Oregon
Meet the Oregon high school volleyball stars of the week (Sept. 12-18)
Listed below are the Oregon highschool volleyball stars of the week for Sept. 12-18 as nominated by coaches, followers and readers.
If you need to make a nomination in a future week, e mail danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will probably be included on our athlete of the week poll.
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Emma Alewine, Wilsonville
The senior center blocker helped the Wildcats win the group championship on the Tualatin match along with getting wins over Hood River Valley and La Salle Prep with a complete of 13 aces, 27 kills, 11 blocks and eight digs.
Kendyl Arnett, West Albany
The junior exterior hitter stepped up with 10 kills, 9 digs and two blocks for the Bulldogs of their 25-16, 25-12, 25-13 win over Lebanon in a Mid-Willamette Convention match at West Albany Excessive College.
Emma Bischoff, Rogue Valley Adventist
The senior center blocker/exterior hitter had 11 kills, 11 aces, 5 digs and two blocks for the Hawks of their 25-14, 25-16, 25-9 win over Central Christian in a Mountain Valley League match at Gilchrist.
Kendra Bittle, Crater
The senior exterior hitter had 36 kills, 14 digs and three aces for the Comets in 3-0 victories over Thurston and Springfield in Midwestern League matches at Scenic Center College.
Maddie Blake, North Medford
The senior setter, with 24 assists and 5 aces, helped the Black Twister rally for a 23-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-20, 15-11 victory over Grants Cross in a Southwest Convention match at Grants Cross.
Beaux Bruegman, Sheldon
The senior setter/reverse had 11 kills and 10 assists for the Irish of their 25-5, 25-22, 25-10 win over South Eugene in a Southwest Convention match at Sheldon Excessive College.
Meah Carley, Cascade
The senior setter/exterior hitter, and a group captain, had 26 assists and three blocks for the Cougars of their 25-16, 25-11, 25-15 street victory over Cottage Grove.
Katie Clevenger, South Medford
The senior exterior hitter had 12 kills, 12 digs and a block for the Panthers of their 25-19, 25-16, 25-23 win over Grants Cross in a Southwest Convention match at South Medford Excessive College.
Olivia Doel, West Linn
The junior setter had 41 assists and 11 digs, serving to the Lions get a 25-16, 25-20, 24-26, 25-15 win over Lakeridge in a key Three Rivers League match at West Linn Excessive College.
Molly Griffin, Cascade Christian
The junior setter had 24 assists and 5 aces, main the Challengers to a 25-12, 25-11, 25-9 victory over Brookings-Harbor in a Far West League match at Cascade Christian.
Taylor Guerra, Westview
The junior setter/proper facet hitter had 15 assists, three digs and 12 aces for the Wildcats of their 3-0 win over Southridge in a Metro League match. Guerra additionally had 13 assists, six kills, 5 digs, one ace and one block in a 2-0 win in opposition to Nelson throughout play on the Grant match.
Bella Jacobson, Crescent Valley
The sophomore exterior hitter had a complete of 20 kills, six aces and 14 digs for the Raiders in 3-0 wins over Dallas and Woodburn in Mid-Willamette Convention motion.
Madison Kocina, Crater
The senior exterior hitter had 19 kills, 20 digs and 6 aces for the Comets in 3-0 wins over Thurston and Springfield in Midwestern League contests at Scenic Center College.
Nadiah Luna, McKay
The sophomore exterior hitter had 5 kills and three aces, serving to the Royal Scots get their first win of the season, a 2-0 victory over Gresham on the Sprague match.
Shannon MacCallum, Summit
The senior exterior hitter had 15 kills for the Storm of their Intermountain Convention match at Ridgeview.
Maggie McCarthy, Grant
The sophomore exterior hitter/setter, and one of many group captains, had a complete of 14 aces, 41 kills and 48 assists for the Generals of their matches for the week.
Jordan McKibben, Sheldon
The junior exterior hitter had 29 kills and 25 digs for the Irish, serving to the group go 3-2 (10 whole units) on the Central Catholic match.
Kamden Mitchell, Crescent Valley
The sophomore setter had a complete of 9 kills, six aces, 53 assists and 23 digs for the Raiders in 3-0 victories over Dallas and Woodburn in Mid-Willamette Convention play.
Adrienne Nguyen, St. Mary’s Academy
The junior setter, and a group captain, has been a standout participant for the Blues this season, along with serving to them to a few wins on the Grant match. “She is without doubt one of the most dynamic gamers that I’ve ever coached,” St. Mary’s Academy coach Wendy Stammer mentioned. “She is each our defensive chief and our offensive chief. Adrienne’s power is infectious, and she or he is the participant who celebrates extra for her teammates’ success than her personal success.”
CeAnna O’Loughlin, Jesuit
The senior, a Colorado State College commit, had 20 kills to assist lead the Crusaders to a 25-15, 25-19, 25-16 win over Sundown in a Metro League match at Sundown Excessive College.
Destinee Quattrocelli, Rogue Valley Adventist
The senior setter/exterior hitter tallied 11 aces and eight assists for the Hawks of their 25-10, 25-13, 25-13 street win over Gilchrist in a Mountain Valley League contest.
Isabel Patterson, Jesuit
The senior, a College of Oregon commit, has been a key issue within the Crusaders getting off to a 12-0 begin with what Jesuit coach Teresa Zimmerlee calls “her all-around play attacking and on protection.”
Hayden Pinard, Roseburg
The senior setter had 49 assists, 16 digs, 5 aces and eight kills, serving to lead the group to a 25-22, 25-27, 25-21, 7-25, 15-10 victory over Sheldon in a Southwest Convention match at Roseburg Excessive College.
Genna Robinson, Weston-McEwen
The senior center blocker had 13 kills and three blocks to assist lead the TigerScots to a 25-14, 25-18, 25-17 win over Jordan Valley in a match at Weston-McEwen.
Makenzee Operating, North Medford
The sophomore exterior hitter had 10 digs and 5 aces for the Black Twister of their 25-17, 27-25, 25-20 win over Willamette in a Southwest Convention match at North Medford Excessive College.
Alexa Schnell, Corvallis
The sophomore setter had 28 assists and 7 digs for the Spartans in a 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, 25-16 win over Woodburn in a Mid-Willamette Convention match at Corvallis Excessive College. Schnell then had 20 assists and 19 digs in a 25-17, 25-16, 14-25, 22-25, 15-10 win at Lebanon.
Amyah Semau, West Linn
The senior exterior hitter had 25 kills, on 50 swings, whereas additionally main the Lions with 13 digs of their 3-1 Three Rivers League victory over Lakeridge. Semau had 17 kills, 12 digs and a team-best serve-receive passing at 2.2 in a 3-2 league win at Lake Oswego.
Makenna Shorts, La Grande
The senior libero had 33 digs, 4 aces, two kills and 28 receptions for the Tigers of their Better Oregon League match at Baker.
Ella Smith, Corvallis
The senior center blocker had 11 kills and 9 aces, serving to the Spartans earn a 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, 25-16 win over Woodburn in a Mid-Willamette Convention match at Corvallis Excessive College. Smith then had six kills, 5 blocks and an ace in a 25-17, 25-16, 14-25, 22-25, 15-10 win at Lebanon.
Jillian Stein, Bend
The senior exterior hitter had 15 kills, with a .478 hitting share, and 7 digs for the Lava Bears in a 3-0 win over Redmond. She had 10 kills, 13 digs and three aces in a 3-0 win over Mountain View in an Intermountain Convention doubleheader at Bend Excessive College.
Kate Stidham, Crater
The senior setter had 70 assists on 135 makes an attempt, 13 digs, eight kills and 6 aces for the Comets in 3-0 wins over Thurston and Springfield in Midwestern League matches at Scenic Center College.
Dani Avenue, Crescent Valley
The junior libero had a complete 46 digs, three aces and 9 assists for the Raiders of their 3-0 wins in opposition to Dallas and Woodburn in Mid-Willamette Convention matches.
Paige Theis, Oregon Metropolis
The sophomore exterior hitter had 14 kills whereas hitting for a .455 share for the Pioneers in a 3-0 win over rival West Linn in a Three Rivers League match. Theis additionally had a complete of 25 kills and 5 aces in league 3-0 wins over St. Mary’s Academy and Tigard.
Makenna Wiepert, Wilsonville
The senior exterior hitter helped the Wildcats win the group championship on the Tualatin match along with getting wins over Hood River Valley and La Salle Prep with a complete of 16 aces, 84 kills, 9 blocks and 53 digs.
Grace Wollmuth, Lake Oswego
The senior setter/proper facet hitter, and a group captain, has been a powerful total participant this season for the Lakers, who had a 3-0 win in opposition to Tualatin and a 3-2 loss to West Linn in Three Rivers League matches final week. Wollmuth not solely helps run the group’s offense as one of many setters, she additionally has one of many squad’s highest hitter percentages and has constantly been considered one of Lake Oswego’s strongest servers.
Oregon
REAL ID deadline is coming. How to get one in Oregon and why you shouldn’t delay
Oregonians will soon need to meet federal security standards and get a REAL ID by May 7, 2025 if they want to fly domestically.
Here’s how to get a REAL ID, why they are required and why you should make plans to get one soon.
What is a REAL ID?
A REAL ID is a state-issued driver’s license, permit or ID card that meets federal security standards, according to a press release from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
An Oregon REAL ID has a star inside a black circle on the upper right corner of the card. Renewing identification without opting for a REAL ID will show “Not for REAL ID Act” in the upper right corner.
Why will REAL IDs be required?
In 2005, Congress passed the REAL ID Act in response to the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation to improve protection and “establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Can I still fly after May 7, 2025 if I don’t get a REAL ID?
No. Past the May deadline, any person 18 years or older without a REAL ID, passport, passport card or military ID won’t be able to board domestic flights.
Chris Crabb, public information officer for the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles, said 51% of Oregonians have their passport.
REAL IDs cannot be used as a passport alternative to board foreign flights, and Oregonians will still be able to legally drive, vote or prove their identity without a REAL ID.
How to get a REAL ID in Oregon?
Oregonians can get a REAL ID at any DMV office by walk-in or appointment. Applicants must bring documents that prove their identity, date of birth, social security number, two different proofs of address and lawful status in the United States.
There will be an up to 20-day wait period before the REAL ID arrives in the mail after completing the application.
How much does a REAL ID cost in Oregon?
REAL IDs cost $30 each time you apply, and that fee comes in addition to the regular costs for an original, renewal or replacement of a standard Oregon driver’s license, permit or ID card. Getting a REAL ID does not change the expiration date on your card.
An original standard driver’s license costs $64, an ID card costs $47 and a permit is $30.
Renewal of a standard driver’s license costs $54, an ID card costs $43 and a permit is $26.
Replacement of a standard driver’s license costs $30, an ID card costs $40 and a permit is $30.
Why should I make plans to get a REAL ID in Oregon ASAP?
Crabb said the DMV is expecting an influx of REAL ID seekers toward the deadline, so they’re hoping people can make the switch as soon as possible.
Since the option became available in 2020, one-third of the state’s license, instruction permit or identification card holders have opted to switch to a REAL ID — a little over a million people, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Applicants who show up two weeks before the deadline might not receive the REAL ID in time if they are traveling close to the deadline, she said. Temporary paper cards will not be accepted.
“The sooner you get it, the less you’ll probably have to wait,” Crabb said.
Alexander Banks is an AAJA-SPJ reporting intern at the Statesman Journal. Reach him at abanks@statesmanjournal.com
Oregon
WATCH: Trent Bray Talks Exciting Oregon State Win Over Washington State
Trent Bray’s Oregon State Beavers picked up a huge win in Week 13, narrowly beating out Pac-12 rivals Washington State 41-38. Spirits were exceptionally high for the Beavers postgame as they snapped a five-game losing streak and stayed alive in the hunt for a postseason game.
Bray met with local media postgame to share his excitement for the result and where the Beavers found success in the victory. The full presser video is linked below. Bray speaks for the first eight minutes.
NOTES
– “I think tonight was just what I’ve seen from these guys all season long. Ups and downs but they just keep going back to work. They they believe in each other. It was just a great team win.”
-On finding success in simplifying the offense: “I think Gunderson and the staff did a great job of narrowing things down. What do we do well, how can we use guys…What we did with Jabari and how we used his legs helped us move the ball. So I think they just did a good job of narrowing it down and and, you know, less is more and I think that’s what we found tonight.”
-On still having a chance to make a bowl game: “I think it’s it’s it’s big. We give ourselves an opportunity with the last game to go to the postseason, which is where everyone wants to be, and we got another great team we got to face but I think it’s a definitely a a good thing and a motivating thing.”
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Oregon
Boise State, rejuvenated Oregon State set to battle on the Blue
Minutes after No. 12 Boise State knocked off Wyoming Saturday night, the Broncos’ next opponent — Oregon State — secured its biggest victory of the season.
A 55-yard Everett Hayes field goal with 20 seconds remaining lifted the Beavers to a 41-38 victory over Washington State in the unofficial Pac-12 championship game.
Oregon State (5-6), which had dropped five straight games following a 4-1 start, and Washington State (8-3) are competing as independents the next two years before Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State join the Pac-12 for the 2026 football season.
“Tonight was just what I’ve seen from these guys all season long: ups and downs, but they just keep going back to work,” first-year Beavers head coach Trent Bray said. “They believe in each other, and it was just a great team win. … We’ve been so close in so many games this last month or two. For them to be in that and pull it out and do it is huge.”
The Broncos (10-1, 7-0 Mountain West) and Beavers will face off at 10 a.m. Mountain time on Black Friday at Albertsons Stadium.
Oregon State won four of its first five games, but lost starting running back Jam Griffin and others along the way. A 42-37 defeat at Nevada began a streak of five consecutive losses that culminated in an embarrassing 28-0 shutout at Air Force last week.
The Beavers were out-gained 410-175 in Colorado Springs. One week later, Oregon State out-gained the high-flying Cougars 484-385.
“I think (offensive coordinator Ryan) Gunderson and the staff did a great job of narrowing things down,” Bray said. “What do we do well? How can we use guys? … Less is more, and I think that’s what we found out tonight.”
Idaho transfer Gevani McCoy started the first eight games at quarterback but was benched during a 44-7 loss at California. Ben Gulbranson, who went 7-1 as a starter during the Beavers’ 10-win 2022 season, started the San Jose State game but was unavailable against Air Force due to injury.
Gulbranson returned to the lineup Saturday and completed 22 for 34 passes for 294 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, including a pick-six that put Washington State up 38-31 in the fourth quarter. The junior bounced right back to lead a game-tying touchdown dive.
“I’m happy for Ben because he’s put in a lot of work and been through a lot his whole career,” Bray said of Gulbranson, who lost his starting job to transfer DJ Uiagalelei last year. “When it went bad, he didn’t hang his head, didn’t give up. He went right back and led the team down to score.”
The Beavers also used freshman quarterback Gabarri Johnson as a runner against Washington State. Johnson finished with six carries for 47 yards and a touchdown.
“I thought what we did with Gabarri and how we used his legs helped us move the ball,” Bray said.
Oregon State had scored just 20 combined points over its last three games before exploding for 41 Saturday night. Needing a victory for bowl eligibility, the Beavers would love to contain Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty and spoil Boise State’s College Football Playoff bye aspirations.
“We know we’ve got a big-time opponent coming to the Blue this Friday, and we’ve got to be ready,” Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson said. “We know we’re going to get everybody’s best. We got Wyoming’s best tonight, and I promise you we are going to get Oregon State’s best.”
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