The Philomath High girls pose with the Oregon West team trophy Saturday in Newport. (Photo provided by Lisa Dunn)

Philomath continues winning tradition in track and field

Girls win Oregon West meet and qualify for state 8 athletes in 13 individual events plus both relays; boys tie for 2nd and qualify 5 athletes in 8 individual events plus one relay

Philomath High’s dynasty in girls track and field continued Saturday with the local school winning the Oregon West Conference title for the seventh straight time and qualifying eight athletes in 13 individual events plus both relays for the May 17-18 state meet in Eugene. In a feat that could be…

Playoff qualifier Stayton downs Philomath in softball

Going up against state playoff-bound Stayton and competing with three starters missing from the lineup, the Philomath High School softball team struggled to keep pace in a 21-2 loss on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Eagles…

Philomath knocks off No. 1 North Marion, 4-2

The No. 1 team in Class 4A went down on Saturday in Philomath. Sophomore Caleb Babock hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning and pitched a strong five innings to lead the Warriors…

PHS girls off to exceptional start at district track meet

The Philomath High School girls track and field team is sitting in first place through the first day of the Oregon West Conference Championships. Competing in Newport on Friday, the Warriors won three of the four finals events that were…

Sweet Home rallies late to overtake PHS in softball thriller

Through five innings Thursday afternoon against Sweet Home, Philomath High played some of its best defensive softball this season. Starter Laighla Hockema was finding success and the defense backed her up with a solid performance. Even after the Huskies pushed…

Philomath boys turn their attention to tennis districts

The Philomath High School tennis team got in one final regular-season match before turning its attention to next week’s district tournament with a trip up to Salem. Facing Class 5A McKay, the Warriors came up short in a 5-3 loss.…

North Marion takes series opener for PHS in baseball showdown

In a key baseball showdown Wednesday with Oregon West Conference title implications on the line, North Marion outdueled Philomath, 4-0, to clinch at least a tie for first place. The Huskies and Warriors are scheduled to meet two more times…

Ticket deadline coming up May 17 for PHS Hall of Fame banquet

The Philomath High School Hall of Fame’s third annual banquet to honor exceptional athletes and teams of the past is scheduled for June 1. Tickets are sold in advance with the deadline to purchase set for May 17. Ticket prices…

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