After two rounds of play at the NCAA women’s golf championships, Oregon sophomore Cassy Isagawa sits in a tie for 28th place after pacing the Ducks for the first two rounds. She shot a 1-under 71 in the second round, continuing to play well throughout the course of postseason play. Following her is freshman Caroline Inglis, who currently sits in a tie for 80th place after dropping a few spots.

The Ducks will continue play at the NCAA’s Thursday afternoon as they try and improve upon their current 17th place standing.

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The first round of NCAA West Preliminary Track and Field kicks off Thursday afternoon as the Ducks will feature 27 athletes on the men’s side and 18 athletes on the women’s side.

Although today will only mark the first round of the preliminary, many runners will approach this afternoon with a finals mentality, as they all vie for a top-12 finish in their respective field. Among those runners will be all-American middle distance runner Becca Friday, who will come into the race as if it were the final round.

As a respected senior runner, she understands the importance of having a good start and will attempt to lead her team to the NCAA Nationals in the following weeks.

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Star wide receiver Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers recently underwent surgery Wednesday on his right Achilles tendon, preparing to be sidelined up to six months. Though the 49ers fully expect him to return sometime in 2013, the loss will be felt as the team attempts to replace their leading receiver from last season.

Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin was recently acquired by the 49ers and should provide as a temporary replacement until Crabtree’s return.