PHS senior Porter Compton picked up his latest win Wednesday at Cottage Grove on a technical fall in the dual vs. the host Lions. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Philomath wrestlers sweep duals in Cottage Grove

Warrior boys claim victories over Newport and host Lions; girls win all of their matches

The Philomath High School wrestling teams swept all four matchups at the Cottage Grove Senior Night Duals on Wednesday with the boys defeating both Newport and Cottage Grove while the girls won all six of their individual matches. The Philomath boys posted wins of 41-22 over Newport and 45-36 over…

Philomath boys win 9 of 11 events in swim meet victory

The Philomath High School swim teams turned in first-place performances at a tri-meet Wednesday at Clemens Community Pool with the boys cruising to victory and the girls tying for first place. The Philomath boys accumulated…

Warriors roll past Sweet Home in girls basketball, 55-20

After a challenging preseason against top competition, the Philomath High School girls basketball team got the league win it needed Tuesday night by rolling past Sweet Home, 55-20, in its Oregon West Conference opener. The…

PHS boys rally from 8 down late to edge Sweet Home in league opener

The Philomath High boys basketball team opened Oregon West Conference play Tuesday night on its home floor by erasing an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit for a dramatic 52-49 comeback victory over Sweet Home. Junior Esias Sapp led Philomath with 18 points…

Philomath wrestlers go 3-3 at two-day duals tournament at Redmond

The Philomath High School wrestling team went 3-3 at the Oregon Classic Friday and Saturday at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. Six Warriors posted winning records at the two-day duals tournament, which featured divisions in all…

Silverton rallies past Philomath in final game against 5A opponent

The Philomath High girls basketball team’s challenging 11-game run this season against schools in larger classifications ended Saturday afternoon in the home gymnasium with a 39-31 loss to 5A Silverton. The Warriors (7-7) will now shift their full attention to…

Philomath girls win tri-meet, boys second in home pool

The Philomath High School swim program hosted a tri-meet Wednesday at Clemens Community Pool with the girls earning a team victory while the boys placed second. The Warriors girls topped the team standings with 70 points, edging Stayton’s 61 and…

Late surge gives Philomath boys 64-55 hoops victory over Gladstone

After falling in four of its first five games, the Philomath High School boys basketball team started to right the ship and show promise by winning a couple of tournament games, beating Junction City in its own gym, remaining competitive…

PHS Hall of Fame banquet tickets now available

The Philomath High School Hall of Fame’s fifth annual banquet to honor exceptional athletes and teams of the past is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, organizers announced. The 2026 Hall of Fame class includes Erica (Boren) Fraley (Class of 1998),…

Philomath swimmers capture boys’ team title at District Sprint Meet

The Philomath High School swim teams turned in solid performances at the District Sprint Meet Saturday at Albany Community Pool with the boys claiming first place and the girls finishing third in their respective team standings. The Philomath boys totaled…

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