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Beginning next school year, Eugene and Springfield high school sports teams can expect more crosstown matchups and fewer long bus rides to away games thanks to a league realignment — except for football, which is being looked at separately. Lilly St. Angelo explains the changes.
Eugene police said a 63-year-old man riding a bike suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run collision on Highway 99. Police were looking for tips on the car that was involved. Grace Chinowsky reports.
Eugene City Club will be exploring the city’s housing and homelessness crises at its Friday meeting. See the details.
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High school sports realignment means less travel for Eugene, Springfield teams
By Lilly St. Angelo
Local high schools in the largest and second-largest OSAA classes will now form a hybrid league, which will mean fewer trips to southern Oregon for student-athletes. Three smaller schools in the county will also shift to new leagues.
Cyclist seriously injured after Highway 99 hit-and-run
By Grace Chinowsky
Police said the driver fled southbound on the highway after the collision, police said.
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
