Check out everything posted to MVSJ in the past week.
Since its launch on Aug. 25, 2022, Miles Vance Sports Journal has shared 1,053 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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West Linn football cruises through Round Two
November 13, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The Lions power past No. 8 Jesuit 59-14 in the second playoff round. The West Linn football team pretty much did it all on Friday.The Lions, hosting Jesuit in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs, scored points by the dozens. They forced turnovers. They ran the ball. They passed the ball. And — most importantly — they advanced, beating the Crusaders 59-14 at West … [Read more…]about West Linn football cruises through Round Two
Pacer brotherhood finishes on top
November 13, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Over two seasons, Lakeridge boys soccer has gone 32-3-1 and won two TRL titles. The Pacers made their mark. The Lakeridge boys soccer team — which beat Jesuit 3-2 in overtime in the Class 6A boys state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Sherwood High School — made their mark in the Three Rivers League, in the playoffs, in all-league honors and in Lakeridge’s … [Read more…]about Pacer brotherhood finishes on top
Lakers push Bruins to the limit
November 13, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lake Oswego boys water polo goes three overtimes with Barlow before falling 11-10. It’s been a long time since the Lake Oswego boys water polo team had been the underdog. Over the past two seasons, the Lakers were Oregon’s best, winning back-to-back Class 6A state titles, going 66-1 overall and 20-0 in Three Rivers League play. Lake Oswego was tough again in 2023, … [Read more…]about Lakers push Bruins to the limit
Pacers go back-to-back
November 12, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The Lakeridge girls water polo team beats South Eugene 11-7 to win the 6A title. What’s the best remedy to a slow start? A fast finish. Just ask the Lakeridge girls water polo team. The top-ranked Pacers — facing No. 3 South Eugene in the Oregon High School Water Polo state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Osborn Aquatic Center in Corvallis — trailed by two … [Read more…]about Pacers go back-to-back
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Barlow Boys Polo
November 12, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lakers’ loss to ther Bruins on Saturday night. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lake Oswego boys water polo team’s 11-10 overtime loss to Barlow at Osborn Aquatic Center on Saturday, Nov. 11. These images were provided by photographer Reid Myers. … [Read more…]
How to use Miles Vance Sports Journal
August 9, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
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
October 12, 2022 by Miles Vance 1 Comment (Edit)
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…]
Slideshow: Lakeridge-South Eugene Girls Polo
November 12, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Pacers’ win over South Eugene on Saturday night. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Lakeridge girls water polo team’s 11-7 win over South Eugene at Osborn Aquatic Center on Saturday, Nov. 11. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-South Eugene Girls Polo
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Jesuit Boys Soccer
November 12, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Pacers’ win over Jesuit on Saturday night. 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 3-2 overtime win over Jesuit at Sherwood High School on Saturday, Nov. 11. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-Jesuit Boys Soccer
Pacers’ vets win a title
November 12, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lakeridge boys soccer rallies to beat Jesuit 3-2 in overtime, win 6A championship. Saturday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day. So the Lakeridge boys soccer team’s veterans did what they always do — they came through in the clutch, rallied from a goal down to beat Jesuit 3-2 in overtime in the Class 6A boys state championship game at Sherwood High School. The top-ranked … [Read more…]about Pacers’ vets win a title
Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Football
November 11, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lions win over Jesuit on Friday night. 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 59-14 win over Jesuit at West Linn High School on Friday, Nov. 10. These images are provided to Miles Vance Sports Journal by Erik Daniels. See more photos and … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Football
Rams power past Pacers in quarterfinals
November 11, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
No. 4 Central Catholic routs No. 5 Lakeridge 42-6 in their Friday quarterfinal. The Lakeridge football team accomplished a lot of big things during the 2023 season. But the Pacers’ many accomplishments — their eight wins were the team’s most in a decade, they earned a berth in the upper half of the state playoffs and reached the state quarterfinals for just the third time … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Central Catholic Football
November 11, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Pacers’ loss to Central Catholic on Friday night. 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 42-6 loss to Central Catholic at Hillsboro Stadium on Friday, Nov. 10. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-Central Catholic Football
Lions, Lakers sign letters of intent
November 10, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
West Linn and Lake Oswego see athletes prep for their upcoming college careers. They are the best. They are the elite. And some of the country’s biggest colleges and universities have take notice, signing athletes from West Linn and Lake Oswego high schools to national letters of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Lakeridge honors all of its senior athletes who sign … [Read more…]about Lions, Lakers sign letters of intent
Pacers prep for title contest vs. Crusaders
November 10, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The Lakeridge boys soccer team will try to win the 6A state title on Saturday. It’s is the match up everyone wanted. It’s the one that will decide it all. It’s the unstoppable force vs. the immovable object. “It” — the Class 6A state championship game between the No. 1 Lakeridge boys soccer team and No. 2 Jesuit — will leave no doubt as to which team is the best. … [Read more…]about Pacers prep for title contest vs. Crusaders
Lions, Pacers ready for quarterfinals
November 10, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The state’s No. 1 and No. 5 football teams hit the quarterfinals tonight at 7 p.m. Now it gets serious.We are now ready for the second week of the Class 6A state football playoffs — the quarterfinals — with only eight teams remaining in the race for the 2023 state title, an elite group that includes top-ranked and unbeaten West Linn and No. 5 Lakeridge. Here’s a brief … [Read more…]about Lions, Pacers ready for quarterfinals
Slideshow: Pacer Dance Team
November 9, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Pacer Dance Team’s performance on Nov. 4. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Pacer Dance Team’s performance on Saturday, Nov. 4. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go to milesvance.smugmug.com. … [Read more…]
Play of the Day: Lakeridge’s Mauricio Loyo
November 9, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
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. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 — Lakeridge’s Mauricio … [Read more…]about Play of the Day: Lakeridge’s Mauricio Loyo
Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Kylee Schreck
November 9, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
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. It’s the Photo of the Day. To ensure this kind of coverage continues, subscribe to Miles Vance Sports Journal by clicking here. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 — West Linn’s Kylee Schreck For Tuesday, Nov. 7, the … [Read more…]about Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Kylee Schreck
Pacers get it done in OT
November 8, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The No. 1 Pacers beat Lake Oswego 3-0 in overtime in their Class 6A state semifinal. The Lakeridge boys soccer team has long been known as an offensive powerhouse. And with good reason — the Three Rivers League-champion Pacers were the highest-scoring team in the TRL and scored more goals than any Class 6A team in the state. But top-ranked Lakeridge is more than just … [Read more…]about Pacers get it done in OT
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Lake Oswego Boys Soccer
November 8, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lakeridge boys soccer team’s win over Lake Oswego. 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 3-0 overtime win over Lake Oswego in the Class 6A state semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 7. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-Lake Oswego Boys Soccer
The Lions fall short
November 8, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
After upsetting No. 1 Jesuit, West Linn girls soccer falls to Cleveland 3-0 in the semis. It wasn’t supposed to end this way. Not like this. The West Linn girls soccer team, coming off its upset of top-ranked Jesuit in the Class 6A state quarterfinals, was supposed to carry its momentum into the semifinals. Then, the narrative goes, the Lions would get a shot at … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Cleveland Girls Soccer
November 7, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn girls soccer team’s loss to Cleveland. 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 3-0 loss to Cleveland in the Class 6A state semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 7. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Cleveland Girls Soccer
Laker boys prep for third title chase
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The TRL-champion Lakers aim for another shot at No. 1 Barlow this weekend. The dream is alive for the Lake Oswego boys water polo team. The Lakers, winners of the past two Class 6A state championships, are chasing their third after winning twice in the 2023 Oregon High School Water Polo playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3, at Chehalem Aquatic Center in Newberg. Lakeridge, … [Read more…]
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