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Creswell’s Cunningham a ‘coach on the court’

Cunningham Carter Cunningham is a different breed of athlete.  “He’s a Coach’s Hall of Famer,” Creswell basketball coach Jesse Thomas said. “The kind of kid every coach dreams about coaching.” As the senior captain – and one of only two seniors on the roster –…

OSAA says Season 3 sports won’t have state tournaments

EMMA ROUTLEY/ THE CHRONICLECOVID-19 regulations require only six tennis players allowed at a time in the building. Officials with the Oregon School Activities Association said after its Executive Board work session today it would not stage “culminating week” events at the state level and instead…

Hanson, Bulldogs win in OT

Three weeks into the regular season – in this most irregular of any season – Creswell’s young football team has two shutouts, the latest coming Friday night at Linn County as sophomore quarterback Connor Hanson darted 17 yards for a touchdown in overtime, lifting the…

Dapron, Bulldogs overpower Lions

RON HARTMAN/THE CHRONICLE Two Bulldogs try to block Bella Costa (15) on Saturday vs. Cottage Grove. Easy Brea-zy?  Playing in its home volleyball opener Saturday, Creswell High School at times appeared to be in full control during a four-set win over Cottage Grove. CHS coach…

Bulldogs hitting the practice fields, ‘ecstatic’

EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Creswell High School football players practice Tuesday in anticipation of the season being played. The Oregon Health Authority made a timely audible — one that may have saved the high school football season.  The Governor’s Office announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that…