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 covers high school sports at Canby, North Marion and Wilsonville High School.


Most recently published articles:
Canby-Jesuit preview: Vaught era begins with stiff test 9/1/2010 10:34:30 AM
Column: Kicking it off with no regrets 9/1/2010 10:33:49 AM
Canby renews old rivalries with new league 9/1/2010 10:33:16 AM
Canby Rodeo: Better than ever 8/31/2010 4:21:43 PM
Canby Rodeo: Rodeo princess reflects on tragic accident 8/25/2010 11:30:35 AM
Baseball: Sommer earns promotion to Triple A Iowa 8/25/2010 10:58:59 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 5: Champions crowned after final day of rodeo 8/24/2010 2:39:13 PM
Canby Rodeo Day 4: Beck makes run at bull riding title 8/21/2010 12:06:20 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 3: Woolsey catapults into lead in bull riding event 8/20/2010 12:28:33 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 2: Timed events take center stage on Wednesday 8/19/2010 12:02:07 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 1: Elliott takes early bull riding lead on opening night 8/18/2010 12:37:07 AM
Rodeo: 53 years and going strong 8/17/2010 5:26:22 PM
Rodeo: Pro rodeo’s top clown makes return to Canby 8/17/2010 5:24:39 PM
College spotlight: Canby grads make their impact at next level 8/17/2010 5:23:42 PM
College: Former Canby catcher takes skills to Blue Mountain CC 8/17/2010 5:21:51 PM
Junior Olympics: Canby teen takes fifth in decathlon 8/17/2010 5:20:09 PM
Basketball: Twelve champions crowned at annual hoops tournament 8/17/2010 5:18:17 PM
Baseball: Sommer rising up through Cubs organization 8/13/2010 12:53:57 PM
Training: Cougar strength & conditioning 8/12/2010 10:56:31 AM
College spotlight: Smith shines in 4 years at Indiana State 8/6/2010 2:34:09 PM
Mike Doty: Lasting legacy (Part II) 8/6/2010 2:28:43 PM
Football: Canby grad takes reins of Gervais football program 8/6/2010 2:09:46 PM
Mike Doty: Lasting legacy (Part I) 7/21/2010 1:14:37 PM
College spotlight: Nelson finishes seventh at Pac-10 championship meet 7/21/2010 1:13:37 PM
Coaching: After changes, Canby hopes to improve as coaching staff 7/21/2010 1:12:54 PM
College spotlight: Canby grads raise game at college level 7/20/2010 4:38:44 PM
Baseball: Ackerman ‘excited’ for his shot as Canby’s new coach 7/20/2010 4:37:53 PM
Football: Yoder looks forward to next level at Linfield 7/20/2010 4:27:31 PM
Girls rugby: Dressing up for a benefit 7/20/2010 4:26:37 PM
College spotlight: Canby grads find success at next level 7/20/2010 4:25:59 PM
Football: Defense under new guidance at Canby 7/14/2010 1:50:14 PM
Les Schwab Bowl: Doty relishes his return to gridiron 7/14/2010 1:49:12 PM
Baseball: Canby graduate promoted to Class AA Tennessee 7/14/2010 1:48:26 PM
Golf: Peterson reaches quarterfinals at Junior Amateur 7/14/2010 1:47:49 PM
Les Schwab Bowl: Their own pack of all-stars 7/13/2010 4:56:09 PM
Softball: Three Cougars named to 6A all-state team 7/13/2010 4:55:28 PM
Golf: Ziegler’s runner-up qualifies her for Junior Worlds 7/13/2010 4:53:45 PM
Youth sports: Opportunity of a lifetime for Canby player 7/13/2010 4:53:08 PM
American Legion - Canby 6, Wilsonville 2: Canby gets first win of summer 6/30/2010 12:02:59 PM
Football: Three Canby players to play in Saturday's Les Schwab Bowl 6/24/2010 1:06:00 PM
Football: Players adjust to new system under Vaught 6/24/2010 12:49:36 PM
Column: Scuffle brings first chapter to new rivalry 6/24/2010 12:49:00 PM
Boys basketball: Long-time assistant earns first chance as head coach 6/24/2010 12:48:15 PM
Equestrian: Canby finishes perfect season with state championship 6/23/2010 4:43:15 PM
Softball: Canby senior makes jump to Columbia, Ivy League 6/23/2010 4:35:31 PM
College: Canby's state champion selects Oregon State 6/18/2010 4:57:24 PM
Boys lacrosse: Canby takes step in right direction 6/18/2010 4:54:10 PM
Baseball: Nine Huskies selected for all-league honors 6/18/2010 4:53:19 PM
Baseball: Canby hires Scott Ackerman as new head coach 6/18/2010 3:19:38 PM
Boys basketball: Canby hires Craig Evans as new head coach 6/17/2010 10:41:08 AM


Other recently published articles:
Canby football: Mike Vaught 8/31/2010 4:30:12 PM
Canby Rodeo: Trevor Brazile 8/31/2010 4:20:50 PM
Canby Rodeo: Erika Roney 8/25/2010 11:29:08 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 5: Matt Bright 8/24/2010 2:38:05 PM
Canby Rodeo Day 4: Jason Beck 8/21/2010 12:05:52 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 3: Steve Woolsey 8/20/2010 12:26:49 AM
Canby Rodeo Day 2: Monty Lewis 8/19/2010 12:01:05 AM
2010 Canby Rodeo Day 1: Tag Elliott 8/18/2010 12:44:32 AM
2010 Canby Rodeo Day 1: Ryan Gray 8/18/2010 12:34:16 AM
Canby Rodeo 8/17/2010 5:16:15 PM
Cougar strength & conditioning 8/12/2010 10:54:07 AM
Football: Mike Doty 8/6/2010 2:19:55 PM
Lasting legacy: Mike Doty 7/21/2010 1:07:51 PM
Football: Josh Yoder 7/13/2010 4:49:02 PM
Girls rugby: Hannah Lockwood 7/13/2010 4:38:42 PM
Girls rugby: Amee Svatos 7/13/2010 4:36:46 PM
Les Schwab Bowl - Mike Doty 7/13/2010 4:32:10 PM
Football: Canby 7/13/2010 4:28:42 PM
Les Schwab Bowl - Josh Yoder 7/13/2010 4:17:33 PM
Youth sports - Nico Tellache 7/13/2010 4:08:27 PM
American Legion: Canby 6, Wilsonville 2 6/30/2010 12:00:10 PM
Football: Josh Yoder 6/24/2010 1:04:57 PM
Football: Mike Vaught 6/23/2010 5:09:22 PM
Boys basketball, Craig Evans 6/23/2010 5:02:26 PM
Softball: Emily Snodgrass 6/23/2010 4:34:38 PM
Boys lacrosse: Canby 6/18/2010 4:49:06 PM
College: James Roberts 6/18/2010 4:36:42 PM
Boys basketball: Craig Evans 6/17/2010 10:52:24 AM
Baseball: Justin Sievers 6/10/2010 5:01:18 PM
Softball: Emily Snodgrass 6/10/2010 4:53:40 PM
Boys soccer: Ben Twigg 6/10/2010 2:18:42 PM
Baseball: Grant Boustead 6/2/2010 2:29:01 PM
College: Alison Evans signing 6/2/2010 2:13:39 PM
Softball: Canby 8, Clackamas 7 5/30/2010 10:10:21 PM
Softball: Grants Pass 14, Canby 0 5/30/2010 9:08:49 PM
Girls golf: Canby 5/27/2010 2:26:33 AM
Boys golf: Bradley Klienstuber 5/27/2010 2:18:39 AM
Track and field: McKayla Fricker 5/27/2010 12:40:48 AM
Girls tennis: Canby 5/26/2010 1:21:08 PM
Softball: Canby 7, Grant 4 5/25/2010 8:19:45 PM
Softball: Canby 8, Clackamas 7 5/21/2010 10:41:43 PM
Girls rugby: Canby 5/21/2010 12:05:11 PM
Girls tennis: Canby at state 5/20/2010 10:24:27 PM
Basebal: Tigard 5, Canby 3 5/19/2010 3:56:59 PM
Boys tennis: Canby 5/19/2010 3:46:35 PM
Boys rugby: Canby 41, McMinnville 40 5/19/2010 1:33:28 PM
Girls tennis: Pacific Conference district tournament 5/19/2010 1:22:09 PM
Softball: Tigard 9, Canby 4 5/19/2010 1:11:25 PM
Track and field: Canby 5/19/2010 12:46:37 PM
Girls golf: Canby 5/19/2010 12:31:20 AM