Sports
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Motocross: not for sissies
Motocross is a tough sport, because it’s expensive, physically demanding, dangerous, but also hopelessly addicting. And that is why millions of people ride and race, but it is also why so few actually make it a living and compete at the national pro level of the sport and turn riding into a career.
Watch out for urban golf
by Justin Brauch
Oregon State University students were out and about on a very sunny Monday afternoon, playing a new up-and-coming sport...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
NetScouts basketball to hold exposure camp
From a press release from Carl Berman:
NetScouts Basketball will be hosting an international exposure camp on May 23rd in Eugene for...
OSU Sports Roundup for the week of May 10
From press releases according to Melody Stockwell of OSU sports:
May 7: the softball team wins over No. 9...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Roadrunners fight for air
On April 25 the Roadrunners made their way to Eugene to face off against the 2nd south division ranked Lane Titans in a double header. After a...
Monday, April 13, 2009
Call it straight, ref
People were pushed in midair – no foul called. A man was raked across the arm as he shot – no foul called. I caught a guy on wrist as he shot – no foul called.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Men's Basketball Falls Just Short of Glory
The LBCC Men’s basketball team secured a spot for themselves in the NWAACC Championship last Thursday with their victory over South Western Community College.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Roadrunners Ready to Take Another Shot At Championship
After leading the southern conference last year with co-champions Mount Hood, the roadrunners are poised to bring home yet another title to LBCC.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
How to Pretend Like You Watched the Superbowl
Fear a little less, child, because I’ve got all the information you need to maintain a fully fleshed out conversation for an event you could care less about.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
From fan to photographer
I had originally hoped that my press pass from the Commuter would be enough to gain the same courtside access afforded to professional photographers from other, much larger publications, but while talking about it with a co-worker, I realized I was being horribly naïve.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Sports Profile: Coach Greg Hawk
Before meeting the head baseball coach, I patiently waited my turn. As I was outside the office I noticed the numerous news articles along the...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Oregon disc golfers fly high at tourney
This year’s champion was Nate Doss from Capitola, Calif.; he made $13,545 for the win and this year has made over $27,000 according to pdga.com.
Why drive a quad when you could ride a bike?
“… it costs you about 93 cents per mile when driving.”
Rugby invades Corvallis-Albany areas
Although he passed on an opportunity to manage and coach the men’s team, Joe Alvernaz of Albany has been instrumental in the organization of this fledgling team. A player on the original men’s team he, along with Dave Malone, has been in charge of the funds and equipment for the team. Behind the scenes he has spent the last couple years trying to gauge interest in a men’s team, “we needed just enough [people] for practice and organization.” While Joe has taken a back seat to allow for younger players to step up he still maintains a high level of interest.
Lady Roadrunners begin season with a sprint to victory
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Beavers brought down #1 ranked USC Trojan
The Beavers brought down #1 ranked USC Trojans in the Reeser beaver dam, their stadium, Thursday the 25th of September....
Friday, October 10, 2008
Two home volleyball games
There will be two back-to-back home games for the LBCC volleyball team. Tonight, Friday, Oct. 10, at 7 pm against Umpqua Community College, and Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1 pm against South Western Oregon Community College. Be there to cheer on our team.Wednesday, May 28, 2008
LBCC wins first NWAACC game since ‘95
LONGVIEW, Wash.—The Roadrunners began their second-straight 2008 NWAACC tournament against No. 2 ranked Edmonds, the top seed in the North.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Last home game Thursday to decide playoff future
The Runners quest for first place in the NWAAC South drew closer to its end as Linn-Benton hosted the first of its final four double-header match-ups this past Tuesday, May 6.
