EUGENE, Ore. — Growing, there are kids who are good at every subject in school or some who can sing any note, and then there are the ones who can play any sport. Akayla Devereaux is one of those multi-tasking athletes and was recently inspired to add a less conventional competition to her resume. Akayla … Continue reading »
Preview: Lowell Teen Pursues Six Sports
You know those people who are just gifted? Akayla Deveraux is one of them. This 17-year-old already plays five sports but was recently motivated to pursue a sixth. Thursday on KEZI 9 News at 6 p.m., learn more about this Lowell spitfire, her raw talent, dedication and the tragedy that motivates the power in her … Continue reading »
Duck Up for SI Athlete of the Year
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon’s Liz Brenner is one of 10 NCAA athletes up for Sports Illustrated’s Athlete of the Year, and the only multi-sport athlete on the list. Brenner is a powerhouse for the Ducks in four sports as a member of the volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field teams at … Continue reading »
Athletes Play with Concussion Symptoms
(CNN) — By now, it’s pretty clear that concussions, caused by any sport, are pretty serious. But researchers are finding a lot of teens who think it’s still ok to keep on playing with a concussion, even when they know it’s dangerous. A new study conducted by doctors at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, finds high … Continue reading »
Local Businesses React to Trials Return
EUGENE, Ore. — The return of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials is a big win for the local economy. It’s great news for all the track and field fans in town and some say possibly even better news for the local economy. Each business we spoke to said the vibe is infectious and … Continue reading »
Track and Field Trials Return in 2016
SALEM, Ore. — It’s official. Eugene will host the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team trials again in 2016. KEZI 9 News first confirmed this news Wednesday, but the official announcement was made Thursday at the state capitol. Athletes say they knew about a week ago, but couldn’t say anything until now, when the official … Continue reading »
Eugene to Host Track & Field Trials
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials are once again coming to Track Town U.S.A. in 2016. USATF CEO Max Siegel made the announcement Thursday at the Oregon State Capitol building, surrounded by Governor John Kitzhaber, TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna and other supporters. This is the third straight time, and the … 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 »
Thurston Cheer to Nationals
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Thurston High Co-ed Cheer Team is heading to Anaheim for nationals, after taking the state title in their division this weekend. The routine they won with on Saturday in the co-ed division is the same routine they will tweak and take to nationals in March. “Sometimes a class comes through and … Continue reading »
Cottage Grove Triathlon Named Top Race
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove is the only local triathlon in Triathlete Magazine‘s list of the top 22 races in the country. The event that features running, biking and swimming around Cottage Grove made it onto the magazine’s top tris list in the February issue. Coordinators obviously agree the … Continue reading »
