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State baseball playoffs & scores: Banks rolls to semifinals with 15-0 win over La Pine
No one thought it was going to be easy, but as it turned out — it kind of was. The No. 2-seeded Banks baseball team cruised into the 3A state semifinals with a five-inning 15-0 win over No. 7-seeded La Pine on Friday afternoon, May 24, at Banks High School. From the first pitch the Braves battered La Pine starter Deakon Looney, and with help from a shaky Hawks defense,...
Recognized: CMHS receives Gold Council Award
Clatskanie High School has received the Gold Council Award, a recognition for having a high-achieving leadership program. Clatskanie High School was one of 21 high schools and five middle schools in the state that received recognition. The school was awarded the Gold Council Award at the OASC Spring Leadership Conference in April. The award, sponsored by the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC), sets high standards for student councils and...
No. 15 Scappoose softball gets rivalry revenge with 2-1 quarterfinals win over No. 7 St. Helens
With runners on second and third with two outs in the top of the fifth inning, No. 15 Scappoose High School softball junior Brooklyn Schmidt wasn’t going to be denied. After fouling off five pitches and drawing a full count, Schmidt took pitch No. 10 of her at bat against No. 7 St. Helens pitcher Ava Eib and blooped it into short centerfield. The ball was placed perfectly where Lions...
Triumphant Return: CMHS Science Fair back in action
With 159 exhibits and nearly 300 in attendance, the Clatskanie Middle/High School (CMHS) Science Fair, dormant since Covid, came springing back to life on May 15. Middle and high schoolers were excited to show their endeavors and how much they had learned this year in school. “After five years of not being able to host a science fair due to Covid restrictions, it was a great turnout,” CMHS Principal Laurie Maughan said. ...
Banks School District secures bond for campus upgrades, early results show
Early election results are in, and Banks students will most likely be seeing major classroom upgrades with a new school bond. As it stands, the vote to approve Measure 34-36 leads with over 60%, as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. So far, ballot returns show a little more than 42% of registered voters weighing in, though not all have been tabulated. Oregon law allows for ballots postmarked on Election Day to be counted if received within the following week. ...
Diamond Dynamos: Washington & Columbia County's standout baseball & softball performances (May 13-17)
Below are the best of the best performances from last week on the Washington and Columbia County high school baseball and softball diamonds: Baseball Kruz Schoolcraft of Sunset allowed no hits and struck out 11 in a complete game shutout of Aloha.Coleton Noah of Forest Grove went 4-for-4 with a triple, double, two RBI and three runs-scored in a loss to McMinnville.Kyle Sheller of Sherwood went 3-for-4 with a home...
Reading disorder? No problem for Banks middle schooler
(BANKS) — Evangeline Koschmann is, in many ways, a typical sixth-grader who enjoys typical sixth-grade things. However, she’s also atypical in that she inspires her fellow students and teachers alike. “She just has such a great attitude,” Banks Middle School teacher Kim Carson said about Koschmann. “I enjoy talking with her, and I’ve learned so much from her. I just think she’s such an inspiration to kids and teachers too.” ...
Freshman enjoys assisting seniors after school
(SCAPPOOSE) — After helping in the Scappoose High School cafeteria and participating in the school choir, you might think Joshua Normine would want to settle down and catch a YouTube video (or two) just to relax. But no. In his off time, you’ll likely find Normine, a 16-year-old junior, helping a senior citizen with a daily chore. At school, Normine has a keen interest in cooking and helps in the...
Student stays busy perking up others
(ST. HELENS) — A senior at St. Helens High School, Matthew Boren serves his school in many ways, helping out in the kitchen, assisting with laundry, and, most importantly, helping lift the spirits of those around him. Boren is in the transition program at St. Helens High, which means he is working on life skills and work training until he turns 21. It’s challenging for Boren since he experiences a...
Jesuit boys golf holds on for 10th state title in program history, tied for most in state history
With the wind whipping and scores starting to soar higher, Jesuit High School boys golf had to find a way to buckle down. Of course, that’s nothing new for the 2024 Metro League champions and its core of seniors in Mason Zimmerman, Grady Brown and Evan Post. Mix in a couple juniors going low in Joseph Ulrich and Jack Harrington, and for the 10th time in program history, the Crusaders...
IN FOCUS: Rainier track athletes celebrate school records by breaking vinyl records
Rainier High School track and field athletes Acacia Murphy and Ella Marvin set school records en route to winning Central 2B League titles on Friday, May 10 at Kalama High School. To celebrate, their
Freshman enjoys assisting seniors after school
(SCAPPOOSE) — After helping in the Scappoose High School cafeteria and participating in the school choir, you might think Joshua Normine would want to settle down and catch a YouTube video (or two) just to relax. But no. In his off time, you’ll likely find Normine, a 16-year-old junior, helping a senior citizen with a daily chore. At school, Normine has a keen interest in cooking and helps in the...
State baseball playoffs & scores: Banks rolls to semifinals with 15-0 win over La Pine
No one thought it was going to be easy, but as it turned out — it kind of was. The No. 2-seeded Banks baseball team cruised into the 3A state semifinals with a five-inning 15-0 win over No. 7-seeded La Pine on Friday afternoon, May 24, at Banks High School. From the first pitch the Braves battered La Pine starter Deakon Looney, and with help from a shaky Hawks defense,...
Career fair at Scappoose Middle School hopes to inspire students to select a career
In middle school or high school, students may not know what career they will ultimately pursue. But they might get a nudge in the right direction at Scappoose Middle School, on Wednesday, May 15, as speakers representing 16 different career clusters will be on hand at a career fair, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The career fair will feature local community members and business owners. ...
State baseball playoffs & scores: Banks rolls to semifinals with 15-0 win over La Pine
No one thought it was going to be easy, but as it turned out — it kind of was. The No. 2-seeded Banks baseball team cruised into the 3A state semifinals with a five-inning 15-0 win over No. 7-seeded La Pine on Friday afternoon, May 24, at Banks High School. From the first pitch the Braves battered La Pine starter Deakon Looney, and with help from a shaky Hawks defense,...
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