Isaiah Carpenter pushes on halfway through the boy’s 500-meter, trailing runners from Century and Sherwood.##Rachel Thompson/News-Register

Mac boys win league meet; girls grow stronger with young runners

Pure dedication and hard work separate the McMinnville girls and boys cross country teams from their competition in the eyes of head coach Matt Dressel. The teams began their season last Friday, Sept. ...

Dayton senior Katie Freeborn and sophomore Gabby Chupp reach above the net for a block attempt on a ball hit by Amity sophomore Ashlynn Nisly during the rivalry matchup at Dayton High School on Wednesday, Sept. 10.##Rusty Rae/News-Register

3A volleyball: Pirates, Warriors learning from experience in early season meeting

A long evening of volleyball on Wednesday night ended in quick fashion. The No. 5-ranked Dayton Pirates (5-1) varsity squad played host to PacWest league opponents No. 15 Blanchet Catholic (7-3) and No. ...

The Grizzlies celebrate a point won during the third set of play against Glencoe on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Sophomore defender Kiel Medrano (No. 4) helped Mac build momentum in the home league match and the team’s energy grew as they mounted a comeback down 0-2.##Nathan Ecker/News-Register

Grizzlies jolt to life in reverse sweep of Glencoe

Down 2-0, some teams would buckle to the pressure, but the Grizzlies were more composed than most on Tuesday. After securing their first win of the season against Beaverton at home on Thursday, Sept. ...

Mac Soccer: Girls draw; boys fall to Lakeridge

The No. 14-ranked McMinnville girl’s soccer team (2-0-1) played to a 2-2 draw with No. 44 Southridge (0-2-1) on the road on Tuesday. Both Grizzly goals came in the second half as they kept pace ...

Wildcat Roundup: Women's soccer victorious in first home stand; volleyball splits opener

The Wildcats’ women’s soccer team (2-0-2) completed their first home stand and final games of non-conference play in impressive form, defeating Warner Pacific University, 5-2, and the University ...

Warriors’ sophomore Ashlynn Nisly smacks the ball back over the net during the team’s home opener in their new gymnasium on Thursday, Sept. 4. Amity fell in three sets to Taft, but felt the support from a plethora of community members who came out to see the gym and cheer on the squad.##Rusty Rae/News-Register

3A/2A volleyball: Amity unable to mount comeback against Taft in new gym christening

The smell of fresh hardwood resonated around the confines of Amity’s new high school gymnasium on Friday. For the Warriors varsity volleyball team and community members in the bleachers, it was difficult ...

Linfield senior wide receiver Caleb Woodcock stretches out to catch a pass from junior quarterback Luke McNabb but is unable to pull it in as it grazes his fingertips. The Wildcats passing game was limited as they mustered just 128 yards through the air in their home opener at Maxwell Field on Saturday, Sept. 6. Woodcock had three receptions for 17 yards.##Rusty Rae/News-Register

Young 'Cats drop opener; start 0-1 for first time since 2018

Head coach Joe Smith anticipated a challenge in the Wildcats’ first game of the season. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh entered the year ranked just outside of the top 25 by D3football.com and ...

Willamina sophomore lineman Jacob Tucker daps up the team’s Bulldog mascot after their 41-0 victory over Sheridan at Bill Chrisman Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 5.##Rachel Thompson/News-Register

3A football: Bulldogs too much for Spartans in rivalry match

Sheridan High School and the grandstands at Bill Chrisman Memorial Field were filled with West Valley citizens on Friday as Sheridan and Willamina faced off in week one of the varsity football season. A ...

Mac Soccer: Boys draw; girls secure 'composed' victory in first games

Sophomore forward Izaiah Gavidia scored the Grizzlies’ lone goal Thursday, Sept. 4, as the McMinnville boys soccer team played to a 1-1 draw at South Salem. Gavidia scored when sophomore ...

Mac football unable to find momentum in shutout loss at Westview

After Westview scored an early touchdown Friday night, the McMinnville Grizzlies’ defense was able to keep the Wildcats out the endzone for most of the first half. However, head coach Ty Tomlin said, ...

3A/2A soccer: Pirates undefeated in first three matches

Following the success of an 11-3-3 season in 2024 and a trip to the 3A boys’ soccer quarterfinals, the Dayton Pirates varsity squad has impressed, going 3-0 in their first three matches. “It ...

Grizzlies drop non-league match to reigning champion Jesuit

The McMinnville varsity volleyball team (0-1) faced a tough task to open the season as they faced the reigning 6A champion Jesuit. The Grizzlies lost in three consecutive sets: 25-10, 25-5, 25-7. Jesuit ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##The Grizzly boy’s — seen in the photo celebrating a goal by junior forward Alek Sanchez, center — faced Gresham, Central and Westview for 20 minutes each and allowed zero goals. Head coach Adam Howard was most impressed by the performance of senior starting goalkeeper Diego Fabela in the effort, but said there are still things to iron out. “We still have a lot to work on defensively, shape wise and just some communication things we have to continue to work on,” Howard said. “But going sixty minutes and having three shutouts basically is definitely a plus.” The Grizzlies head coach continued to say of Fabela, “He dealt with some service in the box really well. Against Westview, they had several corner kicks, and he and our back line handled those moments like we needed them to. It was a good start for him. He s a guy that can step up in big moments.”

Gallery: Jam Sessions

McMinnville's boys and girls varsity soccer teams stretched their legs on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Wortman Stadium as each squad participated in a trio of jamboree matches.

Senior Caterina Cicioni celebrates a point with a pair of teamates — Katie Freeborn and Maddie Miguez — during the Pirates match against Jefferson at Dayton High School.##Photo courtesy of Amy Webster

3A/2A volleyball: Pirates topple Jefferson in league play

Jubilant cheers from the Dayton Pirates varsity volleyball team echoed out from the Dayton High School gymnasium on Tuesday. After losing their first match to non-league opponent Valley Catholic in straight ...

Linfield redshirt senior quarterback Luke McNabb scrambles down the turf at Maxwell Field during an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 30. McNabb is tabbed to be the Wildcats starting QB against UW-Oshkosh on Sept. 6.##Rusty Rae/News-Register

'Cats making adjustments ahead of week one rematch agasint UW-Oshkosh

There is reason to be excited about the Wildcats this season, but head coach Joseph Smith admits there is immense room for growth after seeing a few dozen players graduate in the spring. “The talent ...

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