Oregon City Pioneers Football 33-36 Tigard

Tigard escaped Oregon City, Oregon with a 36-33 Three Rivers League (6A) football victory on Friday night, handing the Pioneers a gut-punch loss in a game that came down to the final margin. Oregon City fell to 3-3 overall and 0-2 in league play with the defeat, making every remaining conference game a must-win situation for any playoff positioning hopes. The Pioneers had enough offense to win most football games, putting 33 points on the board at home, but Tigard's attack proved just a bit more relentless, pushing through for the three-point edge when it mattered most. Three points is a slim margin, and the closeness of the contest will sting, but it also shows this Oregon City squad is capable of competing with quality Three Rivers League opponents. The Pioneers will need to regroup quickly, as the conference schedule continues to present no easy nights. Oregon City returns to action next week looking to get into the win column in league play.