Nik Streng
@nikstreng.bsky.social
High school sports editor for The Oregonian/OregonLive. he/him. 808 raised. #VeryAsian 🎌 nstreng(at)oregonian(dot)com
Being reminded that I forgot to post football stuff from yesterday on here oops
‘This is the dream’: Lake Oswego routs Central Catholic in Class 6A football final #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
‘This is the dream’: Lake Oswego routs Central Catholic in Class 6A football final
Lake Oswego ran 44 plays in the first half compared to 14 for Central Catholic.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Being reminded that I forgot to post football stuff from yesterday on here oops
Foxes always find a way: Silverton captures third state football championship with win over Summit #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Silverton captures third state football championship with win over Summit
Dan Lever's move from Tualatin to Silverton has paid off, as he raises a football state championship with the Foxes.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Foxes always find a way: Silverton captures third state football championship with win over Summit #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
‘This is the dream’: Lake Oswego routs Central Catholic in Class 6A football final #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
‘This is the dream’: Lake Oswego routs Central Catholic in Class 6A football final
Lake Oswego ran 44 plays in the first half compared to 14 for Central Catholic.
www.oregonlive.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
‘This is the dream’: Lake Oswego routs Central Catholic in Class 6A football final #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
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Central Catholic tuned out the doubt.
The Rams proved they’re still every bit a threat on their return to the state title game.
"The culture hasn't dropped off at all." #opreps
My story for @oregoniansports.bsky.social ➡️ www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
The Rams proved they’re still every bit a threat on their return to the state title game.
"The culture hasn't dropped off at all." #opreps
My story for @oregoniansports.bsky.social ➡️ www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Central Catholic football proves doubters wrong in return to the state finals
Central Catholic has a 21-4 record in Landgraf’s two seasons, including a state semifinal appearance last year.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Central Catholic tuned out the doubt.
The Rams proved they’re still every bit a threat on their return to the state title game.
"The culture hasn't dropped off at all." #opreps
My story for @oregoniansports.bsky.social ➡️ www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
The Rams proved they’re still every bit a threat on their return to the state title game.
"The culture hasn't dropped off at all." #opreps
My story for @oregoniansports.bsky.social ➡️ www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Lost River shocks red-hot Heppner in Class 2A football state title game #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Lost River shocks red-hot Heppner in Class 2A football state title game
This was the second game of the year for the two teams. Heppner won the first meeting 43-8.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Lost River shocks red-hot Heppner in Class 2A football state title game #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
The most dominant state championship performance ever? Harper wins 6-player title in historic rout #opreps
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Harper wins the most lopsided championship football game in Oregon history
Saturday saw the most lopsided football state championship game in Oregon history.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The most dominant state championship performance ever? Harper wins 6-player title in historic rout #opreps
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At halftime of the OSAA 6-player state football championship game, Harper leads Crow 62-0.
The Hornets are on pace to obliterate just about every state championship game record (any class). Including most points scored and biggest margin of victory #opreps
The Hornets are on pace to obliterate just about every state championship game record (any class). Including most points scored and biggest margin of victory #opreps
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
At halftime of the OSAA 6-player state football championship game, Harper leads Crow 62-0.
The Hornets are on pace to obliterate just about every state championship game record (any class). Including most points scored and biggest margin of victory #opreps
The Hornets are on pace to obliterate just about every state championship game record (any class). Including most points scored and biggest margin of victory #opreps
*Fight breaks out during rivalry CFB game
Commentators: You hate to see it come to this. This is bad and shouldn’t be praised.
TV crew:
Commentators: You hate to see it come to this. This is bad and shouldn’t be praised.
TV crew:
November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
*Fight breaks out during rivalry CFB game
Commentators: You hate to see it come to this. This is bad and shouldn’t be praised.
TV crew:
Commentators: You hate to see it come to this. This is bad and shouldn’t be praised.
TV crew:
It's a busy commitment day for Oregon high schoolers. Oregon Ducks also get a big in-state commitment #opreps
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Oregon Ducks get distance running commitment from in-state recruit
The Ducks have been on a small run of success recruiting local distance runners.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
It's a busy commitment day for Oregon high schoolers. Oregon Ducks also get a big in-state commitment #opreps
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It's a great Thanksgiving for the Beavers, if what you're looking for is in-state recruits from small schools #opreps
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Philomath football standout announced in-state commitment
The Oregon State football team got some extra good news on Thanksgiving.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It's a great Thanksgiving for the Beavers, if what you're looking for is in-state recruits from small schools #opreps
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Did… did CBS only play the audio from Post Malone’s mic?
This was so bad
This was so bad
November 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Did… did CBS only play the audio from Post Malone’s mic?
This was so bad
This was so bad
Hi it's me the Thorns reporter!
Joking. But I did write this post. The Portland Thorns and coach Rob Gale have split up.
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Joking. But I did write this post. The Portland Thorns and coach Rob Gale have split up.
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Portland Thorns part ways with coach Rob Gale
The team has announced that a search for the next coach will begin immediately.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Hi it's me the Thorns reporter!
Joking. But I did write this post. The Portland Thorns and coach Rob Gale have split up.
www.oregonlive.com/portland-tho...
Joking. But I did write this post. The Portland Thorns and coach Rob Gale have split up.
www.oregonlive.com/portland-tho...
FWIW the only thing really keeping the whole PIL in 6A is the rest of the PIL.
PIL teams went a combined 28-46 in 2025.
PIL teams went a combined 3-18 against non-PIL teams #opreps
PIL teams went a combined 28-46 in 2025.
PIL teams went a combined 3-18 against non-PIL teams #opreps
There are 28 football teams eligible to play down a classification next year. OK now lower those eyebrows because most of them won't.
But some probably will #opreps
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But some probably will #opreps
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28 Oregon high school football teams eligible to play down a classification in 2026
Teams are not required to play down a classification, and can submit a request at the next meeting.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
FWIW the only thing really keeping the whole PIL in 6A is the rest of the PIL.
PIL teams went a combined 28-46 in 2025.
PIL teams went a combined 3-18 against non-PIL teams #opreps
PIL teams went a combined 28-46 in 2025.
PIL teams went a combined 3-18 against non-PIL teams #opreps
There are 28 football teams eligible to play down a classification next year. OK now lower those eyebrows because most of them won't.
But some probably will #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
But some probably will #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
28 Oregon high school football teams eligible to play down a classification in 2026
Teams are not required to play down a classification, and can submit a request at the next meeting.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
There are 28 football teams eligible to play down a classification next year. OK now lower those eyebrows because most of them won't.
But some probably will #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
But some probably will #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Former girls wrestling coach Kiera Gabaldon and 5 students filed a Title IX lawsuit against Cleveland HS and PPS, alleging second-class treatment in comparisson to the boys team #opreps
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Wrestlers, former coach file Title IX lawsuit against Cleveland High and Portland Schools
The case alleges that Cleveland's girls wrestling team has not been given equal opportunities as the boys.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Former girls wrestling coach Kiera Gabaldon and 5 students filed a Title IX lawsuit against Cleveland HS and PPS, alleging second-class treatment in comparisson to the boys team #opreps
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McMinnville High School students walk out in response to recent ICE activity, including one student who was detained late last week
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Oregon teenager’s ICE detention sparks high school walkout
Hundreds of McMinnville High students walked out Monday, days after ICE detained Christian Jimenez, 17.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
McMinnville High School students walk out in response to recent ICE activity, including one student who was detained late last week
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In September of 2015, I wrote a freelance story for the Portland Tribune about Portland State's defense, which needed to step up under interim coach Bruce Barnum.
It's November 2025 and Bruce Barnum just lost his job after a 1-11 season
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It's November 2025 and Bruce Barnum just lost his job after a 1-11 season
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Portland State fires Bruce Barnum after 1-11 season
In 11 seasons with the Vikings, Barnum led the Vikings to a winning record just once.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
In September of 2015, I wrote a freelance story for the Portland Tribune about Portland State's defense, which needed to step up under interim coach Bruce Barnum.
It's November 2025 and Bruce Barnum just lost his job after a 1-11 season
www.oregonlive.com/vikings/2025...
It's November 2025 and Bruce Barnum just lost his job after a 1-11 season
www.oregonlive.com/vikings/2025...
Central Catholic grinds to victory against West Linn, ending Jon Eagle's tenure as head coach of the Lions in the Class 6A football semifinals #opreps
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Central Catholic grinds to victory against top-seeded West Linn in the Class 6A semifinals
The Rams are headed to the state championship game, ending Jon Eagle's run at West Linn in the semifinals.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Central Catholic grinds to victory against West Linn, ending Jon Eagle's tenure as head coach of the Lions in the Class 6A football semifinals #opreps
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The location and kickoff times for the Class 6A and 5A football state title games are already set.
Which sort of makes me think that they aren't really TBD... so long as the two 5A teams aren't both from Bend #opreps
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Which sort of makes me think that they aren't really TBD... so long as the two 5A teams aren't both from Bend #opreps
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Location, kickoff time set for Oregon’s Class 6A and 5A high school football championship games
As is tradition, the day after Thanksgiving is for football state championships in Oregon.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The location and kickoff times for the Class 6A and 5A football state title games are already set.
Which sort of makes me think that they aren't really TBD... so long as the two 5A teams aren't both from Bend #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Which sort of makes me think that they aren't really TBD... so long as the two 5A teams aren't both from Bend #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Honestly though this might be the most intriguing Class 6A semifinal we've had in my 4 years.
The 6A title game will be between the No. 2 team from the Mt. Hood Conference and the No. 2 team from the Three Rivers League #opreps
The 6A title game will be between the No. 2 team from the Mt. Hood Conference and the No. 2 team from the Three Rivers League #opreps
November 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Honestly though this might be the most intriguing Class 6A semifinal we've had in my 4 years.
The 6A title game will be between the No. 2 team from the Mt. Hood Conference and the No. 2 team from the Three Rivers League #opreps
The 6A title game will be between the No. 2 team from the Mt. Hood Conference and the No. 2 team from the Three Rivers League #opreps
For the first time since hoisting the 2021 crown, Silverton is headed back to the Class 5A state championship game #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Silverton bests Mountain View to advance to Class 5A football title game
For the first time since hoisting the 2021 crown, Silverton is headed back to the Class 5A state championship game.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
For the first time since hoisting the 2021 crown, Silverton is headed back to the Class 5A state championship game #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Summit overcomes slow start to beat Churchill in Class 5A football semifinals #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Summit overcomes slow start to beat Churchill in Class 5A football semifinals
The Storm pitched a second-half shutout, minus a late safety with the game out of reach.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Summit overcomes slow start to beat Churchill in Class 5A football semifinals #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...