College Football:
Number 19 Oregon State is preparing for the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas Friday against number 16 Notre Dame. The Beavers have another recruit heading to Corvallis. Four star Wide Receiver Jordan Anderson from Newport Beach California had originally committed to Oregon and was also considering San Diego State, but opened up his recruitment in the last couple of weeks. That makes 15 signees for Coach Trent Bray and his staff for the 2024 season.
The number 8 Ducks are heading to Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl on January 1st to take on undefeated 23rd ranked Liberty. Meanwhile they’ve landed a couple more players for the 2024 season in the Big 10. Fairfield California four star Defensive Lineman Jericho Johnson and Kansas State Cornerback Kobe Savage announced they’re going to Eugene. The Ducks are already predicted by some experts to make next year’s expanded playoffs.
Basketball:
NBA:
The Trail Blazers beat Sacramento 130 to 113 last night. Anfrenee Simons had 29 points to lead six Blazers scoring in double figures. The win moves Portland to 8 and 21 on the season. San Antonio is at the Moda Center tomorrow.
NFL:
Seattle could actually lock up a playoff spot with a win over Pittsburgh on Sunday, and a tie by Minnesota and Green Bay Sunday night. Barring that unlikely scenario the Seahawks will be trying to clinch a playoff spot in the final weekend of the season. Defensive players Devon Witherspoon, Jamal Adams, and Jordyn Brooks all missed the win over Titans sitting out with injuries. Coach Pete Carrol said on his weekly radio appearance the three players are making progress to get back on the field but he was still uncertain if they would be able to play against the Steelers when they come to Lumen Field on Sunday.
San Francisco can clinch home field advantage in the playoffs by winning the next games against Washington and the Rams. The 49ers have tiebreakers in head to head against the Eagles and Lions. They will have some concerns on their banged up offensive line including Tackle Trent Williams who has a groin injury.
Local:
High School
Girls Basketball - Palmer High School from Alaska plays Crook County, La Pine plays Warrenton, Caldera against North Bend, Crater vs Ridgeview
5A Coaches Poll has Redmond coming in at number 9.
Boys Basketball- Marshfield takes on Ridgeview, La Pine plays Warrenton
