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The Pioneer is a weekly newspaper covering Jefferson County, including Madras and Culver #opreps, outdoors and recreation.

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Girls flag football approved as OSAA emerging activity. The sport, which debuted in the spring of 2023, could become officially sanctioned by the OSAA in two years. https://t.co/sZW1vJScQi

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Meet Madras High School's new athletic director and assistant prinicpal, Walt Stahl https://t.co/V4WGf1YORY

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The rumors are true! We've got a brand new website, and we can't wait for you to come check it out! https://t.co/csp8DBbsE7

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Well, folks, sports editor Andy Dieckhoff has gone back over the mountains, but he takes with him a year's worth of good memories from covering Jefferson County sports.

Take a trip down Memory Lane as Andy recalls his favorite moments from the past year: https://t.co/G0PWU5q3D2

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Last week, the Madras High School volleyball program held a youth camp for players grades 6-12. The four-day camp left both the team and its head coach, Frank Maynard, feeling optimistic about the Buffs' future.

Read more about last week's skills camp: https://t.co/PiUqpkb64r

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After the OSAA decided to make a change to 2A football, the nine-man game is on its way to Culver High School — but the logistics of that decision could put the Bulldogs in a bind.

Read more on nine-man football and how it could affect Culver: https://t.co/RyqRPunKth

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When the best of the best came to the University of Oregon last month, the World Athletics Championships needed the best of the best to officiate. So, naturally, they reached out to Margaret Sturza.

Read more about Margaret's recent trip to Hayward Field: https://t.co/NAkg1Uz9FR

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It's been a hot week — maybe you've noticed — so the MAC Recreation District moved its junior golf program inside to keep the kids out of the sun. https://t.co/wx4LRDB9rb

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The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo wrapped up with some wild action in Corwin Arena at the fairgrounds, which saw a few local standouts put in big performances.

Read more online:
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There was some local talent on hand for the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, with Jefferson County's own Vanya Crumrine leading the way for Oregon by placing 61st overall in the shotgun events.

Read more about how Team Oregon fared in Nebraska: https://t.co/K4EFFl29Is

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The Madras High School boys golf team is hosting its 1st Annual Putt-A-Thon to raise money for the program. Seven MHS athletes from the 2021-22 team will hit 100 putts on Aug. 2, and the Buffs are looking for sponsors!

Read more about the fundraiser here: https://t.co/mm56NTPWTi

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The Jefferson County Little League All-Stars junior baseball team will be competing in the state tournament this weekend. The action starts Saturday, July 23, at Davidson Field in Prineville.

Check out the full schedule — and go support Jefferson County! https://t.co/y7cANU7xfo

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After more than a decade on the shelf, the Madras High School golf program returned this year — and it's already producing college athletes. Class of 2022 graduates Rupert Bellanger and Hekili Harry signed letters of intent with Bacone College.

Read more: https://t.co/FHnV9jWaOa

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Madras Speedway played host to their 18th Annual Make-A-Wish Night this past Saturday, with races, raffles and other donations — including lots and lots of hair — to help needy kids in Central Oregon.

Read our story on another special Make-A-Wish Night: https://t.co/m02nXnRmwr

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Brad Padgett, who is currently the head wrestling coach at Madras High School, will be taking over as the new cross country coach at MHS starting next season.

Read more about how Padgett is approaching the challenge of coaching a new sport: https://t.co/RjCnPkDQan

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Erika Olivera was born and raised in Madras, and she knows just how hard it can be for young girls in Jefferson County to get opportunities to play organized soccer.

So, the MHS grad and current college athlete took matters into her own hands — and feet. https://t.co/UgwJ9mkzin

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The 26th Annual Todd Beamer Memorial Run was a huge success, full of inspirational performances at every turn.

Check out our story on the race and some of the best highlights of the day! https://t.co/ZqkoWoCsGO

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When you think about kids having summer fun, you likely think of them playing outside. But recently, Madtown Fitness has been bringing the fun inside by providing free summer classes to Jefferson County youths.

"It's a no-brainer," says owner Joe Robbins. https://t.co/1uZ8u5CONx

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A belated congratulations to MHS graduate Ethan Graeme, who was named to the OSAA 4A Baseball All-State third team earlier this month!
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Here are a few softball pictures from over the weekend, too!

We will have plenty of Little League All-Stars photos from both Jefferson County and Warm Springs Nation in our next edition of the newspaper, so be sure to pick up a copy later this week!