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Statewide 5A softball coaches poll: April 24
The third regular-season edition of OSAAToday’s statewide 5A softball coaches poll was released on Monday, Apr. 23, with Wilsonville 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)
Oregon State baseball takes down Portland with 7-2 win
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After getting swept by Cal over the weekend, the Oregon State baseball squad bounced back against Portland on Tuesday night. OSU shortstop Elijah Hainline broke the scoreless tie in the top of the sixth inning with a three-run homer, while Barlow alum Jaren Hunter threw 5.2 innings giving up just one […]
Horse Heaven: Canby riders deliver another solid performance
The Canby equestrian team (OHSET) wrapped up its 2024 North Valley District regular season April 11-14 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany. The Cougars put together another solid performance, scoring the most points of the 11 teams competing in four division. The Cougars snagged six individual titles and four relay wins during the final regular season event. Now their attention turns to the state competition May 9-12 at the...
These Oregon bicycle rides feed the need for tweed
Store the spandex and dust off your driving cap. ‘Tis the season for tweed rides. A tweed ride is a bicycling event that invites riders to wear their natty best. This of course means tweed, but the attire is generally anything inspired by Edwardian era or early 20th century cycling fashions. Think felt hats, bow ties, argyle socks or anything from the “Downton Abbey” timeframe.
Portland State athletic director John Johnson resigns, Vikings begin search for replacement
Portland State Director of Athletics John Johnson has made the decision to resign from the program effective April 30, the department announced Tuesday, April 23. "I have enjoyed my time at Portland State, but my wife Lisa and I have decided at this time that we have a much greater need to be with her family," Johnson said in a statement issued by Portland State on Tuesday, April 23. "I will miss Portland State and the Big Sky Conference and am grateful for the opportunity I have had to lead a Division I athletics program once again, and I am confident that I leave the athletics program at PSU well positioned for the future. I want to say thank you to the coaches and staff for their tireless dedication to excellence."
After a stunning culmination to her freshman season, Tigard thrower Marissa Johnson is distancing herself from the competition in year two
Marissa Johnson likes when there’s something to chase, someone to measure herself up against. It’s how the sophomore Tigard thrower has gone about crafting her field career, one which has already surpassed even some of the more outsized expectations. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Hops make history in 6-2 loss to Eugene
Some records are better left unbroken, but with that said, the Hops broke one of those marks in a 6-2 loss to the Emeralds on Tuesday, April 23, at PK Park in Eugene. Hillsboro pitchers walked seven Ems players in a six-run eighth inning, blowing a 2-0 lead en route to their second straight defeat. Hops starting pitcher Billy Corcoran continued his dynamic work, allowing just two hits while striking...
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