Oregon
How did new Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy perform in the spring game?
CORVALLIS — Even if it was a miss, it was a sign of progress.
New Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy took a deep shot on the very first play of Saturday’s spring game, overthrowing a wide open Darrius Clemons on a would-be touchdown.
While Murphy wants it back, knowing he has the touch to finish those plays off, the Beavers are encouraged. After a 2024 season of mostly subpar quarterback play with limited downfield success, they can actually draw up those explosive plays now given the Duke transfer Murphy’s arm talent.
Execution is expected to come with time.
“The competitive part of you wishes you hit more of those vertical throws,” OSU offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson said. “That has been a major point of emphasis for us this spring. There was some good stuff on offense last year, but we were not explosive. We need to hit bigger shots down the field, we need to win, we need to break tackles on long runs just every now and then to be more explosive.”
Murphy was efficient and showcased quick decision-making on short and intermediate throws, particularly up the middle of the field. He took and missed a few other deep shots, and eventually connected with a wide-open Cooper Jensen for a 30-yard touchdown — the only trip to paydirt on the day for the Beavers’ offense as Murphy faced constant pressure behind a banged-up offensive line.
Murphy also utilized his legs, finding gaps to scamper for a pair of quarterback keepers in the second quarter. That won’t likely be a regular thing for the 6-5 Murphy in the fall, particularly with fleet-footed Gabarri Johnson expected to contribute on the ground as the presumptive backup quarterback, but it was a good wrinkle for the Beavers to test regardless.
“Gabarri has had a heck of a spring, and Gabarri is going to play,” OSU head coach Trent Bray said. “Whether he’s QB1 or not, we’ve got two really great quarterbacks who can both be in the game — even at the same time. We’ve got a lot of ways to utilize them, which is exciting in how our playbook can grow with the two of them.”
Murphy’s leadership in the spring was mentioned by both Bray and Gunderson as a positive. His success last season at Duke — including a 9-3 record, nearly 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns to 12 interceptions — appears to have created a foundation of confidence as well.
But it’s a calm confidence, Gunderson explained.
“As you guys can tell with Maalik, big smile, good mood, but when you’re in that huddle, it matters. He is super competitive,” Gunderson said. “He’s got a great personality and great leadership ability, which I thought was an issue for us on offense (last year). I don’t want to be the leader for us on offense. We want to be player-led, and he’s got a spirit about that.”
Murphy acknowledged that the spring game wasn’t perfect, and spoke more about his misses than his hits. He expressed a desire to keep putting in extra work with his new receivers to build a rapport this summer, throwing at night on their own time after completing required work in the weight room.
The line to get autographs and photos with Murphy stretched more than 20 yards on Saturday, even as most players, family and fans had already cleared the field. He made time for each person with an air of humility and kindness, his family looking on while wearing orange and black No. 6 jerseys.
The offense is still a work in progress, but the starting point for OSU’s quarterback position feels much further along and on more solid ground with Murphy.
“Everything takes reps, and of course as spring goes on, I’ve gotten more and more reps,” Murphy said. “I feel like I’ve gotten better, the people around me have gotten better, and the whole offense has gotten better. These last two practices have been our best practices of the spring. Today wasn’t perfect, but we did a lot of good things, and I’m excited for what we can do this fall.”
— Ryan Clarke covers college sports for The Oregonian/OregonLive. Reach him at RClarke@Oregonian.com or on Twitter/X: @RyanTClarke. Find him on Bluesky: @ryantclarke.bsky.social.
Oregon
Winter storm brings threat of flooding to Western Oregon, SW Wash.
PORTLAND, Ore. — With heavy rain in the forecast through Wednesday, parts of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington are facing the threat of flooding.
The winter storm prompted several flood warnings and watches from the National Weather Service, including along the coast and local waterways that are prone to flooding.
Flooding could hit rivers, creeks, and other waterways that drain from the Coast Range, Willapa Hills, and Cascades.
Clackamas County officials issued a warning of their own Monday night, asking people to prepare for potential flooding in the county’s low-lying areas. That included Johnson Creek, which is expected to reach flood stage early Tuesday morning.
While the heaviest rainfall is expected through Wednesday, waterways could continue to rise through the day Thursday.
CLOSURES AND DELAYS
There are a couple school delays in effect due to the weather, primarily along the Oregon coast.
The Tillamook and Neah-Kah-Nie School Districts are on a two-hour delay on Tuesday to give buses and families more daylight to safely navigate roads. They are also cancelling AM preschool on Tuesday.
Tillamook Bay Community College campuses are also on a two-hour delay.
You can keep up with the latest delays and cancellations here.
POWER OUT?
With strong wind gusts coupled with the soaking rain, there’s a chance of trees or debris falling and bringing down power lines.
If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call 911.
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As of 8 p.m. Monday, Portland General Electric was reporting 12 different outages causing just under 500 customers to lose power. The largest, impacting 173 customers, was reported at about 7 p.m. in the Garden Home area of Southwest Portland.
PGE is asking customers to have a game plan in place should there be a power outage or downed power line.
You should have an emergency kit ready that can take care of you and your family for a few days.
PGE also recommends having your contact information up-to-date with your utility company so you can get updates on any outages.
DRIVING IN THE RAIN
The wet weather could spell trouble on the roads, with decreased visibility, ponding on the road, and slippery conditions.
If you encounter a flooded area, forecasters say you should always ‘turn around – don’t drown.’
“Please do not drive over flooded roads, it is impossible to know how deep the water truly is or if the road has washed out!” the NWS said.
Emergency officials are asking everyone to slow down, as wet roads can be slippery and it’s easier for drivers to hydroplane.
As the winter weather sets in, it is also important to remember the rainy day driving essentials – increase your following and stopping distance, avoid cruise control, and use your headlights.
SANDBAGS
Many of the local counties and cities offer sandbag filling locations to help people protect their homes from rising floodwaters.
If you go to a sandbag filling location, remember to bring your own shovel, as they are typically not provided at the sites.
Clackamas County has several sandbag filling locations across the region.
Hillsboro has two sandbag filling sites for anyone worried about flooding near their home, one at Frances Street Park and another at Griffin Oaks Park.
Oregon
Oregon high school football 4A all-state team for 2025
Here are The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Class 4A all-state teams for the 2025 Oregon high school football season.
The all-state teams were determined by a vote of the state’s coaches. All 28 head coaches in Class 4A were sent a ballot and encouraged to vote. The Oregonian/OregonLive received participation from 24 of 28 coaches. Email jhumburg@advancelocal.com with questions.
OREGON 4A FOOTBALL ALL-STATE TEAMS
Offensive player of the year
Bryce Kuenzi, Cascade
Defensive player of the year
Matthew Hinkle, Cascade
Coach of the year
Shane Hedrick, Cascade
First team offense
QB Joe Janney, Henley, senior
RB Staton Barnes, Junction City, senior
RB Bryce Kuenzi, Cascade, senior
RB Tugg McQuinn, Pendleton, senior
WR Griffyn Boomer, Tillamook, senior
WR Rocco De La Rosa, Philomath, senior
WR Josiah Hawkins, Cascade, junior
TE Jackson Roderick, Junction City, senior
TE Jamison Walsh, Cascade, junior
C Jantz Kahl Jr., Henley, senior
OL Skylar Folau, Marshfield, junior
OL Jace Johnson, Cascade, senior
OL Connor Lloyd, Junction City, senior
OL Bryce May, Cascade, senior
OL Theron Tyler, Henley, senior
K Nolan Lennox, Scappoose, senior
KR Rocco De La Rosa, Philomath, senior
First team defense
DL Bekham Hibbert, La Grande, senior
DL Matthew Hinkle, Cascade, senior
DL Jantz Kahl Jr., Henley, senior
DL Connor Lloyd, Junction City, senior
LB Brody Buzzard, Marist Catholic, senior
LB Morrisen Craig, Cascade, senior
LB Kaleb Fox, Marshfield, senior
LB CD Nuno, Philomath, senior
DB Josiah Hawkins, Cascade, junior
DB Trever Olsen, Scappoose, senior
DB Brody Ramey, Marshfield, senior
DB Conner Shively, Henley, senior
P CJ Jones, Marist Catholic, junior
Second team offense
QB Will Kessi, Scappoose, junior
QB Enoch Niblett, Marshfield, senior
RB Elijah Greenan Biggs, Scappoose, junior
RB Matthew Hinkle, Cascade, senior
RB Wyatt Kerrigan, Stayton, junior
WR Gabe Dietmeyer, Marist Catholic, sophomore
WR Nolan Lennox, Scappoose, senior
WR Jullien Rayas, Henley, senior
TE Brycen Schaan, Stayton, senior
C Brody Woods, Junction City, junior
OL Brody Buzzard, Marist Catholic, senior
OL Bekham Hibbert, La Grande, senior
OL Devyn McDonald, Tillamook, senior
OL Kaleb Moore, Junction City, senior
OL Willie Munds, Estacada, junior
K Kellen Fitzpatrick, Marist Catholic, senior
KR Josiah Hawkins, Cascade, junior
Second team defense
DL Jamison Batdorff, Marshfield, senior
DL Brayden Hamblin, Scappoose, senior
DL Cooper Kempf, Marist Catholic, senior
DL Jamison Walsh, Cascade, junior
LB Jacob Bocchi, Henley, senior
LB Riley Krantz, La Grande, senior
LB Vicent Medina, Cascade, senior
LB Jackson Skinner, Marist Catholic, senior
LB Roanin Wright, Henley, senior
DB Staton Barnes, Junction City, senior
DB Griffyn Boomer, Tillamook, senior
DB Dalton Kuenzi, Cascade, senior
DB Ryder McIlmoil, La Grande, senior
P Owen Mitzel, Stayton, senior
Third team offense
QB Cade Coreson, Cascade, senior
QB Kevin Hurliman, Tillamook, junior
RB Blake Barger, Estacada, senior
RB Jeremiah Brunick, Henley, senior
RB Kaleb Fox, Marshfield, senior
WR David Carter, Ashland, sophomore
WR Lane Olsen, Marshfield, senior
WR Hadyn Widdicombe, Marshfield, senior
TE Jubal Hoisington, Pendleton, junior
TE Ayden Welch, Ashland, senior
C Carson DeClue, La Grande, senior
OL Jamison Batdorff, Marshfield, senior
OL Mason Campbell, Scappoose, senior
OL Sabby Hlavinka, Cascade, junior
OL Cooper Kempf, Marist Catholic, senior
OL Cooper Mathis, Henley, senior
OL Abraham Richter, Stayton, senior
OL Gavin Tyler, Sweet Home, junior
K London Leitz, The Dalles, senior
KR Nolan Lennox, Scappoose, senior
Third team defense
DL Logen Bourne, Junction City, senior
DL Skylar Folau, Marshfield, junior
DL Hudson Smith, Estacada, senior
DL Methias Tuiolemotu, Tillamook, senior
LB Turner Jackson, Estacada, junior
LB Ashton Randall, Estacada, sophomore
LB Jackson Roderick, Junction City, senior
LB Luke Rosa, Sweet Home, senior
DB Dillan Davis, Sweet Home, senior
DB Noah Kim, Estacada, senior
DB Aidan Miller, Marist Catholic, junior
DB Brayden Miller, Scappoose, senior
P Darek McIlmoil, La Grande, junior
Honorable mention offense
QB AJ Altishin, Philomath, junior
QB Elijah Martin, Marist Catholic, senior
QB Kaden Shafer, Junction City, senior
QB Quin Wellman, Baker, junior
RB Conner Harvey, Marist Catholic, junior
RB Brody Mahon, Mazama, junior
RB Jackson Skinner, Marist Catholic, senior
RB Jackson Swanson, North Bend, senior
WR Drew Butler, Scappoose, senior
WR Dillan Davis, Sweet Home, senior
WR Sterling Holland, Crescent Valley, junior
WR Elias Long, Baker, senior
WR Hunter Mollerstrom, Stayton, junior
WR CD Nuno, Philomath, senior
TE Hunter Bustos, The Dalles, senior
TE Eli Jackson, Gladstone, sophomore
C Arthur Duryea, Astoria, junior
C Bryson Harvey, Marshfield, senior
C Landon Shafer, St. Helens, senior
OL Ashton Allmon, Tillamook, senior
OL Aidan Perkins, Pendleton, senior
OL Owen Swedenborg, Seaside, junior
OL Shaun Washburn, Scappoose, junior
OL Tyson Wing, Seaside, senior
K Luke Balzotti, Henley, junior
K Carter Vinson, Stayton, sophomore
K Brayden Wintersteen, Astoria, senior
KR Staton Barnes, Junction City, senior
KR Luc Frey, Marshfield, senior
Honorable mention defense
DL Adrian Balli, Astoria, senior
DL Kaleb Delph, North Bend, junior
DL Dex Dunlap, La Grande, junior
DL Kellen Hartsook, Sweet Home, junior
DL Colt Kelly, Astoria, junior
DL Aidan Perkins, Pendleton, senior
DL Jamin Peters, Philomath, junior
LB Hunter Christensen, North Bend, junior
LB Travis Conklin, Stayton, junior
LB Rocco De La Rosa, Philomath, senior
LB Vincent Maciel, Tillamook, junior
LB Kolt McQuinn, Pendleton, sophomore
LB Dexter Olson, Scappoose, junior
LB Efrain Ramirez, Seaside, junior
LB Sawyer Whitney, Marist Catholic, junior
DB Wyatt Black, Stayton, senior
DB Tugg McQuinn, Pendleton, senior
DB Sam Morris, Scappoose, junior
DB Vance Nelson, Pendleton, senior
DB Jackson Swanson, North Bend, senior
DB Junior Whitmer, Marshfield, junior
P Kelton Davis, Hidden Valley, senior
P Quin Gohr, Astoria, senior
P Tristan Smith Evans, Tillamook, senior
ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS
Oregon
Advocates report man hospitalized after apparent ICE arrest in Salem
Learn about emergency declarations in Salem, Woodburn over ICE arrests
The cities of Salem and Woodburn declared states of emergency after dozens of ICE arrests occured in both communities.
One man in Salem was sent to the hospital Dec. 7 after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to arrest him, according to the coalition Oregon for All.
A video posted on social media shows four masked agents dragging a man in handcuffs toward the back of a white Ford SUV at the parking lot of the Salem Mega Foods around 10 a.m. Another masked agent stands nearby.
An image shared by the coalition shows the shattered window of a car they said belonged to the man.
Other videos later show the man being tended to by first responders.
It was not immediately clear how the man was injured. The man was transported to Salem Health hospital.
Oregon for All said the man lived in the United States for nearly 20 years, is married to a U.S. Citizen, and is the father of one child.
Federal agents were observed in the hospital parking lot for hours. Volunteers later said they observed at least two agents walking into the hospital.
Cristina Marquez, one of the observers, said she was concerned people would be less likely to go to the hospital in emergencies with the knowledge that ICE was at the hospital for an extended period of time.
Salem Health did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Statesman Journal.
The City of Salem declared a state of emergency on Dec. 1 related to increased ICE activity in the region. ICE detained at least four people in Salem that same day. Federal agents arrested at least 24 people in Salem in a single day on Nov. 11.
The U.S Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a Statesman Journal request for comment.
Dianne Lugo covers the Oregon Legislature and equity issues. Reach her at dlugo@statesmanjournal.com on X @DianneLugo or Bluesky @diannelugo.bsky.social.
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