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Fall Sports Preview: XC Capsules

COTTAGE GROVE LIONSHead coach: Ricky Knutson, 3rd yearTeam history: Boys 15 total state appearances, girls 42022 season: Boys 1st in league, 8th at state; girls 2nd in league, 7th at stateSchedule8/26 JC Rust Buster @ Upward Landscape9/2 Ultimook Race, @ Hydrangea Ranch9/9 Stayton XC Invitational,…

Thurston eager to protect its throne

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…

Sports Briefs: Week of Aug. 24

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…

HSSZ Capsules: Week of Aug. 24

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:…