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‘Cesspool’: Oregon High School Football Fans Throw Cake In Stands After Chanting N-word and Making Monkey Sounds at Rival Team
David Douglas High School in Portland, Oregon, is proud of its diversity and strong athletic program. Several Olympians, All-Star athletes, and NFL running back Claxton […] ‘Cesspool’: Oregon High School Football Fans Throw Cake In Stands After Chanting N-word and Making Monkey Sounds at Rival Team
Gresham cancels sports Friday, Oct. 4, after poor student attendance, continuing safety worries
With ongoing safety concerns swirling around Gresham High School, two varsity sports games were canceled/forfeited Friday, Oct. 4, due to low student attendance. The Gresham girls varsity game against Oregon City was canceled, and Gresham football forfeited its game against Central Catholic. In both cases the coaches/district believed the lack of players available would lead to safety concerns on the field. The Gresham-Barlow School District, in a letter to parents...
Readers respond: University is laundering its history
Apparently, when Pacific University looks at its past, it cannot tolerate what history tells it, (“Pacific University renames campus building for former U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin,” Sept. 26). At the time that Pacific University was founded in 1849 and produced its first graduate, Harvey W. Scott, in 1863,...
‘Ain’t no party like an Eagle party:’ Hillsboro football trounces Centennial 35-0
For large stretches of the game, the only thing slowing down Hillsboro football were some self-inflicted errors. Luckily they proved to only be flesh wounds. A third quarter touchdown plunge by junior running back Michael Hong, making it 28-0 on the road against Centennial, encapsulates that “find a way” mentality. Multiple flags on the drive backed the Spartans way up — 1st-and-10 became 1st-and-20 became 1st-and-28. But there was never any infighting. ...
Jefferson football rides two second-half defensive touchdowns to 28-19 win over Grant
No one hit harder on Friday, Oct. 4 than the Jefferson High School football team. That tenacity on defense helped the Democrats (3-2, 3-0 PIL) turn a 13-7 halftime deficit into a 28-19 win over visiting Grant (1-4, 1-1 PIL), the highlights being two pick-sixes in the second half. Junior Zae Clark Anderson had the first one from about 30 yards out that gave Jefferson the lead back at 21-19...
Monster third quarter leads Mountainside past Sunset 49-28
It was the start of a new season of sorts. Mountainside and Sunset squared-off in their Metro League opener Friday night, and in what amounted to the tail of two halves, the Mavericks defeated the Apollos 49-28 in a wild game on Oct. 4, at Sunset High School. The Apollos (1-4) took a 21-14 lead to the half, but the visiting Mavericks mustered 35 third quarter points thanks to a...
School Notes: Fall activities and more
Lake Oswego School District QPR Trainings These sessions, known as QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training, are designed to equip participants with the skills to help prevent suicide. QPR Suicide Prevention Training in English: 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14...
Lake Oswego football uses big plays, 'D' to beat Tualatin 45-31
The challenge was huge. The fifth-ranked Lake Oswego football team, hosting No. 2 Tualatin on Friday, Oct. 4, knew that the challenge was daunting – but the Lakers proved they were ready for it. Lake Oswego started fast, kept the talented Timberwolves in check throughout the night and walked off with a key 45-31 win at Lake Oswego High School. ...
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