http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806741295348100 2012-02-01 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806741295348100 en-us After starting last week by drubbing Vernonia, the Gaston girls basketball team found itself on the wrong end of a lopsided score. The Hounds rolled to a 59-28 win over the Loggers on Monday and then lost to Riverdale 48-37 on Thursday before being overmatched in a 60-24 loss to Portland Christian ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806728168816000 2012-02-01 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806728168816000 en-us Since you’re reading the sports section, you probably know that a week from Sunday a couple football teams will meet in Indianapolis. It may not be the Ducks vs. Beavers, but there’s still plenty of interest in Super Bowl XLVI. So we recruited five local NFL fans (two coaches and three ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806715712185400 2012-02-01 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806715712185400 en-us Abby Hardie’s basketball season has been a time of change. The Banks High School senior has had to deal with her body growing faster than she expected, or even wanted it to. She has had to switch positions. And perhaps most challengingly, she has had to adjust to a new coach after playing the ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806707371224300 2012-02-01 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132806707371224300 en-us Viking swimmers pick up speed Viking swimmers had a strong outing last week, with both the boys and girls teams winning at Tigard High School. The girls, anchored by Vera Hutchinson and Alondra Martinez, edged the Tigers 85-84, earning their first win of the season. The boys, led by Gabe Rooker ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745033499039200 2012-01-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745033499039200 en-us Forest Grove senior Jake Bennett has signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nevada. The Wildcats baseball team is a highly successful program with conference and district championships, and two trips to the National Junior College World Series in ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745024512746600 2012-01-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745024512746600 en-us Banks may have been the only 4A team at last weekend’s Bob Beisell Invitational tournament in Forest Grove, but the Braves wrestled well against the nine bigger schools, bringing home three championships. Travis Thompson showed why he was ranked first at 145 pounds. “He basically ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745014853967500 2012-01-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745014853967500 en-us America is filled with basketball hustlers. From California’s Venice Beach to Harlem’s Rucker Park, players who no one thinks can possibly be good step onto the court. Those players’ appearance is a mirage, though. With the ball in their hands, they defy all ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745001183373000 2012-01-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132745001183373000 en-us The Banks High girls basketball team had to wait an extra couple of days to step onto the court last week after snow delayed the Braves’ Tuesday home game against Seaside High. When the snow finally cleared, Banks made up for lost time with two wins. The Braves traveled to then 10-0 ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132744990845568200 2012-01-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132744990845568200 en-us Youth baseball workouts start Youth Baseball workouts have now begun and will continue running through Feb. 27 with exception of Super Bowl Sunday (Feb.3). Workouts run from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Neil Armstrong Middle School gym and will include but are not limited to fundamentals of hitting, ...