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Cavemen Capture Conference Coach & Offensive Player of the Year Awards

The Grants Pass Cavemen football team captured some top honors in the just announced All Conference Selections including Coach of the Year for Matt Kennedy. Junior Brevik Hill was named offensive player of the year, 1st team wide receiver and 1st team defensive back. Joining Coach Kennedy and Hill at the top of the list are Jordan Rossetta, 1st team quarterback, Treyton Powers, 1st team running back, and Alejandro Leon, 1st team kicker. Incidentally, all are in their Junior year. 2nd team honors went to Nate Bassett, tight end and defensive back, Deshon Stinson, center and defensive end, James Traylor, wide receiver, and Elijah Hernandez, offensive tackle. 2nd team honors also awarded to Tyler Meek, linebacker. Honorable mentions went to running back Weston Berg and offensive guards Colton Markey and Tyten Davis. On the defensive side Jhett Stewart, defensive end, Elijah Hernandez, defensive tackle, linebacker Parker Howe and punter Alejandro Leon received honorable mentions

Posted on 11/12/25 9:02AM by Chuck Benson

CalOre Championship to be Decided Sunday in Don Burnison Memorial Race

The Cal Ore River Racers conclude their season this weekend with the Don Burnison Cup Memorial Race that will decide the season championship. There is a two way battle for the honor with Norvin Hostler, captain of boat number 50, leading rookie contender Houston Ely, pilot for boat 12, by 309 points. The crown will be decided by who beats who and by how many positions.

During the Labor Day Races, the Rogue River will be closed in designated areas and during designated times. All spectators will remain off the water until the races are over and all spectators will remain 50 feet from the waterway at all times. Movement on the water is Restricted to Law Enforcement, Rescue personnel and Authorized Race Officials during the closures. Private boats are not allowed to assist with crash/rescue operations for safety reasons.

Posted on 8/29/25 9:25AM by Chuck Benson

DeLaGrange & Allen Honored by U of O

The "Voice of the Ducks" and student-athletes from football and women's soccer have been selected to receive the University of Oregon Athletic Department's distinguished alumni awards, athletic director Rob Mullens announced Monday. Jerry Allen, who has been announcing games on the Oregon Sports Network since 1985, is synonymous with "The Pick" – his enthusiastic call of Kenny Wheaton's program-altering, 1994 interception against Washington. Allen is the recipient of the 2025 Order of the O honorarium. Offensive lineman Michael DeLaGrange has been named the recipient of the 2025 Leo Harris Award, while soccer goalkeeper Sarah Peters has been chosen to receive the 2025 Becky L. Sisley Award. Both Allen and DeLaGrange are from Grants Pass, Ore., while Peters is from Woodinville, Wash. Ceremonies for the three awards will be held in conjunction with the Nov. 22 USC football ga

Posted on 7/29/25 9:08AM by Chuck Benson

Nuggets Drop Season Ending Twin Bill-Eliminated from Post Season

The Grants Pass Nuggets finished up the summer last night with an Area 4 doubleheader against the Eugene Challengers. The Nuggets came up on the wrong side of both ends of the doubleheader losing game 1, 6 to 5 and dropping the nightcap, 7 to 1. Jace McGowen led Grants Pass with 3 hits on the night, while Cole Carnes added 2 hits and 3 runs batted in. The Medford Mustangs finished with a 12 and 4 conference record atop the Area 4 standings. Roseburg is 2nd at 9 and 7. The possibility of a three way tie for 3rd and extend the season existed going into last night’s action. The Eugene sweep eliminated the Nuggets. Redmond split with Medford last night giving Redmond a 7 and 9 record while giving the 8 and 8 Eugene team 3rd in conference and a play-in game Wednesday against Dallas.

Posted on 7/22/25 8:55AM by Chuck Benson

GP Nuggets Drop a Pair to Mustangs

The Grants Pass Nuggets dropped both games of a double header last night and at Agnew Lytel Field to the Medford Mustangs.

The Nuggets dropped the first game 9 to 7 and were shut out in the nightcap 12 to nothing. That drops their record to 9-3 & 1.

The Nuggets next action is on the road as they head north Friday for a single game against the Dallas Dirt Bags. Then Saturday its back home for two games against the Portland Merchants with the first pitch slated to fly at 2 p.m.

Posted on 6/25/25 9:16AM by Chuck Benson

Nuggets & Mustangs Split 1st league Action

The Grants Pass Nuggets split a double header with the Medford Mustangs Monday night losing the first game 10 to nothing. Mustang’s pitcher Dominic Daffron limited Nugget hitters to just two hits, striking out 4 while walking three. He pitched the entire five innings.

The Nuggets bounced back in game two when their bats came alive and generated 8 hits to produce a five to four victory. Logan Zavolta got the Nugget win going six innings, allowing just one run on three hits, striking out two while not issuing a walk.

Posted on 6/17/25 8:50AM by Chuck Benson

Nuggets Champs of Jeff Dahl Tournament

The Grants Pass Nuggets beat the Reno Knights 4 to 1 to win the championship of the 28th annual Jeff Dahl Father’s Day Tournament yesterday afternoon. Jace McGowen and Ben Morgan had 2 hits apiece and Nate Bassett homered, while Cam Holland threw six innings, scattering 3 hits and striking out 5 to earn the win on the mound.

The Nuggets are closer to home tonight when they play the Mustangs in Medford for two games. First Pitch is at 5 p.m. The next home game for the Nuggets is June 24th when they’ll host the Mustangs for a twin bill that starts at five.

Posted on 6/16/25 8:45AM by Chuck Benson

A Double Header Sweep for Nuggets Baseball to Open the Season!

The Grants Pass Nuggets took 2 wins on opening night last night! Jack Matthew started game one and threw 4 1/3 great innings only giving up 3 hits while striking out 4. Jedidiah Robertson closed the door going 2 2/3 innings and allowed no runs! Dane Kissel, and Alijah Zauher both drove in a run. Wylie Mendes and Erick Pezqueda each drove in 2 runs and Cole Carnes drove in 3! Game two saw Bayden Morris toss 4 scoreless innings while striking out 4. Cam Holland and Grady McQuillan each drove in a run. Jack Matthew drove in 2 ru

Posted on 6/6/25 1:34PM by Chuck Benson

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