René Ferrán

René Ferrán

René Ferrán has written about high school sports in the Pacific Northwest since 1993, with his work featured at the Idaho Press Tribune, Tri-City Herald, Seattle Times, Tacoma News Tribune, The Columbian and The Oregonian before he joined SBLive Sports in 2020.

Marshfield's Bodey Lutes celebrates his victory in the Class 4A boys 400 meters at last year's Oregon (OSAA) track and field championships.
Oregon

Oregon high school boys track and field: 40 top seniors to watch in 2025

We highlight 40 of the best seniors in Oregon (OSAA) high school boys track and field this season

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Lake Oswego lineman Dylan Marquez (62) stepped up in the playoffs after an injury opened a spot at right tackle. The Lakers will count on the sophomore to take on a bigger role next season.
Oregon

Oregon high school football: Who will be the breakthrough stars of 2025?

Which players have Oregon high school football coaches excited as they prepare for spring drills and summer camps?

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Who are the top seniors in Oregon high school lacrosse?
Oregon

Oregon high school lacrosse: 40 top seniors to watch in 2025

We highlight 40 of the best seniors in Oregon high school boys and girls lacrosse this season

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Junction City’s Lily Buendia (14) came within one RBI of tying the state single-season record last season.
Oregon

Oregon high school softball: 40 top seniors to watch in 2025

We highlight 40 of the best seniors in Oregon (OSAA) high school softball this season

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Thurston’s Connor Molony, the 2023 Class 5A pitcher of the year, played primarily first base last season after injuring his right arm in his first start of the season.
Oregon

Oregon high school baseball: 40 top seniors to watch in 2025

We highlight 40 of the best seniors in Oregon (OSAA) high school baseball this season

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Clackamas senior Jazzy Davidson's injury late in the third quarter was a turning point in Saturday's OSAA Class 6A girls basketball state championship game.
Oregon

Clackamas stars Jazzy Davidson, Sara Barhoum ‘proud’ of season, ‘grateful’ for memories

Disappointing finish in no way tarnishes what special senior class was able to accomplish with Cavaliers

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Barlow coach Tom Johnson and senior guard Jalen Atkins hug after the Bruins won the OSAA Class 6A boys basketball state championship Saturday night.
Oregon

For you, Coach! Barlow delivers Oregon 6A boys basketball title in beloved coach Tom Johnson’s final game

Johnson won his first state championship in his last game before retiring with 711 wins in 42 seasons at two schools

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Barlow celebrates its first OSAA Class 6A boys basketball state championship Saturday night.
Oregon

Oregon (OSAA) high school boys basketball state tournaments: Saturday's scores, stars in 6A, 5A, 4A trophy games

The top performers and final scores from Saturday’s trophy games at the Oregon 6A, 5A and 4A boys basketball state tournaments

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Tualatin freshman Love Lei Best had a game-high 26 points in the Timberwolves' 6A title-clinching win against Clackamas.
Oregon

Oregon (OSAA) high school girls basketball state tournaments: Saturday's scores, stars in 6A, 5A, 4A trophy games

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The Tualatin girls basketball team celebrates the first OSAA Class 6A state championship in program history.
Oregon

Team of destiny! Tualatin erases 19-point deficit, topples mighty Clackamas for Oregon 6A girls basketball title

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Jalen Atkins scored a game-high 21 points to lead Barlow to the OSAA Class 6A boys basketball state championship game.
Oregon

Oregon (OSAA) high school boys basketball state tournaments: Friday's scores, stars in 6A, 5A, 4A

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Barlow coach Tom Johnson calls senior Brayden Barron one of the most improved athletes he's coached during his 39 seasons at the school.
Oregon

Barlow senior Brayden Barron: 'Freak athlete' helps Bruins reach first final since 1996

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