The Dalles is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They are taking a road trip to take on the Ontario Tigers at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.
The Dalles fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Woodburn on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs. The Riverhawks gained 71 more yards on the day, but it was the Bulldogs that made the best use of them.
Despite the defeat, The Dalles got top-tier performance from Reese Kenslow, who picked up 118 receiving yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Logan Mitchell, who threw for 200 yards and one TD on only 15 passes.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Ontario's offense. They were outmatched by La Grande and fell 48-0. The shutout was out of character for Ontario seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in August.
The Dalles now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Ontario, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
The Dalles might still be hurting after the 59-34 defeat they got from Ontario in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Can the Riverhawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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