Archived Athlete of the Week

* not all are posted here, contact Canby Herald for past athletes not shown here.

January 14th, 2004
Athletes of the Past

Gina (Oathes) Bennett - Class of 1991

In High School, Gina’s powerful forehand and precision backhand got her 3 letters on the Varsity Tennis Team. Gina was also a 3- year varsity cheerleader for the Mighty Cougars as well. Gina currently lives in Canby with her husband David and daughter Emily.

Cam Kelley - Class of 1997

Cam was a two-sport star at Canby High. A four-year varsity letter winner on the soccer team, Cam's goaltending quick's lead the Coug's to the State Championship game in 1995. On the diamond, Cam was a baby faced, hard throwing right-hander that lead the Coug's to the State Semifinals his senior year. Cam also played first base when he wasn't pitching until an infield fly injured him. Cam went on to play collegiality at Santa Clara University where he set several school records. After his college career Cam played a year of pro ball with the Tri-City Posse. Cam's dream was to be with a big league team and his dream has come true. . . Cam is currently working for the Seattle Mariners.

June 23rd

Brady Thompson

Brady is a hard throwing right-handed pitcher that hits left. Coaches Thompson, Beatty and Jeskey also have Brady playing Shortstop when not on the hill. In the fall Brady is a shifty running back and run-stopping linebacker on the football team. In the wintertime Brady is busy on the basketball court where he is getting comparisons to NBA great Chuck “The Rifleman” Persons. In his off time you can find Brady mastering the PS2. Brady will be entering the 5th grade this fall and is the son of April and Bryan Thompson.

Cole Thompson

Coach Scott Sanders has Cole playing catcher and utility on the Oliver Insurance Town League team. When not in the weight room or studying film on his opponents you can find Cole shooting hoops, riding bikes or playing video games. Cole, 8, will be going into the 3rd grade this fall and plans on adding football to his list of activities. Cole is the son of April and Bryan Thompson.

December 8, 2004
Athletes of the Past

Mike Bellerive - Class of 1991

Old school in the truest form, Mike was both a Three Rivers league warrior for the Cougs as both and TE and Punter. Mike was also an all league selection on the defensive side of the ball as well. Besides football, Mike was league founder/commissioner of the Gladiator Basketball League at Canby High. Mike went on to play football at PSU and finishing up his career at Linfield College. Mike is currently in the marketing department for the Seattle Sonics and WNBA champs, Storm.

 Flint "The Missile" Holland  - Class of 1991

Another throwback, Flint, a middle linebacker with "Ray Lewis" like skills without the rap sheet, Flint helped anchor a Cougar program win back to back league titles. Flint was also an All League long snapper. He has also participated in track as well, where he threw the javelin about 48 feet. Flint went on to lead the Pacific University to an 0-9 record his freshman year before transferring to Eastern Oregon due to PU dropping its program. Flint is currently the long snapper coach for the West Linn 7th graders.

October 19, 2005

Congratulations to (Left to Right) Shantel Harney, April Thompson, Kasie Rapp, and JJ Simanovicki for their months of strenuous training and completion of the 35th Annual Portland Marathon on October 9th.

Your friends and family are very proud of you!