Category SALEM SPORTS
Salem’s new summer baseball team will be called the Marion Berries
Next summer, Salem is getting a collegiate baseball team which will play at a renovated Willamette University ballpark bordering Bush’s Pasture Park.
Wanted: high school girls for Salem’s club rugby team
Women’s rugby was in the spotlight during the Paris Olympics, and is seeing a surge of interest around the world. Salem high school girls’ coach Mia Strickland is hoping to see more players get involved to share the joy, confidence and community that comes with the sport.
Local educators, student athletes honored at the Beacon awards on Thursday
A dozen coaches and educators in the Salem-Keizer School District received Beacon awards for their impact on local high school athletics and the community. Twenty-one student athletes were also recognized for their achievements.
Capital Pioneers, Salem’s women’s tackle football team, undefeated as home games approach
Salem's women's tackle football team is in its fourth season, with upcoming home games at McNary High School on June 1, 8 and 15.
Fans abound for stadium upgrade but critics worry about impact on Bush Park
Willamette University is planning improvements to its baseball stadium adjacent to Bush's Pasture Park to serve a new summer baseball team. Taxpayers are putting $3 million into the project. Not everyone is a fan of the venture.
From backup to tournament starter, local pitcher finds her stride
Gracie Laukkanen, 17, carried her Salem softball team to victory in a weekend tournament, pitching six winning games after spending a season working to improve her speed.
Salem athletic superstars honored as “Beacons”
McKay boys soccer coach Juan Llamas received Coach of the Year award for leading the team to an undefeated season and state championship at the annual S-K Beacon awards honoring athletic greats in Salem.
Salem-Keizer bans independent reporter over inappropriate messages to teen athletes
According to reporting by students at Grant High School, the Salem-Keizer School District has banned the owner of a popular Instagram account that covered girls sports from school events and grounds. Their reporting found that he had been messaging students inappropriately.
Readers share their stories about local mentor Cheeseburger’s impact
Longtime local coach and mentor John "Cheeseburger" Witherspoon recently received an award for community impact from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. We asked former players, parents and mentees to share how his work impacted them.