Newport high school winter sports ends, Taft Tigers achieve goals

This sports update highlights the recent activities and achievements of Newport High School’s sports teams, including basketball, wrestling, and swimming, as they wrapped up their regular season and competed in district and state meets.

• The Newport High School boys and girls basketball teams played their final regular season league game against North Marion on Tuesday, Feb. 20. For the outcomes of these games, checking the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) website at osaa.org.

• The school’s wrestling team concluded its regular season on Jan. 27, participating in the Tod Surmon Classic held at South Eugene High School

• The boys and girls swim teams of Newport High School completed their regular season on Feb. 10, competing in a District meet against Astoria, Scappoose, and Taft at the Newport Aquatic Center. Following this, the team advanced to the State competition, which took place at the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center in Beaverton on Feb. 17. To find detailed results of the State competition and more, visiting osaa.org.

Taft Tigers achieve goals

The Taft Tiger boys’ and girls’ recent achievements and upcoming events for Taft Middle/High School’s sports teams, including basketball, wrestling, and swimming.

In Basketball, the boys’ varsity team played against Amity in the league playoffs on Saturday, Feb, 17, but lost with a close score of 48-54. Despite the setback, they are scheduled to face St. Mary’s Medford on Feb, 20. On the same day, the girls’ basketball team won against Santiam Christian, finishing with a score of 43-40 and making it to State. They are next set to play against Valley Catholic on Wednesday, Feb, 21.

The Wrestling team also had significant events, with the boys’ team completing their winter season at the Special District Championships on Feb. 10. The girls’ wrestling team concluded their regular winter season earlier at the Alsea Bay Classic on Jan. 20.

Lastly, the Taft swim teams wrapped their winter season on Feb. 10 during the District Meet at the Newport Aquatics Center, marking the end of their competitive season. For detailed game results and information, visit the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) website at osaa.org.