Crater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thurston Colts. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Comets have suffered against the Colts since May 9, 2023.
Crater's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Thurston, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Crater and Thurston should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Oregon Rankings. The Comets will square off against Eagle Point at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (35 vs. 94). Meanwhile, Thurston (ranked third) will meet Springfield (ranked 183rd) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Colts' favor as the team sits on 20 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Millers have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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