MEDFORD, Ore. – McKensey Peters tried every sport in the book, but the North Medford senior dominated the basketball court. Much of her success is due to her competitive nature. “I’m just super competitive,” Peters said. “I think it comes from the heart of course and my teammates that I’ve played with for years and … 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 »
Friday Night Blitz 10/26
It’s the last week of the regular season for the 4A-6A and some rivalry games highlight the action. Those games include Crater at South Medford, Eagle Point at Ashland, North Valley at Hidden Valley, Grants Pass at Sheldon, Mazama at Klamath Union, Phoenix at Henley and Rogue River at Cascade Christian.
Friday Night Blitz 10/12
Conference battles continue. In the 6A, Grants Pass looks move up the Southwest League against South Medford. Ashland fights to remain perfect at home against Marshfield. North Medford heads up north to take on South Eugene. Crater battles with Thurston in Eugene. Hidden Valley hosts Mazama and Klamath Union travels to Phoenix. Plus, keep an … Continue reading »
