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THURSTON – You’ll forgive Colts fans if they didn’t see this coming. But there were signs. Two weeks ago, Thurston was coming off a 31-24 win at Class 6A powerhouse…

Lancers axe Thurston’s winning streak

THURSTON – You’ll forgive Colts fans if they didn’t see this coming. But there were signs. Two weeks ago, Thurston was coming off a 31-24 win at Class 6A powerhouse…

Cottage Grove Lions rally to remain perfect

COTTAGE GROVE – The threat was real. The undefeated Cottage Grove Lions, playing in Class 3A after moving from Class 4A, were riding high when Sisters came to town last…

Cottage Grove Lions rally to remain perfect

COTTAGE GROVE – The threat was real. The undefeated Cottage Grove Lions, playing in Class 3A after moving from Class 4A, were riding high when Sisters came to town last…

Pleasant Hill Billies girls soccer edges Sisters, 1-0

PLEASANT HILL – Everything was on the line at the 28-minute mark at Pleasant Hill on Monday. The Billies parents held their breath as they watched senior captain Tessa Hammond…

Pleasant Hill Billies girls soccer edges Sisters, 1-0

PLEASANT HILL – Everything was on the line at the 28-minute mark at Pleasant Hill on Monday. The Billies parents held their breath as they watched senior captain Tessa Hammond…

High School Sports Zone recaps: Oct. 1-8, 2024

Football Creswell Bulldogs 20, Madras Bisons 6 RECAP: The Bulldogs won a confidence-boosting blowout. Senior QB Darien Dewey connected with junior Hunter Mustin for a 32-yard TD and an extra…

High School Sports Zone recaps: Oct. 1-8, 2024

Football Creswell Bulldogs 20, Madras Bisons 6 RECAP: The Bulldogs won a confidence-boosting blowout. Senior QB Darien Dewey connected with junior Hunter Mustin for a 32-yard TD and an extra…

High School Sports Zone Previews: Oct. 10-16

THE MAIN EVENT: Cottage Grove Boys Soccer (5-3) #10 Kicking off: Watch out for the Lions today against the Bulldogs. In 2023, the Lions beat North Bend 5-0. This will…

High School Sports Zone Previews: Oct. 10-16

THE MAIN EVENT: Cottage Grove Boys Soccer (5-3) #10 Kicking off: Watch out for the Lions today against the Bulldogs. In 2023, the Lions beat North Bend 5-0. This will…

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Volleyball: Pleasant Hill Billies sweep Bulldogs

Creswell’s junior middle block, Teighlor Nunez, and Pleasant Hill’s outside hitter, Cheyenne Green, battling with the ball on the inner court on September 26. McKENZIE DAYS / CHRONICLE PHOTO

Students mimicked barking and made sheep sounds that echoed in the Creswell gym last Thursday night. The Creswell student section rocked the stands with chants while coated in camo, and parents roared in applause for every point.

These were the sounds of the annual familial rivalry: Creswell and Pleasant Hill volleyball.

The No.1 Pleasant Hill Billies handled No.12 Creswell 3-0 in their season’s first meeting, 5-13, 25-19, and 25-13.

Billies coach Jessica Crawford emphasized that when it comes to rivalry games or fierce opponents, their focus is less on the individual opponent and more on refining the team’s harmony.

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