Summer Sports Zone June 26

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Drifters Youth Camp; Springfield’s Ryker Rohaley

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In the huddle: QB, ‘Chronicle’ to publish diary
An inside look at the summer schedule and travels of a top-flight quarterback prospect. Ryker Rohaley, a rising sophomore, will publish a daily diary from the Manning Passing Academy this… Read more.
In the huddle: QB, ‘Chronicle’ to publish diary
An inside look at the summer schedule and travels of a top-flight quarterback prospect. Ryker Rohaley, a rising sophomore, will publish a daily diary from the Manning Passing Academy this… Read more.
Play it forward: Drifters coach kids
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters roster is made up of players from all over the country wearing many different hats: Collegiate ballplayer. House guest. Community leader. Baseball ambassador. And this… Read more.
Play it forward: Drifters coach kids
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters roster is made up of players from all over the country wearing many different hats: Collegiate ballplayer. House guest. Community leader. Baseball ambassador. And this… Read more.
Summer sports notebook: Bengtson goes out in record fashion at Nike
The Nike Outdoor Nationals, an event for high school and middle school track and field athletes, finished at Hayward Field last week. It also wrapped up Cottage Grove’s Carter Bengtson’s… Read more.
Summer sports notebook: Bengtson goes out in record fashion at Nike
The Nike Outdoor Nationals, an event for high school and middle school track and field athletes, finished at Hayward Field last week. It also wrapped up Cottage Grove’s Carter Bengtson’s… Read more.


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Pickles, fireworks provide big bangs

Bengston letting out a Lion roar after his finish.

SPRINGFIELD – Saturday evening, fans packed the stands like sardines to see Springfield take on the Portland Pickles. Despite the 19-4 loss, fans stayed until the end to witness a fireworks show worth the price of admission. The Springfield crowd of nearly 1,000 helped bring spirits to the team during a tough outing.

“We love having the support and people in the seats. It’s a lot more fun to play with people backing you and cheering you on, so that’s huge for us,” Drifters assistant coach Matt Hubbs said.

The cheering only increased after the game subsided as fans spilled onto Hamlin field to watch the fireworks. As the show illuminated the night sky with a dancing array of explosions, kids ran and played as their parents looked up in awe.

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