Philomath’s Smart wins heat, places 4th in steeplechase at Nike Outdoor Nationals
Philomath High cross-country and track standout Cassidy Smart added another exceptional athletic accomplishment to her résumé this past Friday by winning her heat and placing fourth overall in the 2,000-meter steeplechase at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. Competing against 50 other girls in the Championship division, Smart was first in Heat…
PYAC opens fall sports registration for flag football, volleyball and cheer
The Philomath Youth Activities Club has opened registration for its fall sports programs with a deadline of July 10 for families to secure spots in flag football, volleyball and recreational cheer. Volleyball is open to…
After years of fundraising, Philomath turf project within striking distance
After years of fundraising, the effort to install artificial turf at Philomath High School’s baseball and softball fields is closing in on its goal with organizers now roughly $70,000 to $80,000 short of what’s needed…
Philomath hires former Central assistant to take over as boys soccer coach
Philomath High School has a new boys soccer coach and he comes with a deep connection to the Oregon West Conference — and even a memory or two of playing against the Warriors. Gerardo Garibay, 31, was hired to lead…
Three Warriors earn Special District 3 honors in boys volleyball
Three Philomath players were recognized for their contributions this season as part of those included on the Special District 3 all-district boys volleyball team. Senior Chris Eaton and senior Mayson Wallace earned second-team honors, while sophomore Nico Mayo Carrasco received…
Philomath seniors celebrate college athletic commitments in signing ceremony
Eight Philomath High School seniors gathered on the school’s auditorium stage Monday to celebrate their commitments to compete in college athletics, signing a ceremonial document marking the occasion. The group represented four sports and five college destinations — volleyball players…
Six Warriors earn Oregon West all-conference softball honors
Philomath High School had six players recognized on the all-Oregon West Conference softball team, led by center fielder Rylee Martin’s first-team selection. Martin, a sophomore who also saw time at shortstop and served as the team’s leadoff batter, was the…
State track: Eckhold vaults to victory, Smart sweeps distance events to lead PHS girls
EUGENE — Junior Hailey Eckhold was still trying to borrow a pole Saturday morning when the other competitors were walking into Hayward Field. An hour later, she was a state champion. Eckhold’s dramatic pole vault title, combined with sophomore Cassidy…
Gallery: PHS girls track and field at 4A state meet (May 29-30, 2026)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High girls track and field team at the 4A state championships in Eugene on Friday and Saturday.
State track: Four runner-up finishes power Philomath boys to 4th-place trophy
EUGENE — Junior Bryce Hruska had never competed at the state track meet. A year ago, an appendectomy ended his sophomore season before he got the chance to try to qualify. On Saturday afternoon in the Class 4A state championships…
Gallery: PHS boys track and field at 4A state meet (May 29-30, 2026)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High boys track and field team at the 4A state championships in Eugene on Friday and Saturday.
Smart wins 3,000 title as Philomath opens state meet at Hayward Field
Sophomore Cassidy Smart won the 4A girls 3,000 meters title Friday to highlight Philomath High’s opening day at the state track and field championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Smart won in a personal-best 10:17.53, holding off Cottage Grove’s Ella…
Babcock earns Pitcher of the Year, PHS places 7 on all-conference team
Caleb Babcock capped a standout senior season by earning Oregon West Conference Pitcher of the Year honors, leading a strong contingent of Philomath players on the league’s all-conference team. Babcock was one of seven Warriors recognized, with the group spanning…
Warrior Watch: Mission accomplished, All-American leap and gymnastics crown
Most college distance runners spend their first two years after high school logging mileage, dropping times and chasing conference qualifying marks. Ben Hernandez spent his walking the streets of Mexico City. The 21-year-old Philomath High Class of 2023 graduate has…
Philomath girls basketball program to host youth camp in mid-June
The Philomath High School girls basketball program will host a three-day youth skills camp for girls entering third through eighth grade next school year. The Future Warriors camp runs June 16-18 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Philomath High…
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