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Vikings venture North

Skyview grad McDonagh, PSU play at McKenzie

When Kieran McDonagh signed to play football at Portland State after his senior season at Skyview, he received a few quizzical looks and dumbfounded responses.

Things get better for Ridgefield's Page at 2A track meet

Sophomore qualifies for state in 100, 200 meters

WASHOUGAL -- Ridgefield sophomore Raigan Page did not start the Class 2A district meet as well as she expected. However, as the races picked up on Friday afternoon, Page and her Ridgefield relay teammates earned high honors.

Candace Buckner: Change of plans is always difficult

Candace Buckner: Commentary

Ashley Corral never saw this one coming because she has only pictured herself wearing a WNBA jersey.

Camas runner sets sights on new goals

Efraimson running toward state with renewed focus

Alexa Efraimson, the peerless Camas sophomore distance runner, crosses her arms and details the three events that she will compete in at the upcoming state track and field meet. Then, she thinks back to last year's epic Class 3A 800-meter race in which she finished in second place.

Candace Buckner: Many have come oh-so-close to state

Candace Buckner: Commentary

DeAnna Riggs placed her hands on her hips and stood close to a fellow senior Heritage teammate while her thoughts flew off on far-flung fantasies.

Candace Buckner: Trash talking class is now in session

Candace Buckner: Commentary

For the sake of smack, please listen up: Some guys should just be seen, not heard.

Blazers' Lillard unanimous pick for NBA Rookie of the Year

Guard is the fourth player to be a unanimous pick for honor

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard became the fourth unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year in league history on Wednesday.

Close call averted for all-star victory

Drey, Smith pour in points for 103-101 Black win

On Sunday, Mountain View's Taylor Drey and his All-Star teammates survived the Les Schwab Roundball Shootout boys' game as the Black team defeated the White, 103-101.

Holboke helps rally team to close win

Game MVP scores 17 as squad recovers from deficit

Mountain View's Carly Holboke earned the Most Valuable Player 'Star of Stars' award in the Les Schwab Roundball Shootout, leading her All-Star squad to the comeback 63-60 win on Sunday.

Prairie graduate Ashley Corral determined to make WNBA

Cut last year by Storm, she will be in camp with Mystics

Ashley Corral, the Prairie High product and one of the most decorated hoopers from Clark County, has the tryout of her life coming up with the WNBA's Washington Mystics.

Candace Buckner: Idaho's Cowan awaits NFL call

Candace Buckner: Commentary

Bobby Cowan had just settled in after more than 20 hours on the road when his iPhone rang.

Volcanoes hold off Slam, 94-86

Tarver's free throws help seal win in home opener

With a revamped roster, the Vancouver Volcanoes will need more than just two games into the International Basketball League season to mesh.

Trail Blazers final grades for 2012-13 season

The plusses and minuses are in

After a season that produced both exhilarating and exhausting moments, the 2012-2013 Trail Blazers are ready for their report cards.

World team shines at Nike Hoop Summit

The World team defeated the Americans, 112-98 in the 16th annual Nike Hoop Summit.

Volcanoes set to open new season

Vancouver-based basketball team has deep roster for 2013

When the Vancouver Volcanoes open the International Basketball League season tonight in Bellingham, the team will resemble its past and coach Joe Navarro hopes that it looks like the 2011 championship season.

Blazers begin preparations for future

GM says team will be aggressive in building roster

General manager Neil Olshey envisions an active summer on the horizon. “We’re going to be incredibly aggressive over the next two months in building the roster,” he said.

One last lesson for Blazers in season finale

Season ends with loss and young players on floor

PORTLAND -- The last walk to the exits began with time still remaining on the scoreboard and the Trail Blazer rookies still learning on the court.

Blazers grinding to an end

Losing streak at end of this season almost mirrors end of 2011-12 season

On the night inside the Rose Garden when the Portland Trail Blazers dropped their 10th straight game, Damian Lillard repeated one desire during his post-game interviews.

Blazer analysis 4/15

A look back at the Blazers week

Blazers week ahead 4/15

Game of the Week: vs. Warriors

Westbrook has 33 and Thunder beat Portland 106-90

Russell Westbrook scored 33 points, including 17 in the third quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 106-90 on Friday night.

Candace Buckner: Age isn't everything, especially to athletes

Candace Buckner: Commentary

Hanging around the Portland Trail Blazers can make anyone feel ancient.

Lillard set for his next big challenge

Blazers guard gets national attention after Laker game

On Thursday morning, Portland Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard moved back into the national spotlight with a radio interview on The Dan Patrick Show.

Lakers' guile prevails over Blazers' youth

Exuberant Blazers can't hold off desperate Lakers

Kobe Bryant's record-setting Wednesday night pulled the Lakers to a 113-106 win over a Portland team that started four rookies.

Barton gets first start for banged-up Blazers

Batum, Hickson, Matthews likely won't play

TUALATIN, Ore. -- The adjectives associated with most of the Trail Blazers' starters will not promote confidence as the team seeks to break an eight-game losing streak tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Blazer notes: MRI shows no break for Matthews

Guard hopeful to return to lineup before season's end

The injury report wasn't completely grim.

Candace Buckner: Blazers need to search for some togetherness

Candace Buckner: Commentary

Near the end of the Trail Blazers' Saturday practice, a voice from within the huddle called out: "Let's stay together."

Blazers week ahead 4/8

Game of the Week: vs. Lakers

Blazer analysis 4/8

A look back at last week's Blazers action

After spark, Blazers still fall

Barton comes off bench to get 22 points, 13 rebounds

The thrill returned to the Rose Garden on Sunday night, but ultimately, the losing streak rolled on.

Houston rockets past Blazers 116-98

Portland eliminated from playoff contention

James Harden had 33 points and the short-handed Houston Rockets edged closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 116-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Seth Jones has the brains & the brawn

NHL scouts have taken notice of Winterhawks’ defenseman

Seth Jones, a thin 6-foot-4 specimen and son of former NBA player Popeye Jones, is projected to become the first American-born top NHL draft pick since 2007.

Aldridge proclaims himself ready to play

Blazers all-star returns to lineup from sprained ankle

After participating in a full session of various situational drills, LaMarcus Aldridge proclaimed his return from a sprained right ankle, healthy enough to play Friday night against the Houston Rockets.

Blazers' skid reaches six

Blazers search for positives in yet another loss

How fitting that an "American Idol" contestant performed the national anthem Wednesday before the Trail Blazers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies, now that the remainder of the season has transformed into one long audition.

Aldridge noticeably missing

When All-Star is out, Blazers' dynamic changes

When the Portland Trail Blazers (33-40) visit the Utah Jazz tonight, LaMarcus Aldridge could very well miss his third straight game due to a right ankle sprain.

Blazers week ahead 4/1

Game of the Week and By the Numbers

Blazer analysis 4/1

A look back at the Blazers week

Jazz rally to sink Blazers, 105-95

Mo Williams scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half, and the Utah Jazz rallied with a 19-3 run in the final minutes to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-95.

Now it's about Blazers just playing better

Team isn't talking about making playoffs anymore

Unfortunately for the Trail Blazers, the video crew did not torch evidence of their loss Wednesday night to the Brooklyn Nets.

Nets deal Blazers' hopes crushing blow

Evans' breakout leads to Brooklyn's blowout victory

Reggie Evans set the tone for the Nets’ 111-93 blowout win over the Blazers on Wednesday with his toughness and finished with a career night at the Blazers’ expense.