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All in Sports
The Rangers’ inaugural golf season started off with a bang as the Lady Rangers won the team event with a team score of 429.
The Dalles Riverhawks faced off against league rivals the Redmond Panthers at 7 PM, Friday night. It was the final game of the season and it ended in a blowout loss. In a tough season that was delayed and shortened by a pandemic and resulted in a smaller team, the Riverhawks impressed and gave it their all. They have my respect.
The Dalles Riverhawks varsity girls soccer team played the Hood River Valley Eagles to a draw on Wednesday, April 7th during regulation play in an attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive. It was the last game of the season for the Riverhawks. It ended in defeat and heartbreak.
Seniors Courtney Hert, Zara Voodre, Hanani Andrade, Kierstin White, Iliana Moreno-Lopez, and Cadence Snyder had their last match in front of a hometown crowd. And it was physical.
The Oregon State Beavers are itching to fall some tall trees this afternoon, March 29, as its men’s basketball team intends to continue its rampage through the NCAA tournament and chew down the Houston Cougars in the Elite 8. The game is today at 4:15 p.m. Read more.
The Dalles Riverhawks offense saw a ton of action, running up 27 points in the first quarter against the Wilson Trojans on Saturday, March 27. TD defense forced fumbles and had great stands that blanked the bigger 6A Wilson as Kade Wilson delivered a monster game and an interception. . Blowout 34-0.
Throughout the game, The Dalles had a lot of opportunities to put the ball in the net. They were fouled quite a bit and had a lot of free kicks but just couldn't hit on any of them. Their offense was quick, but Ridgeview’s defense was quicker and could keep up with the Riverhawks whenever they had the ball.
Travis Nelson Imagined the Beavers kissing the NCAA trophy this morning. The OSU Alumnus said the hype around the cinderella men’s team reaching the Sweet 16 had him feeling good and dreaming of them triumphing in the finals on April 5. The 12th-ranked Beavers play on Saturday, March 27, against the 8th-ranked Loyola Ramblers Chicago University at 11:40 a.m. on CBS
Gavin Gooding, 17, of The Dalles, holds a nice trout caught at Taylor Lake this morning, Thursday, March 25. Gooding and friends Will Macomber, Kevin Reed and his daughter, Charlie. Spent the morning at the lake using Powerbait to haul in some nice catches. The lake was stocked on March 15, according to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife website. To learn more click here ODFW Recreation Report.
The Dalles Riverhawks varsity girls soccer team played a phenomenal game against The Pendleton Buckaroos at on Tuesday.
The Dalles Riverhawks faced off against La Salle Prep Falcons last Friday night at 7 PM.
The Dalles High School Varsity soccer team was in action against Riverside on Thursday afternoon at Wahtonka High School. The Score was 1-0 The Dalles at the time of this photo. Also, below, wildflowers are in bloom. The Mid-Columbia never disappoints.
Eman Queveda, 19, of The Dalles took a little time out on Monday afternoon to test his skills at the skatepark. Below Jake Mick, 27 of Hood River went riding the rails. Lots of sun and 55 degrees made everything alright, and the rest of the week is looking good as well with temperatures hanging in the 50-degree area.
Steve Bradley found a few friends to keep him company on his evening jog in east The Dalles on Tuesday, Feb.23. His run, no doubt, brought a lot of smiles wherever he went, and hey, that’s as many legs as a baseball team. Forecasters are saying the weekend is shaping up with temperatures in the 50s and partially sunny days.
Luciano Alvarado, 15, in black shirt and shorts, kicks a ball to his partner at a Riverhawk soccer practice held on the lower field at Dry Hollow Elementary School on Monday afternoon. The practice was led by Varsity Coach Matt Dallman. Students were just sledding on this field last week.
At 1 p.m. today Gorge Athletic Clubs Dianna Risley will testify on the impacts that COVID-related closures have had on their facilities, as well as the impact that the closures and prolonged restrictions have had on the physical and emotional health of their club members.
David Jacobs uses a passive leader while training his Golden Retriever, Teal, on Sandlin Road This morning, Monday, Feb. 1. Jacobs said this was his third Golden as he is an avid duck hunter. But what about that name? Read more.
Six friends from recent graduating classes from The Dalles High School laced up this morning for a little fun run before the holidays. Erin Nelson, Luke McLean lead the pack of pals on Dry Hollow Road this morning. In the back doing their best Rocky Impressions are from left, Mark Feldermen, Molly Nelson, Corey Cameron and John Miller.
Harper Kane shows off some fancy footwork at a recent Riverside Gymnastics Academy outdoor practice. The statewide freeze on athletic clubs is putting the kibosh on indoor activities. So coach Audrey Hinatsu took it outside. Closures, however, are sacking revenue generators for nonprofit clubs such as Riverside as well as privately run athletic clubs. The Oregon Health and Fitness Alliance is asking Gov. Kate Brown to allow limited reopenings.
