Sports
Boys basketball - Gladstone 46, North Marion 45: Huskies' missed opportunities lead to fourth straight loss
published: 2/3/2012 12:08:19 AM
AURORA – The last three weeks have become a big-time struggle for the North Marion boys basketball team.
The Huskies have lost six of their last seven games, compounded by problems starting games and coming out of halftime.
Girls basketball - Gladstone 42, North Marion 41: Offensive struggles continue for Huskies
published: 2/3/2012 12:06:49 AM
AURORA – For as much as it’s been an offensive struggle for the North Marion girls basketball team, defensively it has held its own.
And usually when the Huskies score at least 40 points, it’s led to a victory.
Wrestling - Canby 43, Oregon City 32: Cougars wrap up TRL dual title with win over Oregon City
published: 2/3/2012 12:25:53 AM
OREGON CITY -- Keith Nichols was at a loss of words to describe what happened.
The Canby High School junior has undoubtedly emerged as one of the state's top wrestlers in his first year on the full-time varsity roster.
Football: Crumley retires after 10-year tenure with Huskies' football
published: 2/7/2012 3:57:09 PM
AURORA — North Marion High School has begun the early stages of finding its next head football coach, following the retirement of Bill Crumley, which was announced shortly after the end of the season.
Boys basketball - Canby 68, Oregon City 61: Cougars snap eight-game skid with road win
published: 2/7/2012 3:57:47 PM
OREGON CITY — It had been exactly 30 days since the Canby boys basketball team last felt the thrill of a win.The Cougars were mired in an eight-game skid, losing by an average of 11.
Boys basketball - Madras 83, North Marion 53: Huskies struggle in loss to Madras
published: 2/7/2012 3:56:28 PM
AURORA — The North Marion boys basketball team suffered its worst loss of the season on Tuesday night with an 83-53 defeat to Madras at home in Tri-Valley Conference play.
Cougars to name three new spring coaches
published: 2/7/2012 4:03:47 PM
There will be several new faces heading up Canby High School’s spring sports teams this upcoming season.CHS athletic director Dennis Burke is expected to announce three new coaches this week, in addition to having filled the positions of the baseball and girls tennis program already.
Girls basketball - Oregon City 99, Canby 62: Pioneers roll over Cougars with high pace, relentless attack
published: 2/7/2012 4:02:57 PM
OREGON CITY — Not many teams in the state can do what the Canby girls basketball team saw Thursday night.A breakneck pace, an overwhelming full-court defense and impressive shooting has been the signature of Oregon City’s program over the years.
Wrestling: Two Cougars place at Reser's Tournament of Champions
published: 2/7/2012 4:04:22 PM
HILLSBORO —The Canby wrestling team had two placers to finish 20th out of 24 teams at the Reser’s Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Liberty High School.
Wrestling - North Marion 40, Estacada 30: Huskies remain undefeated in Tri-Valley duals
published: 2/7/2012 4:02:02 PM
AURORA — It was an opportunity for the North Marion wrestling team to take control of the Tri-Valley Conference behind a relatively young roster.With the Huskies featuring several first- and second-year wrestlers, it was a sophomore that prevailed to give North Marion a 40-30 victory over Estacada on Thursday night at home.
Swimming - Canby-Oregon City: Cougars earn sweep against Oregon City
published: 2/7/2012 3:58:20 PM
One big question heading into the season was whether the Canby girls swim team could continue to build off of two straight league championship years.The Cougars have certainly made a strong case with their depth.
Softball: Smallwood gets new beginning after unfortunate end
published: 2/7/2012 4:07:17 PM
After being unceremoniously let go as head softball coach at Sandy High School, Laurie Smallwood knew she wanted to get back into coaching.Smallwood was responsible for building a once-doormat program at Sandy to a power at the Class 5A level, guiding the Pioneers to a state-quarterfinal appearance last spring.
Swimming - Canby-Clackamas: Canby girls win 5 straight league duals
published: 2/7/2012 4:05:11 PM
The Canby girls swim team improved to 5-1 in the Three Rivers League dual season with a 103-67 victory over Clackamas on Thursday at the Canby Swim Center.
Girls basketball - West Linn 65, Canby 38: A second half to forget for Cougars
published: 2/7/2012 4:06:00 PM
The Canby girls basketball team lost its second straight game with Friday’s 65-38 defeat to West Linn at home in Three Rivers League play.The Cougars (11-7 overall, 2-3 TRL) scored a season-low 38 points after their previous low this season was 55.
Girls basketball - Clackamas 67, Canby 57: Cougars' late comeback comes up short against Clackamas
published: 2/10/2012 1:59:38 AM
For glimpses, Canby showed signs of the girls basketball team that earned its No. 9 ranking and ability to play with anyone in the state.
But ever since a hot 8-1 start, the season has been filled with ups and downs, along with missed opportunities to show they are a legit state-tournament contender.
Boys basketball - Canby 63, Clackamas 48: Thompson's career-high 17 lifts Cougars to victory
published: 2/10/2012 2:14:37 AM
Brady Thompson has waited a long time for his opportunity to show what he can do.
The Canby High School senior missed his entire junior basketball season after breaking his right ankle during football practice just before the state playoffs in 2010.
Wrestling: Huskies win TVC dual title, districts up next
published: 2/15/2012 2:46:34 PM
AURORA — For the second time since 2009, the North Marion wrestling team achieved the unexpected.The Huskies were certainly not favored by any means to capture the Tri-Valley Conference dual title with a young roster surrounding their core of state champions.
Boys basketball - Lakeridge 51, Canby 38: Pacers put lockdown on Cougars
published: 2/15/2012 2:48:43 PM
LAKE OSWEGO — It’s been simply a bad matchup for the Canby boys basketball team.Tall, long and athletic teams have given the Cougars problems this season, and Friday was no different.
Girls basketball - Lakeridge 60, Canby 50: Pacers come up clutch late to down Cougars
published: 2/15/2012 2:50:17 PM
LAKE OSWEGO — The Canby girls basketball team lost its fourth consecutive game with Friday’s 60-50 defeat to Lakeridge at Lakeridge High School.The Cougars (11-9 overall, 2-5 Three Rivers) sit in fourth place in the league — one game ahead of the Pacers (12-8, 1-6) and Lake Oswego (10-10, 1-6) with three games remaining.
Wrestling: Huskies take Tri-Valley Conference title convincingly
published: 2/15/2012 2:53:15 PM
ESTACADA — When Ford Stigall took over the North Marion wrestling program this season, his goal was to not just keep the program afloat with the success it’s had.
Swimming: Canby girls finish third, boys seventh at TRL district meet
published: 2/15/2012 2:51:53 PM
LAKE OSWEGO — The highlight for the Canby High School swim program on Friday and Saturday saw two girls relay teams qualify for the state meet this weekend.
Wrestling: Cougars focused on state
published: 2/15/2012 2:54:59 PM
Keith Nichols has had all the confidence in the world since his freshman year.Now a junior at Canby High School, Nichols finally has a chance to bust out and make a name for himself.
Boys basketball - Oregon City 55, Canby 53: Furious rally too little, too late for Cougars
published: 2/17/2012 10:57:10 PM
It was another gut-wrenching and frustrating feeling afterward for the Canby boys basketball team.With lackluster play for most of the contest, the Cougars finally came to life over the final two minutes, but it was not enough as they dropped a disappointing 55-53 defeat to Oregon City on Friday night at Canby High School in Three Rivers League play.
Girls basketball - Canby 54, Lake Oswego 45: Cougars get back in win column against Lakers
published: 2/23/2012 11:08:08 AM
Sophomore Bailey Raines scored 14 points and junior Madison Lear added 12 to pace the Canby girls basketball team to a 54-45 victory over Lake Oswego at home on Tuesday.
College: It's better late than never as Gray gets shot at next level
published: 2/23/2012 11:20:13 AM
AURORA — It took awhile for Jamie Gray to realize how good of a soccer player she was.The North Marion High School senior had confidence in her abilities at the high school level.
Equestrian: Canby starts strong in defense of district title
published: 2/23/2012 11:44:05 AM
The Canby High School equestrian team won the first of three district meets by nearly 200 points on Feb. 3-6 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds.The 30-member team — the largest in recent history — had stellar results in individual performance, team and timed events, along with seeing Madisyn Churilla setting a new district record for individual flags.
Wrestling: Four champs, eight to state for Huskies
published: 2/23/2012 12:14:56 PM
AURORA — With 18 wrestlers qualifying for the Special District 1 championships on Saturday, North Marion gave itself a good shot of sending several to state.
Girls basketball - Oregon City 82, Canby 56: A better effort, but same result for Canby
published: 2/23/2012 12:13:58 PM
The score may read another blowout loss to No. 3 Oregon City, but the Canby girls basketball team can take solace in the fact it played much better than the last meeting.
Wrestling: Three Cougars prevail to win regional titles
published: 2/23/2012 12:17:53 PM
PORTLAND — For Canby’s three regional champions, they were all different on their road to the top.A two-time champion, a breakout star and a quiet leader exemplified the Cougars on top of the podium stand Saturday night at the Region 2 wrestling championships at David Douglas High School.
Wrestling: Canby takes nine to state, finishes second at regionals
published: 2/23/2012 12:15:48 PM
PORTLAND — It’s been four years since the Canby wrestling team could call itself the best in the league.Despite having less than 10 state-qualifiers for just the second time in coach Jeremy Ensrud six-year tenure, the Cougars were undoubtedly the top all-around team in the Three Rivers League.
Girls basketball - West Linn 60, Canby 55: Cougars suffer another disappointing defeat heading into postseason
published: 2/23/2012 2:52:30 PM
WEST LINN – There was a little bit at-stake for the Canby girls basketball team heading into Tuesday’s matchup.Teetering on the edge of hosting a first-round state-playoff game should they get past Friday-s play-in round, the Cougars needed a victory to ensure a home playoff game.
Boys basketball: Canby starts fresh heading into play-in against Beavers
published: 2/23/2012 7:07:52 PM
It’s time to forget what turned out to be a struggle during league play.Forget about losing 13 of its past 15 games entering the postseason.Forget about missed opportunities.
Live blog - Day 1: OSAA state wrestling championships 2012
published: 2/24/2012 9:35:55 AM
PORTLAND -- The Canby Herald will keep up to-date results of the OSAA state wrestling championships at the Memorial Coliseum today through the early afternoon.
Girls basketball - Canby 72, Century 44: Cougars cruise to sixth straight playoff appearance
published: 2/24/2012 10:36:41 PM
One year ago, it was a much different feeling at this time for the Canby girls basketball team.The Cougars and student body rushed the court to celebrate their play-in round victory last season over Hillsboro in a thriller.
Live blog - Day 2: OSAA state wrestling championships 2012
published: 2/25/2012 10:03:46 AM
PORTLAND -- The Canby Herald will keep up to-date results of the OSAA state wrestling championships at the Memorial Coliseum today through tonight's finals.
Wrestling: Canby places three, takes 13th at state tournament
published: 2/26/2012 12:49:40 AM
PORTLAND -- It wasn't the performance coach Jeremy Ensrud expected coming into the most important tournament of the season.
With nine state-qualifiers, Canby did not see one wrestler reach the finals for the first time since Ensrud took over the program before the 2006-07 season.
Wrestling: Stigall wins second state title to cap high school career
published: 2/27/2012 12:54:56 AM
PORTLAND -- Jake Stigall leaned up against the wall with the top half of his singlet off in the dark hallway of the Memorial Coliseum and breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Wrestling: Randall wins school-record tying third state title
published: 2/27/2012 1:40:40 AM
PORTLAND -- Lucas Randall didn't have much to say about the one hiccup separating himself from perfection.
The North Marion High School junior made his goals known from the start of his career: four state titles and an undefeated record.
Boys basketball - Canby 62, Beaverton 61: Cougars escape past Beaverton to advance to playoffs
published: 2/27/2012 3:23:56 AM
The Canby boys basketbal team came from behind to pull out a thrilling 62-61 victory over Beaverton in the Class 6A play-in round on Saturday at Canby High School.
Girls basketball - West Salem 71, Canby 44: Playoff frustration continues for Cougars
published: 2/29/2012 2:06:35 AM
SALEM -- A season that began with so much promise ended with another feeling all too familiar in the postseason for the Canby girls basketball team. The Cougars had visions of ending their playoff drought, but an energetic and long West Salem team never let up.
Gallery: Canby girls fall to West Salem, 71-44, in first round of state playoffs
published: 2/29/2012 3:09:12 AM
The following are photos from Canby's 71-44 defeat to West Salem in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs on Tuesday night.
Senior Brianne Huggins led the Cougars with 14 points and sophomore Taylor Lee added 10.
