Salem-Keizer High School Football Prepares for 2026 Campaign
The upcoming season sees several local programs bolstered by all‑state talent and new quarterbacks, setting the stage for deep postseason runs.
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The upcoming season sees several local programs bolstered by all‑state talent and new quarterbacks, setting the stage for deep postseason runs.
The Salem‑Keizer area enters the 2026 OSAA football season with a deep pool of linebacking talent, featuring returning all‑state honorees, state champions and emerging leaders ready to shape their teams' defenses.

For more than a quarter century, the downtown Salem 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament known as Hoopla has been more than a game; it’s a seasonal rite that stitches together athletes, families and spectators in a shared celebration.

A free basketball clinic on Court Street brought together hundreds of children, coaches and community leaders for a morning of skill‑building and camaraderie.
The 2026 OSAA baseball season in the Salem‑Keizer area has concluded, and the Statesman Journal has nominated a slate of elite players for player of the year honors, highlighting remarkable performances across the region.
The camp runs June 22‑24, costs $125 per participant, and offers a 50% scholarship for families qualifying for SNAP, TANF or housing assistance; all campers receive a complimentary T‑shirt.

EA Sports has revealed the cover for its newest college football title, featuring Oregon’s rising star Dante Moore with Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy and Miami Hurricanes receiver Malachi Toney.
The Statesman Journal spotlights the standout boys basketball players from the Salem-Keizer area, inviting readers to vote for the greatest of them all.

Cedric Coward’s selection to the NBA’s 2025-26 All-Rookie First Team caps a rookie season that blended statistical excellence with a compelling personal narrative.