Upcoming Prep Games
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Dates,times subject to change

EDDYVILLE
VOLLEYBALL
• Tuesday, September 7: at Mohawk, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, September 9: vs. Mapleton, 6 p.m.
• Monday, September 13: at Livingstone Adventist Academy, 6 p.m.

Newport
FOOTBALL
• Friday, September 3: at South Umpqua, 7 p.m.
• Friday, September 10: vs. Astoria, 7 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
• Thursday, September 9: at Siuslaw, ...more

QB leads Cubs
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Dunmore puts ‘O'-shay in Newport scrimmage

Newport's offense, led by junior quarterback Oshay Dunmore, looked strong during the team's scrimmage on Friday night.
Dunmore ran the ball effectively and passed well, showing his dual threat capability in his first season as a full-time starter after splitting time last season with departed senior Tristan Metcalf, and current senior Casee Case, ...more

Siletz Warriors aim for playoff return
Modified: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Team wants to return to promised land

When a school that plays 8-man football loses five seniors, it's a big deal, especially when the coach doesn't yet know whether one of the team's top returning players will suit up.
Even with those losses, including Chris Williams and Dylan Fortin, the Siletz Warriors football team has its sights set on ...more

On The Sideline
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Lincoln City Pool
goin' to the dogs
The popular Dog Swim takes place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 at the Lincoln City Pool. Well-behaved dogs of every breed are invited to swim and play. Humans may wade, but not swim, with their canine friends.
Human companions should bring a favorite ball or toy for ...more

Waldport aims high
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Irish trying to build on last season

Coming off a season when they were 3-11 in PacWest Conference play, the Waldport Irish volleyball team is aiming to get into the playoff hunt this year with a group of solid returners.
The team has some height with senior Keyahnna O'Neil and sophomore Savanah Haines, and Coach Kyle Smallwood said Katie ...more

On The Sidelines
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Youth soccer
registration is open
The Central Coast Soccer Association (CCSA) is accepting registrations for the fall 2010 recreational youth soccer league. Games begin Sept. 11 and end Oct. 23.
It's open to all boys and girls pre-kindergarten (born before July 31, 2006) through 8th grade (under 14 years old).
Parents are encouraged to become coaches and volunteers. ...more

Coach has young team believing
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Johnson gets crack at first full season

Janet Johnson took the helm of the Toledo volleyball program from Cara Ammons in the middle of last season. This year, it's Johnson's squad right from the start.
"The previous coach and I have very different coaching styles and different approaches/beliefs on skills and drills we want the girls to develop," Johnson ...more

Tigers step up
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Taft team prepares for first varsity season

After playing a junior varsity schedule last year during its first-ever season, the Taft High girls' soccer program is stepping up to the varsity level, and head coach Danyel Scott said she feels the Tigers are ready for the challenge.
Scott said many of her players gained initial experience while growing up ...more

Newport soccer team hoping for playoff spot
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Although Newport's soccer team accomplished a lot last season, the Cubs fell short of going to the playoffs. They aim to change that this season.
Last year, the Cubs beat then-No. 2 ranked Central - the program's first-ever win against the Panthers, said Coach James Knox - and tied the Panthers later in the season. But a 3-all tie ...more

Century riders
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
The annual Century Ride nearly hit its cap of 200 riders with 195 participants. Only 26 followed the 25-mile short course, while 68 rode the 70-mile course, and 101 biked the 100-mile course. Event Coordinator Jim Colbert said this is the biggest ride the club has ever hosted. (Courtesy photo by Tim Fisher) ...more

Rare catch
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
John Farmer, left, from Chiloquin, caught a 25-pound Opah on Monday aboard the C/V Misty, owned and operated by Captain Rob Waddell of Newport Tradewinds. Second captain Shannon Hunter helps Farmer hold the fish, which was caught 38 miles offshore in 62-degree water. Opah or moonfish, are typically found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world's oceans, including northwest ...more

Wild coho fisheries to open
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Good returns set the stage at three Oregon coast locations

A forecast for large numbers of returning coho salmon will allow anglers to harvest wild coho in three fisheries along the Oregon coast beginning Sept. 1 and Oct. 1.
The Siletz River mainstem will open from the mouth to Old Mill Park boat launch (RM 36) from Sept. ...more

Oregon Open Ocean Classic
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Inaugural Oregon coast paddleboard race set for Saturday

Weather permitting, the inaugural Oregon Open Ocean Classic - a 7.5-mile, north-to-south stand up paddle (SUP) and paddleboard race along the central Oregon coast from Beverly Beach State Park to Nye Beach - should hit the waves at 10 a.m. Saturday.
SUP is on the rise in the Pacific ...more

On The Sidelines
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
3-on-3 basketball
tournament set
The Newport 3-on-3 basketball tournament is Saturday and Sunday at the Newport Recreation Center.
Fees are $40 for youth teams, $60 for adult teams. Registrations must be received by Thursday. Age brackets are 11-13 boys, 11-13 girls, 14-16 boys, Open Men's, and Masters (average age must be at least 45).
For more information, contact Liam Hughes ...more

Beach Boys take third
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Local squad places in annual mushball tournament

Beach Boys, the lone local team in the 13-squad mushball tournament held Saturday and Sunday in Lincoln City, took third place by winning five of seven games.
Beach Boys defeated 1222 in game one, 4-0, fell to eventual champion AAA, 8-3, and recovered for a 20-3 win over RM Construction in ...more

Lincoln City skating event opens TriFecta
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Skateboarders from around the country and world gathered in Lincoln City on Friday for the first leg of three in the 8th annual Pro Skateboard Bowlriders Competition, the Oregon TriFecta.
RJ Barbaro, 24, originally from Freo, Western Australia, won the Pro portion of the event. Sky Siljeg, 16, of Bothell, Wash. took second, while local skater Carson Edwards, 18, from ...more

Run for Honor part of veterans celebration
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City is hosting the inaugural Run for Honor 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. This run is one of the many events scheduled at Chinook Winds to honor all veterans of the armed forces, active duty personnel, and their families as part of the annual citywide Celebration of Honor event held Sept. 22-26.
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