At South Lane School District we want to acknowledge and celebrate an extraordinary fall sports season. This year, over 230 students participated in fall sports, marking the highest participation level in several years. It’s important to recognize the incredible dedication shown by our student-athletes, each committing over 10 hours a week—often spread across five or six days—just for practices. When we add in the time for games and travel to and from away games, the hours add up! Our student-athletes excelled not only in their sports but also in academics. Four fall sports teams ranked among the top ten for team GPAs in 4A: Girls Cross Country (#2), Boys Cross Country (#3), Girls Soccer (#4), and Volleyball (#6). Every fall sports team advanced to the postseason, with each team finishing in third place or higher in league play. Three teams—Boys Cross Country, Boys Soccer, and Football—claimed district titles. 

The Boys Cross Country team particularly shined, finishing 4th at the state championships. This is the second state trophy in the program’s history since 1975, Additionally, we witnessed an extraordinary feat as one student-athlete became our first-ever two-time state champion in cross country, recording the second-fastest time in 4A history. These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work, talent, and perseverance of our student-athletes and coaches, as well as the unwavering support from our amazing families and community.