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Millers edge Highlanders, Creswell cruises, and league play begins

In area football last week, Springfield edged out North Eugene 35-34 last Friday. Springfield’s ground game, led by Khamani James’ 180 yards and two touchdowns, powered an offensive explosion. The 35 points were the Millers’ most points scored since Oct. 11 last year. Millers head…

Nguyen, Antone lead charge as Bulldogs and Colts stay hot

Cottage Grove lost to Class 4A powerhouse Marist last week 6-0. Goalkeeper Nora Heegard recorded more than 20 saves. In Class 3A, Creswell went 2-0 last week, with a notable win against Pleasant Hill on Tuesday. In their 1-0 win against the Billies, junior Mila…

Lions drop Marist, Bulldogs stay hot, league play heats up

Cottage Grove volleyball lost to Marist Catholic narrowly 3-2. They will play again in another Sky-Em game. Last year, the Lions went 1-1 with the Spartans. Creswell had impressive scoring performances against Siuslaw / Mapleton and Pleasant Hill last week. They racked up 6 goals…

Mustin rushes Creswell to victory

CRESWELL – Things weren’t looking promising for the Creswell Bulldogs early this season. After an 0-2 start, key injuries, and a general lack of execution, the Bulldogs were looking more like the “Under Dawgs” with each game. But first-year head coach Chase Beach remained confident…

Colts find late replacement, edge Henley 35-27

THURSTON – The Thurston Colts were able to find a last-minute opponent following an unexpected forfeit from its scheduled opponent – South Eugene – then went out and beat Class 4A powerhouse Henley 35-27 on Friday night. South Eugene officials forfeited its matchup with Thurston…

Lions boys soccer learning on the go

COTTAGE GROVE – Two years, two league titles. The Cottage Grove Lions boys soccer team has been dominant under Jaime Urenda. The Lions kicked off their quest for a three-peat Sept. 16 with a 4-1 victory over the Molalla Indians, and then were largely dominated…