Sandy Pioneers Football 21-42 Cascade

Cascade handed Sandy a 42-21 defeat Friday night in a non-league football game played at Sandy, Oregon, dropping the Pioneers to 1-1 on the season. Sandy, a member of the Mt. Hood Conference (6A), struggled to find consistent answers for a Cascade offense that built a comfortable margin through the second half. The Pioneers showed some fight, reaching 21 points, but could not close the gap as Cascade extended its lead to the final margin. Coming off a season-opening win, Sandy now faces the challenge of regrouping after absorbing a three-score loss at home. The good news is that non-league games provide valuable data without affecting conference standings, giving Sandy's coaching staff real film to study before Mt. Hood Conference play heats up. The Pioneers will look to get back on track next week as they build toward the heart of the 6A schedule.