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Geske wants Springfield Millers to ‘play faster’

EUGENE – After two games, an inexperienced Springfield Millers team is beginning to wonder if they’re going to sink or swim in their killer schedule for this year in the…

Geske wants Springfield Millers to ‘play faster’

EUGENE – After two games, an inexperienced Springfield Millers team is beginning to wonder if they’re going to sink or swim in their killer schedule for this year in the…

Answering the call to serve: Longtime coach takes career to high school level with Springfield Millers

SPRINGFIELD – The year was 1994. A 14-year-old Thurston high schooler, Steve Smith was curious about the frisson of excitement around volleyball that rippled throughout his school. At the time,…

Answering the call to serve: Longtime coach takes career to high school level with Springfield Millers

SPRINGFIELD – The year was 1994. A 14-year-old Thurston high schooler, Steve Smith was curious about the frisson of excitement around volleyball that rippled throughout his school. At the time,…

Millers sweep Wildcats behind Hall; Pleasant Hill continues to roll behind Green, Crawford

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Millers beat the Willamette Wolverines 3-0 last Thursday at Millers Pavilion. Miller standouts such as Sailor Hall, Julissa Henderson, and Sofia Yow stole the show. Hall,…

Millers sweep Wildcats behind Hall; Pleasant Hill continues to roll behind Green, Crawford

High School Sports Zone previews, schedules, & results: Sept. 12 Edition

Football Previews COQUILLE RED DEVILS (0-1) AT COTTAGE GROVE LIONS (1-0) Ñ‚Ð¦Ð° Game facts: Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. … 1375 S. River Rd. Ñ‚Ð¦Ð° What2Know: After starting with…

High School Sports Zone previews, schedules, & results: Sept. 12 Edition

Football Previews COQUILLE RED DEVILS (0-1) AT COTTAGE GROVE LIONS (1-0) Ñ‚Ð¦Ð° Game facts: Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. … 1375 S. River Rd. Ñ‚Ð¦Ð° What2Know: After starting with…

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North Star Volleyball Jamboree a showcase for Pleasant Hill Billies’ title quest

The inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree brings together teams from Springfield, Thurston, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill. The Millers are hosting the event and the doors open at noon on Thursday, Aug. 29. FILE PHOTO

“Team first” was a message that reverberated throughout the gym last Thursday at the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree played at Springfield High.

“My success has shown up when I remember being a team player,” said Jen Richardson, owner of Richardson Media who was speaking to the players and coaches before the jamboree games began. “A team with my family, a team with my loved ones, my friends, my colleagues and teammates.”

Richardson’s words accurately depicted the family atmosphere at the event, and reflected the intertwined nature of the communities taking part.

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