Sports
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:44 AM
AURORA – Depth has fueled the North Marion boys tennis team’s success so far this season.The Huskies remained perfect in Special District 2 play, defeating Madras 7-1 at home last Wednesday to improve to 7-4 overall and 4-0 in league play.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:29:11 AM
The up-and-down season for the Canby girls tennis team continued last week.But fortunately for the Cougars, at least the weather has cooperated.After seeing three straight dual matches decided by tiebreaker, Canby dropped a disappointing 8-0 decision to West Linn last Wednesday at home.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:30 AM
The Canby girls golf team slipped back in the standings after finishing third in a Three Rivers League match on April 16.The Cougars are now four points back of second-place Lake Oswego in the TRL standings with 26 points.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:58 AM
The Canby baseball team lost the final two games of its three-game series with?Lake Oswego last week.The Cougars mustered just three runs over three games, but were able to salvage the first game in a memorable performance.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:29:41 AM
When the Canby girls rugby team started as a varsity team in 2007, West Linn was the standard and the program everyone aimed to knock off.Five years and three straight state championships later, the Cougars have earned the bull’s eye on their backs as the team to beat.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:29:25 AM
If the Canby boys lacrosse team is set on making the next step as a program, Thursday’s game provided a huge sign of optimism heading into the future.The Cougars stayed toe-to-toe with No.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:17 AM
The Canby High School track and field program had a strong performance at the annual Canby Invitational on Friday.The boys team finished first out of eight teams and the girls team took second.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:28:32 PM
The Canby boys rugby team left itself no room for error over the final two weeks of the season.After a season-opening win over the Valley Rams, the Cougars struggled to five straight losses entering Friday’s match.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:28:01 PM
Long-time youth and club basketball coach Brooke Cates was named the new head girls basketball coach at Canby High School, pending school district board approval.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:27:28 PM
Karlie Richardson has seen what it takes to have a successful cheer program at all levels.She was a stunt team member for the Portland Trail Blazers. She cheered for Oregon State and Oregon.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:26:59 PM
In a nip-and-tuck Three Rivers League, things can change dramatically game to game and day to day.Unfortunately, the Canby softball team is learning that the hard way after an offensive struggle, falling to league-leading Clackamas, 4-0, on Friday at home.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:26:31 PM
Since upsetting No. 6 Lake Oswego two weeks ago, it’s been all near misses and close calls for the Canby boys lacrosse team.The Cougars gave themselves another shot at upsetting a top-10 team, but fell short once again as they lost to No.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:26:01 PM
The Canby boys golf team fell back further in the standings after finishing fourth at the Three Rivers League match on April 23.The Cougars shot a solid 308 for the third straight week but could not make up any ground in the match held at Willamette Valley Country Club.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:25:29 PM
AURORA — With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, anything could happen in the Tri-Valley Conference standings. The North Marion softball team, which started the season on a winning tear, but has struggled to find consistency in league play, is still in a position to finish anywhere from first through fifth in the conference.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:18:59 PM
Danny Perman knows full well baseball is all about how you respond to failure.The Canby High School senior was caught prematurely running back to the dugout from second base in the first inning for a rare triple play.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:16:29 PM
AURORA – Jake Stigall has sacrificed a lot, turning down countless outings with his friends and even family events, toward his ultimate goal.The North Marion High School senior lived, breathed and ate up the sport of wrestling and had dreams of one day competing at the college level.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:10:10 PM
The Canby High School girls rugby team is one step closer to reaching the Rugby Oregon state championship game once again.The Cougars dispatched Newberg, 45-31, at home on Saturday in the state quarterfinals.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:17:09 PM
Caitlin Gustin couldn’t express more how happy she is to be back in Oregon.And not only back in her home state, but returning to coach at her high school.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:18:00 PM
It hasn’t been long since Karley Baggerly has seriously taken up track and field at a competitive level.The Canby High School junior’s primary focus is soccer, but was easily persuaded by teammate Lauren Morgan to go out for the track and field team last year.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:15:39 PM
The Canby High School equestrian team’s dominance and dynasty in the North Valley district continued last month.The Cougars captured their eighth straight district championship behind an impressive dedication, team work and coaching staff.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:09:21 PM
The Canby track and field team split its dual with Clackamas last Wednesday at Cougar Stadium.The boys team improved to 2-3 in Three Rivers League play with an 85-60 victory.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:08:03 PM
Canby High School senior Brianne Huggins comitted to play women’s basketball for the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology next season.The Lady Hardrockers play in the Dakota Athletic Conference of NCAA Division II.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:53:33 PM
The question heading into the postseason is which Canby baseball team is going to show up.The Cougars showed they are capable of beating anyone after dealing league champion Lake Oswego one of its two losses in Three Rivers League play.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:52:59 PM
CLACKAMAS – The third time was nearly a charm for the Canby softball team.The Cougars had their chances of knocking off league champion Clackamas last Wednesday, but could not hold onto a late lead before falling 4-3 at Clackamas High School in Three Rivers League play.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:51:26 PM
OREGON CITY — Canby High School junior Krissy Peterson qualified for the Class 6A state tournament for the third straight season — the second as an individual — at last week’s Three Rivers League district tournament at Stone Creek Golf Club.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:48:23 PM
The Canby girls rugby team defeated Reynolds, 61-10, on Saturday to advance to its sixth straight state-title game appearance.The Cougars enter as the defending three-time state champions under coach Ben Winegar.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:47:54 PM
AURORA — North Marion softball coach Neil Forste called it the biggest win of the Huskies’ season. North Marion knocked off Tri-Valley Conference champion Madras 8-2 on Friday afternoon at North Marion High School to put the Huskies (15-10 overall, 8-7 TVC) in a tie for third place in the standings.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:52:18 PM
While the Canby track and field program had been known for its long-distance runners in the past, the sprints have now become their staple this season.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:49:35 PM
Canby High School juniors Blake Netter and Bradley Klienstuber know they belong at the state tournament.The problem is they feel the rest of their team does, too.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:47:22 PM
BEAVERTON — The Canby Gators Swim Club got off to a terrific start to its long-course season at the Thunderbolt Open on May 4-6.Canby earned 97.5 percent best times out of its swimmers, including 14 with ‘A’ state-qualifying times in a tough meet featuring 29 teams.
Published: 5/16/2012 6:14:51 PM
It was by no means a game the Canby baseball team expected to walk into and automatically win.
While David Douglas had lost 15 games in a row, had not won since April 5 and was winless during its league season, the Cougars found themselves behind the ball early.
Published: 5/29/2012 8:43:02 PM
Despite three months until daily doubles begin in August, coach Mike Vaught couldn’t be more optimistic with what lies ahead.
Canby will get its first glance at its 2012 football team next week with its annual team camp on June 4-8 and scrimmages against eight other schools on June 9-10 at Canby High School.