Sandy Pioneers Football 14-23 Thurston

Thurston handed Sandy a 23-14 defeat Friday night in a non-league football game played in Springfield, leaving the Pioneers from Sandy, Oregon with a 6-4 record on the season. The Colts controlled enough of the contest to pull away for the nine-point victory, handing Sandy just its second loss in its last six games. Despite the setback, the Pioneers can take some comfort in their strong conference standing, as the team remains a perfect 3-0 in league play. Friday's road trip to Thurston offered Sandy a chance to build momentum heading into the postseason stretch, and while the result did not go their way, the experience of competing against quality non-league competition can serve as valuable preparation. The Pioneers will look to regroup quickly and carry their undefeated conference record into the weeks ahead, where league positioning and playoff seeding will take center stage. Sandy's next opponent has not yet been announced.