Updated June 19, 2016
Posted June 19, 2016
FATHER'S DAY 2016
Several of the state's top high school athletes have one thing in common: They wouldn't be where they are today without the constant love and support they've received from their fathers.
If you're a high school athlete in Oregon (any sport, any level) who would like to say thank you to your dad on Father's Day, send a message and photo to jhumburg@oregonian.com.
Happy Father's Day, Dad! Thanks for being our #1 supporter through sports and life. You are always there for us through thick and thin. We are grateful to have the greatest Dad in the whole world. Love you to the moon and back.
-- Lexie and Eric Sawin, Tigard
Talk about a role model, father and best friend in one. My dad has been there for me every step of the way for the past 17 years and I'm extremely grateful for him. Thank you, Dad, for being there for me and teaching me everything I know.
-- Twister McComas, Banks
Dad,
For the past 18 years you have been at football camp on Father's Day, doing what you love. Thank you for always pushing me to be my very best. Without you I don't know what I would do. I will forever be your little girl running around at football practice yelling at the boys trying to be just like you. I love you, Dad.
-- Amber Lease, Mazama
Happy Father's Day to my pops! He is not only my father but my best friend. He loves and supports my family to the fullest every single day, and I will never be able to repay him for that. When I grow up, I hope to be half the man he was.
-- Jaydon Grant, West Linn