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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.
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...
Young but talented: Hillsboro softball is winning despite a roster of underclassmen
With five freshmen on the roster and nary a senior to be found, few would’ve predicted success for the Hillsboro High School softball team in 2024. But after a 9-3 start, this year’s Spartans are opening eyes outside the team and program, while at the same time surprising no one within it. “I'm not surprised,” Hillsboro head coach Aaron Price said. “We knew this fall that the five freshmen would all be big contributors for us this season. ...
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...
Baseball Game Recap: Forest Grove Vikings vs. Newberg Tigers
Forest Grove came into Monday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Newberg Tigers on Monday and snuck past 4-2. This was payback for Forest Grove, who suffered a 16-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Hurley, Corcoran lead Hops over Tri-City in series opener
In need of a win in their series-opener with Tri-City, the Hops got it thanks in large part to starting pitcher Billy Corcoran and left fielder Jack Hurley. Corcoran was dominant, striking out nine over six innings, and Hurley had a double, triple, steal of home and four RBI in Hillsboro’s 8-1 win on Tuesday night, April 16, at Hillsboro Ballpark. The Hops got a run in the second inning,...
Baseball Game Preview: Hillsboro Spartans vs. Canby Cougars
The Hillsboro Spartans will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Canby Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Hillsboro is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak. On Wednesday, Hillsboro fell victim to a tough 8-2 defeat at the hands of Canby. For Canby's part, Quintin Esmay...
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