Creswell went 1-2 last week against a line of private schools. It started with a 3-2 loss to Oregon Episcopal on Tuesday. Then, the Bulldogs dominated Rogue River 8-0. Finally, the Dwags lost to St. Mary’s Medford 3-0.
Pleasant Hill started its season late due to non-league cancellations. It just began its season last week and went 0-1-1. It started with a 1-1 tie against Rogue River on Monday and then the Billies lost to Yamhill Carlton 5-1.
Springfield went 1-1 last week. It beat Sprague on Monday, where Jorge Alatorre scored in the first half and three key saves by goalkeeper Zaydin Morscheck helped the Millers keep it 2-0 at halftime. Jack Syre also scored. Following that, the Millers lost to Corvallis 4-1.
Thurston went 0-2 last week in non-league. It lost 9-1 to West Albany on Monday and then 2-0 against Canby on Wednesday.
PREVIEWS
NR COTTAGE GROVE (0-0)
■ Kicking off: The Lions invite Klamath Union to their home field this Thursday. The Pelicans are a steady team that went 10-3-1 last season. This should be a competitive non-league matchup for the Lions, who have missed on early season game experience due to weather-related cancellations. Then, the Lions will face their toughest opponent this season on Wednesday: Marist Catholic.
22 CRESWELL (3-2)
■ Kicking off: The Bulldogs play a tough non-league game against Class 4A Marshfield this Thursday. On Tuesday, they’ll invite Suislaw and Mapleton to Markley Field. Watch for Brady Pratt and Matthew Jenkins.
48 PLEASANT HILL (0-1-1)
■ Kicking off: The Billies play Salem Academy on the road this Saturday. The Billies are hungry for their first win of the season. Look for Billies Juan Contreras, Jay Griffith, and Peyton White.
10 SPRINGFIELD (1-2)
■ Kicking off: The Millers invite the Class 4A Marist Spartans to Silke Field this Thursday. Following that game, they hit the road to play the Hillsboro Spartans (1-3). Look for Jack Sayre, who scored against Sprague last week.
26 THURSTON (1-4)
■ Kicking off: After a losing streak last week, the Colts hope to earn a win this week against the Class 4A Cascade Jaguars.
