Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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. SPRINGFIELD…
Creswell girl, dad finish 2nd CRESWELL – Hattie Hollingsworth, a Creswell resident, qualified for the U.S. Kids World Championships and spent a week in Pinehurst, N.C. recently. Hollingsworth is the daughter of Creswell High School teacher and girls basketball coach Tyler Hollingsworth. Hattie tied for…
Volleyball Previews Cottage Grove Lions■ Setting up: The Lions start their season by playing host to Creswell and South Umpqua. Cottage Grove has only one senior in Caitlin Miller, meaning the start of the season will likely be a learning curve. Creswell Bulldogs■ Setting up:…
SPRINGFIELD – If you’re driving by Meadow Park in Springfield, chances are you’ll hear local pickleball players thwacking away. Whether you’ve played pickleball or not, it’s impossible to deny the fact that America’s fastest growing sport is here to stay in Lane County. “A lot…
Fall high school sports start practice ■ The fall sports season officially began on Monday as high schools around the state started practice, though most will be scheduling around the heat this week. Multiple area teams will be on display before the season starts, mainly the…
SPRINGFIELD – In many ways, Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Yakima Valley Pippins in the season finale was a microcosm of the Springfield Drifters’ season. Great pitching. Good defense. A lack of power and timely hitting. And another one-run loss. There was no score through…
COTTAGE GROVE – For someone who grew up dreaming of being a filmmaker, Garrett Bridgens sure has endured plenty of plot twists in life. The Cottage Grove High School athletic director has gone from a reluctant educator to substitute teacher to coach to overseeing the…
Pre Classic announces special fan section ■ EUGENE – The Prefontaine Classic and Citius Mag will include the Citius Mag Superfan Section for this year’s event, which serves as the Wanda Diamond League Final. The 2023 Pre Classic takes place Sept. 16-17 at Hayward Field.…
SPRINGFIELD – Justin Starck. Thurston athletic director and head football coach. Husband and father. 1995 World Bowl Champion? After playing football at Walla Walla Community College and the University of Oregon, Starck took his talents to Europe. “I was fortunate to have an opportunity as…