Check out everything posted to MVSJ in the past week.
Since its launch on Aug. 25, 2022, Miles Vance Sports Journal has shared 1,033 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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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…]about Laker boys prep for third title chase
Pacer girls polo keeps state title hopes alive
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The Lakeridge girls water polo team will chase a second straight 6A crown this week. The Pacers and Lakers tested the best. The Lakeridge and Lake Oswego girls water polo teams tested the best and proved that they belonged among the best. Competing in the 2023 Oregon High School Water Polo playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Chehalem Aquatic Center in Newberg, the Pacers … [Read more…]about Pacer girls polo keeps state title hopes alive
Pacer boys run to 16th at state
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lake Oswego senior Leo Cook is the area’s best, finishing 25th at state on Saturday. The Lakeridge boys cross country team was right where it wanted to be. And where did the Three Rivers League-champion Pacers want to be? At the rain-soaked Class 6A state cross country meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 4. To be fair, Lakeridge didn’t finish where it … [Read more…]about Pacer boys run to 16th at state
Pacer girls fourth at state cross country
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lakeridge girls fourth despite illness of two top runners; Lake Oswego places sixth. The Lakeridge girls cross country team showed what true team strength looks like. The Pacers, competing in the rain-soaked Class 6A state cross country meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 4, faced challenges to be sure. Two of the team’s top five runners — junior Three … [Read more…]about Pacer girls fourth at state cross country
Lake Oswego boys soccer keeps winning
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lakers beat McDaniel 4-2, reach Class 6A state semifinals for the first time since 2011. The Lakers have got it going on. The Lake Oswego boys soccer team proved it again in the Class 6A state quarterfinals when they beat McDaniel 4-2 at Lake Oswego High School on Saturday, Nov. 4. “It feels really good making it to the semis considering we haven’t made it past the … [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: Class 6A Boys State XC
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Class 6A boys state cross country meet on Saturday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Class 6A boys state cross country meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 4. … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Class 6A Boys State XC
Slideshow: Class 6A Girls State XC
November 6, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Class 6A girls state cross country meet on Saturday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the Class 6A girls state cross country meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 4. … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Class 6A Girls State XC
Lions push Jesuit to the edge
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The West Linn boys soccer team pushes No. 2 Jesuit to the end before falling 1-0. From the outside looking in, the Jesuit boys soccer team was the overwhelming favorite in its quarterfinal playoff game against West Linn. The second-ranked Crusaders entered the game as champions of the Metro League, reigning state champions and carrying an eight-game unbeaten streak. … [Read more…]about Lions push Jesuit to the edge
Pacers dump quarterfinal curse
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lakeridge boys soccer beats Franlin 2-0, returns to semis for the first time since 2016. The Lakeridge boys soccer team knows there are challenges ahead. But the Pacers also know that they just cleared a big hurdle — winning in the Class 6A state quarterfinals after seeing their previous two seasons end in that same round. Lakeridge cleared that hurdle on Saturday, … [Read more…]about Pacers dump quarterfinal curse
Lakers battle through loss to Crusaders
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The Lake Oswego football team rallies late, but loses playoff opener to Jesuit 34-28. They never gave up. They never gave up and they never stopped believing. In the end, the Lake Oswego football team — which trailed by 17 points twice — fell short in its Class 6A state playoff opener, dropping a 34-28 decision to Jesuit at Jesuit High School on Friday, Nov. 3. “I … [Read more…]
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-McDaniel Boys Soccer
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lake Oswego boys soccer team’s win over McDaniel. 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 4-2 win over McDaniel at Lake Oswego High School on Saturday, Nov. 4. These images are provided to Miles Vance Sports Journal by Erik Daniels. … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lake Oswego-McDaniel Boys Soccer
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Franklin Boys Soccer
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lakeridge boys soccer team’s win over Franklin. 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 2-0 win over Franklin at Lakeridge High School on Saturday, Nov. 4. These images are provided to Miles Vance Sports Journal by Erik Daniels. See … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lakeridge-Franklin Boys Soccer
Pacers survive Sheldon challenge in playoff opener
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lakeridge rallies from behind in the second half to beat the Irish 13-10 in the first round. A year ago, the Lakeridge football battled into the semifinals of the inaugural Columbia Cup. As much as the Pacers cherished the extra games they got at the end of their 2022 season, they felt like they belonged in the 16-team upper Class 6A bracket. In 2023, Lakeridge got its … [Read more…]about Pacers survive Sheldon challenge in playoff opener
Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Quinn Gates
November 5, 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. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 — West Linn’s Quinn Gates For Saturday, Nov. 4, the … [Read more…]about Photo of the Day: West Linn’s Quinn Gates
Play of the Day: West Linn’s Nyamma Nelson
November 5, 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. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 — West Linn’s Nyamma … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Boys Soccer
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn girls soccer team’s win over Jesuit. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn boys soccer team’s 1-0 loss to Jesuit at Jesuit High School on Saturday, Nov. 4. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads from … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Boys Soccer
Lions eliminate No. 1 Jesuit
November 5, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
West Linn girls soccer beats Jesuit 1-0 (3-1 PKs) to avenge last year’s championship loss. Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. The West Linn girls soccer team proved itself to be the ultimate survivor on Saturday, Nov. 4, beating top-ranked, unbeaten reigning Class 6A state champion Jesuit 1-0 (3-1 in penalty kicks) in the Class 6A state quarterfinals at Jesuit High School. In the … [Read more…]about Lions eliminate No. 1 Jesuit
Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Girls Soccer
November 4, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn girls soccer team’s win over Jesuit. 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 1-0 (3-1 PKs) win over Jesuit at Jesuit High School on Saturday, Nov. 4. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Girls Soccer
Slideshow No. 2: West Linn-West Salem Football
November 4, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn football team’s win over West Salem. 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 42-7 win over West Salem at West Linn High School on Friday, Nov. 3. These images are provided to Miles Vance Sports Journal by Erik Daniels. See more … [Read more…]about Slideshow No. 2: West Linn-West Salem Football
Lions roll in Round One
November 4, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The West Linn football team powers past West Salem 42-7 in the first playoff round. Look out for No. 1. In this case, that means that the rest of Oregon better look out for the West Linn football team. The top-ranked Lions proved it in their 2023 Class 6A state playoff opener, routing No. 16 West Salem 42-7 in a soaking rain at West Linn High School on Friday, Nov. … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-West Salem Football
November 4, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn football team’s win over West Salem. 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 42-7 win over West Salem at West Linn High School on Friday, Nov. 3. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital downloads from … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-West Salem Football
Lions, Pacers, Lakers prep for football playoffs
November 3, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The state’s No. 1, No. 5 and No. 9 teams kick off the ‘second season’ tonight at 7 p.m. It’s time. After months of anticipation and nine weeks of regular-season battles, the Class 6A state football playoffs are finally here. Here’s a brief look at the varsity teams from West Linn, Lake Oswego and Lakeridge, their accomplishments to date and what’s up first in … [Read more…]about Lions, Pacers, Lakers prep for football playoffs
Pacers celebrate senior cheer, dance team members
November 3, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images of Lakeridge celebrating the senior members of the cheer team and Pacer Dance Team at Lakeridge High School on Friday, Oct. 27. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go to milesvance.smugmug.com. … [Read more…]about Pacers celebrate senior cheer, dance team members
Miles Vance Sports Journal hits 1,000
November 3, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
Miles Vance Sports Journal publishes its 1,000th post covering Lake Oswego, Lakeridge and West Linn. One thousand. The big one triple-O. The reason I mention that number is this — a handful of days ago, when I published the weekly “ICYMI Monday” story (you can see it by clicking here), it marked the 1,000th post to Miles Vance Sports Journal. When I first launched … [Read more…]about Miles Vance Sports Journal hits 1,000
Slideshow: Pacer Dance Team
November 3, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
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 at halftime of the Lakeridge football team’s game against Lake Oswego at Lakeridge High School on Friday, Oct. 27. To see even more images from this game, or to buy prints or digital downloads from this game, go … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Roosevelt Boys Soccer
November 2, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn boys soccer team’s win over Roosevelt. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn boys soccer team’s 7-1 win over Roosevelt at West Linn High School on Wednesday, Nov. 1. These images are provided to Miles Vance Sports Journal by Erik Daniels. See … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Roosevelt Boys Soccer
Lakers drop Wolverines in PKs
November 2, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Lake Oswego boys soccer beats Willamette 1-0 (5-3 PKs) in the second playoff round. The Lakers are alive. The Lake Oswego boys soccer team kept its 2023 season alive by posting a dramatic 1-0 (5-3 penalty kicks) win over fifth-ranked Willamette in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs at Willamette High School on Wednesday, Nov. 1. “The team played great,” … [Read more…]about Lakers drop Wolverines in PKs
Lions reign in the rain
November 2, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The West Linn boys soccer team pours in seven goals to beat Roosevelt 7-1. The Lions reigned. And at the same time, the West Linn boys soccer team rained goals down on Roosevelt, routing the Roughriders 7-1 in a rain-soaked second-round Class 6A state playoff game at West Linn High School on Wednesday, Nov. 1. “From the start, we were just focused in on the game and we … [Read more…]about Lions reign in the rain
Lakeridge boys roll into 6A quarterfinals
November 2, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
Pacer boys soccer team dispatches Ida B. Wells 5-2 on Wednesday at Lakeridge. The Lakeridge boys soccer team is on a mission. The Pacers have won the Three Rivers League for two years in a row, but they’ve also been eliminated in the Class 6A state quarterfinals the past two seasons. This year, they’re aiming to make amends — amends in the form of a state … [Read more…]about Lakeridge boys roll into 6A quarterfinals
Slideshow: Lakeridge-Ida B. Wells Boys Soccer
November 1, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lakeridge boys soccer team’s win over Ida B. Wells. 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 5-2 win over Ida B. Wells at Lakeridge High School on Wednesday, Nov. 1. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]
Lakers fall in PKs
November 1, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The Lake Oswego girls soccer team dominates Mountainside, but loses 1-0 (4-2 PKs). The Lake Oswego girls soccer team seemed to be on its game. The Lakers, hosting Mountainside in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs, dominated possession, outshot the Mavericks 16-3 and won 10 corner kicks to Mountainside’s two. What Lake Oswego didn’t get, however, was a … [Read more…]about Lakers fall in PKs
Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Mountainside Girls Soccer
November 1, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the Lake Oswego girls soccer team’s loss to Mountainside. 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 0-0 (4-2 PKs) loss to Mountainside at Lake Oswego High School on Tuesday, Oct. 31. To see even more images from this event, or to buy … [Read more…]about Slideshow: Lake Oswego-Mountainside Girls Soccer
One goal lifts Lions past Viks
October 31, 2023 by Miles Vance (Edit)
The West Linn girls soccer team beats Forest Grove 1-0 in the second playoff round. Scoring goals is great, right? And scoring lots of goals is even better. But some days, one goal is all you need. That was certainly the case for the West Linn girls soccer team, which scored early in the second half to beat Forest Grove 1-0 in the second round of the Class 6A state … [Read more…]about One goal lifts Lions past Viks
Slideshow: West Linn-Forest Grove Girls Soccer
October 31, 2023 by Miles Vance Leave a Comment (Edit)
See the best images from the West Linn girls soccer team’s win over Forest Grove. 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 1-0 win over Forest Grove at West Linn High School on Tuesday, Oct. 31. To see even more images from this event, or to buy prints or digital … [Read more…]
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