SPRINGFIELD – When Grant Meadors made his debut at Autzen Stadium during Oregon’s spring game in April, his first kickoff went out of bounds. “That was the most nervous that I have ever been,” the UO kicker said. Meadors’ nervousness was understandable because he would have been finishing up his[Read More…]
Author: Steve Mims FOR THE CHRONICLE
Bulldogs relying on seniors to reach state playoff goals
Editor’s note: This story is part of The Chronicle’s 2023 fall sports preview special section. To see the full issue, grab a copy of the August 31 edition at any local Dari Mart today, or give us a call at our office: 541-515-6233. CRESWELL – Anna Baltrusch thinks she has a[Read More…]
Heacock has Billies moving right on schedule in Year Two
Editor’s note: This story is part of The Chronicle’s 2023 fall sports preview special section. To see the full issue, grab a copy of the August 31 edition at any local Dari Mart on Wednesday, or give us a call at our office: 541-515-6233. PLEASANT HILL – Jeremiah Heacock’s first season[Read More…]
Drifters, Brinkley both seeking growth opportunity
Steyr Brinkley won’t have to move this summer. The Lane Community College sophomore will join the pitching staff for the Springfield Drifters in the West Coast League this summer. Springfield opens its second season at Hamlin Field on June 2nd against Port Angeles and tickets are on sale now. “I think that[Read More…]
Thomson providing offensive spark for Drifters
Drifters players sign autographs for fans at Hamlin Sports Complex baseball stadium. SPRINGFIELD – Jack Thomson arrived in Springfield this summer with a hot bat. Thomson was named player of the year in the Northwest Conference as a senior at Lewis & Clark College in Portland when he led the[Read More…]
Drifters find perfect home in Springfield
Ike Olsson, co-owner of the Drifters, and Tim Hertzog, project manager, oversee last-minute touches to the field last week before the wooden-bat team’s home opener. “We’ve got a lot of guys that want to prove themselves,” said Richards, who will lead the Drifters into their home opener against Cowlitz Friday[Read More…]
New team a second chance for high school players
Tyler Vanderhoff and Nicole Dobler, on the Les Schwab Sports Park field at the Bob Keefer Center, are combining their passions for sports and business. ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO When Tyler Vanderhoff graduated from North Eugene High School in 2009, he was not sure if he wanted to play football or[Read More…]
