Kris Henry

Previous Columns

• North's Mitchell reels in ex-staffer Figoni - 5/7/2013
  

  North Medford's newest addition to its football staff just happens to be someone who has one of the longest relationships with head coach Mike...

• Harris steps aside as North mat coach - 4/30/2013
  

  Citing "family reasons" when there is a coaching resignation can be code for, "We want you to resign and here's how you can save face" or, "I can't...

• Towry shattered Panthers' scoring records - 4/16/2013
  

  When Kylie Towry was in middle school and about to make the transition to the high school level, she wasn't a no-doubt varsity selection for South...

• North's Carlson makes up for lost season - 4/9/2013
  

  Seventeen feet and six inches. Such a distance may not mean much to many, but it's everything these days for North Medford long jumper Emily Carlson.

• Wins in bloom for SOH baseball squads - 4/2/2013
  

  Few people think less of the state's power rankings, at least until the final few weeks of a season, than I do.

• To air is divine for Tratz of South - 3/26/2013
  

  When Casey Tratz wants to simply get away from it all, he grabs his snowboard and hits Mount Ashland for hours at a time.

• Baseball slate gets another alteration - 3/19/2013
  

  For the third time in three years, the Southern Oregon Hybrid baseball coaches have adopted a new approach to their conference schedule.

• Panthers leave Portland with lots to ponder - 3/12/2013
  

  The passing of another state tournament typically leaves a few areas of reflection, and this year's excursion to the Rose Garden proved no different.

• Murph makes the right moves - 3/5/2013
  

  For South Medford boys basketball coach Dennis Murphy, it's about the kids. Always has been, always will be.

• What if Spears family stayed in Medford? - 2/26/2013
  

  When a season comes to a close, it's hard not to play the "what-if" game.

• Roldan, Toney revel in record seasons - 2/19/2013
  

  Records are made to be broken, but some records are easier to break than others.

• North's Becker revels in special night out - 2/12/2013
  

  On the most basic level, it was just a moment to get dressed up for a big event.

• Thomas aims to build on title run at Reser's - 1/29/2013
  

  Less than 48 hours after his stunning run at the Reser's Tournament of Champions in Hillsboro, Crater junior wrestler Tyler Thomas was still trying...

• Panthers now must build on lessons learned - 1/22/2013
  

  South Medford girls basketball coach Tom Cole knew that his team's nonconference schedule would certainly test the Panthers' mettle.

• Eagles enjoying their moment in the sun - 1/15/2013
  

  Eagle Point administrators were very up front with Paul Bell when he interviewed for the school's girls basketball head coaching position two years...

• At 13, Weaver on fast track for Loggers - 1/8/2013
  

  At a time in life when the goal of most peers is simply to fit in with the crowd, Butte Falls teenager Raleigh Weaver has no problems plotting her...

• Turituri takes on heavy load for Comets - 12/11/2012
  

  Wrestling is always a weighty proposition, but how does that change when you're a Division I football recruit and size is at a premium?

• Gettman thankful for year Cascade enjoyed - 12/4/2012
  

  If winning a state championship were easy, every team would have at least one to call their own.

• Panther girls face rugged schedule this year - 11/27/2012
  

  Brutal. No wait, unbelievably brutal.

• No 'stars' is no problem for the Crusaders - 11/13/2012
  

  Over the years as a high school soccer coach, Dave Potter has been blessed with more than his fair share of forces of nature up front.

• Alvarez enjoying another special season - 11/6/2012
  

  Playing soccer has always been a special part of Humberto Alvarez's life, but it's certainly taken on an even greater meaning this year for the South...

• OSAA vote turns out favorable for local 3A schools - 10/30/2012
  

  The news was a little late getting to athletic directors Dave Fennell (Cascade Christian) and James Joy (St.

• Private schools may take hit with changes - 10/23/2012
  

  Sweeping changes in Oregon high school sports appear to be coming, with the first step likely to be taken next Monday when the Oregon State...

• Ashland succeeds with its system of two QBs - 10/16/2012
  

  There is an old adage in football that if you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one.

• Area 5A teams to start push for playoffs - 10/9/2012
  

  With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, teams are busy positioning themselves for the playoffs — and nowhere is that more...

• Medford soccer rivalries renewed today - 10/2/2012
  

  As far as competitive Black & Blue fall matchups go, few have it over the soccer games between North and South Medford high schools.

• Ex-South keeper North reaches big time - 9/18/2012
  

  The opportunity to join the Portland Timbers' U18 Academy soccer team was simply too great to pass up for South Medford High standout Mitch North.

• A little Faith pays off for Crater seniors - 5/15/2012
  

  First there was inspiration, followed by a little perspiration and, finally last Thursday, a definite celebration for a handful of Crater softball...

• Eagles pull off surprise for one of their own - 5/1/2012
  

  Mike Newmann managed some surprising efforts on the baseball field at Eagle Point High when he was an all-conference player but nothing to the degree...

• Fun in the Sun? - 4/24/2012
  

  When the sun finally came out and the weather turned warm this past weekend, the change in climate seemed to be celebrated throughout the Rogue...