Check out everything posted to MVSJ in the past week.
Since its launch on Aug. 25, 2022, Miles Vance Sports Journal has shared 862 unique posts, including team previews, game stories, features, slideshows, the Photo of the Day, the Play of the Day, the ICYMI Monday post, weekly stats and more.
And readers have responded, in the thousands, by coming to the site every day. In case you missed it — thus “ICYMI Monday” — here’s what has been featured on the site over the past month.
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Liam Davis-led Lakers fly high again
Lake Oswego football struts its stuff in 42-20 win over West Salem in Week Two. We’re just two weeks into the 2023 high school football season, but so far, Lake Oswego has been tough. The Lakers won their second straight game on Friday, Sept. 8, powering past West Salem 42-20 with a balanced effort at West Salem High School. Lake Oswego rushed for 227 yards — led by … [Read more…]about Liam Davis-led Lakers fly high again
Pacers shine in Week Two
Lakeridge football pulls away from Sprague to win 42-20 and improves to 2-0. Two games into the 2023 season, the Lakeridge football team seems to have hit its stride. The Pacers, hosting Sprague in their home opener on Friday, Sept. 8, dominated the final three quarters and raced past the Olympians 42-20 at Lakeridge High School in week two. “I was happy with how we … [Read more…]about Pacers shine in Week Two
How to use Miles Vance Sports Journal
Here’s how to get the most from your visit to Miles Vance Sports Journal. Welcome to Miles Vance Sports Journal. If you love high school sports at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge or West Linn, this is the place for you. To make sure you get the most out of your visit to MVSJ, here’s an easy “How-To Guide” to help you on your way. 1) To access all the stories, slideshows and … [Read more…]about How to use Miles Vance Sports Journal
Buy sports pix from my photo website
See the best sports photography for Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn high schools. In case you didn’t know, you can buy prints or digital downloads of Miles Vance’s sports images at milesvance.smugmug.com. Prints are on sale for as little as $5 each, while digital downloads cost just $20 apiece. Every Lakers, Pacers and Lions team from the Fall 2022 season is already … [Read more…]about Buy sports pix from my photo website
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Sprague Football
See the best images from the Pacers’ win over the Olympians on Friday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lakeridge football team’s 42-20 win over Sprague at Lakeridge High School on Friday, Sept. 8. These images are courtesy of freelance photographer Erik Daniels. See more photos and … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-Sprague Football
Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Gus Donnerberg
Check out the best fall season photos so far in 2023. It’s an image etched in time. It’s a moment captured at a fixed point and saved for the future. And — after a break for the end of the fall season and transition to winter sports — it’s back. It’s the Photo of the Day. To ensure this kind of coverage continues, subscribe to Miles Vance Sports Journal by … [Read more…]about Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Gus Donnerberg
Play of the Day: West Linn’s Gus Donnerberg
Check out the biggest plays so far from the 2023 fall season. It’s the moment that makes a difference. It’s the key that separates victory from defeat, or leaves an indelible memory. It’s the Play of the Day. To ensure this kind of coverage continues, subscribe to Miles Vance Sports Journal by clicking here. Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 For Thursday, Sept. 8, … [Read more…]
The Lions make a statement
West Linn hammers powerful Sheldon 41-3 in Week Two of the high school season. The West Linn football team flexed in its 2023 season opener. But in Week Two? Wow. The Lions, facing perennial power Sheldon — the team West Linn beat in the 2022 Class 6A state championship game — on Friday, Sept. 8, shook off a slow start and blew the Irish off their home field, winning … [Read more…]about The Lions make a statement
Slideshow: West Linn-Sheldon Football
See the best images from the Lions’ win over the Irish on Friday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn football team’s 41-3 win over Sheldon at Sheldon High School on Friday, Sept. 8. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Sheldon Football
Fall Previews: Lakeridge girls soccer
The Pacers say they can compete with the TRL’s best in 2023. Lakeridge girls soccerCoach: Nick Lewis2022 results: 2-2-2 (4th) in the TRL; second round of the Class 6A state playoffs2023 team: Senior goalkeeper Emma Rodenkirch; junior midfielder/forward Nahla Nelson; senior midfielder Grace Skillern; junior midfielder/defender Emma Massari; senior midfielder Stephanie … [Read more…]about Fall Previews: Lakeridge girls soccer
The Lions start fast
West Linn girls soccer beats Beaverton 4-0, shows that it’s ready for more greatness. The West Linn girls soccer team is just two games into its 2023 season, but the Lions are starting to hit their stride already. West Linn, which won the Three Rivers League and advanced to the Class 6A state championship game in 2022, proved as much in its second game of ’23 rolling past … [Read more…]about The Lions start fast
Slideshow: West Linn-Beaverton Girls Soccer
See the best images from the Lions’ win over the Beavers on Thursday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn girls soccer team’s 4-0 win over Beaverton at West LinnHigh School on Thursday, Sept. 7. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads from … [Read more…]
Fall Previews: Lake Oswego boys soccer
The Lakers look ready to compete with the TRL’s best again ’23. Lake Oswego boys soccerCoach: Fraser Morrison2022 results: 3-1-1 (2nd) in the TRL; first round of the Class 6A state playoffs2023 team: Junior goalkeeper Matthew Sievert; sophomore Jude Brandt; senior forward Evan Huber; senior Jack Isackson; sophomore Conor Lyons; senior defender Luca Ridgewell; junior … [Read more…]about Fall Previews: Lake Oswego boys soccer
Lakeridge boys show their strength
The Pacer boys beat LO and West Linn at Westmoreland Park; WL’s Lippert takes first. The Lakeridge boys cross country team did what it needed to do. The Pacers — competing against Lake Oswego and West Linn at Westmoreland Park in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 6 — put all five of their varsity scorers into the day’s top nine and finished first as a team with 28 points.The … [Read more…]about Lakeridge boys show their strength
Slideshow: Three Rivers League Boys XC
See the best images from the TRL meet at Westmoreland Park on Wednesday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Three Rivers League boys cross country meet at Westmoreland Park in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 6. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Three Rivers League Boys XC
The Lakers state their case
The LO girls cross country team beats Lakeridge, West Linn, St. Mary’s on Wednesday. It was just a regular season meet. And yes, it was an early-season meet, too. But for the Lake Oswego girls cross country team, it was also a shot across the bow of the rest of the Three Rivers League. The Lakers — competing against Lakeridge, West Linn and St. Mary’s at … [Read more…]about The Lakers state their case
Slideshow: Three Rivers League Girls XC
See the best images from the TRL meet at Westmoreland Park on Wednesday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Three Rivers League girls cross country meet at Westmoreland Park in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 6. To read the complete event story from this meet, click here.To see even more … [Read more…]
Fall Previews: West Linn boys soccer
The Lions believe they can challenge TRL’s best boys soccer teams in 2023. West Linn boys soccerCoach: Ryan Gates2022 results: 2-1-2 (3rd) in the TRL; first round of the Class 6A state playoffs2023 team: Senior keeper Aidan Ferreiro-Bartko; sophomore midfielder Jack Jacobs; sophomore defender Christian Inzunza; junior midfielder Haaken Retzlaff; sophomore midfielder Tristan … [Read more…]about Fall Previews: West Linn boys soccer
Pacers shine in 2023 opener
The Lakeridge boys soccer team kicks off its ’23 campaign in style, beats Sunset 4-2. The Lakeridge boys soccer team faced some real challenges in its 2023 season opener. The Pacers, facing Sunset in non-league play on Tuesday, Sept. 5, started slowly, gave up two goals in the game’s first 20 minutes and went into halftime deadlocked with the youthful Apollos. But … [Read more…]about Pacers shine in 2023 opener
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Sunset Boys Soccer
See the best images from the Pacers’ 4-2 win over the Apollos on Tuesday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lakeridge boys soccer team’s 4-2 win over Sunset in non-league action at Sunset High School on Tuesday, Sept. 5.To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-Sunset Boys Soccer
Fall Previews: Lake Oswego girls water polo
The Lakers prepare to battle the Three Rivers League’s best once again in 2023. Lake Oswego girls water poloCoach: Scott Raegan2022 results: 4-2 (2nd) in the TRL; fourth at the Oregon High School Water Polo state tournament2023 team: Senior Ashleigh Yob; junior Noa Ziv; sophomore Delaney Carroll; senior Chapin Gustafson; freshman Addi Willingham; senior Diana Lamb; freshman … [Read more…]about Fall Previews: Lake Oswego girls water polo
Fall Previews: Lakeridge girls water polo
The Pacers say they’re ready to defend the TRL and state titles they won last season. Lakeridge girls water poloCoach: Aukai Ferguson2022 results: 6-0 (1st) in the TRL; first at the Oregon High School Water Polo state tournament2023 team: Senior Munroe Blem; sophomore Addison Brandimoore; junior Sydney Brandvold; senior Lila Brooks; junior Kylie Brown; freshman Denika … [Read more…]
Vance: A birthday — and why to subscribe
Miles Vance Sports Journal turns a year old and is needed as much as ever. To my readers, let me offer this — Miles Vance Sports Journal is here for you. MVSJ was here for you throughout the 2022-23 school year and the summer of 2023. And Miles Vance Sports Journal is back for another full year of high school sports coverage at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn in … [Read more…]
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