Russell Named Gatorade National POY

Springfield forward Mercedes Russell: WNBA Champion Maya Moore: Springfield head coach Bill Wagner: Courtesy: Fleishman-Hillard Inc. SPRINGFIELD, Ore.– In its 28th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Mercedes Russell of Springfield High School (Springfield, Ore.) as its 2012-13 Gatorade … Continue reading »

Willamette Wins, Churchill Falls

Churchill could not complete the dream season, as the Lancers fall to Jefferson 59-53. Keidren Johnson and Andrew Smith each had 13 points in the loss. Willamette stunned Mercedes Russell and Springfield with a 48-41 win to claim the girl’s state championship. The Wolverines limited Russell to just 12 points and six rebounds. Lexi Bando … Continue reading »

Favorites Advance To 5A Title Games

EUGENE, Ore. — The Class 5A State Title games are set, and they are the match-ups that most neutral observers hoped to see. On the boys side, Churchill beat Mountain View and Jefferson beat Silverton to set-up a Championship game between Churchill and Jefferson, the two top ranked teams in the state. On the girls … Continue reading »

Roundball Wrap – February 22, 2013

It’s the final week of the regular season for some and the start of post-season play for others. In this week’s Rounball Wrap, we bring you highlights from Thurston’s play-in game, the final games of the Midwestern and Mid-Willamette regular seasons, plus post-season action from the rest of the levels.

Roundball Wrap – February 8, 2013

This week’s Roundball Wrap features some great finishes, including a buzzer beater. Sheldon looks for its 13th win in a row. Chaney Wyatt dunks again on our KEZI 9+ Roundball Wrap Game of the Night. Plus, complete highlights from around the area.

Roundball Wrap – February 1, 2013

The first Roundball Wrap of the month of February includes our game of the night between North Eugene and Churchill. Sheldon looks to make it 11 wins in a row. Plus, action from the rest of the Midwestern League, the Mid-Willamette and the girls, including Springfield’s Mercedes Russell setting a school record.

Roundball Wrap – January 25, 2013

This week’s Roundball Wrap features our KEZI 9+ Game of the Night between South Eugene and Springfield. Also, highlights from Churchill/Willamette, Sheldon/Thurston, Mid-Willamette league play for both the girls and the boys and other action.

Roundball Wrap – January 18, 2013

Check out the year’s second edition of Roundball Wrap! This week’s show featured highlights and postgame sound from our KEZI 9+ Game of the Night between South Eugene and Sheldon. The Churchill boys hosted Thurston, trying to get back on track after two straight losses. Also, plenty of entertaining girls matchups, Willamette visited North Eugene … Continue reading »

Roundball Wrap – January 11, 2013

It’s the first Roundball Wrap of the season. Mercedes Russell and the Millers look for a win over Springfield. Plus, our KEZI 9+ Roundball Wrap game of the night features the Sheldon and Marist girls. Also, other highlights and scores from Friday.

KEZI’s Top 9 Sports Stories Of 2012

Oregon certainly is coming into its own in the world of sport, and in 2012 the trend continued. Oregon State coach Mike Riley, who had some fans calling for him to be fired the end of last season, led the Beavers to a 9-3 record and has a legitimate case for Coach of the Year. … Continue reading »

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