Santiam Softball Advances To 2A/1A State Quarterfinals

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com MILL CITY, Ore.-  It was probably the best defensive game of the year for the Santiam softball team as they opened the 2A/1A State Playoffs Friday.   A double play here, pick-off at second there, strong overall defense that only allowed three hits anchored by senior McKenna Dodge who struck out five….

Willamina’s Nelson Signs With Pacific Football

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com WILLAMINA, Ore.–  The last 13 years have been a treat for Willamina’s Rhyne Nelson.  He’s grown to bleed the Orange and Black that are the Bulldogs colors and now it has paid off.   Paid off with an opportunity to play football at Pacific University starting this next year.  It comes off…

2A/1A Special District 2 Softball League Honors

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com Blanchet’s Regan Rasmussen and Zoe Moore were named Co-Players of the Year, Salem Academy’s Addi Bennett was named Player of the Year, and the Crusaders Derek Imig won Coach of the Year. Here’s the Complete List: First Team Pitchers Regan Rasmussen-Blanchet Addi Bennett-Salem Academy First Team First Base Olivia Kansky- Salem Academy Madelyn Schaecher-Kennedy…