Winter sports gear up
December 17, 2009 • Nathan Guyer
Filed under Sports
Staff Report Nordic Skiing Nordic skiers look to senior returners Pat Madden and Bella Smith, both previous state champions, to lead the way. “I think we will do just as good as last year,” said Mel Hopkins. “The Storm has a strong returning team pushing for another Oregon High School Nordic... Read more »
First seed at state brings second place finish
December 17, 2009 • Sarah Edwards
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After an IMC tie, girls fight for second place at state against longtime rivals Sarah edwards Staff Writer Behind the leadership of senior outside hitter Kelsey Zimmerman, the Storm volleyball team capped off an impressive 13-1 IMC record with a second place state finish behind four-time state champions,... Read more »
Four year repeat for girls cross country
December 17, 2009 • Nathan Guyer
Filed under Featured, Features, Sports
Cross country teams run away with IMC, state, regional titles Nathan Guyer Sports Editor Repeating last years successes, both boys and girls cross country teams climbed their way to IMC titles. Bend’s Pine Nursery hosted the 5000m district race on Halloween Day. It was a Storm sweep for the boys... Read more »
Athletic league shuffle proposed
October 19, 2009 • Maddie Dunkelberg
Filed under News, Sports
Central Oregon schools might be seeing a lot more of each other beginning in 2010. The Oregon School Activities Association has long been trying to form an improved classification system for the 2010-2014 school years. Over the past 14 months, Storm coaches have had a grand total of 10 different proposals... Read more »
Original Mr. Thunder returns as varsity cheer coach
October 19, 2009 • Kristen Morrell
Filed under Sports
Every day, Mike Naylor wakes up, dresses and drives to COCC. After his classes, he heads to Summit High School to coach the cheer squad. “I’ve got a brand new squad on my hands,” said Naylor. “Despite that, I am so excited for everything we have learned and what we have in store for us in the... Read more »
Track team makes marks during summer
October 19, 2009 • AJ Untermeyer
Filed under Sports
Even after Summit captured the state track title last May, head coach Dave Turnbull, knew his work was not completed. Turnbull headed the first and much anticipated two day Oregon Elite meet, attracting the strongest and most talented athletes in every league, from 1A-6A. The most anticipated match-up... Read more »
Football team looks forward to first season win
October 19, 2009 • Matthew Curran
Filed under Sports
No one can ever accuse the Storm varsity football team of not trying. The young team, dominated by large groups of sophomores, has shown nothing but courage and pride in their determination to gain experience with each game. The team finished the 2008 season with a 4-6 overall record and a 3-3 conference... Read more »
Volleyball squad fights for top spot in IMC
October 19, 2009 • AJ Untermeyer
Filed under Sports
Calli Prestwood, Therese Bennett, and Kelsey Zimmerman cover the net as the Storm stays focused and make short time of The Dalles-Wahtonka, winning 25-9, 25-20, 25-9. Thompson was perfect on her serves, 16 of 16, and Pierce added six kills. Staff photo The Storm volleyball team is picking up where... Read more »
Boys soccer undefeated in IMC play
October 19, 2009 • Nathan Guyer
Filed under Sports
A 50/50 ball entails two players on the field have equal chance of winning possession of the ball. For boys soccer, a chance at playoffs or a championship, at this point, is just the same. An entirely new season has brought new faces to the boys soccer team, and a lot of them at that. More than 75 athletes... Read more »
Girls soccer stands 2-0-1 in IMC play after Bend tie
October 19, 2009 • Megan Engel
Filed under Sports
The Intermountain Conference (IMC) teams already know our girls varsity soccer team will be the team to beat. Returning from a 14-3-1 season, the squad aims to remain in a top spot in the IMC rankings. “We could take state if we play our top game,” said defender Francy Grater. Top scorer and last... Read more »


