High School Sports Zone October 16

High School Sports Zone
The Chronicle

Teighlor Nunez leads Bulldogs to first win over Billies since 2022; Creswell girls upset Central Linn

Athlete Of The Week

Presented by: State Farm

Pleasant Hill Football – Jacob Neely

Neely has been elite in very phase of the game for the Billies this season. The senior standout has totaled 719 offensive yards from scrimmage (488 receiving, 132 rushing, 99 passing) and 12 touchdowns on offense. Defensively, he leads the team with 5 interceptions, adding 27 tackles, a fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown. He’s also contributed as the team’s punter and return specialist, averaging 17.4 yards per punt return and 13.6 per kickoff return. He led the Billies to their 52-0 win on the road againist La Pine last week when he caught two touchdown passes for 116 yards and added 48 rushing yards for two more touchdowns.

The Main Event:

SISTERS (5-1) AT PLEASANT HILL (5-1)

■ Game facts: Game facts: Game facts: Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. … The Outlaws are ranked No. 6 in Class 3A and the Billies are ranked No. 17.
■ Tickets: Tickets: Adults $5.00…students $4.00…seniors $3.00
■ What2Know: The Outlaws have won this matchup five years running. The Outlaws have made the playoffs each of the past three years, while the Billies have not made an appearance since 2016. However, Kenny Koberstein’s team continues to show that the past struggles of the program won’t stop them from succeeding this year. Last week’s 52-point win over La Pine was the Billies’ largest since 2017, and the program’s five-game win streak is the longest since 2011. These teams sit atop 3A Special District 3, but Sisters’ Class 3A rank is much higher because of a stronger strength-of-schedule metric.
– Eli Thomas, The Chronicle

Top Stories, Recaps & More

Culture carrier: Nunez lifts Creswell ‘family’
CRESWELL – Creswell volleyball player Teighlor Nunez took a while to break out of her shell, according to head coach Anna Baltrusch.She had come into Creswell her freshman year already… Read more.
Culture carrier: Nunez lifts Creswell ‘family’
CRESWELL – Creswell volleyball player Teighlor Nunez took a while to break out of her shell, according to head coach Anna Baltrusch.She had come into Creswell her freshman year already… Read more.
Twice as nice: Bulldogs boys, girls soccer teams share same coach – and success
HALSEY, Ore. – The Creswell girls soccer team walked onto Central Linn Elementary School’s field on Friday looking to cool off one of the hottest high school teams in Special… Read more.
Twice as nice: Bulldogs boys, girls soccer teams share same coach – and success
HALSEY, Ore. – The Creswell girls soccer team walked onto Central Linn Elementary School’s field on Friday looking to cool off one of the hottest high school teams in Special… Read more.
Colts back on top, eye Churchill
THURSTON – The No. 14 Thurston Colts football team were expecting an all-out brawl for the Special District 4 title against No. 10 Crater this past Friday. The Comets, after… Read more.
Colts back on top, eye Churchill
THURSTON – The No. 14 Thurston Colts football team were expecting an all-out brawl for the Special District 4 title against No. 10 Crater this past Friday. The Comets, after… Read more.
Cottage Grove boys win big at Paul Mariman, Thurston dominates
The seventh-seeded Class 4A Cottage Grove’s boys cross country team captured their first team title at Paul Mariman Invitational, finishing 28 points ahead of No. 4 Philomath. It was a… Read more.
Cottage Grove boys win big at Paul Mariman, Thurston dominates
The seventh-seeded Class 4A Cottage Grove’s boys cross country team captured their first team title at Paul Mariman Invitational, finishing 28 points ahead of No. 4 Philomath. It was a… Read more.
Cottage Grove battles Marist in Sky-Em title hunt; Creswell dominates with back-to-back shutouts
In boys soccer last week, Cottage Grove beat North Bend 4-2 last Monday. The Lions had 57% percent to North Bend having 42% percent. They recorded a total of 27… Read more.
Cottage Grove battles Marist in Sky-Em title hunt; Creswell dominates with back-to-back shutouts
In boys soccer last week, Cottage Grove beat North Bend 4-2 last Monday. The Lions had 57% percent to North Bend having 42% percent. They recorded a total of 27… Read more.
Cottage Grove bounces back against Marshfield; Creswell snaps Pleasant Hill streak
In area volleyball last week, Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic 3-0 last week and went 0-2 against the Spartans for the season. However, they upset Marshfield 3-2 on Monday… Read more.
Cottage Grove bounces back against Marshfield; Creswell snaps Pleasant Hill streak
In area volleyball last week, Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic 3-0 last week and went 0-2 against the Spartans for the season. However, they upset Marshfield 3-2 on Monday… Read more.
Kai Davis’ 90-yard kickoff return leads Pleasant Hill; Creswell overcomes adversity
The Pleasant Hill Billies football team led area football last week when they earned their second straight easy league win in La Pine over the Hawks 52-0 last Friday. Kai… Read more.
Kai Davis’ 90-yard kickoff return leads Pleasant Hill; Creswell overcomes adversity
The Pleasant Hill Billies football team led area football last week when they earned their second straight easy league win in La Pine over the Hawks 52-0 last Friday. Kai… Read more.
Billies rally late for win; Lions, Millers, and Colts fall in league play
In girls soccer last week, Cottage Grove lost to North Bend 4-1 last Monday. Brielle Engle scored the only goal for the Lions from an assist by Autumn Leach. Goalkeeper… Read more.
Billies rally late for win; Lions, Millers, and Colts fall in league play
In girls soccer last week, Cottage Grove lost to North Bend 4-1 last Monday. Brielle Engle scored the only goal for the Lions from an assist by Autumn Leach. Goalkeeper… Read more.

In case you missed it…

Colts pull away from Millers, 38-7

Thurston’s Cruz Gray celebrates his touchdown rush in the endzone at Silke Field on Friday. ADON ECCLES / THE CHRONICLE

The Thurston Colts entered Silke Field on Friday night looking to extend their nine-game winning streak against the crosstown rival Springfield Millers. After a back-and-forth first half, the Colts were able to do just that, winning 38-7 and extending their winning streak to double digits.

While the boisterous crowd Friday night would suggest a hostile dynamic between the schools, Thurston coach Justin Starck sees it as more of a familial rivalry.

“This always means a lot, it’s the crosstown rivalry,” Starck said. “We have a lot of respect for the folks at Springfield, for coach (Frank) Geske and their players. We see them all the time so it’s like playing a family member, you know? You just give a little bit more when you know the person better.”

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