Post 20 Takes Series From Post 58

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com INDEPENDENCE, Ore.–  The Post 58 Crushers had just clawed back into the game against the Post 20 Dirtbags after a three-run second inning. Tying things up at four going into the bottom half of the fifth inning that included a two run double by Kennedy-grad Luke Beyer. It had the makings…

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…

2A/1A Special District 2 Baseball League Honors

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com Blanchet’s Drew Bartles won Player of the Year, Carson McNally won Pitcher of the Year and Cavailer Head Coach David Winstead won Coach of the Year Honors this season. Here’s the Complete List 1st TeamPitcherCarson McNally, BlanchetHenry Beyer, KennedyCatcherDylan Cuff, BlanchetFirst BaseDom Beyer, KennedyInfieldDrew Bartels, BlanchetBrody Kleinschmit, KennedyNoah Hancock, BlanchetTyson Smith, County…

Blanchet Takes Two From Kennedy

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com SALEM, Ore.–  Blanchet’s Drew Bartels came out firing in his first pitching outing in about three weeks Wednesday afternoon to start the Cavaliers doubleheader with Kennedy at Blanchet. Bartels went the distance, pitching all five-innings in Blanchet’s 10-0 win over the Trojans.  All the while, surrendering just one hit in the process and…

The Kennedy Javelin Duo

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com STAYTON, Ore.–  The Kennedy duo of Elijah Traeger and Issac Berning have returned.  And the duo once again put in work Friday at the Regis Community Twilight, going one-three in the Javelin throw in the meet.   Traeger won the event with a throw of 151-feet-10-inches, Berning wasn’t too far off with…

Kennedy Ties State Record For Consecutive Wins

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com MOUNT ANGEL, Ore.–  Kennedy lost 12 kids from their 31-0 2A/1A State Champion winning squad entering this season due to graduation.  But through it all, the Trojan Way has prevailed as the Trojans have started the season 4-0 following their 14-1 win over Scio in five innings on Thursday afternoon. Kennedy…

2A Boys Basketball All-State List

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com Western Christian’s Gavin Hall won 2A State Player of the Year, while the Pioneers Head Coach Gary Hull won Coach of the Year. Here’s the Complete List: 1st Team:Gavin Hall, Western ChristianAustin Snyder, MannahouseElliot Nofziger, East LinnIsaiah Koehnke, RegisCohen Haller, WillaminaDiggs Sladek, Western Christian 2nd Team:Jadon Bjornsgard, MannahouseLandon Mitchell, HeppnerLucas Zook,…

Regis’ Big Fourth Quarter Lifts Rams Over Kennedy

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com  STAYTON, Ore.– One thing is for certain, you cannot rule out Kennedy at any point.  And that’s because they just keep finding ways to get back, and stay in games.  Just waiting for that one moment where you may slip up for them to take a game from you. On a…

Kennedy Sets Tone Early Against Santiam

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com  MILL CITY, Ore.– Kennedy came out clicking at all cylinders. Passing and ball movement were on.  Shots were falling and their defense was creating stops as they led 16-4 by the 1:52 mark of the first quarter. Santiam finished the quarter with a 6-2 run, and kept it close for much…

Best Of 2023

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com  2023 saw a lot of great stories and events happening in the State sports wise.  Here’s just a few that happened as we prepare for 2024.  From Gervais Football’s First Playoff Win Since the 1950’s, Jefferson Girls Basketball First Playoff Win Ever to State Titles from Dallas, Kennedy, Cascade and Gervais…

3A All-State Football List

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com  Cascade Christian’s Ashton Mooney won Offensive Player of the Year, Banks Ashton Corssen won Defensive Player of the Year.  Vale’s Gino Longoni won Offensive Lineman of the Year.  Banks’ Luke Bigsby and Vale’s Jake Devos were named Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year.  Dayton’s Boston Hodges was named Returner of the Year…

Schaecher’s Return

By Jeremy McDonald jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com MOUNT ANGEL, Ore.–  It’s been a slow, long journey back to this moment for Kennedy sophomore Madelyn Schaecher. Last December, the then-freshman sprained her ankle at the Bandon Tournament at Bandon.  Like severely.  Bone bruises and severely stretched out tendons came from the injury that just nagged and lingered.  Slowing down the…