Local Sports Stories
Column: Kicking it off with no regrets
published: 9/1/2010 10:33:49 AM
Mike Vaught has eagerly awaited for this week to come. Usually, summers are highly anticipated for the time off from being the assistant football coach, the head girls tennis coach and alternative education teacher.
Canby renews old rivalries with new league
published: 9/1/2010 10:33:16 AM
This season, Canby High School returns to the Three Rivers League, where it competed from the 1986-87 season to the 1994-95 season.The Cougars will renew old rivalries with Oregon City, Clackamas, West Linn, Lake Oswego and Lakeridge.
Canby-Jesuit preview: Vaught era begins with stiff test
published: 9/1/2010 10:34:30 AM
Season openers just don’t get any tougher than this.With a new coach for the first time in 20 years and what promises to be a different look, Canby heads into Friday’s game against Jesuit on the road at 7 p.
Post-game comments: Jesuit 34, Canby 14
published: 9/4/2010 3:05:21 AM
The following are post-game comments after Canby's 34-14 loss to Jesuit on Friday night at Jesuit High School.
Canby coach Mike Vaught
Herald: What are your thoughts on your first game?
Vaught: "We knew going in last spring that it was the toughest draw you could possibly get.
League: Canby coaches eager to begin TRL play
published: 9/7/2010 1:34:18 PM
CANBY — Despite all of the relationships built between the coaches of the former Pacific Conference since 1994, the current fall coaches at Canby High School are welcoming the change to the Three Rivers League.
Girls soccer preview: Expectations high for up-and-coming Huskies
published: 9/7/2010 3:24:03 PM
AURORA — Manuel Martinez isn’t afraid to hide his optimism heading into a new year.The first-year North Marion girls soccer coach has seen record numbers out for a program still looking to make its mark and seek an identity as a perennial winner every year.
Volleyball preview: Canby looks to take one more big step
published: 9/7/2010 3:24:54 PM
If anyone believes the Canby volleyball team is satisfied with what it has accomplished the past three seasons, guess again.The Cougars have continued to raise the bar for their program, reaching the state semifinals for the first time in school history last season and placing fifth overall.
Boys soccer preview: Attitude change biggest key for Cougars in ‘10
published: 9/7/2010 8:49:16 PM
Arguably the biggest question heading into the 2010 season for the Canby boys soccer team has nothing to do with on-field tactics.Or the impact of losing eight seniors.
Football preview: Preparing for new life, same expectations at Canby
published: 9/7/2010 8:50:47 PM
Over the past three decades, the Canby football program has been the epitome of consistency year in and year out.With just three head coaches since 1979, change is not something the Cougars are used to.
Boys soccer preview: North Marion seeks 3rd straight playoff berth behind experience
published: 9/7/2010 8:49:38 PM
AURORA – Earlier this summer, David Ellingson walked out onto the field for his son’s soccer camp at Liberty High School – the site of this year’s Class 4A state championship game on Nov.
Girls soccer preview: Canby enters with high aspirations in ‘10
published: 9/7/2010 8:50:29 PM
Ben Winegar remembers the intensity and increased pressure he felt all of last season before heading into the Class 6A state playoffs.The Canby girls soccer coach was beginning his first year, replacing Tony Gonzalez who stepped down after being named the conference coach of the year in 2008.
Cross country preview: Canby seeks new respect in new league
published: 9/7/2010 8:50:02 PM
Qualifying for the Class 6A state championship meet has been the goal the past few years for the Canby girls cross country team.While they have done that, the Cougars head into the 2010 season looking for more.
Football preview: Team effort to define Huskies' success
published: 9/7/2010 8:48:31 PM
AURORA — North Marion’s football team was rolling through opponents last year before losing all-league running back Jordan McCain to a broken arm. The Huskies ended the season on a three-game losing streak, including a 42-14 loss Banks in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
Volleyball preview: First-year coach in for long haul with North Marion
published: 9/7/2010 8:48:11 PM
AURORA — Niki Umbenhower is more than just a little excited to become the head volleyball coach at North Marion High School. She’s thrilled about the opportunity to build her alma mater into a successful, winning program.
Football - Jesuit 34, Canby 14: Cougars fall behind early, lose season opener
published: 9/3/2010 11:43:30 PM
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PORTLAND — It was the start that Canby did not envision heading into the first game under coach Mike Vaught’s tenure.
A frustration loomed after the first quarter where the Cougars faced an early 20-point deficit and saw themselves climbing out of the hole the rest of the way.
Canby-Central Catholic preview: Cougars look to avoid 0-2 start
published: 9/8/2010 4:21:35 PM
Slow starts are not what Canby has been accustomed to over the years.However, with one of the tougher non-league schedules in the state and an adjustment to a new head coach for the first time in 20 years, the Cougars are looking to smooth that transition as quickly as possible.
Sports update - Sept. 10: Canby takes third at home meet opener
published: 9/10/2010 1:02:50 AM
The Canby cross country team opened its season with a pair of third-place finishes.
The Cougars competed against six other teams at the annual Canby Invitational on Thursday at Molalla River State Park.
Post-game comments: Central Catholic 28, Canby 24
published: 9/11/2010 2:19:45 AM
The following are the post-game comments after Canby's 28-24 loss to Central Catholic on Friday night at West Linn High School.
Canby coach Mike Vaught
Herald: How are you feeling, what's going through your mind after a loss like that?
Vaught: Just obviously a huge disappointment.
Football - Central Catholic 28, Canby 24: Cougars let fourth-quarter lead slip away
published: 9/11/2010 12:18:42 AM
WEST LINN — It was certainly an outcome that was both shocking and quite disappointing.
In recent years, Canby prided itself on holding second-half leads and cruising to victory.
Sports update - Sept. 15: Canby shuts out Franklin to move to 2-0
published: 9/15/2010 12:04:06 AM
The Canby girls soccer team is off to a fast start.Albeit its competition hasn't been the strongest, the Cougars have shown tremendous potential in the early going and remained undefeated with a 3-0 victory over Franklin on Tuesday at Canby High School.
Cross country: Finding his own groove
published: 9/15/2010 8:28:32 PM
Just five months ago, Dane Jones struggled to find his niche as an athlete.
The Canby High School junior had the talent and running ability, but the search for his best event during the track and field season remained ongoing.
Cross country: Cougars take third in 7-team field at Canby Invite
published: 9/15/2010 8:28:19 PM
It was a solid, but not too spectacular season opener for the Canby girls cross country team.
Expectations are high again and the Cougars are looking for their third straight state-meet appearance this season.
Sports update - Sept. 16: Canby falls in league opener at crossover meet
published: 9/15/2010 11:20:12 PM
OREGON CITY -- The Canby cross country program kicked off its venture into the Three Rivers League on Wednesday.
Every team from the TRL and Mt. Hood Conference competed in the TRL/MHC Crossover meet at Clackamas Community College.
North Marion roundup: Huskies blow out Blanchet, 8-0, in opener
published: 9/17/2010 2:32:40 PM
AURORA — Senior Alonzo Caballero scored four goals to help the North Marion boys soccer team to an 8-0 victory over Blanchet Catholic last Thursday in the home and season opener.
Canby roundup: North Salem routs Canby in season opener
published: 9/17/2010 2:42:40 PM
The Canby boys soccer team lost its season opener, 5-0, to North Salem last Thursday at Canby High School.The Cougars (0-1-0 overall) faced just a 1-0 deficit at halftime before North Salem poured it on in the second half.
Sports update - Sept. 17: Cougars get big test, fall in three to Jesuit
published: 9/16/2010 9:37:18 PM
PORTLAND -- The Canby volleyball team had its stiffest test of the season against one of the state's elite.However, the Cougars got going a little too late as Jesuit earned the sweep, 25-11, 25-8, 25-23, Thursday night at Jesuit High School.
Canby-South Salem preview: Cougars seek season's first victory (updated)
published: 9/15/2010 8:28:52 PM
Less than a week after Friday’s 28-24 loss to Central Catholic, Canby could only view it as an opportunity lost.An opportunity to earn coach Mike Vaught’s first career victory as head coach after holding a 10-point lead entering the fourth quarter.
Post-game comments: South Salem 28, Canby 27
published: 9/18/2010 1:13:11 PM
The following are the post-game comments after Canby's 28-27 loss to South Salem on Friday night at South Salem High School.
Canby coach Mike Vaught
Herald: How are you feeling right now, and how tough was this one to lose?
Vaught: "We just can't seem to finish.
Football - South Salem 28, Canby 27: Saxons rally in 2nd half over Canby
published: 9/18/2010 12:55:12 AM
SALEM – Finishing off their opponents is the only thing seemingly holding Canby back from its first victory.
For the second straight game, the Cougars held a second-half lead only to see it vanish again in Friday’s 28-27 loss to South Salem at South Salem High School.
Girls soccer - Canby 3, Franklin 0: Cougars earn second straight win to begin season
published: 9/21/2010 11:19:18 PM
In years past, two victories by a combined score of 10-0 would be cause for celebration for the Canby girls soccer team.
The Cougars have not won more than four games in a season in more than five years and are already halfway there through the first week of the season.
Cross country: Cougars get early test of league's best
published: 9/22/2010 4:52:14 PM
OREGON CITY – It was an opportunity for the Canby cross country program to see where it’s at against some of the state’s best.Last Wednesday, the Cougars competed in the Three Rivers League/Mt.
Volleyball - Jesuit 3, Canby 0: Crusaders power past Canby in 3-set sweep
published: 9/22/2010 4:53:08 PM
PORTLAND – Thursday’s match provided a measuring for where the Canby volleyball team is at right now.There was the good and there was the bad in the Cougars’ four-game loss to Jesuit, 25-11, 25-8, 25-23 at Jesuit High School.
Boys soccer - Canby 2, Centennial 0: Canby gets momentum going before TRL play
published: 9/22/2010 4:54:13 PM
After a lackluster season opener, the Canby boys soccer team made significant progress last week before Three Rivers League play begins.Behind two goals from sophomore Eddie Sanchez, the Cougars defeated Centennial, 2-0, on Thursday at Canby High School.
Football: Canby prepares for first game on new turf
published: 9/22/2010 4:55:01 PM
Mike Vaught compared this upcoming Friday to Christmas coming early.The Canby High School football coach will guide the Cougars to the opening of the new turf field at Cougar Stadium, coinciding with the Three Rivers League opener against West Linn on Friday at 7 p.
Girls soccer - North Marion 5, La Pine 0: Huskies win two straight after season-opening loss
published: 9/22/2010 4:51:26 PM
AURORA – The North Marion girls soccer team bounced back from a season-opening loss for two straight victories last week.The Huskies dominated La Pine en route to a 5-0 victory last Thursday at home, and a 4-2 win over Central on Sept.
Sports update - Sept. 22: Canby takes down Lakers in league opener
published: 9/21/2010 10:05:30 PM
CANBY -- The Canby volleyball team made an early impression in its Three Rivers League opener.The Cougars rallied after a lackluster start to post a four-set victory over Lake Oswego, 16-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-21, on Tuesday night at Canby High School.
Sports update - Sept. 24: Canby falls in high-scoring affair to West Linn
published: 9/23/2010 11:12:08 PM
The Canby boys soccer team suffered its second straight slow start on Thursday.
The Cougars made a late charge in the second half but did not have quite enough in a 4-3 loss to West Linn at Canby High School in Three Rivers League play.
Canby-West Linn preview: Winning at the top of the list for Cougars
published: 9/23/2010 2:56:31 PM
Several storylines will surround Friday for Canby.The Cougars get set to face West Linn at 7 p.m. at Cougar Stadium. First off, it will be their true home opener and Three Rivers League play begins.
Post-game comments: Canby 36, West Linn 35
published: 9/26/2010 12:34:55 AM
The following are the post-game comments after Canby's 36-35 overtime victory over West Linn on Friday night at Canby High School.
Canby coach Mike Vaught
Herald: How's it feel to get that first victory out of the way, and the way you guys did it tonight?
Vaught: "Of course, the first win is always important.
Football - Canby 36, West Linn 35: Cougars win nail-biter for Vaught's first victory
published: 9/24/2010 11:55:08 PM
One couldn’t have imagined a more thrilling, exciting or nail-biting game to give Canby coach Mike Vaught his first career victory.
With the festivities surrounding the Cougars’ first game on the new $950,000 turf field and the Three Rivers League opener, Canby put together what will go down as one of the more memorable games in school history with a 36-35 overtime win over West Linn.
Sports update - Sept. 30: Canby girls sweep home meet finale
published: 9/30/2010 3:21:34 PM
CANBY -- The Canby girls cross country team improved to 3-2 in Three Rivers League duals with two victories on Wednesday at Molalla River State Park.The Cougars defeated Oregon City, 24-37, and took down Clackamas, 19-42 in the last home meet of the season.
Cross country: Canby finishes tough early part of schedule at Reynolds
published: 9/30/2010 10:57:58 PM
TROUTDALE – With its fourth race in 14 days to begin the season, the Canby cross country team finished out a tough early part of the schedule with progress made.
Sports
Canby-Lake Oswego preview: Lakers bring 33-game win streak to Canby
published: 9/30/2010 10:59:11 PM
Win No. 1 may be in the books, but there is hardly any time to celebrate.
Canby captured coach Mike Vaught’s first career victory with last Friday’s memorable 36-35 overtime victory over West Linn in the Three Rivers League opener.
Sports update - Oct. 1: Grover helps Canby capture second straight TRL win
published: 9/30/2010 11:45:49 PM
CANBY -- After dropping its first two games in Three Rivers League play, the Canby girls soccer team quickly got back into the race with two straight victories this week.
Profile: Surviving the scare of her life
published: 9/30/2010 10:58:46 PM
For more than two years, Taylor Preuitt endured excruciatingly painful headaches.
The Canby High School senior had no idea why or what was happening to her as they got worse and worse over time.
Boys soccer - North Marion 3, Molalla 2: Flores' three goals leads Huskies to victory
published: 9/30/2010 10:57:34 PM
AURORA – The North Marion boys soccer team won its third straight game with Thursday’s 3-2 victory over Molalla at home.
Senior Angelo Flores had his second straight hat trick with three goals to lead the Huskies in the Tri-Valley Conference opener.
Boys soccer - West Linn 4, Canby 3: Cougars drop to 0-2 to begin TRL play
published: 9/30/2010 10:58:19 PM
It was a slightly disappointing start to Three Rivers League play for the Canby boys soccer team.
After building momentum with two straight preseason victories, the Cougars could not sustain their strong play after falling to West Linn, 4-3, last Thursday at Canby High School.
Girls soccer - Lake Oswego 1, Canby 0: Cougars shut out in TRL opener
published: 9/28/2010 11:10:10 PM
CANBY – Adversity struck at the wrong time for the Canby girls soccer team.
With injuries to three starters resulting in depth issues, the Cougars dropped to Lake Oswego, 1-0, in the Three Rivers League opener on Tuesday at Canby High School.
Sports update - Sept. 29: Oregon City trumps Canby in four sets
published: 9/28/2010 11:31:22 PM
CANBY -- The Three Rivers League may prove to be tougher than expected.
The Canby volleyball team suffered its second straight defeat in TRL play, falling to Oregon City in four sets, 18-25, 25-19, 25-20, 29-27, on Tuesday night at Canby High School.
Volleyball - Canby 3, Lake Oswego 1: Cougars rally to take TRL home opener
published: 9/28/2010 11:22:42 PM
CANBY – After a lackluster beginning, the Canby volleyball team finally put on display why it should be a legit contender come state-playoff time.
The Cougars rallied from a first-set loss to take down Lake Oswego, 16-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-21, on Tuesday night at Canby High School in the Three Rivers League opener.
