http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128332257260091700 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128332257260091700 en-us When Jeff Durham took over the football program at Forest Grove High School more than 40 years ago, things were in rough shape. A little over a decade later, when Durham turned over the reins to longtime friend and assistant coach Jeff Basinski, the Vikings had won seven consecutive league titles, ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128332242596849700 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128332242596849700 en-us Coaching is in Jerry Mettee’s blood. It’s something he has been doing for 25 years, taking the Banks softball team to a state championship in 1999 and Gaston to a semifinal appearance in 2009. But when softball season rolls around in the spring, Mettee won’t be found in the ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128271665878855400 2010-08-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128271665878855400 en-us It doesn’t take long for gossip to travel up Highway 47 from McMinnville to Forest Grove, so by now it’s not exactly breaking news that the Grizzlies are embroiled in a full-on football scandal after 13 players were hospitalized last week following a pre- season workout session. The ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128271660874999400 2010-08-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128271660874999400 en-us Wax bullets flew in Canyon City, Ore., Aug. 12-15 as the inaugural Oregon State Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw moseyed into town. Thirteen members of the Orygun Gunfighters, a Forest Grove-based club, made the trip east to line up with the likes of “Quick Cal”, “Cool Hand ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128271652627861500 2010-08-25 00:00:00 http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128271652627861500 en-us Though it’s only been 10 years since he graduated, Mitch Meeuwsen has already been afforded legendary status at Forest Grove High School. While he was a Viking standout in football, basketball and baseball, there seemingly wasn’t anything he couldn’t do, no award he didn’t ...