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Nike Outdoor Nationals Siuslaw senior-to-be Kale Jensen has ascended to the top of the Vikings’ all-time decathlon list with a score of 6,330 points at the Nike Outdoor Nationals & USATF U20 Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Jensen set three personal records Friday—including a 144‑foot, 5‑inch javelin throw and […]
Duck Softball The Oregon Ducks softball team is adding a major weapon to its roster. All-American slugger Elon Butler is transferring from Cal to Oregon for her senior season in 2026. Head coach Melyssa Lombardi made the announcement Wednesday. Butler, a standout from San Jose, helped lead Cal to three […]
Duck Hall of Fame Inductees Oregon Athletics has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class, featuring standout athletes and championship teams. Honorees include 2014 Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, Bowerman Award winner Jenna Prandini, Olympic silver medalist Janie Reed, Rimington Trophy finalist Hroniss Grasu, and javelin champion Sam Crouser. Also […]
Beaver’s Season Over Oregon State’s season came to an end Tuesday with a 7-6 loss to Louisville at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Beavers rallied for three runs in the ninth to tie it, but a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the inning sealed the win for the […]
CWS The fate of the Oregon State Beaver’s College world series run will be decided today in Omaha. However showers and thunderstorms could delay the game. Yesterdays games were put on hold due to showers and thunderstorms and the forecast for today includes more of the same. The Beavers are […]
HB 3962 Could Effect Transient Lodging Tax Oregon House Bill 3962 is moving forward in the Legislature, with a proposal that could significantly change how cities and counties use transient lodging tax revenue. The bill includes a directive for a statewide study on local taxation, but the real controversy lies […]
Coaching Position Filled Siuslaw Middle School math teacher Amanda Richards will take on a triple coaching role for the high school Vikings next year. Richards has been named head coach for the Lady Vikings softball team, adding to her responsibilities as assistant volleyball coach and head girls basketball coach. Athletic […]
Oregon Ready for CWS Oregon State head coach Mitch Canham and players Gavin Turley, Wilson Weber, and Dax Whitney reflected on a season of growth and resilience as they prepare for the College World Series in Omaha. Canham praised the team’s unity and values, crediting their success to selflessness, hard […]
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