Thurston coach: ‘They don’t give up, and they don’t give in …’

KALLIE HANSEL-TENNES / PHOTO. Thurston's Noah Blair (10) rises for a layup as North Eugene's Jonas Spencer defends. Blair finished with 11 points for Thurston in the 60-53 loss against No. 2 North Eugene last week.

SPRINGFIELD – Losing close games is never fun. Losing close games where you had a fourth-quarter lead is less so. Yet, for the Thurston Colts boys basketball team, having a fourth-quarter lead over No. 2 North Eugene both times the teams played this season has given the Colts the belief that they can play with the best. 

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