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More offensive firepower and an improved defense highlight 2024 Franklin football
Franklin High School football returned to the postseason last year for the first time since 2017 behind an explosive offense that averaged 37.9 points per game. That offense will have some pieces to replace, including starting quarterback and PIL Offensive Player of the Year Will Reid, but there’s still plenty left in a program that continues to grow in Southeast Portland. For second-year head coach Adam Grimes, building on that...
Runners Ahead: 2024 Hood to Coast passes through town
No one celebrates the “Mother of all Relays” quite like Sandy. The town transforms the high school into a celebratory block party, making for an iconic exchange during the annual Hood to Coast relay. As runners cruise into the school grounds, their teams roar, many sporting fun outfits and signs. There is live music, helpful volunteers who keep everyone on track, and a vendor market: clothes for sale; booths from...
Washougal man completes 1,000-mile trek on paddleboard
After seven years, three surgeries, 18 months of physical therapy, more than $56,000 in charitable donations and 1,000 miles of rigorous paddleboarding, Michael Curtis is about to complete the most ambitious journey of his self-described “adventurous life.”. Curtis, a Washougal resident, is finishing his journey to traverse the entire...
A brand-new skateboard competition comes to Portland Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Skateboarders from across the world are arriving in downtown Portland for the first ever Rockstar Energy Open this weekend. Elite pro skaters and up-and-coming skateboarders will skate along a new course Friday through Sunday. The open is also an opportunity for young skaters to compete against pros.
Rockstar Energy Open brings Portland's skate scene to the big stage on day one
Competition at the Rockstar Energy Open began Friday, Aug. 23 at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, bringing some of the best skateboarders in the world to the Rose City. Local skater Alex Lobasyuk, 24, qualified for the competition in a unique way. The Open conducted a “Video Qualifier Series” where anyone could submit their tape to be invited to the Street portion of the event. Lobasyuk was one...
Central Catholic football readies for title defense with familiar playmakers and new leaders
After winning five of the last 10 6A state championships, Central Catholic High School football is eager to defend its crown once again in 2024. However, this time the Rams will have to do it with a different look at their leadership positions. The first one is first-year head coach Charlie Landgraf who takes over the Rams after one year as the head coach at Marist Catholic. Landgraf spent two...
Vintage Drags Video: The 2024 Estranged Car Club Drag And Show At Toutle Motorsports Park Was Awesome!
This event is awesome! Not only does the Estranged Car Club in Portland pick some great cars for this event, but the Toutle Motosports facility couldn’t be more perfect to hold it either. The track is super nostalgic so it fits the style of the cars, the crowd and more. I really dig it and if you live in the pacific northwest you should absolutely be going to this track and to whatever events the Estranged crew put on. This is one fun event and we’re really thankful for the video from DLONEYV8 Motorsports on YouTube who posted all this action up. There are some really unique cars here, so check it out and let us know what you think!
The global roller derby championships roll into town this fall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The biggest roller derby event of the year will take place in Portland. The WFTDS Global Championship tournament will be hosted by Portland's own "Rose City Rollers" at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum from Nov 1 through Nov 3. Teams from across the globe will compete for...
CHEVROLET INDYCAR AT PORTLAND: Team Chevy Race Preview 2024
Team Chevy heads into the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland, energized by eight wins in 13 races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. As they gear up for the last road course race of the NTT INDYCAR Series, Chevrolet has secured two victories at Portland since 2018 and looks to continue their dominant streak with their new hybrid technology. Rob Buckner, Chevrolet INDYCAR Program Manager, expresses confidence, highlighting the team's preparation and the significance of this event in their championship journey.
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Pickleball Kingdom announced further expansion into the Pacific Northwest with a new indoor pickleball facility in Vancouver, WA, with Portland, OR, to follow. Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. “We are thrilled to bring Pickleball Kingdom to the passionate communities of Vancouver and Portland, where the love for pickleball...
Johnson Victorious Again for VRD Racing in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – Nikita Johnson was out to prove a point this weekend. And he did so emphatically. The 16-year-old from Gulfport, Fla., knew he had virtually no chance of wresting away the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship from his main rival, Lochie Hughes, but after holding off a race-long challenge yesterday from last year’s USF2000 champion Simon Sikes in damp, drying conditions, today Johnson ensured another visit to the top step of the podium for himself and VRD Racing in the dry by fending off the attentions of Turn 3 Motorsport’s Hughes to claim his series-leading eighth victory of the season.
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