Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Calvin McLennan of Newberg keeps his eyes on the ball while swinging a flat bat trainer at a NW Forge hitting camp. McLennan attends the camp with his brothers and makes the short trip west along with several families.

Forging Future Stars: Local baseball academy brings familiy-friendly, educational atmosphere to county athletes

Halfway between McMinnville and Amity, situated on the east side of Highway 99W on Squires Way, is a new addition to Yamhill County that is increasing opportunities for youth baseball development. NW ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Jordan Harlow stands under the bright lights of Roy Helser Field while in the home dugout.

Linfield Baseball Preview: Harlow prepared to take reins of alma mater as Linfield's 12th head coach

For Jordan Harlow, Linfield baseball’s season-opening series against Eastern Oregon University will be a dream come true. A member of Linfield’s 2013 national championship baseball team and ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Amity’s Kylie Wilson drives past Dayton’s Lexi Upmeyer for a fastbreak layup in the Warriors’ 68-35 win over Dayton on Feb. 10 in the Pirate gymnasium. Wilson has only improved with time, becoming an X factor for an already potent Warrior offense.

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Wilson, Miersma aiding Amity's efforts in return to top

On a team brimming with talent, the No. 2-ranked Amity Warriors (22-2, 15-0) have seen breakout performances from two seniors whose contributions make them that much more difficult to defend. Kylie Wilson ...

Mac Boys Basketball: Grizzlies on wrong end of Bowmen's aim

No. 5 Sherwood (17-4, 8-0) has been a tough nut to crack for the Grizzly boys. Now No. 38-ranked McMinnville (7-12, 2-5) has not beaten Sherwood since Dec. 19, 2017, when the two were still in separate ...

Mac Girls Basketball: Offense absent on excursion to Sherwood

The No. 22-ranked Grizzlies’ (9-10, 4-3) defensive effort was not to go unnoticed on Tuesday, but a lack of offense hindered Mac as they dropped their second game of the season to No. 7 Sherwood ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Amity’s Diego Dubay Lomeli drives past Dayton’s Jax Brandon-Sanchez, extending for a finger roll layin during the Warriors’ victory over the Pirates on Feb. 10. Lomeli has had to convince himself to be more confident at the rim and showed no fear against Dayton.

3A/2A Boys Basketball: Warriors sweep Pirates for first time since 2014 with quick transition offense

Not since the 2013-14 calendar has an Amity boys basketball team swept its season series over Dayton. Current Amity Head Coach Devin McShane was a freshman in high school at the time, chucking 3-pointers ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register file photo## YC’s Ella Amerson tries to increase the space between her and Neah-Kah-Nie guard Jasmine Jones during the Tigers 44-34 win over the Pirates on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Tiger Dome. Amerson was YC’s leading scorer in a road victory over Warrenton on Feb. 6.

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Warriors score in abundance, Tigers rebound on road

Feb. 6 Amity 81 Jefferson 32 Four players had double-digit performances on Friday night as No. 2 Amity (21-2, 14-0) extended their PacWest Conference unbeaten streak with a home victory against No. ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo##Pirate junior Taylr Miller drives toward the baseline with his left hand during Dayton’s 58-53 victory over Willamina on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Dayton High School. Miller led the Pirates with 20 points against Taft on Feb. 6.

3A/2A Boys Basketball: Pirates complete late comeback, Warriors trample Lions

Feb. 6 Amity 72 Jefferson 37 No. 17 Amity (14-8, 10-4) manhandled No. 46 Jefferson (0-21, 0-14) on Friday in the Warrior Gymnasium thanks to three flowing rivers of double-digit point performances. Sophomore ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Grizzly junior Andrew Morgan gets Sherwood’s Evan Karl off his feet, sending him to the mat for a takedown during a dual at McMinnville High School on Thursday, Feb. 5. Morgan dominated Karl in every respect, scoring three takedowns and winning by 17-2 technical fall.

Grapplers finding final form before districts

A little bit of blood didn’t slow down the Grizzlies on Thursday during a home dual meet versus Sherwood. Ready to attack in the lead-up to districts, Mac’s boys and girls grapplers each secured ...

Mac Boys Basketball: Slow start hinders Grizzlies in Keizer

McMinnville’s No. 40-ranked varsity boys basketball team (7-11, 2-4) travelled to No. 22 McNary (13-6, 4-3) on Saturday, where they were able to battle back from a slow start in Keizer, but ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Freshman forward Grace Carlson, left, and senior forward Ruby Riddle, right, jump into each other s arms after their victory over Sprague on Feb. 6, in the Grizzly gymnasium. Carlson had extra reason to celebrate as it was her first time on the court this season after being sidelined by an injury. She took the floor in the fourth quarter while Mac continuously extended their lead and secured a rebound before the buzzer that prompted the entire team to rush the court like they d just won a championship.

Mac Girls Basketball: Guards take charge in feisty battle with Sprague

For years, the role of the guard has been pivotal to how the now No. 22-ranked Grizzlies operate. Macie Arzner, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, was dominant as a member of Mac’s backcourt, ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Ethan Owings, a former Bulldog, fights toward the basket through the outstretched arms of multiple Willamina defenders during Amity’s victory in the West Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

3A/2A Boys Basketball: Warriors dominate paint in season sweep of Bulldogs

Wednesday’s effort by the No. 15-ranked Warriors (13-8, 9-4) was not a great representation of how the team teaches defense, according to Head Coach Devin McShane. Despite the unsavory showing, Amity ...

Mac Girls Basketball: Balanced shooting night helps Grizzlies rebound after tough loss

Defense was the be all end all for the No. 24 Grizzly girls (8-9, 4-2) on Tuesday as they held on to the No. 3 spot in the Pacific Conference rankings with a 64-34 victory over No. 47 Liberty (0-17, 0-6). The ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Lyliana Rideout puts up a 3-point shot during Amity’s 53-point win over Willamina on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Bulldogs gymnasium. Rideout was happy to get her shooting stroke back after struggling from range in past games.

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Amity ties season-high for single-game points scored

Amity’s No. 2-ranked Warriors (20-2, 13-0) have shown an ability to score with ease all season long, but even with their lethality, they have only eclipsed the 80-point mark on two occasions over ...

Mac Boys Basketball: Defense allows fewest points in a decade

Everything is coming down to effort, energy and communication for the No. 42-ranked Grizzlies (6-10, 1-4) with seven games left in the season. On Tuesday, the ever-tinkering head coach Tucker Coil led ...

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