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What’s next? Millers‘ dynamic duo return
CORVALLIS – Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam was focused on one goal more than any other this year – winning the state title that slipped away last season. She knew this season had to be different and would require more help – which came in the form…

HSSZ: Spring sports season previews
Baseball COTTAGE GROVE LIONS■Home field: 1375 S. River Rd.■Online: slane.k12.or.us/cghs■Social media: Facebook @CGHSAthletics■Head coach: Nathan Rheuban … 1st year at Cottage Grove■ 2022 season: 2-23 overall … 6th in Sky-Em League … Ranked #32 in Class 4A■Team history: Last playoff appearance in 2015-16 … Last…

REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley
CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state championship game – the same matchup as last year. In fact, the Millers were driven all season by a sense of revenge. Top-ranked Springfield,…

HSSZ: The Main Event + Results/Schedules
The Main EventNeed2Know: Thurston baseball team faces Sheldon on Thursday at 7 p.m. The game will be played at PK Park, where the Oregon baseball team plays.Preview: The Colts finished 2022 ranked No. 3 in Class 5A and lost in the state quarterfinals. Sheldonentered the…

Three Millers earn all-tournament spots – State notebook
Three Millers earn All-Tournament awards for state For every state basketball tournament the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) puts together two All-Tournament teams. These teams are composed of players who competed at a high level during the state tournament and three Springfield Millers girls made…

Springfield girls get revenge, claim State Title
CORVALLIS – The No. 1 Springfield Millers girls basketball team took down No. 6 Crescent Valley 44-29 in the State Championship game Friday night behind a swarming defense that held CV to 31.4% shooting on the night. The win also secured Springfield revenge over CV…

Millers advance, set-up finals grudge match
CORVALLIS – The No. 1 Springfield Millers took down Midwestern League foe No. 5 Crater 70-55 in the semifinals at Oregon State University, advancing to the State Championship game for the second year in a row. It was Springfield’s third win over Crater this season,…

Thurston’s junior cheer wins Nationals
ANAHEIM – The Thurston Junior Cheer (TJC) team traveled to Anaheim, Calif. in late February to compete in the USA Junior Nationals competition. TJC sent two teams, Traditional Red and Black. Both teams claimed National Championships for their divisions, with the Traditional Black team also…
