Howard, Peters lead Philomath’s all-league football picks
Philomath High didn’t have enough experienced offensive linemen to build a running game this fall, so the Warriors went to the air and put the ball in Kaden Howard’s hands. In the trenches, Jamin Peters was so tough on defense that opponents ran plays away from his side of the…
Nora Stanley earns first-team all-conference honors for 4th straight year
Philomath High senior Nora Stanley capped her career by earning first-team all-Oregon West Conference honors in volleyball for the fourth straight season. Stanley, an outside hitter, made the first team as a freshman and kept…
League champion Philomath places eight on all-Oregon West girls soccer team
Philomath High School placed eight players on the all-Oregon West Conference girls soccer team, including three first-team picks — junior midfielder/forward Kya Bolton, junior midfielder Bella Nuñez and senior defender Annaleise Brown. Freshman midfielder Lilly…
Five Warriors earn all-conference honors in boys soccer
Philomath High School placed five players on the all-Oregon West Conference boys soccer team, including two first-team picks — junior midfielder Sammy Hernandez and junior forward Dreyton Nuño. Senior defender Esias Sapp and freshman forward Skyler Wilson made the second…
Ornament Hunt expands to more forests, including the Siuslaw
People hiking on public lands this holiday season could find a handmade wooden ornament on the trail. Finding one is also an entry for a two-day Willamette Valley getaway. The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is running its ninth annual Ornament…
Hernandez, Smart lead Philomath girls to state runner-up finish
EUGENE — One of Philomath High’s top runners ran with nothing to lose. The other had a title to defend and a lot on her mind. Olivia Hernandez, a freshman, came to the state meet with no nerves at all.…
Gallery: PHS cross-country at 4A championships (Nov. 7, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High boys and girls cross-country at the 4A championships in Eugene on Saturday.
Philomath cross-country teams take record streaks to state meet
One Philomath cross-country team arrives at state with a shot at the title. The other got in on a wildcard. Both race Saturday at Lane Community College in the Class 4A State Championships. The girls run at 11:45 a.m., and…
Late Estacada goal ends Philomath girls soccer season
The Philomath High School girls soccer team spent the second half of Wednesday afternoon’s Class 4A playoff opener digging out of a two-goal hole. Estacada needed just one late moment to end it. Senior Ellianna Zavala scored in the 79th…
Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Estacada (Nov. 4, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s girls soccer loss to Estacada in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs on Wednesday.
Philomath wrestling changes hands as Woosley steps down, Kohn steps up
Troy Woosley, who coached six Philomath High School wrestlers to eight individual state titles and made the Warriors a regular top-10 contender at the state meet, resigned this fall as head coach after 20 seasons. James Kohn, a Woosley assistant…
PHS girls soccer team hosts Estacada in playoff opener
The Philomath High School girls soccer team will play at 2 p.m. Wednesday on its home pitch against Estacada. The Warriors, Oregon West Conference champions, were seeded eighth for the playoffs. Estacada finished runner-up in the Tri-Valley Conference and was…
Hernandez, deep lineup help Philomath girls to district cross-country title
This coming Saturday in Eugene, Philomath High’s girls cross-country team will have the reigning conference champion and the reigning state champion on the same starting line. Freshman Olivia Hernandez won the Oregon West Conference girls title Saturday at Stayton by…
PHS football season ends with loss as team’s 11 seniors say goodbye
Philomath High senior quarterback AJ Altishin isn’t worried about how Friday night’s scoreboard will be remembered. “You won’t remember the score of these games,” Altishin said when asked to sum up the season. “You just remember the guys you did…
Gallery: PHS football vs. Estacada (Oct. 30, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s football game at home against Estacada on Friday.
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