Springfield, OR - Mercedes Russell poured in 32 points to lead Springfield past Willamette and keep the Millers unbeaten in the 5A Midwestern League on Tuesday.

The Millers led the Wolverines 29-16 at halftime and only extended their lead in the third quarter even after Russell left the game after getting hit in the face.  Springfield led 43-22 at the end of the third.

The Millers won 57-35 to sweep the season series against Willamette.  Springfield is now 13-3 overall and 5-0 in league play.  Willamette fell to 14-2 overall and 4-2 in league play.

Tuesday's Scores

By The Associated Press

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL

Bend 68, Summit 41

Benson 81, Franklin 47

Central 59, Cascade 43

Churchill 78, South Eugene 50

Cleveland 54, Jefferson PDX 50

Corvallis 61, Silverton 51

Cottage Grove 56, Junction City 43

Dallas 60, Lebanon 44

Eagle Point 70, North Valley 53

Grant 64, Lincoln 63

La Grande 69, McLoughlin 35

La Pine 75, Sweet Home 68

La Salle 58, Gladstone 39

Madison 54, Wilson 53

Madras 81, North Marion 51

EUGENE, Ore. - James Trunnell was playing video poker at his Porky's Palace Restaurant when one of his employees recognized the man sitting at the machine next to him as the man wanted in a string of armed robberies in Eugene and Springfield.

"The employee recognized the person and called 911," Trunnell told KVAL News.

The bust at the Highway 99 business was caught on a security camera.

"Here comes the officers from inside the building," Trunnell said, narrating the video. "They apprehended the suspect on the sidewalk outside the building."

Officers took Derek John Bouchet, 27, into custody on 13 counts of robbery, 3 counts of robbery, resisting arrest, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine.

Police had been on his trail before officers in Springfield and Eugene determined the same man - believed to be Bouchet - robbed two different Shari's restaurants at gunpoint.

EUGENE, Ore. - Residents facing floods can get free sand and sand bags at Jerry's Home Improvement Centers in Springfield and Eugene, thanks to Jerry's Delta Sand and Gravel.

Jerry’s asks anyone needing sand and sand bags to take what they need. 

A shovel is provided to help you load your sand. 

The free sand and sand bags will be available in Jerry’s parking lots while the threat of flooding remains imminent, the company said.

Eugene Jerry’s, 2600 HWY 99N | Springfield Jerry’s, 2525 Olympic St