Ducks Fall to Hoosiers Saturday
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The No. 3 Oregon Ducks were upset at home by the undefeated No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers, falling 30-20 on Saturday in Eugene. The defeat at Autzen Stadium snapped the Ducks' nation-leading 18-game home winning streak and was the first home loss of the Dan Lanning era, dropping Oregon's record to 5-1 for the season.
Quarterback Dante Moore struggled against a stout Indiana defense, throwing for 186 yards and a touchdown but also being sacked six times and throwing two crucial second-half interceptions. The Hoosiers' offense was paced by quarterback Fernando Mendoza's 215 passing yards and a key go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown pass.
Indiana's victory is its first against an AP top-five opponent since 1967. After a pick-six tied the game for Oregon early in the final quarter, Indiana responded with a touchdown drive to take the lead for good before sealing the victory with a field goal.
OSU Fires Bray After Disastrous Start to Season
Oregon State University has dismissed second-year head football coach Trent Bray following the Beavers' disastrous 0-7 start to the 2025 season, the program's worst since 1991. The university's athletic director, Scott Barnes, confirmed the move, stating the decision was made because "the results on the field were not acceptable."
The school has begun a national search for Bray's successor, and for the remainder of the season, special assistant to the head coach Robb Akey will serve as the interim head coach. Akey is a coaching veteran with over three decades of experience, including a previous head coaching stint at Idaho from 2007-2012.
Financial details surrounding the separation include a reported buyout of approximately $3.9 million, which the university announced will be covered entirely by donor-generated funds. Bray, a former Beaver linebacker and defensive coordinator, finished his tenure with a 5-14 overall record.
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Hornets Shut Out Mustangs in First League Play Game
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After stumbling through back-to-back non-conference losses, the (1-2) Henley Hornets stormed into Hidden Valley and left no doubt about their bounce-back intentions. With a 47–0 shutout over the (0-3) Mustangs, Henley unleashed a relentless offensive barrage—racking up 369 total yards and five touchdowns. Six different Hornets found the end zone in the road rout, showcasing depth, determination, and a whole lot of sting.
The Hornet's offensive attack was led by senior quarterback Joseph Janney, who passed for 227 yards and three touchdowns in this game, while rushing for 45 yards and one touchdown. Senior wide receivers Kai Montag and Jullien Rayas each gained over 100 yards receiving; Montag caught three passes and two touchdowns, while Rayas caught two passes and one
touchdown pass in this matchup.
“Get back to the basics,” is what coach Green said their focus was this week against the Mustangs, “They are a well-coached team, got to be able to stop the run. We have been unable to do so for the past couple of weeks.”
The Hornets respond to consecutive losses by shutting out the Mustangs and earning their first shutout of the season. Six players scored touchdowns in the road game for the Hornets against the Mustangs, led by senior Joseph Janney threw for three touchdowns and ran for one. The meaningful unity these guys have developed on and off the field, is the on and off the field growth, coach Green wanted for his players. intended. He has made a point of building up these young men and encourages the community to come out and support them, and praise them for their individual growth.
Next Friday, October 10, the Henley Hornets take flight once again—this time into a Special District 4A showdown against the North Bend Bulldogs. The Bulldogs limp in with a 1-3 record, but they’re fresh off a wild 47–39 shootout win over Ashland that proved they’ve still got bite. Expect sparks to fly as Henley looks to build momentum and North Bend aims to turn one win into a streak.
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Pelicans Grounded in Homecoming Rout as Challengers Soar
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Homecoming night turned heartbreak for the (1-4) Klamath Union Pelicans, who never
got off the runway against the undefeated (6-0) Cascade Christian Challengers. In a 69–0
conference beatdown, the Challengers seized control early and never let go—owning the clock
with a lopsided 34-to-14 minute time of possession. They lit the scoreboard with 20 points in the
first quarter and piled on 29 more in the second, turning the game into a runaway before
halftime. The Pelicans were grounded, while Cascade soared with precision and power.
Pelicans quarterback Reese Johnson threw for 136 yards and an abysmal 36.8 completion
percentage. Senior running back Tildon Coffman led the Pelicans with nine yards rushing in this
matchup, and junior wide receiver Tuko Saluskin led the team in receiving yards with 89 yards
on four receptions.
The Pelicans ran more plays than the Challengers, though they gained 10 fewer first
downs than the Challengers did in this game. They were also flagged for more penalties than the
Challengers, amounting to 25 more yards in this matchup.
The (1-4) Klamath Union Pelicans are eyeing redemption under the Friday night lights as
they host the (1-3) Lakeview Honkers in a pivotal conference clash on October 10 at 7:00 p.m.
With a three-game skid to shake off, the Pelicans have a golden opportunity to flip the script at
home. The Honkers, meanwhile, are coming off a narrow 16–7 non-league loss to Nyssa (OR),
and they’ll be looking to rebound with some noise of their own. Expect grit, urgency, and a battle
between two squads hungry to rewrite their season narratives.
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Klamath Union Pelicans Face Cascade Christian Challengers on Homecoming Night
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With Homecoming lights shining bright in 2025, the (1-2) Klamath Union Pelicans are
hungry for redemption after back-to-back setbacks. Their high-flying offense, racking up an average of 307.8 passing yards per game, will be put to the test as they open conference play against the undefeated (5-0) Cascade Christian Challengers, who have no plans to surrender their perfect record.
“We definitely have our hands full with (Deryk) Farmer and (Bryce) Walker,” Klamath
Union head coach Joshua Overstreet. “It's going to take a team effort tackling on defense tonight to stop Cascade Christian's high-powered offense.”
The Pelicans have given up a total of 78 points and will need to stay diligent with their
run fits and form tackling as the Challengers scored 100 points against Siuslaw and Henley,
while rushing for 143 & 181 yards in respective games.
“They’re super athletic,” Pelicans junior quarterback Reese Johnson said of Cascade
Christian. “They’ve got a bunch of guys who can use their speed and strength, and that’s
something we’ve got to be ready to handle.”
Johnson leads the Pelicans' offensive attack by completing 58.6% of his passes and
amassing a 102.2 passing rating this season. The Pelicans will have to contend with the
Challengers stingy defense, which has surrendered more than 13 points only twice this season.
On the season, they have given up a total of 41 points in five games.
As the team captain, Johnson utilizes his leadership abilities to keep the team motivated
and encouraged during the ups and downs of an OSAA football season.
“Leading by example—especially in the classroom, getting things done there,” said
Johnson of his leadership style. “On the field, it’s about doing everything the right way and
showing the guys how things should be done. It also means lifting people up, keeping their
energy high, and making sure no one gets down on themselves.”
“All we do in practice is focus on keeping the energy up and moving on to the next
week,” Johnson said when asked about motivating his teammates. “We always concentrate on
getting better and thinking about what we can accomplish in the following week.”
The Pelicans will be looking to get the taste of last week’s loss to Sutherlin out of their
mouth when they face the Challengers, and what better night to do this than one of the most
memorable night a high school student will have?
“I know our guys are looking forward to the challenge and opportunity to play tonight in
front of a packed house on homecoming night,” Coach Overstreet told me earlier.
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Henley Hornets Begins League Play vs Hidden Valley Mustangs
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The (1-2) Henley Hornets are looking to bounce back from consecutive losses in non-
conference games, when they kick off their conference play on the road against the (0-3) Hidden
Valley Mustangs. The Hornets, who are averaging 25.3 points per game, take their impressive
running game on the road when they face the Mustangs, who are seeking their initial win of the
season.
Senior Quarterback Joseph Janney leads the Hornets' offensive attack by averaging 253.3
combined yards per game; 76.7 rushing yards and 176.7 passing yards per game. Many
anticipate that they will lean on their rushing attack to get their second win of the season. Head
coach Matt Green said explains what they need to do this week.
“Get back to the basics,” coach Green said of their focus against the Mustangs, “They are
a well-coached team, got to be able to stop the run. We have been unable to do so for the past
couple of weeks.”
Last week against Cascade Christian, they gave up 181 yards on the ground, and two
weeks ago, they gave up 215 against Thurston. The Hornets' defense will need to modify its
focus quickly because the Mustangs are bringing their 14th ranked rushing offense into this
matchup.
The spirit and unity the Hornets are playing with is a testament to the job Coach Green is
doing, instilling a family atmosphere with his team. When things get sticky on the field, the team
will rely on the bond they created during the off-season.
“We’ve kept pretty much the same thing; we want to keep the family culture,” second-
year head coach Matt Green shared. “Our family culture, we are into why we play football, and
what it means to wear the Henley colors.”
The unity these guys have developed is meaningful for their individual growth on and off
the field, just as coach Green intended. He has made a point of building up these young men and
encourages the community to come out and support them, and praise them for their growth.
“To serve our community, our school, and wear the H with pride,” says coach Green.
“We got a great group of kids, they support our community, so come out and support them.”
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Mazama Vikings Open Up League Play vs Marshfield Pirates
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Last week, the Mazama Vikings lost to the Yreka Miners in their final non-conference
match-up of the season. In their initial conference game of the season, the (1-3) Mazama Vikings
will travel to Coos Bay to take on the (4-0) Marshfield Pirates on the first Friday night of
October.
“Compete,” is the message Vikings head coach Orlyn Culp has for his team as they
prepare for the undefeated Pirates. “That’s what our message is every day, compete in all you do
in every way!”
“Specifically, we believe, if we compete to our ability and play clean football, we can be
competitive each week. Unfortunately, we’ve had several quarters of competition this fall where
we didn’t play to our full potential, and it has cost us in the win/loss column,” Coach Culp
added. “It’s important for our players to remember, they’re playing another group of high school
kids…and the Team that plays together with a commitment to error-free football, has the best
opportunity to win the game.”
Junior running back Brody Mahon leads the team in rushing, averaging 5.0 yards per
carry and 129 yards per game. He is currently ranked 6th in rushing in the state of Oregon and
has recorded 100-plus yards rushing in the past three games. Mahon will be relying on his
backfield mate sophomore Kellen Lee, to help him out against the Pirates by passing for his 8th
and 9th touchdown passes of the season.
“As coaches, we have preached the same message each week, and we will not stray from
that message this week. We must execute our plan without, or with limited, mistakes…,” Coach
Culp mentioned to me earlier this week. “On offense, we must control the ball, block effectively
and with discipline, get first downs, and take care of the football. Defensively, we must be “gap
sound”, attack the line of scrimmage, and consistently make tackles.”
The tables will be stacked against the Vikings on Friday night against the league-leading
Pirates. Coach Culp will share this motivational message with them just before kick-off.
“If we can do that and force a turnover or two…all things are possible,” exclaims coach
Culp. “Our special teams must be consistent and sound as well.”
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Kraken Outlast the Oilers in their Final Pre-Season Game
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Several injuries marred the puck drop of the (4-1-1) Edmonton Oilers vs (2-2-1) Seattle
Kraken pre-season match. The Kraken were without Chandler Stephenson, Vince Dunn, Ryker Evans, Kaapo Kakko, and Max McCormick in their final pre-season game. Though the injuries were unfortunate, this situation does present an opportunity for several players to show what they can do, given the opportunity.
“We want to continue to grow in what we are trying to accomplish as a group. I thought
we created a bunch of shots last game against Calgary. I’d like to see that continue,” coach
Lambert told the media after their morning skate session. “Again, we need to find a way to get in front of the goal tender, and we need to find a way to get some goals.”
Staying in front of the opposing team’s goalie is the vision Lambert has for his team.
With that in mind, The Kraken had three shots on goal before Joshua Mahura scored their first goal of the match. Mahura's slap shot, power play goal was assisted by Shane Wright and Jaden Schwartz.
The Kraken’s second goal came on a heads-up, shorthanded goal by Ryan Winterton at
12:03 remaining in the first period. The Kraken capitalized on another power play, with it being three men on five, when Eeli Tolvanen slapped in his initial goal of the evening. Matty Beniers (3) and Mason Marchment (2) assisted on Tolvanen’s goal.
The Oilers took advantage of their power play opportunity when Darnell Nurse (3) scored
an unassisted goal at 2:25 of the first period. Through one period, the Kraken were losing the shots-on-goal battle 13-9 against the Oilers.
The Oilers led in the shots on goal category 16-9 midway through the 2nd period, and
promptly scored on an unassisted deflected goal, Matt Savoie (1) assisted by Adam Henrique (2), Isaac Howard (3), to narrow the Kraken lead.
“I think it depends on how the game’s going. Some nights it’s a neutral zone game where
both teams are clogging everything, chipping pucks in, and there’s a lot of hits,” center Ryan
Winterton said, addressing the number of hits in tonight’s game versus their previous games.
“Tonight, both teams were trying to make plays all over the ice, so it was more stick battles and puck battles—not as much general hitting.”
Ryan Winterton scored his second goal of the night, within 2:25 of the third period
beginning, assisted by Freddy Gaudreau (1), Tye Kartye (1). The Oilers continued to dominate the shots on goal 34 to 17, with 4:42 remaining in the 3 rd period.
“From the start, even during my interview, it's been a combination of our GM, myself,
the president, and the coaching staff. We'll make decisions based on what we think is best. Some players have made things difficult—in a good way. Kudos to them. It's a good problem to have when you have to make tough decisions,” said coach Lane Lambert about picking the starting line-up in the starting lineup. “We'll look at where we sit, define roles, and move forward despite injuries. We'll see how guys progress over the next few days.”
Before the puck actually drops at the Climate Pledge Arena when the Kraken lineup
against the Anaheim Ducks on October 9th, coach Lambert shared with us his plan for the team.
“We want everyone to get together. Whether it's dinner, playing cards, golf—whatever it
is,” coach Lane Lambert said postgame about their plans prior to the puck drop of the first
regular season game. “It’s a good opportunity for our guys to bond and come together. They've earned the break, and we're giving it to them.”
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Kraken Fall to Flames in OT
by Cameron Buford
Heading into their final pre-season game, the Seattle Kraken have dropped to 2-3 thus far
in the pre-season. This match was tied 1-1 heading into the final second of the period when Eeli
Tolvanen’s on-goal ricocheted off the left post and danced delicately across the goal line before
hitting the right post and bouncing out. This was both teams' best chance to end the match in regulation.
This match was much feistier than your typical pre-season hockey game. Apparently, the
bad blood from a match years ago remains at the forefront of both teams’ minds. When asked
about the chippy-ness of this match, Matty Beniers had this response for me.
“Uh… I don’t know,” Beniers said to me, as he clearly was gritting his teeth so he
wouldn’t say more, but he continued. “Guys are crashing the nets hard. They’re team doesn’t like
it when we do it, and we don’t like it when they do it. So, that’s hockey for ya. It doesn’t matter
if it’s pre-season or regular season, that's just the way they like to play, and that's the same way
we like to play.”
The Kraken won 18 blocked shots and the battle of hits 40-20 in this matchup, which is
closer to what the coach is looking for from the team this season. However, the Kraken weren’t
able to capitalize on their 36-21 shots on goal advantage by scoring on only one of their attempts.
“I thought it was pretty good. Like I said earlier, in the first period I thought we did a
pretty good job. In certain situations, getting in front of the net presence for me is quantified as
Net Presence, which takes away the goalie’s eyesight to see the puck.
"Whether you are crossing in front or standing in front,” coach Lambert explained. “I thought (rookie center) John Hayden
did a really good job of doing that in the first period. There were a number of other times where we had good net presence, and then there were other times when we had a chance to get to the net, when we looked to go into the corner or make a pass.”
The Kraken have one more preseason game before the bullets begin to fly for real. It is in that final pre-season game, on Wednesday night, that they will smooth out their edges and drop the puck for real against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on October 9, 2025
The Calgary Flames will welcome the Vancouver Canucks for their next pre-season game, and the Kraken will face the Edmonton Oilers in their final pre-season matchup on Wednesday, October 1st, at Climate Pledge Arena in downtown Seattle.
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Dozens of Klamath Falls BMX Riders Compete at Oregon Championship Finals
By: Phil W. Hudson
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NEWBERG, Ore. — About 40 riders from Klamath Falls competed this weekend at Chehalem Valley BMX in Newberg during the Oregon State Championship Finals, part of a USA BMX-sanctioned competitive structure that feeds into the Olympic team selection pipeline for BMX racing.
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Several riders secured state championship plates across multiple age divisions in the competition, which determined final rankings for the season and awarded state championship honors in various categories. Both Klamath Falls BMX and Chehalem Valley BMX operate as sanctioned tracks under USA BMX, the official national governing body for BMX racing in the United States and the organization that manages the foundational competitive structure for the sport.
The event concluded the state championship season for Klamath BMX riders.
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Klamath Falls riders earned the following placements:
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State Champions:
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Parker Gardner: 8 Boys Cruiser
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Abigail Blevins: 9-10 Girls Cruiser, 9 Girl Expert
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Chase Pound: 12 Boys Cruiser
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Grace Grenier: 7 Girl Expert
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Donavan Chandler: 17-20 Mens Cruiser
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Jordan Grenier: 31-35 Mens Cruiser
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Second Place:
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Parker Gardner: 8 Boy Expert
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Kam Conner: 13 Boys Cruiser
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Briena Pound: 15-16 Girls Cruiser
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Mark Furlong: 41-45 Mens Cruiser
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Sage Duncan: 15 Novice/Inter
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Third Place:
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Kendrah Chandler: 15-16 Girls Cruiser
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Donavan Chandler: 17-20 Expert
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Mateo Fifer: 5 Novice/Inter
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Duncan Birch: 12 Novice/Inter
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Cameryn Chandler: 14 Novice/Inter
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Fourth Place:
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Kam Conner: 13 Boy Expert
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Julian Parra: 8 Novice/Inter
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Carson Cordonnier: 9 Novice/Inter
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Fifth Place:
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Carter Martin: 5 Novice/Inter
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Addison Grenier: 10 Novice/Inter
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Sixth Place:
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Ryden Wessel: 7 Novice/Inter
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Jade Duncan: 11 Novice/Inter
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Seventh Place:
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Wyatt Grenier: 8 Novice/Inter
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Eighth Place:
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Mason Wessel: 9 Novice/Inter
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Oliver Furlong: 11 Novice/Inter
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Ninth Place:
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Jaxson Martin: 6 Novice/Inter
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Riders who compete at USA BMX-sanctioned tracks like Klamath Falls establish the foundation necessary to potentially advance through qualifying events toward elite status and consideration for the Olympic team, as BMX racing has been an Olympic sport since its debut at the 2008 Beijing Games. The pathway to the Olympic Games for U.S. riders is managed by USA Cycling, which works directly with the USA BMX competitive pipeline.
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Henley and Mazama Fall in Their Non-Conference Games
On the final Friday night of September, the (1-1) Henley Hornets traveled to Medford,
OR, to take on the undefeated (4-0) Cascade Christian Challengers in a non-conference game in
Klamath County. The Hornets, led by nifty senior quarterback Joseph Janney, have averaged 30
points per game this season. They entered this game understanding that they would need to
figure out how to slow down the high-powered Challengers offense, which averages 45 points
per game.
The Hornets fell to 1-2, as they were unable to figure out a way to slow down the
dynamic Challengers offense, and lost 46-16. In this matchup, the Challengers scored 23
unanswered points. They scored on three offensive touchdowns and a safety before the Hornets
could get on the board midway through the third quarter.
The Hornets scored a defensive touchdown on a recovered fumble, which they picked up
and took it in for a touchdown, then converted their two-point conversion, making it a 23-8
game. The Hornets would not get back in the endzone until late in the fourth quarter when senior
Joseph Janney scored on an 18-yard touchdown run, then completed a pass to Kai Montag to
convert another two-point conversion.
Additionally, this past Friday night, the (1-2) Mazama Vikings fell to the (3-1) Yreka
Miners 49-14 in their final non-conference match-up of the season. The Vikings would have
trouble containing the Miners offense all evening. As senior quarterback Jerome Walker led the
Miners charges, by passing for two touchdowns and gaining 263 total yards. Fellow senior
backfield mate Cash Collier scored three touchdowns while rushing for 143 yards in matchup.
The Vikings would ultimately give up 500 total yards on the evening.
The Henley Hornets are set to face the Hidden Valley Mustangs in their upcoming
matchup, while the Mazama Vikings will kick off league play against the Marshfield Pirates on
Friday, October 3. Sitting at 1–3, the Vikings now turn their focus to preparing for the road test
in Coos Bay against Marshfield.
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KCTV Sports Director Cam Buford takes a look at Highschool Football
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As the leaves begin to fall and the weather changes, football fields all over Klamath
County are filling up. Children are returning to school for the year, just in time to show their
school spirit and support for their classmates in football stadiums around southern Oregon. The
talented athletes in Klamath County, which is more than a scenic wonderland, are individuals
eager to claim the glory they deserve for their hard work.
This season, we aim to share stories that highlight the homegrown athletes making waves
on the field or court. We will start with a rundown of the upcoming matchups, while highlighting
the games of the week, for programs across the Blue Skies region.
The initial game that will headline our coverage this week is the (1-1) Henley Hornets vs.
(4-0) Cascade Christian non-conference match-up. The Hornets will be tasked with slowing
down Cascade Christian, who are averaging 45 points per game. They will also need to make up
a 15-point disparity, as they are averaging a mere 30 points per game.
The versatility of senior quarterback Joseph Janney will be critical to their success in this
match-up, as that stingy Cascade Christian defense is barely surrendering four points per game.
Under the guidance of first-time head coach Matt Green, the Hornets have earned a No. 20
ranking statewide in Oregon high school football.
Additionally, this weekend, the (1-2) Mazama Vikings take on the (3-1) Yreka Miners in
their non-conference match-up. The Viking defense will have its hands full, with the high-scoring
Miners' offense, which is currently averaging 23.5 points per game. The Vikings will need to
step up their game, as they are only scoring 19.3 points per game so far this season.
Expect a physical, run-heavy showdown as both squads bring punishing ground games to
the field, each averaging close to 200 rushing yards per contest. The Miners lead the charge with
218 yards per game, while the Vikings aren’t far behind at 188. Junior running back Brody
Mahon powers the Vikings’ offense with 125 rushing yards per game, complemented by
quarterback Kellen Lee’s dual-threat production of 131.3 total yards per outing. Under Head
Coach Orlyn Culp’s leadership, the Miners have surged to the top of the 4A district and earned a
No. 14 ranking statewide in Oregon high school football.
The Henley Hornets will match up against the Hidden Valley Mustangs in their next
contest, and the Mazama Vikings will play the Marshfield Pirates in their first league game of
the season on Friday, October 3rd.
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