The Grove Trilogy Challenge 2023 Recap
The Professional Disc Golf Association held The Grove Trilogy Challenge on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Updated: 1 day ago
Lions place 3rd in state finals, best finish in 46 years
In a stunning display of athleticism, the CG Track and Field & Cross-Country boys program finished in third place at the OSAA 4A State Championships last weekend May 26-27.
Updated: 1 week ago
Cyclists return for the Oregon Gran Fondo at Bohemia Park
Cyclists rejoice as the 2023 Oregon Gran Fondo returns to Cottage Grove and is anticipated to draw 300 riders from around the world. For the 130-mile Adventure Route, riders will leave Bohemia Park in a mass starting at 7 a.m., and for the other routes, it will be 8:30 a.m.
Updated: 1 week ago
Lions back-to-back district champions after 3-point upset in N. Bend
The Lions, who are the 2023 Boys District Champions and Coed Champions, had a strong two days at the district competition on May 19 and 20 in North Bend.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Lions win the Wally Ciochetti Invitational for the first time
After 17 completed events on May 12, the Cottage Grove boys' team defeated Philomath by seven points, 95-88, to win the Ciochetti Championship for the first time since the tournaments' inception.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Rhoads drives Lions win against Illinois Valley, 10-9
The Lions celebrate after a 10-9 victory over Illinois Valley on Wednesday, April 3
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Lady Lions Earn First Sky-Em Win
After a long, difficult 13-game losing streak, the Cottage Grove girls basketball team got a taste of victory last week against the North Bend Bulldogs, winning 45-38. It was the Lady Lions’ first league win of the season.
Updated: 3 months ago
Raven and the Luckcuck Duck
"Cook has a series of stories written down about one particular dog he is fond of, Raven, a black lab. “I like to call them the ‘when all is lost’ stories. Over the 13 years I had the dog, there was 30 plus things that I remember, where I wouldn’t necessarily call them miracles, but a normal person would walk away and say this can’t be done."
Updated: 6 months ago
Lions boys finish 8th, girls take 7th at XC state championships
The Lions boys made history by having two individual runners place in the top 10, while also finishing in the top 10 in the first back-to-back seasons at state since 1968-69 with their eighth-place finish. Their female teammates also came into the weekend ranked outside the top 10 but put together a strong finish to finish seventh overall —which is the second-best finish in school history.
Updated: 7 months ago
Anna Baltrusch keeps Bulldogs Volleyball rolling
Baltrusch was named to the position in 1996 and has only taken one year away from the program, and that was when she coached the eighth-grade team. Like many other times in that span, yet again she led the team to the playoffs this year.
Updated: 7 months ago
Warriors on the hunt for second straight championship
Last Wednesday, Oct. 26, the North Douglas Warriors volleyball team began their hunt for a second 1A state championship when they hosted the Lost River Raiders, who made the 3 ½ hour road trip for the first round of the playoffs.
Updated: 7 months ago
Middlefield superintendent earns honors
One of the men’s club members nominated Vandehey while a city worker wrote a letter further advocating for him to win the award. Cottage Grove Public Works Director Faye Stewart called to tell Vandehey he had won and congratulated him.
Updated: 7 months ago
War Eagles going to battle for playoffs
In the 2A Special District 3 League, the War Eagles are looking to make the playoffs.
Updated: 7 months ago
Aqua Lions Water Polo Team looking to finish season strong
The Cottage Grove Water Polo teams played their first home games of the season against the Willamette Wolverines on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Updated: 7 months ago
Jaden Owens named OSAA athlete of the week
Jaden Owens, a senior on the Cottage Grove cross country team, has been named the OSAA Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 10-16, an award earned by athletes across 1A-6A among all sports.
Updated: 7 months ago
Annual soccer game honors Tim Eckstine
Tim Eckstine lived a short, but extortionary life. Friends and family recently gathered to honor him by playing the game he loved.
Updated: 8 months ago
Tiffanie Williams of Cottage Grove takes home Emerald Valley USBC Bowler of the Year award
Over the years, several Cottage Grove bowlers have been honored by the Emerald Valley USBC.
Updated: 10 months ago
Local church gym looks to resume community use
Local church has offered a spot for residents to take advantage of an indoor gymnasium.
Updated: 10 months ago
‘He had the heart of a lion’
May 12, 2022 — Wally Ciochetti’s impact still felt
Updated: 1 year ago
Athlete of the Week - Emily Pacheco
This week’s athlete of the week is Cottage Grove softball player Emily Pacheco. Pacheco pitched all but one inning in the Lions double header sweep against Douglas.
Updated: 1 year ago
Winter Season Honors
Many local athletes put together good seasons and were recognized at the end of the year by making the final conference selections. Here is the compiled list for the players who made all conference selections for basketball.
Updated: 1 year ago
Athlete of the Week - Jeffery Conklin
This week’s athlete of the week is Middle School Wrestler Jeffery Conklin. Conklin took first in his 102 weight class on Sunday, Feb. 19 and will move onto Council Bluff, Iowa this April.
Updated: 1 year ago
Athlete of the Week - Emme Whitson
Whitson has been averaging an incredible 27 points per game in Creswell’s last three games.
Updated: 1 year ago
Sutherlin outlasts Bulldog girls
Prior to their meeting with Sutherlin, the Creswell girls basketball team was riding a small win streak of three in a row and scoring over 50 points per game in each win. The Bulldogs traded punches with Sutherlin in the first half of their contest, but the visitors proved why they are a top contender for a state championship as they ultimately defeated Creswell 58-41.
Updated: 1 year ago
Special Olympic team wins big at State
Special Olympic team shines at State competition
Updated: 5 years ago
Lane Community College names new cross country coach
New track coach for LCC
Updated: 5 years ago
Marc Scott rules 10K in day one of NCAA Championship
Day one of NCAA Championships
Updated: 6 years ago
Gary Roberts wins director of the year
CGHS's Roberts wins athletic director of the year
Updated: 6 years ago
Lion track teams make school history
Track teams bring home back-to-back championships
Updated: 6 years ago
Ciochetti Invitational held at Cottage Grove High School
Boys take home second place
Updated: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 years ago
Bulldogs steal bases, game from Lions
Despite a rally, the Lady Lions could not come back against Sutherlin
Updated: 6 years ago
Take advantage of free fishing days April 22-23
ODFW announces free fishing days for 2017
Updated: 6 years ago
10th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Around the Corner
The new class to be inducted to the hall of fame
Updated: 6 years ago
Lions start road trip 1-2, split doubleheader with Sisters
Lion's start road trip
Updated: 6 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: 6 years ago
Cottage Grove Speedway is Gettin Dirty on Earth Day!!
Gettin Dirty on Earth Day
Updated: 6 years ago
Goodbye to our seniors
Kory Parent kicks off a season-long send-off for our seniors.
Updated: 6 years ago
Coach Kyle Temple headed to UCC
After three years, Temple will join UCC's team.
Updated: 6 years ago