Ashland, Phoenix combine forces in bid to even the long-standing international series against the Japanese all-stars on Friday
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
News and notes from across Oregon, in girls volleyball
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
No. 10 Grizzlies visit No. 3 Henley in Special District 4 opener; Week 3 slate includes Wilsonville-Tualatin, Jesuit-West Linn
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                                                        
                
                                    
                
                                    
            
                        
                                
                
                
                    
Tigers have yet to lose to an Oregon team; McNary excels during treacherous stretch; 5A powers split two; Marist keeps winning
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
Wildcats overcome pesky Silverton; claim fourth title over past five championships
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
In girls action, young Wolverines stage furious rally that falls short against young Crescent Valley
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
Nine seniors give Foxes slightest edge in thriller versus Crescent Valley
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                                                        
                
                                    
                
                                    
            
                        
                                
                
                
                    
State-bound Eagles were 1-13 last spring; got boost from three senior transfers and culture change
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
The unbeaten Grizzlies, who have nine seniors on their roster, have become accustomed to high-pressure situations
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
Bucks' Samuel Jennings takes state lead at 198-11; Ashland's Stein wins supercharged 3K; West Albany's Paul breaks shot mark
                
                
                                     
            
                                        
                
            
                        
                        
                                
                
                
                    
Aardvarks beat district rival Catlin Gabel; Wildcats stop La Salle Prep for first time since 2016; Ashland freshman Cota rising