WE START WITH HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL WHERE THE BEND LADY LAVA BEARS MADE AN INCREDIBLE RUN AT THE OSAA 6A CHAMPIONSHIP, BUT CAME UP ONE WIN SHORT OF REACHING THE TITLE GAME THIS WEEKEND.

HOWEVER, THE BEARS 29-AND-2 RECORD IS THE BEST IN SCHOOL HISTORY, AND SADLY YESTERDAY THE 2ND RANKED TEAM FELL TO #4 OREGON CITY IN EXTRA-INNINGS, 4-TO-NOTHING IN THE STATE SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN IN TOWN.

OREGON CITY MEETS TOP-RATED TIGARD FOR THE CROWN. PENDLETON FACES WILSONVILLE FOR THE 5A TITLE. MARIST TANGLES WITH CASCADE FOR THE 4A PENNANT. BURNS BATTLES YAMHILL IN THE 3A CHAMPIONSHIP, AND GRANT UNION MEETS LAKEVIEW FOR THE 1A/2A TITLE.