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Author: Nick Lilja

Lilja is long-time sports journalist - working in sports media for a decade utilizing every medium. His work has been recognized by multiple organizations. Most recently, in 2009, he was awarded the "Best Sports Column" by SPJ in the state of Oregon. In 2008, he was recognized as the "Best Columnist” by Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. He earned his undergraduate degree in Earth Science from Oregon State University and his Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.

Bonked out

Dedication breeds blandness. A dedicated player is focused, unwavering and persistent. If it doesn’t involve the game, it doesn’t interest the player. Talking with Pacific’s All-American golfer Max Bonk about his plans for the evening is like peeling a walnut. […]

Banks Braves, Hardie, fall short

The Banks girls basketball team had its best season in 13 years – finishing third in the Cowapa League – but last Friday the Lady Braves looked up at the scoreboard and realized their dream season was over. Seaside’s Anna […]

Running wild

Welcome spring back, everyone. Last Friday it was sunny, then rainy, then sunny, then cold, then warm. It’s safe to say spring sports can begin. The official start is still a few weeks away, but break out the batting cages […]

Lady Viks’ looking for balance

After beating the Canby Cougars, 62-49, on Friday, the Forest Grove Vikings girls basketball team couldn’t seal back-to-back wins Monday night and lost to Tualatin, 42-55. “Against Canby we executed the offense perfectly,” Lumpkin said. “We played great defense. Had […]

Boxers clown Linfield

A balanced scoring effort and a dominant rebounding effort, particularly on the offensive end, led Pacific to their fourth win in their last five games Friday night as the Boxers rolled to a 76-59 Northwest Conference men’s basketball victory over […]

Bartlett’s victory lap

Ross Bartlett is not an oppressive force on the court. He glides through the game, doesn’t over-power it. He plays the game like he walks through life – with desire, direction and determination. He rarely misses a defender, or a […]