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5th grade boys win basketball state championship
Left to Right: Coach Eddie Townsend, Eli Townsend, Magnus Kyei, Ryder Kowtko, Theo Recinos, Tayvin Purdom, Miles Vandersloot, Hudson Keesee, Everett Herrmann, Kavyn Smallwood, Ben Burbee, Coach Matt Keesee, Danny Carpenter, Madden Rozewski, Coach Kyle Smallwood.
Lincoln County schools win events in big track meet
Newportâs Layla Newell won the 300-meter hurdles in the huge Jim Barks Grizzly Bear Open at McMinnville, the season-opening meet for the Cubs, Taft and Waldport. Newell was timed in 48.92 seconds to beat a field that included 19 other runners. Some other events had more than 100 participants. Newell also was fourth in the long jump with a leap of 15-3. ...
NST swimmer posts 3 personal best
Gwynn Postlewait had an impressive performance at the 2024 Northwest Region Age Group Championships, representing both the Newport Swim Team and the city of Newport with distinction. Qualifying in four events and achieving three new personal bests is a significant achievement, especially considering the level of competition at this event. With over 900 competitors from seven states, placing 33rd in both the 50 Free and the 200 Breaststroke, as well as 34th in the 100 Breast, demonstrates her dedication and skill in swimming. Gwynnâs success...
Newport hosts spring break tournaments this week
Newportâs baseball team takes a 3-2 record into its annual spring break tournament. The Cubs beat Tillamook 2-0 last Thursday as their final tuneup for the Oregon Coast Invitational. Newport was scheduled to face Henley on Monday, St. Helens on Wednesday and Seaside on Friday. The Cubs earlier beat Seaside 6-1 and Astoria 8-4 and...
Cubs travel to The Dalles, just fall short
The No. 11-ranked Newport High Cubs (2-1) had a great start to their OSAA Class 4A baseball schedule in winning their first two nonleague road games. The Cubs won 6-1 over the Seaside High Seagulls (2-1) in their March 13 season opener, followed by an 8-4 win over the Astoria High Fishermen (1-3) March 15. The Cubs then traveled on a long road trip to the Columbia Gorge to face The Dalles High Riverhawks (2-1) March 18 and they were seeking to get a third...
End of an era
Eleanorâs Undertow in Lincoln City is now officially closed. Ellie the mermaid has left the pink building â she swam away Thursday, Feb. 29, with her surfing buddies from ZuhG Life. Owners Vickie and Tom Brosy (Eleanorâs daughter and son-in-law) expressed thanks to all of the loyal customers over the past 44 years âWhere the Bay Meets the Surf on SW 51st.â
Final winter beach cleanup Saturday
The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has teamed up with North Lincoln Sanitary Service, Thompsonâs Sanitary Service and Lincoln County surf shops to help clean up local beaches this winter. The final event in the series is this Saturday, March 16. For their help in keeping local beaches clean, volunteers will be entered to win prizes donated by the surf shop partners and the Surfrider Foundation. To participate, volunteers can use their own supplies or pick up bags and gloves at one of the...
The Newport Swim Team continues to impress
The Newport Swim Team had an impressive showing at the 2024 WL Construction CAT Spring Invite in Corvallis! With every team member contributing to the score, multiple top 10 finishes, and a wealth of personal best times, itâs clear that the teamâs hard work and dedication are paying off. The standout performances across various age groups, from breaking team records to winning multiple events and earning numerous personal bests, showcase the depth of talent within the team. Their 8th place finish in a competitive field, especially against teams with significantly more swimmers, is commendable. Congratulations to the Newport Swim Team for their achievements and for representing their community with such strong performances!
Toledo, Newport teams shine in classroom
Toledoâs girls basketball team was one of the top squads in Class 2A in the classroom. The Boomers tied for second in the Academic All-State program with a team grade-point average of 3.82. Newportâs state champion boys swim team also was one of the best in the classroom, ranking fourth for Class 4A-3A-2A-1A (second among 4A schools) with a 3.85 GPA. The Cubsâ girls squad, which also was state champions,...
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