BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 57 of Beyond the Score, I give you my preseason predictions for the IMC conference in high school football. Plus, I highlight several other fall sports and spotlight the top players to watch in each sport. 2026 IMC Football Preseason Predictions 7. Redmond Panthers Starting at the bottom, I have
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mountain View football has been a dominant force in the 5A classification for years. Since moving back to 5A in 2022, the Cougars have made four semifinal appearances and finished as state runners-up twice. This season, Mountain View is once again expected to be one of the top teams in the classification,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 56 of Beyond the Score, a 12-year-old mountain biker is making a name for himself on the trails at Mt. Bachelor. Plus, I reveal my top five high school football players to watch heading into the 2026 season. And with fall camp underway, I preview both Oregon and Oregon State
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)–At just 12 years old, Hunter Michelsen is already turning heads with his mountain biking skills at Mount Bachelor. While most kids his age are still learning the basics, Hunter spends his time tackling challenging trails and jumps, developing into one of the area’s top young riders. He’s been riding at Mount Bachelor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 55 of Beyond the Score, we take a trip to Prineville and spotlight Meadow Lakes Golf Course. We also feature Redmond Unified Sports as the program teams up with Redmond FFA for the fourth straight year at the Deschutes County Fair. Plus, the Oregon women’s soccer team visits Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– With the college athletics season just around the corner, the University of Oregon women’s soccer team spent the weekend in Central Oregon, hosting a youth soccer camp at the Bend FC fields while preparing for the upcoming 2026 season. Led by head coach Tracy Joyner, the Ducks combined preseason training with community
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Redmond Unified Sports traded competition on the field for the show ring at the Deschutes County Fair, where students had the opportunity to show sheep in front of family, friends, and the community. Redmond Unified Sports is an inclusive program through Special Olympics that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 54 of Beyond the Score, we highlight the Central Oregon Junior Golf Association (COJGA) as nearly 70 young golfers compete in the Bend City Championships. We also take a look at the Bend Elks, who feature several local players on this summer’s roster, including Mountain View graduate Gavin Derr. With
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 53 of Beyond the Score, we recap the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Spain captured the championship. We also break down a busy weekend in Central Oregon sports, including Bend Elks baseball and the horse racing action at the Crooked River Roundup. Summer means Little League All-Star
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend North Little League 11U All-Stars captured the Oregon state championship Sunday, defeating Cedar Mill Little League 7-3 in the title game. Eight teams from across Oregon competed in the tournament, which began Friday at Mountain View High School. Bend North finished a perfect 4-0 to claim its second consecutive state
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 52 of Beyond the Score, we highlight a Prineville tradition at the Prineville Golf Club. Plus Bend FC have been hosting watch party’s for the FIFA World Cup, and hosted the Bend Premiere Cup in Bend this past weekend.
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ)– A blockbuster deal could reshape the NFL, as the Seattle Seahawks are reportedly being sold to tech investor Vinod Khosla and his family, according to ESPN. Khosla is currently a limited partner in the San Francisco 49ers and would be required to sell his stake in the franchise as part of the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The United States’ World Cup run came to an end Tuesday night with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. In Bend, Bend FC hosted a watch party at Ballers and Brew for the game. Despite receiving a boost before the match with leading striker Folarin Balogun returning to
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SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. (KTVZ)– The United States men’s national team is moving on to the Round of 16 after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia in the Round of 32 in San Francisco. After a scoreless beginning of the first half, the U.S. broke through in the 44th minute when Folarin Balogun capitalized on a deflected
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 49 of Beyond the Score we highlight the 2025-26 high school sports season. Plus several events took place over the weekend, including a little league all star tournament out in Prineville and the Cascade Cycling Classic in downtown Bend. Also we begin our series of highlighting golf courses on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 47 of Beyond the Score we highlight the end of the spring sports season, including the Caldera Wolfpack softball team who finished the season as 5A State Champions. Plus there is a new 3-on-3 basketball tournament coming to Bend, we talk with the organizer. And sports would be nothing without
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)–The Caldera Wolfpack are state champions for the first time in program history after defeating Wilsonville 9-4 in the OSAA softball state championship game. With the victory, Caldera becomes the third different Central Oregon softball program in the last three years to capture a state title, continuing the region’s recent dominance on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– While the high school basketball season ended in the winter, local players will soon have another opportunity to get back on the court. The inaugural Beats and Buckets event is coming to the Boys & Girls Club of Bend from June 26-28, combining competitive basketball with live music from local DJs. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Caldera punched its ticket to the first state championship game in program history with a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Crater in the 5A semifinals. The top-seeded Wolfpack fell behind 5-1 after two innings as the Comets’ offense came out swinging, but Caldera’s powerful lineup responded immediately. RBI hits from Elle Morton,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The defending state champion Summit Storm opened the 5A playoffs in dominant fashion with an 8-0 shutout victory over Eagle Point, highlighted by a historic performance from sophomore pitcher Ryker Hartlaub. Hartlaub was electric on the mound from the first inning, striking out batters early and carrying a perfect game into the
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