Category Sports Zone

TrackTown: A legacy owned by generations

In an article for Eugene Magazine’s Summer 2008 issue, Vin Lananna—former University of Oregon head track & field coach—wrote, “The spirit of TrackTown USA isn’t confined to the track at Hayward Field. Walkers, joggers and runners fill the beautiful trails that wind throughout Eugene and…

Billies baseball advances to first state semi since ’19

PLEASANT HILL – After losing in the quarterfinals the past two years, the Pleasant Hill Billies were facing a familiar foe Friday – fifth-ranked Sisters – and ended up winning 4-1 and advancing to the state semifinals for the first time since 2019. “That was…

Challengers looking to build on success

The Emerald Challengers have been knocking on the door every season during coach Kenny Niles’ tenure.  Will this be the year they finally bust it down?  Now entering his sixth season, Niles has compiled a 220-59 record with the Class AAA American Legion team. Last…