Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Linfield senior Logan Roberts and the rest of the Wildcats’ bench get excited for a basket made during the second half of their victory over Puget Sound. The bench’s energy was key to helping Linfield claw back.

Linfield Womens Basketball: Wildcats earn program record 20th win in comeback over Loggers

With a top spot in the Northwest Conference hanging in the balance, Linfield’s women’s basketball team (20-3, 13-1) knew that Saturday’s matinee against Puget Sound University (18-5, ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##The Grizzly swim team pulls co-Head Coach Murilo Martins into the pool at the McMinnville Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 14, in celebration of their total team victory as hosts of the Pacific Conference district meet.

Grizzlies qualify for swim championships in 10 events, boys win Pacific Conference

The McMinnville Aquatic Center was saturated with swimming talent from throughout the Pacific Conference on Saturday. There was little room to spare for spectators and students packed around the pool. ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Calvin McLennan of Newberg keeps his eyes on the ball while swinging a flat bat trainer at a NW Forge hitting camp. McLennan attends the camp with his brothers and makes the short trip west along with several families.

Forging Future Stars: Local baseball academy brings familiy-friendly, educational atmosphere to county athletes

Halfway between McMinnville and Amity, situated on the east side of Highway 99W on Squires Way, is a new addition to Yamhill County that is increasing opportunities for youth baseball development. NW ...

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Pirates earn league playoff game; Tigers, Warriors punch tickets to state

Feb. 12 Yamhill Carlton 56 Corbett 20 Lilah Stahl led eight Tiger scorers with 14 points at No. 42 Corbett (0-24, 0-11) on Thursday as No. 12 YC (18-6, 8-4) ended the regular season on a three-game ...

3A Boys Basketball: Amity, YC secure spots in league playoffs

Feb. 12 Yamhill Carlton 38 Corbett 49 Chase Wald scored 17 points and senior forward Deegan Tuning provided one of his best performances of the season with 15 points and five rebounds, but the No. 27 ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Chase Bennett tries to finish at the hoop before Puget Sound sophomore Beckett Turner can close in for the block. Bennett did all he could to carry the Wildcats, including playing 38 minutes and facilitating open space on the perimeter for two freshman guards.

Linfield Mens Basketball: ’Cats heart shown in Valentine's Day loss

With how much of the game played out, one wouldn’t know that the ’Cats men’s basketball team (8-14, 6-8) was an underdog in Saturday’s Northwest Conference meeting versus ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Alex Bates shoots over the extended hand of Newberg’s Kuenzi Blubaugh. Bates made a trio of 3-pointers in the Grizzlies’ win over Newberg in McGrath Gymnasium on Friday, Sept. 13, but took a few attempts to adjust to Newberg’s unique sightlines.

Mac Girls Basketball: Heightened road awareness and Summers’ ninth double-double lead to 55-42 victory at Newberg

McGrath Gymnasium, home to the Newberg Tigers, is one of the oldest and anecdotally unique cathedrals for basketball in the Class 6A Pacific Conference. Perched above the rest of campus, overlooking the ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Colby Frank dishes a pass into the paint during the Grizzlies loss at Newberg on Friday, Feb. 13. Frank was second on the team with seven points, continuing to show offensive and defensive progression with another start in the lineup.

Mac Boys Basketball: Back-and-forth rivalry match ends in pandemonium for Tigers

Better late than never, the Grizzlies are finding their stride — but the Tigers found a way on Friday night when they hosted No. 40 Mac (7-13, 2-6) on Carolyn DeCrevel Court. No. 31 Newberg (12-9, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Jordan Harlow stands under the bright lights of Roy Helser Field while in the home dugout.

Linfield Baseball Preview: Harlow prepared to take reins of alma mater as Linfield's 12th head coach

For Jordan Harlow, Linfield baseball’s season-opening series against Eastern Oregon University will be a dream come true. A member of Linfield’s 2013 national championship baseball team and ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Amity’s Kylie Wilson drives past Dayton’s Lexi Upmeyer for a fastbreak layup in the Warriors’ 68-35 win over Dayton on Feb. 10 in the Pirate gymnasium. Wilson has only improved with time, becoming an X factor for an already potent Warrior offense.

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Wilson, Miersma aiding Amity's efforts in return to top

On a team brimming with talent, the No. 2-ranked Amity Warriors (22-2, 15-0) have seen breakout performances from two seniors whose contributions make them that much more difficult to defend. Kylie Wilson ...

Mac Boys Basketball: Grizzlies on wrong end of Bowmen's aim

No. 5 Sherwood (17-4, 8-0) has been a tough nut to crack for the Grizzly boys. Now No. 38-ranked McMinnville (7-12, 2-5) has not beaten Sherwood since Dec. 19, 2017, when the two were still in separate ...

Mac Girls Basketball: Offense absent on excursion to Sherwood

The No. 22-ranked Grizzlies’ (9-10, 4-3) defensive effort was not to go unnoticed on Tuesday, but a lack of offense hindered Mac as they dropped their second game of the season to No. 7 Sherwood ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Amity’s Diego Dubay Lomeli drives past Dayton’s Jax Brandon-Sanchez, extending for a finger roll layin during the Warriors’ victory over the Pirates on Feb. 10. Lomeli has had to convince himself to be more confident at the rim and showed no fear against Dayton.

3A/2A Boys Basketball: Warriors sweep Pirates for first time since 2014 with quick transition offense

Not since the 2013-14 calendar has an Amity boys basketball team swept its season series over Dayton. Current Amity Head Coach Devin McShane was a freshman in high school at the time, chucking 3-pointers ...

Nathan Ecker/News-Register file photo## YC’s Ella Amerson tries to increase the space between her and Neah-Kah-Nie guard Jasmine Jones during the Tigers 44-34 win over the Pirates on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Tiger Dome. Amerson was YC’s leading scorer in a road victory over Warrenton on Feb. 6.

3A/2A Girls Basketball: Warriors score in abundance, Tigers rebound on road

Feb. 6 Amity 81 Jefferson 32 Four players had double-digit performances on Friday night as No. 2 Amity (21-2, 14-0) extended their PacWest Conference unbeaten streak with a home victory against No. ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register file photo##Pirate junior Taylr Miller drives toward the baseline with his left hand during Dayton’s 58-53 victory over Willamina on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Dayton High School. Miller led the Pirates with 20 points against Taft on Feb. 6.

3A/2A Boys Basketball: Pirates complete late comeback, Warriors trample Lions

Feb. 6 Amity 72 Jefferson 37 No. 17 Amity (14-8, 10-4) manhandled No. 46 Jefferson (0-21, 0-14) on Friday in the Warrior Gymnasium thanks to three flowing rivers of double-digit point performances. Sophomore ...

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