Recap: The Dalles Riverhawks vs. La Salle Falcons
The Dalles Riverhawks fell victim to the La Salle Falcons''s stalwart defense on Friday and couldn't make it onto the board. They were outmatched by the Falcons at home and fell 38-0. The Dalles was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as La Salle apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2021.
La Salle's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grant Ellison, who rushed for 26 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 68 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Paul Skoro, who threw for 123 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes.
The Dalles' defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for La Salle, the win was the sixth in a row for they, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
The Dalles will head out on the road to face off against Estacada at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Oregon (Estacada is ranked 88th, while The Dalles is ranked 105th). As for La Salle, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gladstone/Riverdale at 7:00 p.m.
