http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132821798677535300 2012-02-02 13:26:26 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132821798677535300 en-us As the 2012 season approaches, the Estacada equestrian program is ready to continue its tradition of success. Coming off the first season in more than a decade in which they didn’t win the district title, the Rangers have plenty to prove this season. Led by seniors Stephanie Searls and ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132821789453910700 2012-02-02 13:24:54 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132821789453910700 en-us Everything was going so well. Just one year removed from a season in which the Rangers won just four games, coach Kevin Kirchhofer had seemed to turn things around. After winning their first two games and losing their next two, questions arose about whether this team was any different than last ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132761995835849500 2012-01-26 15:19:18 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132761995835849500 en-us The ups and downs of wrestling for Estacada’s Shane Licari took its final turn over the past couple of weeks. And unfortunately, it was a turn for the worse. While at a wrestling tournament on the weekend of Jan. 14, Licari was in midseason form. After cruising through his first match, he ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132761987135987300 2012-01-26 15:17:51 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132761987135987300 en-us In a week full of bad news for the Estacada wrestling team, its 44-28 victory over Madras on Thursday was a much-needed bright spot. After learning senior Shane Licari was lost for the season with a rare medical condition, head coach Jimmy Grochowsky also confirmed the departure of Josh Ferrante ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132761982221140900 2012-01-26 15:17:02 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132761982221140900 en-us For anyone who’s been around Estacada wrestling in the past 50 years, the one name that most often mind is Steve Woods. Woods coached the Ranger wrestlers from 1976-1984. He will finally be recognized for his years of service and success with his induction into the Oregon chapter of the ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132693425728072500 2012-01-18 16:50:57 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132693425728072500 en-us After more than 30 years of coaching, Estacada assistant baseball coach Jack Flitcraft is hanging up his glove. Flitcraft, 60, graduated from Madison High School in Portland before moving on to Western Oregon to continue his baseball career. When it became clear his playing days were over, ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132693416918955800 2012-01-18 16:49:29 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132693416918955800 en-us To say the Estacada girls basketball team’s win over Scappoose last Wednesday night at home was a rollercoaster would have been an understatement. The Rangers overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit after an extremely slow start to beat the Indians 44-42. Just seconds into the fourth ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132693402591655600 2012-01-18 16:47:05 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132693402591655600 en-us It was something I never thought I’d see at a sporting event. With minutes remaining in Estacada’s basketball game against Banks and the Rangers barely clinging to a slight lead, senior Zach Fritz cracked open a Mountain Dew. On the bench. During the game. As I glanced around the ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132635524394253900 2012-01-12 00:00:43 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132635524394253900 en-us Looking to extend its four-game winning streak, the Estacada boys basketball team defeated Banks 51-43 Thursday at home. The Rangers got off to a good start, controlling play early, but they couldn’t translate that control into points. Their aggressiveness allowed them to get to the foul ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132635513077719400 2012-01-11 23:58:50 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132635513077719400 en-us With the help of four forfeits, the Estacada wrestling team earned a 48-22 win in the opening match of the 2012 Tri-Valley League season. After falling behind 10-3 in the opening three matches of the game, the Rangers earned 24 consecutive points as Gladstone couldn’t post a wrestler at 182, ... http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132572881211370700 2012-01-04 18:00:12 http://www.estacadanews.com/sports/story.php?story_id=132572881211370700 en-us Facing a tough Banks squad in their first home dual of the season, the Estacada wrestling team survived an early comeback from the Braves to win 47-30. The Rangers got off to an early start with senior T. Jay Barber on the mat, as he quickly got his opponent off balance and executed a perfect leg ...