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WATCH: Dan Lanning Reacts to Oregon’s Second Spring Scrimmage
Head Train Dan Lanning met press reporters complying with Oregon’s 2nd skirmish of springtime technique in Eugene on Saturday.
On skirmish
“It was a great possibility to head out there and also function today. The problems are certainly a little various. I believed we had far better sphere safety in general from an offending point ofview, yet I would certainly claim the protection most likely had the day today. That being stated, last skirmish, crime kinda won, so you wish to see that some as trainers. There was absolutely some misfortune around, and also we did some situational job much like we did previously.”
On protective efficiency
“As a whole, they had a great day. Really, I assume our third-down duration, our crime certainly came in advance. They had some excellent minutes because third-down duration, yet they won several of the situational collection regarding red location, two-minute, we had the ability to obtain some quits.”
On if there has actually been splitting up in between quarterbacks in springtime thus far
“I have actually seen a great deal of competitors. I do not assume it’s stated one method or the various other. No, absolutely not. We wish to remain to see that competitors exist.”
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On exactly how he’s really feeling concerning group with a week up until springtime video game
“I enjoy mentoring these men each day. It’s an enjoyable team. They pertain to function and also absolutely, they understand there’s a great deal of points that we can enhance, yet it’s an enjoyable team to trainer. We have some ability on our lineup, and also I’m delighted to see what they can do. I understand they desire everyone to be there on the 23rd to see them at work.”
On Justius Lowe’s efficiency in springtime
“He’s really an individual I made a note on today due to the fact that he’s had some challenging days early beginning, and also I believed he made a huge enhancement today. He increased and also obtained some affordable spheres and also played physical sometimes. So I was delighted to see that from him. Searching for him to remain to proceed.”
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Oregon Duck’s Softball to Face a Familiar Program in NCAA Tournament
EUGENE- Following a Friday run-rule victory over Boston University, the Oregon Ducks’ softball team is set for a tougher battle at their NCAA Regional in Norman. Still, Friday’s win comes after a disappointing loss in the Pac-12 tournament to Utah, highlighting the team’s resilience.
“The thing I know about this team, since I’ve been a Duck day one, is that the bounce back is always for real,” coach Melyssa Lombardi said. “These guys do a good job of learning from adversity — things that don’t go our way — and really turning it into a positive.”
This positive attitude was evident on the field. Pitcher Elise Sokolsky allowed just two hits and a walk over 5 Innings when Boston did not score. Sokolsky also struck out three different batters. Offensively, seven different Ducks scored or drove in runs, leading Oregon to a statement win over the Terriers.
“Honestly, it really inspires me … having that encouragement that I’m not just doing this for myself, I’m doing this for the people that are hitting, I’m doing this for the people that are working behind me too,” Sokolsky said. “So, it’s really just encouraging to see them put up their fight for me — their best fight — and I’m gonna put up my best fight for them, too.”
“You could see the bounce back we had, to come out and be ourselves. When we’re ourselves we score early, we allow our offense and defense to really work momentum back-and-forth with each other, and they just play free.”
– Melyssa Lombardi
Next, the Ducks will look to upset regional host Oklahoma on Saturday at noon PT. Oregon will be looking to overcome its history against the Sooners. Oregon and Oklahoma have met 16 times, with the Sooners holding a 10-6 edge in the all-time series. The Ducks won their last meeting in 2018 with a score of 5-0.
This game will be particularly interesting for coach Lombardi, who spent 23 years as a player and assistant coach at Oklahoma before taking her career to Eugene. While at Oklahoma, Lombardi helped coach the Sooners’ battery to a combined 20 All-America honors, 37 All-Region accolades, and 77 All-Big 12 awards. Sooner pitchers also racked up six Big-12 Pitcher of the Year awards during her time there.
Lombardi is not the only one in Oregon’s dugout with personal ties to Oklahoma. Former Sooner softball player Sydney Romera and former Oklahoma analyst Sam Marder are now assistants on Lombardi’s staff.
“[Romera] knows what kind of pitches I like and what I don’t like,” said Sooner outfielder Jayda Coleman. “But I think it’s really cool to see just like how we saw Hope and now we get to see Syd. It’s a good little reunion.”
In addition to Oregon’s success Friday, several Ducks were recognized for their outstanding seasons by being named to the NFCA All-Pacific Region teams. Here is a closer look at some of the Ducks’ standouts:
The Oregon Ducks softball team has a challenging matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday. The Ducks will rely on the strong performances of several key players, including NFCA All-Pacific Region honorees KaiLuschar, Ariel Carlson, Alyssa Daniell, Morgan Scott, Paige Sinicki, and Vallery Wong. With a strong showing in the first game and several talented players receiving regional recognition, the Ducks are well-positioned for a competitive second game in Norman.
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How Oregon’s new Planned Parenthood leaders are working to meet increasing need for reproductive health services
Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates both welcomed new CEOs recently.
Dr. Sara Kennedy will oversee Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, which operates clinics in Vancouver, Washington, the Portland metro area, Salem, Bend and Ontario. Amy Handler will oversee Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, which has clinics in the Eugene-Springfield area, Grants Pass and Medford.
They’re taking over at a time when nearly half of U.S. states, including Idaho, have passed laws restricting access to abortion and other reproductive health services after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
“Think Out Loud” host Dave Miller recently spoke to Kennedy and Handler about how Oregon’s Planned Parenthood network is responding. The following excerpts from that interview have been edited for length and clarity.
How they’re serving out-of-state patients post-Dobbs decision
Sara Kennedy: “Since August of 2022, we’ve seen a 1,200% increase in people from Idaho traveling across the state to get care with us… We intentionally, within 12 months of Dobbs, opened up this health center in Ontario, Oregon, with the knowledge that we were going to have to be the caretakers of the state of Idaho.”
Amy Handler: “Actually, even before Dobbs… it only took 10 days after SB8 passed for us to see our first patient from Texas in Medford… That was a family — they showed up with three kids in the backseat and they were like, ‘You were the next available [appointment.] We’re here.’”
SK: “No matter what, Oregon is here to take care of folks within Oregon, Southwest Washington, as well as beyond.”
AH: “We just need to be prepared — at least Oregon, more broadly — to see patients that are in extreme circumstances.”
How they’re preparing for a Supreme Court ruling on abortion medication mifepristone
AH: “All of the attorneys general on the West Coast, from Washington, Oregon and California, have said they will protect us in all scenarios… I think they’re looking at this as a highly unlikely scenario. And we’ve prepared in terms of, we have mifepristone stockpiled in the state, and I think our attorneys general would be looking at any way to fight the case.”
SK: “I want people to know that no matter what — there’s so many scenarios of how this could all play out — Planned Parenthood in Oregon will always provide medication abortion, and it will always be legal, safe and effective here in the state of Oregon.”
How they’re planning to expand across Oregon
AH: “We’re definitely thinking about the coastal communities and how we can grow our telehealth program as a first touchpoint for folks before they come in for their first visit.”
SK: “I look at the state of Oregon and I just see so much opportunity. We only have this one, lone Eastern Oregon health center and we know that there’s a huge number of communities and rural folks who need our care… It takes about a year or two for an organization to plan and make sure that we’re doing this thoughtfully. So we’re a good year or two out [from new clinics opening.]”
PPCW CEO Sara Kennedy and PPSO CEO Amy Handler spoke to “Think Out Loud” host Dave Miller. Click play to listen to the full conversation:
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‘They are stunt kings’: 36th Annual Oregon International Airshow kicks off
HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) – Oregon’s 36th annual international air show kicked off Friday night in Hillsboro and hundreds of people showed up for the occasion!
For people who show up every year, including Chris Roman, he said it never gets old.
“You know, it’s like a birthday. It’s not quite the same every year but it’s still fun each and every year. There’s always something different and there’s always different stories you hear about the pilots so it’s a great time,” Roman said.
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The show features the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper and U.S. Navy F/A-18 Rhino demonstration teams which will both fly heritage flights with the P-51 Val-Halla and F6F Hellcat.
People who attended the event also got to see the F-15 Strike Eagles of the 366th Fighter Wing, the Air Force’s C-17 and KC-135 demonstration teams.
“These guys are acrobats, and they are stunt kings,” Perry Manns said.
Some planes even brought back memories for some, including Teresa Busch.
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“I brought my dad the last year, prior to this passing. He was a World War II vet and Korean war vet, and they treated him like royalty,” Busch said.
Another attendee said seeing the planes up close and personal made him regret his own career decision.
“Oh my God…I should’ve joined the Air Force, instead of the Coast Guard,” Perry Manns laughed.
The 2024 Oregon International Air Show will take the skies from May 17-19 at the Hillsboro Municipal Airport at 3355 NE Cornell Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Tickets can be found here.
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