Photos from the first weeks of the high school and youth Fall 2006 seasons. Also included are photos of the City of Tualatin Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Oregon Sports Photos Online Sales - Reprints of photos on this page are available through the Oregon Sports Photos online sales gallery.
       

Fall Sports Update

Take giant pumpkins ranging between 400 and 1,100 pounds, carve out a cockpit to fit an average sized adult, then jump in and paddle like hell.  This isn't fantasy, it's the Giant Pumpkin Regatta held at the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin, Oregon.  In celebration of the Fall harvest, members of the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers Association donate giant pumpkins for the community event and host one of most unique watersport competitions in the nation.  In addition to the Regatta, this update offers up a mix of football, soccer, volleyball and a salute to the band.
 
Spotlight Shot:  Tualatin Valley Youth Football

Tigard JV Black 22 - Lake Oswego JV Red 0  Robert Strys (3) of Tigard leaps high over Lake Oswego's Wilson Johnson (11) to haul in a spectacular touchdown catch in the fourth quarter to top off the victory for the visiting Tigers.  Photo © John Lariviere		 City of Tualatin Giant Pumpkin Regatta

Dressed in the spirit of the event, Chad Epert of Portland gets a jump on the field in the first race of the Great Pumpkin Regatta held at the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin. Close behind in the polka-dot hat is Jeff Smith of Molalla.  Photo © John Lariviere

 Former American giant pumpkin record holder grower Jack LaRue of Tenino, Washington sets his eye on his course in the first race of the Great Pumpkin Regatta held at the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin.  Photo © John Lariviere

 The cool Oregon fall day and cold water didn’t dampen the spirit of Phoenix, Arizona native Drew Long as he paddles in the middle of the pack during the first race of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta held at the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin. Long was visiting his cousin in the area and decided to join in on the fun.  Photo © John Lariviere

 Darth Vader, a.k.a. James Turner of Tualatin, needed a tow to finish the first race of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta held at the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin. Attempting the event for his first time at a disadvantage of having to race with one of the largest pumpkins topping 1,100 pounds, Turner stated that he would enjoy trying the event again, “if I can just get a better pumpkin.”  Photo © John Lariviere
Spotlight Shot:  Hillsboro vs Glencoe JV Soccer

Hillsboro 3 - Glencoe 1  Aaron Rogers (13) of Glencoe up-ends Hillsboro midfileder Lance Hudnall (9) during their Northwest Oregon Conference match late in the season.  Photo © John Lariviere
Tualatin Valley Youth Football

Tigard JV Black 22 - Lake Oswego JV Red 0  Quarterback Nikko Freni (13) of Tigard focuses on the blocking of teammate Chris MacKenzie as he makes a sweeping run during the Tigers' victory over the Lakers.  Photo © John Lariviere
 

Southridge 3/4 White vs Lincoln  Derek Parnell (36) works his way upfield during the Skyhawk's game against the visiting Cardinals.  Photo © John Lariviere


Southridge 5/6 Black 21 - Aloha Gold 0  Spenser Hops (8) of Southridge wraps up an Aloha running back during the Skayhawks' victory at Aloha.  Photo © John Lariviere


Southridge 3/4 Red vs Sunset White  Dylan Searfus (23) of Southridge can't pull down Sunset's quarterback to prevent him from scoring late in the game.  Photo © John Lariviere


Southridge 3/4 Red vs Sunset White  Running back Jerome Bias (25) of Southridge gets pushed out of bounds at the one yardline at the end of a long-gainer.  The Skyhawks scored on the following down.  Photo © John Lariviere
 

Southridge 5/6 White 27 - Beaverton Brown 0  Jacob Gomez of Southridge attempts to elude a tackle by a Beaverton defenseman.  Photo © John Lariviere

Southridge 3/4 White vs Lincoln  Photo © John Lariviere

Southridge 3/4 Red vs Sunset  Photo © John Lariviere


Southridge 3/4 Red vs Sunset Michael Tanuvasa (10) of Southridge sacks the Sunset quarterback, popping the ball loose for a fumble.  Photo © John Lariviere


Southridge 3/4 White vs Lincoln  Photo © John Lariviere
Metro League Fall Sports

Jesuit 38 - Southridge 0  Senior running back Paul Weatheroy (20) celebrated Senior Night for the Crusaders in a big way with 3 touchdowns as Jesuit rolled over the visiting Southridge Skyhawks 38-0 before a nationally televised game for Fox Sports Networks.  Photo © John Lariviere
 

The Southridge High School Marching Band put on a spectacular show at half-time of the Jesuit-Southridge Football game that was televised nationally live on Fox Sports Networks.  Photo © John Lariviere
 
Jesuit 2 - Southridge 1  Forward Mitch Steckler (21) of Southridge flies past Jesuit's Justin Chin during the final league match for the two Metro League powerhouses.  After falling behind in the match, Jesuit rallied in the second half to save their 9-0-1 undefeated season.  Photo © John Lariviere
 
Jesuit 2 - Southridge 1  Defender Michael Hill (4) for Southridge wins the aerial battle against Jesuit's Tony Jaeger (21) during the final league match for the two teams where the visiting Crusaders edged out the Skyhawks 2-1.  Photo © John Lariviere
 
Jesuit 3 - Southridge 1  Jesuit middle blocker Mary Clarire Brenner (15) goes for a kill during game one of the Crusaders victory over the visiting Skyhawks.  Jesuit won 3 games to 1 with scores 25-11, 23-25, 25-11 and 25-15.  Photo © John Lariviere


Aloha 3 - Westview 0  Aloha outside hitter Elise Yarnell (5) goes for a kill during game three of Aloha's win over Westview at Sunset High School.  The three games to nil victory game scores were 25-23, 26-24 and 25-19  Photo © John Lariviere
 
Westview 3 - Beaverton 1  Stacie Appel (2) of Westview reacts to an out-of-bounds call during the Wildcats' victory at Beaverton.  Her disbelief was dispelled as the line judge rulled in her favor yielding the point to Westview.  Game scores:  22-25, 27-25, 25-9 and 27-25.  Photo © John Lariviere
Freshman, JV and Youth Sports

Glencoe 2 - Parkrose 1  Armando Gallardo (5) of Glencoe and Ryan Hanke (12) of Parkrose battle in unison for a volley in midfield during the final match of the season for the two JV sides.  Photo © John Lariviere

Hillsboro 2 - Glencoe 1  Sweeper Matt Boyer (18) of Glencoe JV dominates the air over Hillsboro's Reve Garfias (8) during the Crimson Tide's only loss of the season.  Photo © John Lariviere
 

Hillsboro 55 - Liberty 14  Running back Mikkel Smythe (24) of Hillsboro JV dives for a couple more yards in the early going of the Spartans' victory over the visiting Falcons.  Photo © John Lariviere
 

Hillsboro 42 - Saint Helens 26  Freshman football action.  Photo © John Lariviere

Tualatin Valley Youth Soccer
Milltown Soccer Club vs Westside Soccer Club  Photo © John Lariviere
 

Aloha Youth Soccer Club vs Somerset West Soccer Club  Photo © John Lariviere

West Hills Soccer Club vs Aloha Youth Soccer Club  Photo © John Lariviere
 
Aloha Youth Soccer Club vs Milltown Soccer Club  Photo © John Lariviere

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