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Salem Dairy Queen`s Gain National Spotlight over Baylor QB

Well one of the seven Salem, Ore. Dairy Queen locations has heard of Bryce Perry, the one located on corner of 25th Street and Mission Street. The billboard out front reads "We are Bryce Perry Fans!"

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Phones at Salem area Dairy Queen's have been ringing off the hook from media, trying to get quotes over a tweet sent out by Baylor coach Art Briles, who on Monday took issue with the fact that his quarterback, Bryce Perry, was not among those invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City.

Briles, took to Twitter on why Petty has a better chance to win the Heisman this year: “Go to a Dairy Queen in Salem, Ore…” and they’ve heard of Petty.

Baylor Coach: Just Ask Customers at Salem, Ore. Dairy Queen`s who Bryce Petty Is

There are eight Dairy Queen locations in the Salem area, for the record.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - You won’t find a bigger supporter of Bryce Petty than Baylor coach Art Briles, who on Monday bristled at Petty’s perceived snub from the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York last year.

Twitter: Briles, on why Petty has a better chance to win the Heisman this year: “Go to a Dairy Queen in Salem, Ore…” and they’ve heard of Petty.

Volcanoes` Offense Erupts in 10-4 Victory over Spokane

"That was cool," Arroyo said. "I've never had two hits in an inning before."

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - Salem-Keizer came into Tuesday night craving a win, as Tuesday marked the start of the second half of the season.

The Volcanoes' hunger for victory showed as they erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the fifth and went on to defeat the Spokane Indians 10-4 at Volcanoes Stadium.

Willamette LB Named to Pre-Season DIII Second Team

Last fall, he registered 67 unassisted tackles and produced 45 assists to lead the NWC with 112 total tackles.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Willamette University inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Sr., Portland, Ore./Jesuit HS) has been named NCAA Division III Second Team Preseason All-America by the Beyond Sports Network.

Nelson was a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award last season. He was named First Team All-Northwest Conference in 2012 and 2013.

Former North Salem Cheerleader, Now Paralyzed, Says New Treatment Program Could Change His Life

A lifetime on a breathing machine and a feeding tube was not an option for Kenneth Connin.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - A former cheerleader from North Salem High School who was paralyzed in a freak accident shortly after graduation, is hoping to make it big the highly competitive fashion industry in New York City with the help of a new rehabilitation program in California.

And now he's hoping for a cheering section of his own.

Oregon Hosts World Junior Championships

Oregon freshmen Christian Brennan (400), Maggie Schmaedick (5,000) and Cole Walsh (pole vault) will each be competing, with Brennan representing the Canadian National Team.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - The world’s best junior athletes will converge at Hayward Field this week for the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, beginning Tuesday and ending on Sunday, and involved in the fray will be six current and future Ducks.

It will mark the first time in the event’s 14-year history that the world championships are contested on American soil.

Mike Riley Announces Change in Oregon State Football Leadership

Oregon State begins preparations for the 2014 football season with the first practice scheduled for Mon., Aug. 4.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Oregon State head football coach Mike Riley has announced the promotion of Todd McShane to assistant director of player personnel.

McShane assumes the role that was vacant due to the promotion of Ryan Gunderson to director of player personnel.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes End First Half on Sour Note

The Volcanoes start an eight-game homestand Tuesday night at Volcanoes Stadium against Spokane.

(BOISE, Idaho ) - Justin Marra's leadoff bottom of the eighth inning home run lifts Boise to a come-from-behind win over Salem-Keizer 7-6 Monday night on the final day of the Northwest League first half in front of 1,814 at Memorial Stadium.

The Hawks were down 5-1 entering the bottom of the sixth inning but had a five-run inning to grab the lead from the Volcanoes.

Aaron Lewis Named Portland Timbers Salem Area RTC Boys Director

In addition to training and tactics, US Youth Soccer ODP offers competition such as the Regional and National ODP Championships, as well as further participation in major international tournaments.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Portland Timbers announced on Monday that Corban University head men's soccer coach, Aaron Lewis, had been named the Salem-Area RTC Boys Director of soccer operations.

Lewis will perform these duties on top of his coaching responsibilities with the Warrior men's soccer team.

Portland Thunder Make AFL Playoffs Despite Loss

The Thunder return home for the regular season finale against the Spokane Shock on July 26 at 7:00 p.m.

(PHOENIX, Ariz. ) - The Portland Thunder (5-12) got their playoff practice in down in the desert, but the Arizona Rattlers (15-2) walked away from the game with the win, 66-55.

The Thunder defense started the game off right, with a rare stop of the Arizona offense on downs.