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HSSZ Capsules: Week of March 14

THE MAIN EVENT: BASEBALL THURSTON VS. SHELDON■ What2know: Thurston (28-3 record in 2023) vs. Sheldon (15-14 record in ’23) at University of Oregon’s PK Park. … Wednesday at 7 p.m.■ Leading off: The Colts baseball team, reigning Class 5A state champs, begin their 2024 campaign…

Gymnast’s routine: Pushing the limits

SPRINGFIELD – Jaxon Eastwood says his favorite event is the pommel horse. Hmmm. That’s a little odd to hear. Because the local gymnastics star is all about high bars. Last Friday, while representing the National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics in the 33-team Emerald Team Challenge…

Romero-Ah Sam to the rescue

Senior standout scores 27, helps send Millers to state tourney SPRINGFIELD – With their season on the line – and hopes of winning back-to-back state titles in jeopardy – the Springfield High girls turned to a familiar figure, the two-time defending state player of the…

HSSZ Capsules – Week of March 7

THE MAIN EVENT – GIRLS BASKETBALL #7 Springfield Millers vs. #2 Crater Comets■ Who: The Millers (17-8) vs. the Comets (24-1)■ Where: Linfield University, 900 SE Baker St., McMinnville■ Tickets: Student (5 thru HS senior).  Adults $10 per session, students $6 per session. All sessions: Adults…

DYNASTY: THS girls wrest another 5A title

PORTLAND – The Thurston Colts girls wrestling team is back on top after winning the Class 6A/5A Wrestling State Championship at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland last weekend. The Colts scored a girls state record 140.5 points over the two-day event, beating out Dallas…

Creswell girls’ defense drives playoff run

CRESWELL – After losing their first battle against Coquille to open the season, the Creswell Bulldogs girls avenged that loss Saturday night, winning 61-41 to advance to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. According to head coach Tyler Hollingsworth, the win was a testament to…

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