Rusty Rae/News-Register##Dayton senior Boston Hodges shoots a long 2-pointer against De La Salle North Catholic.

Dayton disappointed in two losses at 3A tourney

Dayton’s 14-game win streak came to an end in the most inopportune moment. The Pirates, who hadn’t tasted defeat since a 59-56 loss to Crane on Dec. 30, lost 62-55 to Valley Catholic (21-6) ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Amity tips off against Corbett in the 3A state title game.

Corbett shooters down Amity 77-51 in 3A title game

It was the end of a journey, one way or another. Unfortunately for the Amity girls basketball team, the Corbett Cardinals (27-0) could not be stopped in the 3A state championship game. Amity (24-4) fell ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##McMinnville junior Macie Arzner led the team with 23 points in the upset loss to Grants Pass on Saturday, March 2.

Grizzly girls fight to the final horn, but fall 54-45 to Grants Pass

Senior Madison Gerhart slid into her own bench as she dove for a loose ball with a minute left in Saturday’s playoff game against Grants Pass. Down six, their opponents staging a free-throw parade, ...

Bulldogs season ends with close defeats at Pendleton

The Willamina boys basketball team’s season came to an end at 22-8 after the squad went 0-2 at the 2A tournament in Pendleton. Losses to Portland Christian and Regis by a combined 8 points spelled ...

Amity girls outshot 77-51 by Corbett in title game

It was the end of a journey, one way or another. Unfortunately for the Amity girls basketball team, the Corbett Cardinals (27-0) could not be stopped in the 3A state championship game. Amity (24-4) fell ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Amity players and coaches celebrate after winning against Sutherlin

Amity girls come from behind to down Sutherlin 46-44, face Corbett Saturday night for state title

Amity’s dance continues. The girls basketball team overcame a six-point deficit at the half to edge out Sutherlin 46-44 on Friday, March 1, at Marshfield High School. With the win, the Warriors ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Ruby Riddle (45) celebrates a Grizzly 3-pointer from the bench with teammates — and the raucous home crown behind them — as the Grizzlies pulled away from their 6A playoffs first round matchup, Ida B. Wells, on Wednesday at McMinnville High School.

Mac girls cruise in first round

In front of raucous home crowd, McMinnville’s girls basketball team overpowered Ida B. Wells in the second half of its playoff matchup to win 62-32. The Grizzlies hosted the Guardians on Wednesday, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo##McMinnville’s Macie Arzner drives past Sherwood’s Ava Heiden (2) in first of two regular season meetings. The duo went on to win Pacific Conference Co-Players of the Year.

Mac’s Macie Arzner earns Co-Player of the Year

It should come as no surprise that McMinnville is heavily represented in the Pacific Conference all-conference teams. The play of the varsity squad was exemplary, leading the team to an 11-1 record against ...

Tanner Russ/News-Register file photo##Willamina senior Sandra Laguna will head back to finish school in Spain and became one of the Bulldog’s stronger contributors during her time here.

Willamina girls stall against Enterprise 41-30

The Bulldogs season reached its end. Willamina girls basketball made the trip out to eastern Oregon to face off against Blue Mountain Conference champions Enterprise on Saturday, Feb. 24 in the first ...

Tanner Russ/News-Register file photo##Willamina freshman Hadley Hughes was a revelation on varsity, being a physical scorer and rebounder.

Led by freshman Hughes, Willamina girls bring in four all-league awards

The Bulldogs performances through the league portion of the season were recognized by the Tri-River Conference coaches. First team honors went to freshman wing Hadley Hughes. The freshman shined in her ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register file photo##Willamina senior Cohen Haller earned first team all-league in the super competitive Tri-River Conference.

‘Dogs earn all-league nods; Haller named first team

Willamina’s journey to the state playoffs was a strong one. The Bulldogs put together a 21-6 record, including an 11-5 record in the ultra-competitive Tri-River Conference. Led by a strong senior ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo##YC senior Kyle Slater was his team’s lone first team all-league recipient, helping lead his team to the first round of the playoffs.

Yamhill Carlton boys hoopers grab six all-league awards

Yamhill Carlton Tigers personnel was efficient and played well to wrap up the end of the season, and several athletes were rewarded for that play. First team honors went to senior point guard Kyle Slater, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo##Yamhill Carlton junior Charlie Vertner was the lone all-league recipient.

YC’s Vertner brings in lone all-league nod

The Tigers’ Charlie Vertner brought home a distinction for her hard work. The junior received honorable mention for her play during a difficult run in league play. Yamhill Carlton’s girls ...

Courtesy of Stephanie Fox##The Cubs won a cheer championship in the Mini Rec Large Traditional category. From left to right; Front: Mya Sims, Aveyah Smith, Ayhlani Guerrero, Lucianna Louviere, Mila Runge, Emilia Alfaro, Citlali Cabrera, Madison Fish, Jemma Kyzer, Dwight Sump. Middle: Lucy McGrauth, Delaney Riha, Arabella Harris, Amelia Troll, Arianna Garcia, Anndee Sump Aurora Rhodes, Hunter Herckt. Back: Liana Brandt, Sophia Franklin, Evie Rudolph, Cora Kearns, Lenox Oliver, Rosalie Hartsock-Wilson, Elzada Hemion, Lainey Blackwell. Not pictured: Libbie Skvarna

Mac Youth Cheer snags title at OCCA championships

McMinnville Youth Cheer (MYC) completed their competition season with their final competition on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the OCCA State Cheer Championships held in Salem. MYC had four teams competing at this ...

Tanner Russ/News-Register##Dayton junior Clyde Rosenberg (51) recorded 37 points in the Pirates’ second round matchup against the Douglas Trojans. Dayton beat Douglas 66-50 to advance to the state semifinals against Valley Catholic.

Dayton boys deal with Douglas, head to Coos Bay

The Pirates return to the Bay. On Friday, Feb. 23, Dayton boys downed Douglas 66-50 to advance to the state quarterfinals where they will face Valley Catholic on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 8:15 p.m. at North ...

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