Good morning, Corvallis.

Friday’s Samaritan Awards at the Philomath Scout Lodge honored five locals for exceptional community service, recognizing winners in the First Citizen, Future First Citizen, Junior First Citizen, and Senior First Citizen categories for their continued dedication to local causes.

Philomath High’s boys basketball team beat Stayton 60-43 on Friday, Feb.

20 at Philomath HS during Senior Night, setting up a conference title game against Newport on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Ace Gerding sparked the win with early scoring plays & steady defense.

Philomath High freshman Makinzey Harrington earned a state berth by finishing runner-up at the Special District 1 Championships at Molalla (Feb.

20-21). Four wrestlers in each weight class will compete for the title at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 26-27.

Philomath's girls basketball team rallied late but lost 41-36 to defending state champions Stayton on Friday at the high school, with key plays unfolding in the final minutes.

The loss means the team will finish third in the conference.

Philomath junior Lucas Brandt won his second state title in the 100 breaststroke on Saturday morning at Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center (Beaverton) while breaking his school record in the 200 individual medley with a 1:59.85 finish, finishing behind Newport’s Jahan Eibner in the IM final.

No Filter Rides Again

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $17 — Enjoy an improvisational comedy night where audience suggestions fuel hilarious and spontaneous performances.

OMSI Super Science Saturday in Corvallis

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Ashbrook Independent School — $27.00 per session — Explore exciting science classes for students K-6 with hands-on projects and a supervised lunch.

KPOP Universe

4:00-5:30 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Experience the magic of KPOP music, lights, and powerful performances live.

Samaritan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Conference 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Reser Stadium — Free lunch provided — Gain insights into best practices in sports medicine and orthopedics from leading professionals.