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Where Are They Now? A Vikings Rewind

Here is a look at some of the stand out kids we saw at practice at PSU Friday and the NW PREP Alumni we have covered.

Sort of a fun Sunday piece of reading.  We are dedicated to not just the current players but to the Alumni too.  In the past we have covered hundreds of local kids from 9th and 10th grade on up and all the way to signing day.  Unlike many networks however we don’t stop there.  We are always in touch with our NW boys when we can be about how More...

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By Dirk Knudsen On Friday, May 3rd, 2013
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One Week – One Tumor- One Kid – One Community – One Love

It has been one week.   One great kid from the Pacific Northwest had seizures one week ago tonight.  Those led to the Hospital and then a Brain Surgery to remove a tumor that was found to be non-cancerous.  As More...

Steven Long and Nigel Burton Embrace after the State Title Game.
By Dirk Knudsen On Sunday, April 28th, 2013
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Steven Long Out Of Surgery – Tumor Not Cancer As Thousands Cheer

For those of you reading about the situation with Steven Long of Portland State University who was stricken with seizures and hospitalized this past Friday we wanted to get you the news.  The former Sherwoood Bowmen More...

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By Dirk Knudsen On Thursday, April 25th, 2013
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Prayers Requested For Lake Oswego and PSU Star Steven Long

FOOTBALL FAMILY NW- EVERYONE THAT HAS KIDS and Believes. Please stop what you are doing and listen. Steven Steven J. Long one of our boys- our NW kids- who is a champion in every way a person can be a champion More...

Once he dreamed of Earning a collegiate scholarship and set his mind to it was a done deal.  Today he is an Oregon Duck on Scholarship!
By Dirk Knudsen On Thursday, April 4th, 2013
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Ayele Forde’s Road To The Ducks Revealed By NWPR in 2010

Today there was much news on Oregon Duck walk on Ayele Forde making a full ride scholarship to the Oregon Ducks.  This came after he worked his butt off for the past 2.5 years and proved he was as good as anyone. More...

Khari Hannah National Letter Of Intent Day
By Dirk Knudsen On Monday, January 21st, 2013
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Signing Day Blues? Don’t Worry Options Exist For The Hungry

Not Signing On NLI Day? So What! by Dirk Knudsen | Originally Posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 Editors Note:  This is a re-run of a story we wrote last year and it hit home.  Again this year we are More...

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By Dirk Knudsen On Friday, January 11th, 2013
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Final Farewell To Mike Lopez Jr. Saturday And Your Invited

We covered the passing of All American Football Player Michael Lopez Jr. last week in a poignant look at the kid from Aloha High School who passed away of Lou Gehrig’s disease after fighting the killer More...

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By Dirk Knudsen On Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
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Alumni Report- Myles Wade A Seahawk As Lowe Goes Rudy-Style

Two great prep football Alumni from the State of Oregon made the news today.  And both of them reflect the best of the character and concern for others that you would  hope and dream that kids might get by More...

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By Dirk Knudsen On Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
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Aloha All American Michael Lopez Passes As Thomas Tyner Takes Center Stage

It is hard to imagine living with the deadly and debilitating disease ALS for almost 20 years.   No one has ever made it that far.   Go figure that Michael Lopez Junior was the guy who did. Michael Lopez Junior More...

Keanon Lowe was a 10th grader when he broke out on the scene.  His efforts in Track and as an unstoppable 2 way star led him to the Army All American Game which we helped nominate him for!
By Dirk Knudsen On Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
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Duck’s Roster Loaded With Kids We Helped

Looking at these Oregon Ducks today as they prepare to play the Kansas State Wildcats in the BCS Fiesta Bowl is special for all of us.   For our staff we look at this and remember the first time we covered many More...

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