Alex Tam


atam@canbyherald.com

Alex Tam is the sports editor of the Canby Herald and Wilsonville Spokesman newspapers. Tam has worked for the Herald and Spokesman since January 2007.
After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2005 with a major in journalism, Tam got his start at the Molalla Pioneer in August 2005.
He now covers high school sports at Canby, North Marion and Wilsonville High School.
Tam graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland in 2001, and enjoys playing basketball and golf in his spare time.


Most recently published articles:
Wrestling - Canby 43, Oregon City 32: Cougars wrap up TRL dual title with win over Oregon City 2/3/2012 12:25:53 AM
Boys basketball - Gladstone 46, North Marion 45: Huskies' missed opportunities lead to fourth straight loss 2/3/2012 12:08:19 AM
Girls basketball - Gladstone 42, North Marion 41: Offensive struggles continue for Huskies 2/3/2012 12:06:49 AM
Wrestling - Canby 45, Clackamas 25: Cougars leap to first place in league 1/26/2012 3:52:39 PM
Wrestling: Two champs, 11 place for Huskies at Pac-Rim 1/26/2012 3:47:51 PM
Boys basketball - Lake Oswego 50, Canby 38: Lakers win defensive battle over Canby 1/21/2012 2:30:30 AM
Girls basketball - Canby 62, Lake Oswego 45: Cougars' defense overwhelms Lake Oswego 1/20/2012 11:48:26 PM
Boys basketball - Lakeridge 49, Canby 45: Lakeridge zones out Cougars in grind-it-out contest 1/19/2012 6:48:21 PM
Girls basketball - Canby 78, Lakeridge 49: Defensive adjustments help Cougars to first league win 1/19/2012 5:12:21 PM
Girls basketball - Clackamas 76, Canby 60: Fourth-quarter blues hurt Cougars' upset bid 1/18/2012 3:56:26 PM
Baseball: Phillies pitcher stops by Canby for appearance 1/18/2012 3:55:49 PM
Swimming - Canby-Lakeridge: Canby girls remain undefeated after closing out win over Pacers 1/18/2012 3:54:39 PM
Roundup: Huskies drop two at home before conference play 1/18/2012 3:54:07 PM
Boys basketball - Clackamas 60, Canby 50: Missed opportunities for Canby in league opener 1/13/2012 11:41:37 PM
Wrestling - Canby 72, Lakeridge 9: Bizarre league dual ends with Cougars winning quickly 1/13/2012 11:41:00 PM
Girls basketball - Westview 75, Canby 71: Cougars' late comeback falls short against No. 7 Wildcats 1/13/2012 11:31:34 PM
Girls basketball - South Salem 74, Canby 68: Second-half letdown stings Canby 1/10/2012 4:37:31 PM
Basketball: Ticket information for Three Rivers League doubleheaders 1/10/2012 4:36:40 PM
Wrestling - Canby 43, West Linn 19: Cougars off to strong start in league play 1/10/2012 4:35:52 PM
Boys basketball - Southridge 76, Canby 60: Skyhawks' size too much for Cougars 1/10/2012 4:33:43 PM
Wrestling - North Marion 58, Molalla 21: ­Huskies dominant in league opener 1/10/2012 4:32:42 PM
Girls basketball - Beaverton 78, Canby 65: Cougars falter in big test against Beavers 1/10/2012 4:31:50 PM
Boys basketball - Central Catholic 75, Canby 57: Energy lacking for Canby in loss to Central Catholic 1/10/2012 4:30:34 PM
Girls basketball - Canby 69, Aloha 46: Cougars defend their home court in blowout wins 1/4/2012 3:25:00 PM
Softball: Burnum resigns as Canby softball coach 1/4/2012 3:20:38 PM
Wrestling: Romaines to give back to wrestling program 1/4/2012 3:19:41 PM
Football: Canby senior awarded Class 6A all-state honor 1/4/2012 3:18:05 PM
Girls basketball: Alumni night honors the past for Canby's program 1/4/2012 3:14:05 PM
Swimming: Swim Center raises up new scoreboard 1/4/2012 3:09:27 PM
Girls basketball - Canby 55, Newberg 25: Cougars ride hot start to another blowout win 12/21/2011 2:56:03 AM
Girls basketball - Canby 62, Jesuit 57: Cougars make a statement against Jesuit 12/20/2011 1:08:51 PM
Wrestling: Canby grabs Larry Owings Invite title 12/20/2011 1:08:05 PM
Swimming: Canby girls win six events to take down Lions 12/20/2011 1:07:30 PM
Girls basketball - North Marion 46, Roosevelt 26: North Marion dominant in win over Roughriders 12/20/2011 1:06:45 PM
Boys basketball - Canby 72, Glencoe 56: Cougars pull away to down Crimson Tide on home court 12/20/2011 1:05:31 PM
Wrestling: A learning process early for Canby 12/20/2011 1:04:50 PM
Swimming: Eight Gators earn state-qualifying times in Forest Grove 12/20/2011 1:03:43 PM
Girls basketball - Canby 75, Centennial 41: Canby wins big at home over Centennial 12/20/2011 1:03:06 PM
Wrestling: Doman wins title to help Canby to 9th at Coast Classic 12/20/2011 1:02:08 PM
Wrestling: Surprise finish leads to eighth for North Marion 12/20/2011 1:01:32 PM
Roundup: Cougars’ halftime lead evaporates in close loss to Lincoln 12/20/2011 12:59:51 PM
Wrestling: North Marion set for first big test of year 12/20/2011 12:59:19 PM
Boys basketball - Dayton 78, North Marion 67: Huskies battle in second half with 3A power 12/20/2011 12:58:47 PM
Boys basketball - Canby 73, Rex Putnam 69: Cougars' defense clutch in win over Putnam 12/9/2011 11:23:48 PM
Winter sports preview: Canby and North Marion High School 12/7/2011 4:29:12 PM
Girls basketball - Canby 80, Sunset 49: Offense powers Canby to tournament win 12/6/2011 5:58:33 PM
Boys basketball - David Douglas 76, Canby 58: Canby’s rally falls short to David Douglas 12/6/2011 5:57:17 PM
Wrestling preview: Cougars ready to wrestle with promise for present, future 12/6/2011 5:55:36 PM
Boys basketball preview: Cougars look to pick up the pace 12/6/2011 5:54:59 PM
Girls basketball preview: Cougars upbeat after last year's growing pains 12/6/2011 5:54:21 PM


Other recently published articles:
Wrestling: Canby 43, Oregon City 32 2/3/2012 12:24:27 AM
Girls basketball: Gladstone 42, North Marion 41 2/3/2012 12:04:32 AM
Girls basketball: Gladstone 46, North Marion 45 2/2/2012 11:53:38 PM
Wrestlng: Canby 45, Clackamas 25 1/26/2012 3:37:46 PM
Boys basketball: Lake Oswego 50, Canby 38 1/21/2012 2:30:06 AM
Girls basketball: Canby 62, Lake Oswego 45 1/20/2012 11:47:28 PM
Boys basketball: Lakeridge 49, Canby 45 1/19/2012 6:47:13 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 78, Lakeridge 49 1/19/2012 5:08:20 PM
Girls basketball: Clackamas 76, Canby 60 1/18/2012 3:53:03 PM
Baseball: Mike Stutes 1/18/2012 3:40:39 PM
Boys basketball: Clackamas 60, Canby 50 1/13/2012 11:37:03 PM
Girls basketball: Westview 75, Canby 71 1/13/2012 11:29:32 PM
Girls basketball: South Salem 74, Canby 68 1/10/2012 3:43:58 PM
Wrestling: North Marion 58, Molalla 21 1/10/2012 3:36:01 PM
Girls basketball: Beaverton 78, Canby 65 1/10/2012 3:29:09 PM
Boys basketball: Central Catholic 75, Canby 57 1/10/2012 3:20:36 PM
Swimming: scoreboard 1/4/2012 3:01:53 PM
Girls basketball: Alumni night 1/4/2012 2:54:28 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 69, Aloha 46 1/4/2012 2:39:27 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 55, Newberg 25 12/21/2011 2:55:41 AM
Wrestling: Larry Owings Invitational 12/20/2011 12:57:36 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 62, Jesuit 57 12/20/2011 12:51:33 PM
Swimming: Canby 12/20/2011 12:44:05 PM
Boys basketball: Canby 72, Glencoe 56 12/20/2011 12:36:35 PM
Wrestling: Canby 12/20/2011 12:31:29 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 75, Centennial 41 12/20/2011 12:23:25 PM
Girls basketball: Lincoln 65, Canby 61 12/20/2011 11:53:45 AM
Boys basketball: Canby 73, Putnam 69 12/9/2011 11:22:31 PM
Winter sports preview: Andrew Evans 12/7/2011 4:23:10 PM
Girls soccer: all-league 12/6/2011 5:36:54 PM
Football: Canby 12/6/2011 5:32:09 PM
Boys soccer: Canby 12/6/2011 5:28:07 PM
Girls fall athlete of the year: Karley Baggerly 12/6/2011 5:19:01 PM
Boys fall athlete of the year: Stephen Doman 12/6/2011 5:15:28 PM
Football: All-league 12/6/2011 5:09:02 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 12/6/2011 5:03:00 PM
Boys basketball: Canby 68, Beaverton 57 12/6/2011 4:57:09 PM
College softball: Jessica Hotaling 12/6/2011 4:52:35 PM
Girls basketball preview: Canby 12/6/2011 4:12:15 PM
Boys basketball preview: Coby Cates 12/6/2011 4:05:25 PM
Wrestling: Jake Stigall 12/6/2011 4:00:53 PM
Canby wrestling preview 12/6/2011 3:46:12 PM
Boys basketball: David Douglas 76, Canby 58 12/6/2011 3:39:54 PM
Girls basketball: Canby 80, Sunset 49 12/6/2011 3:29:08 PM
Football: Grant 41, Canby 14 11/19/2011 7:40:12 AM
Girls soccer: North Marion 11/17/2011 5:40:27 PM
Football: Canby 11/17/2011 11:52:58 AM
Volleyball: Canby 11/17/2011 11:41:34 AM
Girls soccer: North Marion 11/17/2011 11:37:58 AM
Football: Canby 36, Westview 14 11/12/2011 2:51:23 AM