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PHS senior Elizabeth Morales sends a corner kick toward the goal during Tuesday afternoon’s 8-0 win over Sweet Home. The ball landed untouched in the net to give the Warriors a 4-0 lead at the time. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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Effective corner kick, senior’s special goal highlight girls soccer win

Philomath High defeats visiting Sweet Home on the eight-goal mercy rule to even its record in the Oregon West

Lining up to send a corner kick toward her teammates in front of the goal, Philomath High senior Elizabeth Morales braved the sun in her eyes and then gave the ball a pretty good boot toward the net. The play resulted in the team’s fourth goal en route to an 8-0 girls soccer rout Tuesday afternoon over an outmatched Sweet Home squad. But this goal was no ordinary corner kick. The ball didn’t find the net off a teammate’s foot…

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by Brad Fuqua, Philomath News
Marys River Grange No. 685 will host its Harvest Fest on the weekend of Oct. 8-9. (Photo provided by Judy Hays-Eberts)
Community

Marys River Grange steps back in time with Harvest Fest

Event scheduled to run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Grange Hall

Organized during a meeting at the high school in 1927, Marys River Grange’s presence in Philomath dates back nearly a century. The Grange Hall, constructed in 1934, serves as a connection to the community’s agricultural past. Back in the day, grange halls served as a gathering place and community center…

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by Brad Fuqua, Philomath News
The College United Methodist Church announced the return of its popular omelet dinners. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
Community

Local church’s omelet dinners back on the calendar

College United Methodist Church fundraising event relaunches on Oct. 7 with omelets from 5-7 p.m.

The College United Methodist Church announced the return of its popular omelet dinners with the first one coming up on Friday, Oct. 7. The event, which features made-to-order omelets, will run from 5-7 p.m. in the church’s social hall. The menu features a ruffled French omelet with a choice of…

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Philomath’s Seth Arthurs had a hat trick on Tuesday at Sweet Home. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Philomath boys rough up Sweet Home, 8-0, in road soccer match

Arthurs scores 3 goals, Candanoza and Ringwald each have 2 goals, in a game stopped early on the mercy rule

The Philomath High School boys soccer team remained unbeaten Tuesday night with an 8-0 road victory over Sweet Home. Senior Seth Arthurs scored three goals and had two assists in the game, which ended on…

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by Philomath News
Philomath High took care of business on Monday night against visiting Stayton. (Photo by Gary Milner/Getty Images via Canva)

PHS volleyball team takes care of Stayton in 3 sets

Coach Hilberg describes the performance as the team’s ‘best all-around game of the season’

The Philomath High School volleyball team rolled to a three-set sweep over Stayton on Monday night in an Oregon West Conference matchup. The set scores were 25-21, 25-20 and 25-21. The Warriors (11-5 overall, 3-2…

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VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2022: Ready for a wedding at Marys River Grange. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 2022: A sign that fall is upon us. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 2022: A tree needed to come out at future site of Paul J. Cochran Memorial Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, 2022: Equipment staging on city-owned lot in downtown. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 2022: Unique seating at a PHS soccer game. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, 2022: The view heading west coming into Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
MONDAY, SEPT. 26, 2022: Michael Novak and Thomas Smith, Scouts from Troop 161, split wood for PYAC on Sept. 24. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2022: Old Reservoir Park trail on Applegate Street. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 2022: A John Deere sits at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo grounds. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 2022: A view from Coastal View Drive. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2022: Common sight on the weekends: A boat headed to the coast. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 2022: Blackberries at Marys River Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2022: PYAC’s Eddie Van Vlack splits wood in preparation for the organization’s firewood fundraiser. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, 2022: Pacific Power contractors replace a power pole Thursday on Main Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

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SAVE THE DATE

• Sept. 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day (Marys River Grange Hall)
• Oct. 8: Lilly’s Lope for Hope (Philomath City Park)
• Oct. 8-9: Harvest Feed (Marys River Grange Hall)
• Oct. 15: Philomath Fire & Rescue Open House (Station 201)