Rowan Shea, Sports Writer
Rowan, a sophomore at Oregon, has been a lifelong sports fan. Because of his affinity for sports, he chose to attend the University of Oregon thanks to its sports culture. Writing and telling people’s story are two things Rowan wants to continue doing and why he is at the Daily Emerald.
![Oregon pitcher Lyndsey Grein (33) high-fives her teammates as she comes into the dugout. On April 17, 2026, The Oregon Ducks beat The Washington Huskies [8-4] at Jane Sanders Stadium, at University of Oregon, based in Eugene, Ore. (Fred Hall/Emerald)](https://dailyemerald.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026.4.17.EMG_.FJH_.SBvsWashington-29-1200x800.jpg)
![Oregon outfielder Ayanna Shaw (11) hits a grand slam to put the Ducks up over the Bengals [4-1]. On May 15, 2026, The Oregon Ducks defeated the Idaho State Bengals [5-1] in the first game of the NCAA D1 Softball Regionals, at Jane Sanders Stadium, at University of Oregon, based in Eugene, Ore. (Fred Hall/Emerald)](https://dailyemerald.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026.5.15.EMG_.FJH_.SBvsIdahoStateNCAA-3-800x1200.jpg)
![The Oregon Softball team runs out to the GA seating to thank their fans. On April 17, 2026, The Oregon Ducks beat The Washington Huskies [8-4] at Jane Sanders Stadium, at University of Oregon, based in Eugene, Ore. (Fred Hall/Emerald)](https://dailyemerald.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026.4.17.EMG_.FJH_.SBvsWashington-36-1200x800.jpg)
