A letter from Valley Catholic High School Principal Dr. Sara Bruins
Dear VCHS Families,
As we move through the final stretch of the school year, I want to celebrate the strength, consistency, and excellence of our Valley Catholic High School athletics program.
VCHS has been awarded the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) 3A All Sports Award — an honor that recognizes the top overall athletic program in the classification. This award reflects cumulative success across all OSAA-sanctioned sports, taking into account team performance at the state level, depth of programs, and sustained excellence throughout the entire school year. Simply put, it is a recognition of a complete program – one that values not only winning, but commitment, teamwork, and the development of student-athletes across every season.
This recognition is a direct reflection of our student-athletes, coaches, and the culture we have built together. A culture rooted in discipline, pride, and a commitment to something bigger than ourselves.
Our teams have delivered an exceptional year of competition and achievement. Highlights include:
- Boys Basketball – 3A State Champions
- Girls Basketball – 4th Place at State
- Girls Volleyball – Back-to-Back State Champions
- Boys Cross Country – 6th Place at State
And we are not finished yet. Our spring athletes continue to compete at a high level, with track and field, tennis, softball, baseball, and golf all preparing for postseason competition. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in the weeks ahead.
As we reflect on this success, we also look forward. Next year, Valley Catholic High School will transition to the 4A classification, bringing new opportunities and new challenges. While the level of competition will increase, we are confident that our student-athletes are prepared – not only because of their talent, but because of the culture of excellence, resilience, and teamwork that defines VCHS athletics.
This moment is not just about a single award or season. It is about who we are as a community. Our athletic programs continue to be an extension of our mission – developing young people of character who strive for excellence, support one another, and represent Valley Catholic with integrity.
Thank you to our coaches for their leadership, to our families for their support, and to our student-athletes for the pride and dedication they bring to our school each and every day.
Go Valiants.
Valiantly,
Dr. Sara Bruins
