BY WILL SOUTHWOOD

October 28, 2009

Tenth-ranked Oregon is ready to test its explosive offense against fourth-ranked USC's stingy defense.

The North Medford football team can clinch its first postseason berth since 2005 with a win over Grants Pass Friday.

The Ashland and Klamath Union football teams will jockey for 5A playoff positioning Friday.

The Phillies defeat the Yankees in game one of the World Series, 6-1.