Seth Thompson

SPRINGFIELD – Saturday evening, fans packed the stands like sardines to see Springfield take on the Portland Pickles. Despite the 19-4 loss, fans stayed until the end to witness a fireworks show worth the price of admission. The Springfield crowd…

If fans thought Rapid was the only dog at the Springfield Drifters’ game vs. the NW Star Nighthawks on Friday night, you’re barking up the wrong tree.  The sponsor for this game was Greenhill Humane Society – the only life-saving…

SPRINGFIELD – With two events, three back-to-back games against the Walla Walla Sweets, and a first pitch from Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon the Drifters’ opening weekend was jam-packed.  Springfield opened on Friday with Babe Ruth night. This event saw little…

EUGENE – What does building a legacy mean to you? For Cottage Grove track star Carter Bengtson, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. After breaking the 31-year-standing Sky-Em district meet record — as well as his own school record set…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters’ season opens this Friday against the Walla Walla Sweets at Hamlin Park. With their overhauled coaching staff and front office, the Drifters hope to launch a new era with a strong start to their fourth…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…