SPRINGFIELD – It’s likely the biggest signing in Drifters history: Connor Molony – a standout pitcher at Thurston High School – will be joining the team for their fourth season. The right-hander has been on two Class 5A state championship teams with the Colts, who are ranked third in the[Read More…]
Author: Seth Thompson
A real Keepers: Host families provide steady home base for Drifters
SPRINGFIELD – Providing home-cooked meals, family getaways, and a consistent place to sleep are normal things for a mother to do, but how does one receive them while hundreds of miles away from home? For a select few Springfield Drifters alumni, Sarah Keepers provided all that and more during their[Read More…]
Thurston escapes early scare from Centennial
THURSTON – The Thurston Colts boys basketball team – riding high on a 12-game winning streak – went into Saturday’s playoff game against No. 15 Centennial blazing hot. They did not expect the Eagles to be equally en fuego. The higher-seeded Colts trailed most of the game due to the[Read More…]
Bulldogs downed by the horns of the Billies
The Pleasant Hill Billies girls basketball team took care of business on Friday night, crushing the Creswell Bulldogs 44-21. For the Billies, it was a particularly great showing on the defensive end as they notched a plethora of turnovers and held the Bulldogs to just five points in the first[Read More…]
Lions shoot their way past Junction City
JUNCTION CITY – The Cottage Grove Lions boys basketball team went into Friday night winless in Sky-Em League play at 0-2. Looking to secure their first league win, the Lions traveled to Junction City to face the Tigers. Thanks to a barrage of 3s early and good defense late, Cottage[Read More…]
Pleasant Hill girls roll into league play
PLEASANT HILL – After an up-and-down start through non-league play, the Pleasant Hill Billies girls basketball team found itself on a three-game winning streak heading into Friday’s game against Oakland. Despite trailing by 9 points at halftime, the Billies dominated the second half to win 41-29. The Billies outscored the[Read More…]
Thurston stumbles vs. Willamette, headed to Bend for playoff opener
EUGENE—In Thurston’s final test before the postseason, it traveled to Willamette to take on the 7-1 Wolverines. Last week, Thurston coach Justin Starck stressed the importance of beating Willamette, stating, “That’s all that matters.” Unfortunately for Starck and the Colts, the team stumbled out of the gate. Thurston gave up[Read More…]
Pleasant Hill’s Davis rushes past Bulldogs, brings ‘veteran energy’
PLEASANT HILL – Friday night’s homecoming game was a big night for Pleasant Hill as it faced its crosstown rival, Creswell. The Billies were not very gracious hosts, blanking the Bulldogs 36-0. The victory was due in large part to freshman running back Kai Davis, who rushed for 116 yards[Read More…]
Cottage Grove Lions rally to remain perfect
COTTAGE GROVE – The threat was real. The undefeated Cottage Grove Lions, playing in Class 3A after moving from Class 4A, were riding high when Sisters came to town last Friday. However, they finished the first half of the game with only 8 points and trailed the Outlaws by 5[Read More…]
HSSZ: Pleasant Hill Billies edge out Valiants
It was a clash of the titans last Wednesday night as the final two undefeated girls volleyball teams in Class 3A faced off. The Valley Catholic Valiants took on the Pleasant Hill Billies in a five-set match that saw the Billies win 3-2 (25-21, 26-24, 15-25, 20-25, 15-12). Overall, middle[Read More…]
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