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Case for the Defense

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:19 EST

In this case, last is first.

South Medford faces stiff test in second-ranked Jesuit

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:19 EST

When the second-ranked Jesuit football team comes to town today, the hope for South Medford is that a few intangibles may help level the playing field for the second-round affair.

St. Mary's Krieser tops list of District 6 stars

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:16 EST

Soccer coaches often covet those special players on opposing teams who simply have a knack for scoring goals.

SOU set for NAIA Tourney opener

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:15 EST

ASHLAND — Winners of 15 of their last 16 matches, the 13th-ranked Southern Oregon volleyball team plays 21st-ranked Lewis-Clark State in the NAIA Volleyball National Championship Opening Round Saturday night at McNeal Pavilion.

South Medford's Avila earns top SWC honor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36 EST

South Medford senior Brian Avila was tabbed as the Southwest Conference boys soccer player of the year during recent voting by the coaches, making it the second straight season a Panther was awarded the top honor.

Old home week for Crater, Hermiston

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:35 EST

CENTRAL POINT — Mark Hodges isn't quite sure what all the fuss is about, and John Beck is just happy to be playing football again.

Tornado's Maurer signs with Pepperdine

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34 EST

While most in the Rogue Valley were sheltering themselves from the cold air and rainy conditions last weekend, Matt Maurer was soaking things up in sunny Malibu, Calif.

Johnson, Boyd named to all-SWC first team

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34 EST

North Medford seniors Hillevi Johnson and Danielle Boyd were named to the first-team all-Southwest Conference volleyball squad.

Four Phoenix players earn all-Skyline status

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33 EST

Phoenix junior Danielle Smith was one of four Pirates honored to the Skyline Conference all-league squads.

Black Tornado, Panther girls tabbed to all-league squads

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33 EST

The North Medford and South Medford girls soccer teams each had a pair of first-team all-Southwest Conference players this season.

Trail Blazers survive

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30 EST

PORTLAND — Andre Miller had no excuses for Portland's near slip Wednesday night against the Pistons.

Arizona looks to slow down No. 11 Oregon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30 EST

TUCSON, Ariz. — After Arizona conceded 55 points to Oregon last year, the Wildcats' coaches might be tempted to destroy the game film.

St. Mary's boys eliminated in state semis

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:06 EST

With both team's top offensive player out of the game with injuries, offense was hard to come by in the Class 3A/2A/1A boys soccer state playoff semifinals between St. Mary's and Catlin Gabel.

Prospect, Butte Falls garner all-league selections

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:05 EST

Prospect and Butte Falls each had three players named to the Mountain Valley League volleyball all-league squads.

Moving On

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:04 EST

Fortune favors the prepared mind, and South Medford senior Gabe Rennels was nothing if not prepared Tuesday afternoon.

Local cross country stars grab awards

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:03 EST

North Medford senior Drew Jordan claimed the Southwest Conference boys cross country most outstanding award.

Crusader girls fall prey to Gladstone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:03 EST

It wasn't until the season came to a sudden halt for Dave Potter's soccer team that the toughest part of his job kicked in.

Ashland's Small named SSC's top player

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:02 EST

The Ashland volleyball team received five first-team all-Southern Sky Conference selections, including conference player of the year Niki Small.

Former South Medford wrestler to be honored

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55 EST

Les Gutches, a three-time Oregon high school champion for South Medford, will be one of eight former Oregon State wrestlers honored in a banner-raising ceremony in Gill Coliseum on Sunday.

Four Raiders, Rohlfing earn CCC honors

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55 EST

Four Southern Oregon volleyball players and head coach Josh Rohlfing have earned Cascade Conference honors.