Time to be proud

Coach Bryan Wood doesn’t want to take credit for the Eagles getting to state the first time since 1979 and that’s fine. Some of the rest of us will give him considerable credit. There is no doubt, it does take two to do the dance, which means it takes a team and a coaching staff….

Eagles had a taste of state competition last weekend

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In Bryan Wood’s first year as head coach at EPHS, the Fighting Eagles basketball team went to the state playoffs for the first time in over three decades. But, coach Wood did not claim responsibility for his team’s success this season. “Our kids deserve a lot of credit. We came a long ways in six…

EPHS basketball in state tourney, Mar. 8

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The Oregon State basketball playoffs are down to the final eight teams in the 5A division. With their latest victory on their home court, over the West Albany Bulldogs, Eagle Point’s varsity basketball team has earned their place in the brackets. The Eagles beat the Bulldogs by a score of 66 – 56. “Earned” is…

Lady Eagles suffer from thin roster after recent wins

Even coming off their two recent victories over North Valley and Hidden Valley high schools, the Eagle Point varsity girls basketball team still could not keep up against the Grizzlies from Ashland High School. On Tuesday, Jan. 31st the Lady Eagles lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 30 – 51. “We’re just thin…

Eagle Point Out-Hustles Klamath Union

On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Eagles varsity boys basketball team spent most of their game trailing behind Klamath Union on the scoreboard. That was until halfway through the fourth quarter, when Cesar Chavez pulled down a defensive rebound and fed Jonathan Bolston who sunk a layup and one foul shot to put the Eagles ahead…

Lady Eagles Gaining Experience This Season

The Lady Eagles varsity basketball team also played against the Pelicans from Klamath Union High School at the EPHS home court on Saturday, Jan. 7th. Although the Lady Eagles could not capture a win this time, the season still has opportunities for achievement. The final score was 19 – 36 for Klamath Union. Eagle Point’s…

Lady Eagles basketball

Lady Eagles basketball club for grades 5-8 will register girls on Saturday, Sept. 10 at EPHS from 10-12n and on Monday, Sept. 12, from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $150 with $50 due at the time of registration. No late registration will be accepted. Practice begins the week of Sept. 12. For information and registration…

New EPHS girls basketball coach

Eagle Point High School girls basketball will have a new coach come this season. Paul Bell, of Kilgore, Texas,  has accepted the position. Bell and his wife have been looking for an opportunity in Oregon, preferably southern Oregon. Bell’s wife is from Gold Hill and they have made numerous trips to the area, hoping one…

Feb. 8 is huge for EPHS boys basketball

The Eagle Point Boys Basketball team traveled to Henley on Jan. 22 to take on the Hornets. The Eagles got off to a solid start leading 36-17 at the half and cruised to a 61-42 victory. Balanced scoring and strong defense were the keys to the victory.  Logan Winter lead the attack with 18 points…

Panthers 8th grade girls 2-1

The eighth grade girls varsity basketball team opened their regular season with a resounding loss to visiting St. Mary’s. The Panthers started well jumping out to a 6-2 lead only to see the wheels come off as they scored only 2 points the rest of the game in the 33-8 loss. The eighth grade Panthers…