QuickTake:

On the first full Friday night of the 2025 prep football season, it was tough sledding for most Lane County teams.

It was a rough Friday night for most of Lane County’s prep football teams — only four of the teams in action (Willamette, Cottage Grove, Oakridge and Crow) scored wins.

Here’s a roundup of Friday’s football games involving Lane County teams:

Corvallis 48, North Eugene 21

The Highlanders (1-1) committed five turnovers in the first half and fell into a 28-point halftime deficit they couldn’t overcome, losing 48-21 in their home opener. The Highlanders struck first in the third quarter with a touchdown pass from D’mariyae Ireland to Solger Pescosolido to cut the lead to 28-7, but on the Spartans’ next possession, Corvallis’ Nate Bedford rumbled for an 89-yard touchdown run to put the game away. The Highlanders will try to rally next Friday, Sept. 12, with a game against South Albany.

  • Several North Eugene Highlanders players work together to tackle Corvallis Spartans running back Nate Bedford (2). Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders wide receiver Solger Pescosolido (4) talks with his team during the game. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders placekicker Silus Sixkiller (26) claps and yells during a long kick return. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders running back Riley Whitwood (6) takes off down the sideline. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders running back Drake Anderson (11) scans the crowd while on the sidelines. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans defensive back Brody Todorovich (3) tackles North Eugene Highlanders running back Josiah Corsini (7). Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Scott Feldman, line coach, smiles on the sideline during the game. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders linebacker Riley Whitwood (6) slams the breaks on Corvallis Spartans running back Nate Bedford (2) during a run. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans running back Nate Bedford (2) tries to evade North Eugene Highlanders defensive back Duncan Roudabush (12) as he dives toward him. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans tight end Cristian Gabriel (4) attempts to clear running back Nate Bedford (2) after North Eugene Highlanders linebacker Riley Whitwood (6) makes the tackle. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans running back Nate Bedford (2) charges forward on a run. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans defensive end Cristian Gabriel (4) lunges toward North Eugene Highlanders quarterback D’Mariyae Ireland (8) for a sack. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders running back Riley Whitwood (6) and offensive tackle Ben Norene (50) face the Corvallis Spartans captains before the coin flip. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene students scream from the stands after a touchdown. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Lexie Marshall, left, and Travis Webber ride onto the field with flags during the national anthem. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans quarterback Elijah Lundeen (8) shakes hands with North Eugene Highlanders running back Drake Anderson (11) after the game. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders running back Riley Whitwood (6) and offensive tackle Jamison Heatherly (64) hold flags as they walk out before the start of the game. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • Corvallis Spartans wide receiver Brody Todorovich (3) throws up his arms in confusion on the sideline. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • A referee tosses the coin as North Eugene Highlanders and Corvallis Spartans captains line up at midfield before the game. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders players carrying flags line up under the goalpost as a coach addresses the team before kickoff. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • North Eugene Highlanders guard Gavin Church (69) runs a drill as line coach Scott Feldman observes. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  • The North Eugene Highlanders offensive line performs drills during the pre-game warmups. Credit: Max Unkrich / Lookout Eugene-Springfield

Lake Oswego 51, Sheldon 7

The Irish traveled to Lake Oswego for a challenging opener, and learned why the Lakers are considered among the state’s top teams in a 51-7 drubbing. The Irish (0-1) stay on the road Friday, Sept. 12, for their league opener, at West Salem. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Willamette 34, South Medford 7

The Wolverines opened a 20-0 halftime lead, fueled in part by a 60-yard punt return by Hunter Vaughn for a touchdown, and led 34-0 at one point. South Medford’s only touchdown came on a blocked punt in the fourth quarter. Willamette (1-0) takes on Grants Pass on Friday, Sept. 12 in the Wolverines’ home opener. 

Milwaukie-Milwaukie Academy 42, South Eugene 0

Playing at home, the Mustangs led 21-0 at halftime and tacked on three more TDs in the second half to ruin South Eugene’s opener. The Axe players (0-1) return home on Friday, Sept. 12 for their home opener against North Eugene. 

Silverton 35, Thurston 6

The Foxes led 28-0 at halftime and put the game away with a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to post a victory over the Colts. Next up for the Colts (1-1): their home opener Friday, Sept. 12 against Eagle Point. 

Dallas 30, Churchill 6

A week after Churchill posted an impressive opening win over Marist, the Lancers fell flat in a road game against Dallas. The Lancers (1-1) will try to resume their winning ways Friday, Sept. 12 with their home opener against Roseburg. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Tillamook 35, Marist 21

The Spartans scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter and trailed by just seven points, 28-21, but the Cheesemakers responded with another touchdown with about four minutes to play and Marist turned the ball over on its next possession. Marist (0-2) will try to grab its first win of the season Friday, Sept. 12 with a road game — its third of the season — against Henley.

Other Friday scores

  • Marshfield 45, Siuslaw 22
  • Seaside 18, Junction City 6
  • Cottage Grove 34, North Marion 14 
  • Sutherlin 28, Pleasant Hill 21
  • Gervais 40, Creswell 6
  • Dayton 33, Elmira 6
  • Oakridge 40, Vernonia 6
  • Oakland 32, Lowell 26
  • Crow 78, Mapleton 0

Saturday, Sept. 6

  • McKenzie at Pine Eagle, 10 a.m.
  • Pilot Rock-Ukiah vs. Mohawk at Dufur High School, 1 p.m.
  • Triangle Lake at North Lake, 1 p.m.