EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A Sheldon High School cross-country coach accused of having sex with a 15-year-old female student at the Eugene school has been sentenced to 5 12 years in prison.
Lane County Circuit Court Judge Ilisa Rooke-Ley told Chad Schacht Wednesday that he stole the victim’s innocence and his actions will be felt throughout the community.
Schact apologized in court. The 40-year-old also teaches at Agnes Stewart Middle School in Springfield.
The victim also spoke in court and said she is determined to recover from the difficult experience.
