![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2397-1200x900.jpg)
OSAA no way
Winter sports cancelled and spring sports postponed due to COVID-19
The stands will stay empty, no track or any other athletes until Mar. 31
At first the boys and girls basketball tournaments were going to continue, but without fans or parents attending the games. The game was canceled hours before tip-off, ending the season for basketball players across the state. As time goes on, more and more professional sports leagues are canceling and postponing seasons including: the NHL, MLS, and the NBA. Both boys and girls basketball tournaments for college basketball have also been canceled. Practices for all spring sports including track, baseball, lacrosse, golf, and tennis have all been suspended through Mar. 31 when the seasons will be re-evaluated.
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