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 Harrisburg; and lost to Scio,[Read More…]

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, behind Coquille (5-0). At Harrisburg,[Read More…]

The 12th-ranked Lady Dawgs are second in league standings after splitting two road games last week. Creswell downed Harrisburg 49-35 on Jan. 16 but missed their chance to share first place in falling 30-45 to eighth-ranked Coquille on Jan. 19. Coquille (5-0) holds a one-game league advantage over Creswell (4-1).[Read More…]

The CHS competition cheer team placed third at Saturday’s Newberg Classic. From left, back: Mikiah Southmayd, Ali Goyen, Emily Plourde and Arian Lawson. Middle: Haley Smith and Kiara McNamara. Front: Skye Wagner. CHRISTINE HARPER Winning a trophy in their first outing of the season was a great confidence builder for[Read More…]

Kobe Sanders (top) uses his Santiam Christian opponent’s ankle to force him to the mat during the Jefferson league dual meet. PETE NELSON It was a busy week for Bulldog wrestlers – and overall, a successful one. At a league dual hosted by Jefferson on Jan. 18, Kobe Sanders –[Read More…]

Cali Allen scores on a lay-in after grabbing a steal against the Billies. GINI DAVIS The 12th-ranked Lady Bulldogs defeated visiting Pleasant Hill 48-37 on Jan. 9 and edged host Glide 44-42 on Jan. 12. After a slow start, the Lady Dawgs trailed their rival Billies 8-9 after the first[Read More…]

Bulldog guard Trey Magnuson attempts to block a lay-up shot by Billies guard Zach Hart during the second quarter of the boy’s Creswell vs. Pleasant Hill varsity match-up on Dec. 9. CHRISTOPHER PALANUK/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Bulldog guard Trey Magnuson attempts to block a lay-up shot by Billies guard Zach Hart[Read More…]

Tayler Forsman scores on a drive to the hoop with under a minute remaining to bring the Bulldogs within heel-nipping distance of the visiting Billies. GINI DAVIS A 1-1 week included a tough 54-56 loss to visiting Pleasant Hill on Jan. 9 and a decisive 78-52 victory over host Glide[Read More…]

Blake Nelson (center) receives his tournament championship medal after winning his 220-pound weight class at the Santiam Christian Screamin’ Eagle Tournament. PETE NELSON Blake Nelson of Creswell edged Blake Larson of Dayton 4-3 for the second time this season in a gritty, quadruple-overtime match at 220 pounds during the Screamin’[Read More…]

Titus Mejia-Rice throws his opponent from Scio during the Oregon Classic at Redmond. PETE NELSON In addition to participating in a dual meet at Scio on Jan. 10, Creswell wrestlers faced tough competition at the 48-team Oregon Classic, hosted by Redmond on Jan. 11 and 12. During Day 1 of[Read More…]