EUGENE, Ore. — Rugby will soon be a part of Physical Education classes in the 4J School District. A U.S. rugby player came to Eugene to show instructors how to introduce the sport to kids. Portland resident Troy Hall trained volunteers from the University of Oregon Women’s Rugby Team and Men’s Rugby Team and other community members different practice … Continue reading »
Ducks Track Team Co-Hosts Clinic
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon track team kicked off its outdoor season Saturday, but they weren’t the only ones taking Hayward Field. The U of O track team and the City of Eugene teamed up to provide a free clinic for children Saturday. Children got to meet athletes and coaches from the U … Continue reading »
Willamette Girls Basketball Wins State
EUGENE, Ore, — The Willamette High School girls basketball team has much to celebrate Friday, a champion’s assembly was held to recognize the team’s state championship win. The girls beat Springfield High School after narrowly losing to them last year. “This year I felt like our younger kids have matured, and I felt like we … Continue reading »
Crossfit Competition Coming to Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Crossfit is a growing exercise trend around the world and especially here in Lane County. The high-intensity workout breeds some cut-throat competition, and one local gym is looking to show the best of that off in a regional tournament. Track Town Crossfit in downtown Eugene is one of eight Crossfit gyms in … Continue reading »
JCHS Girls Basketball Sent Off to State
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — The Junction City High School Girls Basketball Team is heading off to the state tournament for the first time since 2007. The small town school team got quite the sendoff. All the students and administrators, plus some community members, gathered in the high school parking lot to see the girls off … Continue reading »
UO Acro and Tumbling Goes for Three-Peat
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon is blazing the path for a new NCAA women’s sport. Oregon launched its acrobatics and tumbling team four years ago. The team earned the 2012 championship title, and it’s ready to bring home the title again. Two days a week during season, 35 women on the Oregon Acrobatics … Continue reading »
Inaugural KEZI 9 Sports Oscars
EUGENE, Ore. — The KEZI 9 Sports team gives out awards on Oscar night to honor the past year in sports in the Willamette Valley. Awards include Best Director (coach), Best Picture (team), Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Original Score.
Young Shooters Taking Aim
CRESWELL, Ore. — Winter high school sports include basketball, wrestling, swimming and hockey. Another sport is making a name for itself in western Oregon: clay target shooting. More than 50 students a week from western Oregon arrive for practice in Creswell. Just like other high school sport, they bring their gear–ear protection, eye protection, shells … Continue reading »
De’Anthony Thomas Visits Local School
EUGENE, Ore. — Students at McCornack Elementary got a special message from one of the Duck football team’s star players Thursday. De’Anthony Thomas toured the school and spoke to a classroom before heading to the gym for the assembly. There, he answered kids’ questions about his childhood, how he started playing football and what his … Continue reading »
Web Extra: Luke Jackson Named NCU Coach
EUGENE, Ore. — Former Oregon and Creswell High star Luke Jackson was introduced as the head coach of Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon on February 20th, 2013. Jackson was the 10th overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft, and this is his first coaching job. Click above to watch his entire introductory press conference. Here … Continue reading »
