High School Sports Zone November 28

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‘Luke’s skywalkers’ – Jackson keeps a healthy balance while taking over Class 3A Billies

CRESWELL – It’s probably fair to say that Luke Jackson is heavily invested. As he begins his first year running the boys basketball program at Pleasant Hill High School, he’s…

‘Luke’s skywalkers’ – Jackson keeps a healthy balance while taking over Class 3A Billies

CRESWELL – It’s probably fair to say that Luke Jackson is heavily invested. As he begins his first year running the boys basketball program at Pleasant Hill High School, he’s…

Winter Sports Preview – Rebuild? Springfield Millers maintain big goals

SPRINGFIELD – Rebuild? Who said anything about rebuilding the Springfield High girls basketball program? Just because star players like Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam– who championed the Millers to three straight state…

Winter Sports Preview – Rebuild? Springfield Millers maintain big goals

High School Sports Zone Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball

COTTAGE GROVE LIONS ç¬†ï½ª Address: 1375 S. River Rd. ç¬†ï½ª Head coach: Pete LeMay, 3rd year at Cottage Grove (34-41 career record). 2023-24 SEASON: 15-13 overall … 2-6 in league…

High School Sports Zone Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball

COTTAGE GROVE LIONS ç¬†ï½ª Address: 1375 S. River Rd. ç¬†ï½ª Head coach: Pete LeMay, 3rd year at Cottage Grove (34-41 career record). 2023-24 SEASON: 15-13 overall … 2-6 in league…

High School Sports Zone Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

COTTAGE GROVE LIONS ç¬†ï½ª Address: 1375 S. River Rd. ç¬†ï½ª Head coach: Seth Hutchison, 7th year at Cottage Grove (44-87 career record). 2023-24 SEASON: 8-15 overall … 1-7 league ……

High School Sports Zone Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

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Lions finally meet their match after magical season

PHOTO PROVIDED / CGHS YEARBOOK Gavin Grogan & Cameron “CJ” Dugas embrace in consolation after realizing their ‘24 season is ending.

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 during their first year as a Class 3A football participant, fell 46-7 against Burns’ high-powered running game in the first round of the OSAA state playoffs on Saturday.

Outside the locker room where parents and fans awaited the players, one could hear the faint rustling of the leaves that matched the solemn postgame atmosphere.

“Well, at least we don’t have to go to Medford next weekend,” one parent said, piercing the silence as he attempted to lighten the mood.

When the team finally walked out of the locker room, there were red faces, puffy eyes, and downcast profiles.

Most went directly to their parents for a consolation embrace.

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