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Photos: Oregon City softball takes on Sheldon in 6A state title game

Confusion, anger, frustration – Oregon City softball loses 1-0 to Sheldon in championship

Pioneers’ jubilation cut short in final play that decided 2023 6A title game. Read moreConfusion, anger, frustration – Oregon City softball loses 1-0 to Sheldon in championship

Oregon City suffers tough 1-0 defeat to Sheldon in 6A State Softball Championship

Oregon City’s run to a state softball championship ended amidst controversy, as the Sheldon Irish defeated the Pioneers 1-0 on Saturday, June 3, at Jane Sanders S… Read moreOregon City suffers tough 1-0 defeat to Sheldon in 6A State Softball Championship

Oregon City softball back to the 6A state title game with 2-1 win over South Medford in the semifinals

Pioneers hold off Panthers' rally to return to the state title game after making it last year and taking second. Read moreOregon City softball back to the 6A state title game with 2-1 win over South Medford in the semifinals

Local track round-up: Bauman, Brown bring home individual state titles

A number of Happy Valley area athletes saw their track and field seasons come to a close at the 2023 OSAA track and field state championships at Hayward Field on … Read moreLocal track round-up: Bauman, Brown bring home individual state titles

Sophia Beckmon coasts to 6A girls high jump state championship

Despite jumping nearly two feet shorter than her season best mark of 22 feet, 4 inches, Oregon City senior Sophia Beckmon coasted to the 6A girls long jump state … Read moreSophia Beckmon coasts to 6A girls high jump state championship

Oregon City softball riding 11-game win streak into final game of the regular season

Oregon City won its 11th softball game in a row Friday, May 12, cruising past Tualatin 13-3 in run-rule fashion to clinch the Three Rivers League title with just … Read moreOregon City softball riding 11-game win streak into final game of the regular season

La Salle Prep boys, Nelson girls headline local state golf qualifiers

A number of local athletes qualified for the 2023 golf state championships at both the district and regional qualifiers this week.

Clackamas' Lauren Han headlines local 6A tennis state qualifiers

A number of local athletes punched their tickets to the OSAA tennis state championships at the Mt. Hood Conference district meet on Wednesday, May 10, at Mt. Hood Community College.

Oregon City equestrian ready to take on state after dominating districts

The Oregon City Equestrian Team recently continued a dominant season, sweeping their final Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) district meet at Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville on April 20-23.

Aaron Skinner hired as new football coach for Oregon City

This fall, Oregon City will have a new face leading its football program, as Aaron Skinner will take over as head coach, the Oregon City School District announced Thursday morning.

Oregon City's Sophia Beckmon breaks her own long jump record at Twilight Relays

Before the fourth flight of the girls long jump at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays on Friday at Jesuit High School, there’s a slight delay. The crew working the sand pit needs to find a longer tape measure, and fast.

Jackson Naugle joins Pamplin Media Group to cover high school sports

At heart, I’ve always been a local storyteller.

Davidson 6A Player of the Year; Miller named to second-team

Several of the area’s top high school basketball stars had their names etched into the history books this week as the Oregon Basketball Coaches Association released their all-state teams for the 2022-23 season.

Oregon City boys track sprinter Jayce Bartley feeling good in his senior season

No one was about to catch up to Jayce Bartley.

Lily Riley helps put smiles on the faces of her Oregon City softball team

It’s said that nobody’s perfect.

Oregon City School District taps University of Oregon staffer for athletic director

Trinity Gibbons, previously in Portland State University's athletics department, has experience with playing basketball, sports management

OSAA votes to add girls wrestling as sanctioned sport for 2023-2024 season

Girls wrestling will now be an officially sanctioned sport by the OSAA starting with the 2023-2024 season next school year.

Oregon City equestrian duo sets new district record in two-man sorting

The Oregon City High School equestrian team made history at the Tri-River Valley Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) meet held March 16-19 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds.

Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey excited to build upon strong rookie season

A year ago, Sam Coffey hit the ground running upon joining the Portland Thorns. As a rookie, the midfielder had a lot to learn as she took the step from college to professional soccer. But that didn’t mean she wasn’t ready for a significant role.

Thorns storylines: Coaching change, World Cup among 2023 challenges

The Portland Thorns begin their 11th season in the National Women's Soccer League on Sunday, March 26 when they host Orlando at 2 p.m. at Providence Park. Here are some things to watch as the Thorns aim to defend their 2022 league championship:

Class 6A girls basketball playoff roundup: No. 9 Oregon City all smiles as Miller, Craig lead Pios past No. 24 McNary

Following a disappointing end to the regular season, the Oregon City girls basketball team got out to a hot start in the state championship tournament.

Oregon City High School equestrian team wins first Tri-River Valley District competition as state title defense heats up

Following the first OHSET state championship in school history last year, the Oregon City High School equestrian team opened the 2022-23 district season on the right foot.

Oregon City High School swimmers lay foundation for future at 6A state championships

The swimmers from Oregon City High School may not have come home from the state championships with any gold around their necks, but the Pioneers sent a subtle warning shot that they could be a force for years to come.

Megan Craig, Mollie Miller spark second-half comeback as Oregon City girls basketball defeats West linn

Oregon City came out flat Tuesday night, Jan. 31, giving up the first seven points of the game to West Linn and missing all its 3-pointers in the first half.

Oregon City girls basketball gets back to basics in 48-31 home win over Tigard

Oregon City’s game plan against the Tigard Tigers on Friday night was to get back to basic, fundamental girls basketball.

Oregon City boys basketball looking to put the pieces together during league play

The Oregon City High School boys basketball team is a work in progress, but the team should still make some noise in the Three Rivers League.

High school swimming: Oregon City teams sweep past Tigard to stay perfect in Three Rivers League

The Oregon City High School swim teams each improved to 3-0 in Three Rivers League competition after sweeping Tigard in a dual meet Thursday, Jan. 5.

Slideshow: All the scenes from Oregon football's Holiday Bowl win

High school girls basketball: Oregon City continues strong start with POA Holiday Classic win over Kentwood

The Oregon City High School girls basketball team is off to a good start after taking second at the Capitol City Classic and winning its Holiday Classic opener.

High school boys basketball: Tracking the holiday hoops tournaments for Clackamas County teams

Follow your favorite teams from north Clackamas County with our high school basketball scoreboard, which is tracking all of the holiday hoops tournaments.

High school girls basketball: Tracking the holiday hoops tournaments for Clackamas County teams

Follow your favorite teams from north Clackamas County with our high school basketball scoreboard, which is tracking all of the holiday hoops tournaments.

High school swimming: Upstart Oregon City team sweeps West Linn in Three Rivers League dual meet

With a potent mix of returning veterans and a strong freshman class, the Oregon City High School swim teams are looking strong early in the 2022-23 season.

Games of the week, Dec. 15-21: Oregon City girls basketball heads to Capitol City Classic

The Pioneers are one of a handful of local teams heading down to Salem for the Capitol City Classic, while Lake Oswego hosts its annual girls tournament.