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Newberg 62, Canby 47: Newberg holds off Cougars for 15-point win
published: 2/9/2010 2:44:16 PM
NEWBERG — Another frustrating ending to another game came and went for the Canby girls basketball team.The Cougars were again within striking distance in the second half, but could not get over the hump in a 62-47 loss to Newberg on Tuesday night at Newberg High School.
Basketball roundup: Cougars win third straight to move to fourth
published: 2/10/2010 12:25:35 AM
FOREST GROVE – The Canby boys basketball team continued its recent surge with Friday’s 53-42 victory over Forest Grove on the road.The Cougars (6-12 overall, 4-5 Pacific) moved into a tie for fourth place in the Pacific Conference after Tigard (8-10, 4-5) fell to McMinnville, 57-41.
Swimming: A first for everything
published: 2/10/2010 12:27:35 AM
The smiles radiated and beamed from every member of the Canby girls swim team.And rightfully so.The Cougars capped the most successful league dual season in school history, finishing with a perfect 5-0 record after dismantling Tigard, 126-43, on Thursday at the Canby Swim Center.
Cascade 48, North Marion 22: Cascade dashes Huskies’ league dual title hopes
published: 2/10/2010 12:26:14 AM
AURORA — It was as dejected as the North Marion wrestling team has felt this season.The Huskies aimed for back-to-back Capital Conference dual championships but came up short to a much more determined Cascade squad, 48-22, on Thursday at North Marion High School.
Feature: YouTube sensations
published: 2/10/2010 12:26:50 AM
Less than two years ago, Brandon and Andrew Romaine admit they did not know a thing about wrestling.They simply were not very interested.Fast forward to today, and they have made their way into Canby’s varsity lineup and are two of the team’s top wrestlers heading into the two-day Pacific Conference district tournament that begins Friday at Forest Grove High School.
North Marion 61, Cascade 53: Huskies reclaim first place in Capital Conference
published: 2/10/2010 5:07:08 PM
TURNER — There were questions about how the North Marion boys basketball team would respond to its first league loss of the season, a highly disappointing defeat at the hands of Estacada.
Wrestling: Roberts, Ballard win district titles for Canby
published: 2/17/2010 11:47:05 AM
FOREST GROVE — Over the last two years, James Roberts has burst onto the scene as one of the state’s elite wrestlers.The resume speaks for itself with his first Pacific Conference district title last season, a Reser’s Tournament of Champions title and a victory over three-time state champion Tommy Siciliano of Newberg earlier this year.
Wrestling: Surpassing Expectations
published: 2/17/2010 11:46:11 AM
FOREST GROVE — So much for it being a rebuilding year.With Canby not expected to be as strong as its three previous seasons under coach Jeremy Ensrud, the results showed otherwise with a promising future for the program.
Swimming: History made: Canby girls win first league title
published: 2/17/2010 11:47:55 AM
McMINNVILLE — Canby High School will now need to make room for a new league championship banner in its gymnasium.The Canby girls swim team triumphed for its first league championship in school history, winning the league dual title and running away with the district meet title on Saturday at the McMinnville Aquatic Center.
Tualatin 48, Canby 33: Cougars deal another blow to playoff hopes
published: 2/17/2010 11:44:17 AM
The Canby boys basketball team’s late-season quest to get into the Class 6A state playoffs took another hit on Friday night.The Cougars fell to visiting Tualatin, 48-33, at Canby High School to mark their second straight defeat.
North Marion 60, Gladstone 24: Huskies have eyes set on district title
published: 2/17/2010 11:45:07 AM
GLADSTONE – With the North Marion wrestling team given seven forfeits, the league dual finale was pretty much decided beforehand.And the Huskies rolled to a 60-24 victory over Gladstone on Thursday at Gladstone High School before the Capital Conference district tournament this weekend.
Tigard 51, Canby 14: Tigers win in lopsided defeat over Cougars
published: 2/10/2010 5:08:01 PM
CANBY — It was likely the most frustrating game under coach Heather Roberts' four-year tenure.The Canby girls basketball team struggled on both ends of the floor in a 51-14 loss to Tigard on Tuesday night at Canby High School.
Tigard 55, Canby 43: Tigers put end to Canby's momentum, winning streak
published: 2/10/2010 5:09:02 PM
CANBY — Canby coach Dane Walker described it as his team’s biggest game of the season on Tuesday.With a recent surge that included a season-high three-game winning streak, the Cougars looked to continue their momentum against Tigard.
Canby 58, McMinnville 28: Cougars seek late-season push toward state playoffs
published: 2/23/2010 4:06:13 PM
CANBY — In a season that hasn’t gone the way it expected, the Canby girls basketball team is looking to somehow sneak itself into the Class 6A state playoffs.
North Marion 47, Stayton 25: Team effort propels Huskies to league title
published: 2/23/2010 4:04:06 PM
AURORA — Everybody on the North Marion boys basketball team rebounds, defends and plays their role. That’s the philosophy the team has adapted this season, and everybody shares in the success of the Huskies first league championship since 2006.
Swimming: Boys relay team sparks Huskies to district runner-up
published: 2/23/2010 4:03:05 PM
LA GRANDE — All season long, the North Marion boys swim team has prided itself on its depth and quality swimmers at the top.And the Huskies proved that once again at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet on Feb.
Wrestling preview: For all of the glory
published: 2/23/2010 10:08:52 PM
It’s been nine years since the Canby wrestling program has seen an individual state champion reign on the state’s biggest stage.This season, the Cougars will look to break that streak beginning Thursday at the three-day OSAA Class 6A state tournament at the Memorial Coliseum.
Wrestling: Five champs, nine qualifiers good enough for Huskies
published: 2/23/2010 10:08:13 PM
ESTACADA — It was another history-making day for the North Marion wrestling team.The Huskies earned a school-record nine state-qualifiers, including five district champions, on Saturday at the Capital Conference district tournament at Estacada High School.
Equestrian: Canby starts fast in quest for district title
published: 2/23/2010 10:07:14 PM
McMINNVILLE — The Canby High School equestrian team began its quest for its sixth consecutive district title with a fast start in the season opener on Feb.
Basketball roundup: Canby now in must-win mode to reach state
published: 2/23/2010 10:07:48 PM
It’s do-or-die time for the Canby girls basketball team entering this week.The Cougars need a victory on Tuesday against Forest Grove to ensure their spot in the Class 6A state playoffs.
Canby 55, Forest Grove 38: Cougars keep playoff hopes alive
published: 2/23/2010 11:06:38 PM
CANBY -- After nearly seeing its season lost last week, the Canby boys basketball team has kept a glimmer of hope to reach the Class 6A state playoffs.
Tigard 58, Canby 51: Cougars' season ends in heartbreak in OT
published: 2/26/2010 5:04:30 AM
TIGARD – Canby’s season finale was essentially how its entire season has gone.To come oh so close and show glimpses of potential, but in the end, coming up just short.
Canby 46, Forest Grove 41: Cougars sneak way into state playoffs
published: 2/23/2010 11:06:02 PM
In a season that has been as tough emotionally than physically, the Canby girls basketball team rose to the occasion right when it needed it.The Cougars, who have suffered through so much adversity from injuries and lopsided defeats, rallied in a big way to defeat Forest Grove, 46-41, on Tuesday night at home.
Live blog: Updates from Day 1 of the OSAA state wrestling championships
published: 2/25/2010 8:59:42 AM
Day 1 RECAPCanby sits in 14th place with 27 points after the first day of the tournament. Roseburg is first with 82 points, followed by defending Class 6A state champion Newberg with 53.
Live blog: Updates from Day 2 of the OSAA state wrestling championships
published: 2/26/2010 9:27:30 AM
8:49 p.m. The lineup tomorrow:Canby senior James Roberts will wrestle Oregon City senior Jacob Brewer for the Class 6A 130-pound state title at 6:30 p.
Live blog: Updates from Day 3 of the OSAA state wrestling championships
published: 2/27/2010 1:22:17 PM
8:59 p.m. Canby senior James Roberts following his state championship at 130 pounds."It's a phenomenal feeling. Winning the state tournament has been one of my dreams and it just shows dreams can come true.
Football: Vaught shows interest in Canby job
published: 2/3/2010 12:46:22 AM
One of the earlier candidates to emerge in the quest to find the next Canby High School head football coach comes in-house.Mike Vaught, who has coached at Canby for 18 years and served as defensive coordinator for the past 17 seasons, said he will be one of what is expected to be several applicants for the job.
Swimming: Canby girls take down Forest Grove
published: 2/3/2010 12:44:55 AM
FOREST GROVE – The Canby girls swim team remained perfect during Pacific Conference action, easily dominating Forest Grove.The Cougars won the dual meet, 119-50, on Thursday at Forest Grove to improve to 4-0 in league duals entering the homestretch before the district meet next week.
Basketball roundup: Canby remains in fourth after defeating Mac
published: 2/3/2010 12:40:58 AM
McMINNVILLE – It was a much-needed victory for the Canby girls basketball team to keep its stranglehold on fourth place in the Pacific Conference.The Cougars took down struggling McMinnville, 64-44, on Thursday night at McMinnville High School behind senior Melissa Fowler’s game-high 24 points.
North Marion 44, Estacada 30: Huskies aim for back-to-back league dual titles
published: 2/3/2010 12:44:07 AM
ESTACADA – In the first of back-to-back tests to determine the Capital Conference dual championship, the North Marion wrestling team was up to task.The Huskies earned crucial victories at several key positions in the lineup to score a 44-30 victory over Estacada Thursday at Estacada High School.
Canby 48, McMinnville 18: Gearing up for the final stretch
published: 2/3/2010 12:48:07 AM
With the Pacific Conference district tournament coming next week, the Canby wrestling team has slowly started to show signs of development from its younger wrestlers.
Gladstone 39, North Marion 26: Short-handed Huskies fall to Gladiators
published: 2/3/2010 12:40:05 AM
AURORA — With North Marion’s top two players sidelined with injuries, the Huskies didn’t stand much chance on Friday night at North Marion High School.
Tualatin 54, Canby 48: Canby girls fall down the stretch to Tualatin
published: 2/2/2010 4:18:39 PM
CANBY — Another game in hand, but another game that just slipped through the hands of the Canby girls basketball team.All season long, the Cougars have continued to play well through the first three quarters.
Tualatin 53, Canby 38: Canby's struggles continue in loss to Tualatin
published: 2/2/2010 4:29:44 PM
TUALATIN — Frustration nearly hit a boiling point for the Canby boys basketball team.The struggling Cougars had what coach Dane Walker described as the most frustrating loss of the season in a 53-38 defeat to Tualatin on Tuesday at Tualatin High School.