Raucous rivalry rout
When McMinnvile and Newberg’s athletic rivalry became reignited by 6A reclassification a year ago, questions arose whether the animosity between the two schools had cooled since the Grizzlies ...
Mac boys fall to Tigers, 50-35, in conference tilt
With an extremely young roster, the McMinnville boys basketball team continues seeking not only wins, but diamonds in the rough. While the Grizzlies suffered their fifth consecutive loss Friday ...
Former Grizzlies lead Wildcats to weekend sweep of Bruins, Boxers
Tanner Autencio and Aaron Baune put on a showcase for their local fans this weekend in the Linfield men’s basketball team’s sweep of George Fox University and Pacific University. The ...
Oleson, Landis lead Linfield women to victory over Pacific
Reeling from the loss of senior center Molly Danielson, who suffered an injury in Friday’s 62-50 loss to George Fox, the Linfield women’s basketball team fought through emotional adversity ...
Newberg gains amateur women’s soccer club
BREMERTON – The Northwest Premier League (NWPL) is proud to announce that the league will be expanding for the 2020 season and that AC Chehalem Valley of Newberg has been named the ninth NWPL club. Chehalem ...
Basketball roundup: Y-C girls defeat Amity, 56-38; ‘Dogs win 11th straight
Yamhill-Carlton 56, Amity 38 (girls) YAMHILL – Olivia Southard’s season-high 19 points propelled the Yamhill-Carlton girls basketball team to a 56-38 victory over Amity during Friday’s ...
Senior bowling scores
Walnut City Lanes Mixed League Senior Citizens League JAN 28 TEAM High game scratch: Gutter Cleaners, 683. High series scratch: Gutter Cleaners, 1977. MEN High game scratch: Bill Mitchell, 243; ...
Legendary lightweights
WILLAMINA – Yamhill Valley’s athletic atmosphere has transformed into a treasure trove of wrestling talent. With district duals officially underway, it’s nearly impossible to ...
Mac boys fall to Liberty despite late comeback attempt
Still searching for their first Pacific Conference win of the season, the McMinnville Grizzlies’ boys basketball team couldn’t overcome Liberty’s sizzling start during Tuesday’s ...
Basketball roundup: Rizo hits game-winner for ‘Dogs; Pirates beat Tigers in OT
Willamina 41, Warrenton 39 (boys) WARRENTON – Ruben Rizo’s midrange jump shot with 1.3 seconds left lifted the Willamina boys’ basketball team to a 41-39 comeback win over Warrenton ...
Wrestling recap: Tigers, Bulldogs place 2nd at tourneys
Willamina MONROE – Led by individual champions Moses Mercier and Michael Fox, the Willamina wrestling program notched a second-place finish at last Saturday’s Monroe Invitational. Competing ...
Senior bowling scores
Walnut City Lanes Mixed League Senior Citizens League JAN 21 TEAM High game scratch: Gutter Cleaners, 629. High series scratch: Gutter Cleaners, 1813. MEN High game scratch: Mike Roberson, 209; ...
Coming up roses
Lifted high by his adoring teammates, McMinnville sophomore Gavin Rosenberry surveyed his temporary wrestling kingdom. The Grizzly athlete’s clutch performance against Glencoe’s Daniel ...
Dayton boys knock off No. 2 Warriors, 61-56
DAYTON – Following Friday’s 61-56 victory over rival Amity, Dayton center Justin Morales boiled the win down to its essential elements: “We came out wanting to win,” he ...
Lopez, Williams lead Amity girls over Pirates
DAYTON – Undersized, but never overwhelmed. Lacking height, but not talent. Amity’s Jenna Lopez continues courting success, despite a shift to the post position. Listed at five feet, ...
