The Spartans won three playoff games, including a 23-5 victory over Selah in the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association 2A championship.

Bainbridge High School’s boys lacrosse program used to win state titles on a regular basis. The Spartans’ most recent championship victory could be a sign that the team is back to being a perennial contender.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots Women’s Soccer announced on Tuesday their schedule for the 2025 fall season. The schedule features matchups against four teams who qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season, a WCC schedule that brings in conference newcomer Seattle University and a high-quality matchups against some of the best teams in the nation.

The schedule also features the return of Portland’s 503 deal. For select games this season, fans can purchase tickets online for $5 with free parking and a special $3 food item. Three women’s soccer games this year will be 503 games this season.

“Our Fall 2025 schedule reflects our commitment to competing at the highest level,” Portland Head Coach Michelle French said. “Each match is an opportunity to test ourselves, stay true to our identity and pursue excellence as a program.”

The Pilots will play the British Columbia Thunderbirds in an exhibition on Aug. 8 at Merlo Field before officially opening the season against the Oregon Ducks on the road on Aug. 17. The Ducks went 5-11-2 overall and 1-8-2 in their first year in the Big Ten. The Pilots and Ducks last played in 2022 to a 1-1 draw at Merlo Field.

The first two home games come the following week, with the Pilots hosting the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Aug. 21 and the Long Beach State Beach on Aug. 24. The Titans went 6-9-4 and 4-3-3 in Big West play while the Beach went 6-9-3 and 3-5-2 in the Big West. The Pilots have not played the Beach ever as a program and are 4-0-0 all-time against the Titans, last playing in 2007. Portland’s matchup against the Beach is also the first 503 game of the year for the Pilots.

A challenging week follows, with the Pilots taking on the USC Trojans down in Los Angeles on Aug. 28 before returning home to host the UCLA Bruins on Sept. 4 at Merlo. Both teams made the NCAA Tournament last season, with USC finishing 18-1-4 overall and 10-0-1 in the Big Ten to earn a No. 1 seed in the tournament last year. They advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinal before falling to Wake Forest. The Bruins were a No. 2 seed in the tournament, posting a 17-4-3 overall record and 8-1-2 in Big Ten play. UCLA fell in the second round of the tournament to Virginia Tech. The Pilots and Trojans played last season, with Portland falling 2-1, while the Pilots and Bruins played last in 2009 to a 2-1 Bruins victory in LA.

Portland hosts the CSUN Matadors – who went 5-11-3 last season and 3-4-3 in the Big West – on Sept. 7 before taking on their crosstown rivals in the Portland State Vikings at Hillsboro Stadium on Sept. 13. The Vikings were 4-9-5 overall last season and 2-3-3 against Big Sky opponents, with the Pilots having won all eight matches against the Vikings, including their most recent showdown in 2017.

The next NCAA Tournament team for Portland, the Utah State Aggies, follows soon after. The Aggies, who were a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament after going 18-1-5 and 7-1-3 in Mountain West play, come to Portland on Sept. 20. The Pilots then open conference play against the Santa Clara Broncos on Sept. 24 at Merlo Field, hosting the reigning WCC champs at Merlo Field. The Broncos went 13-4-4 overall and 6-1-3 against WCC opponents. The game against the Broncos will be a 503 game as well.

Portland hits the road for their next two conference contests, taking on the Pacific Tigers in Stockton on Sept. 28 and the Oregon State Beavers on Oct. 4 in Corvallis. The Tigers finished last in the WCC with a 2-17-1 overall record and an 0-10 conference finish while the Beavers were tied for fifth with a 7-9-2 overall record and a 5-3-2 WCC finish. The Pilots beat both teams at Merlo Field last season.

Portland’s return home will see them face a pair of California teams, hosting the San Diego Toreros on Oct. 8 and the San Francisco Dons on Oct. 11. Both teams were tied for ninth in the WCC last season with a 1-7-2 conference record, with the Toreros finishing 3-11-5 overall and the Dons 5-11-2. The matchup against the Toreros will be AVID night for Portland, a partnership with several schools in Oregon bringing in students from middle through high school from Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs at their respective schools. In the matchup against the Dons, the Pilots will host their Oktoberfest night as well as the annual wiener dog race.

The Pilots hit the road soon after to play the Saint Mary’s Gaels in Moraga on Oct. 18, a team that finished tied for seventh with the Pilots at 4-3-3 in WCC play and 7-7-4 overall. The Pilots beat the Gaels last season 3-1 at home. The Pilots officially welcome the Seattle U Redhawks to the WCC on Oct. 22, visiting Seattle. Seattle U finished 10-3-6 with a 4-1-2 WAC record, their third straight year of 10 wins or more. The Pilots beat the Redhawks 1-0 in 2023 the last time the two teams met.

Portland returns home to host the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 25 and the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Oct. 31. The Cougars and Zags finished fifth and fourth respectively in the WCC last year, with Washington State going 8-5-6 overall and 5-2-3 in WCC play and Gonzaga finishing 10-7-2 and 6-3-1 against conference opponents. The Pilots tied the Cougars last year and fell to Gonzaga on the road.

Portland finishes the 2025 regular season on the road, heading to Southern California to face the Pepperdine Waves on Nov. 5 and the LMU Lions on Nov. 8. The Waves tied the Broncos with a 6-1-3 record in WCC play and 12-4-5 record overall, qualifying for the NCAA Tournament as a 7-seed. LMU finished in a tie for fifth at 5-3-2 in conference play and 11-5-2 overall. Portland fell 2-0 to Pepperdine and tied LMU 2-2 at home.

The Pilots finished 9-5-6 overall last season, making it four years in a row they’ve posted a record with at least nine wins. This is the first time they’ve maintained a stretch with at least that many wins in a season since between 2010 and 2013. The Pilots finished seventh in the revamped WCC.

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Below is the full schedule for the 2025 fall season.

2025 Fall Schedule

Aug. 8 vs. British Columbia (Exh.), TBA

Aug. 17 at Oregon, 6:30 p.m. 

Aug. 21 vs. Cal State Fullerton, 7 p.m.

Aug. 24 vs. Long Beach State, 1 p.m.

Aug. 28 at USC, 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 vs. UCLA, 7 p.m.

Sept. 7 vs. CSUN, 1 p.m.

Sept. 13 at Portland State, 6 p.m.

Sept. 20 vs. Utah State, 7 p.m.

Sept. 24 vs. Santa Clara*, 7 p.m.

Sept. 28 vs. Pacific*, 12 p.m.

Oc. 4 at Oregon State*, 12 p.m.

Oct. 8 vs. San Diego*, 5 p.m.

Oct. 11 vs. San Francisco*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 18 at Saint Mary’s*, 3 p.m.

Oct. 22 at Seattle U*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25 vs. Washington State*, 7 p.m.

Oct. 31 vs. Gonzaga*, 7 p.m.

Nov. 2 at Pepperdine*, 3 p.m.

Nov. 9 vs. LMU*, 1 p.m.

 

*Indicates WCC match

Bold indicates home match

All times are PST

All game times and dates are subject to change

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St. Paul Central earned the first point in state boys volleyball tournament history, but Rogers earned the first win.

In a thriller.

The Royals let a two-set lead get away but used a fifth-set surge before hanging on for a 25-21, 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 15-13 win Tuesday in a quarterfinal at the University of St. Thomas.

“We came in with the mindset of we’re going to do what we do and play hard and try to get this out in three or four, but St. Paul Central said otherwise,” Rogers coach Jarol Torres said. “That was a very tough team, and a great showing by them. They definitely challenged us.”

The third-seeded Royals, who will get No. 2 Eastview in a Wednesday 3 p.m. semifinal, lost their season opener but has won 26 straight since — 19 by sweep.

But the sixth seed from the St. Paul City Conference had something to prove against a suburban school.

“We just kept fighting for each other, fighting for our fans, fighting for St. Paul City. We’re representing not only us but all of the conference,” said Marcus Ivy.

Josiah Walker had 24 kills, and Colson Pearce 11 for the Minutemen (21-6). Gus Walz had 52 assists with his dad, Gov. Tim Walz, watching.

“(Walker) is a beast,” Ivy said. “He’s MVP of the St. Paul conference. He’s a machine. He’s one of the best outside hitters in the state, and he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves because he’s from the City.”

Down two sets, a kill from Walker capped a 6-1 run to put St. Paul Central up 20-17 in set three. Overcoming four late unforced errors, a kill by Pearce got the Minutemen within a game.

A Rogers service error, kill by Walker and block by Ivy were the final three Minutemen points in set four.

“I feel like in the third and fourth set, when they got ahead, we just stopped believing,” said Grant Anderson, who had 15 kills for Rogers. “Jarol was telling us we’ve got to believe: ‘We came all this way; you can’t just give up now.’ That was the biggest difference between our play in the third and fourth and fifth set.”

Central grabbed a 6-4 led in the deciding set, but the Royals scored six of the next seven points to make it 10-7.

“Although it stinks, and I wanted it for them so badly, a lot of teams can’t be down two sets and push it to five and then only lose by two,” Central coach Georgia Tilton said. “The message is although we lost, you are all resilient human beings who have a lot to be grateful for, and it doesn’t take away from anything they’ve done thus far.”

A sea of red bandanas filled the crowd, bearing one fighter’s name – “Poision” Ivy Enriquez. The 18-year-old stepped into the ring at Memorial Gym in February to begin her professional boxing career. Years worth of training and motivation led her to be co-main event of the night.

In four furious bouts, Enriquez’s hand was raised declaring her a winner, and inscribing Enriquez’s first professional win onto her book. Following her win earlier this year, Enriquez was bound to be the star of another main event, her high school graduation.

Currently a senior at Bel Air High School, the Lady Highlander carved a strong path both in her boxing and academic career.

“I would say I’ve just gotten used to it, because I grew up boxing and going to tournaments, (while) still in school. I’ve always had my priorities, which is school and then boxing,” Enriquez said. “But it’s definitely a lot more different now that I turned professional because the trainings are more intense and longer. So, it’s a lot more discipline; it’s a handful, but it’s nothing that I can’t do.”

Even with graduation nearing, Enriquez recently tallied her second professional win in Odessa, Texas. Enriquez said being able to balance both aspects of her life stemmed from her family’s support.

“My family is my motivation, my dad always tells me, ‘I know one day, you’re going to be a world champion,’” Enriquez said. “This pushes me and keeps me on that path to where I want to be.”

Soon walking the stage to her high school graduation, Enriquez said she aspires to be a dental hygienist. Beginning her education at El Paso Community College (EPCC), Enriquez hopes to build her way up to an orthodontist.

Looking far into the future, Enriquez would like to open a gym with her dad in El Paso to train others. Several friends of Enriquez have begun to box as well; she said garnering attention for the sport brings her joy.

“I’m glad I can share (boxing) with (my friends) because boxing is not for a lot of people, so we need to share my passion with someone else and help them. It really does make me happier,” Enriquez said.

A passion for boxing is also rooted in Moises Rodriguez’s livelihood. Boxing since he was 8 years old, the amateur with over 200 fights on his record, said going to school while juggling boxing was not an easy feat.

“When I would go to nationals, I would miss a week or two weeks. I’ll come back, and have a bunch of work,” Moises Rodriguez said. “So, on top of the work, I still have to work out, and I have to make sure I’m eating good. I wake up before school and train and when I get home, I have to train as well. It’s definitely hard, but you have to sacrifice if you want to be good at the sport.”

Dedicated to boxing, Moises Rodriguez said he is training for bigger opportunities.

Moises Rodriguez wants to pursue a career in the military under the World Class Athlete Programs to train for the 2028 Olympic games.

“I can’t wait to get out of school and see because I feel like I have a lot of opportunity in boxing, and also other job careers,” Moises Rodriguez said. “I’m hoping to go into the 2028 Olympics with Team USA, it’s a goal of mine. I want to also go professional making it as far as I can because I’ve been doing this for 10 years, and I can’t stop now.”

Once he graduates El Dorado High School, Moises Rodriguez would like to continue his education with the U.S. Military under the World Class Athlete Program – where soldiers abide by their military careers while also training for Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Moises Rodriguez said he has been boxing for so long, it’s now instilled into his blood.

“I’ve been in boxing so long, that I can’t even remember what I would do without it,” Moises Rodriguez said. “Boxing has made me who I am, it’s kept me doing good things, and I’m not out doing bad things.”

Discipline and strength are skills all boxers echo, including Dominic Rodriguez. The Montwood High School senior has been boxing since he was 7 years old, yet as he grew older, he shifted to other sports. Yet, the spark for boxing reignited thanks to Warrior’s Edge Gym.

“(Boxing) made me more focused and more disciplined with myself,” Dominic Rodriguez said. “My family says, ‘No boxing if you do bad in school,’ so I got to get good grades. There were times where I felt like giving up, but you know any boxer goes through that, even pros, so I kept discipline and kept going and made it to the next level.”

Throughout high school, Dominic Rodriguez kept quiet about his boxing career but hopes to soon build his name amongst the others in the Borderland.

“I’m really humble, so I don’t really talk about it, I’m like a quiet kid,” Dominic Rodriguez said. “So, if people do ask, (I’ll say), ‘Oh, yeah, I do some boxing,’ but I’m not really like (bragging about it) – I want to be humble all the time.”

The Montwood High School senior said he would like to continue his education at EPCC as well.

Grit, discipline, and strength are common themes amongst high school boxers. Having a slew of things to handle, including hours of training mixed with hours’ worth of homework, these boxers have shown dedication to their craft. And as the tassel shifts from right to left, these soon-to-be graduated high schoolers will continue to persevere with their sport, despite all the obstacles.

Sofia Sierra is the sports editor and may be reached at [email protected]. 

As the 2025 NCAA Track and Field National Championships are approaching, here are the top hurdlers going into the meet, looking to claim their individual titles. 

Hurdles semifinal competitions will take place on the first day of competitions from Hayward Field in Eugene, with the finals taking place on the final day of competition. Here are the top 10 hurdlers for each event, ranked on their fastest meet times from the outdoor season. 

Take a look at who the top competitors are in the hurdles events. 

Women’s 100M Hurdles

• 1. Habiba Harris – Florida – 12.62
• 2. Aaliyah McCormick – Oregon – 12.74
• 3. Akala Garrett – Texas – 12.75
• 4. Marcia Sey – Howard – 12.76
• 5. Jaiya Covington – Texas A&M – 12.77
• 6. Myreanna Bebe – Tennessee – 12.81
• 6. Ana-Liese Torian – Auburn – 12.81
• 8. Yanla Ndjip-Nyemeck – UCLA – 12.82
• 8. Naomi Krebs – Texas Tech – 12.82
• 10. Marissa Simpson – UTEP – 12.85

Men’s 110M Hurdles

1. Kendrick Smallwood, Texas — 13.07
2. Jamar Marshall Jr., Houston — 13.13
3. Ja’Kobe Tharp, Auburn — 13.14
4. Ja’Qualon Scott, Texas A&M — 13.16
5. Zachary Extine, Arizona — 13.17
6. Demario Prince, Baylor — 13.18
7. Demaris Waters, Florida — 13.21
8. Jerome Campbell, Northern Colorado — 13.23
9. John Adesola, Houston — 13.26
10. Antoine Andrews, Texas Tech — 13.28

Women’s 400M Hurdles

1. Savannah Sutherland – Michigan – 53.46
2. Rachel Glenn – Arkansas – 53.48
3. Akala Garrett – Texas – 53.73
4. Michelle Smith – Georgia – 54.56
5. Sanaa Hebron – Miami (Fla.) – 55.21
6. Tyra Wilson – Florida State – 55.39
7. Saira Prince – Arkansas – 55.49
8. Allyria McBride – Vanderbilt – 55.65
9. Aliya Garozzo – Duke – 55.77
10. Chloe Fair – Harvard – 55.85

Men’s 400M Hurdles

1. Nathaniel Ezekiel – Baylor – 47.89
2. Saad Hinti – Tennessee – 48.44
3. Jevon Williams – Tennessee – 48.77
4. Kody Blackwood – Texas – 48.78
5. Ja’Qualon Scott – Texas A&M – 48.85
6. Oskar Edlund – Texas Tech – 49.00
7. Johnny Brackins – USC – 49.04
8. Jason Parrish – Wichita State – 49.17
9. Xzaviah Taylor – N. Carolina A&T – 49.18
10. Noah Langford – Howard – 49.50

About Hayward Field

Hayward Field, which was built in 1919, is no stranger to top-tier track and field events, including the Diamond League and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

The venue is named after Bill Hayward, who ran the University of Oregon track and field program from 1904 to 1947. Though it originally was intended for Ducks football, many additions and renovations over the century have helped it become a premier destination.

In September 2023, the venue became the first facility outside of Zurich or Brussels to host the two-day season-ending Wanda Diamond League Final, where the year’s 32 overall champions were crowned.

What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The Arkansas women took home the outdoor team title in 2024, sweeping the indoor and outdoor championships for the 2023-2024 season.

Florida, led by legendary head coach Mike Holloway, secured the men’s title in 2024, giving the Gators three consecutive outdoor men’s titles. Florida became the first team to three-peat since Texas A&M (2009-2011).

What Schools Have Won The Most Titles At The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1921. 

USC owns the most men’s titles with 25, while Arkansas is the only other program with 10 or more (10).

The NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1982. 

LSU has won the most women’s titles with 14. The next-closest is Texas with five.

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