http://www.sandypost.com/sports/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121497786253335800 The U.S. Olympic swim trials are going on 1,700 miles away this week, but a local committee is working on a proposal to bring the 2012 Trials closer to home. The 20-person committee is entering the initial phases of finding local funding and sponsorships needed to host the country’s biggest ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121498268534316200 Ryan Crouser won all three throwing events to pull off a rare hat track at the Youth Nationals track and field meet last week in North Carolina. The Barlow freshman won all three Intermediate Boys (ages 15-16) events by comfortable margins with his most lopsided victory coming by almost 20 feet ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121497871025074900 Skipper struggles at Olympic Trials Sandy High School graduate Tommy Skipper suffered a no-height during the qualifying rounds in the pole vault during the opening day of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene. After passing on the first height, Skipper missed his three attempts ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121497851856932200 Summer is upon us and Sandy has many things to take advantage of while the high school takes a break. Need something to do? Check out the East County Knights baseball team that plays its home games at Bell Street Fields. The Knights have a strong team, led by Sandy High School varsity baseball ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121497841183208500 Eastside United Soccer Club is preparing for its second season in the Sandy area, although 2008 will be its 10th as one of the premier soccer clubs in the state of Oregon. The league, which begins play in early September, is a non-profit volunteer-based soccer club dedicated to providing quality ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121497815604590500 When it comes to recreation for the youth of Sandy during the summer months, the Sandy Skate Park is one of the most popular places for kids to go. The skate park is located on Meining Avenue next to Cedar Ridge Middle School. The 10,000 square foot skate park opened in June 2000. “I come ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121497740675881100 Sandy’s Ryan Trosko had three hits and drove in one run as the East County Knights defeated the Northwest Titans, 2-0 in the seventh place game at the 2008 Sandy Summer Slam Tournament, Sunday June 29. “We have played a lot of baseball but the guys rallied to scrape together this win ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121423864817287100 Trying to rebuild a program that has struggled in recent years, Sandy High School announced June 4 the hiring of coaching legend Bud Taylor, 66, to take over the swimming program. He takes over for Chris McBride, who resigned after one season because he is moving out of the country to be near his ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121423888560245600 The East County Knight continue to scrape out wins as they defeated the Mid Valley Rockets, 4-3 Thursday June 12 at Bell Street Fields. “We have a lot of talent and we are still trying to figure out what type of team we are,” head coach Garet Luebbert said. “When we get ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121423852908096600 Sandy Youth Football League enters its tenth season in 2008 hoping for the same success the league has always have. “We are a community driven league for youth and it is about a lot more than just football,” league president Teressa McKinnis said. “We are about raising young men ... http://www.sandypost.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121412083728494600 Barlow linebacker Bryan Anderson had a nose for the ball Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough to help the North all-stars avoid a 24-6 loss in the Les Schwab Bowl at PGE Park. Anderson got started quickly, drawing cheers from his teammates when laid a big hit on a scrambling South ...