THE BEST OF OUR BEST.Byline: The Register-Guard THE BEST OF OUR BEST Our nominees for the best athletes from the circulation area of The Register-Guard, based on their performances after high school. Disagree? Or want to add evidence? State your case online at: www.registerguard.com/ besteverblog MEN Football Todd Christensen Todd Jay Christensen (born August 3, 1956 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player and a current sports broadcaster for the Mountain West Sports Network. , Sheldon, 1974: Five-time Pro Bowl selection twice led the NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga in receptions as a Raiders tight end. Soccer Nate Jaqua Nate Jaqua (born Jonathan Jaqua on October 28, 1981 in Eugene, Oregon) is an American soccer forward, who currently plays for the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. , South Eugene, 2000: Third overall pick in Major League Soccer draft; has also played on USA teams. Cross country Steve Prefontaine, Marshfield, 1969: Won three NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association championships running on the trails; wasn't bad in track, either. Basketball Danny Ainge, North Eugene, 1977: Wooden Award winner at BYU BYU Brigham Young University BYU Bayou BYU Bob's Your Uncle BYU Bayreuth, Germany - Bindlacher Berg (Airport Code) BYU Beyond Your Understanding ; averaged 11.5 points during a 14-year NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= career. Wrestling Dan Hicks, North Douglas, 1975: Two NCAA titles and an unbeaten season; named the decade's best at 142 pounds by NCAA. Swimming and diving Mark Bradshaw, Springfield, 1980: NCAA champion on 3-meter board in 1983; Pan-Am medalist and fifth in 1988 Olympics. Baseball Dave Roberts, Pleasant Hill/Corvallis, 1969: College player of year for UO in 1972; first pick of baseball draft led to 10 years in major leagues. Track and field Bill Dellinger, Springfield, 1952: NCAA champion in the mile and 5,000; three-time Olympian who won bronze in 1964. Golf Jeff Quinney, South Eugene, 1997: Won U.S. Amateur title while at Arizona State; is over $1.5 million in his first year on the PGA Tour. Tennis Mark Quinney, South Eugene, 1988: Pac-10 doubles champion as a UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX freshman; still winning in regional tournaments. WOMEN Volleyball Candace Lee, Churchill, 2001: All-American defensive player of the year for Washington's NCAA championship team in 2005. Soccer Cheryl Kragness, Sheldon, 1989: All-American was the leading scorer when Pacific Lutheran won consecutive NAIA NAIA abbr. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes titles. Cross country Maria Mutola, Springfield, 1992: Only prep state title for her came on the trails; considerable success on track's world stage. Basketball Wendy Bradetich, Churchill, 1982: Still fourth in career scoring, ninth in rebounds at Michigan; averaged 14.5 points per game for her career. Swimming and diving Shannon Hosack, Marshfield, 1994: On four Arizona relays that won NCAA titles; fourth by herself in Pan Am Games. Softball Nancy Welborn, South Eugene, 1962: In the national hall of fame; three times chosen outstanding pitcher at the national tournament. Track and field Margaret Johnson Bailes, Churchill, 1968: On the 4x100 relay that won gold at the 1968 Olympics, where she was fifth in the 100, seventh in the 200. Tennis Kelcy McKenna, North Bend, 2007: Already winning open tournaments in region; Arizona State happily awaiting her addition. Golf Cathy Gaughan, St. Francis, 1968: Won a national title at Arizona State in 1970, then played for a decade on the LPGA LPGA abbr. Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. -The Register-Guard |
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