BY WILL SOUTHWOOD
September 2, 2008
The North Medford volleyball team opens its season with a three-game victory over host Eagle Point.
The South Medford soccer squad blasts Thurston, 7-0.
The Crater football team has lost standout running back D.J. Pree for the season. Pree tore his ACL Friday at Wilsonville.
The North Medford football team is ready for its season opener against Reynolds.

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