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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.
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.
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...
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...
West Linn tops Lakeridge in Three Rivers League softball thriller
In a high-stakes Three Rivers League softball showdown, West Linn picked up a 10-8 win over Lakeridge on Wednesday, April 17, at Lakeridge High School. The Lions swiftly took control during the top of the first as senior Charlotte Brooke's double drove in two runs. From there, West Linn extended its lead in the second inning, adding two more runs thanks to some heads-up baserunning and a sacrifice fly by...
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 […]
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...
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.
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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