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For the first time in nearly 50 years, St. Paul Rodeo adds a new event
The St. Paul Rodeo is adding a new event for the first time since 1977 — and it’s the second event for women. Next week’s rodeo will be the first to feature breakaway roping, a women’s event that’s been called “the fastest sport in rodeo.” A good run lasts less than two seconds, and can earn professional breakaway ropers thousands of dollars.
'A palm in my face': Westview High student says football coach slapped him at training camp
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — A Westview High School student told KGW that his head football coach slapped and shook him and several of his teammates awake at a training camp this week. "It was like one in the morning," said SeKoa Kurkowski Afoa, a rising senior on the team....
Kaylee Mitchell runs massive personal-best in steeplechase final at U.S. Olympic Trials
Kaylee Mitchell ran the race of her life, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a trip to Paris. Mitchell, who starred at Sprague High and Oregon State before signing with Bowerman Track Club this spring, shattered her 3,000-meter steeplechase personal best in the final Thursday at the U.S. Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field. Her time of 9 minutes, 14.05 seconds is the 10th-fastest ever run by an American and the ninth-fastest in the world this season.
Sisley wins South Coast Half Marathon
Jonathan Sisley of Silverton won the annual South Coast Half Marathon, part of Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic held earlier this month near Coos Bay. Sisley ran away from the field, covering the scenic course along Catching Slough in 1 hour, 22 minutes and 59 seconds. Shawn Sorensen of Portland was second (1:40:02) and Jordan Osborne of Coos Bay third (1:40:55). They were followed by Zach and Emily Reinig of Coos...
Molalla boys youth soccer wins U14 championship
A Molalla youth sports team earned some hardware on Sunday, June 23, as the Molalla Killer Bees won the bronze division at the Capital Cup Tournament in Salem at the U14 level. The team, led by head coach Matt Hansen and assistant coach Tim Monser, included A.J. Fanning, Aaron Trofimchik, Anthony de Los Santos, Bennett Hodgson, Bennett Jelinik, Boe Line, Carter Monser, Collin Peetz, DeAngelo Shelton, Gavin Gervais, Greyson Collins, Henry Imholt, Jacob Anderson, Jaden Trofimchik, Juan Davalos, Lincoln Fisher, Lucas Johnsen, Max Imholt, Tommy Hansen and Will Carlson. The Killer Bees went 4-0 across the tournament and won the crown by eight points. They opened the weekend with an 8-0 shutout, winning their next two games 4-2. The Killer Bees won the final in a 2-0 shutout.
Third annual Give Back Tournament raises $8,500 for local golf programs
OGA Golf Course hosted its third annual Give Back Scramble Tournament on Wednesday, June 26, as over 100 players from the local community participated in support of youth golf programs. The event, organized by The Ladies Club and Players Club at OGA Golf Course, raised $8,500. The funds will directly benefit the Woodburn High School boys and girls golf teams, OGA Golf Course Junior Programs and Oregon Junior Golf. The tournament featured a diverse field, with teams of members, guests and local junior golfers enjoying...
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