Baseball Highlights
Monday’s baseball slate across the region was marked by a series of tight contests and dominant performances. Newberg opened the day with a 7‑2 victory over Forest Grove, a win highlighted by Parker Sellner’s three‑hit effort at the plate. Liberty followed with an 8‑3 triumph over Glencoe, where Dallas Ochoa went 3‑for‑3 and drove in four runs, while pitcher Ben James limited the opposition to two earned runs and struck out ten batters. Sherwood continued its stingy form, shutting out McMinnville 1‑0; Alex Lopez tossed a complete game, allowing just one hit. In a back‑and‑forth battle, St. Helens edged Seaside 5‑4, powered by Javon Holder’s six strikeouts and a single earned run. Scappoose edged Astoria 5‑4, with Matthew Nielson’s timely homer providing the margin of victory. Horizon Christian edged Banks 7‑6 in a high‑scoring affair that saw Lane Gilbert go 3‑for‑3 with a double and two runs scored.
Softball Spotlight
In softball, Aloha surged past Beaverton 15‑5, with Nellie Foust and Ava Cruz combining for a 4‑for‑6 effort that included five RBI and three runs. Jesuit continued its winning ways, defeating Westview 14‑1; Dulcie Cleeland went 3‑for‑4 with three RBI and two runs, while Aubrey Rhodes, Selah Greene and Olivia Hildreth each added a home run. Mountainside narrowly beat Sunset 3‑2, and Oregon City downed Tigard 7‑3, with Brooklyn Robinson contributing two hits and two runs. West Linn edged Tualatin 3‑2, highlighted by Sophie Jackson’s homer and two RBI. The final baseball‑related softball note came from Forest Grove, which completed the sweep with a 3‑0 shutout of Barlow, preserving a clean sheet after a dominant pitching performance earlier in the day.