High School Sports Zone October 2

High School Sports Zone
The Chronicle

Second annual Captains Camp;
Billies are humming

Athlete Of The Week

Presented by: State Farm

Mila Nguyen – Creswell Girls Soccer

Leading scorer, Nguyen scored all three goals in Creswell’s two shutout wins, including a game-winning PK against rival Pleasant Hill and a two-goal performance against Santiam Christian last week.

Top Stories, Recaps & More

Billies hold off young Lions, 20-18
COTTAGE GROVE – After a 2-1 start and their first 40 point performance since 2023, it was obvious that first-year coach Kenny Koberstein of the Pleasant Hill football team had… Read more.
Billies hold off young Lions, 20-18
COTTAGE GROVE – After a 2-1 start and their first 40 point performance since 2023, it was obvious that first-year coach Kenny Koberstein of the Pleasant Hill football team had… Read more.
‘Intentional leadership’ focus of OSAA event
EUGENE – The Second annual Captains Camp concluded last Saturday at North Eugene High School, where team captains and aspiring captains from Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) member schools across… Read more.
‘Intentional leadership’ focus of OSAA event
EUGENE – The Second annual Captains Camp concluded last Saturday at North Eugene High School, where team captains and aspiring captains from Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) member schools across… Read more.
Lane County ‘connected’ bike paths initiative is back on track
Cyclists, rev your crankset! Bikers across Lane County will have an abundance of new routes connecting the five districts. Andy Vobora, VP of stakeholder relations for Travel Lane County, helped… Read more.
Lane County ‘connected’ bike paths initiative is back on track
Cyclists, rev your crankset! Bikers across Lane County will have an abundance of new routes connecting the five districts. Andy Vobora, VP of stakeholder relations for Travel Lane County, helped… Read more.
Millers edge Highlanders, Creswell cruises, and league play begins
In area football last week, Springfield edged out North Eugene 35-34 last Friday. Springfield’s ground game, led by Khamani James’ 180 yards and two touchdowns, powered an offensive explosion. The… Read more.
Millers edge Highlanders, Creswell cruises, and league play begins
In area football last week, Springfield edged out North Eugene 35-34 last Friday. Springfield’s ground game, led by Khamani James’ 180 yards and two touchdowns, powered an offensive explosion. The… Read more.
Lions drop Marist, Bulldogs stay hot, league play heats up
Cottage Grove volleyball lost to Marist Catholic narrowly 3-2. They will play again in another Sky-Em game. Last year, the Lions went 1-1 with the Spartans. Creswell had impressive scoring… Read more.
Lions drop Marist, Bulldogs stay hot, league play heats up
Cottage Grove volleyball lost to Marist Catholic narrowly 3-2. They will play again in another Sky-Em game. Last year, the Lions went 1-1 with the Spartans. Creswell had impressive scoring… Read more.
Nguyen, Antone lead charge as Bulldogs and Colts stay hot
Cottage Grove lost to Class 4A powerhouse Marist last week 6-0. Goalkeeper Nora Heegard recorded more than 20 saves.In Class 3A, Creswell went 2-0 last week, with a notable win… Read more.
Nguyen, Antone lead charge as Bulldogs and Colts stay hot
Cottage Grove lost to Class 4A powerhouse Marist last week 6-0. Goalkeeper Nora Heegard recorded more than 20 saves.In Class 3A, Creswell went 2-0 last week, with a notable win… Read more.
Joseph, Crawford, and Strinz deliver as teams push through league
In Class 4A last week, Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic and Marshfield, falling 3-0 in both matches. Against Marist, Jocelyn Joseph was the top performer, recording 7… Read more.
Joseph, Crawford, and Strinz deliver as teams push through league
In Class 4A last week, Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic and Marshfield, falling 3-0 in both matches. Against Marist, Jocelyn Joseph was the top performer, recording 7… Read more.
Buergey shines at Nike Portland; Cottage Grove girls make history at Woahink Invite
Thurston boys took 15th and the girls finished 16th in the Division 1 category at the elite 2025 Nike Portland meet last week. Carson Buergey earned first overall at 15:18.… Read more.
Buergey shines at Nike Portland; Cottage Grove girls make history at Woahink Invite
Thurston boys took 15th and the girls finished 16th in the Division 1 category at the elite 2025 Nike Portland meet last week. Carson Buergey earned first overall at 15:18.… Read more.

The Main Event:

THURSTON (5-1) AT SPRINGFIELD (1-3)

■ Game facts: Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. … The Colts are ranked No. 18 in Class 5A and the Millers are ranked No. 21.
■ Tickets: Adults $6, students $4, ages six and under and seniors are free.
■ What2Know: The Millers look to continue the momentum from a narrow victory over North Eugene last week. The Colts have won this matchup nine years in a row by an average of 38.1 points. Springfield will need to run the ball effectively to succeed, as rushing has accounted for a whopping 75% of its offensive production this season. The Colts defense has been formidable, and matches up well against the run-heavy approach of Springfield. The Colts defense has allowed more than 17 points only once, when they faced Henley’s pass-heavy attack.

In case you missed it…

Mustin rushes Creswell
to victory

Creswell’s Hunter Mustin reacts after the Bulldogs beat the Lions on Friday night.
ADON ECCLES / THE CHRONICLE

CRESWELL – Things weren’t looking promising for the Creswell Bulldogs early this season.

After an 0-2 start, key injuries, and a general lack of execution, the Bulldogs were looking more like the “Under Dawgs” with each game.

But first-year head coach Chase Beach remained confident in the Bulldogs long-term potential – and that faith paid off Friday night.

The Class 3A Bulldogs defeated the Class 4A Cottage Grove Lions 21-13 in what is likely one of the toughest scheduled games of the year.

“It’s special,” Beach said of the team’s first victory. “I think tonight everyone saw the things I was talking about and felt when I first took this job – I’m just so proud of them, man, that’s it. I mean, we’re blessed.”

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