Vote! What was the Salem-Keizer high school sports Moment of the Year?
The Salem-Keizer high school sports “Moment of the Year” contest highlights a crowded 2025-26 season and a single winner that fans can vote for. The poll closes at noon Wednesday, July 29, and the article previews multiple standout achievements across all three seasons. Among the featured stories, Amity girls soccer won its first state championship after 80 minutes of regulation and 20 of overtime ended in a tie, followed by penalty kicks versus Valley Catholic; goalkeeper Kylie Wilson saved the second and third attempts to secure the title. Cascade finished 12-0 and routed Henley 52-0 in the Class 4A state final, with two-way senior Matthew Hinkle recognized as player of the game. Other nominees include Crosshill Christian’s Kasey Zuidema triple-crown at the Class 3A state meet and McNary’s Martinez winning a second straight wrestling state title.





