Jeremy Mcdonald

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CA born, OR at heart. [email protected] Writer in Salem, OR Area. SOU Grad. Parent to two Girls. Owner-Reporter of Jmcdonaldmedia(dot)com

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Blanchet’s Rally Not Quite Enough Against King’s Way

Dec 9, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] SALEM, Ore.– The Blanchet Catholic Boys Basketball didn’t go down without a fight Monday night against King’s Way of Washington. Faced with the mounting momentum against them thanks to the Knights 19-0 run that put the Cavaliers down 32-18, Blanchet started a rally of their own. It started slow.
Amity GBB Defeats Cascade In OT

Dec 7, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] AMITY, Ore.– Cascade and Amity Girls Basketball lived up to the hype Saturday night at Amity High School. The speed of the Warriors went up against the physicality of the Cougars. It’s something you normally see at a mid-season showcase or a final site game at Coos Bay or Forest Grove, but normally not the first game of the season. And despite the rust, both teams battled. The contest came down to who made the least amount of mistakes.
Santiam Boys Basketball Loses Heartbreaker To East Linn

Dec 7, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] LEBANON, Ore.– It was a good test in finishing a game for the Santiam Boys Basketball team. The fight was there. So was the energy as they rallied for a 42-41 lead with 4:32 left in the game following a Owen Rupert three-pointer.
Jefferson Ends Corbett’s Winning Streak At 27

Dec 6, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] JEFFERSON, Ore.– Less than 48 hours after their season-opening defeat to Pleasant Hill, the Jefferson Girls Basketball team responded. And responded well. Even though Corbett graduated Ally Schimel from their undefeated, 3A State Championship squad entering this year, the Cardinals are still Corbett and will be a tough out.
Central Gets First Victory Of Season

Dec 6, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] INDEPENDENCE, Ore.– After falling in a close bout to Thurston to open the season on Wednesday, the Central Panthers bounced back Friday, put the first game jitters aside and picked up their first victory of the season as they defeated Glencoe 59-50. They brought the energy in the first quarter and sustained it throughout, anchored by Ryan Burgett’s 25 points, Central closed out the first week of the season 1-1 on the year. “We just came out harder.
Kennedy Falls In Westside Winter Jam Opener

Dec 5, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] TUALATIN, Ore.– Kennedy didn’t let the second quarter of their season opener defeat to Neah-Kah-Nie. Hold them down at the Westside Winter Jam Thursday night. The Trojans went into the halftime break down 31-15 to the Pirates and had all the momentum against them.
Salem Academy Sets Tone Early In Win Over St. Paul

Dec 5, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy McDonald [email protected], Ore.– The Salem Academy Girls Basketball team came out showing their athleticism in their season and home opener against St. Paul Thursday night. Offensively, defensively, they were flying in their 68-13 win over the Buckaroos. They got Aundra Rose, St. Paul’s big post player, into foul trouble early with three fouls in the first half as the Crusaders set the tone from the start. “Not letting up, especially going into halftime.
Regis Opens Season With Win Over Crosshill

Dec 4, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] STAYTON, Ore.– The Regis Boys Basketball was well, Regis Boys Basketball Wednesday night to open the season against Crosshill Christian. The offense was there and it saw three quarters of at least 20-points scored. 25 in the first quarter, 22 in the second and 24 in the third quarter in the Rams 82-62 victory over an Eagle squad playing in their first game as a 2A team.
Regis Hangs On To Defeat Crosshill 41-38

Dec 4, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy McDonald [email protected], Ore.– Regis just got after it Wednesday evening to open the season against Crosshill Christian. With intensity, the Rams were able to slowdown the Eagles by tying up jump balls, running for rebounds and doing whatever they could to stay ahead of Crosshill in both teams season-opener. It helped Regis build a 17-11 halftime lead and aided the Rams to a 34-26 lead midway through the fourth quarter before the Eagles began to chip away.
Sprague Wrestlers Preparing For Season

Dec 3, 2024 | jmcdonaldmedia2.com | Jeremy Mcdonald

By Jeremy [email protected] SALEM, Ore.– Connor Sioda sat on the bench Tuesday night, coaching up the players on his squad during Sprague’s Orange and Black Intrasquad Wrestling scrimmage at Sprague High School. The seniors like Sioda were assigned to coach the Novice and Junior Varsity athletes. And Sioda was acting like a seasoned veteran as coach with his final prep season just right around the corner. “It was great.