This was more than just another OSAA football playoff game forAshland.  Coach Charlie Hall said before the Grizzlies met the top ranked Sherwood Bowmen, “this game will show how we match up against the best 5A teams, teams we have to play to win a state title.”      Ashland didn’t win the game, Sherwood [...]

    Back in September a lot of football teams had visions and expectations making it deep in the playoffs.   This weekend only 16 6A teams, 8 5A, 4A etc as remain in the hunt for the elusive state championship.   The road is never easy.     The South Medford Panthers meet Southwest Conference rival Roseburg, at [...]

   Were the old OSAA bracketology in place the Southwest Conference might have loaded up two or three teams in the semi-final round, brining back memories of the late 80′s early and mid 90′s SOC dominance at the old 4A level. But with the new power rankings system in place, we have the two best [...]

       Heading into the fourth quarter against Silverton Friday Night, Ashland Coach Charlie Hall knew his team needed to stop the Foxes one time if they were going to win the OSAA First Round game at Walter A Phillips Field.         The Grizz did one better, they shut out the Foxes in the fourth quarter while [...]

    At this time of year it’s really anybody guess as to who will win the OSAA football championships.   According to the power rankings and media polls it would appear that any number of teams could walk away with the top trophy.     The question is then asked, “How will our three remaining So Oregon [...]

First, I had to refresh the page twice. Then, to confirm my notion, a little research and digging. Then I still had to rub my eyes, and pinch myself to make sure it was not a nightmare. Nope. West Linn and Jesuit received #1 seeds into the State 6A football tournament ahead of South Medford [...]

     Ten weeks ago it all began with high hopes and ambitious goals for many high school football teams.   All but a handful are left as the state’s best teams begin the quest for the elusive state championship trophy.  Its something that can never be taken away from those who compete for its prize.       [...]