Jefferson Democrats Football 19-22 Franklin

Franklin edged Jefferson 22-19 in a close Portland Interscholastic League (6A) football game played Friday night in Portland, Oregon, leaving the Democrats searching for their first win of the fall. The three-point margin tells the story of a competitive matchup that could have gone either way, as Jefferson kept pace with Franklin throughout the contest before falling just short on the road. The loss drops Jefferson to 0-2 overall and 0-2 in league play, making the early portion of the schedule an uphill climb for the Democrats. Road games in league play carry added weight, and the ability to stay within a score against Franklin offers some encouragement even amid the disappointing result. Jefferson will need to clean up the details that separated the two teams Friday night if they want to get into the win column. The Democrats return to action next week with another league opportunity to turn the season around.