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Oregon Ducks are learning to live life without Bando
Mallory McGwire has been re-inserted into Oregon’s starting lineup since Lexi Bando’s injury. Photo courtesy of Oregon Athletics. When senior guard Lexi Bando was diagnosed with a left-leg stress fracture two weeks ago, No. 6 Oregon found themselves with a big problem: how would they fill her shoes? Bando has been the most reliable player in coach Kelly Graves’ four years with the Ducks, starting every game and averaging about 10 points an outing each season.
Things to do as sports come to screeching halt
The cancellation of sports, at nearly every level across the world, is sure to leave a gaping hole in the hearts and lives of many people, from athletes to sports fans and yes, even sports journalists. A central tenet of our lives is now all-but-gone, at least for the time being.
Tulelake trounces Hayfork in doubleheader
HAYFORK — Tulelake softball advances to 4-0 on the season after another sweep, this time of Hayfork in 21-1 and 18-2 wins. In the first game, an Evergreen League match, Tulelake opened with four shutout innings while the Honkers, behind four-, one-, five- and nine-run innings, powered to a 19-0 lead. A 2-1 fifth and final inning handed Tulelake the conference win. In three ABs, Allison Kandra led with four RBIs off two hits and two runs.
Lost River's Angela Taylor, Lakeview's Lampman earn SCL player of the year awards
Lost River’s Angela Taylor and Lakeview’s Jalen Lampman topped the Southern Cascade League basketball All-League honors with Player of the Year recognition and subsequent first-team honors. Lost River boys basketball head coach Jeff Baker was honored with Coach of the Year. On both sides, Lost River swept All-League honors, which is unsurprising given both teams’ domination in SCL play. The boys and girls teams finished with flawless league records and league championships.
Tulelake softball sweeps opening doubleheader against Big Valley
TULELAKE — Tulelake softball opened its 2020 season with a sweep in a doubleheader against Big Valley Tuesday in 16-3 and 14-1 blowout victories. The Honkers opened with an 8-0 first inning to stun the Cardinals and followed with 2-0 and 4-0 innings to take a 14-0 lead at the end of the third. Big Valley outscored Tulelake 3-2 in the fourth and final inning. Tulelake’s Yuleidy Gonzalez and Leea Brown had three RBIs apiece, while Anette Chavez added two.
Henley, KU state championship hopes cut short
Amid the spread of COVID-19, the Oregon State Athletics Association decided to cancel all remaining winter sports championships, including Henley and Klamath Union boys basketball’s Class 4A state quarterfinal games scheduled for Thursday in Forest Grove. The call brings an unceremonious end to the Hornets’ and Pelicans’ seasons.
Triad's Irvine, Roe earn All-Tournament Honors following state championship win
Following Triad boys basketball’s 58-56 state championship victory Saturday in Baker City, seniors Michael Irvine and Ethan Roe earned Class 1A All-Tournament first-team and second-team honors, respectively. Irvine’s top-three shooting performance during the tournament secured a first-team placement. He tied for third in total points with 52 in three games off third-place 58% shooting from the field. He tied for sixth in the tournament with 67% free-throw shooting.
Getting the team back together:
It’s now the third year that Matt Nordin has tried to bring semi-professional football back to Klamath. The Basin Berserkers, a reincarnation of the Basin Crusaders, look to finally get a team off the ground as they seek admittance into the Pacific Northwest Football League (PNFL), an adult semi-pro contact league in Washington and Oregon.
No. 4 Henley outpaces Baker
Henley boys basketball let the Baker Bulldogs chip away at its 22-point lead Saturday afternoon. In the Class 4A first-round playoff game, the No. 4-tournament seed Hornets had the clear advantage, outpacing the No. 13-seeded Bulldogs at every turn to build a 52-30 buffer headed into the final ten minutes. But Henley faltered and the Hornets entered a scoring drought, managing just two field goals in the first eight minutes of the quarter.
No. 2 Triad advances to semifinal
BAKER CITY — No. 2 Triad boys basketball advanced past No. 7-seeded Joseph 61-41 Thursday to reach the Class 1A state semifinal. The Timberwolves led from the start, taking an eight-point advantage into the second quarter. Triad added another eight points to its lead before halftime to lead 32-16. Joseph managed to rally to a 14-14 tie in the third, but still trailed 16 points. The Timberwolves finished the job in the final ten minutes to round out their 20-point quarterfinal win.
No. 2 Triad faces No. 7-seed Joseph in state quarterfinal
No. 2-seeded Triad boys basketball opens play at the Class 1A state championship later today as the Timberwolves take on the No. 7-seed Joseph Eagles Thursday. The Eagles, who are ranked ninth in Class 1A boys basketball, finished the regular Old Oregon League season 9-3, 22-7 overall, and went on an 8-0 run in the midseason. Joseph lost to Old Oregon conference champion Nixyaawii in its final regular-season game before routing Jordan Valley 63-39 and No. 10-seed South Wasco County 43-40.
Butte Valley boys upset Big Valley for championship
REDDING — Butte Valley boys basketball won its third CIF Northern Section Division XII championship in four years Saturday in a 60-45 upset of Evergreen League opponent Big Valley. The Bulldogs entered the tournament as a No. 5 seed, but would go on to win three straight upsets, including Saturday’s win against the No. 2 Cardinals, to win out and take home the championship.
Bonanza's Tenold ties school wrestling records
Bonanza senior wrestler Oak Tenold has seen Danny Harless’ name on the wall of the Antlers’ wrestling room for four years. Harless, who graduated in 2000, was previously the only wrestler from Bonanza to place in the OSAA state tournament all four years of high school, according to head coach Steve Tenold. That was, until Saturday’s state wrestling tournament.
Butte Valley boys and girls in championship
Butte Valley boys and girls basketball have both made it to the CIF Northern Section Division XII championship. It’s the first time in several years that both sides of the Bulldogs’ basketball program have made it all the way to the final round, according to Butte Valley athletic director Martin Deane. Saturday afternoon at Shasta College the boys’ and girls’ teams will either win out or end their seasons just shy of the championship.
Ice Hawks falter 5-3 in Medford
MEDFORD — The Klamath Falls Ice Hawks hockey dropped a 5-3 match Saturday against the Southern Oregon Spartans in Medford. The Ice Hawks held with the Spartans through the first and second periods, matching Southern Oregon’s goals one-for-one for a 2-2 draw at the start of the third. Klamath Falls took the lead early in the third off an unassisted goal by Gavin Graham, but the Spartans responded with three uncontested goals in the third to take the 2-point win.
Butte Valley girls advance to final; KU boys and girls falter Friday
GREENVILLE — No. 4 Butte Valley girls basketball advanced to the CIF Northern Section Division 7 championship Friday in a 53-51 upset win over No. 1-seed Greenville. Greenville was tied with the Bulldogs at 51 as the clock wound down. With ten seconds on the clock, Butte Valley’s McKenzie Anderson made a basket to secure the Bulldogs championship hopes. Anderson had 11 points, five points behind team-points-leader Jasmine Garcia who had 16.
Henley's Neubert named Skyline Player of the Year
Henley boys basketball senior Matthew Neubert collected the most prestigious All-League award as he was named the Skyline Conference boys basketball Player of the Year. Head coach Luke Hammond joined him with a Coach of the Year honor for leading the Hornets to a No. 4-seed in the state championship before it was abruptly called off last week. The Hornets added five more All-League honors, including a first-team mention for senior DJ Hall and an All-Defensive team mention for senior Seth Howe.
Butte Valley boys advance to division championship
HAYFORK — In a 63-49 upset rout, No. 5-seed Butte Valley boys basketball punched its ticket to the CIF Northern Section Division 7 championship Thursday on the road at No. 1-seed Hayfork. The victory will send the Bulldogs to Shasta College Saturday, Feb. 29, for the championship game against either No. 2-seed Big Valley or No. 3-seed Greenville. A score from the game had not been reported at press time.
Ice Hawks sweep Medford in weekend series
A first-period goal by Klamath Fall’s Sherman Durant Sunday was all the Ice Hawks needed to seal the deal on a weekend sweep of the Medford Jr. Spartans. With just over a minute remaining in the first quarter and Gavin Graham in the penalty box, Grace Girdner found Durant for a short-handed goal. The Jr. Spartans struggled to find an equalizer and even with two scoreless periods for the Ice Hawks, Klamath Falls secured the 1-0 win.
Triad girls pick up second straight win
REDMOND — Triad girls basketball picked up its second-straight win Friday on the road at Central Christian in a narrow, one-point victory. The Timberwolves have had a slow start to their season, including a 12-game skid midseason, but all the pieces are coming together for Triad as the season end nears. The Timberwolves have won three of their last four games to improve to 4-12 in Mountain Valley League.
Lost River, Triad boys undefeated in league
CANYONVILLE — Lost River boys basketball snagged its 11th-straight win in a decisive 80-32 victory Friday at Canyonville to remain undefeated in Southern Cascade League. The Raiders bested the Pilots in every quarter, averaging a 12-point advantage in each period. Lost River stunned Canyonville in the third, holding the Pilots to two points as the Raiders went on a 25-point surge. Lost River’s Junior Pena led the Raiders with 17 points, including nine points beyond the arc.
Hosanna Christian outlasts Chiloquin comeback attempt
CHILOQUIN — Chiloquin boys basketball isn’t the tallest team. The Panthers know that, but they take pride in being one of the fastest and scrappiest teams in their league. On Friday, however, it was their ability to slow down and be patient on offense that allowed them to rally back to within 12 points against Hosanna Christian Friday after being down by as many as 22.
Schroeder's career night powers Chiloquin past Hosanna Christian
CHILOQUIN — When Chiloquin girls basketball played Hosanna Christian earlier this season, they let the Lions chip away at a handsome lead late in the game. They got comfortable and started to slip as the Lions rallied in the second half, but the Queens learned their lesson. Friday, they knew not to ease up against the Lions and played the whole 40 minutes hard.
Bonanza boys drop another Tuesday
BONANZA — After picking up its first league win Saturday, Bonanza boys basketball dropped another game Tuesday at home against Glide for a 1-8 start to Southern Cascade League play. The Antlers held out through the first quarter to trail just two points, but started to lag as the Wildcats pulled away for a nine-point lead at halftime. After the break, Glide stunned Bonanza in a 16-7 quarter. A nearly tied final ten minutes kept the Antlers at bay.
'Try to stop me'
When Madison Shearer, a Henley senior, first told her parents she wanted to wrestle, they shut her down. Her dad, worried about the thoughts and intentions of teenage boys rolling around on a mat with his freshman daughter, told her no. “I don’t feel comfortable with you wrestling boys,” Shearer says he told her. His response wasn’t abnormal, and nor was his reluctance about girls wrestling boys unprecedented.
Bonanza girls can't keep up with Lost River
BONANZA — Bonanza girls basketball head coach Ray Struve knew his team was up to a steep task Friday night. The Antlers were hosting their rivals, Southern Cascade League opponent Lost River Raiders, who remain undefeated in-league. His young team, with just three seniors, would need to focus on defending against the Raiders’ 3-point game and staying disciplined.
Lost River goes five straight to start SCL play
MERRILL — Following a four-overtime game between Lost River boys and Butte Falls, Lost River girls basketball made quick work of the Loggers in a 54-17 win Tuesday night to remain undefeated in the Southern Cascade League. The Raiders denied the Loggers in the first quarter, sprinting to a 16-0 lead. Their dominance continued as Lost River secured a 30-point halftime lead.
Mazama girls and boys drop a pair to Hidden Valley
After winning its first Skyline conference game of the season Friday, Mazama girls basketball dropped a seven-point loss Tuesday to start the conference season 1-1. Hidden Valley's 12-7 second quarter put the Vikings in a seven-point slump headed into halftime. Another 12-7 quarter for the Mustangs put Mazama at an even greater deficit and a 10-5 final quarter for the Vikings wasn't enough for the comeback win.
North Lake boys narrowly escape Hosanna Christian 30-29
SILVER LAKE — North Lake boys basketball snapped a Hosanna Christian four-game win streak Saturday at home in a close one-point game. The Cowboys 30-29 victory came in the final quarter as North Lake overcame a four-point deficit at the end of the third to rout the Lions and improve to 8-4 in Mountain Valley League. North Lake’s Silas Roth led all scorers with 19 points and had nearly 67% of the Cowboys’ points with eight rebounds.
'To meet him is to love him': Raiders team manager makes big impact
You can spot Ken Vieyra in a Lost River hat and polo on the Raiders’ girls basketball bench. Or maybe in the visiting students’ section or talking to the opponent’s assistant principal or athletic director. It doesn’t seem to matter for Vieyra who you are, where you’re from or even what school you go to. “To meet him is to love him,” Lost River principal Jamie Ongman said.
Butte Valley sweeps McCloud Thursday
DORRIS — Butte Valley boys and girls basketball both secured wins Thursday evening as the Bulldogs hosted Evergreen League opponent McCloud. Butte Valley girls got off to a quick start after dropping their first league loss Tuesday to rival Tulelake. The Bulldogs led 20-8 at halftime, holding the Loggers to just four points a quarter in the first half. The Loggers rallied back to take the second half by one point, but the comeback was too little too late as the Bulldogs advanced to 3-1 in league.
Butte Valley and Tulelake split boys and girls games Tuesday
DORRIS — Butte Valley and Tulelake each left with a win Tuesday night, as the Honkers’ girls team and Bulldog boys bested their Evergreen League opponents at Butte Valley 61-47 and 67-41, respectively. Tulelake girls outscored the Bulldogs 61-47 as the Honkers gained momentum in each quarter to extend their lead by two, zero, four and eight.
Triad boys narrowly outlast North Lake Friday
SILVER LAKE — North Lake boys basketball was just five points shy of snapping Triad’s 12-game winning streak Friday at home in a 45-40 loss. The Timberwolves led through halftime, but the Cowboys were right on their heels, trailing just four points at the break. Triad stretched their lead to seven at the end of the third. The Cowboys took the final quarter 19-17, but it wasn’t enough. North Lake’s Silas Roth led all scorers with 14 points and had two rebounds.
Mazama takes first, Henley second at Lafe Smith Memorial
BONANZA — Mazama wrestling took first place at Bonanza’s Lafe Smith Memorial Tournament with 216 points. Henley followed with 162. The Lafe Smith tournament, formerly known as the Bonanza Invitation, was renamed following long-time Bonanza wrestling coach Lafe Smith passing in the offseason. His former team earned 79 points for a fourth-place finish. In the 106s, Gage Martens of Union/Cove won by decision 6-0 over Henley’s Madison Shearer to finish first.
Lakeview girls bested Bonanza Wednesday
BONANZA — Lakeview girls basketball routed the Bonanza Antlers Wednesday in a Southern Cascade League road game to snap a two-game losing streak and end the Antlers’ two-game win streak. The Honkers managed to hold the Antlers to just one point in the first quarter as they powered to an 11-point lead. Bonanza bounced back in the second to take the quarter 10-6 and trail 18-11 at half. Lakeview rallied in the second half, extending its lead to 13 points.
Butte Valley downed Dunsmuir Tuesday
DUNSMUIR — Butte Valley boys basketball routed the Dunsmuir Tigers Tuesday on the road for a 70-49 Evergreen League win. The Bulldogs opened with an 18-10 first quarter and, although they faltered some in the second, carried a 6-point lead into halftime. Butte Valley came out to play its best quarter after the break, extending its lead to 15 before finishing with a 21-point advantage over the Tigers. Brandon Hensley led all scorers with 30 points off 7-of-11 free-throw shooting.
Chiloquin Queens hold off Hosanna Christian comeback attempt
Chiloquin girls basketball got comfortable. It happens, especially when you haven’t dropped a contest in nearly a month, are riding a six-game win streak and have a 26-point advantage. That’s where the Queens were Friday night at Mountain Valley League’s Hosanna Christian. After a slow start, Chiloquin powered to a 26-6 halftime lead, holding the Lions to just two field goals in the first half. In the third, the Queens’ dominance continued as they went on a 9-3 run to open the half.
New year, new editor: changes coming to Herald and News sports
A new year is likely to bring changes. Resolutions, lifestyle changes, new hobbies and perhaps, promotions. At least that’s the case for me. You may have noticed a new name at the top of the sports section, or a new title under my headshot. That’s right, there’s a new editor in town. When I was originally hired as a sportswriter for the Herald and News, the plan was always to prepare me for the job of sports editor in anticipation of Steve Matthies’ retirement.
Triad boys top 1A coaches poll
Triad boys basketball made history as the Timberwolves earned a No. 1 ranking in the OSAAtoday Class 1A coaches poll Thursday. Riding a 17-game win streak, Triad received seven first place votes to jump from No. 3 to top the poll. "It's always nice to get recognized from fellow coaches who understand basketball and who have a good idea of who they believe to be some of the better teams," Triad head coach Jason Young said.
Rodeo family
Herman Anderson started competing in rodeo with calf riding when he was about six years old. “I only did it once,” he said, laughing. “After I got up with a mouth full of dirt, I decided roping was a lot more fun.” Since then Anderson, a Klamath tribal member and a rancher in Beatty, competes in team roping and jackpots; and this year, he qualified for Senior Team Roping in the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) in Las Vegas, which started earlier this week.
Kennesaw State looks for third conference championship with young team
State report By Sierra Webster, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kennesaw State football opens the 2019 season Saturday at home with a No. 10 AFCA preseason rank and its second-largest freshman class in program history. The 48-man class trails only the inaugural class of 74 freshmen in the program’s first season in 2015, who graduated last year. The Owls return one starter on offense, with five freshmen primed to start in the season opener against Point, according to the team’s depth chart.
Georgia State focuses on high-tempo offense ahead of season opener
If you had been in Georgia State Stadium early last week, you would have heard Rocky Top blaring through the speakers in the baseball-field-turned-football-stadium. The tune is a song commonly associated with Tennessee athletics, the Panthers’ non-conference season-opening opponent, and is played at many of the Volunteers’ home games, such as Saturday when they host Georgia State in Knoxville. “I’m tired of that song to be honest with you,” starting quarterback Dan Ellington said.
An Overseas Dream: Atlanta’s stars head overseas to supplement WNBA income
As the end of the WNBA regular season nears, the league’s veteran stars, standouts and stable bench players alike prepare to pack their bags and head overseas for another season. Or two or three. Eight people on the Dream’s current roster -- including three of the team’s regular starters: Jessica Breland, Tiffany Hayes and Elizabeth Williams -- played overseas between the 2018 and 2019 seasons, the stamps in their passports sporting destinations across Europe and Asia.
Dream hand Phoenix a playoff berth in seven-point loss
State report By Sierra Webster, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It already was too late for the Dream. With a home loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday and the worst record in the league, the Dream was eliminated from WNBA playoff contention. But their opponents, the No. 8 Phoenix Mercury were looking to secure the final open playoff spot with a win Thursday night in State Farm Arena. In a 65-58 victory, the Mercury managed just that, handing the Dream their 23rd loss of the season and 11th at home.
Rainbow Trout brings inclusive approach to water polo
Water lapped over the edges of the McAuley Aquatic Center dive pool – home of the swimming-and-diving competition at the 1996 Olympic Games. The sound of voices and splashing water echoed through the now-enclosed center in the wistful way sound carriers in indoor pools. “Atlanta 96” bins and 23-year-old Olympic flags and timers sat forgotten in a supply closet.
Angel McCoughtry wants to play in finale but Dream says she’s not cleared
The Atlanta Dream dropped their 12th straight game amidst rumors that franchise star Angel McCoughtry wanted to return for the team’s final regular-season game. The 87-83 loss to the Chicago Sky Tuesday night at State Farm Arena marked the Dream’s 22nd loss of the season. And with just five wins, the team could desperately use the return of five-time WNBA All-Star, two-time FIBA world champion and two-time gold-medal Olympian McCoughtry. “You can’t teach what Angel has,” coach Nicki Collen said.
Rafael Ortega is just the latest Brave to do ‘something special&rsquo...
Braves By Sierra Webster, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With Braves’ runners loading the bases, Rafael Ortega stepped up to bat as Atlanta trailed the Los Angeles Dodgers by two in the sixth inning Sunday at SunTrust Park. Behind a second strike and a foul ball, the Venezuelan outfielder hit a 390-foot home run over the right field wall. The grand slam would pull the Braves out of a 3-1 slump and give Atlanta a 5-3 lead that would ultimately win the game and the series against the Dodgers.
Braves can’t overcome Julio Teheran’s awful start
Braves By Sierra Webster, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution After his three walks in the second inning, Braves fans booed starting pitcher Julio Teheran as another Mets player walked to first base. Despite winning the first two games of the series against New York at home, the Braves dropped the final game 10-8 on Thursday night at SunTrust Park, going 2-1 in the series.
Falcons making strides in short-yardage situations
The Falcons have struggled in short-yardage situations. Despite finishing the 2018 regular season ranked fourth in the NFL in third-down conversions, the Falcons were more productive on third-and-4 or third-and-5 than they were on third down and 1-3 yards to go, according to offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter.
Georgia kindergarten teacher charged with 4 counts of child molestatio
“It would be nice if it would just go away. But it’s the case that never goes away.” Those words, spoken to KTLA in Los Angeles by retired prosecutor Stephen Kay, sum up his feelings on the Manson family killings, one of the most notorious mass murder cases in U.S. history. Kay, now 76, served as second chair in the prosecution of cult leader Charles Manson and members of his “family.” Early on the morning of Aug.
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