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Emma Rodriguez stares intently at her coach and father, Mark Rodriguez, during a timeout in the Tigers’ only home series of games during the 2024 spring season. Emma and Mark share a strong bond over football and Emma thanked him for ability to play at the college level. Rachel Thompson/News-Register file photo

YC flag football standout Emma Rodriguez commits to Midland University as Tigers grow program

Emma Rodriguez, a 2025 graduate at Yamhill Carlton High School and longtime football player, has committed to Midland University, in Nebraska, to play flag football for the Warriors. Midland is a member ...

All 34 athletes who participated in the third-annual sibling tournament pose for a photo at Cowls Court. Everyone received a placard, with the top three finishers getting medals. Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Fraser

MCTA hosts third-annual sibling tournament

What started as an influx of local siblings attending programs put on by the McMinnville Community Tennis Association has turned into three consecutive years of sibling tournaments held by the nonprofit ...

Jose ‘El Toro’ Garcia poses for a photo inside of his uncle’s home gym in McMinnville. Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo

Jose 'El Toro' Garcia remains undefeated by TKO following bout in Salem

Jose “El Toro” Garcia, a professional boxer and 19-year-old native of McMinnville, improved to 4-0 in his young career with a knockout victory over Kevin Davila of Spanaway, Washington on Saturday, ...

Macie Arzner drives to the basket during a preseason practice as a member of the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s basketball team. Arzner committed to Pitt in the summer of 2024 after a positive experience on her visit to the campus. “This is the place I gotta be,” she said. Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Dribbling through traffic: Macie Arzner prepped for next steps with Pitt basketball

When Macie Arzner — a 2025 graduate of McMinnville High School — was forced to reconcile with reality as an injured freshman and sophomore, she had little insight into how it would change her ...

The stop sign gap, shown here from the infield of the McMinnville varsity softball field, provides Grizzly hitters with a visual cue when approaching the plate. Right-hand hitters would push the ball toward right field to aim for the signs, whereas left-handed hitters would pull the ball. Nathan Ecker/News-Register

Upon Further Review: Stop Sign Gap

This rendition of the typical sports column will be a vibrant parallel, yet familiar style, to the written work that appears in the current and future pages of the News-Register “B” section. “Upon ...

MHS sports registration open through August 14

Fall sports registration for McMinnville High School athletics is now open. Fall sports include volleyball, football, cross country and soccer. The deadline for registering is Thursday, August 14. A current ...

Upcoming golf tournaments

MHS Hall of Fame golf tournament returns to Michelbook The 15th annual McMinnville High School Hall of Fame Golf Tournament kicks off Saturday, August 16, at Michelbook Country Club, 1301 Michelbook Lane, ...

Justice Forsythe from Montesano hangs onto the back of a bull during the bull riding events held inside the Cascade Arena at the Yamhill County Fair on Wednesday, August 30. Forsythe was the only person out of dozens who tried their turn to successfully ride a bull for the eight required seconds. Rusty Rae/News-Register

Yamhill County Rodeo results

McMinnville’s annual rodeo took place at the Yamhill County Fair on July 31-August 1 with competitors from northwest Oregon, central Oregon, eastern Oregon, Washington and Idaho. A few from Arizona, ...

A camo car driven by Jamie Tester, a member of the Sullenger lineage, flips on its side after being struck in the front left wheel by a competitor during the demolition derby held inside the Cascade Arena at the Yamhill County Fair on Saturday, August 2. Tester left the ring under her own care and was not injured. According to the drivers, vans are easier to flip because they are top heavy, but Tester’s small car was the only one to tilt over during the events. Rachel Thompson/News-Register

Carnage and chaos for the whole family

After three nights of rodeo events that showcased the most courageous cowboys and cowgirls from around the Pacific Northwest, the Cascade Arena was transformed into a track for more than 20 vehicles, all ...

Mac Swim Club breaks records, sees three finalists at state championship

Three members of the McMinnville Swim Club finished in the top eight of their respective events at the 11 and over Oregon Swimming State Championships at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham from July ...

Locals help lead West over East in 30th annual Shrine Football Game

The 74th Annual Oregon East-West Shrine All-Star Football Game took place at Baker Bulldog Memorial Stadium in Baker City on Saturday, as the West defeated the East for the second consecutive year, 21-20. Every ...

Hughes becomes 2x All-American, Johnston PR's at USATF Junior Olympic Championships

Savannah State University and Wright Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, were home to the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic Championships from July 21-27, as hundreds of athletes competed through high temperatures ...

Members of the community mingle inside of the new Amity High School gymnasium after the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 30. Boys head basketball coach Devin McShane said of the gym, “I don’t know of any other 3A school that has a place as nice or a more complete facility.” Around 200 people, including coaches and school staff, were in attendance to grab their first glance of the newborn facility. Rachel Thompson/News-Register

A bright future on Warrior Way

Approximately 200 people were in attendance for the Amity School District ribbon cutting of the new Amity High School gym on Wednesday, July 30. The new Amity Middle School also received a ceremony (see ...

Nathan Ecker/The News-Register##H-Bomb Fitness owner Kyle Matson encourages his Moving Tigers athletes to stack their hands in the middle of a group circle following a 45 minute training session at the Yamhill Carlton Soccer Club turf fields in Carlton. Matson (owner of H-Bomb Fitness in Carlton) has begun running bi-weekly athletic camps for kids in first through fifth grade with the purpose of fostering opportunities of physical growth for youth who are hesitant to begin sports. Conversations with parents about their child’s lack of interest in physical activity after the Covid-19 pandemic spurred Matson into action. It was not the only reason, but enough anecdotal evidence from the community inspired Matson to help kids find their way back into athletics.

Photo Gallery: Tigers on the move

H-Bomb Fitness owner has begun running bi-weekly athletic camps for kids in first through fifth grade with the purpose of fostering opportunities of physical growth for youth who are hesitant to begin ...

Photo Courtesy of NorCal Grizzlies Rugby##Playing for the Oregon Redhawks, Valley Panther Brhea Burley (3) lifts teammate Isabel Fernandez from Bend s Summit team, with assistance from Renegades Olivia Milliron. Waverly Phillips of the Panthers look on during the all-star match against the California Grizzlies. 

Valley Panthers represent Oregon at all-star game in Montana

Four members of the McMinnville-based Valley Panthers Girls Rugby club were selected to the Oregon RedHawks U19 Girls state all-star team that traveled to the Great Northwest Challenge in Montana. On ...

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