Holstrom returns to his roots

Holstrom returns to his roots

After 14 years as West Linns athletic director, Rob Holstrom is retiring and helping his son...

No. 1

No. 1

West Linn ousts Lake Oswego 19-13 for its first girls lacrosse state championship since 2003 It's...

Baseball team plays in to state tourney

Baseball team plays in to state tourney

Garrett Meisen hurls a shut out and the bats come to life late in a 5-0 victory The West Linn...

Track team wraps up regular season

Track team wraps up regular season

West Linn looks to get individuals through to state at this weeks district meet The West Linn...

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June 13, 2013

Kevin Mills takes over as new AD

by Matt Sherman
The former baseball coach steps in to a new role in administration Kevin Mills knew that he would like to get into administration at some point and was specifically interested in the athletic…
by: VERN UYETAKE - West Linn's Jack McMenomey rips a shot in the Lions' easy semifinal victory over Jesuit last week. The Lions would then fall to Lakeridge in the championship game at Tigard High School on Saturday.
June 06, 2013

Boys lacrosse team falls to Pacers in finals

by Matt Sherman
After routing Jesuit in the semifinals, the Lions cant keep up with No. 1 Lakeridge in the second half One thing was abundantly clear last Saturday at Tigard High School. The two best boys…
by: MATTHEW SHERMAN - Members of the West Linn boys lacrosse team celebrate after a goal from Ryan Klose (No. 4) in its quarterfinal win over Southridge last week.
May 30, 2013

Boys lacrosse team advances to Final Four

by Matt Sherman
The Lions fend off Southridge to earn a trip to the semis for the first time in a decade The West Linn boys lacrosse team fended off a late rally from a strong Southridge squad in the…
by: JOHN LARIVIERE - West Linn's Isabella Reichner takes off after receiving the baton for the third leg of West Linn's 4x400 relay at the state track meet.
May 30, 2013

Sprinters place at state track meet

by Matt Sherman
The Lions score in both relays and Boucher takes sixth in the 400 The West Linn girls track team finished up the season by placing in three events at the state meet in Eugene and picking up a…
May 30, 2013

Softball team falls to Lincoln

by Matt Sherman
The Lions bow out in the second round against the No. 1 seeded Cardinals The West Linn softball team's season ended on a rainy afternoon at Jesuit High School against No. 1 seed Lincoln last…
by: VERN UYETAKE - The team celebrates its state championship win after beating Lake Oswego.
May 24, 2013

Lions win girls lacrosse championship

by Matt Sherman
West Linn lives up to its No. 1 ranking behind six goals from freshman Natalie Byrne West Linn knocked off rival and two-time defending state champion Lake Oswego 19-13 on Thursday to capture…
by: MATTHEW SHERMAN - est Linn's Hannah Siciliani looks to make a play on a Jesuit runner at second base during the Lions' 5-4 victory on Monday.
May 23, 2013

Softball team advances in extra innings

by Matt Sherman
After giving back a 4-0 lead, the Lions top Jesuit with a two-out hit in the ninth The West Linn softball team kept its season alive on Monday with a thrilling extra innings victory over Jesuit…
by: VERN UYETAKE - Cara Boucher approaches the finish line en route to winning the 400 meters at last week's district track meet. To her right, Juliana Guthner took third in the event and qualifed for state with a wild card time.
May 23, 2013

Girls sprinters dominate district track meet

by Matt Sherman
The Lions win both relays, breaking a record in the 4x400 A small contingent of Lions will be headed to the state track meet in Eugene this weekend, but it will be one that could make a bit of…
May 23, 2013

Girls lacrosse team advances to title game

by Matt Sherman
The Lions rally to top Sunset and will play for the championship against a familiar opponent Practically from the beginning of the season, all signs pointed to a repeat of last year's state…
May 23, 2013

Tennis teams wrap up season at state tourney

by Matt Sherman
It was a strong end to the season for West Linn's boys and girls tennis teams. In the boys tournament, Russell Risenhoover received a decent draw in the singles bracket and scored an easy 6-0.…

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by: MATTHEW SHERMAN - Amanda Elich, Katie Fillion, Chloe Barnes, Kirbi Havemann, Kristin Elich and Sarah Archuleta wrapped up another strong season with a second-place finish in state at Quail Valley in Banks on Tuesday.
May 16, 2013

Girls golf team takes 2nd at state

by Matt Sherman
Three Lions place in the top-10 individually at Quail Valley The West Linn girls golf team had one of its better performances of the season at the state tournament at Quail Valley but it wasn't…
May 16, 2013

Girls lacrosse team wins league title

by Matt Sherman
The Lions tune up for the playoffs with a lopsided win over Oregon City The West Linn girls lacrosse team had some business to attend to last week before gearing up for what they hope is a long…
May 16, 2013

Softball team finishes regular season with pair of wins

by Matt Sherman
The Lions upend first-place Clackamas and handle Lakeridge West Linn's softball team closed out the regular season on a high note, becoming the only team this season to beat Clackamas and then…
by: VERN UYETAKE - Sarah Archuleta hits a putt during her second-round 71 which propelled her to victory at Stone Creek.
May 09, 2013

WL girls win district golf tournament

by Matt Sherman
Sarah Archuleta wins medalist honors as the West Linn girls place four individuals in the top five at districts If the West Linn girls golf team can string together two days similar to the ones…
by: VERN UYETAKE - Ella Riddle readies to hit a backhand during last week's district tournament.
May 09, 2013

Riddle rolls at districts

by Matt Sherman
Ella Riddle makes quick work of her opponents to claim the TRL district singles title Ella Riddle made an immediate impact for the Lions this year after moving to West Linn from England. She…
May 09, 2013

Win streak secures 2nd place for softball team

by Matt Sherman
The Lions knock off OC and Canby to clinch a spot in the playoffs The West Linn softball is in the midst of a four-game win streak which clinched second place in the Three Rivers League for the…
May 09, 2013

Lacrosse teams wrap up regular season

by Matt Sherman
The West Linn boys lacrosse team endured another tough battle with Clackamas, holding on late for an 11-9 victory but its placement in the postseason is still very much up in the air. The Lions…
May 09, 2013

Track team battles OC as districts loom

by Matt Sherman
West Linn took on a strong and deep Oregon City team in its penultimate dual meet last week as the boys and girls get set for districts next week. In the boys meet, West Linn ran into a very…
by: MATTHEW SHERMAN - Craig Wright returns a shot at this week's district tennis tournament. He and partner Mitch Tingey finished third in the tournament and earned a trip to state.
May 02, 2013

Boys tennis sends three to state

by Matt Sherman
Russell Risenhoover and the team of Mitch Tingey and Craig Wright each take third at districts West Linn's boys tennis team wrapped up the regular season with a match for the ages against…
by: VERN UYETAKE - West Linn goalie Tara Sonnemaker makes one of her 10 saves in a win against Lakeridge. Sonnemaker also had 12 saves in a huge victory over Lake Oswego last week.
May 02, 2013

Girls lacrosse team downs Lake Oswego

by Matt Sherman
After some near misses the Lions knock off the Lakers and take sole possession of first place in the TRL The West Linn girls lacrosse team knew it had the talent to get past Lake Oswego this…


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