2026 ABBOTSFORD CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - The members of the 2026 Abbotsford cross country team are, from left to right, Jocelyn Jimenez, Linh Nong, Harry Doan, and Hope Heck. The Falcons’ head coach is Dillon Novak. STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD 2026 ABBOTSFORD CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - The members of the 2026 Abbotsford cross country team are, from left to right, Jocelyn Jimenez, Linh Nong, Harry Doan, and Hope Heck. The Falcons’ head coach is Dillon Novak. STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD
While the Abbotsford cross country teams will have to contend with smaller numbers this season, there will be plenty of opportunities for growth as the Falcons will host both their girls and boys cros...
Medford’s Tori Nicks reacts after winning the 100-yard freestyle in Thursday’s win over Marshfield at the MASH pool. Nicks and Kodi Rappe had the top two finishes in this race. TERRY WERNER/MASH YEARBOOK
Gilman running back Trevin Duellman waits for Taydyne Angell to get his block and then bursts upfield for a 48yard gain during the second quarter of Fridays’ 50-0 win over Athens. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
Medford’s Cash Thums and Austin Czarnezki team up to tackle Onalaska receiver Cooper Hegge while Jacob Doyle rushes in to help. Hegge’s gained 6 yards on this catch to convert a late fourth-and-five for the Hilltoppers, who won 20-0. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Elk country/Calgary bound Hello friends, Where do I start with this column is a big question as I just returned from 4,200-mile adventure that went from Necedah to just south of Anaconda, Montana to Salmon, Idaho, then Missoula, Montana and then Calgary, Alberta and back home. Long story short, I have an elk and deer license for Montana and will hunt with a rifle in late October by myself. Four years ago, I harvested a beautiful 6x6 bull near Big Sky, then I did not see elk in the next two seasons. Last year I relocated to the Livingston area and, despite the fact that each August I scouted, I did not see an elk while hunting but plenty while scouting. I put out some feelers and had two choices, one south of Anaconda, the other near Phillipsburg. After the planned five days of scouting, I was going to help my 25-year-old daughter Selina Walters relocate to Calgary, Alberta, where she will attend the University of Calgary to pursue her master’s degree in a subject that she truly loves, fisheries. Friday, Aug. 14 High 82, Low 48
