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Lions finally meet their match after magical season

COTTAGE GROVE – It often felt like a carnival after Cottage Grove football games this season. A cacophony of celebration – fans cheering, players striding with confidence, celebratory hugs all around. It was a different scene on Saturday. The Lions, undefeated through nine regular-season games…

Bengtson roars to 2nd title; Lions prowl podium

CG boys finish 4th at state; Cardwell earns Top-10 status EUGENE – Carter Bengtson has had difficulty kicking the head cold and stomach flu that’s been nagging him for the past month or so.  But the Cottage Grove senior had no problems outkicking the competition…

Ay, Caramba! NFL comes to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – Residents already thrilled to have the nation’s No. 1 college football team in their backyard are now looking forward to having the NFL’s Monday Night Football game on Dec. 9 played  in Springfield. What a season for area football fans.  And Simpsons fans. …

Colts roll on Senior Night, march into playoffs  

THURSTON – The Colts streaked past Eagle Point 5-0 in their last regular-season game on Senior Night. However, it didn’t seem easy at first. The Colts struggled in the first half, lacking energy and connection, which resulted in a scoreless first half. The Colts went…

HSSZ Previews & Recaps: Nov. 7 Edition

Previews VOLLEYBALL PLEASANT HILL (27-1, #1) Setting up: The Billies charge into the quarterfinals this Friday. They have a rematch against Westside Christian. Although the Billies have the edge over the Eagles based on the record, this might be the biggest test of their playoff…

HSSZ Football Recaps: Nov. 7 Edition

CRESWELL 16, LA PINE 6 ■ RECAP: The Bulldogs sealed their season with a 4-5 record and No.22 ranking. After a first-quarter safety, Hunter Mustin scored on a 2-yard run. The missed extra-point try left Creswell with an 8-0 lead. QB Darien Dewey had a…

Bulldogs’ Worsham resigns as football head coach

CRESWELL— Creswell football coach Scott Worsham announced to his staff Monday, Oct.28, that his eight-year head coaching career was ending.  “After eight years as the head football coach at Creswell High School, I have decided to step down,” Worsham said. “This was not an easy…

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