Marshfield and North Bend will host State Tournament in March
By Tim Novotny KCBY NewsWILSONVILLE, ORE - By a 9-1 vote, the Oregon School Activities Association has decided to move the 3A Boys and Girls Basketball State Championships to the South Coast beginning in March of 2011. The decision from the OSAA Executive Board is a two-year commitment and marks a return, of sorts, as Marshfield High School previously held the A-2 Boys Tournament from 1959-1970. The tournament had been held at Willamette University in Salem had hosted that classification for the previous four years. OSAA Executive Board member and Marshfield Principal Greg Mulkey, who abstained from voting, had eased concerns of additional travel for competing schools with the Bay Area's plans for discounted lodging, pre-sold tickets and the area's overall enthusiasm to host the event. "It's the nicest old gym in the state of Oregon," said Mulkey about the 3,200-seat Pirate Palace at Marshfield. "North Bend, with its recent renovation and 2,000 seats also is one of the state's top facilities. Both gyms will provide great atmosphere." Rather than the one facility/four-day format of other OSAA tournaments, the 3A quarterfinals through finals will be held over three days at two facilities. Mulkey says the community is very excited about this opportunity and will provide a "wonderful experience for the student-athletes, coaches, parents and fans." The 2011 OSAA/U.S. Bank/Les Schwab Tires 3A Basketball State Championships are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5. Most Popular |
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February 9, 2012
- Coos Bay / North Bend, Oregon
