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Tillamook swimmers defeat Scappoose and St. Helens
The Tillamook boys’ swim team turned back Scappoose 91-71 on January 4, during a league dual meet and kept their dual meet momentum rolling against St. Helens on January 9. Jack Sappington and Landon Munly led the team against Scappoose with two wins in each of their events. Sappington won the 500 Freestyle in a time that would have placed 5th in the state last year as well as the 100 breaststroke, while Landon Munly won the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. ...
Three Capes Marathon Relay returns to the Tillamook Coast February 24
When former Cheesemaker harrier Carter Kunert signed up for the 2022 Three Capes Relay, he knew who the perfect teammate would be for the race: his mom. “It was Carter’s idea,” Angie Kunert said. “He’d done the race since he was an eighth grader, but never the half [marathon]. The Three Capes Marathon Relay is a 26.2 mile course traveling the Three Capes Scenic Loop, starting at Cape Meares Lake,...
Middle school girls’ basketball team excels
The Tillamook High Cheesemakers girls’ basketball team has enjoyed their best start to a season in at least a decade, thanks in no small part to first-year Head Coach Chris Lee and senior trio Savannah Crawford, Rebekah Werner and Peyton Rawe. But a less obvious driver of the team’s success has been a core group of underclassmen who have come onto the squad with a strong basis thanks to the efforts of Aaron Vogel, coach of Tillamook’s seventh grade travel squad. ...
Cheesemaker boys lose close game
The Tillamook Cheesemakers boys’ basketball team lost a nail-biter 49-45 at home against the Molalla Indians on January 4, finishing their non-league schedule 2-8. Tanner Hoskins scored 17 points on the evening and Griffyn Boomer contributed 11, as a clutch three late in the game allowed Molalla to escape with the narrow victory. Molalla came out with two quick threes to take a six-point lead before a Hoskins layup put...
Tillamook wrestling prepares for fifth meet of season
The Tillamook High Cheesemakers boys and girls wrestling teams will compete in their fifth meet of the season Jan. 6 at McMinnville. Tillamook’s large group of wrestlers (75 total), guided by fifth-year head Coach Rex Metcalfe, has enjoyed some success on the mats and they’re hoping to continue their good season at the 16-team McMinnville Invitational Tournament Saturday at 9 a.m. at McMinnville High School. “We’re a pretty young team...
TBCC Foundation hosts 2nd Annual North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament
The TBCC Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, January 27, at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. From 11 AM to 5 PM, teams will compete in a round-robin style tournament for ultimate cornhole glory, all in the spirit of fun and to support an important cause. All proceeds from the tournament go toward the TBCC Career-to-Career Scholarship program. Last year’s Throwdown was a great success; with over 35 teams competing and a great spectator turnout, the...
Local moms found charity to support youth sports
A pair of local moms have teamed up to help support local youth athletes pursue their sports dreams with financial assistanace. Lesley Wilson and Heidi Rieger founded Mook Youth Sports when their sons and several friends qualified for a football tournament in Las Vegas and the costs presented a hurdle to participation. The group has been raising funds to support that trip but Wilson and Rieger are determined to continue their efforts and help other kids in similar situations across the county. ...
Tillamook girls down Molalla
The Tillamook lady Cheesemakers basketball team downed the Molalla Indians in a home matchup on January 4, finishing their non-league season 7-4 with the 58-43 win. Vivian Vogel and Aubrey Hilton led the Mooks’ offensive attack, with each scoring in 17 points, while Adrian Vogel chipped in 10, as the Mooks pulled away from the Indians in the second half.
Tillamook swimmers excel at home
The boys and girls swim teams had some huge times on December 14, in their third and final meet of the first half of the season. The meet was intended to be the annual league dual meet with Seaside. However, Taft and Newport asked to join and their teams brought some impressive competition to the meet. Newport boys will challenge for a state championship this year and they brought a number of strong swimmers. “I thought our boys hung with them (Newport) well and actually...
Former Cheesemaker harriers run at NCAA III Nationals for George Fox
Once repping Cheesemaker jerseys on the racecourse, Sarah Pullen (‘21) and Gabe Lachenmeier (‘18) toed the line at the NCAA III Cross Country National Championships for the George Fox Bruins on Nov. 18 in Newville, Pennsylvania. At the National Championships, the George Fox women’s and men’s cross-country teams finished 19th and 11th overall. Lachenmeier completed the 8k course in a time of 26:34 as the 6th Bruin on the team...
Mooks boys’ hoops falls to Banks
The Tillamook Cheesemakers’ boys’ basketball team dropped a road matchup against the Banks Braves on December 20, losing 43-57. The loss came two days after the Mooks got their first win of the season over Sheridan and was the Braves’ first victory of the year. Tillamook struggled with turnovers throughout the game and could never find their rhythm offensively with senior guard Tanner Hoskins out for the game, allowing Banks...
Loss snaps five game win streak for Lady Mookds
Tillamook’s girls’ basketball team took a tough loss against the Banks Braves on December 20, falling 49-32 in Banks and snapping a five-game winning streak. The lady Mooks struggled offensively throughout the game as turnovers and cold outside shooting bogged their offense down and allowed the Braves to secure the win. The game started off inauspiciously for the Cheesemakers, as they were unable to notch a point in the first...
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