Meet the PIL Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Thirty-six former Portland High School sports stars were inducted at the annual PIL Hall of Fame banquet, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

'75 Wilson Girls Make Oregon Hoops History

Fifty years later, members of Wilson’s 1975 girls hoops team relive winning the OSAA’s first official girls state basketball championship. Read longtime Portland sportwriter Paul Danzer's account here.

More Than 40 Years of PIL Hall of Fame History

Since 1981, the PIL Hall of Fame has honored over 1,100 athletes, coaches & educators. Discover how it started, who revived it and why it still matters today.

With another successful tournament just completed, now's the chance to make sure you don't miss next year's, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14, at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora.

Honoring Portland’s Premier High School
Sports Stars

Welcome to the Portland Interscholastic League Hall of Fame, dedicated to commemorating the achievements and contributions of student-athletes, coaches, administrators and other distinguished representatives of Portland's public high schools.

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Meet the PIL
Hall of Famers

Starting with the inaugural class of 1981 -- Victor Atiyeh (Washington, 1941), Bobby Grayson (Jefferson, 1932) and Jack Patera (Washington, 1952) -- more than 1,000 student-athletes, coaches and other honorees from 16 current and former Portland high schools have been enshrined in the PIL Hall of Fame. They are all represented here with bios and photos and 100 and counting comprehensive Member of the Month profiles.

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Members of the Month

Retrace two Hall of Famers’ paths to glory every month through
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November 2025

Walter Bailey & Matt Asay

It had been a long time since Matt Asay had spent any quality time with the friend he’d been virtually attached at the hip to since childhood. Something like three years and change it was, but it seemed even longer to Asay, who was painfully aware of the personal struggles Walter Bailey had been going through during that time and well before it.

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November 2025

Rochelle Anderson Teeny

Given her druthers, Loretta Anderson would have chosen satin and tulle and tiaras over singlets and spikes and sweats as the attire of record for her youngest daughter. But it’s not as if Rochelle Anderson Teeny (Marshall, 1979) hadn't made an effort to indulge her mother’s wishes.

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Many Ways to Support

From volunteering or event and tee sponsorships to tax-deductible donations, there are many ways to support our mission.

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Where Your Dollars Go

Every contribution supports our mission to honor, celebrate Portland Interscholastic League athletes, coaches and activities.

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Learn how the Madison High Alumni Association's successful effort to build a new fieldhouse also helped support the PIL Hall of Fame.

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Ways to Stay in Touch

Lunch Conversations

PIL Hall of Famers share inspiring and iconic stories. Hosted by Greg Crawford (Cleveland, 1968).

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Moments in PIL History

Step back in time with this regularly updated list of key milestones in the history of the Portland Interscholastic League.

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The Noho’s Sports Luncheon

Every other month, join with PIL Hall of Fame Board Member Greg Crawford at this longtime gathering.

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Hall of Fame Updates

Stay informed with the latest updates, featured highlights, and articles from the PIL Hall of Fame.

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Photo Archives

Explore the PIL Hall of Famer Photo Album

Take a trip back in time with a visit to our photo archives, which include some of the most familiar names and faces in PIL athletics.
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