EUGENE, Ore. – Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports reported Saturday night that Oregon offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich will be announced as the team’s next head coach on Sunday. Helfrich has held that position since 2009. It’s been widely reported for a while that the 39-year-old would be the eventual successor to Chip Kelly. Helfrich was … Continue reading »
Challengers Come Up Short in Title Game
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Cascade Christian and Dayton solidified themselves as the two best teams in the 3A division, but it was the Pirates that end up victorious. Each team matched the other blow for blow, but the Challengers could not convert a 1st down late in the game, and Dayton finishes off an undefeated … Continue reading »
Josh Brite: Amateur AotW
MEDFORD, Ore. – Building a championship team in any sport takes more than star players, but perhaps no sport values the faceless athlete like football. As Cascade Christian prepares for the 3A state championship this Saturday, Coach Jon Gettman knows his team goes far deeper than the names in the newspaper. “There are so many … Continue reading »
Panthers Hope to Build on Last Year
MEDFORD, Ore. – South Medford’s run through the state championship was nothing short of remarkable. Their 15-point win over Westview in the March 10th title game was their 30th win of the season. So I asked head coach Tom Cole when he got over the excitement and turned his focus to this year. “March 10th,” … Continue reading »
Cascade Christian in 3A Title Game
MEDFORD, Ore. – Cascade Christian won a semifinals game for the first time in its last five tries last week against Scio. The Loggers jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but the Challengers responded with 29 unanswered points to win 29-14 and advance to the state finals where they’ll play Dayton. Like Cascade Christian, … Continue reading »
Hannah Reynolds: Amateur AotW
The Mazama girls soccer team is preparing for the State Championship this Saturday. Hannah Reynolds is a vital part of that preparation, but the vikings senior is also preparing for the start of basketball season, where she’s a captain. After basketball, she’ll prepare for golf. All this while juggling academic honors, acting President of the … Continue reading »
Friday Night Blitz 11/09
Playoff action from all over the state. South Medford is at home versus Beaverton, Crater’s on the road at Century, Lakeview/Paisley is at Santiam Christian and Ashland is at West Albany. Also, we’ll take a look at tomorrow’s games, including North Valley and Cascade Christian. Plus, a quick look ahead to college football, including the … Continue reading »
Friday Night Blitz 11/02
Scores and highlights from the play-in round in the 6A, 5A and 4A. Games include North Medford at Clackamas, Corvallis at Ashland and Eagle Point at Crescent Valley.
Tristan Burke: Amateur AotW
North Valley’s Tristan Burke is a big play waiting to happen, through the air or on the ground. “We ask a lot of him,” said head coach Todd Willaman. “There’s a lot of reads he’s got to make. He’s still making plays with his feet like he has, but he’s also making good reads and … Continue reading »
