The objective is clear for coach Marc Burleson (center) and his Panthers girls varsity basketball team: To earn a state playoff berth. It helps their chances that Central is off to a fast start, having won five of their first seven games.

Rugby at Western Oregon University isn't just a sport; it's a vibrant community, an avenue for growth, and a catalyst for inclusivity.

Western’s Triniti Youngblood (in white) battles for position during Saturday’s game against Northwest Nazarene. Youngblood finished with 12 points and a team-high four steals.

Kai Bennett (right) started the 2023-24 hoops campaign with 14 points and 10 boards for the Panthers.

Perrydale played perhaps its most complete game of the season on Nov. 4, blasting Bonanza, 52-14, in the first-round of the 2023 OSAA Football State Championships.