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Tech Football starts to rebuild
June 12th, 2015As Benson’s football program begins its rebuilding process, Principal Wilson has hired Benson Alum Devarieous Sly-Clay to lead the team. Coach Sly-Clay has previously coached at Sherwood and Crescent Valley. You can read The Oregonian’s article about the hire here. … Continue reading
PIL Hall of Fame to honor Benson grad posthumously
October 16th, 2015In reading the Portland Tribune’s excellent breakdown of the PIL Hall of Fame’s 2015 inductees, we noticed that Benson alum Elwood Cooke (Class of 1932) will be included. Cooke, who died in 2004, won the Wimbledon doubles championship in 1939 … Continue reading
Benson Football to return to varsity level
December 14th, 2015The Portland Tribune reports that a district committee is recommending that Benson’s football team be allowed to compete as a “varsity independent” for the next two seasons. The goal is to rejoin the PIL, which competes at the 6A level, … Continue reading