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TDHS Football Game 2 Preview

Sep 16

Sep 16 TDHS Football Game 2 Preview

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

The Dalles Riverhawks play their second game of the season against league rival the Redmond Panthers. This was supposed to be the third game of the season but last week’s game against St. Helens was canceled due to the St. Helens team getting COVID.

Riverhawks JV Football Team Drops Opener to Gladstone

Sep 15

Sep 15 Riverhawks JV Football Team Drops Opener to Gladstone

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Positive News, Sports, The Dalles, Home Page

The Dalles High School JV2 football team traveled to Gladstone yesterday in an old Tri-Valley Conference rivalry game to open their 2021 season.

TDHS Saturday Football Game Against Fort Vancouver Canceled

Sep 10

Sep 10 TDHS Saturday Football Game Against Fort Vancouver Canceled

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

The rescheduled varsity football game for the Riverhawks on Saturday, September 11th at 5 p.m. against Fort Vancouver High School has been canceled.

Riverhawks Football Friday Game Canceled, Will Play New Team Saturday

Sep 7

Sep 7 Riverhawks Football Friday Game Canceled, Will Play New Team Saturday

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

Due to team ( St. Helens team) quarantine, the previously scheduled game with St. Helens at St. Helens this coming Friday, September 10th has been canceled. The JV2 football game has also been canceled with St. Helens.

TDHS Varsity FB Starts Off Rough In Season Opener

Sep 4

Sep 4 TDHS Varsity FB Starts Off Rough In Season Opener

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Sports, The Dalles, Home Page

The Dalles Riverhawks varsity football tea played against the Forest Grove Vikings yesterday, September 4th and it didn’t go the way they wanted it to.

TDHS Volleyball Team Outplays North Marion in all Three Games

Sep 3

Sep 3 TDHS Volleyball Team Outplays North Marion in all Three Games

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team had their first match of the season on Thursday, September 2nd. They played the North Marion Huskies and won all three games. A team with only one senior and lots of juniors, the Hawks are young but talented.

Dufur falls to Powder Valley in first gridiron clash Thursday, Sept. 2

Sep 3

Sep 3 Dufur falls to Powder Valley in first gridiron clash Thursday, Sept. 2

Sports, Home Page

Dufur Football squad falls to Powder Valley in home opener, but sees good play from quarterback Josh Taylor and running back Cody Phillips. Tight game gets blown open in the second half.

Sep 3

Sep 3 TDHS Sports Roundup - Women's Varsity Soccer, Cross Country Fundraiser

Sports, Positive News

TDHS Women’s Soccer pulls off a 1-1 tie in the home opener against
Riverside. Cross Country comes out fast in fundraiser.

Riverhawks test their mettle at home in first-round bout with Forest Grove tonight, Sept. 3

Sep 3

Sep 3 Riverhawks test their mettle at home in first-round bout with Forest Grove tonight, Sept. 3

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

Today, Friday, September 3rd, The Dalles Riverhawks will play their first game of the 2021 Fall season. They face the 5A Forest Grove Vikings. The game is at 7 PM at Sid White Field.

2021 TDHS Volleyball Preview

Aug 31

Aug 31 2021 TDHS Volleyball Preview

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team is a special team this year. They have 6 returning varsity players this year who are very talented. With a new coaching staff and record-high 4 teams, the future looks great for the Hawks.

2021 TDHS Girls Soccer Preview

Aug 30

Aug 30 2021 TDHS Girls Soccer Preview

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

Every Fall sport started practice for the 2021 season last week. Girls soccer is one of them and it’s a team a lot of us are looking forward to watching. The Hawks had a winning season last year and in the league playoffs, lost in heartbreaking fashion to rival Hood River Valley in 2nd overtime.

2021 TDHS Football Preview

Aug 23

Aug 23 2021 TDHS Football Preview

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

The Dalles High School Football has started practice this week. With a new head coach at the mantle and not many seniors it’s an interesting season we’re heading into. They’re having a full season this year unlike last year where the Riverhawks went 2-3 on the shortened season.

Maupin Opening a New World Class Athletics Complex, 'The DRAC'

Aug 16

Aug 16 Maupin Opening a New World Class Athletics Complex, 'The DRAC'

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Positive News, Sports, Wasco County, Home Page

We’re about to have a world-class athletic complex near us. That’s unheard of for a place like the Columbia Gorge. The Maupin Deschutes River Athletic Complex is being built right now. World-class athletes like Usain Bolt could go and set records at that track.

Riverhawk Run is Back

Aug 4

Aug 4 Riverhawk Run is Back

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Sports, The Dalles, Positive News

After a two-year hiatus, the inaugural season and community-run/walk is BACK! The hilly 3K AND 5K courses loop around Sorosis Park and CGCC on gravel, grass, and pavement. Runners and walkers of all ages and experiences are welcome.

Lynn Helyer to Take Over Head Coaching Job at TDHS

Jul 27

Jul 27 Lynn Helyer to Take Over Head Coaching Job at TDHS

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

Lynn Helyer was named the new head coach for The Dalles High School this morning, July 27. Coach Helyer used to be the head coach for TDHS. He coached when they were still the Eagle Indians in 2011 and 2012. He took over for Andy Codding at that time also.

Dufur Baseball Producing College Level Athletes

Jul 23

Jul 23 Dufur Baseball Producing College Level Athletes

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Wasco County, Sports

Dufur baseball continues to produce college-level talent in recent years and this upcoming is no different. Led by seniors Carson Smith, Gabe Petroff, Brock LaFavre, and Isaac Anthony, the Rangers are hoping for big things in the upcoming season.

Jumpstart Basketball Camp Green-lighted for August; Sign up now

Jul 22

Jul 22 Jumpstart Basketball Camp Green-lighted for August; Sign up now

Xavier Orion-Olaez

The Dalles, Sports, Home Page

We are excited to announce that Jumpstart Basketball Camp will happen this summer!

Turn out for Summer League very strong; Riverhawk basketball gets jump on season

Jul 22

Jul 22 Turn out for Summer League very strong; Riverhawk basketball gets jump on season

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

A big turnout for The Dalles High School summer basketball league has Coach Greg Cummings ecstatic. They have about 30 kids this year which is fantastic and the best summer league in years.

Race Across Oregon

Jul 13

Jul 13 Race Across Oregon

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Sports, The Dalles, Home Page

This upcoming weekend, July 17-19 the Race Across Oregon will be going on starting in The Dalles at the Fairfield Inn. This will be the 26th annual race. It is a grueling challenge only for the fittest of bikers willing to take on a 500-mile or 260-mile challenge.

CBM Bass Tournament Reels in 13 Boats and One Winner in TD

Jul 12

Jul 12 CBM Bass Tournament Reels in 13 Boats and One Winner in TD

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

This past Saturday, July 10th Cascade Bass Masters had their 3rd club tournament in The Dalles at the Columbia River. The winners of the tournament are Clint Messner and Eric Wilson with their fish weighing in at 15 pounds and 10 ounces

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