Oregon Conference Update: Devastation on the Diamond, Hope on the Track, Course

Jack Heffernan FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

After seasons that were riveting in their own unique ways, both the baseball and softball teams saw their season come to an end on Sunday. The No.1-ranked softball team fell short of its championship goals, while baseball could not advance in the NCAA playoffs — owing in large part to losing two of its top pitchers early in the season and the …

Duck Softball: Senior Leadership Will be Crucial on the Road to OKC

Will Denner FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

As the one of the most successful Oregon Ducks’ softball regular seasons concludes after this weekend’s series with the Arizona Wildcats, it’s time to give a round of applause to the Ducks’ seniors: Third baseman Courtney Ceo, catcher/right fielder Alexa Peterson and first baseman Kailee Cuico.  But their strong play on the field isn’t the only thing in need of …

Oregon Conference Update: Pivotal Month on the Track, and in the Fields

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Oregon’s spring sports are moving at a tremendous pace as we head into the final month of regular season games on the diamond and a speedy stretch of 11 events for Outdoor track and field. It is still an early season for Oregon’s track and field teams, but the expectations are high after sweeping the 2013 Indoor Championships.  These early …