Prospective players for the Salem Capitals scrimmage during a training camp at the Salem Armory on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Kevin Johnson’s professional basketball career has been far-flung — it took him across the world, from Turkey to Poland to Taiwan. But it’s not over. Next month,[Read More…]
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Pickleball national champion aims to grow sport in Salem
Wes Gabrielsen, who was recently named head pickleball professional at Illahe Hills Country Club, poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) It’s pickleball’s era. We’re just living in it. The sport – invented by a few rambunctious kids in the Pacific Northwest 57 years ago[Read More…]
Capital Pioneers offer tackle football to women from “all walks of life”
After finishing their inaugural 2021 campaign with an unbeaten record in the regular season, the Capital Pioneers — an all women’s tackle football team that is a part of the Women’s Football Alliance — have begun preparations for the 2022 season. (Courtesy photo) Rebecca Fineran has always had a passion[Read More…]
Uncategorized Excitement builds as Sprague Little League’s World Series debut nears
Sprague Little League is representing the Northwest at the Little League World Series. (courtesy/Traci McHenry) Update: Sprague Little League lost 6-2 against New Jersey-based Elmora Youth Little League. The team is scheduled to play at 5 p.m. Saturday PT, taking on the West champion team from Hawaii. SALEM — For[Read More…]
Next stop for Sprague team: Little League World Series
Players from the Sprague Little League team celebrate Saturday as they win the Northwest regional Little League tournament. (Photo courtesy Traci McHenry) SUNDAY UPDATE: Fundraising site announced for team travels to Pennsylvania. Link is below. For the first time in the 72-year history of the Little League World Series, a[Read More…]
Uncategorized Sprague Little League team wins regional title, headed to World Series
Sprague all-star baseball team, representing Oregon, poses with its newly-won title banner on Saturday in California. (Photo courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball) The Sprague Little League major all-star team won the northwest regional title in a championship game Saturday in California. The 5-4 win over Idaho puts the[Read More…]
