Inspire, Motivate, Support
Within the friendly confines of Woodburn, a sophomore is working her tail off every night in the gym. For Aria Kent, this is a routine. While most are discouraged by the prospects of a losing season, Aria uses it as drive and motivation to not only improve, but as an opportunity to improve her team … Continue reading Player Feature – Aria Kent
Entering her senior season at Bend, Caitlin Wheeler had seen and experienced just about anything you can think of as a Lava Bear. Two state semifinals appearances, a transition from 5A to 6A, two playoff appearances in the new classification, a new conference full of mystery teams, etc. For Caitlin, the transition was kind of … Continue reading Player Feature: Caitlin Wheeler
Photo: Eric Watkins Albany -- Rivalry games are emotional, tension filled matchups featuring a team's largest opponent of importance to them. West and South Albany entered Tuesday's rivalry showdown on completely different paths, with the Bulldogs riding a four game winning streak, and the Redhawks on a two game losing streak after an 8-0 start … Continue reading West Albany Extends Their Win Streak, Hand South Albany Their Third Straight Loss 73-61
Photo: Eric Watkins Sweet Home -- A week ago, the Woodburn Bulldogs were coming off a tough loss to Stayton in the SCTC Invitational Tournament, a loss that every Bulldog felt was completely avoidable. Flip to the week after, and Woodburn is riding its biggest high of the season, coming up with a Tuesday win … Continue reading Woodburn Inserts Themselves Into 4A Contention With Two Statement Victories Over South Albany and Sweet Home
Photo: Eric Watkins Sweet Home -- Friday night opened Oregon West Conference play for the Woodburn Bulldogs and Sweet Home Huskies, two girls basketball programs looking for consistency to make a run at a state playoff berth. Woodburn entered on a four game losing streak to open the new year, while Sweet Home opened 2020 … Continue reading Woodburn Girls End The Losing Streak, Take Down Sweet Home 49-36 To Open Conference Play
Corvallis -- In a loaded Mid-Willamette Conference that features Silverton, Corvallis, West Albany, Crescent Valley, Lebanon, and South Albany, the West Albany Bulldogs entered conference action looking to establish themselves as contenders as opposed to pretenders. The young team came out struggling against seasoned Crescent Valley, but they pulled through and picked up a signature … Continue reading “We’ve Been Waiting A Long Time To Show Everybody What We’re Made Of”, West Albany Establishes Themselves As 5A Threats With A Win Over Crescent Valley
Photo: Eric Watkins Stayton -- Two conference foes met Saturday night in a tournament championship showdown that was destined to be a great matchup between two talented, evenly matched teams. Woodburn had a pair of challenging matches with Gladstone and Valley Catholic to reach the tournament championship, with both games coming down to the wire. … Continue reading Stayton Takes Down Woodburn 51-45 To Win The SCTC Boys Basketball Tournament
