Sports News
Bruins earn huge home sweep
published: 10/2/2012 3:58:02 PM
Albeit facing two very different situations versus Whitman and Whitworth Friday and Saturday at Miller Gym, George Fox proved in both contests that it is developing something it just hasn’t displayed enough of: mental toughness.
C.S. Lewis nudges SW Christian 1-0
published: 10/2/2012 3:58:15 PM
With the season debut of goalie Cole Evans, C.S. Lewis Academy played with a substitute on the bench for the first time in 2012 and tipped Southwest Christian 1-0 Thursday at Open Bible Christian School.
Lumsden stays hot following tournament win
published: 10/2/2012 3:58:33 PM
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Coming off a performance that saw him become the first-ever George Fox men’s golfer to win a tournament earlier in the week, Chris Lumsden set a pair of new records and placed second at the Whitman Invitational Sunday and Monday at the Wine Valley Golf Club.
Too little, too late for C.S. Lewis
published: 10/2/2012 3:55:57 PM
C.S. Lewis Academy is still searching for ways it can come faster out of the gate, as opposed to in the third set, as the Watchmen did Thursday in a 3-0 home loss to Country Christian.
Cardinals tip the Tigers 8-5
published: 10/2/2012 3:55:41 PM
Newberg built upon each successive performance en route to a title-game matchup versus Lincoln, but a few key defensive lapses tipped the scales in favor of the Cardinals, who captured the Tigers’ tournament with an 8-5 victory Saturday night.
Willamette hems in GFU 1-0
published: 10/2/2012 3:55:23 PM
Unable to shake free of the Willamette defense, George Fox fell 1-0 Sunday at the Austin Sports Complex to drop its sixth consecutive Northwest Conference game this season.
Oct. 6 sports briefs
published: 10/5/2012 2:50:36 PM
C.S. Lewis hosts golf tourney
The inaugural C.S. Lewis Classic is coming to Chehalem Glenn Golf Course Oct. 13. The four-person scramble tournament kicks off with a shotgun start at 9 a.
Newberg can’t get over the hump
published: 10/5/2012 2:51:59 PM
Newberg surprised both McMinnville and Glencoe with its tenacity and effort in the first two games of the Pacific Conference schedule, but too many mistakes at the back and too few finishes up top resulted in a pair of close defeats.
Tigers tame the Timberwolves 14-7
published: 10/5/2012 2:55:21 PM
Tualatin pushed Newberg further than any team has to date this season, but the Tigers still pulled away for a 14-7 victory on Wednesday at the Chehalem Aquatic Center.
Veritas pushes, but can’t topple Casco contenders
published: 10/5/2012 2:58:16 PM
PERRYDALE — Having taken Casco League leader St. Paul to the brink before falling 3-2 earlier this season, Veritas was confident it could go toe to toe with Willamette Valley Christian and Perrydale as well.
NHS splits to open league play
published: 10/5/2012 3:00:55 PM
Reaping the rewards from the pressure it put on McMinnville all over the field, Newberg got two first-half goals and held on in the second half to edge the rival Grizzlies 2-1 at Loran Douglas Field on Tuesday.
Tigers triumphant at Champoeg
published: 10/9/2012 2:56:03 PM
ST. PAUL — Aside from one wrong turn, just about everything went right for Newberg as it hosted the Champoeg Invitational on Saturday at the Champoeg State Heritage Area.
Century outguns Newberg 63-43 in high-scoring game Friday
published: 10/9/2012 2:58:50 PM
Newberg finally got its offense going against No. 8 Century Friday night, but unfortunately, the Jaguars’ already prolific passing attack was in top gear as well, lifting the visitors to a 63-43 victory at Loran Douglas Field.
Bruin women roll to second straight title
published: 10/9/2012 3:01:17 PM
ALOHA — Following up on its dominating performance in winning the Boxer Classic a week earlier, George Fox steamrolled its way to a 29-stroke victory at its own fall tournament, the Culturame Classic, Saturday and Sunday at the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club.
George Fox levels Pacific 5-3
published: 10/9/2012 3:03:40 PM
Thanks in large part to Luke Hammer’s hat trick, George Fox pounded Pacific 5-3 on Saturday to break a couple of ignominious streaks for the mens soccer team.
Dufur outduels St. Paul 3-2 at home
published: 10/9/2012 3:06:23 PM
ST. PAUL — Entering Saturday’s contest versus No. 2 Dufur, No. 3 St. Paul had been pushed to five sets just once through 14 contests this season and suffered its only loss to Culver — currently the No.
Bucks thump Jewell in home game
published: 10/12/2012 3:00:01 PM
ST. PAUL — St. Paul shook off a 13-day break between games and celebrated senior night, pummeling Jewell 70-32 at the rodeo grounds Thursday night.
Tigers rise and fall against No. 1 Timberwolves at home
published: 10/12/2012 3:08:10 PM
The Newberg girls soccer team battled its heart out to earn a 1-1 draw against top-ranked Tualatin at home Tuesday, but regrettably had to forfeit the best result it has had against the Timberwolves in years after playing an ineligible player in the second half.
Bruins break out in 4-0 win
published: 10/12/2012 3:09:33 PM
For once, George Fox didn’t have to sweat one out. Entering Wednesday’s home contest versus Pacific, the Bruins had lost six games by one goal and played in overtime six times in 12 games this season, but roared to a 4-0 victory at the Austin Sports Complex.
Tigers their own worst enemy in loss to Vikings
published: 10/12/2012 3:12:15 PM
FOREST GROVE — Newberg suffered through the same nightmare scenario over and over again Thursday evening at Forest Grove, moving the ball at will, only to fumble it away.
St. Paul splits to finish busy stretch
published: 10/12/2012 3:15:20 PM
ST. PAUL — Finishing out a stretch of four games in five days, St. Paul lost its crucial rematch with rival Perrydale 3-2 at home Tuesday before steadying the ship a day later with a solid performance in a 3-0 sweep of visiting Veritas.
Newberg thrashes Tigard 20-4 at home
published: 10/16/2012 2:00:15 PM
The Newberg boys water polo team dominated Tigard from start to finish en route to a 20-4 win Monday night at the Chehalem Aquatic Center.
Tigers earn historic result at Western States tourney
published: 10/16/2012 2:03:55 PM
MODESTO — Having rolled over everybody in the state this season, the Newberg girls water polo team ventured south to the Western States Tournament in California over the weekend.
NHS ends long Pacific Conference drought
published: 10/16/2012 2:06:47 PM
Newberg’s rebuilding boys soccer program already halted its years-long regular-season winless skid with a victory in its second game of the season, but its longest and most frustrating streak had remained intact, that is, until Monday night.
Linfield blanks George Fox 3-0
published: 10/16/2012 2:10:49 PM
George Fox has struggled to pick itself back up after surrendering goals this season and saw that scenario play out once again in a 3-0 loss to Linfield on Sunday at the Austin Sports Complex.
The Stone sisters: Divided only by the net
published: 10/16/2012 2:13:57 PM
ST. PAUL — When sisters Natalie, Jessica, and Cameron Stone first picked up volleyball in middle school, they always hoped they would get a chance to play on the same court at St.
Tigers begin to show their mettle as season winds down
published: 10/19/2012 3:16:12 PM
Throughout what has been a turbulent season, Newberg head volleyball coach Leilani Kamahoahoa has been trying to foster both confidence and mental toughness in her young team.
High school sports round-up: Watchmen win five-set thriller over Falls City on Senior Night
published: 10/19/2012 3:19:34 PM
C.S. Lewis Academy gave its three seniors quite the send off Tuesday, pulling out a dramatic 3-2 victory over Falls City at Open Bible School in the final home game for this year’s trio of graduating players.
Tigers make it two in a row with win
published: 10/19/2012 3:20:44 PM
Things may just be falling into place for the Newberg boys soccer team, which tripped Forest Grove 1-0 Wednesday to move into fourth place in the Pacific Conference with two games to play.
Newberg girls wrap up a perfect record
published: 10/19/2012 3:23:32 PM
Wednesday’s regular season finale against McMinnville was a mixed bag for Newberg, as both the boys and girls found reason to celebrate and perhaps earned some extra motivation heading into the district meet Oct.
Tigers hit their stride in victory
published: 10/19/2012 3:25:48 PM
The final result on the scoreboard hasn’t matched Newberg’s performance on the pitch in far too many games this season, but the Tigers didn’t let that happen Wednesday night against visiting Forest Grove.
Oct. 24 sports briefs
published: 10/23/2012 2:21:31 PM
Locals chosen for equestrian clinic
Susan Zoltner of Newberg and Bernadine Diers of Sherwood have been selected to perform as demo riders at the United States Dressage Federation’s adult clinic with respected judge, breeder, instructor and trainer Lilo Fore from 8 a.
C.S. Lewis earns top academic honor
published: 10/23/2012 2:22:41 PM
WILSONVILLE – Leading a strong contingent from the Newberg area, the C.S. Lewis Academy boys soccer team was lauded Friday as one of six winners in the OSAA and Dairy Farmers of Oregon’s Academic All-State competition.
Lemos runs wild in loss to Tigard
published: 10/23/2012 2:25:52 PM
Newberg piled up 426 yards rushing, including what could be a school-record 334 from fullback Mitch Lemos, versus Tigard, but the visitors’ offense was even stronger as the host Tigers fell 76-35 Friday night at Loran Douglas Field.
Tigers take 12th in Modesto tournament
published: 10/23/2012 2:28:31 PM
MODESTO, Calif. — Newberg placed 12th at the DeLong Invitational on its annual trek south to California, but more importantly, the Tigers identified some areas of weakness they must address with the state tournament just around the corner.
Meet NHS coaches and players for morning chat
published: 10/23/2012 2:29:55 PM
In a celebration of its teams and programs, the Newberg High School athletic department kicked off a series of informal weekly public meetings at Lil’ Cooperstown last week in hopes of fostering a deeper connection with the community.
GFU splits to remain in fourth
published: 10/23/2012 2:33:12 PM
McMINNVILLE — George Fox affirmed its fourth-place position in the Northwest Conference, dropping a 3-1 decision at second-place and No. 15-ranked Puget Sound Friday before regaining the ground it lost with a 3-1 victory at seventh-place Linfield on Saturday.
C.S. Lewis team earns top academic honor
published: 10/26/2012 2:09:17 PM
WILSONVILLE — Leading a strong contingent from the Newberg area, the C.S. Lewis Academy boys soccer team was lauded Friday as one of six winners in the OSAA and Dairy Farmers of Oregon’s Academic All-State competition.
Abby Mann shines in Sonoma
published: 10/26/2012 2:11:56 PM
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Stepping up her game as George Fox challenged itself against scholarship-granting teams from NCAA Division II and the NAIA, senior Abby Mann turned in a record-breaking second round Tuesday to lead the Bruins to a 10th-place finish at the Sonoma State Invitational.
Tiger boys slump to the finish in league play
published: 10/26/2012 2:14:29 PM
Needing a win from one of its two final games of the regular season this week in order to advance directly to the state playoffs, Newberg’s offense struggled to rise to the occasion as shutout home losses Tigard and Hillsboro dropped the Tigers to sixth in the final Pacific Conference standings.
Newberg girls 5th in district meet
published: 10/26/2012 2:15:49 PM
OREGON CITY — It was simply Forest Grove’s party Thursday as the Vikings won all four races at the Pacific Conference district championships at Clackamas Community College.
Veritas ready for its shot at state
published: 10/26/2012 2:18:32 PM
Veritas had already wrapped up fifth place in the Casco League and a spot in Saturday’s district tournament heading into the season finale versus visiting Falls City, but was still looking to build some momentum with a solid outing Tuesday at Open Bible School.
St. Paul wraps up perfect regular season with win
published: 10/30/2012 2:26:05 PM
PERRYDALE — Just how hard is it to stop Cole Weisz?
Perrydale senior Justin Cruickshank couldn’t help but let out an exasperated laugh.
Vanguard fall just short of tourney
published: 10/30/2012 2:29:45 PM
JEWELL — Proving it belongs in the conversation with the best teams in the Casco League, Veritas came within one set of qualifying for the state tournament before finally bowing out against Country Christian Saturday at Jewell High School.
Watchmen fall 3-2 in playoff
published: 10/30/2012 2:51:44 PM
Monday’s 3-2 loss to Southwest Christian in a Special District 5 league playoff game proved to be a microcosm of the Watchmen’s season, which has been both a big step in the right direction and maddeningly frustrating at the same time.
Newberg shows Hillsboro no mercy Friday
published: 10/30/2012 2:54:29 PM
Newberg ended what has been a trying regular season on a high note by bulldozing its way to a 71-28 victory over Hillsboro on senior night Friday at Loran Douglas Field.
Bucks fall 3-1 in district title game
published: 10/30/2012 2:57:44 PM
JEWELL — St. Paul’s late-season woes continued Saturday as the Bucks proved to be their own worst enemy in a 3-1 loss to rival Perrydale in the Casco League district title game at Jewell High School.
Bruins capture NWC Fall Classic
published: 10/31/2012 12:00:08 PM
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – No. 5 George Fox wrapped up a strong fall campaign by dominating the rest of the league at the Northwest Conference Fall Classic Oct.
