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Tickets now on sale for NASCAR Xfinity Series in Portland
NASCAR fans can now buy single-day tickets for the third annual Pacific Office Automation 147. The NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series West will return to Portland International Raceway on May 31 and June 1. Tickets are available starting on April 30 at RacePortland.com for the race weekend. Friday and Saturday General Admission tickets are available for $25 and $60, respectively. A 2-Day General Admission ticket will be $75. Single Day Grandstand seats will also be available, offering the best vantage points at PIR....
Barlow softball’s Sahdaya Nelson, Pehtyn Hart knock it out of the park in win over Gresham
Barlow softball beat its crosstown rivals at their own game, with booming bats and a pair of deep home runs from a sophomore duo. The Bruins were on the road at Gresham — on a brand new turf field the Gophers debuted midway through the season — holding onto a narrow lead. Then in the 4th inning the visitors offense came alive. First sophomore Sahdaya Nelson smashed one over the...
Barlow baseball steals 4-0 win from rival Gresham
Barlow baseball used blistering speed and some savvy running to secure a league win. On the road against rival Gresham, the Bruins thrice stole home, accounting for 75% of its runs scored in the win. The first two were back-to-back plays in the 4th inning. Barlow junior Dylan Sheaffer exploded off the base and beat a throw to third, which bounced past the Gresham defender. Sheaffer then leapt up and...
Halftime performance from CTUIR Youth Council
MILWAUKIE, Ore. - A group of middle and high school students and tribal members, all from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), will perform at halftime at a May 4 women's football game in Portland.
Who We Are: Columbia County Pro boxer wins debut
After years of preparation, St. Helens boxer Haidon Allen has won his professional debut, beating Robert Jimenez by unanimous decision. Competing in the Arena Wars Fighting Series, Allen got in the ring at Campy Withycombe, located at 15300 SE Industrial Way, Happy Valley, Oregon, on April 20. Allen secured victory by unanimous decision after four three-minute rounds. The Columbia County Chronicle & Chief caught up with Allen after his big...
Readers respond: Maintain Portland’s bicycling infrastructure
I’m writing to suggest a follow-up on your recent piece on cycling and mass transit in PDX: Examine how Portland maintains its bike infrastructure, (“Earth Day: Can Portland recover its bike-and-transit prime?” April 22). I cycle thousands of miles every year. I’m constantly struck by how Portland...
Softball Recap: Estacada wins going away against Molalla
In what's become a running theme this season, Estacada gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the Molalla Indians. The victory was some much needed relief for Estacada as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays (Winners)
Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays Below are the winners in each event at last Friday's Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays at Jesuit High School. Boys 100 Meters (Varsity) — Stephen Judd, Westview 10.94 100 Meters (Elite)—Mateo Ganje, Glacier Peak 10.92 ...
Pedal Power: Rides travel through Canby, Molalla, Mt. Angel countryside
The hills and roads from Canby to Molalla to Gervais and back again will be alive with the sound of – bicycles? It’s true. Approximately 300 cyclists will take part in the Portland Bicycle Club’s 2024 century ride, which covers three different distances, begins in Canby and traverses much of the north Willamette Valley on June 8. As organizer Doug Myers explained, century rides are so named for the distance,...
New team takes the courts in Vancouver joining the national Basketball League
VANCOUVER, Wash. — A new basketball team in Vancouver, Washington will be joining a national league, The Basketball League. The league consists of mostly former college players, some with experience playing in Europe. Now, the Vancouver Volcanoes are making a name for themselves. “It's just a step below the...
Pirates struggle on the diamond
The Neah-Kah-Nie High Pirates notched their second OSAA Class 3A baseball Special District 1 victory with a 12-11 win over the Catlin Gabel High Eagles (1-8 SD1, 5-13 overall) April 20, in Portland. The Pirates (2-7 SD1, 3-14 overall) were hoping that their momentum would continue as they sought their second straight win April 22, at home versus the Horizon Christian High Hawks (5-4 SD1, 10-8 overall). The Pirates, guided by first-year Coach Steve Overstreet, fell just short though in a 6-1 loss. The Pirates...
Tigers secure three personal bests at Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays
More than 20 Tigers took to the field and rubber on Friday, April 26, at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays, with three athletes recording personal bests. Sophomore Abigail Wheatley finished 15th in the 3000 meters, clocking in at a personal best of 10 minutes, 50.56 seconds. Tenley Pothoff inked her personal best in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing 26th in 17.04, while Gabriel Bondurant finished fourth in the high jump, clearing a personal best of 6 feet, 3 inches. ...
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