Soccer Recap: Umatilla Takes a Loss

Umatilla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Baker/Powder Valley Bulldogs. Umatilla were not able to make up for their loss to Baker/Powder Valley from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.

Umatilla's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6-2. As for Baker/Powder Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6-2.

Umatilla didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-2 draw against Nyssa on the 18th. As for Baker/Powder Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Grande at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Baker/Powder Valley will be up against La Grande's rather soft defense (which has allowed 4.5 goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.