High School Sports Zone May 29

High School Sports Zone
The Chronicle

Spring sports postseason underway;
Drifters opening night

The Chronicle’s Athlete of the Week:

Kasey Ogan – Thurston Softball

Ogan, a standout on the mound and at first base, helped the Colts go 3-0 last week against Ashland, recording 19 strikeouts against the Grizzlies. Just last week she was crowned the Midwestern League Pitcher of the Year.

Top Stories, Recaps & More

TRUE GRIT: Cottage Grove’s Emily Pacheco and the Lions have clawed their way into the Class 4A postseason.
COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Grove softball team achieved a historic milestone last Friday when the Lions won 6-2 against Phoenix in a play-in round game on the road, advancing… Read more.
TRUE GRIT: Cottage Grove’s Emily Pacheco and the Lions have clawed their way into the Class 4A postseason.
COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Grove softball team achieved a historic milestone last Friday when the Lions won 6-2 against Phoenix in a play-in round game on the road, advancing… Read more.
Bengtson, Lions race to state with record
EUGENE – What does building a legacy mean to you? For Cottage Grove track star Carter Bengtson, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. After breaking the 31-year-standing Sky-Em district meet… Read more.
Bengtson, Lions race to state with record
EUGENE – What does building a legacy mean to you? For Cottage Grove track star Carter Bengtson, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. After breaking the 31-year-standing Sky-Em district meet… Read more.
Opening weekend for Drifters
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters’ season opens this Friday against the Walla Walla Sweets at Hamlin Park. With their overhauled coaching staff and front office, the Drifters hope to launch… Read more.
Opening weekend for Drifters
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters’ season opens this Friday against the Walla Walla Sweets at Hamlin Park. With their overhauled coaching staff and front office, the Drifters hope to launch… Read more.
Creswell boys VB 4th; more sports wrap up
Club sports flag football, boys volleyball and varsity sports tennis, and golf all reached the end of their seasons. In its first season, Pleasant Hill girls flag football went to… Read more.
Creswell boys VB 4th; more sports wrap up
Club sports flag football, boys volleyball and varsity sports tennis, and golf all reached the end of their seasons. In its first season, Pleasant Hill girls flag football went to… Read more.
Beer to lead Lions girls basketball
COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Grove hired Kim Beer to lead its girls basketball program, Athletic Director Garrett Bridgens said last Wednesday. “I feel energized by the reality of being back… Read more.
Beer to lead Lions girls basketball
COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Grove hired Kim Beer to lead its girls basketball program, Athletic Director Garrett Bridgens said last Wednesday. “I feel energized by the reality of being back… Read more.
Creswell Taekwondo star honored as national Athlete of the Week 
COTTAGE GROVE – Creswell resident William Silva, an 11-year-old 1st-degree Black Belt with Rogers Family Martial Arts in Cottage Grove, was named the American Taekwondo Association’s (ATA) Athlete of the… Read more.
Creswell Taekwondo star honored as national Athlete of the Week 
COTTAGE GROVE – Creswell resident William Silva, an 11-year-old 1st-degree Black Belt with Rogers Family Martial Arts in Cottage Grove, was named the American Taekwondo Association’s (ATA) Athlete of the… Read more.
Thurston softball advances to quarterfinals after 11 years
THURSTON — The Thurston softball team advanced to the quarterfinals of 5A softball playoffs for the first time since 2014, downing the West Albany Bulldogs 15-13 in a walk-off win… Read more.
Thurston softball advances to quarterfinals after 11 years
THURSTON — The Thurston softball team advanced to the quarterfinals of 5A softball playoffs for the first time since 2014, downing the West Albany Bulldogs 15-13 in a walk-off win… Read more.
Thurston takes down Putnam in late scoring first round
THURSTON — The Thurston baseball team defeated No. 16 Putnam 6-1 on Tuesday in Round 1 of the 5A baseball playoffs, lagging in the first couple of innings, and then… Read more.
Thurston takes down Putnam in late scoring first round
THURSTON — The Thurston baseball team defeated No. 16 Putnam 6-1 on Tuesday in Round 1 of the 5A baseball playoffs, lagging in the first couple of innings, and then… Read more.
The Main Event: Track and Field State Championships
Just the facts: 1A-6A 2025 OSAA Track and Field State Championships….Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31…Hayward Tickets: Students ($9), adults ($18). Leading off: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Pleasant Hill, Springfield, and… Read more.
The Main Event: Track and Field State Championships
Just the facts: 1A-6A 2025 OSAA Track and Field State Championships….Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31…Hayward Tickets: Students ($9), adults ($18). Leading off: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Pleasant Hill, Springfield, and… Read more.
Spring sports recaps, previews; results and schedules
Baseball Recaps CRESWELL ended its regular season 16-12, secured the No. 2 spot in the Mountain Valley Conference, and earned an automatic bid into the playoffs for the first… Read more.
Spring sports recaps, previews; results and schedules
Baseball Recaps CRESWELL ended its regular season 16-12, secured the No. 2 spot in the Mountain Valley Conference, and earned an automatic bid into the playoffs for the first… Read more.
‘Free Fishing Weekend’ is here
Oregon hosts three Free Fishing Weekends annually, set for mid-February, early June, and Thanksgiving. While the winter and fall weekends can be unreliable, the June Free Fishing Weekend — this… Read more.
‘Free Fishing Weekend’ is here
Oregon hosts three Free Fishing Weekends annually, set for mid-February, early June, and Thanksgiving. While the winter and fall weekends can be unreliable, the June Free Fishing Weekend — this… Read more.


In case you missed it…

McClain leaving Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill Athletic Director, Kyle McClain, looks to the horizon towards a different path. BOB WILLIAMS / THE CHRONICLE PHOTO

PLEASANT HILL – Pleasant Hill High School’s Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Kyle McClain, told The Chronicle on Friday that he would not be returning to Pleasant Hill next year.

He would instead be fulfilling a long-overdue dream of living in a lush, river-flowing, snow-kissed mountain environment: Wyoming.

“I’ve always wanted to live in one of those Big Sky states,” McClain said on Monday. “I love to fly fish and be outdoors. It’s a beautiful area of the country that I always wanted to live in. Also, it’s the right time in my life and in my career to spread my wings and see what’s out there.”

McClain accepted the position of activities director at Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyo. Star Valley is a bigger school that has about 1,000 students compared to Pleasant Hill’s 500. He also leaves behind his managerial roles of attendance and student behaviour, and instead adds a pay raise and a centralized focus on athletics.

“I’ll be solely focused on my passion,” McClain said. “The scope is bigger, but I feel like I’m going to excel in it, because I will have the time to really focus on what I feel is important.”

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