Local Sports Stories
Gallery: North Marion finishes third in historic season
published: 3/3/2010 2:53:50 PM
PORTLAND – Smiles beamed and for one weekend, North Marion was considered among one of the state’s elite wrestling programs.Behind two state champions, one finalist and two third-placers, the Huskies took home third place at the OSAA Class 4A state wrestling championships on Saturday at the Memorial Coliseum.
Gallery: Ballard finishes third, Canby continues growth
published: 3/3/2010 3:50:30 PM
PORTLAND – The team success may not have been as prevalent as previous years but the Canby wrestling team still enjoyed another solid season under coach Jeremy Ensrud.
Gallery: North Marion freshman fulfills promise, wins first state title
published: 3/3/2010 4:09:40 PM
PORTLAND — Lucas Randall glanced at the scoreboard following the second round of his finals match and had a huge sigh of relief.The North Marion High School freshman led by five points, and knew his first state championship was his for the taking.
Gallery: Randall cements his place in history, wins third straight state title
published: 3/3/2010 4:17:49 PM
PORTLAND – Cody Randall has been through a lot over the last three years to get to where he’s at today.Working out six hours a day, lifting weights in the morning, going to high school and club practice every day after school have become his life.
Gallery: Roberts wins Canby's first state title in nine years
published: 3/3/2010 4:38:18 PM
PORTLAND – James Roberts was aware of the streak.The Canby High School senior knew the Cougars hadn’t had an individual state champion in nine years.And on Saturday night, that streak was finally broken.
South Medford 72, Canby 68: Canby's playoff run cut short down south
published: 3/9/2010 4:33:09 PM
MEDFORD — Much like most of the season, the Canby girls basketball team gave itself a chance to win in the end.However, like how the entire year has gone, the Cougars simply did not have enough to pull through.
Swimming: Canby girls enjoy best swimming season in school history
published: 3/9/2010 4:32:15 PM
Kelsye Coyle remembers walking into the Canby High School gymnasium her freshman year and looking up at the league championship banners for all of the various sports teams.
Lacrosse: Cougars gear up for debut as a varsity sport
published: 3/9/2010 5:24:22 PM
For the last three years, Curtis Nelson has been building toward this coming Monday.The Canby High School lacrosse coach will help make his program’s debut as a varsity program when the Cougars host South Eugene on Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.
Girls basketball: Season filled with challenges highlights 09-10 season
published: 3/9/2010 5:22:01 PM
The peaks and valleys of this past season for the Canby girls basketball team were obvious.Coach Heather Roberts, who ended her fourth season with the Cougars, described the year as “hard” and filled with “adversity.
North Marion 47, Astoria 40: Huskies get set for Gill
published: 3/9/2010 5:23:25 PM
AURORA — In a game that featured wild momentum swings and fast-paced, physical basketball, North Marion was dominant in the final minutes of Saturday’s game at North Marion High School.
Baseball preview: Canby enters with renewed focus and energy
published: 3/26/2010 1:48:18 PM
Normally the loss of 10 talented seniors would signify a rebuilding season the following year.However, for the Canby baseball team, it expects to not only be competitive, but contend for the Pacific Conference championship.
Boys tennis preview: Cougars hope to follow up on successful season
published: 3/26/2010 1:45:18 PM
The Canby boys tennis team enjoyed by far its best season under coach Dan Nugent last year.The Cougars finished 5-6 overall and 5-4 in conference play behind a strong group of seniors.
Golf preview: Cougars look to dethrone Tualatin as league champs
published: 3/26/2010 1:47:42 PM
The Canby girls golf team has one thing on its mind this season.And that’s a Pacific Conference championship.With the talent and depth to finally dethrone Tualatin, the Cougars have high expectations entering this season.
Girls tennis preview: Singles success to lead Cougars in 2010 season
published: 3/26/2010 1:46:00 PM
The Canby girls tennis team’s success has always been defined by its doubles teams’ success under coach Mike Vaught over the years.But this year expects to be different.
Track and field preview: Numbers down again but team still optimistic
published: 3/26/2010 1:46:42 PM
Numbers are down once again for the Canby track and field program, but coach Tom Millbrooke continues to remain optimistic about the season ahead.Under his guidance, the Cougars have never had less than 100 athletes out for the program.
Preview roundup: Canby softball looks for 17th straight playoff berth
published: 3/26/2010 1:44:17 PM
The Canby softball team has high hopes entering the 2010 season.The Cougars, who have experienced success during Pacific Conference play, have not had the success they wanted come state-playoff time.
North Marion 1, Silverton 0: Huskies topple Silverton in preseason pitcher’s duel
published: 3/26/2010 2:04:00 PM
AURORA — North Marion senior Joe Piercey did it all for the Huskies on Tuesday evening at North Marion High School. The senior pitcher threw a complete game shutout and also scored the game’s lone run as the Huskies defeated Silverton, 1-0.
Softball preview: One goal for Canby: Win in state playoffs
published: 3/26/2010 2:04:48 PM
CANBY — One thing has hovered over the Canby softball program since coach Clare Burnum took over three years ago.And that’s playoff success.The talent has always been there for the Cougars, but in three seasons, Canby has had three first-round exits as it enters Burnum’s fourth season as head coach.
Canby 6, Centennial 4: Seniors lead way to Canby’s opening win
published: 3/26/2010 2:05:39 PM
CANBY — Erik Hodgkinson just had one thing on his mind when he came up to bat late in a tied game with the bases loaded and no outs.“I was thinking don’t leave my teammates on the base,” the Canby High School senior said.
Equestrian: Canby on verge of another district title
published: 3/26/2010 2:29:55 PM
SALEM — The Canby High School equestrian team won the second of three district meets, maintaining the large-team category lead with 772 points on March 5-7 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
Canby 15, Central Catholic 3: Canby scores 12 in first inning, routs Rams
published: 3/26/2010 2:33:49 PM
With the benefit of 13 walks and two batters hit by pitch, the Canby baseball team capped an impressive opening week to the season.The Cougars drilled Central Catholic, 15-3, on Thursday at home that included a 12-run first inning.
Canby 7, Hillsboro 4: Cougars notch first victory in school history
published: 3/26/2010 2:31:35 PM
Thursday marked a history-making day for the Canby boys lacrosse program.Not only did it mark the opening week for the program at the varsity level, as well as the first home game ever, but the Cougars earned their first victory in school history with a 7-4 win over Hillsboro at home.
Canby 3, Rex Putnam 2: Cougars triumph in home-opening win
published: 3/26/2010 2:34:43 PM
Behind senior Emily Snodgrass’ three RBIs and a strong performance from sophomore pitcher Jessica Hotaling, the Canby softball team won its home opener Thursday.
Roundup: Canby starts off strong, winning two of first three duals
published: 3/26/2010 2:30:49 PM
The Canby boys tennis team won two of its first three matches in the opening week of the season.The Cougars fell to Oregon City, 5-3, on Thursday on the road.
Girls tennis: Cougars 3-0 after opening week
published: 3/30/2010 4:55:25 PM
The Canby girls tennis team jumped out to a strong start in the opening week of the season.The Cougars quickly improved to 3-0 overall in preseason play, which included a 7-1 victory over Oregon City on March 18 at home; a 6-2 win over Centennial on March 17 on the road; and an 8-0 victory over McKay on March 15.
Swimming: Canby Gators take sixth at Senior State
published: 3/30/2010 4:54:11 PM
GRESHAM — Behind the strength of its five swimmers, the Canby Gators Swim Club finished sixth at the Senior State meet on March 5-7 at Mt. Hood Community College.
Canby 8, Sisters 7: Extra-inning win highlights tournament sweep
published: 3/30/2010 4:56:14 PM
It was a mostly frustrating afternoon to say the least for Sami Conroy.The Canby High School junior catcher hadn’t done much in her first five at-bats, which included two strikeouts, two pop-ups and a fly out.
Baseball: Huskies' winning streak extended by pitching, defense
published: 3/30/2010 4:54:50 PM
AURORA — Offensively, North Marion hasn’t been as consistent as coach Randy Brack would like. But in terms of pitching and defense, the Huskies have been rock solid.
