Wow! Thanks to the donor - who wishes to remain anonymous - who just gave us $5000.
Money should never be a hindrance to participation in high school athletics.
To our donor: The kids who you help will never know your name, will never be able to shake your hand and say thank you, but they will know the experiences and opportunities provided by high school sports that you helped provide.
If you would like to donate, click HERE. You too can help.
High school sports matter.
Congratulations to our 2023 Beacons.
Reserve the date: June 17th, 2023. Once again we will be at the Elsinore Theatre.
School Beacons:
McKay - Gus Envela
McNary - Jerry Lane
North Salem - Steve Chambers
South Salem - Scott McCormick
Sprague - Robin Hill
West Salem - Susi Armstrong
Community Beacons:
John Black
Wes Ediger
Terry Williams
These are people who have made a difference in our community through athletics.
The Beacons
The primary goal of The Beacons is to remove any financial barrier that might prevent any student in any Salem-Keizer School District high school from enjoying the benefits of athletic participation. We are dedicated to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate because Salem-Keizer high school athletics focuses on excellence in academics, leadership, character development, and competition as vital components in student achievement.
(Sponsored by the Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club)
Thank you Salem-Keizer.
Once again you showed
that high school sports matter.
that high school sports matter.
The 2021-22 Beacons
School Beacons
Community Beacons
Posthumous
Athletes of the Year
Coach of the Year
Mike Ritchey
Mike Ritchey
Sprague Wrestling
Coach Ritchey took the reins of the Sprague program only shortly before the wrestling season began. He quickly showed why he was the perfect person to lead the Olys. Ritchey led Sprague to their tenth consecutive conference championship.
Sprague finished second as a team in a highly competitive field of teams at the OSAA state championship tournament. The Olys had five individual OSAA 6A champions, tied for the most in program history while developing a young group of wrestlers along the way.
Job well done, Coach Ritchey.