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All in Sports
Parents, students, and locals came together to make an impression, and they did. The Washington State XC meets are Today, Nov. 4, and with it a mix of excitement accompanied by nerves for the pack members who will be conquering the unforgiving course.
As the silly string descended on their sweat and rain-soaked hair, the Riverhawk runners took in the moment at the 4A-2 Tri-Valley Conference Championship at McIver Park in Estacada. The memory of last year’s District and State championship had haunted this year’s teams like a specter - and it seemed a new championship was the best way to relegate old expectations to the past.
While the results of the last three weeks have been heady and exciting, The Dalles runners know not to count their riverhawks or districts before they’ve hatched. If anything, their strong showing at the district preview and the 3k tuneup will likely motivate the other Tri-Valley teams to outwork and out-kick them this week.
Bargeway Pub and Catering picks its first winners for the Seahawks game this Sunday, Oct. 22. Find out who won the tickets here and learn how you can enter the next drawing for tickets when the Seahawks play the Washington Commanders on Nov. 12th.
The Dalles High School Athletics shared that seven students have been selected for the 2023 4A All-State Softball Championship 1st and 2nd teams. All-state teams are put together based on nominations from coaches.
At the Baker Meet on Sept. 28 - Like the boys’ race, the Riverhawk girls ran consistently, with few personal records- but a notable one-minute improvement for freshman Riley Elliot, who was sporting her mom’s cross country hoodie after the race.
The renowned annual football clash for a cause between the fearless Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement and the heroic Columbia Gorge Fire Fighters is set to light up the Wahtonka Football Field in The Dalles tomorrow, Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 starting at 6 p.m.
A difference in starting position made all the difference for Aiden Erickson in Oregon City on Sept. 16. Normally in the back, the lean 6’3” sophomore toed the line for the varsity boys’ race, in the front quarter of the pack for the entire race. That lead translated into a 26-second PR from last year, with Erickson finishing sub-18 at 17:56.
The board is seeking to elect new board members to step in for the following positions: Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, and Project Coordinator. Click here to learn more.
Starting Monday, August 7th, 2023 at 9 a.m. the Hood River Armory and Gorge Roller Derby will welcome kids aged 9 to 17 to build confidence, teamwork, have fun skating, and learn the basics of roller skating, and roller derby!
Mt. Hood National Forest is implementing new camping fees at seven campgrounds on Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts beginning Friday, July 14.
Here Come the Riverhawks - TDHS Softball team drills as usual on Thursdays as coaches work to keep this tight-knit team loose and ready to play in what looks to be a great championship game against Henly on Saturday, June 3 in Eugene. The Team is equally good on the field as they are at knocking home runs at a record pace.
TDHS Softball, 23 wins 3 loses, takes on Astoria, 19-6, tonight, May 26, in the playoff quarterfinal in the OSAA 4A bracket. They’ve got a home-field advantage at 16th Street Ballpark in The Dalles. The girls have not lost since March and burned Seaside earlier this week in a 16-0 route. The first pitch is at 6 p.m. Like the long ball? They set the record in that this year too.
Sluggers knocking it out of the park with two tourney wins. Team sends Elvis out of the building 19 times in two tournaments. Mothers honored with last-inning heroics.
The Mid-Columbia Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association has loaded up with some fun, food, and information on how to get the best out of your next hunt. Pub Night is set for Thursday, May 25 at the Bargeway Pub. Food, beer, raffles and the lowdown about the onX Maps hunting app.
Tired of running after the kids? Then put the shoe on the other foot and get them to Wahtonka Track on May 23.
Abuzz with potential in the setting sun, both of The Dalles’ relay teams performed well, with the girls’ 4x400 team within two seconds of their state time from last year. For the boys’ Distance medley relay, senior Leo Lemann led with the 1200, followed by smoking personal bests in the 400 for Vincent Ziegenhagen (55) and 800 for Tyson Long (2:05), and anchored by a quick 1600 for Juan Diego Contreras. Collectively, they finished at 11:01 - two seconds faster than the previous TDHS record.
Ron Sutherland, son to Dick Sutherland, the Coach of the 1947 TDHS Oregon Champion Football team will be giving a presentation about his dad and that special team at the Hall of Fame event at Wahtonka High School in The Dalles on May 20. Click here to see all who are being honored.
