Check out everything posted to MVSJ over the past week.
Since its launch on Aug. 25, 2022, Miles Vance Sports Journal has shared 737 unique posts, including team previews, game stories, features, slideshows, the Photo of the Day, the Play of the Day, the ICYMI Monday — or in this week’s case, “ICYMI Tuesday” — 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 Tuesday” — here’s what’s was featured on the site over the week of May 29-June 4.
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Not forgotten
West Linn senior Drew Talavs lifts his team from the dugout despite injury. In many ways, Drew Talavs was right where he wanted to be. Talavs, a senior pitcher on the West Linn baseball team, was right there with his Lion teammates in the Class 6A baseball state championship on Saturday, June 3. He was there to support his teammates, give advice to his fellow pitchers … [Read more…]about Not forgotten
Gabel goes out on top
The Lions’ senior steps up to beat Jesuit phenom Noble Meyer in the 6A title game. If there was one thing people were looking forward to seeing in the 2023 Class 6A state baseball championship, it was the pitching. And if there was one person people were looking forward to seeing, it was Jesuit senior Noble Meyer, a 6-foot-5 right-hander with a high-90s fastball and a … [Read more…]about Gabel goes out on top
Lions’ diamond gems pave the way to victory
West Linn baseball team steps up on defense to win its second straight 6A title. Sure, sure, sure. Home runs are great, and often, they deserve the headlines they so often get. But the West Linn baseball team went mining for diamond gems in the Class 6A state championship, and there’s no two ways about it — the Lions struck gold. Top-ranked West Linn, facing No. 2 … [Read more…]about Lions’ diamond gems pave the way to victory
Lions battle, but fall short in lacrosse finale
The West Linn boys are tied at halftime, but drop a 10-4 decision to Jesuit on Saturday. The Lions had their shot. The second-seeded West Linn boys lacrosse team earned it, going unbeaten to win the Three Rivers League title and racking up a 13-game winning streak to get a shot at redemption against top-seeded Jesuit — the team that handed the Lions their only in-state … [Read more…]about Lions battle, but fall short in lacrosse finale
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Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Boys Lax
See the best images from the Lions’ 10-4 loss the Crusaders on Saturday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn boys lacrosse team’s 10-4 loss to Jesuit in the OHSLA state championship at Canby High School on Saturday, June 3. To buy prints or digital downloads from this … [Read more…]
Two good
Top-ranked West Linn proves itself again by beating Jesuit 2-0 in the 6A championship. It wasn’t about flash. It wasn’t about prestige. It wasn’t about draft position or D1 college commitments. No indeed. West Linn’s 2-0 win over Jesuit in the Class 6A state baseball championship — held Saturday, June 3, at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer — was all about team. The … [Read more…]about Two good
Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Baseball
See the best images from the Lions’ 2-0 win over the Crusaders on Saturday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linn baseball team’s 2-0 win over Jesuit in the Class 6A state championship at Volcanoies Stadium on Saturday, June 3. To buy prints or digital downloads from this … [Read more…]about Slideshow: West Linn-Jesuit Baseball
No. 2 West Linn boys lax ready to face No. 1 Jesuit in finale
The state’s top two teams play for the 2023 state championship at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. It’s No. 1 vs. No. 2. It’s the immovable object vs. the irresistible force. It’s the match up everyone expected and everyone wanted. It’s West Linn vs. Jesuit in the championship game of the 2023 Oregon High School Lacrosse state playoffs, set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at … [Read more…]about No. 2 West Linn boys lax ready to face No. 1 Jesuit in finale
No. 1 West Linn baseball preps for No. 2 Jesuit
The state’s two best teams square off for the 2023 state title at noon Saturday in Keizer. You want the big prize? You’ve got to beat the best. The top-ranked West Linn baseball team knows that as well as anyone, and the Lions have that chance when they square off against second-ranked Jesuit in the 2023 Class 6A state championship game at noon Saturday, June 3, at … [Read more…]about No. 1 West Linn baseball preps for No. 2 Jesuit
Lions stay hot, eye title repeat
The West Linn boys lacrosse team beats Lakeridge 17-4, wins title-game berth vs. Jesuit. The month of May was a very, very good month for the West Linn boys lacrosse team. So the Lions made sure to get every ounce, and every win, out of it before it ended. West Linn won for the eighth straight time in the month — and the 13th straight time overall — on Wednesday, May … [Read more…]
Slideshow: West Linn-Lakeridge Boys Lax
See the best images from the Lions’ 17-4 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a slideshow of the best images from the West Linnboys lacrosse team’s 17-4 win over Lakeridge in the semifinals of the Class 6A state playoffs at Canby High School on Wednesday, May 31. To buy prints or digital … [Read more…]
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