West Linn volleyball bows out in second playoff round
The Lions battle talented Nelson before falling 26-24, 25-13, 25-22 There was no quit in the West Linn volleyball team. There was no quit, no fear and no sadness. The Lions, the 2021 Class 6A state champions, saw their title defense come to an end on Saturday, Oct. 29, in a 26-24, 25-13, 25-22 loss to Nelson in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs at Nelson … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Nelson Volleyball
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 3-0 loss to Nelson on Saturday, Oct. 29. See the complete match story from this contest by clicking here. To buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go to milesvance.smugmug.com. … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lakeridge-McDaniel Girls Soccer
Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lakeridge girls soccer team’s 3-2 overtime win over McDaniel on Saturday, Oct. 29. See the complete game story from this contest by clicking here. To buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go to milesvance.smugmug.com. … [Read more…]
Lakeridge girls soccer survives 3-2 in OT
The Pacers don’t lead until the final minute of overtime against McDaniel. Say this at least about the Lakeridge girls soccer team — the Pacers got their money’s worth out of their 2022 playoff opener. Eighth-ranked Lakeridge got pushed into overtime by No. 25 McDaniel in its Class 6A state playoff opener, eventually scoring with 44 seconds to go in the second half of … [Read more…]
West Linn girls soccer races past Southridge 5-0
The No. 2 Lions impress in their 2022 Class 6A state playoff debut. The West Linn girls soccer team is on a mission. The Lions proved as much in their 2022 playoff opener, racing past Southridge 5-0 in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs at West Linn High School on Saturday, Oct. 29. “When we play with each other and connect, we play our best so we just need … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Southridge Girls Soccer
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the Lions’ Saturday win. 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 5-1 win over Southridge at West Linn High School on Saturday, Oct. 29. To buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lake Oswego Cheer
Check out this slideshow of the best images from LO Cheer’s latest performance. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lake Oswego cheer team’s performance with its youth cheerleaders on Friday, Oct. 28. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lake Oswego Dance
Check out this slideshow of the best images from LO Dance’s latest performance. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lake Oswego dance team’s performance of “Thriller” on Friday, Oct. 28. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go … [Read more…]
Lakeridge boys roll Franklin 4-1 in playoffs
The No. 2 Pacers trail 1-0 at halftime, then open up the offense to win. Ever heard the phrase “Don’t poke the bear?”The Franklin boys soccer team got a first-hand lesson in just what that phrase means during its playoff opener on Saturday, Oct. 29. The 31st-ranked Lightning, facing No. 2 Lakeridge at Lakeridge High School in the first round of the Class 6A state … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Franklin Boys Soccer
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the Pacers’ Saturday win. 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 4-1 win over Franklin at Lakeridge High School on Saturday, Oct. 29. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads … [Read more…]
Lakeridge football shocks Lake Oswego 14-9
The Pacers upset the Lakers to win the annual Battle of the Lake. The rankings said one thing — that the Lake Oswego football team ought to handle crosstown rival Lakeridge easily in the two teams’ regular-season finale. The season records said the same thing — that the 6-2 Lakers were clear favorites over the 2-6 Pacers. And so did the Three Rivers League standings, … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Lake Oswego Football
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the Pacers’ Friday win. 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 14-9 win over Lake Oswego at Lake Oswego High School on Friday, Oct. 28. See the complete game story from this contest by clicking here. To see even … [Read more…]
West Linn volleyball powers past Sandy
The Lions win 3-1 on Wednesday, face Nelson next on Saturday. It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t a sweep and it wasn’t all pretty, but “it” — the West Linn volleyball team’s Class 6A state playoff opener — was a win and that’s all that mattered. The Lions, hosting Sandy in the first round of the playoffs at West Linn High School on Wednesday, Oct. 26, shook off a second-set loss … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Sandy Volleyball
The Lions beat Sandy 3-1 at West Linn High School. 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 3-1 Class 6A state playoff victory over Sandy on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at West Linn High School. See the complete match story from this contest by clicking here. To see even … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Grant Volleyball
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the Pacers’ 2022 finale. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lakeridge volleyball team’s five-set playoff loss to Grant at Lakeridge High School on Wednesday, Oct. 26. See the complete match story from his contest by clicking here. To see … [Read more…]
Lakeridge volleyball falls to Grant in playoff opener
The Pacers lead 2-1 in sets, but can’t close out playoff matchup. The Pacers had their chances. The Lakeridge volleyball team, hosting Grant in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs on Wednesday, Oct. 26, led by two points late in the fourth set against the Generals and needed just six more to win the match. Then, late in the decisive fifth set, the Pacers … [Read more…]
Lakeridge boys race to third straight TRL XC title
Lake Oswego junior Leo Cook wins his first individual TRL crown The first time was great. The second time, fantastic. But the third time, the Lakeridge boys cross country team’s third straight Three Rivers League district championship, was unbelievable. The Pacers grabbed that third consecutive TRL title by scoring 43 points to edge second-place Tualatin’s 47 on … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Three Rivers League boys cross country
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the TRL boys district meet. 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 district cross country meet at Clackamas Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 26. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]
Lakeridge girls XC wins third straight TRL crown
Lake Oswego takes second at district and also qualifies for state. The machine known as the Lakeridge girls cross country team rolled on. The Pacers won their third straight Three Rivers League district championship on Wednesday, Oct. 26, landing three of their runners in the day’s top eight to win the TRL crown with 52 points at Clackamas Community College. Lakeridge … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Three Rivers League girls cross country
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the TRL girls district meet. 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 district cross country meet at Clackamas Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 26. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]
Playoff Central: See what’s ahead in the TRL
Want to know where your Lakers, Pacers or Lions are headed? Read on. The second season is here, and Miles Vance Sports Journal will be there to cover all the playoff/postseason efforts of the athletes and teams at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn high schools. Here’s what’s coming up this week: Cross Country The Three Rivers League district cross country meet is … [Read more…]
Photo of the Day: Bachman races in the rain
Lakeridge’s Molly Bachman earns her spot in the Photo of the Day in the Battle of the Lake. It’s an image etched in time. It’s a moment captured at a fixed point and saved for the future. It’s the Photo of the Day. In this case, for Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Photo of the Day came from Lake ridge’s Molly Bachman during her teams’ 3-0 loss to Lake Oswego at Lake Oswego … [Read more…]
Lake Oswego girls power past Lakeridge 3-0
The Laker girls soccer team wins the Battle of the Lake; both teams prep for state playoffs. There’s no two ways about it — the Three Rivers League girls soccer race has been a meat-grinder this year. The TRL includes five of the state’s top 12 teams, four of Oregon’s top nine and there is never an easy game or a night off. Just ask Lakeridge. The Pacers entered … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Lakeridge Girls Soccer
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the Lakers’ 3-0 win. 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 3-0 win over Lakeridge at Lake Oswego High School on Tuesday, Oct. 25. See the complete game story from this contest by clicking here. To see even … [Read more…]
Photo of the Day: Attack and Save
Lake Oswego’s Scipio del Campo, West Linn’s Ferreiro-Bartko earn a spot in the Photo of the Day. It’s an image etched in time. It’s a moment captured at a fixed point and saved for the future. It’s the Photo of the Day. In this case, for Monday, Oct. 24, the Photo of the Day came from Lake Oswego’s Luc Scipio del Campo and West Linn’s Aidan Ferreiro-Bartko during … [Read more…]
Updated: Lake Oswego boys soccer ties West Linn 0-0
Lakers keep TRL title hopes alive, while Lions keep playoff hopes alive At this point of the season, every game is a playoff game. Just ask the Lake Oswego and West Linn boys soccer teams. The Lakers and Lions went at it hammer and tong on Monday, Oct. 24, at Lake Oswego High School, with Lake Oswego and West Linn eventually settling for a hard-fought 0-0 … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-West Linn Boys Soccer
Check out this slideshow of the best images from the teams’ 0-0 tie. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lake Oswego boys soccer team’s 0-0 tie against West Linn at Lake Oswego High School on Monday, Oct. 24. See the complete game story from this contest by clicking here. See the Photo … [Read more…]
West Linn football races past Lakeridge 58-6
The Lions blow past the Pacers to stay unbeaten in the TRL If anyone has any questions about the ability of the West Linn football team at this point of the season, they’re either not paying attention or just don’t know anything about football. Lakeridge certainly has no questions, not after the Pacers dropped a 58-6 decision to the Lions at Lakeridge High School on … [Read more…]
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