Homecoming Week: Tigard defeats Sprague

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor

October 15, 2019

Wave goodbye to “Truckin'”

By Jared Debban and Meghan Turley

October 2, 2019

This past week #beststudentsectioninthestate ran into some trouble with new Principal Brian Bailey. As the Tigers rolled to a 31-7 win over Lake Oswego, Tigard students rolled over each other in the stands which led to rising concerns from the sidelines of the football field by Principal Bailey. Students falling off of the bleacher’s while participating in cheers throughout the game led to a temporary ban of THS’ beloved “Truckin’” cheer. 

One hill of a sport

By Abbi Elliott and Noah Vu

September 20, 2019

With the fall season here, Tigard’s cross country team has already finished their first two meets. Coaches Holly Paris and Chris Westover are looking forward to a great season and encouraging their team members with their saying, “You get the race you train for.”

Debban gets the goal, boys defeat Tualatin

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer

September 16, 2019

     The boys varsity soccer team played their first conference game on Sept. 12 against school rival, Tualatin. Varsity player Senior Jared Debban scored the team’s winning goal, leading them to their first triumph in league play with a final score of 1-0.       Every seat was ...

La Fountain and Lyons sign letters of intent

By CJ Hilgaertner

April 3, 2019

Baseball takes the field

By Maria Sotelo and Citlally Mexicano, Staff Writers

February 28, 2019

    The boys baseball team will touch bases on March 11 by starting off the season with a jamboree tournament hosted here at Tigard High. The soon-to-be-formed team looks full of potential this year according to head varsity coach Tom Campbell.     Tryouts will be held Feb. 25 through M...

OHSET isn’t horsing around

By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer

February 9, 2019

     OHSET's first meet of 2019 starts Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds.       What is OHSET? This is a question I am asked often. I usually give a quick response—I clarify that it is more than a club; it is a sport in which horseback riders from various high schools...

Football players react to Ruecker’s retirement

By Jared Debban, Sports Editor

December 20, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, so does head football coach Craig Ruecker’s time on the football sidelines. After 48 years of coaching, 10 of those at Tigard, Ruecker announced his retirement on Tuesday.       Ruecker is one of the most successful high school football coaches in Oregon w...

Varsity wrestlers pin down Canby

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer

December 18, 2018

Chanting arose from the crowd as the team shouted, "Come on, you can do it!” The Tigers prevailed against the Canby Cougars with a score of 45-28 at their first home duel on Dec. 13. Wrestling coach Kaleb Reese was proud of the team’s performance as Canby is often a difficult opponent. “I ...

Al-Rikabi, Cleaver and Simonetti honored by Three Rivers League

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer

November 20, 2018

     The boys Varsity soccer season comes to an end after a hard fight in the playoffs, sadly ending in the second round. With the teams’ hard work and dedication throughout the season, three of the members were able to obtain multiple Three Rivers League awards. Sajjad Al-Rikabi, a senior, won...