Brandon Bomberger/News-Register##Amity’s McKenzie Turley struggled on Monday, but helped the Warriors return to the postseason for the first time since 2018.

Amity falls to Banks

AMITY -- No. 14 Amity’s up-and-down softball season came to a close in the first round of the 3A playoffs, as the Warriors fell 10-1 to No. 19 Banks on Monday. Banks jumped on Amity pitcher McKenzie ...

News-Register File Photo##Anna Baumholtz was one of six Pirates with a hit in Dayton’s 6-4 loss to Valley Catholic.

Dayton bounced in Beaverton

BEAVERTON -- Dayton’s softball season came to an end on Wednesday, as the No. 9 Pirates fell to the No. 8 Valley Catholic Valiants 6-4 in Beaverton. The Valiants jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register#Willamina’s Zoe Brewer was one of eight Bulldogs with an RBI on Wednesday, going 1-for-2 with a double in Willamina’s win over Illinois Valley.#

Willamina cruises over Illinois Valley

WILLAMINA -- A 13-run fourth inning was more than enough Wednesday for the Willamina Bulldogs, who advanced to the OSAA softball quarterfinals with a 16-1 win over Illinois Valley. The No. 20 Cougars ...

News-Register file photo##McMinnville s Libby Hardee (left) and Adi Paasch high-five after Hardee scores a run during a March game against Central Catholic.

Baseball and softball playoffs underway

The OSAA baseball and softball postseasons began yesterday at schools across the state, including multiple spots around Yamhill County. Throughout the week, this article will be updated online with scores ...

Warriors, Tigers, Pirates send several track athletes to state

The Amity Warriors, Dayton Pirates and Yamhill-Carlton Pirates will each send several runners to the 3A state championship meet in Eugene later this week. The Warriors also took home multiple season long ...

Hughes, Cruz among six Bulldogs to state

Reigning 3A javelin and discus state champion Hallee Hughes is among six Willamina Bulldogs to qualify for the state track meet this week in Eugene. In addition to qualifying for the state meet, Hughes ...

Brandon Bomberger/News-Register##Logan Hayes spreads his arm wide after winning the 800-meter race at the 6A Pacific Conference meet in Newberg. With the win, Hayes not only captured the district title but also earned a bid at the state meet this weekend in Eugene.

Eight Grizzlies qualify for state

Eight Grizzly individuals and a relay team qualified for the state track meet in Eugene with a strong showing at the Pacific Conference meet last week in Newberg. One of the most impressive displays of ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Merary Ulloa-Uribe extends and puts the ball down to score a try during the second half of the Rugby Oregon state title game. Ulloa-Uribe was one of the best players for the Panthers this season, helping guide them to a 7-2 record.

Panthers fall in state title game

The Valley Panthers fell behind early and never recovered on Saturday, falling in the state title game 67-17 to the East County Grackles. It was a rematch of last season’s title bout, and it began ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Katie Phillips slides in safely to score the winning run in the first game of the NCAA McMinnville Regional, which the ‘Cats won 7-6.

Sliding into the Supers: Linfield sweeps Redlands to advance

After a back-and-forth first day in the McMinnville Regional, Linfield dominated the second, sweeping Redlands in three games and advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals. The NCAA later confirmed that Linfield ...

Brandon Bomberger/News-Register##Jameson Rickards leaps and sends a ball back toward his opponents. Rickards and Tommy Gabrielsen (left) earned the number eight seed in the state tournament and won a match in Beaverton before falling in the second round.

Mac tennis season ends in Beaverton

The McMinnville tennis season came to an end over the weekend, with four Grizzly doubles teams competing in the state tournament. While no duo made it out of the second round in the championship bracket, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##The Grizzlies congratulate Kaylee Dinger, who drilled a three-run home run during a five-run first inning in McMinnville’s 7-0 win over Sherwood on Tuesday. For the second straight year, Mac is looking to break its own school record for most runs in a season.

Carsley, Grizzlies ready for postseason push

By DYLAN WILHELM Of the News-Register The scoreboard at Baker Field is no stranger to crooked numbers. For the second straight season, the McMinnville Grizzlies are leading all of 6A in runs scored. ...

OSAA postseason brackets set

OSAA baseball and softball rankings froze late Thursday night, and the postseason brackets are set for all classes, 1A-6A. Exact matchups were not set by press times, but the McMinnville Grizzlies softball ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Linfield’s Katrina Johns warms up ahead of Thursday’s game against Redlands, the first of a best-of-five series. The winner will advance to the Super Regionals.

Linfield softball regional underway

The NCAA softball regionals are underway across the country, including here in McMinnville, where the Linfield Wildcats are hosting the Redlands Bulldogs in a two-team regional, which started Thursday ...

Mac's Thomas finishes 86th, Lake Oswego and Jesuit take state golf titles

McMinnville’s Carson Thomas finished tied for 86th at the 6A State Championships at the Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell. Across two rounds, Thomas shot a 191, hitting a 24-over 96 on Monday ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register fil photo##Dayton’s Lillie Brooks dives in safely to score a run during Dayton’s win over Willamina in March. Both Dayton and WIllamina have had strong regular seasons, are in the top 10 of the polls, and are looking to advance deep into the state tournament.

Yamhill Valley softball teams set for deep postseason runs

As the end of the regular season approaches, here’s an update on where each team stands.   McMinnville The Grizzlies suffered a non-league defeat on Saturday, falling 1-0 to South Salem, ...