Statesman Journal Sports

12/08/2022

Buss had 18 points and six assists in the Celtics’ win against Century.

12/07/2022

No. 4 ranked Corban competed in its first-ever NAIA National Championship, but closed the season with a loss to University of Jamestown.

12/06/2022

Jonathan Smith was selected for the co-Pac-12 Coach of the Year, with the Oregon Beavers snagging multiple honors.

Jonathan Smith is the co-Coach of the Year, and West Salem graduate Anthony Gould is the first-team return specialist.

12/05/2022

Oregon reportedly will hire Texas-San Antonio offensive coordinator Will Stein as its next offensive coordinator.

Will Stein has been running the offense at Texas-San Antonio.

12/05/2022

Oregon State men's basketball are 1-1 in conference play this season, with the women improving to 6-2.

12/04/2022

Oregon is headed to the Holiday Bowl and a postseason matchup against North Carolina. Here's what to know:

The Ducks (9-3) and Tar Heels (9-4) will play in San Diego on Dec. 28 at Petco Park.

12/04/2022

Oregon State will play in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 17 against Florida. Here's what to know:

The Beavers will try to win their 10th game of the season and their first bowl game victory since 2013.

12/04/2022

Athletes from Sprague, McNary, West Salem and North Salem are this week's nominees as high school sports begins the winter season.

Athletes from Sprague, McNary, West Salem and North Salem are nominees as high school sports begins the winter season.

12/04/2022

The top girls soccer players in the Mid-Valley this season include South Salem's Maggie Lapray.

11/29/2022

The top volleyball players in the Mid-Valley this season include Salem Academy's Aly Herber. Who were the rest?

The top volleyball players in the Mid-Valley this season include Salem Academy's Aly Herber.

11/28/2022

Jonathan Smith has the Beavers 9-3 and ranked No. 16 in the AP poll this season, with "The Herd" praising his performance Monday as the "best coach nobody talks about."

He has the Beavers 9-3 and ranked No. 16 in the AP poll this season, with "The Herd" praising his performance as the "best coach nobody talks about."

11/27/2022

Take a look back at the fall 2022 Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week winners:

These high school athletes won polls of readers throughout the fall sports season.

11/25/2022

Here is a look at 10 things to know about the Ducks-Beavers football rivalry, which dates back to 1894.

The Ducks-Beavers football rivalry dates back to 1894.

11/24/2022

The Beavers host Oregon on Saturday, and not only could they play spoiler for the Ducks, they also could keep the hopes of a 10-win season alive.

11/23/2022

The Vikings face Westview Friday in the Columbia Cup final at Hillsboro Stadium.

The Vikings face Westview at Hillsboro Stadium

11/23/2022

Holden Whipple wasn’t sure he could end up at his dream school when he was in his recruiting process in high school.

But after taking an indirect path, the West Salem High School graduate is happy being in the Oregon football program.

The West Salem High School graduate started his college football career elsewhere, then ended up at his dream school.

11/20/2022

Here is a look at how the Oregon State men’s and women’s basketball teams are doing this season:

OSU men are off to a 3-1 start, while the women are 4-0.

11/20/2022

Athletes from North Salem, McKay, Dallas and St. Paul are up for nomination as high school fall season winds to a close. Here's how to vote for your favorite:

Athletes from North Salem, McKay, Dallas and St. Paul are up for nomination as high school fall season winds to a close.

11/19/2022

North Salem high school football advanced to Columbia Cup with a 39-21 victory over Liberty at Wilsonville on Friday. See game photos:

North Salem advances to Columbia Cup with 39-21 victory over Liberty at Wilsonville on Friday.

11/19/2022

For some life is about the journey, not the destination, but for Patricia "Pat" Ketcham, it's all about the destination.

Ketcham felt just that after she crossed the finish line at the first Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this fall since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Patricia 'Pat' Ketcham competed in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this fall.

11/19/2022

The Vikings beat Liberty 39-21 on Friday night to advance to the OSAA Class 6A Columbia Cup title game, where they will face Westview.

The Vikings' deep postseason run comes in their first season back at Class 6A

11/16/2022

The Vikings are 7-4 this season and will face Liberty in the inaugural 6A Columbia Cup semifinals Friday at Wilsonville.

The Vikings are 7-4 so far in their first season back at Class 6A

11/13/2022

Here is a look at how the Oregon State men’s and women’s basketball teams started the season:

The Beavers are 2-0 in both men's and women's basketball.

11/13/2022

Anthony Gould had a key punt return for a touchdown to lift the Oregon Beavers past the California Golden Bears in a 38-10 win.

Gould had a key punt return for a touchdown to lift the Oregon Beavers past the California Golden Bears in a 38-10 win.

11/13/2022

The top cross country runners in the Mid-Valley this season include West Salem's Jack Meier and North Salem's Nelida Dalgas. See the list:

The top cross country runners in the Mid-Valley this season include West Salem's Jack Meier and North Salem's Nelida Dalgas.

11/13/2022

North Salem, West Salem, Cascade and Salem Academy players are up for Athlete of the Week. Vote here:

Athletes from North Salem, West Salem, Cascade and Salem Academy are up for the honor.

11/12/2022

McKay beat West Albany 2-1 in 5A state championship at Hillsboro Stadium Saturday. See game photos:

McKay beat West Albany 2-1 in 5A state championship at Hillsboro Stadium in Hillsboro, Ore., on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

11/12/2022

Here are five takeaways from the second week of high school football postseason in the Salem area:

Here are five takeaways from the second week of high school football postseason in the Salem area.

11/12/2022

The season has ended for the 5A defending state champion Silverton Foxes after losing to Wilsonville in the quarterfinals.

11/12/2022

The high school soccer season has reached its final weekend, with McKay playing for the 5A state title vs. West Albany at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

McKay boys soccer will play for the 5A state title vs. West Albany at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium.