Cottage Grove races against top contenders at LCC
Cottage Grove traveled to Lane Community College (LCC) with 40 other schools for some exciting racing with top contenders from all classifications. The course consisted of two loops; with the teams starting on the soccer field, looping around the campus’ baseball field and ponds twice to then finish on the infamous LCC blue track.
Updated: 3 days ago
North Douglas snaps losing streak to Days Creek
A battle of top 10 teams took place over the past week between fourth-ranked North Douglas and seventh-ranked Days Creek. In the past five matchups with the Wolves from Days Creek, North Douglas has a 1-4 record. A few games into the season North Douglas had to pause volleyball activity because of COVID-19 contact tracing but the Warriors are looking sharp early on this season, only losing one set in their first four games.
Updated: 3 days ago
Creswell trounces Central Linn, moves to 2-0
The Bulldogs saw their first game in two weeks after a COVID-19 breakout at Coquille High School forced the Red Devils to cancel all athletic activities. Creswell hosted the winless Central Linn Cobras this past Friday to see a second Bulldog victory this season.
Updated: 3 days ago
Lions wrangled by Cowboys
The Lions dropped the game 32-7 in their first game in front of a home crowd in two years. The game started out with challenges for both teams.
Updated: 1 week ago
Elkton outmanned against Powers
Elkton squared off against Powers for the first time in the regular season since 2017. Powers had crushed their first opponent Prospect Charter 39-6 while Elkton had also won their first game against rival North Douglas, setting up an early match-up of the unbeaten teams.
Updated: 1 week ago
Lady Lions handle North Valley with ease
From beginning to end, the Lions had their way against the Knights. Led by senior Gracie Arnold, Cottage Grove snagged a 3-0 win in their first game in front of home fans in some time.
Updated: 1 week ago
CGXC races at Stayton
Cottage Grove traveled to Stayton over the weekend and competed against 15 other teams including perennial powerhouse Philomath. Saturday had perfect conditions with the sun out and the temperature keeping at a comfortable, race-conducive level.
Updated: 1 week ago
Creswell volleyball faces top opponents
Top-tier programs in 3A volleyball took the court at Creswell high school this past week. The Highlanders from Burns made the long trip over the mountain and the Sutherlin Bulldogs, a former conference foe to Creswell, got ready to face each other in a battle of the highly competitive programs.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
CG cross country pivots race due to smoke
Some wild events took place on Saturday ahead of the first cross country meet for Cottage Grove. The first meet for the Lions was supposed to take place at Marist High School, but according to OSAA health standards, no athletic events can take place with an AQI over 100.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Elks and Warriors re-spark rivalry
Elkton and North Douglas restarted their rivalry for the first time since 2019, the last time both programs were in the same division. Over the past eight years, North Douglas has had a winning record over Elkton, but the Elks had some positive momentum coming off last week’s jamboree and were ready for Friday night’s game.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Six-man football in full swing
Elkton was the only team last year in the surrounding area to start their six-man football campaign and this year they have been followed by former league-mates North Douglas and Yoncalla as they both joined six-man leagues.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
CG volleyball sweeps jamboree
The Lady Lions welcomed two opponents to their jamboree this past Thursday — the Molalla Indians and conference rival, the Elmira Falcons.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Lions football faces early test
The Lions football program played only one game last year, losing to Philomath, but the Lions did not wait too long to welcome some formidable opponents to Cottage Grove.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Crowd gives new energy to the Prefontaine Classic
The newly renovated Hayward Field welcomed the biggest crowd since its new opening. It was the first meet after the Tokyo Olympics and had a plethora of star-studded athletes making their return to the Diamond League circuit post the Olympics. Along with the return of Sha’Carri Richardson to the women’s 100m race after being left off the USA Olympic roster, Noah Lyles returned in the men’s 200m looking to bounce back after a tough Olympics.
Updated: 1 month ago
Lions Make High Marks at Siuslaw Showcase meet
Cottage Grove will compete at the Sky-Em League Championships next week in Florence.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lady Lions defeat Vikings, fall to Spartans
Last Tuesday (April 13), the Lions finally took their home field to begin the newly formatted six-week 2021 season by welcoming the Siuslaw Vikings to town.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lions on hunt for first victory
The Lions couldn’t bring runners home in the seventh and eventually lost a close one, but not before fighting back from a six-run deficit.
Updated: 5 months ago
Elks send Eagles flying in final 6-man game
“It was a great group of kids,” said coach Jeremy Lockhart. “Our seniors were fantastic, and I’m definitely going to miss all of them. They really made it a special year.”
Updated: 5 months ago
Lions finish soccer season with a roar
Winning was only a portion of what Stewart spent his time coaching the kids to do.
Updated: 5 months ago
Elks buck Warriors at home
Looking forward, Elkton has one final league game on Friday (April 9), and next year they plan to stay as a six-man team for the time being.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lions look to future
“As far as looking farther down the road, we’re always saying, ‘Okay, it’s going to be back on schedule.’" — Head coach Joe Polamalu
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Lions reach playoffs, fall to Sweet Home
The Lady Lions were unable to take the win Tuesday, ending their playoff run — But still with a standout record in a season that was challenging for all.
Updated: 5 months ago
Elks take Cowboys for wild ride
“It was the most exciting game I have ever been a part of. They fought the entire way.” — Elks coach Jeremy Lockhart
Updated: 5 months ago
Lions bear down on Tigers
Cottage Grove plays its final game of the season tonight (April 1) at Siuslaw High School.
Updated: 5 months ago
Lady Lions sink Pirates. Twice
After a crushing victory, the Lionesses had one more bit of business before beginning their second game: Senior Night.
Updated: 6 months ago
Pirates steal narrow win over Lions
In the first quarter, both teams struggled to gain enough yards for first downs, with each being forced to punt twice.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lions continue roaring through season
The first to put the Lions on the score board for the evening was Aldo Rea, who scored with a beautiful cross from Jaden Cameron in the first minute of the game.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lions collar Bulldogs in season opener
The Lions played the first half strong, going into halftime with a tie score of 14-14.
Updated: 6 months ago
Elks scratched by Wolverines, 47-34
Elkton took the lead early in the game, but the Wolverines’ Aaron Sapp had a 64-yard kick return for a touchdown in the first quarter that set the Elks behind.
Updated: 6 months ago
CG Lions boys’ soccer puts best feet forward
The Lions came back strong in the second half, with Aldo Rea scoring a goal at the 50-minute mark to tie the game.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Lions cage Spartans in three sets
Gracie Arnold had a stellar game, serving 100 percent and landing three aces against the Lady Spartans. Arnold also had seven kills and two blocks.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lions roar into soccer season
After the half, the Lions proved to be even more relentless. According to Stewart, “We dominated the second half with two more goals from Aldo Rea and a goal from [junior] Chase Williams.”
Updated: 6 months ago
Elkton jukes Jewel in six-man FB debut
Elkton had a very strong first half, with senior running back Cooper Peters leading in scoring.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Lions serve up win in league opener
Coach Ladd explained that maintaining momentum and energy would be a key element to the team’s future success this season.
Updated: 6 months ago
Lady Lions back on the court this week
With Lane County's new "high risk" designation, the Lady Lins volleyball team kicks off its six-week season March 4 at Elmira.
Updated: 6 months ago
Governor, state health authorities give green light to outdoor contact sports
Revised OHA guidance for outdoor contact sports opens the door for the football season March 1.
Updated: 7 months ago
Lion track teams make school history
Track teams bring home back-to-back championships
Updated: 4 years ago
Ciochetti Invitational held at Cottage Grove High School
Boys take home second place
Updated: 4 years ago
Brett Ollivant preps to leave CGHS
After years as a Lion athlete, Ollivant says goodbye to the gold and blue as he prepares to graduate this June
Updated: 4 years ago
Lions fall to Junction City in doubleheader
“We pitched and played defense well, giving up three runs and five runs”, Lions coach, Dan Geiszler said. “Normally we are going to be right in the game and have a chance to win.”
Updated: 4 years ago
THOUSANDS ROLL INTO EUGENE FOR ROLLER DERBY TOURNAMENT MAY 5-7
When the whistles blow on May 5th, the Lane Events Center will transform as the Big O Roller Derby Tournament kicks off its 6th year.
Updated: 4 years ago
Cottage Grove Speedway is Celebrating The Class of 2017 with Grad Night at the races!!
Cottage Grove Speedway is Celebrating The Class of 2017 with Grad Night at the races!!
Updated: 4 years ago
Bulldogs steal bases, game from Lions
Despite a rally, the Lady Lions could not come back against Sutherlin
Updated: 4 years ago
Take advantage of free fishing days April 22-23
ODFW announces free fishing days for 2017
Updated: 4 years ago
10th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Around the Corner
The new class to be inducted to the hall of fame
Updated: 4 years ago
Lions start road trip 1-2, split doubleheader with Sisters
Lion's start road trip
Updated: 4 years ago
Senior send-offs continue
Hannah Albrecht continues The Sentinel's series on seniors who have spent their high school careers as Lion athletes. During her four years at Cottage Grove High School she's participated in track, volleyball, basketball and soccer and she's excelled in a
Updated: 4 years ago
Cottage Grove Speedway is Gettin Dirty on Earth Day!!
Gettin Dirty on Earth Day
Updated: 4 years ago
Goodbye to our seniors
Kory Parent kicks off a season-long send-off for our seniors.
Updated: 4 years ago
Coach Kyle Temple headed to UCC
After three years, Temple will join UCC's team.
Updated: 4 years ago
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Lions make their mark in district championships
Photos of Logan Lowrey, Fernando Soto-Cruz, Jacob Dunn, Drew Swenson, Cobie Simpson and Trace Nelson from the final rounds of last weekend's OSAA 4A Special District 3 wrestling championships. CGHS sent five to the title round and will have six wrestlers at this weekend's state tournament. PHOTOS BY SHANE RAUM/CGHS