Seth Thompson

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters fell to Ridgefield 12-10 on Sunday, losing the series 2-1 and eliminating their playoff hopes. Still, the Drifters fought hard in the penultimate series of the season, competing with high-scoring games. “They’re a good ballclub,…

SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters didn’t complete the series sweep Sunday against the Marion Berries. Losing 7-6 in 10 innings, but they did earn another series victory. The week-ending series against the Berries marked the fifth straight series won by the…

SPRINGFIELD – Last Thursday, The Drifters capped off their series vs. Walla Walla last Thursday by beating the Sweets 2-1. The victories gave the Drifters a winning record at home (8-7). The Drifters built on that record by winning two-of-three…

SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters entered last weekend’s series against the Bellingham Bells with a 1-5 record. While they’d only won a single game up to that point, every loss was a competitive battle. After the dust settled on Sunday, the…

THURSTON – The No. 4 Thurston Colts took down No. 13 Ridgeview (13-12) 57-40 on Friday in the first round of the OSAA Class 5A state playoffs.While they ended the first half tied at 20, the Colts were able to…

PORTLAND – Two weeks ago, Thurston coach Mike Simons said it would be a “disappointment” if the Colts took anything other than first place at both the Midwestern League district meet and the OSAA Class 5A boys wrestling state championships.…

PORTLAND – Jeffrey Conklin solidified his legacy as one of the Cottage Grove wrestling greats last weekend, finishing off his undefeated (52-0) season. No. 1 Conklin took down Sweet Home’s No. 5 Tytus Hardee 7-5 to win the Class 4A…

CRESWELL ■ Tipping off: The No. 4 Bulldogs (20-6) face No. 5 Sisters (20-6) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A OSAA state playoffs on Thursday. The Bulldogs are 1-1 against Sisters this season. One month ago, the Bulldogs beat…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (22-3) suffered their first Class 5A loss on Friday, going 1-1 on the week. On Tuesday, the Millers beat No. 16 North Eugene (16-16) 80-16 before falling to No. 4 Crater 62-56 on Friday.…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers sent two wrestlers to state, Vincent Andrews (138) for the boys, and Haley Siders (125) for the girls. Unfortunately for the Millers, neither wrestler placed. Andrews finishes the season 34-13 while Siders finishes 26-9. COTTAGE GROVE: Jeffrey…