Check out everything from the past week on Miles Vance Sports Journal.
Miles Vance Sports Journal just completed its third full week on the web — and it was a pretty darn good week in the world of covering high school sports at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn high schools.
Here’s a look back at everything that’s been published on MVSJ over the past week. Click on the red hyperlinks below to read the full stories.
Play of the Day: Lakeridge’s Ensing comes through
Mallory Ensing made the Play of the Day in the Pacers’ win over David Douglas.
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.
In this case, for Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Play of the Day came from Lakeridge sophomore midfielder/forward Mallory Ensing during the Pacers’ 2-0 win over David Douglas at Lakeridge High School.
Photo of the Day: Lakeridge’s Lucas Burkeen
Here’s a memorable photo of Lucas Burkeen from the Lakeridge football team’s loss to Jesuit.
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 Friday, Sept. 9, the Photo of the Day came from the Lakeridge football team’s Lucas Burkeen during the Pacers’ 35-6 loss to Jesuit in Week 2 of the 2022 season at Lakeridge High School.
Dancers make their marks
It’s not just the teams on the field that have been working hard this year.
Sure, sure, the football teams at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn are great.
But the football players aren’t the only ones out there working hard and improving and performing.
The dance teams and cheerleaders at those three schools have been showing off their skills in the first weeks of the 2022 high school fall sports season, too. So here’s a collection of the best images from those teams’ early-season efforts.
Basketball: OSAA board votes to adopt shot clock
Starting in 2023-24, Oregon varsity teams will play with a 35-second shot clock
After years of debate, the shot clock finally is coming to Oregon high school basketball.
The rule change came up for vote Monday, Sept. 12, by the OSAA executive board, which approved the use of a 35-second shot clock for varsity games starting with the 2023-24 season.
The unanimous vote in favor of the shot clock is seen as a victory by most coaches. In an Oregon Basketball Coaches Association survey, 220 favored the shot clock, 48 were against it and 28 had no preference.
Lakeridge boys polo will be strong again
The Pacers have appeared in the past four state championship games.
The Lakeridge boys water polo team has grown into one of the state’s best in recent years.
Indeed, the Pacers have appeared in the last four straight state championship games, winning the Oregon High School Water Polo championship in 2019 and finishing second to crosstown rival Lake Oswego a year ago.
While the Three Rivers League remains as tough as ever — Lake Oswego went unbeaten a year ago and the TRL also includes perennial power Newberg — the Pacers believe they have the ability compete with those other top teams.
Slideshow: West Linn-Lakeridge volleyball
The Lions beat the Pacers 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 Three Rivers League victory over Lakeridge on Monday, Sept. 12, at West Linn High School.
To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go to milesvance.smugmug.com.
West Linn volleyball battles past Lakeridge 3-1
The Lions drop the third set, come back with their best performance in the fourth.
It’s never easy to follow up on a championship season.
West Linn, which won the 2021 Class 6A state title, knows that as well as anyone.
The Lions got another lesson in that arena on Monday, Sept. 12, when they battled past Lakeridge 25-16, 25-20, 24-26, 25-15 at West Linn High School.
Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Olivia Doel
Here’s a memorable photo of Olivia Doel from the West Linn volleyball team’s win over Lakeridge.
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, Sept. 12, the Photo of the Day came from West Linn senior Olivia Doel during the Lion volleyball team’s 3-1 win over Lakeridge at West Linn High School.
A review of the previews
Here’s a look back at the team previews for every varsity team at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn.
If you’re an athlete from Lake Oswego, Lakeridge or West Linn high schools, we’ve got your back.
While Miles Vance Sports Journal has been live on the web for less than a month, we’ve already written about every single varsity team at Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn, starting with the comprehensive team preview stories that precede each season.
So, just in case you missed it, here’s how to find out who’s playing, who might win it all and what the keys to success are for all 22 varsity teams from those three high schools.
Lake Oswego football shuts out West Salem 14-0
The Laker ‘D’ holds the Titans to just over 200 yards total.
It wasn’t all pretty and it sure wasn’t easy, but the Lake Oswego football team made sure that its Friday, Sept. 9, contest turned into a win.
The Lakers, playing at West Salem High School in Week 2 of the 2022 fall season, managed one touchdown in each half against the Titans and threw a shutout to win 14-0.
Slideshow: Lakeridge-David Douglas Girls Soccer
The Pacers beat the Scots 2-0 at Lakeridge High School.
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 2-0 non-league victory over David Douglas on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Lakeridge High School.
To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go to milesvance.smugmug.com.
Lakeridge girls soccer beats David Douglas 2-0
The Pacers dominate the Scots throughout and improve to 2-0 on the season.
The scoreboard said one thing.
Lakeridge girls soccer 2, David Douglas 0.
But the play on the field — at Lakeridge High School on Tuesday, Sept. 13 — said much, much more. The Pacers dominated from start to finish, controlled possession throughout and outshot the Scots 15-5, with David Douglas managing just two of those shots before the final five minutes.
Photo of the Day: Lakeridge’s Molly Bachman
Here’s a memorable photo of Molly Bachman from the Lakeridge girls soccer team’s win over David Douglas.
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, Sept. 13, the Photo of the Day came from Lakeridge senior Molly Bachman during her team’s 2-0 win over David Douglas at Lakeridge High School.
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Beaverton Girls Soccer
The Lakers beat the Beavers 1-0 at Beaverton High School.
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 1-0 non-league victory over Beaverton on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Beaverton High School.
Lake Oswego girls soccer beats Beaverton 1-0
The Lakers knock off last year’s Class 6A state runner-up
This one was big.
This one meant a lot.
“This one” was the Lake Oswego girls soccer team’s 1-0 non-league win over Beaverton at Beaverton High School on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Play of the Day: Lake Oswego’s Kelly connects
Mairin Kelly made the Play of the Day in the Lakers’ win over Beaverton.
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.
In this case, for Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Play of the Day came from Lake Oswego junior defender/midfielder Mairin Kelly during the Lakers’ 1-0 win over Beaverton at Beaverton High School.
Photo of the Day: Lake Oswego’s Sadie Gardner
Here’s Sadie Gardner in the Photo of the Day from the Lake Oswego girls soccer team’s win over Beaverton.
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 Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Photo of the Day came from Lake Oswego junior goalkeeper Sadie Gardner during her team’s 1-0 win over Beaverton at Beaverton High School.
Week 2 football stats
See who did what for the Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn football teams.
The football teams from Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn high schools battled the best in Week 2 of the 2022 season.
Lake Oswego won its second straight game by beating West Salem 14-0 on Friday, Sept. 9, while Lakeridge and West Linn both dropped hard-fought decisions to big-time opponents, with Lakeridge falling to Jesuit 35-6 on Friday, Sept. 9, and West Linn dropping a 35-31 decision to Sheldon on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit football
The Lions beat the Crusaders 31-20 at Jesuit 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 football team’s 31-20 non-league victory over Jesuit on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Jesuit High School.
West Linn football rolls Jesuit 31-20
The Lions dominate early, lead 24-0 at the half, then hold on.
As it turns out, reports concerning the death of the West Linn football team were greatly exaggerated.
The Lions — a week after a painful Week 2 home loss to Sheldon — showed there was plenty of life left in them, coming back to beat perennial power Jesuit 31-20 at Jesuit High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Mark Hamper
Here’s a memorable photo of West Linn’s Mark Hamper from the Lion football team’s win over Jesuit.
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 Thursday, Sept. 15, the Photo of the Day came from West Linn senior tight end/wide receiver Mark Hamper during his team’s 31-20 win over Jesuit at Jesuit High School.
Play of the Day: West Linn’s Jake Holmes makes a stop
Jake Holmes made the Play of the Day in the Lions’ win over Jesuit.
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.
In this case, for Thursday, Sept. 15, the Play of the Day came from West Linn senior defensive end Jake Holmes during the Lions’ 31-20 win over Jesuit at Jesuit High School.
Sign-ups open for Lady Lions Fall Youth Hoop League
The West Linn girls basketball program is currently accepting sign-ups for the Lady Lions Fall Youth Hoop League.
The league is open to West Linn girls in grades 2-8 and will provide an opportunity for players to tune up their basketball skills before the winter season. Each hour-long session will be supervised by members of the West Linn girls basketball coaching staff and will consist primarily of games, complemented with developmental skills.
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Mountainside football
The Lakers fall to Mountainside 24-7 at Lake Oswego High School.
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 24-7 non-league loss to Mountainside on Friday, Sept. 16, at Lake Oswego High School.
Lake Oswego football misfires in 24-7 loss to Mountainside
Turnovers, penalties and miscues cost LO in its first loss of 2022
Opportunities.
Those taken, and — especially in the case of the Lake Oswego football team — those missed were the story of the Lakers’ 24-7 non-league loss to Mountainside on Friday, Sept. 16, at Lake Oswego High School.
LO dancers strut their stuff
From the Lake Oswego cheer team’s efforts to the LO Dance team’s performances, the Laker cheerleaders and dancers just flat brought the energy on Friday, Sept. 16.
Here’s a collection of the best images from the LO cheerleaders’ and Laker Dance Team’s during the Laker football team’s home game against Mountainside.
Play of the Day: Lake Oswego’s Calvin Macy breaks away
Lake Oswego’s Calvin Macy made the Play of the Day in LO’s loss to Mountainside.
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.
In this case, for Friday, Sept. 16, the Play of the Day came from Lake Oswego’s Calvin Macy — a senior running back — during his team’s 24-7 loss to Mountainside at Lake Oswego High School.
Photo of the Day: Lake Oswego’s Owen West
Here’s a memorable photo of Lake Oswego’s Owen West from the LO football team’s loss to Mountainside.
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 Friday, Sept. 16, the Photo of the Day came from Lake Oswego’s Owen West — a senior wide receiver — during his team’s 24-7 loss to Mountainside at Lake Oswego High School on Friday, Sept. 16.
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