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Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Ava Fleischman pays close attention during a postgame huddle while still sporting her catcher s gear. With the need for vocal leaders, Fleischman stepped up in 2026 and took pride in being one of several key faces for Mac’s No. 14-ranked ball club.

Mark of a leader: Mac softball catcher takes role of captain to another level in senior campaign

When a leadership role was bestowed upon Ava Fleischman during McMinnville High School’s spring softball season, the senior handled it with grace. Fleischman was just one of three seniors, ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Taylor Carnahan cheerfully returns to the home dugout at Patton Middle School with a gloved fist bump offered from his catcher, Hays Wrigley, after completing four, one-hit innings against Southridge on Sunday, July 12. Carnahan had surrendered five hits and nine earned runs in as many previous innings, but finally found his confidence post-injury with a dominant performance to close the summer.

Carnahan breaks through, seniors learn lessons about leadership during wood bat tournament

Through broken bats and numb palms, the Mac-Willamette Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Varsity baseball team ended its summer season with more than a few splinters to chew on. After going 5-8 in ...

Photo courtesy of Jessie Roberts##Mac’s Senior Federal JBO squad poses for a photograph with their title trophies in hand at West Albany High School. On top of the nearly three-foot tall championship trophy, individuals received smaller awards. The squad was also commended with individual and team sportsmanship honors.

Mac JBO Senior Federal team wins championship after loss of friend, teammate

Four months of impassioned play through physical adversity and tragedy ended with seven of the best games that McMinnville’s Senior Federal JBO baseball team competed in all year. The talent from ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Incoming McMinnville senior Taylor Carnahan and former Linfield player, coach and athletic director Scott Carnahan meet in the outfield at Roy Helser Field during the Grizzlies’ summer ball contest versus Columbia River on Saturday, July 11. Carnahan’s grandson played all over the diamond, most prominently featured in right and center field, while Mac played a trio of their Premier Wood Bat Tournament games at Scott’s old stomping grounds.

Photo Gallery: End of summer

From July 10-13, the Mac-Willamette Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine varsity summer baseball team played host to seven other schools from the Pacific Northwest for the Mac Premier Wood Bat Tournament. ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Gilgan listens to a player’s questions and concerns, welcoming all inquiries as the Tigers face inevitable challenges heading into his first year as head coach.

YC's new football coach hopes to create successful program, players, people

When Kaleb Gilgan began coaching high school football, it was a dream of his to coach in the 3A West Valley League. The conference has gone through several iterations, with ‘Special District’ ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Dayton Head Coach Kiegan Schaan (right) stands in as an obstacle for wide receivers like incoming freshman Ethan Christensen (left) to work around during route running drills at a summer practice session.

Pirates' new play-caller prepared to carry on values of Dayton football

Dayton football will have a new head coach when the 2026 season begins, but the instilled traits that have made the Pirates successful are not lost on their new leader. Kiegan Schaan, the Pirates’ ...

Photo courtesy of EVUSA##Sarah-Anne House twirls around the back of her steed during an equine vaulting training camp. In the sport, traditional saddles are replaced with a special surcingle with handles, which aid the vaulter in performing certain moves. For competitions, House often rides borrowed horses, creating a loving relationship with each one.

Newberg teen qualifies for equine vaulting championship

Sarah-Anne House, a 17-year-old multifaceted gymnast and track athlete from Newberg, loves to perform pirouettes on the back of horses more than anything else. The incoming senior to Newberg High School ...

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Findley##Mabel Findley poses for a photograph near the 18th tee box at The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. The Old Course is considered by many to be the home of golf. Findley entered a drawing to play a round at the course and was selected. She did so instead of participating in group play of the Scotland Junior Invite Tour, where she was chosen to represent McMinnville following the success of her junior season.

Mac's Findley claims links victory in Scotland

Mabel Findley, a soon-to-be senior and multi-sport athlete at McMinnville High School, took her golfing talents overseas June 20-28 to compete in the Scotland Junior Golf Invitational Coed Tour. The ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register## The Nike Book 1 “Valley,” a personal favorite being Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker s signature shoes. They were a popular choice seen at many DIII college games.

Upon Further Review: Stepping through sneaker heaven

For my first job, I sat at the front desk of a gym in my oasis of a hometown. There, I spent my hours counting seconds as they passed, signing up new members and using Under Armour Icon services to make ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Wes Gabrielsen catches a pickleball in one hand while holding a paddle in the other during an impromptu practice session at the McMinnville Lower City Park courts. When not on the road, Gabrielsen frequents the courts to join games and say hello to friends. Now when attending, he sees much younger faces than before, which brings a smile to someone hoping to support a youth movement.

Wes Gabrielsen helping to grow pickleball as a game for all ages

Listen closely while strolling along Park Drive in McMinnville, you might hear light pops and passionate grunts. Not to worry, it is just locals on the pickleball courts playing friendly games and working ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##McMinnville Head Coach Tucker Coil instructs his players during a timeout in one of the Bears summer league contests inside the Mac gymnasium. Every huddle has been a moment of growth for Coil and his team, who are looking to make stronger connections on and off the floor heading into a season after graduating eight seniors that Coil coached from their time as freshman.

Bears boys basketball inspiring leadership during summer play

McMinnville’s boys’ basketball team was hard at work over recent weeks. Between summer leagues, youth camps and an alumni game, Grizzly players soaked up as much as they could handle. Their ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Jonah Duryee makes a jumping throw to first base after charging a soft ground ball from his post as the Grizzlies’ second baseman during their summer league game versus Clackamas on Wednesday, July 1, at Patton Middle School. Duryee is being tested all around the diamond as part of Mac’s offseason tinkering with finding the perfect varsity defensive alignment.

Mac's Duryee ready for next steps after varsity reps

Nerves rattled Jonah Duryee when he stepped onto the baseball diamond for his first varsity contest of 2026. The incoming sophomore received the call-up from JV on May 1 for a road bout versus Forest ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Steven Brown of Sheridan in a red, white and blue 2021 Honda Talon keeps his lead over Brad Himes of Tillamook around the final turn of Willamina’s side-by-side short course race on Saturday, June 27. Brown was the best of the factory side-by-side class, becoming the first No. 1 winner in what was the Willamina Mud Drags maiden voyage into side-by-side racing.

Side-by-side short course racing makes Willamina Mud Drag debut

More than 70 vehicles competed in the Willamina Mud Drags on Saturday, June 27, as the city of Willamina raised funds for its Fourth of July celebration. Through spurts of heavy rain and sunshine, competitors ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo##Dayton’s Gabby Chupp reaches third base and yells toward her dugout in the Pirates contest versus YC on April 30.

Top county softball teams recognized with all-state honors

The battle for the 3A softball crown ended in the semifinals for both of No. 4-ranked Yamhill Carlton and No. 3 Dayton, but each was awarded its fair share of All-State recognition. YC had five players ...

Lafayette Fourth of July feature special guests from POW Pro Wrestling

The Lafayette Fourth of July celebration is one of the oldest in the state and this year will feature special guests at the third annual hot dog eating contest. POW Pro Wrestling out of Eugene will have ...

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