Each month throughout the school year (September through May) Les Schwab Tires and the OSAA will recognize a varsity team of the month for each of the six classifications. Each winning team will be chosen based on performance, dedication in the classroom, and service to the community.
The Les Schwab Tires Team of the Month will be selected from nominations. To nominate a team for consideration, please fill out the form below. The deadline is the third business day following the end of each month (i.e. September deadline is October 3).
Each winner of the Les Schwab Tires Team of the Month award will receive a commemorative trophy and $100 will be donated to the team's program, courtesy of Les Schwab Tires. The winning teams will also be celebrated by the their local Les Schwab Tires store. Winners will be announced on the OSAA website and across OSAA social media platforms.
| Month |
Classification |
School |
Activity |
Performance Details |
| September 2018 |
6A | Canby | Girls Soccer | The Cougars finished the month 6-1, one of their best starts in school history, outscoring their opponents 45-11. They have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 and are involved in multiple community service projects. Of the 17 players, 15 are multiple-sport athletes. |
| 5A | North Salem | Girls Cross Country | The Vikings are No. 3 in the OSAAtoday coaches poll and have five runners ranked among the top 10 of the Mid-Willamette Conference and the top 34 in 5A. They have a combined unweighted GPA of 3.97, including two salutatorian candidates and four valedictorian candidates. They have volunteered to help at multiple community races, including the Willamette Valley Marathon. They help each spring with a campus beautification project coordinated by team leadership. |
| 4A | Seaside | Football | The Seagulls are off to a 5-0 start and are No. 1 in the OSAA power rankings and OSAAtoday coaches poll, averaging a 4A-best 55.4 points per game. They also worked as a team to clean barracks at the state’s largest cross country meet – the 3 Course Challenge at Camp Rilea in Warrenton – and volunteered to manage the field and operate the chains and clocks for the Seaside Kids Inc. youth football jamboree for teams grades 3-6. |
| 3A | St. Mary's | Volleyball | The Crusaders are 11th in the OSAA power rankings, higher than they have finished in the last seven seasons. The two-time reigning 3A academic state champions continue to excel in the classroom with rigorous schedules. The team, which last year donated $1,500 to the local breast cancer screening center, is on its way to match or surpass that amount this year. They volunteer at the local hospital, organize events for their church and tutor younger students. |
| 2A | Central Linn | Football | The Cobras, 3-7 last season, are off to a 4-1 start. They have been even more impactful off the field, providing 1,200 community services hours to the Brownsville-Halsey-Shedd area. They have helped people move, painted the school parking lot and provided instruction for youth players. Their new character development program – Men of Central Linn – requires them to be men of class, character and commitment. |
| 1A | Imbler | Football | The Panthers, who moved from 2A to 1A this season, are off to a 4-1 start in their transition to the eight-man game. They also have promoted school spirit by filling the cheering section at home volleyball matches. “Having their support has created a great atmosphere at our games, and we appreciate it,” volleyball coach Jennifer Teeter said. |
| October 2018 |
6A | David Douglas | Boys Soccer | Finished the season with a 13-3-2 record, while accomplishing many feats. They won the school's first Mt. Hood Conference title and made it all the way to the semifinals in the state playoffs. In October, they outscored opponents 20-5. |
| 5A | Hood River Valley | Girls Cross Country | The Eagles were the 5A State Champions, with four runners finishing on the individual podium. The team has a combined 3.89 GPA. They volunteer regularly at the Columbia Gorge Marathon and also participate in trail clean-up days at Post Canyon and Indian Creek Trails. The girls also coach the Hood River elementary XC teams. |
| 4A | Philomath | Volleyball | On the very first day of practice, long-time assistant coach Liz Dooley passed away suddenly. The team honored Liz in various ways throughout the season: making tee shirts, chanting her name before each match, and one player even began a major project to build the sand courts Liz always wanted for the program. They will be dedicated in her name. Despite the tragedy, they held a 3.89 GPA and earned a spot in the state playoffs. |
| 3A | South Umpqua | Volleyball | Finishing the season with a 19-5 record, the Lancers tied for 1st in Far West League and finished in 3rd place at the State Championships. The team earned Academic All-State honors with a 3.64 GPA. Most of the girls are multi-sport athletes and leaders in their school and community. |
| 2A | Jefferson | Football | Jefferson had a very successful season, finishing with an 8-2 record and earning the 9th seed in the 2A State Championships. From the nomination: "None of our athletes struggle academically and have volunteered at numerous business throughout the community. A classic underdog story of a team who has spent the last 9 years winning hardly any games. They've worked so hard." |
| 1A | St. Stephens Academy | Boys Cross Country | The team finished in first place at the 1A/2A SD-1 District Championships, capping off an unprecedented season for this young program. St. Stephens fielded their first XC team in 2012, and has only had one runner make it to State as an individual in 2015. At Districts, six Archers placed on the All-District team and they finished the regular season ranked 4th in the OSAAtoday Coaches Poll. This team has also won the Fall 2018-19 Academic All-State 1A team award with a collective 3.94 GPA. |
| November 2018 |
6A | Clackamas | Girls Soccer | The Cavaliers finshed the season with a 15-3-1 record, reaching the state title game for the first time since 2012. Along the way, they won the Mt. Hood Conference with a perfect 7-0 league record. They also earned Academic All-State honors with a 3.65 team GPA. |
| 5A | Crook County | Boys Cross Country | After moving up a classification, from 4A to 5A, the Cowboys still won their district and finished 2nd at the OSAA Cross Country Championships. They also earned Academic All-State honors with a 3.27 team GPA. |
| 4A | Banks | Football | The Braves won the 4A State Championship, the first state title of any boys sport in school history. They also were League Champions and 4th in Academic All-State. They run the little guy football camp, setting good examples and being good role models for the community. |
| 3A | Burns | Boys Cross Country | The team won the 3A championship for the first time in school history. Nearly every single individual on the team finished with many PRs, including the 3A State Champion Individual winner, Emmett Klus. The boys, who all but one are multi-sport athletes, also excel as students with an overall academic GPA of 3.77. Both the boy's and girl's teams have involved themselves in community projects over the past couple of years including painting a community member's house, cleaning up and painting playground equipment at the local little league fields, and serving for a local youth non-profit. |
| 2A | Kennedy | Football | Won the first Football State Championship in school history. Kennedy, the number 10 seed, is believed to be the lowest seed number to win a state title. The team was 6th in 2A for Academic All-State with a combined 3.13 team GPA. The athletes consistently volunteer and help out in the community, including the town's annual Oktoberfest. |
| 1A | Days Creek | Volleyball | The Wolves finished the season 21-10, won the Skyline League, and reached the State Quarterfinals. These young women are involved in multiple sports and extra curricular activities throughout the year and maintain excellent grades. The players and coaching staff truly understand what it is to be a community and how community takes care of one another. This is evident in their "Dig It" volleyball game that benefits local Breast Cancer Awareness and when there is a need in our community they pull together and assist whomever needs it. |
| December 2018 |
6A | Jesuit | Girls Basketball | The Crusaders went 7-2 during the month, losing only to an undefeated team from California and West Linn. At the end of December, they the best scoring defense in the state. |
| 5A | Scappoose | Wrestling | The Indians boys won the 14-team Gladstone Invitational on December 21, while the girls finished 23rd out of 93 teams at the Kelso Invitational. |
| 4A | North Marion | Girls Basketball | Ranked as one of top teams in the state, the Huskies also are success off the court. The team has a cumulative 3.41 GPA. Almost every girl on the team participates in Big Brother/Big Sister, as well as volunteers at youth sports camps. |
| 3A | Sutherlin | Boys Soccer | Despite being the offseason, the team has worked hard to improve their program. They have done everything possible to fundraise for new gear. They also volunteer in the local elementary school, welcoming the kids to school. |
| 2A | Central Linn | Girls Basketball | The Cobras went 7-0 for the month. Off the court, they gathered and donated clothing, toiletries, and games for a local memory care facility for the elderly. They also carry a high GPA and have girls in FFA, choir, NHS, and in student leadership positions at the school. |
| 1A | North Clackamas Christian | Boys Basketball | The Saints went 6-1 for the month. The team is known for how it treats other teams with respect and a positive attitude, win or lose. Several boys on the team went on a summer trip to Mexico to teach English and are planning to return this coming summer. Two members of the team sing in the State Championship-winning choir. |
| January 2019 |
6A | Roseburg | Wrestling | While hosting Crook County in a dual, the team hosted a fundraiser dinner and live auction for a younger brother, who is battling medical issues, of one of the CCHS wrestlers. Roseburg raised thousands of dollars for the family. |
| 5A | Pendleton | Dance/Drill | The Rhythmic Mode dance team has a 3.6 GPA. The team donated all their tips from their biggest fundraiser to buy toys, clothes, and essentials for the local giving tree which ultimately supported 4 local children. The dancers also recently placed 1st, best choreography, best theme, and best projection in their first winter dance competition. |
| 4A | Baker | Girls Basketball | The #1 Bulldogs have started the year 18-1 and are looking to win three consecutive Greater Oregon League championships. They have compiled a 57-10 record over that team, while holding a 3.72 cumulative GPA. |
| 3A | Riverdale | Girls Basketball | The team has improved their record of 9-15 last year to 18-1 so far this season, while being ranked #5 in the state. They also boast an overall combined team GPA of 3.83. They are also involved in countless volunteer hours and projects. |
| 2A | Reedsport | Wrestling | The Braves placed 3rd at the Oregon Wrestling Classic and were champions of the Bay City Duals, defeating teams at the 4A, 5A, and 6A level. |
| 1A | Triad | Boys Basketball | The Timberwolves started the year 16-0 until losing to Trinity. An e-mail from an opponent's parent: "My wife and I were very impressed with your varsity basketball team while at Trinity Lutheran school last Saturday. The sportsmanship that they repeatedly demonstrated during the game was impeccable. Multiple players congratulated Trinity players on the court and always offered a helpful hand when a player fell." |
| February 2019 |
6A | Grant | Boys Basketball | The Generals were excellent on the court, becoming co-league PIL champions. However, the team camaraderie off the court stands out. With 3 freshman on the team, the upperclassman made sure to welcome them openly. From a parent: "In a time where competition is sometimes the main force, I believe that unity for this team has been the driving force." |
| 5A | Lebanon | Dance/Drill | The Lebanon varsity dance team placed first at all of their local competitions during fall and winter seasons. Two senior dancers made the All-State team. Eleven of the seventeen dancers are honor roll members and seven of them are 4.0 students. They perform at community and school events, pep assemblies, football and basketball games. They are involved in many community service projects, most recently coordinating and organizing a daddy-daughter dance and mom-son prom. |
| 4A | Newport | Boys Swimming | The Cubs completed their quest for back-to-back state titles, winning by the largest margin since reclassification in 2007. They won 6 of the 11 boys events, recording two new school records in the process. |
| 3A | Irrigon | Girls Basketball | The Knights always display amazing sportsmanship and team camaraderie. |
| 2A | Lakeview | Wrestling | The Honkers had six wrestlers qualify for the State Championships with three district champions, two second placer finishers, and a third placer. Lakeview also won their first district title in several years. |
| 1A | Joseph | Boys Basketball | This team works hard, practices hard, and is one of the nicest teams you will meet. After each game you will find the players thanking the fans for being there and shaking their hands. They have incredible sportsmanship. While their season has been up and down, they did finish 2nd at the district basketball tournament. |
| March 2019 |
6A | Roosevelt | Softball | The Roughriders excel int he classroom, with a team GPA of 3.45. They also give back to their North Portland/St. Johns neighborhood by participating in community clean up days, hosting youth softball camps and volunteering as coaches with our local little leagues and ASA teams. |
| 5A | Churchill | Baseball | The Lancers went undefeated in March. Seven of the seniors have signed to go play college baseball and another one has signed to play football at the D1 level. In the offseason, the players and coaches have spent time in the community volunteering and fundraising. They have cleaned Matthew Knight Arena after basketball games, sold Christmas Wreaths, volunteered at local businesses doing yard work, and have helped out with local Babe Ruth Camps and summer camps. |
| 4A | Stayton | Dance/Drill | The team went into the State Championships undefeated for the year and went on to win the 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championship. |
| 3A | Brookings-Harbor | Baseball | The Bruins went 7-1 in March. Seven of the players have a GPA of 3.75 or higher. They are very engaged with the community, with five serving as lifeguards at the city pool, several players serve as youth camp instructors, and many also serve as youth sports officials. |
| 2A | Western Christian | Boys Basketball | The Pioneers won the State Championship, finishing the year with a 29-1 record. From the nomination: "These boys are some of the hardest workers on and off the court, and also are the most humble and selfless. Coach Gary Hull created this success by training this team up in work ethic, character, and humility and that is why these boys have succeeded and finally were able to claim that state title." |
| 1A | Nixyaawii | Boys Basketball | The Golden Eagles won the 1A State Championship, while seven players held a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The team ran the concessions stand for the annual Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs (BADD) Tournament. |
| April 2019 |
6A | Jesuit | Baseball | The Crusaders went 12-1 in the month of April, while posting a combined 3.52 GPA. The Crusaders also performed community service by volunteering for the Miracle League of Vancouver. The Miracle League provides youth and young adults who suffer from disabilities a chance to play baseball. |
| 5A | West Albany | Softball | The Bulldogs went undefeated in April with 9 wins. Four starters received Academic Awards, while ten of the varsity players are multi-sport athletes. Community service includes several cadet teachers, student council and leadership students, as well as volunteering with Work Unlimited Supportive Housing, Old Mill Center, Red Cross, Special Olympics, iCelebrate, iRun, FISH, Mid-Valley USBC, Pennies for Patients, JBO, Storybook Land, and homeless shelters in the area. |
| 4A | Junction City | Softball | The Tigers wen 12-1 in April. Many of the student participate in multiple activities, while serving as officials for the local youth sports organization. The team is also involved in Top Tiger, a pageant that raises money for the Children's Miracle Network and JC Local Aid. The team was once again recognized as OnPoint Academic All State with a team GPA of 3.56. |
| 3A | Yamhill-Carlton | Track & Field | YCHS track and field has been very impressive this season on both the boys and girls side. Several athletes are currently ranked within the top 10 in the state. Beyond the athletic abilities of such a young squad, the team works hard at fundraising their own money and contributing to those around them. The entire team volunteers their time to help host middle school meets and make sure they're properly staffed. |
| 2A | Knappa | Baseball | The Loggers went 13-0 in April and are ranked No. 1 in the state. The team includes a class president, 5 players with a 4.0 GPA and NHS members. Off the field, the team helps coordinate a Red Cross blood drive, serves as Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth umpire, and also puts on a youth baseball clinic. |
| 1A | Oak Hill | Speech | Oak Hill School, a tiny 1A with only about 60 students in the entire high school, won the 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championship by 'closing out' (meaning having two two-person teams reach finals and thus earning the co-championship) in Policy Debate at state. They also earned team points by having another Policy Debate team reach quarterfinals, putting a competitor into finals in Student Congress, and having a competitor reach semifinals in Extemporaneous Speaking. All four of Oak Hills top Policy Debaters and its Extemp finalist are Academic All-Americans as chosen by the National Speech & Debate Association, and those five will be going to the National Speech & Debate Championships in Dallas, TX, in mid-June. |
| May 2019 |
6A | Glencoe | Softball | The Crimson Tide went 8-1 in May, only losing the state quarterfinals. They won the Pacific Conference with an undefeated record and placed all 9 starters on All-Conference teams. In the classroom, they held a 3.56 team GPA. |
| 5A | Redmond | Boys Tennis | The Panthers won their district championship, the 5A State Championship and was undefeated for their entire 2019 season. They also earned first place in the 5A division for the Academic All-State award with a team GPA of 3.82. |
| 4A | Gladstone | Golf | The boys and girls golf team practices together, creating a tight bond within the program. They consistently challenge each other to improve. Team members also volunteer at The Children's Course, which provides young people with character-building and life skills lessons using golf as the platform. |
| 3A | Cascade Christian | Softball | While displaying great sportsmanship and playing with a excellent attitude, the Challengers advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in school history. |
| 2A | Santiam | Softball | The Wolverines went 8-2 in May, including their first ever playoff victory. They also had a 3.82 team GPA, earning the team first place Academic All-State in the 2A classification. |
| 1A | North Lake | Girls Track & Field | They set school records in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, in the pole vault, triple jump, all three distance races, and hurdles. Members of the team qualified for state in pole vault, javelin, hurdles, high jump, triple jump, the 3000 and in the relay. All of the girls were successful in the classrom, while also participating in FFA, math compeitions, and FBLA competitions. |
