Salem Sports and Breakfast Club

07/18/2026

Thanks to McKay Athletics for posting this. And thanks to Salem Health for helping kids have opportunities. Spread the word and let's get those required physicals taken care of BEFORE your seasons start.

High school sports matter.

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Get ready for the upcoming sports season with a FREE Youth Sports Physical provided by Salem Health!

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Salem Health Orthopedics
1600 State St SE, Salem, OR

Open to students entering grades 6–12. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early using the QR code on the flyer.

✅ Bring your completed OSAA physical form
✅ Parent/guardian encouraged (not required for youth ages 15+)

Don't miss this opportunity to get cleared for participation and start your season strong!

06/27/2026

Congratulations to former McKay and McNary Athletic Director and Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club board member Ron Richards.

BUTTE -- Montana Technological University and director of athletics Matt Stepan are honored to announce the members of the Montana Tech Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

06/12/2026

We had our final meeting of the '25-26 school year on Tuesday the 2nd. Apologies for how long it's taken to get the pictures up but here they are. Everyone have an enjoyable and safe summer. See you in the fall.

As part of our final meeting we honored a Les Schwab Athlete of the Week and two OlsenDaines Senior Athletes of the Year for track and field.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's
Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

06/12/2026

We had our final meeting of the '25-26 school year on Tuesday the 2nd. Apologies for how long it's taken to get the pictures up but here they are.

Everyone have an enjoyable and safe summer. See you in the fall.

As part of our final meeting we honored our Chuck Bowles Coach of the Year and our Jack Bull Honoree for Service to High School Athletics. We also honored two individuals with two newly minted awards: the Harold Hauk Legacy Coach Award and the Bob Flood/Stan Kerzel Excellence in Officiating Award.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.
And a very special thank you to Willamette University's

Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

06/12/2026

We had our final meeting of the '25-26 school year on Tuesday the 2nd. Apologies for how long it's taken to get the pictures up but here they are. Best of luck to all of our seniors. Everyone have an enjoyable and safe summer. See you in the fall.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

The 2025-26 Oliver Huston Senior Male Athlete of the Year nominees and honoree:

06/11/2026

We had our final meeting of the '25-26 school year on Tuesday the 2nd. It's taken too long to get the pictures up but here they are. Best of luck to all of our seniors. Everyone have an enjoyable and safe summer. See you in the fall.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

The 2025-26 Julie Cushing Senior Female Athlete of the Year nominees and honoree:

06/02/2026

It's apparent that the road to success flows through Salem Sports and Breakfast Club. On May 28th, 1981 former Trail Blazer coach Rick Adelman was given the Chuck Bowles Coach of the Year for his work as head basketball coach at Chemeketa Community College. Okay, maybe it wasn't all us, but ... 😀

A life well lived.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

06/02/2026

Two more posts from last Friday. Our Senior Athlete of the Year for Softball - Courtney Gills - and our "Team of the Year" - the Salem Academy Girls Golf team.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

05/31/2026

Last regularly scheduled Friday meeting was this past Friday. We had the privilege of honoring 3 Senior Athletes of the Year and 2 Athletes of the Week. Congratulations to all of you. To our seniors, enjoy life's journey.

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.

05/29/2026

Tuesday, June 2nd is the final meeting of Salem Sports and Breakfast Club for 2025-26. This will be our culminating meeting at which we honor our Oliver Huston Senior Male Athlete of the Year and our Julie Cushing Senior Female Athlete of the Year. Event starts at 7:00, doors open at 6:30 at the Cat Cavern on the campus of Willamette University. Please come join us. Continental breakfast - pastries, fruit, coffee cake, etc., plus coffee, and water - will be available at no charge and thanks to the Admissions Office of Willamette University.

The nominees for the Oliver Huston are:

James Barnett - Blanchet Catholic School;
Lou Saephanh - McKay High School;
Mason Bowlby - McNary High School;
Braxton Singleton - North Salem High School;
Hayden Brownell - Salem Academy;
Teagan Scott - South Salem High School;
Carter Lovell - Sprague High School;
Evan Wusstig - West Salem High School.

The nominees for the Julie Cushing are:

Lindsey Arritola - Blanchet Catholic School;
Aileen Esquivel Pena - McKay High School;
Cassidy Kerner - McNary High School;
Neli Dalgas - North Salem High School;
Riley Tillery - Salem Academy;
Briella Mathis - South Salem High School;
Carly Skogstad - Sprague High School;
Abby Evans - West Salem High School.

We also will honor our:

Chuck Bowles Coach of the Year Award: Melissa Turner of Salem Academy Girls Golf (presented by 2024-25 Coach of the Year - Derek Imig);

Jack Bull Award for service to high school athletics: Dave Johnson (presented by 2024-25 Jack Bull Honoree Pete Hoffert);

Bob Flood/Stan Kerzel Excellence in Officiating Award: Ron Burkhart (presented by Bob Flood);

Harold Hauk Legacy Coach Award: Art Lushenko (presented by West Salem Head Football Coach Shawn Stanley).

Recognizing excellence through high school athletics.

Check out http://ssbclub.com.

Our sponsors: Les Schwab Tires, OlsenDaines Attorneys at Law, Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, True Private Wealth Advisors, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal, Rich Duncan Construction, Willamette University, and Salem Sign Company.

And a very special thank you to Willamette University's Admissions Office for supporting us. A beautiful campus, centrally located, it's perfect for our community and what we do.