Fall sports begin Monday August 14th. Athletes must have a completed Participation Permit and current OSAA sports physical on file in the Athletic Office in order to begin on August 14th. Fall sports include football, volleyball, boys soccer, girls soccer, cross country and cheer. Here are some options for obtaining a sports physical.
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Fall Sports 2023
Thursday, June 1st, 2023State Championships
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023Congratulations to our Crater varsity softball team for winning the League Championship! The girls completed an undefeated season in league play (18-0) and are going into the State Playoffs ranked #7 in the State.
Crater beats #10 Centennial at home on 5/23 (7-3) in the OSAA 5A 1st Round State Playoff game advancing them to the Quarterfinals. They will play Bend at Bend High School on Friday 5/26 at 4:30 pm. Adults are $10 and Students are $6.
Below is a link which includes the OSAA 5A State Softball Bracket, broadcast information and online ticket purchasing information. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.
https://www.osaa.org/activities/sbl/brackets
Go Lady Comets!
Congratulations to our Track & Field Team! Boys won District and our team won Coed. Crater had 12 District Champions and 21 State Qualifiers. They’ll be heading to State at University of Oregon’s Hayward Field Friday 5/26 – Sat 5/27.
https://www.osaa.org/championships?view=btf
Good luck team!
CONGRATULATIONS DAVID HEARD!
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023Congratulations to our very own David Heard as he was awarded the Oregon Athletic Director’s Association “Athletic Director of the Year for 5A AND State Athletic Director of the Year 2023 for 3A, 4A & 5A!” As many of you know, David has been an instrumental force in D6 for many years. As coach, principal, AD and teacher, he has made a substantial impact on students and staff during his tenure with us. Additionally, his influence across the state has improved athletic programs for the region and opened up many opportunities for kids. It is a joy to see David acknowledged for his sincere dedication, ongoing perseverance and positive influence in education.
Congratulations Tyrone Gorze!
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023Gorze breaks the National high school record!
WINTER SPORTS 2022-2023
Monday, January 30th, 2023We’d like to congratulate our #5 ranked Crater girls basketball team for winning their 1st round playoff game last Friday night at home against Wilsonville 81-45!! They have advanced to the State Championships at OSU and will play #4 ranked Putnam Tuesday March 7th at 3:15 pm in the quarterfinals.
For those who are not able to make it to Corvallis but want to follow the team…below is the link for live streaming coverage by Table Rock Sports through the NFHS Network. There is a $11.99 subscription fee but it covers all the games for the entire week. You can also listen on OSAA Radio Network free of charge, just click on the “Broadcast” button located in the ribbon on the top of the bracket.
I’ve also included a link to purchase tickets.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/affiliates/osaa (live coverage)
https://www.osaa.org/activities/gbx/brackets?div=5A&year=2022 (bracket)
https://www.osaa.org/shop/tickets (tickets)
You can catch regular season game broadcasts on Table Rock Sports!

College Signing Announcements
Monday, December 12th, 2022Madison Sheadel will be signing with Converse University and Taylor Kenworthy will be signing with Bushnell University, both on a softball scholarship. Please join them this Wednesday, April 19th, at 4:00 pm on the Crater varsity softball field to offer your support and congratulations!


Clara Bennett will be signing with The University of Chicago on a track & field scholarship. Samantha Payne will be signing with Southern Oregon University on a cross country/track & field scholarship. Please join them this Tuesday, March 7th, at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby to offer your support and congratulations!
Hayden Walters and Sienna Caruso will be signing letters of intent with their respective Universities, both on wrestling scholarships, Thursday January 26 at 6:45 pm in the Crater gym. Wrestling dual vs. Eagle Point will follow at 7:20.
Hayden will be signing with the University of Michigan and Sienna with Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Please join them to offer your support and congratulations!


Tyrone Gorze will be signing a letter of intent with the University of Washington on a cross country scholarship Wednesday, December 14 at 4:00 pm in the Crater Student Center. Please join him to offer your support and congratulations!
Joslyn Sizemore will be signing a letter of intent with Eastern Oregon University on a soccer scholarship Tuesday November 29th, at 4:00 pm in the Crater Student Center. Please join her to offer your support and congratulations!

We have two senior athletes signing letters of intent to their respective universities, both on volleyball scholarships. Kate Stidham will be signing with Central Washington University and Kendra Bittle will be signing with Corban University. Please join them this Wednesday, November 9th, at 4:30 pm in the Crater Student Center to offer your support and congratulations!
Kiana Hall will be signing a letter of intent with Lewis & Clark College on a Speech & Debate scholarship Thursday June 2nd, at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby. Please join her to offer your support and congratulations!
Caleb Randolph will be signing a letter of intent with Bethany Lutheran College in Minnesota on a baseball scholarship Tuesday, May 10th, at 4:00 pm at Anhorn Baseball Field. Please come out and join him to offer your support and congratulations!
Bailey Holt will be signing a letter of intent with Southern Oregon University on a wrestling scholarship Monday, April 25th, at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby. Please join her to offer your support and congratulations! Bailey is making school history by being the first female wrestler at Crater to sign at the collegiate level.
We have two Senior athletes signing letters of intent to their respective universities next week, both on Track and Field scholarships.
Carson Le Bel will be signing with Southern Oregon University and Walker Dorris will be signing with Cal Poly Humboldt University. Please join them Tuesday, March 15th, at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby to offer your support and congratulations!
McKenzie Hirsch will be signing a letter of intent with The College of Idaho on a basketball scholarship next Wednesday 3/2/22 at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby. We invite you to join her in offering your support and congratulations!
(masks will be required)
Please join us in congratulating Crater Girls Soccer’s Mia Tewes, committing to play Soccer at Clark University in Massachusetts. Mia will sign on Tuesday, February 22nd at 4pm in the Crater Gym lobby. Congratulations Mia!
(photos courtesy of Julian Cordle)
(masks will be required)
Kayleigh Gugliotta will be signing a letter of intent with George Fox University on a soccer scholarship Thursday 2/10/22 at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby. Please join her to offer your support and congratulations!
(masks will be required)
Matthew Bolanos will be signing a letter of intent with Southern Oregon University on a wrestling scholarship Thursday 2/3/22 at 6:30 pm in the Crater gym. Please join him to offer your support and congratulations!
(MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED)
Marcus Reyes-Gentry will be signing a letter of intent with the University of Notre Dame on a swimming scholarship Monday 11/15/21 at 4:00 pm in the Crater gym lobby. Please join him to offer your support and congratulations!
(Masks will be required).
Nike Cross Country Nationals
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022https://nxn.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=13&do=videos&video_id=337764
9:00 a.m. – Webcast Starts
10:05 a.m. – Girls’ Championship Race
11:35 a.m. – Boys’ Championship Race
Winter Sports Tryouts
Monday, November 21st, 2022Winter Sports begin Monday Nov 14th. A current sports physical and participation permit must be on file in the Athletic Office to be clear to try out.
Girls Basketball:
Mon 4:15 – 6:15 pm in the W. Gym at Scenic Middle School
Tues 4:15 – 6:15 pm in the E. Gym at Scenic Middle School
Boys Basketball
Mon 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the W. Gym at Scenic Middle School
Tues 5:15 – 7:00 (V), 7:00 – 8:30 pm (JV/JV2) in the E. Gym at Scenic Middle School
Wrestling Monday 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the white tent at Crater
Swimming: Monday 6:00 – 7:30 am at the Medford YMCA
FALL SPORTS RECAP 2022
Saturday, November 19th, 2022Boys Soccer – League Champions! First time in school history!!! Congratulations Jason Tester….voted “Coach of the Year!”
Volleyball – League Champions with an undefeated league season!!! Congratulations Leaf Jensen… voted “Coach of the Year!” Placed 5th at State.
Boys Cross Country – League & State Champions!!!! 5 of the top 10 runners at State were from Crater. They also won the Nike Regionals and qualified for the Nike Nationals for the first time in Crater history!
Girls Cross Country – League Champions & 2nd at State!

Friday Night Football
Monday, October 24th, 202210/28 Friday Night Lights at Crater – Varsity Football 7:00 pm
**SENIOR NIGHT – BLACKOUT**
Your Crater Comets will take on the Eagle Point Eagles
Gates open at 6:00 pm
Crater students – There is no re-entry after 6:30 pm, if you leave the game you cannot come back in! There is no student entry after 1/2 time.
· NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED (Concessions will be available)
· NO STUDENT BACKPACKS ALLOWED
· MIDDLE/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Adults – $6
Kids (K-8) and students w/o SB Card – $4
All High School Students w/SB Card – FREE
Seniors (55 and over) – FREE
Reserved seating for football $8