After a difficult first half of the season, Banks boys basketball coach Pat Marlia had a few extra wrinkles on his forehead. He and his players were left scratching their collective heads as the team – comprised mainly of juniors […]
Month: January 2010
Banks tops YC
After a difficult first half of the season Banks head coach Pat Marlia had a few extra wrinkles on his forehead. He was surprised. Meanwhile, the players of the Banks Braves boys basketball team were scratching their collective heads. The […]
Winning young
It’s an interesting year for our area. A lesson in sports psychology. Teams seem to be littered with young, talented players but teams are still struggling. Of course, experts will say, winning young rarely happens. And it’s true. It takes […]
Gaston survives De La Salle
The Gaston girls basketball team is doing something it hasn’t done in years – winning. The Lady Greyhounds have won six of their last eight games and are looking down on the Northwest League standings instead of up. Two weeks […]
David Douglas boys ruin Vikings’ night
PORTLAND – Andrew Hutchins scored 12 points but the Forest Grove boys basketball team lost its final non-conference game of the season Monday night, falling 57-51 to David Douglas in the Rose Garden. Both teams entered Monday’s game with eyes […]
Lady Viks’ rock the Garden
PORTLAND – Playing on an NBA court is a special treat for most high school players – at least until the tape measure comes out. The Forest Grove girls basketball team enjoyed a rare opportunity to play at the Rose […]