Southern Oregon University has named longtime Crater coach and athletic director David Heard its interim head women’s basketball coach for the 2026-27 season. Heard, an SOU alumnus, has assisted the Raiders with basketball operations and recruiting since 2023.

The Oregon School Activities Association has approved new classifications and district alignments for the 2026–30 activity years, including the creation of a new 6A–5A Southwest Hybrid conference affecting several Southern Oregon schools.