By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com GERVAIS, Ore.– Gervais put Kennedy on-watch when the Cougars jumped out to a 26-18 halftime lead on the Trojans Friday night. On-watch in that, when they’re on, Gervais can compete with the best teams in 2A despite the 45-40 result in favor of their Mt. Angel opposition. “We knew we had…
Month: January 2020
Western Christian Sets Pace In Win Over Santiam
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com SALEM, Ore.– Western Christian picked up where they left off when they first met Santiam in Mill City on January 17. They brought the pressure from the opening tip with their fame press and slapping the ground on defense coming off a break. They led 14-3 from the tip and set…
Scio Wrestles Under The Light For Senior Night
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com SCIO, Ore.– Scio came out swinging in their final dual of Senior Night Wednesday night. The room was dark, the lone light source coming from the large light above that draped the mat and the wrestlers below. The Loggers struggled a bit out of the gate against Douglas/Santiam, dropping their first…
Central Wins Fifth-Straight, In Two-Way Tie For MWC 2nd-Place
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com CORVALLIS, Ore.—It wasn’t the prettiest of halves, but Central found a way to get it done leading Corvallis 20-12 at the halftime break Tuesday night. Their defense pitched a shutout in the second quarter of their 55-37 lead, knowing their eight-point halftime lead was still within reach of the Spartan team…
Regis Outlast Blanchet 44-42 Monday Night
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com STAYTON, Ore.– Blanchet Catholic made a statement that they weren’t about to back down in their Holy War battle with Regis Monday night on the road. The Cavalier boys rallied from a slow start to the game, 12-3 matter of fact, and entered the locker room leading 25-20 once the young…
Nyquist Has Eagles Soaring To 12-4 Start
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com STAYTON, Ore.– The big question entering this season for the Stayton was how do they respond to graduating five Seniors who saw playing time last season and do it with a first-year Head Coach in Wendi Nyquist. Nyquist, a Toledo-graduate and played at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University…
McKay Girls Come Out Strong Versus Sprague In First League Win Of Year
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com SALEM, Ore.– McKay came out on fire against Sprague Saturday evening. Both the Scots and the Olympians were looking for their first Mountain Valley Conference wins, McKay sitting 0-3 and Sprague at 0-2 entering their match-up in South Salem to close out another week of the season. Behind the 1-2 punch…
West Salem’s Rally Falls Short Saturday Vs Mountain View
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com SALEM, Ore.– Heartbeak hit West Salem again Saturday afternoon against Mt. View as the Cougars pulled away for a 56-41 win over the Titans. It wasn’t long ago that West Salem started the season 4-2 entering their game against Tigard at the Capitol City Classic on December 23 at Willamette University. …
Cascade Cuts Down On The Fouls, Pulls Away For Win
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcodnald73@gmail.com TURNER, Ore.– Fouls put the breaks on a promising first half for the Cascade girls in their 60-27 win Friday night against Sweet Home. 13 first half fouls had Gracie Hinkle, Kenna Coleman and Abbigail Cordero in foul trouble each with three as the Cougars saw their 22-9 lead in the second…
Dayton Pulls Away From Amity For Rivalry Win
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com DAYTON, Ore.– It was as expected when Dayton and Amity met Friday night. Physical and heated play on the court was met by the passion from the rival crowds off of it in the Pirates 61-56 win over the Warriors as the first loop of PacWest Conference play draws to an…
Gervais Wins 16th Game Of Year At North Douglas
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com DRAIN, Ore.—North Douglas’ trap defense presented problems for Gervais in the Cougars 48-30 win over the Warriors in the two squad’s non-league match-up Thursday night at North Douglas High School. The Warriors trap defense had forced the Cougars offense into turnovers and had built a brief 6-2 lead before Gervais shook…
No Big Win Lull In Willamina’s Win Over Taft
By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com WILLAMINA, Ore.– There were no time for Willamina Girls basketball to enjoy their stunning, closing moments win over number-one Clatskanie from Tuesday night entering Wednesday’s game with Taft. It went from celebration for the evening into refocusing up against a Tigers team entering the Coastal Range League contest 8-6, but could…
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