Puget Sound Shoots Past Willamette, 2-0, in Men's Soccer

College Men's Soccer Saturday, October 23, 2010 At Sparks Field, Salem, Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Willamette University men's soccer team dropped a Northwest Conference match to the visiting Loggers of the University of Puget Sound, 2-0, on Saturday, Oct. 23. Puget Sound is now 8-3-5 overall and 5-2-3 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 3-9-3 overall, 1-7-2 in the NWC.

The Loggers scored their first goal of the game in the 13th minute when Ryan Rush's shot from eight yards out found the back of the goal. The goal was his third of the season and gave UPS a 1-0 lead which they held into the second half.

Bearcats Cross Country Compete at Beaver Classic in Corvallis

WU will compete at the Northwest Conference Championships next Saturday in Tacoma

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - A group of Willamette University cross country runners participated in the Beaver Classic in Corvallis, Oregon, on Saturday. The meet was held at Avery Park, with the women competing in a 6-kilometer race and the men competing in an 8-kilometer race.

The top runner for the Willamette women's team was Megan Horning (Sr, Page, AZ/Page HS), who finished 74th. Horning's time was 25:06. Erin Madden (Jr., Albuquerque, NM/Eldorado HS) placed 76th with a time of 25:22.

KWTV 17.1 to Televise Mid Valley Football Event

(SALEM, Ore.) - KWVT 17.1 will televise a yearly rivalry between two power houses in the 1A football league, Perrydale (Amity Pirates) and St. Paul (St. Paul Pirates).

KWVT has been following these two team and normally one of them is a 1A champion. These students come from all over the mid valley and from not only inside of their respective districts but outside due in part to the great program each of these schools offer.

Oregon Duck Softball Welcomes Strand to Coaching Staff

(EUGENE, Ore.) - The University of Oregon softball team rounded out one of its most experienced coaching staffs with the addition of Julie Strand as a volunteer coach for the 2010-11 season.

“We’re really fortunate to add someone like Julie to our program,” Oregon head coach Mike White said. “Her role helping Southern Utah win conference championships and make the NCAA Tournament is valuable and gives her instant credibility. She was an all-league catcher who has added experience playing multiple positions. Her positive temperament will benefit our players, and her versatility helps us in many ways - both on and off the field.”

Castillo Named NWC Student-Athlete of the Week for Third Time in 2010

(SALEM, Ore.) - Willamette University runner Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Men's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for the third time this season.

Castillo earned this week's honor for his efforts at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, hosted by the University of Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 16.

Oregon State Women’s Golf Takes First At Washington National Invitational

(AUBURN, Wash.) - The Oregon State women’s golf team defeated Washington and Portland State to claim the title at the Washington National Invitational on Sunday.

The Beavers shot a 309 at the par-72, 6,288-yard at the Washington National Golf Club, while Washington and Portland State both finished at 316. The tournament was delayed an hour due to frost on the course.

Willamette and George Fox Battle to 0-0 Tie through Two Overtimes

Hellekson Earns Three Saves to Register Shutout for Bearcats

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - Willamette University and George Fox University played 90 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods on their way to a 0-0 tie on Sunday, Oct. 17, as both teams kept the opposition off the scoreboard. Willamette moved to 3-8-3 overall, 1-6-2 in the NWC. George Fox went to 0-10-2 on the season, including 0-8-1 in the NWC.

Northwest Forces Tie against No. 1 Concordia

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - For 110 minutes, Northwest’s defense held against top-ranked Concordia’s offense as the two teams dueled to a scoreless tie in Cascade Collegiate Conference women’s soccer action Saturday night at Delta Park.

With the tie, Concordia’s record moves to 13-0-2 overall and 6-0-1 in conference play. Northwest’s record goes to 6-2-3 overall and 3-1-1 in the CCC.

Willamette Mens Golf at First Day of Whitman Invitational

(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) - Willamette University ended the first day of the Whitman Men's Golf Invitational in eighth place, as the first 18 holes were completed at the Wine Valley Country Club on Saturday, Oct. 16. Whitworth University held the lead on the team results chart with a score of 292. Action will conclude with the second round on Sunday.

Yutaro Sakamoto of Linfield College topped the individual leaderboard with a score of 5-under-par 67. Two other golfers finished the day under par, as Christian Bourdreau of Whitworth carded a 3-under 69 for second place and Corey Meyers of Whitworth earned a 1-under 71 for third.