Medford’s Main Street, local cycling advocates are raising alarms about the removal of the city’s parking-protected bike lanes. Kyle Adams, a mechanic at Al’s Cycles and Hobby, argued the city is ultimately sacrificing rider safety to secure extra downtown parking spots. Adams said the shop sees the aftermath of collisions between bicycles and cars on a daily basis, warning that removing the physical barrier of parked cars between cyclists and moving traffic will inevitably lead to more accidents and hospital visits.

McDermott named NAIA Sports Information Director of the Year

The upcoming academic year will mark McDermott’s 13th year leading the Raiders’ sports information department. Southern Oregon’s Josh McDermott was named the NAIA Sports Information Director of the Year by the national office on Tuesday. “Josh is the quintessential sports information professional, but with an edge,” said...

Local gymnast part of SOGA headed to London

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local gymnast is headed to London for a major event. Audrina “Bunny” Alvarez earned an invitation to the Region Two International Experience, recognizing her high-level competition following years of hard work. The South Medford High School junior trains at Southern Oregon Gymnastics Academy...

Davenport powers Crater girls with elite hopes this fall

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Senior leader in cross country hopes to help put Comets on national radar like the boys program. The Crater Comets have done a tremendous job under head coach Justin Loftus of etching the boys cross country and distance track runners into the fabric of national prominence.

Eagle Point-based golf tourney raises funds for veteran suicide awareness

Four-person scramble set for Saturday at Stone Ridge Golf Course, where stories will be shared and victims will be remembered. After Tabitha Carlson tragically lost her boyfriend, a military veteran, to suicide in 2023, she started hosting a golf tournament and fundraiser in Eagle Point to help ease the stigma around veterans getting help for mental health challenges.

PREP FOOTBALL: Tuivanu makes big haul in North Medford upset

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Black Tornado junior nabs interception, 3 receiving TDs from Scott to whip Wilsonville. North Medford narrowly missed out on a big road win over a Class 5A football leader last week. The 6A Black Tornado weren’t about to let the opportunity slip again Friday...

Relentless Heroes Sets 13th Annual Devastational Golf Tournament for September 19 in Grants Pass

Golfers, veterans, local businesses and community supporters will gather at Grants Pass Golf Club on Saturday, September 19, for the 13th Annual Relentless Heroes Devastational Golf Tournament, a longstanding Southern Oregon fundraiser supporting veterans who encounter unexpected financial hardships. The tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at the...

Medford Stadium Proposal Moves Forward With Regional Economic Stakes for Southern Oregon

Medford is moving a proposed professional baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park deeper into the municipal planning process, advancing a project that could bring affiliated Minor League Baseball to Southern Oregon while committing the city to a much larger examination of construction costs, public financing, downtown redevelopment and regional economic impact.

Friday Night Blitz Week 3 2026

Friday Night Blitz Week 3 was filled with great highlights, USA themed student sections and all the fun! Find scores here.

Fall horse racing at Grants Pass Downs begins this weekend

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Fall horse racing returns to Grants Pass Downs this Sunday and Monday, with racing scheduled on Sundays and Mondays through mid-October. The track is located at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass. Adult admission is $5, while children 12 and younger get in free....

Crater falls prey to late-game comeback by Henley

CENTRAL POINT — The effort most certainly was there, but the final outcome didn’t reward the Crater football team Friday night at Dutch Meyer Field. Coming off a flat and unsatisfying season opener, the Comets were geared up well before kickoff and used that determination to build a 12-0 lead through 3 ½ quarters.

James Traylor doesn't give up!

Klamath Basin roundup: Tulelake's Max Robison celebrates birthday with four TDs in Fair Bowl victory against Butte Valley

It was a birthday to remember for running back Max Robison, as the Tulelake High junior rushed for three touchdowns and added another on a fumble recovery, as the host Honkers rolled to a 62-20 Fair Bowl victory over the Butte Valley on Thursday night. Tulelake (2-0 overall) scored on...

Local boxers prepare for back-to-back boxing events at the Medford Armory

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. – It’s going to be a big weekend for fight fans in Medford. The armory is hosting two back-to-back boxing events this week and local fighters are getting ready to rumble. “I will say boxing is my life to be honest,” said undefeated amateur boxer,...

Fall racing returns to Grants Pass Downs

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Live horse racing makes its return to the Josephine County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. Sunday, kicking off a 10-day fall race meet presented by the Horseman’s Racing Association that runs through Oct. 12. “We are gearing up for a tremendous fall at Grants...

Medford Offers Eight-Week Youth Volleyball Program This Fall

Medford, OR. — Young athletes can participate in an eight-week volleyball training program this fall through a new partnership between the Medford Parks and Recreation Department and The Volleyball Institute of Oregon. The Sunday program will run from Sept. 13 through Nov. 1 at the Santo Community Center. Sessions...

Cousins claim men’s & women’s SOGC Championship title

MEDFORD, Ore. – Labor Day was the final round of match play at the 97th annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships, and for a family who has some skin in the game, winning is in their DNA. Cousins Ethan DeVore and Quincy Beyrouty were victorious in both the men’s and...

Hooves, Horses and Fall Racing Return to Grants Pass Downs

The starting gates are preparing to open again at the Josephine County Fairgrounds as Grants Pass Downs launches its 2026 Fall Race Meet on Sunday, Sept. 13, beginning a 10-day season of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing that will stretch into October. The autumn meet brings horses, jockeys, trainers and...