Behind monster performance from Jayla Lackey, Benson girls basketball advances to state semifinals

ST JOHNS – It wasn’t easy, but No. 3 Benson Polytechnic High School girls basketball got the 70-52 win over 11-seed Oregon City to advance to the 6A state semifinals on March 12 at the Chiles Center. A big part of the Benson path to victory was the rebounding; the

No. 17 Benson boys basketball is still dancing after surviving No. 8 Clackamas' punches

For more coverage of state basketball, head to this link to read about Central Catholic boys basketball knocking off Grant or this link to read about Parkrose boys advancing in the 5A state tournament. ST. JOHNS – Benson Tech High School boys basketball head coach Earl Clark Jr. said he told

Central Catholic boys basketball overwhelms Grant in 6A quarterfinals with 75-55 win

For more coverage of state basketball, head to this link to read about Benson boys basketball upsetting Clackamas or this link to read about Parkrose boys advancing in the 5A state tournament. ST. JOHNS – It was a clash between two Portland champions, with the Mt. Hood Conference champs Central Catholic

State girls basketball: Benson blows by Beaverton to return to 6A quarterfinals

Last year in the second round of the 6A state playoffs, No. 8 Benson Tech High School girls basketball fell just short at home to No. 9 seed West Linn. A year later, the Astros found themselves as the No. 3 seed and hosting No. 14 Beaverton with a spot

State boys basketball: Grant upsets Lake Oswego, Benson wins at the buzzer

LAKE OSWEGO – When No. 7 Lake Oswego and No. 10 Grant High School boys basketball met up back on MLK Day earlier this season, it was a great game at Benson Tech High School. The Lakers were able to escape with the 78-73 win, setting the stage for some revenge

'No skipping steps' for Portland Christian boys basketball chasing elusive 2A state title

RUSSELL – When looking back through successful classes in Oregon high school boys basketball history, it’s going to be hard to top the 2026 class at Portland Christian High School. The team went 15-11 and 9-5 in the Northwest League as freshmen in 2022-2023, 28-1 and 14-0 in 2023-2024, 27-3

6A girls basketball state round one: Third quarter spoils Lincoln upset bid, Benson lone survivor

BEAVERTON – There was no fear from Lincoln High School girls basketball, the No. 19 seed, taking on No. 14 Beaverton in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. The underdog Cardinals held the lead for a bit in the first half on the road in the last varsity basketball

6A boys basketball state round one: Wells upset bid falls short, three local squads advance

BEAVERTON – No. 22 Ida B. Wells High School boys basketball was in position Tuesday, March 3 to possibly pull off the 6A state tournament round one upset over No. 11 Westview. Down five at 44-39 with 3.5 minutes to go, the Guardians were closing the gap that first expanded

Sofia Patterson ends Lincoln wrestling's 55-year state title drought, plus final local results roundup

Ida B. Wells senior Zorina Johnson battles through injury to cement legacy as a 3-time champ

Jefferson's Dominic Rodela wins 'dream come true' 6A/5A girls state title

Meet the 14 local wrestlers set to compete in state quarter and semifinals

The day started with 78 local wrestlers vying for individual gold inside Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the 2026 Oregon high school state wrestling championships. After a couple rounds, there are 14 grapplers still alive for crowns, eight boys in the 6A quarterfinals and six girls in the 6A/5A semifinals.