OSAA TRACK AND FIELD
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
WELCOME TO TRACK SIDE! The Daily Emerald’s new track publication By Brady Ruth Sports Editor
STICKING AROUND For Oregon Track and Field, in-state talent has been a boon. The process runs through the OSAA Championships. Read on page 7
Welcome to Hayward Field in beautiful Eugene, Oregon! We at The Daily Emerald are excited to greet you into one of the most iconic track and field locations in the world. TrackTown, USA, is bustling with life, energy and, of course, track! We hope you are able to get around Eugene and see some of the historic sights and highlights of town’s track history. Hopefully, it gives you a feel for why we love TrackTown, USA, so much and why we’re so honored to cover track and field in Eugene! Being a student journalist is a privilege in itself. This year the Emerald has produced incredible content covering a wide range of collegiate athletics, but now we have an opportunity to report on the sport that truly has put Eugene on the map in our very own historic Hayward Field. The Daily Emerald is proud to provide coverage of this year’s Oregon School Activities Association 2025 Championships. Enjoy reading the history of this iconic stadium, the present Oregon dominance in track and field, and what the future has in store for Hayward Field and the Ducks! On behalf of the Sports Desk, the editing and design teams, our photographers and everyone else at The Daily Emerald, enjoy your time in TrackTown, USA and thank you for supporting student journalism!