Athletics

Every teammate matters. Every player has a role.

Our Philosophy:

Participating in team and individual sports helps our students develop self-confidence, good sportsmanship, discipline, and respect for themselves and others. The OES athletics program promotes the health and safety of the participants and provides opportunities for growth through individual and team participation. OES emphasizes positive group involvement and respect for reasonable authority, fellow team members, and opponents.

At OES, you’re more than an athlete, you’re an AARDVARK.

Represent one of the top high school programs on the West Coast.
Develop leadership, teamwork, and time management skills.
Work with coaches committed to the safety and physical and emotional health of their athletes.
Have access to some of the best game venues and performance training facilities in the country at any level of sports competition.
Commit to exemplary sportsmanship.
Contribute to a tradition of winning district and state championships.
Compete and play in one of the most competitive sports leagues in the Oregon.
Belong to an alumni network of college athletes.

OES Athletics at a Glance

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OSAA Cup Wins (3A)

2

^{Won in 2018-19 and 2024-25, the OSAA Cup is the highest honor for overall high school excellence.}

State Team Championships

56

^{25 Tennis, 16 Soccer, 4 Lacrosse, 4 Ski Racing, 3 Golf, 2 Cross Country, 1 Volleyball, 1 Basketball (since 2005)}

State Individual Championships

52

^{25 Tennis, 18 Track & Field, 8 Ski Racing, 1 Cross-Country (since 2005)}

Upper School Participation

85%

^{Of our upper schoolers participate in at least one sport; 45% are multi-sport scholar-athletes.}

Sports Offered in High School

10

^{Cross Country, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Ski Racing, Fencing, Boys and Girls Tennis, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Track & Field}

Sports Offered in Middle School

8

^{Lacrosse, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Girls Volleyball, Fencing, and Tennis}

Competing for OES

At Oregon Episcopal School, athletics is done right. We develop true scholar-athletes, focusing on healthy competition, improvement, and community. Our athletes play with courage and grit and impact each program they are involved in. Our athletic administrators and coaches value the relationships they build with our players and families. Our program competes for district and state titles AND offers a no-cut policy for our sports.

League Participation (Upper School)

3-A (schools of 238-400 students*) in Boys Golf, Cross-Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Soccer
4-A (401-850 students) in Girls Golf and Tennis
6-A (1521 students and above) in Skiing, Lacrosse, and Fencing

Success after OES

In addition to a knowledgeable and professional College Counseling Office, OES athletics are committed to helping the college recruitment process and will help with highlight reels and communication with recruiters. Having someone in your corner who knows the process is incredibly beneficial.

Our coaches are no strangers to the recruitment process—more than 30 current graduates are playing at colleges and universities across the country, including selective schools such as:

Harvard University
Duke University
Davidson College
Georgetown University
Northwestern University
Carleton College

Athletic Facilities

We believe in the power of athletics to transform lives, foster community, and enhance the educational experience. Our students, families, and community members deserve best-in-class athletics facilities.

Athletic Center: Built in 2020, the OES Athletic Center gives our students and programs room to grow, provides a homecourt advantage, inspires future generations of athletes, and builds leaders from the ground up.
Turf: Updated in 2025, the new turf is safer with grass-like traction, reducing torque on knees and ankles. It's sustainable, made from materials that will protect our wetlands and watershed, and the upgraded turf keeps temperatures down, improving athlete performance and comfort.
Track: Updated in 2025, the gel surface allows athletes to run faster. It provides the cushion to support strong joint health as well as the ping to set new PRs and school records. Made with 84% renewable and recycled materials, the new gel track is faster, more consistent, and better for athlete welfare.
SPARC: The Sports and Recreation Center (SPARC) features three indoor tennis courts, four lighted outdoor tennis courts, a wood basketball/volleyball court, two racquetball courts, and a fencing facility.

These best-in-class facilities reflect our commitment to athletics, sustainability, functionality, and providing the best possible experience for our student-athletes and community.

The Athletic Center

Built in 2020, the OES Athletic Center gives our students and programs room to grow, provides a homecourt advantage, inspires future generations of athletes, and builds leaders from the ground up. Our expansive athletic facility provides a central hub for all-school gatherings—and a place where Aardvarks big and small can learn, play, and grow.

Home of the Aardvarks

OES Cross Country Runner Running in a Competition