Get ready to celebrate some outstanding performances from Oregon high school teams!
From wrestling and basketball to swimming and skiing, these teams have showcased their skills and determination in various tournaments and competitions.
Let’s dive into the highlights and commend the top teams for their achievements.
Barlow wrestling
The Bruins emerged victorious at the Colton Holly tournament hosted at Wilsonville High School, securing first place among 15 competing teams with a total of 263.5 points. Sandy followed closely in second with 211.5 points. Barlow celebrated two individual tournament champions: Olin Stolie at 126 pounds and Layth Qouchbane at 175 pounds.
Crane boys basketball
The Mustangs from Class 1A maintained their unbeaten streak with a solid 66-45 victory over Class 3A Dayton at the MLK Showcase held at Westside Christian High School. Senior Joah Friedrichsen led Crane with 19 points, and they continued their reign by posting a 79-44 win at Adrian, marking their 44th consecutive win, leaving them at 5-0 in league play and 17-0 overall.
Crater wrestling
The Comets triumphed at the Reser’s V Tournament of Champions at Sherwood High School, finishing first among 26 teams with a total of 186.5 points. Canby secured the second position with 167 points. Crater had two individual champions: Jeremiah Olivia at 126 pounds and Joey Hutchins at 132 pounds.
Elgin girls wrestling
The Huskies shone at the 1A Statewide Girls Tournament, hosted at Winston Middle School, where they clinched the title with a final score of 50 points, ahead of Joseph, who scored 30 points. Elgin also celebrated two individual champions with Jacie Lathrop at 135 pounds and Bailey Hasbell at 145 pounds.
Grants Pass wrestling
The Cavemen claimed victory at the Tualatin Invitational, held at Tualatin High School, finishing first among 18 teams with 292 points, clearly ahead of McMinnville who placed second with 240 points. They had three individual champions: Patrick Murphy at 106 pounds, Owen Hull at 165 pounds, and Ashton Park at 175 pounds.
Henley girls basketball
The Hornets secured a 53-44 home victory over Cascade Christian and followed it up with a 63-42 win at Phoenix in a Skyline Conference clash, extending their win streak to seven games. With these victories, Henley improved their record to 5-0 in conference play and 15-2 overall. Freshman Makayla Schroeder stood out with a remarkable 36 points and 30 rebounds across these two matchups.
Hidden Valley boys basketball
The Mustangs achieved a crucial 55-37 win against Mazama in a Skyline Conference showdown at Hidden Valley High School. This victory marked their third consecutive win, resulting in a three-way tie among Hidden Valley, Phoenix, and Mazama at the top of the conference standings, all sitting at 3-1. Senior Austyn Klingler led the scoring for Hidden Valley with 21 points.
Jesuit girls skiing
The Crusaders dominated the Metro League slalom race at Timberline, finishing first with a combined two-run time of 4 minutes, 19.18 seconds. Oregon Episcopal School came in second at 4:43.43. Lucia Dausz led the Crusaders with an impressive third-place individual finish, clocking in at 1:23.38 over two runs.
Lake Oswego boys swimming
The Lakers defeated West Linn 91-78 in a Three Rivers League dual meet at the Lake Oswego District Pool, advancing their record to 4-0 in TRL meets. Junior Alexandru Epifanov showcased his talent, winning both the 50-yard freestyle and 100 backstroke events, significantly contributing to the team’s success.
Lowell wrestling
The Devils took home the team title at the Alsea Bay Classic held at Waldport High School, placing first with a score of 187 points, while Dayton secured second with 113.5 points. Lowell celebrated five individual tournament champions: Shelby Plagmann at 138 pounds, Adam Davis at 144, Ben Thurman at 165, Paul Clark at 175, and David Finch at 285.
Mazama girls basketball
The Vikings broke a 35-game losing streak with an impressive 52-44 victory at La Pine in a nonleague matchup. Junior Armeda Kirkpatrick contributed significantly, scoring 13 points to lead Mazama to this much-anticipated win, marking their first victory since defeating La Pine 42-39 on November 29, 2023.
McDaniel girls wrestling
The Mountain Lions excelled at the Joe Stewart Invitational, which took place at Putnam High School, securing first place with a score of 103 points. Caldera trailed with 87 points. Zylah Thorne stood out, winning a tournament title in the 170-190 pounds category, playing a pivotal role in the Mountain Lions’ success.
North Douglas girls basketball
In a thrilling nonleague encounter, the Warriors secured a 31-25 victory on home turf against the top-ranked Country Christian. This win marked North Douglas’s seventh consecutive triumph, boosting their season record to 11-3, while Country Christian’s record adjusted to 14-2. Senior guard Brooklyn Cyr was outstanding, contributing 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in this hard-fought matchup.
North Eugene girls wrestling
The Highlanders claimed the title at the Willamette Invitational, held at Willamette High School, finishing with a competitive score of 93 points, narrowly defeating Oakridge, which garnered 90 points. North Eugene celebrated three individual champions at the event: Keana Lopez (105 pounds), Gray Basolo (135), and Abbie Hock (190).
North Medford wrestling
At the Rogue Valley Championships hosted at North Medford High School, the Black Tornado emerged victorious, scoring 242.5 points. South Medford followed closely behind with a total of 222.5 points. North Medford showcased impressive talent with five individual champions, including Emmett Schmidt (106 pounds), Samuel Hesler (126), Joseph Borraggine (132), Anthony Hall (138), and Heston Likens (157).
Oakridge wrestling
The Warriors skated past North Eugene with a narrow edge at the Willamette Invitational, finishing first with 165.5 points compared to North Eugene’s 164. Oakridge also celebrated three individual champions in the tournament: Jonavin Keller (126 pounds), Kayden Tiller (150), and Lee Brainard (190).
Philomath girls swimming
The Warriors shone brightly in a five-team meet at Clemens Community Pool in Philomath, securing first place with a score of 82 points. Blanchet Catholic followed in second place with 65 points. Kyah Weeber played a pivotal role in this victory, winning both the 100-yard butterfly and the 100 breaststroke events.
Sheldon boys basketball
In a dominant performance against Roseburg, the Irish cruised to a 71-46 victory during a Southwest Conference clash at Sheldon High School, marking their sixth consecutive win. After a commanding 59-24 win against Willamette earlier in the week, Sheldon improved to 4-0 in conference play and 12-5 overall. Senior guard Nathan Sheley was exceptional, tallying 26 points in the win while senior Rocco Graziano reached a significant career milestone with his 1,000th point.
Sherwood boys basketball
The Bowmen secured a 68-51 victory over Century in a Pacific Conference battle before triumphing 69-35 against Liberty, extending their winning streak to five games. Junior Brody Rygh put up impressive numbers across the two games with a combined total of 40 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, helping the team to a 4-0 conference record and lifting Sherwood to a 12-4 overall tally.
South Albany girls basketball
The RedHawks achieved a 42-33 victory over Silverton in a Mid-Willamette Conference matchup at Silverton High School. This win placed South Albany in a three-way tie for the top of the conference standings, with Silverton and Corvallis, all tied at 6-1. Junior Taylor Donaldson led the scoring efforts for South Albany, dropping 21 points and gathering five rebounds.
Sunset boys skiing
The Apollos showcased their skiing prowess by winning the Metro League slalom race at Timberline. They finished with a remarkable two-run team time of 4 minutes, 0.73 seconds, leading Oregon Episcopal School, which finished second at 4:23.77. Additionally, the Apollos celebrated Jack Mullen, who clinched the individual victory with his two-run time of 1:14.72.
Taft girls wrestling
The Tigers claimed the championship title at the Alsea Bay Classic, held at Waldport High School, with a top score of 54 points, surpassing Knappa’s 42.5. Julia Towers was a standout, winning an individual title at 120 pounds and significantly contributing to the team’s overall success.
Valley Catholic girls basketball
The Valiants dominated with a strong 68-24 win against Portland Adventist Academy and followed it up with a 42-10 triumph over De La Salle North Catholic in Lewis & Clark League competition. These two victories have propelled Valley Catholic to a seven-game winning streak, bringing their league record to 7-0 and an overall mark of 12-6.
Willamina girls wrestling
The Bulldogs shined at the Girls Golden Yam Challenge, held at Yamhill-Carlton High School, taking first overall in the 18-team tournament with a score of 93 points. Sisters followed closely behind with 91 points. The Bulldogs celebrated three individual champions: Zoe Brewer (110 pounds), Sadie Risseeuw (155), and Lainee Hibdon-Barton (170).
Wilsonville boys basketball
The Wildcats achieved their ninth consecutive victory, triumphing 68-57 over Canby in a Northwest Oregon Conference contest at Wilsonville High School, bolstered by a stellar performance from senior guard Cole Hammack, who scored 23 points. Wilsonville also claimed an 84-35 win at Milwaukie earlier in the week, improving their conference record to a league-leading 7-0 and an overall record of 14-2.
Yamhill-Carlton girls wrestling
The Tigers showcased their skills at the Dayton Girls Night tournament, which took place at Dayton High School. Yamhill-Carlton finished first at the 15-team event, scoring 91 points, with Estacada coming in second with 66 points. Madaline Allen (100 pounds) and Addison Tuning (145) both emerged as individual champions for the Tigers.
