The Cross Country program had strong participation this fall as they were led by seasoned XC/T&F coach, Scott Ball. A total of 16 boys and 8 girls joined the team this year. Athletes competed in 13 meets across Oregon and one in Washington with our top male runner, Levi V, running a 16:34, and our top female runner, Jo M, running 20:05 in the 5K. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams qualified for the OSAA State Meet for the first time since 2012. The girls placed 14th in the 3A/2A/1A division, while the boys placed 10th in the 3A division. This season's result reflected significant growth and dedication within the program.
Girls Volleyball
Girls volleyball had a historic season led by returning coach Kristina Thom. We fielded three full teams and had a record number of underclassmen (13 sophomores and 14 freshmen). Led by 7 seniors, the varsity team achieved a league record of 11-1 and an overall record of 25-3, with their only losses to Valley Catholic.
The team made history twice by advancing to the OSAA 3A State Semifinals and then the State Final placing 2nd. Individual honors included one athlete on the first-team all-tournament, two on the second-team all-tournament, and Ella Perry was named Lewis & Clark League Athlete of the Year. Six additional athletes received league awards. Our coach was named Lewis & Clark League Coach of the Year, and the team earned the Sportsmanship Award.
Girls Soccer
The girls soccer program has grown from 15 athletes last year to 20 this year. We welcomed Mat Johnson as head coach, a familiar face in the community as a Westside Christian substitute. Coach Johnson brought passion and commitment, leading the team to an 8-7 winning season (the first since 2020) and a league playoff appearance with a victory in the first game. The team featured a strong infusion of young talent, with only two seniors, demonstrating depth and promise for future seasons.
Boys Soccer
The boys varsity team was another team with a historic season. They were led by Jason Housley and supported by Portland Timbers retiree Jorge Villafana, and a full JV team led by two more qualified coaches. With leadership from 5 seniors, the team achieved a 13-2-2 record, defeating schools from 2A to 5A levels, and finished the regular season ranked 3rd in the state. We had 6 athletes make the Special District 1 all-league awards.
After a thrilling 1-0 victory over league rival OES, they played #1 Catlin Gabel in the OSAA 3A/2A/1A State Final for the second time in three years. They took home the first boys OSAA state championship trophy for the first time in Westside school history. They won the championship 2-1 in a thrilling game with lots of fan and community support.
Cheerleading
Gabby Hill, joining us from George Fox University after winning a national championship with GFU’s stunt team, was hired as the new cheer coach. The cheer team has been highly visible, supporting home competitions, the fall pep rally, open house, and other events. They are beginning their competition schedule and recently placed 2nd in the Small Schools Division at the Laker Rumble in Lake Oswego, and 1st in 3A/2A/1A division at the Game Day Championship in Sherwood. They continue to demonstrate both skill and school spirit.
