Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Dayton’s Rachel Baumholtz (left) and Bella Lopez (center) welcome Hayden Bell into the dugout with fist bumps and congratulatory cheers after scoring the Pirates’ third run of the game in their victory over Yamhill Carlton on Monday, April 6, at Jim Connelly Field.

3A Softball: Dayton defends home field, executes early to beat YC 4-2 in first meeting of season

Two PacWest softball powerhouses squared off on Monday at Jim Connelly Field in Dayton, as the No. 3-ranked Pirates (9-2, 3-0) and No. 4-ranked Yamhill Carlton Tigers (6-2, 2-1) met for the first ...

News-Register file photo##McMinnville’s Spencer Payne rushes, likely for a hefty amount of yards, past a linebacker in a Grizzlies home contest versus Tigard on Sept. 9, 2012 at Wortman Stadium. Payne enters the MHS Hall of Fame on May 2, recognized for his accomplishments as a Grizzly.

Payne: Making MHS hall of fame ‘was always a goal of mine’

If there was an athletic challenge at McMinnville High School, Spencer Payne was one of the first ones in line. The Class of 2013 alumnus was a standout in everything he did, whether it be on the gridiron, ...

Grizz, Pirates, ’Dawgs take on Oregon Relays

More than 200 schools from the West Coast met at Hayward Field in Eugene on April 3-4 for the Oregon Relays. Among the fray were three Yamhill County participants in 6A McMinnville, 3A Willamina ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##“Snapping Panthers ... Valley Turtles!” was cheered on Saturday, April 4 at Duniway Middle School field, as the Valley Panthers and Salem Snapping Turtles played a motley scrimmage. Since the Canby High School Rugby Club was unable to field enough players, the Valley Panthers scrimmaged themselves with players switching back and forth between the purple Panther kit and the green kit of the Salem Snapping Turtles. The clubs have merged for the 15s spring rugby season.

Valley Panthers take advantage of friendly weather, hold scrimmage while state rugby club numbers fluctuate

On Saturday, April 4, the Valley Panthers Rugby Club had to improvise because the Canby club didn’t have enough girls to compete and cancelled the match. “They’ve never really ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Masin Hinkley sneaks by the glove of Bulldogs’ catcher Carter Felton to score a run. Hinkley thrived in two games against the Bulldogs, going 6-for-7 with eight runs scored, eight RBIs and three walks.

3A Baseball: Tigers trounce Bulldogs twice, look to continue healthy habits during league play

Both squads had hoped for more competitive matchups when the No. 21-ranked Yamhill Carlton varsity baseball team (6-5, 2-0) faced No. 41 Willamina/Sheridan (0-8, 0-2) for a two-game home-and-home set, ...

Mac's Lewis breaks 64-year-old hurdles record

McMinnville senior Brian Lewis set a new school record in the boys’ 110-meter hurdles on Wednesday, April 8, completing the event with a first-place finish of 14.85. The Grizzlies’ previous ...

Mac Baseball: Brummitt a walking base-hit in win over Nelson

April 3 McMinnville 11 Nelson 7 The Grizzlies (5-2) jumped to No. 2 in Class 6A on Friday with their victory over No. 30 Nelson of the Mt. Hood Conference. Following a walk-off win over No. 17 Lakeridge ...

Mac Softball: Bears back on track with win over Pacers

March 31 McMinnville 0 Sunset 11 The now-No. 15-ranked Grizzlies (4-5) would like to forget their end to March as they were shut out 11-0 for the second consecutive game, this time to No. 3-ranked Sunset ...

Photo Courtesy of Amy Webster##The Pirates share high fives after their 13-1 home victory over Gaston on Thursday, April 2. Three multi-hit performances helped the cause as Dayton secured its fourth double-digit win of the season.

3A Baseball: Pirates, Tigers start April on right foot

March 31 Dayton 6 Seaside 5 It seemed hope was lost for the No. 20-ranked Pirates (5-2) when they hosted 4A No. 27 Seaside (3-4) and were down 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh. Freshman Owen Clark ...

3A Softball: County squads combine for 148/54 run differential in weeks games

March 30 Dayton 17 Kennedy 0 The No. 4-ranked Pirates (8-2, 2-0) streaked to victory over 2A/1A No. 8 Kennedy (2-2, 1-0), rattling off 14 hits and two seven-run frames to secure the road win. Seven ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Amity senior Eliza Nisly pulls away from a Tualatin player while skirting the sideline on her way to a pick six in the Warriors  April 2 win. Nisly was one of several Warriors to showcase how crippling speed can be to opposing defenses.

Warriors catching flag football itch, dominate first two games

The Amity home crowd flocked to the stands under the Thursday Night lights on April 2 for the Warrior’s newest sport — flag football. Senior quarterback Haley Miersma threw four touchdowns ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Tiger seniors Peyton Gregor (No. 6) and Kaylee Spaulding (No. 1) fly back to their sideline while celebrating their win over the Vikings. The game was one of just a few times YC has played at home and the players were ecstatic to be in front of a home crowd.

Tigers' flag football more confident in third season

Girls flag football is quickly becoming a favorite of young local athletes. The sport is not yet a sanctioned sport in the Oregon School Activities Association, but with 61 participating Oregon schools ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Ewtai Bills (background) tries to smash a shot to his opponents while Brady Haught (foreground) gets set near the center line. The duo is Mac’s new No. 1 doubles team in 2026 and looks to replicate the success seen by their predecessors.

Mac Tennis: Grizzlies tune up for foray into league play

The Grizzlies’ boys varsity tennis team (1-3) graduated 10 seniors from its 2025 squad, paving a path for 10 more freshmen through junior class athletes to fill spots this season. For Head Coach ...

Ossie Bladine/News-Register##Amity senior Jaxson Howard recaps the day of events with participants and their parents of the Throw for a Cure track and field clinic and mock meet on Sunday, March 29, at Amity High School. Howard organized the event to raise money for Type 1 diabetes research. The Warrior athlete was diagnosed with the condition his sophomore year.

Overcoming, one throw at a time: Amity senior hosts mock track meet for area youth, raising diabetes awareness

Amity High School senior Jaxson Howard merged his love for throwing events and overcoming his diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes to inspire area youth and complete his senior project. “I took two things ...

Hallee Hughes is a redshirt junior at the University of Nevada, Reno

Hallee Hughes sets personal record in first meet back from injury

Hallee Hughes, a five-time state champion and school record holder from Willamina High School, set a new personal record in the javelin while competing for DI University of Nevada, Reno at the Cal Invitational ...

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