No, readers, the goalposts haven’t moved. As sports editor of the News-Register, my primary mission remains. In the weeks ahead, I plan to write in-depth, personal features about our local athletes ...
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Legacies on the line for pro athletes
With 19.5 seconds remaining in the March 11 matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, Vince Carter, in his 22nd year playing in the NBA, entered the action as a substitute for De’Andre ...
Spring sports aren’t dead yet
Hope remains for spring sports. Wednesday, the OSAA stood firm with its decision to merely suspend the current season, rather than cancel all spring athletics and championships. The executive board is ...
OSAA continues suspension of season
OSAA continues suspension of spring sports, championships not cancelled The OSAA Executive Board held an online meeting April 1 to discuss the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 situation. The ...
Sports briefs
Go the (Social) Distance race set for April 11 A former McMinnville High School cross country and track athlete is arranging an event in which people can run and walk together, yet separately. The “Go ...
A world without sports? Not so fast, readers
No, readers, the goalposts haven’t moved. As sports editor of the News-Register, my primary mission remains. In the weeks ahead, I plan to write in-depth, personal features about our local athletes ...
Runners will race together, apart, for YCAP
A former McMinnville High School cross country and track athlete is arranging an event in which people can run and walk together, yet separately. The “Go the (Social) Distance” event ...
The Natural: Arzner achieves breakout campaign
Kylee Arzner is in her comfort zone on the basketball court. With the ball in her possession, the McMinnville forward confidently backs down a defender. Teammates make off-ball cuts, and Kylee ...
Sports briefs
Officiating courses available for free INDIANAPOLIS – Current high school sports officials, as well as those interested in joining the officiating ranks, will be able to access online education ...
Midrange marksman: Ashley’s shooting, defense earn AoY
Dawson Ashley is a game changer. This season, he stepped up as a breakout star for the Pirates’ boys basketball team. Though a quiet presence and “leader by example,” Dawson ...
Oregon star Ionescu wins AP Women’s Player of the Year
Sabrina Ionescu capped off an unprecedented college career by entering an exclusive club. Oregon’s star guard was the unanimous choice Monday as The Associated Press women’s basketball ...
Sports briefs
OSAA suspends spring sports Per Governor Brown’s announcement March 17 regarding statewide school closures, the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has extended the suspension of interscholastic ...
Sherman’s journey: Dayton wrestler overcomes pain, fear
Travis Sherman waited . . . and waited . . . and waited for his moment. Since he was four years old, the wrestler poured untold hours into the practice mat at Dayton High School. No matter the ...
Athletes watch dream seasons disappear
This was their year. Linfield seniors Neirton Oliveira and Noah Cutting, both accomplished members of the Wildcat swimming team, were set to make school history at this week’s NCAA Division ...
Spring sports pushed back another month, rules OSAA
Organization aims for April 28 start Per Governor Brown’s announcement March 17 regarding statewide school closures, the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has extended the suspension of ...
Sports briefs
Oregon State Parks update The Oregon State Parks system will continue adapting to the COVID-19 outbreak by limiting park services and events. These changes will occur as new guidance is released by the ...
Arzner earns first team all-Pacific nomination
McMinnville’s girls and boys basketball teams received a combined total of seven Class 6A all-Pacific Conference selections for their efforts during the 2019/20 season. The Grizzly girls racked up ...
Willamina earns all-league basketball nominations
WILLAMINA – Tom Anderson earned the Class 3A Coastal Range League’s Coach of the Year award for leading the Willamina girls basketball team to a regular season co-championship. The Bulldogs ...
Senior bowling scores
Walnut City Lanes Mixed League Senior Citizens League MAR 10 TEAM High game scratch: The No Names, 638. High series scratch: Gutter Cleaners, 1753. MEN High game scratch: Bill Mitchell, 246; Johnnie ...
Grizzlies’ successful season ends on quiet note
PORTLAND – The University of Portland’s Chiles Center was eerily quiet Thursday morning during the McMinnville girls basketball team’s Class 6A consolation state playoff against ...
Linfield sports suspended indefinitely through end of school year; prep sports on hold
Coronavirus concerns and subsequent decisions by Oregon lawmakers and health officials have directly affected Yamhill County athletics. Linfield College, as a member of the Division III Northwest ...
