Novel Inspired by Effort to Bring Girls Basketball to Wilson

"This autobiographical novel, with richly developed, courageous characters and raw emotion, deftly captures the period of transition, not just for Louisa but for women's rights in the 1970s." -- School Library Journal

'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.

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.

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 Hall of Famers’ paths to glory and beyond every month through
in-depth personal profiles.

January 2026

Kathrine (Kay) Kersey-Kee

They were just a couple of numbers and a single word, but they spoke volumes about Kay Kersey Kee’s (Roosevelt, 1981) self-confidence and competitive nature as a young athlete.

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January 2026

Jack Dunn

If you’re going to take a trip down memory lane with Jack Dunn, you may want to pack some provisions. This scenic byway stretches on for a lot of miles and, as any previous passenger will tell you, the driver provides zero evidence he has forgotten any of the milestones along the way.

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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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