Gold Beach couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Heppner Mustangs on Friday, falling 40-16. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Heppner found their leader in underclassman Alakae Rodriguez, who rushed for 54 yards and four touchdowns.
Gold Beach will head out to square off against Salem Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Heppner, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Colton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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