Check out everything posted to MVSJ in the past week.
Since its launch on Aug. 25, 2022, Miles Vance Sports Journal has shared 885 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 week.
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Pacers avenge ’22 loss to Wildcats
The Lakeridge football team beats Westview 24-10 and improves to 3-0. Revenge, they say, is a dish best served … in September. Just ask the Lakeridge football team. Ten months after Westview eliminated the Pacers in the semifinals of the 2022 Columbia Cup, Lakeridge finally got payback. The Pacers, facing the Wildcats in non-league action, overcame a slow start, … [Read more…]about Pacers avenge ’22 loss to Wildcats
Lions show their strength — again
The West Linn football team beats Jesuit 43-14 and improves to 3-0 overall. You want to spread the field against the West Linn football team? Good luck to you. But if the Lions’ success against Nelson and Sheldon led opponents to believe that power football was the way to beat West Linn, well, they might want to slow their roll. The Lions, hosting Jesuit in Week … [Read more…]about Lions show their strength — again
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
Pacers, Lions, Lakers battle the heat
Boys XC teams battle competition and temperatures at Meriwether CC Classic The heat was hot and the competition was stiff, but the boys cross country teams from Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn got after it all the same. The Lakers, Pacers and Lions — running in the 93-degree heat at Hillsboro’s Meriwether National Golf Course in the Meriwether CC Classic on Friday, … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Football
See the best images from the Lions’ win over the Crusaders 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 43-14 win over Jesuit at West Linn High School on Friday, Sept. 15. These images are courtesy of freelance photographer Erik Daniels. See more photos and … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Football
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
Chloe Huyler, Lakers win at Meriwether CC
Pacers’ new star and the LO team succeed despite Friday’s steamy temperatures. OK, let’s address the elephant in the room at Meriwether National Golf Course. It was 93 degrees at the Meriwether CC Classic on Friday, Sept. 15 — not ideal conditions for cross country. But the best girls runners from Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn stepped up to battle the heat — and … [Read more…]about Chloe Huyler, Lakers win at Meriwether CC
Slideshow: TRL boys XC at Meriwether
See the best images from the varsity boys race at Meriwether on Friday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the varsity boys race at the Meriwether CC Classic at Meriwether National Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 15. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads … [Read more…]about Slideshow: TRL boys XC at Meriwether
Slideshow: TRL girls XC at Meriwether
See the best images from the varsity girls race at Meriwether on Friday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the varsity girls race at the Meriwether CC Classic at Meriwether National Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 15. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]about Slideshow: TRL girls XC at Meriwether
Play of the Day: Lake Oswego’s Matt Layne
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. 15, 2023 — Lake Oswego’s Matt … [Read more…]
The Lakers get revenge
Lake Oswego beats Mountainside 28-14, avenges last year’s loss to go 3-0. The Lakers got better. The Lake Oswego football team, facing Mountainside in the third week of the 2023 season, showed its progression big-time, holding the Mavericks to a single score until the final minute of the game and walking off with a 28-14 non-league win at Mountainside High School. “We … [Read more…]about The Lakers get revenge
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Mountainside Football
See the best images from the Lakers’ win over the Mavericks on Friday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lake Oswego football team’s 28-14 win over Mountainside at Mountainside High School on Friday, Sept. 15. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Mountainside Football
Photo of the Day: Lake Oswego’s Liam Davis
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: Lake Oswego’s Liam Davis
Lions survive Laker challenge
West Linn volleyball team gets pushed by LO, but answers each challenge to win. The Lake Oswego volleyball team came out ready to challenge. The Lakers, facing West Linn in Three Rivers League play on Thursday, Sept. 14, challenged the Lions in the night’s first set. And they got after West Linn again in the second and third sets. But the Lions had an answer for … [Read more…]about Lions survive Laker challenge
Slideshow: West Linn-Lake Oswego Volleyball
See the best images from the Lions’ win over the Lakers 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 volleyball team’s 25-25, 25-18, 26-24 win over Lake Oswego at West Linn High School on Thursday, Sept. 14. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]
Once a Pacer …
McKenzie Coulson Dunham returns to Lakeridge as Pacers’ new girls lacrosse coach. Tradition and stability. McKenzie Coulson Dunham — recently hired as girls lacrosse coach at Lakeridge High School — hopes to bring both of those traits to her alma mater (she is a 2003 Lakeridge grad) beginning in the upcoming 2024 spring season. Dunham, 38, succeeds Danielle Kirby as … [Read more…]about Once a Pacer …
Lakers show their strength
The Lake Oswego girls soccer team beats Beaverton, improves to 2-1 overall. The Lakers did what they needed to do. The Lake Oswego girls soccer team, hosting Beaverton in non-league play on Wednesday, Sept. 13, dominated possession, scored once in each half and dispatched the Beavers 2-0 at Lake Oswego High School. “I thought we did good overall,” said Lake Oswego … [Read more…]about Lakers show their strength
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Beaverton Girls Soccer
See the best images from the Lakers’ win over the Beavers on Wednesday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lake Oswego girls soccer team’s 2-0 win over Beaverton at Lake Oswego High School on Wednesday, Sept. 13. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Beaverton Girls Soccer
Fall Previews: West Linn girls soccer
The Lions seem primed to win another Three Rivers League crown in 2023. West Linn girls soccerCoach: Madison Gellos 2022 results: 4-0-2 (1st) in the TRL; second in the Class 6A state playoffs 2023 team: Freshman goalkeeper Savannah Ferrell; junior goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson; junior Tess Pierce; junior Izzie Mansfield; sophomore midfielder Caitlyn Schreck; sophomore … [Read more…]about Fall Previews: West Linn girls soccer
Lions edge past Pacers in four sets
Lakeridge volleyball pushes West Linn before falling 25-20, 25-12, 22-25, 25-19. The West Linn volleyball team knows its going to get everyone’s best shot. The Lions, who won the Three Rivers League every year from 2016-2021, have known that for a very long time and saw it happen again on Tuesday, Sept. 12. West Linn, facing Lakeridge at Lakeridge High School in early … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Lakeridge Volleyball
See the best images from the Lions’ win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn volleyball team’s 25-20, 25-12, 22-25, 25-19 win over Lakeridge at Lakeridge High School on Tuesday, Sept. 12. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Lakeridge Volleyball
Fall Previews: Lake Oswego girls soccer
The Lakers say they’ll let their play do the talking for them in the ’23 TRL season. Lake Oswego girls soccerCoach: Foday Kabba2022 results: 3-3-0 (2nd) in the TRL; semifinal round of the Class 6A state playoffs2023 team: Sophomore defender Laila Bristol; senior midfielder Annabelle Baggio; freshman midfielder Ohana Chang; senior forward Anjali Cherian; sophomore goalkeeper … [Read more…]about Fall Previews: Lake Oswego girls soccer
West Linn Lady Lions Youth Hoop League coming soon
The league is open to players in grades 2-8 and set for Sunday afternoons in October. The sun may shining and the frost may not yet be on the pumpkin, but c’mon — it’s time to think basketball. At least that’s what they think in West Linn where it’s time to sign up for the 2023 Fall West Linn Lady Lions Youth Hoop League. The Youth Hoop League is open to players in … [Read more…]about West Linn Lady Lions Youth Hoop League coming soon
Vance: TRL football is the best — and it’s not even close
Last year’s best football league is — at least so far — best again in 2023. This probably shouldn’t come as a surprise, but I spend a lot of time writing about high school football. On Friday, for example, I drove two hours to Eugene to watch West Linn wipe out Sheldon 41-3 in the second week of the 2023 high school football season. Just from the time I left for the game … [Read more…]
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