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Energy is key as Lady Dawgs lose one, win one

Karley Bellew scores a third-quarter jumper against Glide on her way to a double-double, with 18 points and 13 rebounds. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Poor shooting and low energy cost the 12th-ranked Lady Bulldogs, who fell 23-45 to host Pleasant Hill on Jan.…

Sparked by Bellew, Dawgs best Billies, ‘Cats

Jack Callahan blocks a long three-point attempt by Glide’s Dillon Towne. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE The 13th-ranked Creswell Bulldogs improved to 5-2 and are second in league standings, behind eighth-ranked Coquille (6-1), heading into the final week of regular league play. The Dawgs…

Color Guard rallies home crowd with halftime show

CHS color guard members Carley Wilkerson (foreground) and Anna Mercer perform with the team during halftime of the girls’ basketball game against Cascade Christian on Jan. 23. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Creswell High’s eight-member Color Guard team performed a rousing routine during halftime…

Dawgs honor seniors at home meet, prep for Districts

The Bulldogs honored senior wrestlers (from left) Blake Nelson, Jeramiya Yates, Alexia Vinje and Raven Rimer during a home four-way meet last week. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Seniors Blake Nelson, Jeramiya Yates, Alexia Vinje and Raven Rimer were congratulated by their families and…

Dawgs improve to 12-8 with nonleague win

A foul on the shot sends Chance Bellew to the line for a pair of clutch free throws in the final two minutes of the Bulldogs’ 46-41 victory over Cascade Christian. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Snowy pass conditions grounded the Creswell Bulldogs, forcing…

Nonleague win bumps Lady Dawgs to 14-6

Bailey Howell reaches to grab an offensive rebound before putting it back for two of her game-high 18 points against Cascade Christian. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Dicey conditions over the pass kept the Creswell Bulldogs from making their scheduled trip to La Pine…

Pleasant Hill Basketball

Billies guard Angeni Yeo attempts a free throw at the foul line during the third quarter of the Pleasant Hill-La Pine game on Jan. 16. Yeo made six of her 10 free throw attempts. CHRISTOPHER PALANUK Pleasant Hill vs. La Pine on Jan. 16. The…

Pleasant Hill wrestlers place fourth at Junction City

Billies wrestler Aston Ruchti struggles to keep Scio opponent Hunter Robinson from overtaking him during the second round of their bout. Pleasant Hill hosted a four-team divisional coed meet against Colton, Harrisburg and Scio on Jan. 18. The Billies won against Colton, 15-6; lost to…

Split has Dawgs tied for second in league

After splitting two road games, the Creswell Bulldogs – who trounced Harrisburg, 57-35, on Jan. 16 but had fourth-ranked Coquille return the favor, 49-63, on Jan. 19 – are in a three-way tie, with Glide and Pleasant Hill, at 3-2 for second in league standings,…