WILLAMINA – In the wide world of sports, perhaps no greater story exists than overcoming adversity. Tales of athletes vanquishing weaknesses or underdogs rising above presumed talent gaps ...
by Dr. Kay Case
Sports
Overcoming adversity earns Owen Baker AoY
WILLAMINA – In the wide world of sports, perhaps no greater story exists than overcoming adversity. Tales of athletes vanquishing weaknesses or underdogs rising above presumed talent gaps ...
Mac tops Tigard, falls to state champs
Hyder Dental head coach Todd Peterson doesn’t look the part of the “Mad Professor,” but when it comes to summer baseball, he relishes the opportunity to play Chinese checkers ...
Sam DuPuis: Mac’s ‘King of Swing’ earns AoY
Hitting a round ball with a round bat, undoubtedly one of the most difficult athletic feats, earned McMinnville’s Sam DuPuis the News-Register’s Yamhill Valley Athlete of the Year in baseball. ...
Peterson’s summer school brings Hyder Dental baseball proficiency, 15-2 win over Forest Grove
Hyder Dental head coach Todd Peterson always enjoys educational moments during summer baseball campaigns. Look no further than McMinnville’s 15-2 victory over Forest Grove Saturday as proof of Peterson’s ...
Mac Track Club helps to close out historic Hayward Field
EUGENE – After 100 years of athletic competitions, historic Hayward Field in Eugene has officially closed its doors to required renovations. Several local McMinnville Track Club junior athletes ...
Senior golf scores
Bayou Golf Course, McMinnville, Friday, June 16 KP No. 3: Bud Calish KP No. 7: Gene Anderson LP No. 9: Dick Harris LD No. 8: Mike Maloney Low Gross No. 1: Lynn Foster 42 LG No. 2: Gene Anderson 43 LG ...
Senior bowling scores
Thursday Summer Seniors: June 14 TEAM SCORES High game scratch: Joker’s Wild, 584. High series scratch: Joker’s Wild, 1625. MEN High game scratch: Roger Miller, 222; Joe Aspromonte, 216; ...
Composure, trust, inspiration lead Heidt to softball AoY
DAYTON – Ani Heidt’s secret for softball success entails remaining composed, trusting her defense, inspiring younger teammates and winning the last game. Heidt, the News-Register’s softball ...
With Linfield roots, DI CWS teams give fans rooting choices
So, who you gonna root for this weekend? You might be of the opinion Oregon State is the only team to suuport as the NCAA DI College World Series kicks off in Omaha. And what’s not to like about ...
Hyder Dental drops Sherwood, 3-1, behind Crawford’s 11 Ks
In an “anything-you-can-do, I-can-do-better” scenario, Colton Crawford struck out 11 Sherwood batters Tuesday, topping the 10 Martin Lopez-Garcia had against Reynolds last weekend. Hyder Dental ...
Girls’ basketball summer camp registration opens
McMinnville’s Girls’ Basketball Program will be running their annual basketball camp June 19th through June 22nd. Placing emphasis on fundamentals, instruction in individual and team ...
Here’s mud in yer eye! ‘Most interesting’ people race at Sheridan Mud Drags
SHERIDAN – You meet the most interesting people at the Mud Drags. Saturday, the usual suspects showed up to the bog, along with a ringer or two from around the Northwest. Sheridan football ...
Hyder Dental splits with Reynolds, wins 2-0, loses, 5-4
McMinnville’s Oregon Independent Baseball Assocation (OIBA) team had Reynolds right where they wanted them Saturday afternoon on their home diamond. Trailing by 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth frame, ...
Pirates lead local All-WVL baseball honors
While no local Class 3A baseball teams qualified for the state playoffs, athletes from Amity, Dayton, Sheridan and Willamina were well-represented on the all-West Valley League lists. The 14-ranked Pirates ...
Senior golf scores
Bayou Golf Course, McMinnville, Friday, June 8 KP No. 7: Les Miller LP No. 9: Mike Henderson LD No.8: Charlie Morris LD No. 8: Jack Miller Low Gross No. 1: Blake Williams 43 LG No. 2: Gene Anderson ...
Abeyta’s adversity leads to national win
Fittingly, the trophy Michael Abeyta won at the Reno World wrestling tournament depicts a bald eagle grasping planet Earth. The design symbolises the journey Abeyta now undertakes. He’ll ...
Hyder Dental opens the season 4-0, tops Beaverton, 6-4
BEAVERTON – Take note: the Hyder Dental Oregon Independent Baseball Association (OIBA) team comprised mainly of members of the high school varsity squad, in no way resembles the same team from earlier ...
Matt West takes the helm for Dayton’s girls’ basketball team
DAYTON – Dayton’s new head girls’ basketball coach Matt West says his main goal is bringing a sense of energy and fun, but also an aura of familiarity to his new position. West replaces ...
Heidt PoY, Umbenhower CoY lead all-state selections; Pirates place eight on all-WVL list
Dayton’s Class 3A Pitcher of the Year Ani Heidt and Coach of the Year Rob Umbenhower led the local all-state and all-West Valley League softball honors. The championship-winning Pirates headlined ...
Senior bowling scores
Walnut City Lanes Mixed League Thursday Summer Seniors May 31 TEAM SCORES High game scratch: Joker’s Wild, 580. High series scratch: Joker’s Wild, 1588. MEN High ...
