Category Sports Zone

Drifters end first weekend with win, promotions galore

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 leaguers from schools across Lane…

Pickleball event features $100K Challenge

For pickleball players in the Willamette Valley, summer is truly the most wonderful time of the year. And two fans of the sport have issued a challenge to the local pickleball community this summer to support construction of a new 24-court facility on the LCC…

Bengtson, Lions race to state with record

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 earlier this year — in…

Creswell boys VB 4th; more sports wrap up

Club sports flag football, boys volleyball and varsity sports tennis, and golf all reached the end of their seasons. In its first season, Pleasant Hill girls flag football went to the state championship as the No. 15 seed. The playoffs were at Sam Barlow High…

Beer to lead Lions girls basketball

COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Grove hired Kim Beer to lead its girls basketball program, Athletic Director Garrett Bridgens said last Wednesday. “I feel energized by the reality of being back in the Sky-Em League and having the opportunity to be the coach,” Beer said. “The…

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