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A look into women’s golf

A growing force, the women's golf team placed third in state. Women have been golfing since the 1500s, starting with Mary Queen of Scots, and have grown to a startling 5.7 million golfers since.

Gillian McMahon, Advice Columnist

June 5, 2019

Tags: golf, tournament, varsity, women's golf

West Linn Student Rides to Fourth in Equestrian Competition

Gillian McMahon, Advice Columnist

May 31, 2019

Thirty-five thousand horse riders across the nation competed, and Kaylyn McGrady, junior, prevailed. Placing fourth in varsity horse riding, McGrady is making a name for herself in the equestrian world. She's been riding for 13 years, but it hasn't always been a smooth ride. "People can be pretty mean....

Playoff Game for Girl’s Lacrosse

TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH. The first draw of the game and the Lions successfully gain ball control. The Lions were second to Lake Oswego in the Three River’s League, and made it to the playoffs. Their game against Hood River Valley would determine whether or not they made it to the semifinals. For the sport of lacrosse, “draw control wins games,” a statement Ben Finklea, coach of the girl’s lacrosse team, shares often.

Kendall Macdonald, Yearbook Staff

June 13, 2018

Tags: #2018, #athletics, #gameday, #girlslacrosse, #quarterfinals, #springsports, lax

Softball game raises awareness for breast cancer

Greeting fans, a “Play for Lori” banner at the Rosemont Ridge Middle School announces the team’s efforts to support local cancer survivors.

Mackenzie Banner, Staff Reporter

June 7, 2018

Tags: breast cancer awareness game, softball, sports, west linn softball

The Road to Recovery

Nadia Youga, Staff Reporter

June 5, 2018

A week in review 3/12-16/18

Cole Bannerman, Social Media

April 3, 2018

Andrea Secchi Harry Winsper (11) taking a swing at the boys tennis team's first match. lilly roms (9) taking a leap over the high jump bar at the track meet against Wilsonville. Andrea Secchi Munya Fashu-Kanu (12) and Elle Barret (12) mourning the loss of fellow students from the P...

Girls basketball makes school history

Andrea Secchi, Social Media

March 7, 2018

Girls basketball makes school history in making finals and placing third in state.

Set it up

Taryn Channel

November 12, 2017

Huddle Up The whole team huddling up to get the ball back. “We cheer on our team mates on side lines instead of just sitting and watching the game we are engaged.” Isabella Bean 12. The West Linn high school varsity volleyball team fights for every game. Serve it Up At ...

Boys Baseball defeats Lakeridge

The varsity baseball players geared up to face Lakeridge High School on Monday evening, April 17, at home. This is the fourteenth game of their season. West Linn ended the game with a win (7-3) defeating Lakeridge. In between plays, many of the players basked in the sunlight and cooled off.

Ashley Nord, Journalism Staff

June 6, 2017

Tags: baseball, boys, competition, high, linn, lions, oregon, sports, team, west, West Linn, WLHS

Ultimate Frisbee goes undefeated

Currently undefeated, the ultimate team looks to continue winning while maintaining a fun atmosphere throughout the league. “My favorite thing about ultimate frisbee would be the sportsmanship from our team and all of our opponents,” Wilson said.

May 24, 2017

It’s the spring sport that gets overshadowed by just about every other sport. When the sun starts coming out and spring sports kick off, the ones that come to mind are baseball, lacrosse, tennis and golf. But what about ultimate frisbee? Currently seven games through the season, they have yet to los...

Girls Lacrosse brings home a win against St. Mary’s in a game of 17-6

En route to her second goal of the night, Ragen Finklea, sophomore, leads the team to victory on Tuesday against St. Mary’s high school. Finklea plays club lacrosse when the high school season is off, helping her land a spot on varsity for the second year in a row. “Ragen is a really good all around player,” teammate Carey Stell, freshman, said. “She likes to play with the team instead of a one man show, which helps us to grow team chemistry. Overall, she’s a great teammate to play with.”

Hailey Jensen, Staff writer

May 3, 2017

Boys Lacrosse passes test of Lake Oswego with flying colors

Looking towards the sidelines, Cregan McGovern, Senior Goalkeeper, finds time between possessions to communicate with coaches.

Parker Edwards, Sports Editor

April 24, 2017

Pace of play gave both West Linn and Lake Oswego multiple fast break chances throughout the game. Down the stretch Laker turnovers allowed for multiple runs from players such as junior midfielders Cody Fretwell and Max Michelon. Balanced scoring and ball movement proved as a catalyst in what many beli...