Thurston wrestlers Michael Salas-Sanchez, Sam Greenstreet, and Sawyer Greenstreet competed in the national wrestling championships in Fargo, N.D. last week. Salas-Sanchez earned fifth in freestyle, becoming Oregon’s only All-American in Fargo this year. Both the Greenstreets had strong showings.  Sam made it to the consolation…

SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters won two one-run games against Corvallis – 7-6 on Friday and 1-0 on Saturday – on the road last week. Corvallis won the third game of the series, 4-2. Drifters pitcher Andrew Miller (Azusa Pacific) was named the West Coast League…

SPRINGFIELD – Cooper Mullens and Isaiah Ibarra – the Drifters’ second baseman and catcher, respectively – were named to the 2025 West Coast League all-star team.  “I’m super honored,” Mullens said. “I’m really excited to be able to honor or represent the Drifters organization. They’ve…

CRESWELL — Mayor Nicholas Smith and the Creswell City Council awarded a tribute plaque to the Creswell High School girls’ track team for earning its first Class 3A team title in program history at the city council meeting on Monday. “It’s still just so amazing,”…

Springfield basketball legend Marshall Cho will return to Springfield after 30 years to host a fundraiser and “Coach Cho” clinic on Saturday, July 26. It will be for boys and girls from grades 6th to 12th. Girls will participate from 9 a.m. to noon, and…

SPRINGFIELD – In sports, home-field advantage is a well-known advantage. Last Thursday night, this truism was on full display for the Springfield Drifters. With a record-breaking crowd of more than 2,500 fans, Springfield had a chip on its shoulder against the Ridgefield Raptors.  The Raptors…

The Prefontaine Classic 2025 wrapped up last weekend at Hayward following the boom of fireworks and the scent of BBQ on July 5.  Springfield legend Maria Mutola was celebrated, with the 800-meter race named in her honor. Now retired, the Mozambique athlete was known as…

The Springfield Drifters recently returned from their first of two week-long road trips of the season after visiting Ridgefield and Marion. On this trip, the Drifters finished 0-3 against the Raptors and 2-1 vs. the Berries.  Despite the overall finish of 2-4, Springfield played hard…