Boys basketball previews
THURSTON (10-4, #4)■ Tipping off: The Colts moved from No. 8 to No. 4 after defeating two Top 5 opponents in North Eugene and Crater last week. The Colts’ recorded an 18+ margin of victory in both games. This week,…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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Merrill to lead CG baseball program
ELI THOMASThe Chronicle COTTAGE GROVE – Aaron Merrill, a 37-year coaching veteran who led South Eugene High School’s junior varsity team the past two years, has been hired as Cottage Grove’s new coach, athletic director Garrett Bridgens announced Dec. 19.…
Boys basketball recaps and previews
RECAPS ■ CRESWELL defeated Cottage Grove 71-32 on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Mason Schartz showed what his return means for the Bulldogs, as he scored 20 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field, 2-of-2 from 3-point range and 6-of-6 from the…
Girls basketball recaps and previews
RECAPS ■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 1 Millers (11-1) went 2-0 last week, propelling them to the top spot in the Class 5A rankings. On Tuesday, the Millers beat 4A No. 12 Cascade (4-7) 57-52 to push the Cougars’ losing streak…
Creswell boys show healthy growth
BY ELI THOMASTHE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – Creswell Bulldogs junior Mason Schartz intercepted a North Bend Bulldogs pass during the first quarter like a free safety in football and raced down the floor, dumping the ball to teammate Ace Arnold for…
Boys basketball previews
THURSTON (7-4) ■ Tipping off: The Colts start league play this week with two games. First, the Colts welcome No. 31 Eagle Point (2-8) on Friday, Jan. 9. The Colts have won four consecutive games coming into this matchup; the…
Boys basketball recaps
■ THURSTON: Treyson Hill and Lucas LaBounty led the Colts to a 60-44 victory over South Medford on Monday, Dec. 29. Hill scored a season-high 25 points, and LaBounty added 23. The Colts shot 12-of-15 from the free throw line,…
Colts, Billies gallop into league play with strength
BOYS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE PREVIEWS SPRINGFIELD The Millers (1-6) are No. 30 in Class 5A. Apart from an impressive 19-point victory over Dallas, it has been a familiar story for the Millers. A -23.1 net rating – which measures margin of…
Boys basketball previews
COTTAGE GROVE ■ Tipping off: The Lions (1-7) are No. 29 in Class 4A. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Lions welcome the Creswell Bulldogs (5-3). On Saturday, Dec. 20, these two teams matched up in the consolation bracket of the Battle…
Marist rallies past Bulldog boys
BY ELI THOMASTHE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – An atmospheric river hit Lane County on Thursday, but it blew through the Cottage Grove High School basketball gym early in the fourth quarter of the Battle of I-5 Tournament boys semifinal game between…