Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Gustav Blank leads the pack down the home stretch in the boys 800-meter Pacific Conference final. He finished first while teammate Emilo Gonzales, background, placed fourth. Blank also won the 1,500-meter race, and will look for top finishes at the state competition this weekend.

Dozens of local athletes head to Hayward

A plethora of young athletes from Yamhill County will test themselves against the best in the state this weekend during the OSAA Track and Field State Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Competition ...

Dayton and YC advance in softball playoffs

The Dayton Pirates led Brookings-Harbor early on in Wednesday’s 3A second round playoff game when freshmen Gabby Chupp doubled in the first for an RBI. Chupp was all over the diamond, going 3-for-3 ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Cameron Hyder emotes after striking out a batter to end an inning in the Grizzlies second-round playoff victory over Tualatin at Patton Middle School. Hyder struck out six batters in six innings pitched while allowing just one run. He was also responsible for driving in two of the Grizzlies’ runs.

Mac baseball tames Tualatin, to host quarterfinal game Friday

Every so often the sun shines through the clouds, the breeze blows beautifully — just enough to cool you down — and the right group of ballplayers collectively agree on one thing, compete till ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Vivian Moore successfully slides into second base on a stolen base attempt. She led the Grizzlies with three of the team’s nine steals in their second-round playoff game against Tualatin at McMinnville High School.

Grizzlies speed by Wolves, ready for Sunset in quarters softball showdown

McMinnville head softball coach Josh Terry says this season is as good as any for the Grizzlies to prove themselves against the 6A’s best, and his team plans to do just that Friday at No. 1 Sunset ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##The Grizzlies pile together in the pitcher’s circle to celebrate their first-round victory over Westview at McMinnville High School.

Grizzlies erase first-round woes, shutout Westview

No. 8 McMinnville varsity softball team (20-7, 8-4) advanced Monday as they shutout No. 24 Westview (11-16, 4-8) 5-0 in the first round of the 6A State Championship tournament. Last season the Grizzlies ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##The Grizzlies storm out of the dugout in celebration of a walk-off base hit from Drew Bizon at Patton Middle School. Mac fell down 4-1 before scoring four runs in extra innings to advance to the second round of the State Championship tournament.

Walk-off winners, Mac baseball stays alive in dramatic fashion

Baseball is not for the faint of heart. It can bite just as quickly as it provides elation. On Monday, the McMinnville High School baseball team (21-7, 15-3) gave their home crowd all the emotions they ...

Amity ousted from 3A softball playoffs in first round

For the third year in a row, Amity softball fell in the first round of the 3A playoffs. The No. 16 Warriors fell to the No. 17 Elmira/Mapleton 14-2 at Amity on Monday. The Falcons led 5-0 in ...

See Ya Later offers camps

The See Ya Later Foundation will offer several camps and an art competition for young people in June. Students in first-through fourth-grade can enter age-group categories in the art competition. They ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Brooklyn Johnston had an “awesome vibe” going into the Pacific Conference track and field districts meet Wednesday at George Fox University, winning the javelin competition title. Friday, she’ll seek another gold in the discus, entering the event ranked No. 2.

Johnston, Jensen field district titles in day one

Brooklyn Johnston and Alison Jensen claimed golds on the first day of the track and field Pacific Conference Championships, while both McMinnville track and field boys and girls teams set themselves up ...

McManus, Liberty takes on UO in Super Regionals

McMinnville High alumnus Brynn McManus is in Oregon this week with her Liberty Flames softball team to take on the University of Oregon in the NCAA Super Regionals. Game 1 of the best of three series ...

Findley finishes Top 20 at state

Sophomore golfer Mabel Findley improved her standing from a year ago at the 6A OSAA Girls State Championship, finishing 19th with a score of 165 (21-over-par) at the two-day tournament at Emerald ...

Mac baseball scores share of conference title

The OSAA-ranked No. 7 McMinnville varsity baseball team (20-7, 15-3) secured a share of the 6A Pacific Conference title with No. 5 Sherwood on Wednesday with a dominating 18-2 road victory over No. 36 ...

Mac topples Newberg, prepares for playoffs

The McMinnville varsity softball team (18-7, 8-4) rounded into playoff shape on Tuesday evening with a 13-1 victory over league rival Newberg (6-15, 2-10). For the Grizzlies, it was their first two-game ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Nylan Bills, left, and Jameson Rickards celebrate back-to-back districts doubles titles after finishing their three-set victory Saturday at Linfield.

Grizzlies serve up two district titles as teams seek runs at state tournament

The McMinnville Grizzlies doubles tennis teams got to take home the bracket posters Saturday after winning the Pacific Conference district tournament. On the boys side, seniors Jameson Rickards ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##After a mental lapse by the Sherwood runner, Mac catcher Drew Bizon goes to apply the tag following a rundown to end the sixth inning. The out occurred as Sherwood had just loaded the bases following a walk.

Grizzlies win first two against No. 3 Sherwood, overtake conference lead

Cameron Hyder pitched his first complete game of the season Wednesday, a 5-0 shutout, as McMinnville took the first two of the series against No. 3 ranked Sherwood that likely will decide the Pacific Conference ...

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